The functionality and benefits of data loggers in the transport and storage of goods
Introduction
Data loggers are indispensable devices for monitoring and recording environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and vibration. They play a crucial role in the transport and storage of goods to ensure product quality and safety. In this article, we explain how data loggers work and the benefits they offer in these processes.
How data loggers work
Sensors and data acquisition
Data loggers are equipped with highly sensitive sensors that continuously measure environmental conditions such as Temperature and humidity. These sensors capture precise data that is essential for the quality assurance of goods.
Data acquisition and storage
The collected data is recorded at regular intervals in the data logger’s internal memory or transmitted in real time. Modern data loggers have large storage capacities, enabling long-term data collection.
Reliable power supply
Data loggers are usually powered by long-life batteries to ensure continuous operation. Some models offer options for an external power supply.
Data transmission and analysis
The recorded data can be transmitted via USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or mobile networks. Specialised software enables detailed analysis and visualisation of the recorded data.
Advantages of data loggers in transport and storage
Quality assurance for sensitive goods
Data loggers continuously monitor environmental conditions and immediately detect any deviations that could compromise the quality of food, medicines or chemical products. This is crucial for maintaining optimal storage and transport conditions.
Prevention of damage
Data loggers help prevent damage to goods by detecting unfavourable environmental conditions at an early stage. Problems such as excessive heat, humidity or vibrations can be identified and rectified in good time.
Documentation and proof of regulatory compliance
The recorded data serves as evidence of compliance with the prescribed storage and transport conditions. This is particularly important in regulated sectors such as the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Increased efficiency and process optimisation
By analysing the data, weaknesses in transport and storage processes can be identified and optimised. This leads to improved efficiency and cost savings.
Increased customer satisfaction
Data loggers help to ensure product quality, which increases customer satisfaction. Transparent information about conditions during transport and storage strengthens customer confidence.
- 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.
- Wireless sensor: Measures temperature and humidity with high precision.
- Long battery life: Internal battery lasts up to 10 years.
- Durable & protected: IP65 housing, suitable for logistics and industrial use.
- Scalable setup: Up to 4 RHT tags can be connected per trusted® data logger.
- Easy integration: Data transmitted wirelessly to one connected trusted® data logger.
- RFID sensor: Ensures identification and monitoring of assets.
- Durable & reliable: IP68 rating, suitable for logistics & industry.
- Long battery life: Internal battery lasts up to 10 years.
- Flexible setup: Up to 8 tags can be connected per trusted® data logger.
- Automatic alarms: Alerts when removed from connected data logger.
- Rugged design: IoT tracker with IP65 housing, built for industrial environments and harsh conditions.
- Accurate monitoring: Measures temperature, humidity and air pressure with high precision.
- Comprehensive sensors: Motion, tilt, light, utilization, shocks (up to 8 g) and GPS/2G positioning.
- Long battery life: Up to 7 years of operation (1 transmission/day) with powerful lithium battery pack.
- Subscription required: Operation only with trusted® Premium Subscription (12 months, must be added under “Configure” when ordering).
- Rugged design: Wireless IoT tracker with IP65 housing, built for industrial use and harsh conditions.
- Comprehensive monitoring: Accurate measurement of temperature, humidity and air pressure in one device.
- Global connectivity: LTE Cat-M1 with 2G fallback, reliable worldwide transmission, data stored when out of coverage.
- Advanced sensors: 3-axis accelerometer for motion, shock (up to 8 g) and tilt, plus light and utilization sensors.
- Subscription required: Operation only with trusted® Premium Subscription (minimum 12 months, must be added under “Configure” when ordering in the shop).
- Durable & robust: IoT tracker with IP65 housing and up to 10 years battery life.
- Accurate RHTP monitoring: Measures temperature, humidity & air pressure in one device.
- Comprehensive sensors: Motion, tilt, utilization, shocks (up to 8 g), light and GPS/2G positioning.
- Global connectivity: LTE Cat-M1 with 2G fallback, secure data logging when out of coverage.
- Subscription required: Operates only with trusted® Premium Subscription (12 months, must be added under “Configure” when ordering).
- Compact design: Wireless IoT tracker with IP53 housing and replaceable batteries.
- Accurate monitoring: Measures temperature, humidity and air pressure in one device.
- Comprehensive sensors: Motion, tilt, rotation, vibration, shocks (up to 8 g), light and GPS/2G positioning.
- Global connectivity: LTE Cat-M1 with 2G fallback and automatic data logging when out of coverage.
- Subscription required: Operation only with trusted® Premium Subscription (12 months, must be added under “Configure” when ordering).
- Compact & robust: IoT tracker with replaceable batteries and IP53 housing.
- Advanced sensors: Motion, tilt, rotation, vibration, shock (up to 8 g), light & temperature.
- Reliable positioning: GPS or mobile triangulation with integrated radio beacon.
- Global connectivity: LTE Cat-M1 with 2G fallback, secure logging without network.
- Subscription required: Operation is only possible with trusted® Standard (12 months) or trusted® Vision (12 months). Please add under “Configure” when ordering.
- Compact & rugged: IoT tracker with IP69k housing, ideal for industry & outdoor use.
- Long lifetime: Typically 7 years with 1 transmission per day.
- Advanced sensors: Motion, tilt, shock (up to 8 g), light & temperature.
- Flexible positioning: GPS or mobile triangulation, built-in radio beacon.
- Subscription required: Operation is only possible with trusted® Standard (12 months) or trusted® Vision (12 months). Please add under “Configure” when ordering.
- Rugged & weatherproof: IP69k housing, shock and vibration resistant.
