ThermaViewer vs Data Logger vs Chart Recorder

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	-200 to 600°C
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How Does a ThermaViewer™ Differ from a Data Logger & Chart Recorder?

It displays data like a chart recorder

and

It stores data like a data logger

	ThermaViewer™	Data Logger	Chart Recorder
Data Channels	4	1	2
Initial Cost	Low Cost	Low Cost	High Cost
Ongoing Expense	No	No	Yes
Data Points Stored	160,000	32,500	none
Sample Rate	15 sec-60 min	10 sec–24 hrs	Continuous
Stores Data	Yes	Yes	No
Displays Data	Yes	No	Yes
Display Type	LCD (graphic)	None	Paper Chart
Remote sensors	2	1	1
sensor Cable	1 inch – 100 feet	10 inches	10 ft
sensor signal	Digital/Analog	Analog	Analog
Battery Backup	Standard	Battery Run	Optional
Alert Relay	Standard	Extra	Extra
Temp Range	-250° to 1500°F	-238° 2000°F	0° - 185°
Stand-alone	Yes	No	Yes
Maintenance	No	Yes	Yes
Technology	Electronic	Electronic	Mechanical
Multiple Displays	Yes	No	No

The ThermaViewer™ Offers the Following Advantages:

Remote sensors can be positioned far away from the display.
Quick setup-no programming or maintenance
Begin collecting data immediately.
A simple chart display that can be read by a 12 year old.
Multiple data displays: Zoom in/out; Scroll back & forth; trace mode.
It automatically turns the display off to save power in battery mode.
Continues to collect data during a power outage.
Triggers strobe/siren or dialer in emergencies.
Requires no supplies (paper, pens, PC)
Saves labor (no chart changing)