Functionality and advantages of data loggers in the transportation and storage of goods
Introduction
Data loggers are essential devices for monitoring and recording environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and shocks. They play a crucial role in the transportation and storage of goods to ensure the quality and safety of the products. In this article, we explain the functionality and benefits of data loggers in these processes.
How data loggers work
Sensors and data logging
Data loggers are equipped with highly sensitive sensors that continuously measure environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. These sensors record precise data that is crucial for the quality assurance of goods.
Data recording and storage
The data collected is recorded at regular intervals in the data logger's internal memory or transmitted in real time. Modern data loggers have large memory capacities that enable long-term data recording.
Reliable power supply
Data loggers are usually powered by long-lasting batteries to ensure continuous operation. Some models offer external power supply options.
Data transmission and analysis
The collected data can be transmitted via USB, Bluetooth, WLAN or mobile radio. Specialized software enables detailed analysis and visualization of the recorded data.
Advantages of data loggers during transportation and storage
Quality assurance for sensitive goods
Data loggers continuously monitor environmental conditions and immediately detect deviations that could affect the quality of food, pharmaceuticals or chemical products. This is crucial for maintaining optimal storage and transportation conditions.
Prevention of damage
Data loggers help to prevent damage to goods by detecting unfavorable environmental conditions at an early stage. Problems such as excessive heat, humidity or shocks can be identified and rectified in good time.
Documentation and proof of compliance with regulations
The recorded data serves as proof of compliance with the prescribed storage and transportation conditions. This is particularly important in regulated sectors such as the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Increased efficiency and process optimization
By analysing the data, weak points in the transport and storage processes can be identified and optimized. This leads to improved efficiency and cost savings
Increase customer satisfaction
Data loggers help to ensure product quality, which increases customer satisfaction. Transparent information about the conditions during transportation and storage increases customer confidence.
- -20 to +85°C
- 0 to 100% relative humidity
- Accuracy ±0.5°C - ±5%
- Resolution 0.1°C 0.1%
- Up to 10 years battery life
- Diameter 16 mm, thickness 6 mm
- Stainless steel
- Shock resistant
- Shock measurements: ±15g / ±200g for precise measurements in various applications.
- High memory capacity: Over 2 million memory spaces for data and more than 1,000 shock events.
- Compact and lightweight: Easy to handle due to its lightweight and compact design.
- High-speed sampling rates: Sampling rates of up to 6,400/s for precise and fast data collection.
- Rechargeable battery: Equipped with a long-lasting rechargeable battery.
- Powerful software: Includes powerful software for data analysis and reporting.
- Transport Monitoring Data Logger: Featuring two 3-axis accelerometers and three shock measurement modes (±200 g at 6400 Hz, ±200 g at 3200 Hz, ±15 g at 1600 Hz).
- Integrated Sensors: Internal temperature sensor (-20° to +65 °C), as well as humidity, pressure, and light sensors depending on the variant.
- Storage Capacity & Threshold Settings: Over 2 million data points, with the ability to set individual thresholds.
- Battery & Recording Duration: Rechargeable LiPo battery (230 mAh) with up to 8 weeks of recording time, air cargo approved.
- Software Package & Status Display: MSR175 software with Dashboard, ReportGenerator, ShockViewer, and colored LED for status indication.
- Transport Monitoring Data Logger: Featuring two 3-axis accelerometers and three shock measurement modes (±200 g at 6400 Hz, ±200 g at 3200 Hz, ±15 g at 1600 Hz).
- Integrated Sensors: Internal temperature sensor (-20° to +65°C).
- Storage Capacity & Threshold Settings: Over 2 million data points, with the ability to set individual thresholds.
- Battery & Recording Duration: Rechargeable LiPo battery (230 mAh) with up to 8 weeks of recording time, air cargo approved.
- Software Package & Status Display: MSR175 software with Dashboard, ReportGenerator, ShockViewer, and colored LED for status indication.
- Innovative Sensor Options: Measures temperature, humidity, liquid pressure, air pressure, acceleration, and strain gauges for comprehensive monitoring capabilities.
