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A thermocouple data logger with high-contrast LCD screen

Lascar Electronics' new EL-GFX-TC standalone USB logger features an on-board dot-matrix display, and is capable of measuring and storing up to 252,000 temperature readings, resolved to the nearest 0.1 digit, from a single J, K or T-type thermocouple input.

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Featuring a high-contrast graphic LCD screen, the unit provides real-time analysis of readings either as a data summary (showing highest and lowest readings and alarm conditions) or as a trend graph that updates as new data is added.

The EL-GFX-TC features three buttons to navigate through an on-screen menu. This menu provides the user with access to the real-time data in trend or summary format as well as allowing them to stop and restart the data logger without re-connecting to the host-PC. Multiple data logging sessions can be stored on the device ready for upload at a later date.

Powered by two user replaceable ½ AA batteries, the data logger can be used independently or plugged directly into a wall socket using a USB AC power supply. The unit is supplied with a magnetic clip allowing wall or refrigeration mounting.

The EL-GFX-TC data logger is supplied with a K-Type thermocouple. Fitted with a standard mini-thermocouple connector on the base of the data logger, users can choose however to use either J or T-type thermocouples instead if they wish.

The accompanying configuration software, EL-WIN-USB is free to download here providing the means of setting up, downloading and viewing data from the EL-GFX data loggers and allows the user to name the unit, select degrees C or degrees F measurement, set high and low alarms and determine logger start time.

The EL-GFX-TC is available immediately from Lascar Electronics at a cost of £94.95 with significant discounts for higher volume orders.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.