The Many Uses of Data Loggers
As a reputable supplier for both custom and standard solutions for sensor and instrumentation requirements, we understand how important it is that a system needs to meet its original objectives and deliver at a high standard. In this blog, we tell you all there is to know about data loggers and how they can help you with your business data needs.
What is a Data Logger?
Data loggers are electronic devices that are used to collect data over a period of time. You can use them to research, analyse, and monitor what is happening in a process or environment to improve your decision-making for your specific application.
Data loggers can be standalone or wireless, which means they can either store data to be reviewed on a PC at a later time or transmit data wirelessly in real-time to connected devices. Both types of data loggers are advantageous in several different industries, such as food manufacturing, medical and industrial sectors.
Why Use Data Loggers?
As mentioned above, data loggers are instruments that are used to collect and measure data over a period. Therefore, they can be very helpful to typical users such as energy consultants, engineers, performance and lighting contractors. It gives these professionals the ability to carry out energy audits, measurement and verification, efficiency studies and various building commissioning services.
Furthermore, experts use data loggers due to them being fast and easy to deploy, low cost, durable and their flexible access to data very quickly.
Different Types of Data Loggers and Applications
Diving in a little bit deeper, we can demonstrate the true benefits of a data logger and how these invaluable electronic devices are applied in the modern world we live in today. Because there are so many uses for data loggers, we have listed the common ways a data logger can be applied below:
1. Temperature
A temperature logger is an instrument that is used to measure and record the temperature of several measurements over a later period. This means that it can be used for a large range of several different applications. These types of data loggers are commonly used to verify the maximum or minimum temperature attained such as validating sterilisation procedures or monitoring the warmth of an aquarium to keep a healthy environment.
2. Humidity
Data loggers for humidity are commonly used to measure the environment around sensitive goods, transport or precise measuring standards. Common industry applications would include transporting certain foods, facility management or medicinal storage. An example of an integrated humidity data logger would be the Prosens Indicators. These are a modern industrial range of instruments that are capable of measuring temperature and humidity data.
3. Pressure
A pressure data logger is a device that measures pressure using storage memory and firmware that can be used for several different applications. Some of these applications include hydraulic network analysis, testing or prototyping and research. The UPS-HSR USB pressure sensor is a good example of how these instruments can be applied for recording high-level pressures.
4. Voltage
Voltage data loggers can be used for monitoring and recording voltage and amperage levels. These loggers are available in AC and DC versions as well as for single and multiphase applications. The ECHO4 remote monitoring system is a good example of a data logger that has the capability to read sensors, log results and transmit voltage data straight to the cloud.
5. Water Levels
Several series of data loggers are capable of covering a multitude of data logging applications such as water levels. They are usually applied in water quality studies, hydrology and environmental impact. This type of application is very practical for scientists, hydrologists and even government agencies. A piece of instrument that can carry out these applications would be the Triton Series Data Logger. We would suggest this specific device due to its efficacy in monitoring water levels of reservoirs, weirs and leakages.
6. Climate Monitoring
Typically, these types of loggers are weatherproof and can even be put underwater. The reason for this is that they have to be strong enough to endure harsh environments to collect related data. These are usually applied for ecology studies, animal and soil research and agricultural research. These loggers are used by scientists, consultants and climatologists.
Summary
Hopefully, reading this blog can give you a deeper understanding of data loggers and their various applications within certain industries. There are many uses of data loggers and the versatility of the devices mean they can cater for your bespoke measurement and recording needs with minimal setup.
Stork Solutions has the expertise to supply an ultimate solution for your requirements. No matter how the data logger will be used, whether it's to validate compliance regulations, testing and prototyping or looking to collect any type of data, it's an indispensable tool that will save you time and give you the results you desire.
For more information on our data logger range, please get in touch and we will happily assist your query!