- NEW: Replaceable FlexSensors: With FlexConnector technology, sensors can be easily swapped to ensure maximum adaptability.
- App-Controlled Functionality: Use the MSR DataLogger app (iOS, Android) to conveniently access and manage measurement data on your smartphone or tablet.
- Compact Design: The thumb-sized MSR145WD offers a storage capacity of 1 million data points and enables wireless data transmission via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
- Cloud Integration: With the optional base station, data can be transferred to the MSR SmartCloud for online management and alarm functionality.
- Transport Monitoring Data Logger: Ideal for long-term recordings of shocks, impacts, temperature, humidity, air pressure, and light.
- Integrated Sensors: Two 3-axis accelerometers (±15 g/±200 g) with a measurement rate of up to 6400/s, as well as internal sensors for temperature, humidity, air pressure, and light.
- Storage Capacity & Threshold Setting: Over 2 million data points with individual threshold setting for precise monitoring of transport conditions.
- Replaceable Battery & Recording Duration: Equipped with a replaceable Li-SOCI2 battery (3.6 V, 7700 mAh) for a runtime of at least 2 years, approved for air cargo.
- Software Package & Interface: MSR175 software with Dashboard, ReportGenerator, ShockViewer, and USB interface; compatible with Windows 7 and above.
- Precise Shock Detection: High-speed data logger with two simultaneously measuring 3-axis accelerometers (±15 g at 1600 Hz and ±200 g at 6400 Hz).
- Versatile Sensors: Integrated sensors for temperature, humidity, air pressure, and light, with a measurement/storage interval of 10 minutes.
- GPS/GNSS Tracking: Records satellite-based position data to accurately locate critical events during transport or storage.
- Large Storage Capacity and Energy Efficiency: Stores over 4 million data points, powered by a rechargeable 2400 mAh LiPo battery, lasting up to 8 weeks with GPS tracking or at least 1 year without GPS tracking.
- User-Friendly Software: MSR175 software package with Dashboard, ReportGenerator, and ShockViewer for easy configuration, automatic reporting, and detailed shock analysis.
- Optimal temperature monitoring: Ideal for controlling storage and transport conditions.
- Wide measurement range: Records temperatures from -30°C to +70°C with high accuracy.
- Easy handling: Automatically generates PDF reports without additional software.
- Reliable status display: LED signals indicate operating status and alarms.
- Fast data transfer: Direct USB connection for quick and hassle-free evaluation.
- Precise temperature control: Accurately records temperature trends in storage and transport environments.
- Integrated display: Shows current, minimum, maximum, and average temperature values.
- Long battery life: Replaceable battery with up to one year of operation.
- Includes calibration certificate: Delivered with a 6-point calibration certificate for maximum measurement accuracy.
- Automatic documentation: Generates a PDF report independently without additional software.
- Real-time connectivity: Sends impact and environmental alerts directly to the cloud.
- High-precision impact recording: Detects and logs shocks, vibrations, and g-forces.
- Customizable settings: Adjustable thresholds and location update frequency.
- Comprehensive environmental monitoring: Built-in sensors for temperature and humidity tracking.
- Rugged design: Built for demanding environments.
- Disposable temperature data logger
- -30°C to +70°C
- up to 180 days recording time at 10 min. measuring interval
(other options on request) - Multifunction LCD display
- PDF report
- EN 12830, CE, RoHS
- Calibration certificate
- Dimensions: 93 x 47 x 8 mm
- Ideal for monitoring indoor air quality (IAQ)
- Optimum adaptation to the surroundings thanks to optional, customizable Deco cover
- Simple installation, integration and operation - particularly user-friendly thanks to air quality display based on the traffic light principle
- Perfectly networked: Data storage in the Testo cloud, real-time alarm by email or SMS (optional in conjunction with Advanced license)
Thermotrack Webserve (Software) ermöglicht:
- Pixie Truck Kühlfahrzeug-Überwachung in Echtzeit
- Die Temperatur der Kühlfahrzeuge in Echtzeit zu überwachen.
