Dataloggers

Anne E. Downey <adowney [at] amphilsoc__org> writes

>I am looking to upgrade our environmental monitoring systems, and am
>shopping around for dataloggers. The HOBO models are attractive from
>a cost standpoint, but it seems with those that one must choose
>between real time display vs. easy portability of data.
>
>I would be interested to hear thoughts about others' experiences
>with various dataloggers both positive and negative as I narrow my
>search.

The Onset HOBO LCD dataloggers are compatible with a Palm-based
datalogger shuttle software called HandCar Pro (It's not USB
compatible, and requires a serial download cable).  I've been using
this set-up with a Palm m500 for years, and it have been quite happy
with it. Unfortunately, it appears as if Onset is no longer offering
this software.  I know that it was a constant headache for them to
keep updating the software every time Palm updated their product
line.  If you have access to an older Palm device and can sweet-talk
Onset into shipping you a copy of the software and the appropriate
download cable, you'll be all set.  It's worth a try--their customer
service and tech support people are usually very accommodating.

Will Jeffers
Collections Care Scientific Research Assistant
Scientific Research Laboratory
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston MA 02115


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