The Data Probe is the perfect choice for meeting the time and temperature criteria for EPA Class A composting or USDA organic NOP standards. The battery-powered probe automatically records temperatures at intervals of up to two hours, storing up to 16,000 temperature readings; the LCD always displays the last stored reading. Data sets can be downloaded via serial cable from the probe to a laptop or Pocket PC in the field, or to a desktop computer in the office. The data can then be graphed and printed using our Compost Lab™ software for Class A certification.
The rugged stainless-steel probe, with its weatherproof head, is built to withstand the corrosive conditions of composting. The full system includes the data-logging probe itself, a PC-link cable and the Compost Lab software. It is ideal for new or existing commercial compost operations and research programs. The Data Probe will keep a watchful eye on temperatures in any kind of compost system.
Compost Lab™ Software
The Compost Lab eliminates the work of tabulating and graphing time and temperature data. It allows you to easily graph, view and print the information recorded by the Data Probe. The software allows graph smoothing and data-set trimming to allow you to adjust the range and resolution of any graph. And it can send commands to the Data Probe to clear memory, start a new run or change the sampling period or probe-ID label. The software is compatible with PCs or Pocket PCs running Microsoft Windows® or Windows® CE operating systems. The Compost Lab software is free with every Data Probe purchase.
Data Probe Specifications
Shaft
½"-diameter 316 stainless steel
Head
3"-diameter aluminum with LCD readout
Tip
Machined 316 stainless steel with RTD sensor
Length overall
42"
Head dimensions overall
Approx 6" × 3¼"
Temperature range (LCD)
-50° C to 100° C
Temperatre range (environment)
0° C to 100° C
Accuracy
+/- 1° C
Battery life
1½ to 2 years (typical)
Memory capacity
16,000 Samples
Sampling period
10 Seconds to 2 hours
PC Link
RS232 serial cable (supplied)
Options
Windows CE Pocket PC with Compost Lab software installed
