How Data Loggers Gradually Made It into the Mainstream Market and Making Major Transitions Ever Since
Data loggers or ACR Data Loggers have gained popularity in a variety of applications since their invention because they monitor and record changes in critical parameters over time. Data loggers are available in single channel and multiple channel variations. They can be externally powered fixed installations or portable, stand-alone units. Most stand-alone data loggers are battery-powered, allowing them to record data even when in transit and for an extended duration. When first introduced, adoption of the data logger was slow. Many criticized the new ‘technology’ expressing concerns that: Data loggers would require a high initial investment cost even for a small project. Not all the required features could be found available in a single data logging device or its software. If the device malfunctioned, data would be lost or not recorded. Some data loggers would take readings only at factory set intervals and could not be user configured for the intended ...