- Die Position von Kühlfahrzeugen zu kontrollieren, indem Sie den Pixie Temp Datenlogger mit der GPS-Bake koppeln.
- Temperaturkurven auszulesen und zu speichern.
- Temperaturschwellwerte erstellen und Alarme erhalten.
- Benutzerkonnten und Zugriffsrechte vergeben und verwalten.
- Reliable frost alarm: Warning at temperatures below 0°C for 30 or 60 minutes.
- Simple operation: User-friendly design without complicated setups.
- Compact size: Ideal for limited spaces (23 x 42 x 5.6 mm).
- Single use with irreversible display: Compliance with temperature specifications without resetting.
- Instant availability: Ready for immediate temperature monitoring.
- Parameters: Position, shocks, temperature, humidity, air pressure, motion, tilt, light
- 3-axis shock measurement: up to 8g / cumulative up to 14g
- Manual flight mode:
- Transmission values: 1,000 transmission values
- Wireless and replaceable batteries:
- LTE/2G and Global Roaming: Availability upon request
- Protection class: IP 53
- Data logging function:
Individual rental period from 4 weeks at unbeatable low rental prices! Talk to us about your requirements and request your personal offer from us.
- Compact device for long-term location and data monitoring
- Robust housing and long battery life
- State-of-the-art and intelligent sensor technology
- High-precision monitoring of humidity, temperature and air pressure (RHTP series)
- Worldwide application for systems and equipment
- Robust, wireless and reliable hardware: easy-to-install data trackers in IP65 design. Tested and field-proven worldwide. Withstands shocks, vibrations and inclination.
- Modern condition monitoring in one device: Precise condition monitoring of relative humidity, temperature and air pressure. Combined with all sensors of a Trusted Data Tracker.
- Worldwide GSM network coverage: All devices have LTE and a 2G fallback with global roaming. Data is recorded even if there is no network.
- Managed online regardless of location: All hardware is managed online via the Trusted Data Portal (desktop or mobile app), which lets you set up new configurations and analyze data.
- Multiple location technologies: Devices can be located at any time via integrated GPS or triangulation. Geofencing functions can be configured online.
- Subscription: incl. 12 months trusted® Premium Subscription. The subscription is valid for one year and is automatically extended by twelve months if it is not canceled three months in advance.
- Easy to use: Ready to go with a wireless connection to the mobile app.
- Compact & lightweight design: Fits easily into transport containers, pallets, or packaging.
- Automatic data storage: Securely archive temperature records in the WeeziCloud and access them anytime.
- Optimized range: Remote reading & programming from up to 60 meters away.
- Reliable temperature monitoring: Ideal for the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive products.
- Reliable temperature & humidity measurement: Records temperatures from -40 to +85 °C and humidity levels from 0 to 100 % RH.
- Compact design: With a diameter of just 38 mm and a thickness of 7 mm, the logger fits easily into small spaces and packaging.
- Bluetooth Low Energy: Wireless transmission and remote configuration with a range of up to 60 meters.
- Easy operation with the WeeziApp: Free app for iOS & Android for control and data analysis.
- Data security & storage: Automatic archiving and management of recorded values via the WeeziCloud platform.
Das Pixie Truck Starter Pack besteht aus:
- Einem Pixie Temp Bluetooth-Temperaturlogger Batterielebensdauer 5 Jahre
- Einer GPS-Box (Bake)
- Einer GSM-Verbindung für 5 Jahre
- Echtzeit-Überwachung der Flotte auf Computer, Tablet und Telefon
- Alarme per Benachrichtigung, E-Mail, SMS und Sirene am PC bei Temperaturüberschreitungen
Benötigte Software Thermotrack Webserve (separat erhältlich).
Bitte beachten. Das Gerät wird ohne Kalibrierungszertifikat ausgeliefert. Ein Zertifikat kann optional (kostenpflichtig) zum Gerät dazu bestellt werden.
