Why are data loggers used / what are data loggers used for?
Data loggers are used for a multitude of reasons, for instance to ensure compliance with industry regulations, to help save costs, to ensure quality of product and process or for research purposes. Here are some practical examples: • The food industry EC Directive 92/1 indicates that any organisation involved in the preparation, storage or transportation of food should be able to verify that the temperatures have been maintained at the specified levels (Due Diligence). Data logging can give total traceability from the moment the food is received to the time it is delivered to the customer or supermarket. For shippers, data logging verifies that conditions within the transporting vehicles are maintained within the required levels. • Accurate environmental monitoring help companies ensure that heating and ventilation systems are used to maximum advantage, keeping energy use and costs to a minimum. • For growers of fresh produce, data logging provides an accurate record of temperatures ex
