Paperless Chart Recorders

[spanishfly25]

We are in the process of replacing all of our paper temperature and humidity recorders with paperless recorders. The Honeywell Multitrend recorder looks so far as the best choice but kind of pricy, does anyone have other recommendations for cheaper and reliable recorder?

[yonker08]

If you have multiple locations to monitor; Omega use to sell ckt cards that can accept up to 16 inputs. The monitor probes were sold separately. I looked into this years ago to monitor the temps and humidity in 9 different missile test stations. It was cheaper then buying separate recorders. The only snag was the software.     

[spanishfly25]

I need them for Walk in freezers and stability chambers. They already have a Reese monitoring system that alarms security when anything changes. They want the recorders as back up system and also to give a local display to technicians.

[yonker08]

I would still recommend Omega. They're on-line and you can order their 40lbs of catalogs

[B-rad 4d]

The past few bases I have been to used the Hart Scientific 1620. It is very reliable and easy to use. They run about 2K.

[michael morris]

Probably the best Paperless Chart Recorder available that is cost effective is Monarch Instruments DC Series and others. Simple to order, configure and if the unit needs repair and/or calibration (ANZI z540, ISO 17025 ISO 9001, etc. you can call their Rep in Houston- American Analog Co and purchase, repair a existing unit and calibration too- they do alot and have had many needing cal and good nice knowlegable people. Worth checking out. Let me know your findings- I'd be interested.

[Hawaii596]

I don't think the term "paperless chart recorder" has to be used.  Basically, based on the needs, there are a few options that may work.  There are also many digital and analogue transmitters on the market with or without local or remote displays.  You can program them with various software  to log readings.  Some of them are very accurate.  Companies like Newport Instruments, Rotronic, Vaisala - and of course, good old Omega are a few.

[niagarasci]

You might want to check out Madgetech.

[Velasco]

http://us.flukecal.com/products/temperature-calibration/digital-thermometer-readouts/1620a-digital-thermometer-hygrometer?quicktabs_product_details=3
These are the Electronic Chart recorders that most AF labs use now and they have proven to be very reliable, a little pricey though at about $2k.

[griff61]

http://us.flukecal.com/products/temperature-calibration/digital-thermometer-readouts/1620a-digital-thermometer-hygrometer?quicktabs_product_details=3
These are the Electronic Chart recorders that most AF labs use now and they have proven to be very reliable, a little pricey though at about $2k.

We use the same model here

[CalibratorJ]

http://us.flukecal.com/products/temperature-calibration/digital-thermometer-readouts/1620a-digital-thermometer-hygrometer?quicktabs_product_details=3
These are the Electronic Chart recorders that most AF labs use now and they have proven to be very reliable, a little pricey though at about $2k.

We use the same model here

We use em too. I think most, if not all, of the Army labs use them now. The mfr software can be a pain in the butt to install but is just fine once you learn the ins and outs of it. But, we have an routine that captures the data via LAN connection and stores, manipulates it (we're never OOT- JUST KIDDING!), and so on and so forth.
A big plus is they have two ports, so you can monitor two rooms or a lab and a test chamber using one instrument with 2 probes.

[Squidley]

any chance we could get a copy of that program?

[griff61]

any chance we could get a copy of that program?

Ditto...please

[CalibratorJ]

Sorry Squid and Griff, I highly doubt I could get it for you.

[griff61]

Sorry Squid and Griff, I highly doubt I could get it for you.

We could really use it at White Sands...but I see how you are, lol