Echtzeit Temperatur- und Standort überwachung für Kühlfahrzeuge.
Thermotrack Webserve (Software) ermöglicht:
- Pixie Truck Kühlfahrzeug-Überwachung in Echtzeit
- Die Temperatur der Kühlfahrzeuge in Echtzeit zu überwachen.
- Die Position von Kühlfahrzeugen zu kontrollieren, indem Sie den Pixie Temp Datenlogger mit der GPS-Bake koppeln.
- Temperaturkurven auszulesen und zu speichern.
- Temperaturschwellwerte erstellen und Alarme erhalten.
- Benutzerkonnten und Zugriffsrechte vergeben und verwalten.
- Bluetooth communication up to 500 meters (free field)
- Temperature range : -40 / +85°C
- Accuracy : ± 0.5°C
- Battery life : Up to 5 years
- Memory : 4000 points Bluetooth
- Housing Waterproof IP 68
- Dimensions and weight Diameter 57 mm - Height 20 mm - Weight 41 grams
- Conformity EN 12830
- Mounting In your refrigerator compartment: with adhesive or screw mounting bracket
The GPS beacon for monitoring the location of refrigerated trucks
- can be connected to up to two PixieTemp
- Positioning systems : GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, QZSS, AGPS
- Mobile radio technology : LTE CAT1, UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- Internal battery for data transmission of stationary vehicles
- Bluetooth : 4.0 + LE
- Connection to the diagnostic socket
- Internal GPS and mobile radio antennas
- Disposable temperature data logger
- Temperature and relative humidity
- -30°C to +70°C
- up to 180 days recording time at 10 min. measuring interval
- (other options on request)
- Multifunction LCD display
- PDF report
- EN 12830, CE, RoHS
- Calibration certificate
- Dimensions: 93 x 47 x 8 mm
- Precise temperature monitoring
- Extreme low temperature capability down to -90°C
- Simple operation
- Continuous data recording
- Comprehensive Shock and Vibration Monitoring: The MSR165 is specifically designed to measure shocks, vibrations, and impacts, featuring a 3-axis accelerometer (±15 g or ±200 g).
- Long Recording Duration: With a battery life of up to 5 years, this logger is ideal for long-term applications in transport monitoring.
- Vast Storage Capacity: The memory can store over 1 billion data points, enabling analysis over extended periods.
- Versatile Sensor Options: Equipped with additional sensors for temperature, humidity, pressure, and light for comprehensive environmental monitoring.
- Powerful Analysis Software: The MSR ShockViewer software enables detailed analysis of recorded shock and vibration data.
Professional shock data logger with real-time transmission for recording shocks, vibrations, temperature and humidity - to reduce and prevent transport damage.
Real-time data retrieval via SpotSee Cloud
ShockLog 298 HT + Cellular Module
Price includes a transmission fee for the first 6 months
Disposable temperature indicator
- Waterproof and food-safe
- Intelligent LED status monitoring
- Cost-effective and reliable
- Available for different temperature ranges
- Measuring range up to ±24 g per axis
- Memory capacity: 286 events
- Data logger for measuring shock and temperature
- Additional 9 shock events with detailed history
- Wireless data transmission with NFC
- Protection class IP 50
- Data logger: for measuring shock, temperature and humidity
- Shock/vibration test: in accordance with transport standard IEC 60721-3-2
- Measuring range: up to ±24 g per axis
- Ring memory: for 950 events
- Additional: 9 shock events with data history
- Data transmission: wireless with NFC and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)
- Battery: can be replaced by the user
- Housing: with protection class IP 65/67. Waterproof design
NOTE: The ASPION G-Log 2 Waterproof starter pack is required for initial use.
This includes 2 x ASPION G-Log 2 Waterproof data loggers with the necessary accessories.
The individual devices listed here can be purchased as required!
