Measuring & Tracking

Temperature Data Logger

A small device that records temperature over time for later review.

What it is

A small device that records the temperature at set intervals so you can read the history later.

What it solves

A thermometer tells you about right now. A logger tells you what happened overnight, over a weekend, or during a power cut.

What this kind of product gives you

  • Records on a schedule instead of only when you look
  • Produces a file or report you can keep
  • Some models alarm when the temperature leaves a range you set

Who it is for

Anyone who needs a record rather than a spot check.

Why we picked it

Shows what happened overnight or during a power cut, not just the reading right now.

What to check before you buy

  • How readings come off it: USB, Bluetooth or an app
  • How many readings it stores before it runs out
  • Battery life, and whether the battery is replaceable
  • Whether any required software runs on the computer you own

Buying guides that cover it

Buying guideHow to choose a fridge for storing suppliesWhat to look for in a small fridge used for supplies rather than food, and what to buy with it.5 min readBuying guideFridge thermometer or data logger: which do you need?The difference between checking a temperature and recording one, and which one your situation calls for.4 min read

Guides that use it

Cold storage basicsHow to keep temperature-sensitive items steady, and how to check that they really are.4 min readTransporting items that must stay coldHow to move temperature-sensitive items without losing control of the temperature.3 min read

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