Temperature
How to Choose the Ideal Oven Temperature Logger
6 Key Questions For Selecting The Right Product We routinely get calls from customers who ask: “Which of your products is best for my oven temperature measurement application?” Whether you are an engineer planning for your next furnace temperature profiling project or a paint shop looking to monitor paint curing as part of quality assurance, … Continued
The Hidden Costs Of Cheap Temperature Sensors
Why “Too Good To Be True” Often is We live in an age of convenience, where a quick online search can yield seemingly endless options at incredibly low prices. Need a temperature sensor to monitor your freezer, a heated liquid holding tank, or for a renewable energy project? A no-name vendor might be tempting with … Continued
Safeguarding Museum Collections with Data Loggers
Museums are repositories for countless items of historical, artistic, and cultural significance. Their irreplaceable collections are vulnerable to environmental factors that can cause deterioration and permanent damage. From delicate textiles to ancient artifacts, maintaining optimal conditions is essential for their preservation. In addition to the items on display, it’s estimated that up to 80% of … Continued
Elevating Medical Temperature Monitoring: Data Loggers For Enhanced Quality & Confidence
In the world of healthcare and life sciences, ensuring the integrity of temperature-sensitive materials is non-negotiable. From vaccines and pharmaceuticals to blood products and biological samples, ensuring the temperature where these materials are stored is properly maintained is not merely a best practice; it’s a fundamental pillar of patient safety and operational excellence. Imagine a … Continued
From Farm To Fork: The Role of Data Loggers In Detecting Foodborne Illnesses
The recent outbreak of avian influenza has served as a stark reminder of the complexity of our food production systems. While we enjoy the bounty of our food supply, it’s crucial to remember the importance of food safety systems at every step of the journey, from farm to fork. The Invisible Threat Many foodborne illnesses, … Continued
Thermocouple, Thermistor or RTD? – Part 2
As you remember from Part One, temperature is the most common parameter measured by those who use data loggers. I also outlined the basic principles of temperature sensors—detailing the specifics of how thermocouples, thermistors, and RTDs function. In Part Two, I will talk about tips for selecting which temperature sensor is best for your needs, … Continued
Thermocouple, Thermistor or RTD? – Part 1
Which Temperature Sensor is Best For My Application? Temperature is probably the most common parameter measured by our data loggers. Some devices like the TandD TR71A come bundled with general-purpose temperature sensors while other systems such as the dataTaker DT80 Universal Input data logger require the user to provide sensors. Also, some applications like monitoring … Continued
How Long Can My Thermocouple Wire Be?
It seems like at least once a week we get a customer asking, “How long of a wire can I run between my thermocouple and the data logger?” and our standard answer is, “it depends!” There are several important points to understand when answering this question: First, a thermocouple measures temperature by generating a very … Continued
Demand for Temperature Data Loggers to Monitor COVID-19 Vaccines
With the approval and distribution of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, many clinics and pharmacies have begun their search for a solution to monitor vaccine temperature that meets the requirements of keeping the COVID-19 vaccines safe. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine should be stored long-term in a freezer … Continued
Best Practices for Temperature Monitoring Systems
Whether your industry is regulated and you are required to log storage temperatures or not, it is a good practice to do so. Having a continuous record of the temperatures at which your material is stored makes both practical and financial sense. How else can you be assured that what you are storing remains viable? … Continued

