Thermocron, Hygrocron, Logtag
very small loggers, button loggers
temperature, humidity
logger without wires - aka Thermochron


ThermocronThermocrons are very low cost temperature logger made of stainless steel. Hygrocrons measure humidity also.
Their small size and sturdy construction make them ideal for wet and rough conditions - loggers without wires.
Their low price make them ideal for tracking everything from individual fridges to individual shipments.

On this page:  
  • Thermocron logger without wires Temperature loggers, up to 140°C (aka Thermochron)
  • Hygrocron logger           Humidity and Temperature logger (aka Hygrochron)
  • Accessories    Software & Readers,    Fobs,    
                  iButton Capsule mechanical enclosure - moisture, solvents and pressure
  • TC-Spy Hand Held Unit provides a convenient method to retrieve results from the field without having a PC
  • Servesafe Training CD       Training CD for correct food handling,    &     Complete Food Safety DVD

Prices do not include GST and may change without notice.


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Thermocron - button size loggers - Thermochron

Thermocron actual sizeThermocrons are very low cost temperature logger made of stainless steel.
Their small size and sturdy construction make them ideal for wet and rough conditions.
Their low price make them ideal for tracking everything from individual fridges to individual shipments.

Attach to almost anything
The 16mm iButtons (about the size of 5 stacked coins) attach unobtrusively to almost any container surface or wall-on bottles, totes, boxes, crates, pallets, air cargo containers, refrigerators, semi trailers, railroad freight cars, etc.
The stainless steel armor withstands dirt, moisture and rough treatment.

For adverse environments, they can be housed in the iButton Capsule (see below).

Thermocron thermometer measures temperature 0.5°C increments

Accuracy:     ±1°C from -30°C to +70°C,    ±1.3C beyond
Resolution:   0.5°C

Built-in real-time clock (RTC) and timer has accuracy of ±2 minutes per month per month from 0°C to 45°C
Automatically wakes up and measures temperature at user-programmable intervals from 1 to 255 minutes
Delay Start Up to 45 days

Thermocron Chart

There are several iButtons from which to choose.
The TC (DS1921G),       ( DS1921H), and TCZ (DS1921Z) are standard Thermochrons.
The TCS (DS1922L), TCX (DS1922T), and TCU (DS1922E) are high-capacity Thermochrons
with more logging memory, increased accuracy, and increased resolution.

The standard Thermochron (DS1921G/H/Z) allows 2048 readings with time intervals of 1 to 255 minutes;
the high-capacity Thermochrons/Hygrochrons allow 8192 readings with time intervals from 1 second to 273 hours.

Logs thousands of consecutive temperature measurements in protected nonvolatile (NV) random access memory
Records a long-term temperature histogram with 2.0°C resolution
Programmable temperature-high,  and temperature-low  alarm trip points
Records up to 24 time stamps and durations when temperature leaves the range specified by the trip points
63-bin Temperature Histogram
512 bytes of general-purpose read/write NV random access memory
Communicates to host with a single digital signal at 15.4kbits or 125kbits per second using 1-Wire® protocol

Common Thermocron & Hygrocron features:    (Hygrocrons measure humidity also, see Hygrocron below)
Digital identification and information by momentary contact by the reader
Unique, factory-lasered and tested 64-bit registration number (8-bit family code + 48-bit serial number + 8-bit CRC tester) assures ab-solute traceability because no two parts are alike
Multidrop controller for 1-Wire net
Chip-based data carrier compactly stores information
Data can be accessed while affixed to object
Button shape is self-aligning with cup-shaped probes
Durable stainless-steel case engraved with registration number withstands harsh environments
Easily affixed with self-stick adhesive backing, latched by its flange, or locked with a ring pressed onto its rim
Presence detector acknowledges when reader first applies voltage
Meets UL#913 (4th Edit.).
Information from real time readings can be used to control processes (see FAQ link below)

The standard Thermochron (DS1921G/H/Z) allows 2048 readings with time intervals of 1 to 255 minutes;
the high-capacity Thermochrons/Hygrochrons allow 8192 readings with time intervals from 1 second to 273 hours. Additionally, the Hygrochron allows simultaneous temperature and humidity logging and offers selectable resolution settings.

