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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 Probes	2	1	1
Probe Cable	1 inch – 100 feet	10 inches	10 ft
Probe 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 probes can be positioned far away from the display.
Easy setup and begins collecting data immediately.
Installs in minutes with no programming or maintenance.
The simple chart display 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.
Trigger strobe/siren or dialer in emergencies.
Requires no maintenance or supplies (paper, pens, PC, chart changing).

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