In the import-export business, the use of temperature and humidity data loggers is essential. These devices are often used when shipping sensitive goods abroad, including anything that requires special handling, is easily damaged at certain temperatures, and needs a special container for transport. Sensitive goods can include plants, animals, and products derived from them, such as drinks, food, wine, chemicals, and certain minerals.
Exporters have recently favored disposable data loggers because they find them more practical for shipping goods. Meanwhile, laboratory professionals prefer advanced devices that efficiently monitor and record temperatures over time in their work environments.
These devices feature highly accurate sensors that can measure temperature and humidity. Moreover, the automatic PDF report generation feature is very helpful for laboratory workers.
Additionally, these advanced data loggers are designed to be IP65 waterproof, meaning they are resistant to all types of water and spray exposure. Some data loggers even come equipped with internal alarms and GPS positioning.
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Data Logger Sizes
The size of these data loggers is small as well. In our case, it’s only 25mm x 58mm x 85mm for the 4G real-time disposable data loggers, and even smaller for the non-GSM data loggers at just 30mm x 73mm. Hence, these pocket-sized, battery-powered, and portable temperature data loggers can be carried anywhere.
M501 Disposable Temperature and Humidity Data Logger Size
4G Real Time Disposable Temperature and Humidity Data Logger Size
How Temperature & Humidity Data Loggers Work
Temperature and humidity data loggers are crucial in various applications, particularly when storing and distributing sensitive goods. These data loggers operate using thermistors, thermocouples, and temperature sensors. Many data loggers now have internal sensors shaped like USB drives, allowing you to plug them into a computer’s USB port to download data.
Other data loggers use Bluetooth or USB interfaces, but they require a separate cable to connect the data logger to your PC or mobile device. Additionally, you can send data back to a central PC via an Ethernet network using wireless technology.
You can monitor temperature data during both the transit phase and after the distribution process is complete. Data measurement reports depend heavily on the technology you use, whether through cloud connectivity, USB cable connection, or other systems. Some temperature and humidity data loggers also implement various technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooth, GSM/CDMA/UMTS, LoRa, ZIGBEE, and NB-IoT for easy communication.
These data loggers can not only record and report temperature and humidity but also provide information on location, light exposure, shock, and other factors.
Exporters’ Shift to Real-Time and Disposable Data Loggers
To monitor temperature changes in sensitive goods such as vegetables and fruits during overseas shipments, exporters use real-time disposable temperature and humidity data loggers, especially for long-distance shipments with various risks in cold chain logistics.
Based on our research and experience, as China is a major exporter and importer of fruits and vegetables, many local and international exporters prefer using these disposable data loggers. This demand has led several companies to develop and offer complete cold chain IoT monitoring solutions, meeting exporters’ needs and helping maintain the global food supply chain.
Exporters begin collecting draft orders before the harvest season of the fruits. They then start ordering temperature and humidity data logger products to store these fresh fruits until they can be transported to specific destination countries.
Most exporters prefer 4G real-time devices, even though they are more expensive than disposable or 3G real-time products. They understand that 4G devices can monitor temperature in real time during transportation, providing peace of mind throughout the shipping process.
If the export market for fresh fruits, vegetables, and food and beverages slows due to declining consumption, exporters may opt for disposable data loggers, which are less expensive than 4G real-time data loggers.
Meanwhile, most traders use 4G real-time temperature and humidity data loggers for domestic trade monitoring, which helps improve recycling efficiency.
When conducting foreign trade, exporters must coordinate with import partners in the destination country to ensure both parties understand the use of data loggers. When the fruits or vegetables arrive, the importer can immediately download the data from the device to a computer or mobile phone.
HLY Temperature & Humidity Data Loggers
HLY Logger is a manufacturer of data loggers in China. Generally, we produce two types of data loggers that you may need. We manufacture and supply the non GSM Temperature and Humidity Data Logger and the GSM Temperature & Humidity Data Logger.
Our M501 data logger features automatic PDF report generation, an ultra-low power design for extended battery life, and USB 2.0 data export. It is ideal for use in ocean freighters, refrigerated trucks, and containers. Its primary feature is easy operation, and its calibration can be traced by NIST.
Meanwhile, our M381 Logger uses 4G network communication for stable long-distance performance. It is suitable for storing and shipping perishable goods, as this logger is also IP65 waterproof, with longer battery life and global connectivity. All in all, you can get your specific data loggers from our factory.