- Measuring range up to ±24 g per axis
- Memory capacity: 286 events
- Data logger for measuring shock and temperature
- Additional 9 shock events with detailed history
- Wireless data transmission with NFC
- Protection class IP 65
Professional shock data logger
Expandable for real-time data transfer to the SpotSee Cloud via ShockLog Cellular module (sold separately)
Sensor configuration selectable under equipment
- Peli case
- Software CD
- USB connection cable
- 5 x iButton data keys
- USB reader & programming unit
Cellular module for ShockLog 298 incl. mounting plate, Global Cellular 3G / 2G (internal SIM)
Plug-in extension for ShockLog 298
Enables real-time data retrieval of the ShockLog 298 via SpotSee Cloud
ShockLog 298 sold separately
Price includes a transfer fee for the first 6 months
- Data logger for measuring shock, temperature and humidity
- Shock/vibration test in accordance with transport standard IEC 60721-3-2
- Measuring range up to ±24 g per axis
- Ring memory for 950 events
- Additional 9 shock events with data history
- Wireless data transmission with NFC and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)
- Battery can be replaced by the user
- Protection class IP 50
NOTE: The Aspion G-Log 2 starter pack is required for first-time use.
This includes 2 Aspion G-Log 2 data loggers with the necessary accessories.
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The individual devices listed here can then be purchased as required!
Single-use data logger for monitoring temperature (extended measuring range) and location
- Configurable measurement and transmission intervals
- Sensors for temperature with extended measuring range -200°C to 100°C
- Location query via GSM
- Data transmission via 4G LTE technology with 2G fallback
- incl. worldwide data flat rate
One-way data logger for monitoring temperature, light and location
- Configurable measurement and transmission intervals
- Sensors for temperature, light and location
- Data transmission via 4G LTE technology with 2G fallback
- incl. worldwide data flat rate
- GDP-compliant reusable temperature logger
- Automatically generated PDF analyses
- Status indication on the display
- Disposable temperature data logger
- -30°C to +70°C
- up to 180 days recording time
- 10 ASPION G-Log shock sensors (standard version IP 50)
- 2 USB card readers Identiv uTrust 3700 F
- 10 stickers data logger inside
- incl. ASPION G-Log Manager PC software and app
- 360° Live Tracking: Real-time monitoring of worldwide transports via cellular networks with LTE-M and 2G fallback.
- Versatile Sensors: Accurately captures shocks, temperature, humidity, air pressure, light, and movement for comprehensive transport control.
- Robust Design: High-quality ABS housing with IP67 protection, waterproof and ideal for demanding environments.
- Long Operating Life: Energy-optimized with replaceable AA batteries for up to 3 years of operation.
- Intelligent IoT Cloud Platform: Easy evaluation of sensor data, real-time alerts, and device grouping for optimal management.
- USB data logger for temperature & humidity
- Multi-use device
- Lithium battery with long service life
One-way real-time GSM data logger for shock, inclination, temperature, humidity, light, automatic flight mode, tracking, runtime of up to max. 120 days
- Configurable measurement and transmission intervals
- Sensors for impact, inclination, temperature, humidity, light and location
- Data transmission via 4G LTE technology with 2G fallback
- incl. worldwide data flat rate
- Temperature range: -30°C to +70°C (can be extended to -40°C to +80°C and -200°C to +100°C with optional external sensors)
- Battery life: Up to 120 days with rechargeable battery
- Data connection: Worldwide 4G connectivity with automatic switch to 2G
- Memory: Local memory for up to 50,000 measured values, unlimited storage space on the tempmate cloud
- 2 ASPION G-Log 2 data loggers (±24 g per axis)
- 1 USB card reader (NFC) - Identiv uTrust 3700 F
- incl. 2 stickers data logger inside
- incl. ASPION G-Log Manager PC software and app
- 2 ASPION G-Log Waterproof shock sensors (IP 67)
- 1 USB card reader Identiv uTrust 3700 F
- 2 stickers data logger inside
- incl. ASPION G-Log Manager PC software and app
- 2 waterproof data loggers for shock and climate
- 1 USB card reader
- 2 "Data logger inside" stickers
- incl. ASPION G-Log 2 Manager PC software and app