- Advanced sensors: Motion, tilt, shock (up to 8 g), light & utilization.
- Accurate positioning: GPS or mobile triangulation, integrated radio beacon.
- Long battery life: Typically 4000 transmissions at 1/day.
- Subscription required: Operation is only possible with trusted® Standard (12 months) or trusted® Vision (12 months). Please add under “Configure” when ordering.
- Rugged IP69k housing: Designed for industrial use and all-weather conditions.
- Long lifetime: Typically 10,000 transmissions at 1/day, up to 7 years of operation.
- Advanced sensors: Motion, tilt, shock (up to 8 g), light & temperature.
- Accurate positioning: GPS or mobile triangulation, built-in radio beacon.
- Subscription required: Operation is only possible with trusted® Standard (12 months) or trusted® Vision (12 months). Please add under “Configure” when ordering.
- For use in cooling and freezing environments: Suitable for temperatures from 2°C to 8°C or -20°C to -80°C.
- Simple operation: User-friendly design for uncomplicated use.
- Compact size: With dimensions of only 23 x 42 x 5.6 mm, easy to use in different environments.
- Single use: Designed for single use with irreversible indication to ensure reliability.
- Irreversible display: Guarantees that once conditions are displayed, they cannot be reset or changed.
- 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.
Thermotrack Webserve (software) enables:
- Real-time monitoring of Pixie Truck refrigerated vehicles
- Monitoring the temperature of refrigerated vehicles in real time.
- To track the location of refrigerated vehicles by pairing the Pixie Temp data logger with the GPS beacon.
- Read and save temperature curves.
- Set temperature thresholds and receive alerts.
- Assign and manage user accounts and access rights.
Thermotrack Webserve (software) enables:
- Real-time monitoring of Pixie Truck refrigerated vehicles
- Monitoring the temperature of refrigerated vehicles in real time.
- To track the location of refrigerated vehicles by pairing the Pixie Temp data logger with the GPS beacon.
- Read and save temperature curves.
- Set temperature thresholds and receive alerts.
- Assign and manage user accounts and access rights.
Miniature data logger / subminiature data logger for temperature (0°C ... +125°C ± 0.5°C)
- Digital temperature data logger for minimal space requirements
- High measurement accuracy
- Robust IP56 stainless steel housing
- Individual configuration of numerous parameters
Miniature data logger / subminiature data logger for temperature (-40°C ... +85°C ± 0.5°C)
- Digital temperature data logger for minimal space requirements
- High measurement accuracy
- Robust IP56 stainless steel housing
- Individual configuration of numerous parameters
Miniature data logger / subminiature data logger for high temperatures (+15°C ... +140°C ± 1.5°C)
- Digital temperature data logger for minimal space requirements
- High measurement accuracy
- Robust IP56 stainless steel housing
- Individual configuration of numerous parameters
Miniature data logger / subminiature data logger for temperature (-40...+85°C ± 1°C)
- Digital temperature data logger for minimal space requirements
- Robust IP56 stainless steel housing
- Individual configuration of numerous parameters
- Transport monitoring over an unlimited operating time
- Can be used for transports with dry ice down to -80 °C
- Everything in one logger: PDF measurement data, configuration file, calibration certificate and operating instructions
- Immediate creation of a PDF report directly after connection to the computer
- Transport monitoring over an unlimited period of use
- Everything in one logger: PDF measurement data, configuration file, calibration certificate and operating instructions
- Immediate creation of a PDF report directly after connection to the computer
- Compliant with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HACCP and EN 12830
- Transport monitoring over an operating time of 150 days
- Everything in one logger: PDF measurement data, configuration file, calibration certificate and operating instructions
- Immediate creation of a PDF report directly after connection to the computer
- Compliant with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HACCP and EN 12830
- Operating time of 90 days
- Everything in one logger: PDF measurement data, configuration file, calibration certificate and operating instructions
- Immediate creation of a PDF report directly after connection to the computer
- Compliant with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HACCP and EN 12830
- Transport monitoring over an unlimited period of use
- Everything in one logger: PDF measurement data, configuration file and operating instructions
- Immediate creation of a PDF report directly after connection to the computer
- Compliant with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11 and HACCP
- Transport monitoring over an unlimited period of use
- Everything in one data logger: PDF measurement data, configuration file and operating instructions
- Immediate creation of a PDF report directly after connection to the computer
- Compliant with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11 and HACCP
- Large measurement data memory for up to 2 million measured values, battery life of up to 8 years
- Record and document up to four temperature values simultaneously
- Extremely large measuring range from -200 °C to 1000 °C
- Three software versions are available for data evaluation on the PC, basic software available as a free download
- Ideal for long-term measurements: Data memory for up to 2 million measured values, up to 8 years battery life
- 4 inputs for optional thermocouple sensors (TE type K, type T, type J temperature sensors)
- Suitable for industrial use thanks to robust metal housing and protection class IP 65
- You can choose between three software versions for data evaluation on the PC, basic software available as a free download
- Ideal for long-term measurements: Data memory for up to 2 million measured values, up to 8 years battery life
- High-precision measurements with Pt100 sensor: connections for 2 external sensors available
- Certified according to EN 12830, compliant with HACCP and waterproof according to IP 65
- Choice of three software versions for data management on the PC, basic software available as a free download
- Ideal for long-term measurements: Data memory for up to 2 million measured values, up to 8 years battery life
- Highly accurate measurements thanks to the Pt100 temperature sensor
- Certified according to EN 12830, compliant with HACCP and waterproof according to IP 68
- Three software versions available for data management on the PC, basic software available as a free download