Connector-free communication for engineers

, are using inductive technology to give a more rugged design that can be used to monitor extreme temperatures or harsh locations. It solves the problem that most data loggers suffer from, that is one of corruption when field engineers try to download monitoring data. Instead of having to physically connect a data logger to a PC, a procedure that can be time consuming for an engineer with multiple data collection devices, the user simply has to place the logger onto an inductive base station to communicate with it. The new Tinytag data loggers, designed by Chichester-based company Gemini Data Loggers, use two inductive coils, one fitted in the logger and the other fitted in an inductive base station. As well as giving users connector-free communication between the data logger and their PC, the devices also require no communication ports and are completely potted, which means they have better dust and water proof capabilities. And according to Gemini, the actual data is transferred up to eight times faster than current technology. The loggers can be used to measure temperature, relative humidity, light, shock, vibration, voltage and current. The devices are very rugged and are being used in a variety of applications including autoclaves, long-term submersion applications and lightweight packaging. Four waterproof models, Tinytag eXtra, have also been designed specially for the food industry. DP Gemini Data Loggers