Oops, not Hanwell, I should know better than to type things before having coffee.

I can add that I love the little U-shuttle thing. I monitor about 25 of these regularly and the shuttle is so easy to deal with and transfer data once the readers have some. The software is clunky, but you can name each sensor when you set them up so there is no confusion regarding where the data is from when looking at multiple readings at once. You can also customize how often it takes a reading, etc.  

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Sent: Jan 29, 2009 10:47 AM
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Subject: Re: Need Advice on Thermohygrometers and Hygrothermographs

My 2C
 
I agree with the HOBO loggers (Made by Onset, not Hanwell).  I don't consider $80 expensive for the U-10 T/RH model, but that's a personal opinion.  You will also need the HoboPro software at $99.  But for 6 rooms, you can have a real datalogging system for $600 complete.  This is assuming you have a laptop to use for launching/downloading.  If not, buy their shuttle for $250 or so.
 
I have specific suggestions on launching/downloading that I would be happy to email directly to you if you are interested.  Good luck.
 
Marc

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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Need Advice on Thermohygrometers and Hygrothermographs

I recommend the Hanwell Hobo systems, they are more flexible and save the data digitally. The first one you posted doesn't look like it records anything. Hanwells can start off a bit pricey (though less than the price of a hydrothermagraph) and can be upgraded later. I like the U series loggers.

http://www.onsetcomp.com/data-logger


At 07:20 AM 1/29/2009, you wrote:
Dear List,
 
I am in need of a climate monitoring system that will cover curation, lab, library, archives, and exhibit spaces.  Minimally, I have six rooms to monitor.  I am requesting advice on thermohygrometers and hygrothermographs.  I have a limited budget and I am weighing options between the following systems at www.gaylord.com.
 
1) Item # WW-52045 & WW-52046 - a thermohygrometer with remote sensors (see link) - http://www.gaylordmart.com/adblock.asp?abid=14558&sid=37D77C65A7FB41F78DA863C43BDC4C
 
2) Item # WW-A1731 - Hygrothermograph, Standard Model, Maxant (see link) -
http://www.gaylordmart.com/adblock.asp?abid=2151&sid=37D77C65A7FB41F78DA863C43BDC4C
 
Can anyone recommend any other systems or suppliers?
 
Sincerely,
 
Timothy E. Baumann, PhD, RPA

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Indiana University

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