Wireless Temperature Data Logger
SYNAP IoT’s wireless temperature data logger constantly send data to the cloud based software via cellular connection. It provides real-time temperature report of your refrigerator, freezer, storage area, etc.
Once temperature deviation happens, it will immediately send you an E-mail alarm, which minimizes the risks during monitoring process.
How do wireless temperature data loggers work?
Wireless data loggers work by constantly measuring (temperature, humidity, CO2, Pressure etc.) and sending the data on a regular basis to a cloud based server via a cellular connection.
The wireless data logger often stores measurements locally for longer or shorter periods, and then sends this data to the server on a timed schedule.
The advantage of having a wireless data logger compared to a traditional USB logger, is that the wireless data logger can transmit data automatically without the need of manual work.
The wireless data logger will send data immediately if temperature excursions occur, which in turn can send an alarm to the users of the system. This means that the correct actions can be performed, thus minimizing the risk of actual non-conformities.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have gathered the most frequently asked questions about wireless temperature data loggers and answers below.
What is a wireless data logger?
Data loggers are electronic devices used for monitoring and storing environmental telemetry within predefined frequencies.
A Wireless Data Logger transmits the recorded data automatically to a cloud based system through WiFi or cellular. It eliminates the need for manually having to export data via USB. This allows for effective documentation, analysis, and validation and even allows for the users of the system to receive alarms if any temperature, humidity, pressure, co2 excursions should occur.
How much does a wireless temperature data logger cost?
A data logger can cost anywhere between $100 to $3000. However, there are often tremendous hidden costs related to purchasing a data logger as it will need yearly recalibrations which are not covered by the initial cost of acquisition. The IT department is also paying for storing the data, backup and maintaining the network infrastructure.
Alternatively, you can get a subscription, where you do not have to have to spend time finding a calibration partner as the recalibration is included in the subscription.
With a subscription your IT department will also save time and money as they no longer have to maintain data storage and network infrastructure. With a subscription you also do not have to spend money on the device it self. The device is a part of the subscription and if it malfunction, it will be replaced free of charge.
How do you read a data logger?
Previously you had to connect your data logger to your computer or to your WiFi network before the data could be read. With a cellular connected data logger, this is a thing of the past. By using a cellular connection, it automatically connects to the Internet and transmits data to a cloud solution from where you can easily access the data globally.
How do wireless temperature loggers work?
Temperature data loggers operate much like thermometers, but instead of only measuring, the data is also stored on the device which can later be recovered by connecting it to a computer. For wireless temperature data loggers, the recovery of data happens automatically through WiFi connection.
What does a data logger measure?
A data logger can monitor various environmental parameters but is most frequently used for measuring temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide, and differential pressure. This makes them useful in many different applications such as temperature validation.
How do I choose a data logger?
Key aspects to consider when selecting a data logger:
Is it Cellular or do you want to install gateways/controllers?
Do you get the hardware for free or do you want to pay for it?
Do you want to own the devices or have them on a subscription?
Compatible sensor types
Size
Real-time operation
Are recalibrations included in the price?
What are the advantages of a wireless temperature data logger?
Advantages
Collection of data and telemetry is fully automated
Risks are lower as it does not rely on people remembering to make readings
Readings are more accurate than if made by a person, as it is made with accurate sensors.
Cellular Data loggers and sensors can be placed in all heights or other dangerous places, as no one has to go there once they are installed.
Readings can be seen in real-time from any where in the world using a computer, tablet or smart phone
Cellular data logging allows for getting alarms immediately if temperatures, humidity, pressure, carbon dioxide rise above set threshold criteria
How should cellular data loggers be used?
Cellular Data loggers are used to record environmental parameters over time. Various use cases exist, but wireless data loggers are most frequently used to record temperature in production areas, laboratories and refrigerated storage equipment used for medicine or biotech manufacturing. Other popular choices include humidity, carbon dioxide, oxygen and differential pressure.
Where is data logging used?
Wireless or cellular data logging has many different applications across industries, as it can measure essentially any environmental parameter. As an example, wireless data logging is often used to measure temperature in the pharmaceutical industry as this industry is known for having high compliance and documentation requirements. The food processing industry is also an industry that are increasingly under pressure for better documentation requirements.
How often does a cellular data logger need to be calibrated?
The best practice is to have all data loggers in your fleet calibrated on an annual or six months basis and at the same time. Having them calibrated every twelve or six months ensures optimal accuracy and ideal compliance.
We send a calibration device that is included in our subscription and this device is used to re-calibrate the loggers in the installation. This is all handled automatically thereby giving you complete peace of mind.