Intrinsically Safe Apparatus: approved under Entity Concept for use in Class I, Division 1, Group A, B, C and D Locations

The Thermochron and Hygrochron iButton data loggers are ideal for a diverse range of applications. Because of their stainless steel casing, these devices are especially useful in harsh environments. Care must be taken, however, not to subject the units to environmental forces that exceed their specified level of protection. Thermochron and Hygrochron iButtons are certified to IP56 (dust and strong water jets), but should not be submerged.       
For a submerged application a waterproof enclosure such as the iButton Capsule must be used.

To get started all you need is:   one Kit which includes the reader, software and case, and
choice of Thermocron (generic, fridge, or room/body temperature)
Optionally: fobs to assist in the handling of the Thermocrons.     nmr  zkez-

      FAQ on Thermocron Loggers (opens new tab or window)  

There are several iButtons from which to choose.
The TC  (DS1921G),        (DS1921H), and TCZ (DS1921Z) are standard Thermochrons.
The TCS (DS1922L), TCX (DS1922T), and TCU (DS1922E) are high-capacity Thermochrons
      with more logging memory, increased accuracy, and increased resolution.

The standard Thermochron (DS1921G/H/Z) allows 2048 readings with time intervals of 1 to 255 minutes;
the high-capacity Thermochrons/Hygrochrons allow 8192 readings with time intervals from 1 second to 273 hours.

Thermocron actual sizeTC   Generic logger, to 85°C

-40° to 85°C, Res 0.5°C, 2000 readings storage:  $60+GST, for 10+: $55+GST each   6/10
          Thermochron TC1  (DS1921G) Data Sheet (pdf file, opens in new tab or window)

TCZ  Fridge logger,  -5°C to 25°C

-5°C to 25°C,  Res 0.125°C, 2000 readings storage: $60+GST,        ditto

Also required: Software and Reader... see below under Accessories

Thermocrons, with larger memory, higher resolution

    8,000 temperature readings with 0.5°C resolution,         or
    4,000 temperature readings with 0.0625°C resolution.

TCS  Super model, to 85°C

-30°C to 85°C,     8000/4000 readings. Resolution: 0.5°C/0.0625°C:  $90+GST

 

Monitor temperature inside the sterilising unit, incubator, dish washer and other hot environments, with TCX.

TCX  Extreme model, to 125°C

0°C to 125°C,   8000/4000 readings, Resolution 0.5°C/0.0625°C:   $140+GST

TCU  Ultra model, to 140°C

+15°C to 140°C,   8000/4000 readings, Res 0.5°C/0.0625°C:  $199+GST
Accuracy between +110°C to +140°C is ±1.5°C. For the remaining range it is ±7°C.  
     Detailed data sheet on DS1922E (pdf file, opens new tab or window)

      FAQ on Thermocron Loggers (opens new tab or window)  

Thermocron actual sizeHygrocron
Humidity and Temperature logger

HC   Humidity & Temperature model

0 to 100%RH,  -20°C to 85°C,   Res 0.5°C / 0.0625°C,  4000 / 2000 readings:  $98+GST

Either 4,000 time/temperature/humidity recordings at low resolution
      or 2,000 readings at high resolution.
Digital Hygrometer Measures Humidity with 8-Bit (0.6%RH) or 12-Bit (0.04%RH) Resolution
Operating Range: -20°C to +85°C; 0 to 100%RH (see Safe Operating Range Graph in the full data sheet)

Temperature Accuracy: ±0.5°C  with software correction
Humidity Accuracy:        ±5% RH with software correction

The tiny opening in the lid of the Hygrochron employs a special filter that allows water vapor to pass through and reach the internal humidity sensor, but repels liquid-phase water.

For applications where both temperature and humidity are important (foods, chemicals, powders, HVAC systems), the Hygrochrons deliver unprecedented performance in an unbelievably compact size.

