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Thermometer & Temperature Data Logger

Measures temperature (thermometer) or records it over time (data logger). Used to check water baths, ovens, incubators, fridges, stability chambers and sample temperatures, and to map storage areas.

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Food
  • Logistics
  • Clinical labs
  • Biotech
Photo of a Thermometer & Temperature Data Logger
Photo: Aperegoy, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped), via Wikimedia Commons
TROUBLESHOOTING

Common problems, causes and fixes

Reading differs from reference by more than the limit
Likely causes
  • • Sensor drift
  • • Poor thermal contact or immersion
  • • Not stabilised
What to do
  • • Recalibrate or replace the sensor
  • • Improve immersion and stirring
  • • Wait longer before reading
Gaps in logged data
Likely causes
  • • Battery failure
  • • Memory full
  • • Logger not started correctly
What to do
  • • Replace the battery
  • • Download and clear memory as per procedure
  • • Check start settings
Erratic or jumping readings
Likely causes
  • • Damaged cable or connector
  • • Electrical interference
What to do
  • • Replace the probe or cable
  • • Move away from sources of interference
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management

Keep every Thermometer / logger in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.

See how