Data loggers are electronic devices that will automatically record and store data over time. They typically come in small, portable packages and can be equipped with various sensors to measure a wide range of environmental conditions.
Some of the key applications of data loggers:
- Environmental monitoring: they can track temperature, humidity, light, pressure, and even air quality over some time, providing valuable insights into everything from climate change to building health.
- Food safety: ensuring food stays at safe temperatures during storage and transport is crucial. Data loggers help monitor these temperatures, preventing food spoilage and potential illnesses.
- Research: researchers use data loggers to collect all sorts of field data. From tracking animal behaviour to monitoring plant growth, these devices provide a wealth of information for scientific studies.
- Building maintenance: identifying and diagnosing moisture problems or monitoring energy use in buildings are tasks made easier with data loggers. They can pinpoint areas requiring attention and help optimise building operations.
- Inventory control: data loggers can monitor the humidity levels in warehouses, which is crucial for protecting moisture-sensitive products. This helps prevent damage and ensures the quality of stored goods.
- Many other applications: data loggers find use in countless other areas, from monitoring pharmaceutical storage conditions to recording vibration data during transportation. Their versatility makes them valuable tools across many industries.
Check out the range of KIMO data loggers from Sauermann.
KIMO Mini Data Loggers
KT 50 & KH 50
KH-50 Temperature/Hygrometry Data Logger