I've been looking through the old listserv discussions on dataloggers because we are needing to replace or upgrade our loggers. I've got some good insights but have additional questiosn.
We have been using Hobos (manually dowloaded) but our shuttle broke and can't be replaced. I seen here and on their website that Onset is transitioning to Hobos that are bluetooth connected, which we may or may not be able to use since I work for a state government which may restrict using the app on personal devices and not sure yet if we have a work issued device on which to use the app. If that issue is overcome, I see that the app then sends the data to HoboLink which creates graphs etc. I am curious as to what museum people familiar HoboLink think of it? Especially in comparison to eclimatenotebook which was developed specifically with the needs of cultural institutions in mind. We currently use eclimatenotebook and really like it and I would like to continue using it. I do see where data on HoboLink could be downloaded as a CSV file which could then be uploaded to eclimatenotebook. However, that is an extra step I would prefer to avoid. Can we send Hobo data directly from the Hobo app to eclimatenotebook bypassing HoboLink?
I will look at/watch the FAIC resources provided in other discussion threads on choosing the right datalogger for my institution. But those are getting dated. So are there other loggers (Bluetooth enabled or otherwise) besides Hobos which I should consider because they can be uploaded to eclimatenotebook without the extra step?
I wanted to look at the PEM 2 dataloggers since they are from IPI which created eclimatenotebook but I can't seem to find them for sale anywhere : / Is IPI no longer selling their own brand of dataloggers?
Thanks in advance for your assistance. Have a great weekend.
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Katherine Owens
Curator of Collections
Missouri State Museum
Jefferson City, MO
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-21-2017 10:23 AM
From: Ann Roos
Subject: Dataloggers
Hi Kali,
We use a mixture of HOBOs and PEM2s. I really like the PEM2 dataloggers developed by the Image Permanence Institute. They are easy to use, the batteries last much longer, and the logger holds a lot more data. We also pay for a subscription to use the online eClimate Notebook software, also developed by the IPI. It has been an invaluable tool for us to document and track temperature and relative humidity in our exhibit and storage spaces. We can still upload the HOBO data, but there are a couple extra steps. We also have some gaps in our data from when the HOBO ran out battery power and/or storage space. The PEM2s are a bit more pricey than the HOBOs though ($349 each for 1-9 units, $299 each for 10+ units), so I can see why others may not choose them and then there is an annual fee to use eClimate Notebook as well. Good luck with you decision!
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Ann Roos
Museum Curator
Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front NHP
Richmond, CA
Original Message:
Sent: 09-20-2017 06:19 PM
From: Kali Mason
Subject: Dataloggers
Hello,
I am looking to purchase some new dataloggers. We have a mixture of really old HOBO ones (which are on the way out) and the Lascar wifi loggers. The wifi ones have been an issue of late and keep not properly connecting to the wifi. I've checked our signal and it is fine, so it seems to be a problem with the loggers. Can anyone recommend a good, reliable electronic logger? I was looking at the HOBO MX1101 online...has anyone used that? I'd like to spend $150 - $200 per logger.
Kali