Maxim iButton Temperature Loggers
Features
- Non-volatile memory stores temperature measurements
- Each iButton has a unique ID to ensure traceability
- Durable stainless steel housing is highly resistant to dirt, moisture and shock
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Maxim iButton temperature logger is a self-contained, self-powered, and field-rugged package that measures just over 0.5 inches in diameter. Based on iButton technology, the logger consists of a computer chip, temperature sensor, and battery enclosed in a 16mm thick stainless steel can.
Mechanics
The small size of the temperature data logger allows it to be securely hidden in important monitoring areas. Each iButton has a unique ID to ensure traceability. The logger uses its stainless steel can as an electronic communications interface. By simply touching the logger to the DS1402 USB reader, the user can set up deployments, upload data, and view the logger status using Maxim OneWireViewer Software or 3rd party programs.
Design
iButton loggers are rugged enough to withstand environmental hazards, indoors or outdoors. The durable stainless steel package is resistant to dust and moisture. A full line of accessories are available for mounting and deploying the loggers including adhesive pads, keychain fobs, and underwater housings.
Applications
Common applications include water temperature profiling, cargo transportation monitoring, ambient air monitoring, animal roosting behavior studies, new product research & development, wide-area temperature networks and much more.
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