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The EnviroMon System measures temperatures, humidity, light level
and other parameters over a wide area.

Pico Technology's EnviroMon provides a mechanism for the monitoring and logging of temperature, humidity, light levels and other parameters.
Working on a network principle it can collect data from up to 30 sensors over a wide area.

It carries out the routine task of monitoring and recording, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year even if the mains fails.
It immediately alerts you when there is a problem.
Reports are easily produced which summarize the occasions on which signal was out of the programmed range and what action was taken.

Constant temperature recording - provides early warning of equipment failure. Easily expandable to 30 channels Stand alone or PC based Covers a large area Remote data logging via a modem or radio link Easy to install - telephone style connectors

The Enviromon data logging system is proving increasingly popular for remote and mobile data logging. This popularity is due to the number of ways data can be sent from the logger back to a PC these include: + Direct connection + Radio modem + Telephone modem + GSM mobile phone modem + IP Networking / Internet In addition the EL005 logger, when used with a GSM modem now supports SMS so when an alarm occurs a message can be sent to a pager or mobile phone.

A starter kit can be purchased with either a US, UK or EU power supply.
Included in the kit is a logger, wall bracket, 1 converter, 3 temperature sensors, power supply, PC software and connecting cables.
The EnviroMon system is supplied with EnviroMon for Windows: this is similar to PicoLog for Windows, but is tailored for environmental monitoring usage.

EnviroMon - How does it work?

At the core of the system is the logger, which is able to store up to 15,000 readings at intervals of a minute to an hour.
The logger automatically displays the current reading for each sensor in turn.
The logger can send detailed or summary reports directly to a printer at specified time intervals, or transfer data to a computer for long term storage or graphical analysis. The logger contains batteries so that it can continue recording even if the mains fails.

The Network

The network is a four-wire cable that carries power and data between the logger, converters and optional equipment like remote alarms. The logger can be attached anywhere along the network cable.

For most applications, low cost telephone style cable is used. This allows operation with 400 metres of network cable between the logger and the furthest sensor. With thicker cable, this distance can be increased to a kilometre or more.

Cables can be purchased in standard lengths, alternatively you can make up your own.

Expandability

The system operates using a single network cable up to 400m long, running between the logger and up to 10 converters (3 sensors each).
The network provides power to the converters and collects data from them.
Each three channel converter can be connected to three sensors, in any mix of temperature or other parameters.
There is a range of accessories, for example remote alarms and telephone dialers, which can be connected to the network at any point.

Applications for EnviroMon

• Food storage & preparation (conforms to food hygiene regulations)
  Medical sample storage
• Document archive / art storage
• Horticulture - Climatic stress monitoring
• Energy management
• Monitor and identify waste energy in heating & processing
• Installing and testing air conditioning (HVAC)
• Agriculture - monitor conditions in greenhouses
  Livestock - warn when conditions are too hot
  Zoo's and Aquariums.
• Heat load and Wet Bulb Globe Temp monitoring (WBGT)

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EL005 / EL008 Logger Specification

PP-050 EnviroMon Starter Kit
  includes logger, power supply, wall bracket, one converter EL001,
                 three sensors EL015, PC software and cables $1344+GST    7/06

EL008 Logger with display, includes wall bracket, serial cable & PC software $864+GST

EL005 Logger with 250,000 memory, but no display $432+GST    7/06

Converters & Sensors

EL001 3 ch Temperature Converter (not waterproof) $287    7/06
The three channels on the EL001 can measure any mix of temperature, light level or switch position
   EL015 Temperature sensor, EL029 Switch position or door switch sensor, EL031 Light Level sensor.

EL026 Temp & Humidity converter & sensor EL-030 $538

EL037 3 ch Voltage Converter $322    7/06
EL016 8 ch Voltage Converter $285
EL015    Temperature Sensor with 5m cable   $53
EL040 Power Monitor            $640
TA-011 400A AC Current Clamp $127
EL029 Door Switch Sensor            $59
EL031 Light Sensor $59
EL041 4 Channel Temperature Converter $511.00
SE-027 2M Thermocouple Probe $30.00

Other Items

EL006 Remote Audio Alarm, 65dB The remote alarm (65dB) will sound if any sensor goes out of range.
                 Multiple alarms can be connected to the network at any point.                 $218+GST    7/06
EL033 Modem Adaptor  The modem adapter connects the EnviroMon to a modem so that
                  a remote computer can call up to download data. $25+GST

Network cables: Network cables are used to connect the logger to converters and also converters to other converters.
To extend distances, network cables can be cascaded using network cables and network junction boxes.
For distances over 15 meters, please contact Pico as it may be more economical to use a custom cable.

WI003 Network round cable (100m) $86+GST    7/06
WI001  Flat cable (100m)  $86+GST

EL-009  Wall mount small socket  $8+GST

Sensor cables: Sensors are supplied with 5 meter cables.
Sensor extension cables allow this to be increased.
For distances over 15 meters, please contact us as it may be more economical to use a custom cable.

Printers

PC-based: The EnviroMon logger can be connected directly to a computer. When used in this way it can print to any printer supported by Windows.
Stand-alone: The EnviroMon logger can print directly to the PP031 portable tally role printer or to an Epson LX300 printer.