Complete Technical Comparison: The Tempmate S1 V2 versus the Tempmate S1 V3
The Tempmate S1 is affordable, practical, and easy to use. The instrument has become one of the most popular single-use data loggers on the market. Recently, the logger has undergone a version update, with the addition of many new features designed to make cold chain monitoring even more efficient.
This article details the design changes, along with the advantages of the new Tempmate S1 V3.
About The Tempmate S1
The Tempmate S1 data logger is suitable for monitoring temperature-sensitive products throughout an entire cold chain. The device is brimming with features, it’s incredibly straightforward to start, to use, and to retrieve data.
Users can start the logger with a simple button press, position it for transport. At the receiving end of its journey, the USB plugs into a computer, and voila, a PDF (or CSV) report generates instantly!
The Technical Comparison
Our technical comparison between the Tempmate S1 V2 and V3 models in the table below highlights numerous updated specifications (in green shading).
Tempmate S1 V2
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Tempmate S1 V3
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| Size (mm) |
80 x 47 x 7 mm | 88 x 47 x 8 mm |
| Weight (g) |
14.6 g | 15.2 g |
| Battery |
CR2450 Button cell | CR2450 Button cell |
| Protection Class |
IP67 / NEMA 6 | IP67 / NEMA 6 |
| Connection to Computer |
USB 2.0, A-Type (integrated) | USB 2.0, A-Type (integrated) |
| Shelf Life |
24 months | Minimum 24 months |
| Temperature Range |
–30 °C to 70 °C | –30 °C to 70 °C |
| Temperature Accuracy |
±0.5°C (–20°C/+40°C); ±1.0°C (others) | Typical accuracy ±0.2°C (0-60°C) ±0.5 (others)3 |
| Temperature Resolution |
0.1 °C | 0.1 °C |
| Data Memory |
16,000 measurements | 31,200 measurements |
| Recording Duration |
110 days (10 min.) = Standard Model Other models on request | 200 days (10 min.) = Standard Model Other models on request |
| Data Export |
PDF & CSV | PDF & CSV |
| Alarm Configuration |
Up to 5 points individually adaptable | Up to 6 points individually adaptable |
| Start Mode |
At the push of a button or software | At the push of a button or preprogrammed scheduled start |
| Stop Mode |
At the push of a button or software | At the push of a button or preprogrammed scheduled start |
| Software |
PDF or CSV program/tempbase.®-D optional | PDF or CSV program Optional: Cloud Ready with the tempmate.®-Cloud |
| PDF and CSV Export |
PDF and CSV report is available at any time available without stopping the logger | PDF and CSV report is available at any time available without stopping the logger |
| Validation Certificate |
Yes, 6 points on paper and saved as PDF | Yes, 6 points as PDF in memory for each appliance and online database |
| Press Seal bag and Accessories |
Included - for reconfigured loggers | No need |
| Certification |
EN 12830, CE, RoHS | Compliant to EN 12830 & according to FCC, CE, RoHS |
| Serial Number |
Yes, for each device, e.g., S116030000-01 | Yes, for each device, e.g., 041C6E7A545880 and each packaging unit, e.g., S119060001 |
Instrument Choice Scientists Comparison Summary Notes
The Tempmate S1 V3 is superior the V2 in the following notable ways;
- Enhanced shelf life.
- Increased accuracy (average accuracy of ±0.2°C).
- Expanded memory (31,200 measuring points).
- Extended runtime (up to 200 days).
- An extra-alarm point - now up to 6 selectable temperature limits (high and low) for an even more detailed analysis.
- The addition of a time-scheduled start for easier internal handling.
- New access to the Validation Certificate via an online database (previously the Certificate was located only on the unit).
- Environmentally friendly. No zip bags are required, plus all accompanying shipping and validation certificates are digitised. All necessary documentation is available online at www.tempmate.com.
- There are serial numbers for both the device and the packaging unit for improved traceability.
- Optional: Cloud-Ready with the tempmate.®-Cloud.
- All improvements achieved with only a minor increase in size and weight.
Conclusion
The continuous development and enhancement of the popular Tempmate S1 have resulted in a robust and user-friendly logger that is easy for us to recommend for cold chain monitoring.
Want more information on the Tempmate S1 V3? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist! We're here to help! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].
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