      Common features of Thermocrons & Hydrocrons (above)

      Data sheet on Hygrocron (pdf file, opens in new tab or window)      Data sheet on DS1923 (pdf file, opens new tab or window)

      Dimensioned diagram of Hygrocron

Also required: Software and Reader... see below under Accessories

Also available
• Fobs (holder for the logger)
under Accessories below
TC-Spy:
a hand held unit with a two line display used to test, start and read Thermocrons in the field

      FAQ on Thermocron Loggers (opens new tab or window)   

Accessories

Software & Readers

The Thermocron requires a complete kit including software and reader to run.

eTemp   eTemperature Kit:  eTemperature software (see below), & reader with USB i/f:   $155+GST

ReaderSoftware can be loaded on unlimited machines.   Update from web: free
Optional:  UPD-CD      eTemperature CD  $25

eTemperature is an Australian owned, developed and manufactured software package.
For pricing of more than 5 units, please contact Esis Pty Ltd.

TC-Spy hand held unit (see below) only requires the software to retrieve results,
but a reader is still required if the Thermocrons have not been previously programmed.

eTemperature Software description

supports the following devices:
        Thermocrons: TC, TCZ, TCH, TCS, TCX,   TC-Spy, Texmate

eTemp SoftwareIt provides the ability to:
   Setup units
   Download results
   Graph results with pan and zoom capabilities
   Save results for later recall
   Export results to other programs
   Email results
   Quickly program units with preset options

Recent new features include:
   Automatic emailing of results
   Online loggers with automatic downloading, saving and emailing
   Automatic unlock code detection when online
   PDF results
   Support for humidity loggers

Version 7.14 New features include:
   Support for 64-bit windows (see new drivers below)
   Daily Min/Max report
   Option for exceptions in min/max report
   Calculation of IceDays
   Advanced data analysis capabilities

NOTE: You must install either the 32-bit or 64-bit drivers as well as eTemperature.

Licences

Licences give unlock codes and the installation guide.
Unlock codes are reader specific.

Customer must return a broken Reader before a replacement will be provided. An unlock code will then be provided.

Fobs for Thermocrons:

Fobs are small plastic tags used to identify the Thermocron and make them easier to handle.

Fobs

Recommended Fob colours:
For TC1: black,   for TCZ1: blue,   for TCS1: green,   TCX1: yellow

FOB2-BK  Black plastic fob $3
FOB2-BLK Black fob $3
FOB2-GRN Green fob $3
FOB2-BLUE Blue fob $3
FOB2-YEL Yellow fob $3
FOB2-RED Red fob $3

These prices apply when ordered with logger

      Fobs

Card Fob

Card Fob: A FOB the size of a credit card.

Card FobThe Thermocron can be inserted into one section and an identifying card inserted.

Available in
  Black, Red, Yellow, Green,
  White, or Blue.
CRDFOB:   $5

These prices apply when ordered with logger

 

Clear Fob

Clear FobCLRFOB   
      Clear fob with numbered insert:  $4

CLRFOB-CUST  
      Clear fob with customised insert: $4
Artwork fee applies.
Contact Esis for further details.

FOBART
  Artwork for customised insert: $80


TC-Spy Hand Held Unit

TC-SpyTC-Spy  is a hand held unit with a two line display used to test, start and read Thermocrons in the field

Display the stored description of the Thermocron
• display the last temperature reading
• display the list of alarm date, time and durations
• stop a running Thermocron
• restart a stopped Thermocron using its last settings

TC-Spy provides the ability to quickly:
    check if a Thermocron has had any alarms
    display the alarm date and times
    display the last temperature reading
    stop a running mission.
    restart a stopped Thermocron using the last settings.
This makes it ideal for applications where a PC is not available.

TCSPY2 is a TC-Spy with 2M download memory:  $350+GST

Allows the opportunity to view and control the Thermocron without a PC.
TC-Spy2 has the ability to download the complete contents of the Thermocron into its memory.
Up to 600 mission results can be stored in memory.
Missions are then downloaded to a computer for viewing with eTemperature.

This makes it ideal for applications where the Thermocron must remain in place and can not be easily connected to a computer.

