Grant Instruments has introduced its enhanced multi-channel (up to 32 universal inputs) Squirrel SQ2040 series of portable data loggers, featuring a fully configurable graphical LCD display.
The SQ2040 data loggers now include a graphical LCD screen that is designed to be easy to use with a clear and simple navigation system that is fully configurable via the integrated four-button keypad.
The loggers can be remotely configured with no need to connect to a PC or laptop.
Logger status, setup or real-time graphical data are easily viewed, giving results with accuracy better than 0.1 per cent within minutes of switching on.
The 2040 handheld data loggers are designed for mobile data logging applications, such as field research and external engineering projects, including environmental projects, service or commissioning systems or processes in food manufacture and all general engineering and manufacturing production projects.
This multi-purpose logger has 16 differential (or 32 single-ended) analogue input channels to measure current, voltage, resistance and temperature, as well as eight event inputs.
All eight event inputs can either be logged or used as triggers to automatically start or stop logging.
The onboard memory can store up to 14 million readings as well as retain up to six separate logger configurations.
Memory can be extended by using removable MMC/SD cards.
The unit is suitable for more demanding logging applications requiring up to 100 readings per second on four channels (model SQ2040 4F16).
According to Grant Instruments, the Squirrel SQ2040 also has excellent battery life for unattended logging.
It can be powered from internal cells or an external power-supply connection.
The onboard RS232 communications can be connected to a GSM modem and there is a choice between a wireless and an Ethernet port to facilitate system networking and the remote transmission of data.
Squirrelview set-up and download PC software is provided as part of the system, to enable users to export stored data to a chosen PC-based application.
The Squirrel range is compatible with Grant's comprehensive range of temperature probes and with commercially available sensors for measuring a variety of physical parameters.
Each data logger within the Squirrel range comes with a three-year warranty and OEM versions of most products are available on request.
