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Mini Temperature Data Logger Kit 174TKIT with USB Interface – Precise, Continuous Temperature Monitoring

Ideal Solution for Cold Storage and Transport Monitoring

The 174TKIT Mini Temperature Data Logger combines durability, high accuracy, and user-friendly operation, making it an essential tool for monitoring critical temperature conditions in storage and transportation. Its large display and alarm function ensure that temperature excursions are immediately visible, while the included USB interface and free software allow for effortless data transfer and analysis.

Widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries, this data logger helps maintain compliance with strict quality management standards and prevents spoilage or product loss due to temperature fluctuations.

Industry practice guides like the HACCP‑focused overview for temperature monitoring explain that accurate continuous data logging at critical control points helps identify deviations and supports corrective actions in cold chain and storage quality assurance. (Read a review on www.testequity.com)

Professionals praise mini data loggers for their long recording memory, simple USB data transfer, and clear alarm indication when preset limits are exceeded, which improves traceability over manual checks or spot measurements that risk missing excursions. Compared with basic thermometers, data loggers provide documented temperature histories that aid compliance and quality control workflows in food, pharmaceuticals and laboratory environments, as described in HACCP and EN 12830 cold storage monitoring standards.

Applications

Cold Room Temperature Monitoring and Documentation

Many perishable goods and pharmaceutical products require storage within a strict temperature range. The 174T can be placed in individual cold rooms, large refrigerated warehouses, or high-rack cold storage facilities to continuously document temperature. Installing the logger at critical control points (CCPs) – such as doors or transitions between temperature zones – allows early detection of deviations and supports corrective actions.

Transport Temperature Monitoring and Documentation

Maintaining proper temperature during transport is crucial for sensitive goods. The 174T records uninterrupted temperature data to ensure compliance with specified ranges. This prevents quality degradation, reduces losses, and ensures the safety of products. Recorded data can be easily read, analyzed, and archived using the provided software for auditing and reporting purposes.

For applications requiring extended monitoring at elevated temperatures, the HiTemp140‑FR High Temperature Data Loggers deliver high‑accuracy logging up to 140 °C with robust construction for autoclaves and harsh processing areas. Enterprises managing multi‑point environmental datasets may also deploy hybrid sensing solutions like the Wireless Temperature and Humidity Logger with High Precision Sensor, which captures both thermal and moisture conditions to aid in comprehensive quality assurance programs.

Q&A

What industries benefit most from the 174T Mini Data Logger?

Food production, cold storage, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and any sector requiring strict temperature control during storage or transport.

Can the 174T alert me if the temperature goes out of range?

Yes, the 174T features alarm notifications that activate when predefined temperature thresholds are exceeded.

Is software included for data analysis?

Yes, the kit includes free downloadable software for convenient data analysis and archiving via USB.

Can this logger be used in mobile shipments?

Absolutely. The 174T is compact and portable, ideal for monitoring transport conditions in trucks, containers, or other vehicles.