TC-Spy also has the ability to:

• display the stored description of the Thermocron
• display the last temperature reading
• display the list of alarm date, time and durations
• stop a running Thermocron
• restart a stopped Thermocron using its last settings

The Thermocron still needs to be programmed through a PC.
Simply touch the TC-Spy to the Thermocron to find
... If any temperatures have been too high or too low
... When they occurred
... For how long
Hold the TC-Spy onto the Thermocron for 10seconds to
... Stop the current mission of the Thermocron is running or
... Restart the Thermocron using the last settings

NATA certificate

N-CERT-T       3 point NATA certificate, Temperature only  $120
N-CERT-TH   3 point NATA certificate, Temperature and humidity    $350
N-CERT-HF   Handling fee (per order)   $15


iButton Capsule mechanical enclosure - moisture, solvents and pressure

TCCAPThe iButton® Capsule is a mechanical enclosure to protect Temperature Logger iButtons (DS1921 and S1922 series) from moisture, solvents and pressure.
The device consists of a base with the cavity for a F5 iButton, a screw-in plug with O-ring to seal the enclosure, and a top with two stainless-steel screws to mount the iButton Capsule to a cable, e.g., to measure temperature at different levels within a liquid.
The cable is inserted into the notch of the plug where it is held in place by the matching protrusion of the top piece.
     Data sheet on iButton Capsule (.pdf file, opens new tab or window)

Diameter: 25.4mm,     Total height: 28mm  (base: 16.5mm + plug: 6.35mm + top: 5.1mm )  
Weight Empty: 18.4 grams

Note that the logger cannot be connected to a PC whilst in the capsule – it must be removed from the capsule for setup and downloading data.

Applications: Autoclave Sterilization, Seawater temperature profiling
                   Monitoring of beverage production, Scientific research

TCCAP: A screw capped capsule to make the Thermocron totally waterproof.
It will protect the Thermocron from moisture, solvent and pressure.
Can be used with the TC; TCZ; TCS; TCX and TCU.

TCCAP    iButton® Capsule: $80+GST for small quantities

Alarms Checker

TLALC Alarms Checker:   A device designed to read the Thermochron's alarm registry without the need of a computer.
It is cordless, uses batteries, and includes a bicolor LED to identify if an alarm has occurred during the mission.


Servesafe Training CD

Servesafe is an interactive training CD for correct food handling. It teaches users how to minimise the risk of food poisoning incorporating HACCP principles of food handling.

Course content includes:
• Food poisoning
• Maintaining personal hygiene
• Receiving and storing food
• Preparing and serving food
• Keeping a workplace clean
• Assessment

Please note: This product was updated in March 2009 with the 2007 Supplement to the 2005 FDA Food Code,
and reflects minor changes.

SRVSAFE: Servesafe Training CD:  $150+GST

Site license for servesafe: Site licenses and franchise licenses are available upon request.

ServSafe® Complete Food Safety DVD

Topics covered include:
• Introduction to Food Safety
• Overview of Foodborne Microorganisms and Allergens
• Personal Hygiene
• Purchasing, Receiving, and Storage
• Preparation, Cooking, and Serving
• Facilities, Cleaning and Sanitizing, and Pest Management

Features:
• Real-world scenarios bring students inside an operation without the need for actual equipment
• An engaging mix of visual and audio learning appeals to all learning styles
• Developed by industry experts to deliver practical, relevant information
• Designed to deliver a consistent message on very complex tasks
• Helps instructors decrease lecture time and add interest to classes
English Running Time - 2h 07m 45s


Wireless temperature logger, low cost

Wireless temperature logger, low cost - expected to be available for sale in February 2008 - please enquire  nmr
2,000 or 500,000 readings, 1 minute to what ever sample rate,
Red and green LEDs,
Push button start and logging,
Up to 50m communication distance.    
2.5cm x 2.5cm x 1cm.
Battery life of about 2 years. Batteries probably won’t be replaceable but we were looking at rechargeable batteries.


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Logtag

The LogTag Temperature Recorder has been designed to meet growing demand for cost effective electronic temperature recording solutions. Combining state of the art technology, innovative design and high volume manufacturing techniques, the Logtag system provides the most cost effective, high performance temperature data logging system available for today's market.    nmr

The Logtag temperature logger is about the size of a credit card and offers:

• 8,000 readings
• 0.1°C resolution
• 0.5°C accuracy between -10°C and 40°C
• 1 minute to many hours sampling rate
• Push button start
• Push button event recorder for staff
LED alarm indicator
• Size of a credit card

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