WIRELESS FUNGAL LOGGER LR8520 HIOKI

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  • Compact 1-channel wireless logger
  • Measures temperature, humidity, fungal index
  • Predicts fungal growth stages
  • Bluetooth® data to smartphone/PC

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Description

Revolutionizing Environmental Monitoring with Hioki Logger

In the meticulous world of environmental control and material preservation, the ability to predict and prevent adverse conditions is paramount. Traditional methods often fall short in providing the real-time, nuanced data necessary to truly understand and manage subtle threats like fungal growth. Enter the Hioki LR8520 Wireless Fungal Logger, a compact yet remarkably powerful 1-channel device that fundamentally transforms how we approach environmental monitoring. This innovative logger isn’t just about recording temperature and humidity; it delves deeper, offering sophisticated Fungal Index and Growth Prediction capabilities. It’s an intelligent system designed to proactively assess and visualize the likelihood of fungal proliferation, providing invaluable insights that empower users to take timely preventative measures, safeguarding sensitive environments and valuable assets from unseen biological threats.

Fungal Index: Predicting Growth Potential

At the core of the Hioki LR8520’s intelligent design lies its Fungal Index, a crucial metric that quantifies the ease with which fungi can begin to grow. This index is not merely a direct measurement, but a sophisticated calculation derived from the precisely monitored temperature and relative humidity of the environment. Expressed as a value ranging from 0 to 200, the Fungal Index provides an immediate and intuitive indication of the environmental favorability for fungal development. A higher index value signifies a greater propensity for fungal growth. This predictive power allows users to anticipate the potential onset of fungal growth and contamination, enabling them to intervene long before visible signs appear, thus averting costly damage and ensuring product integrity.

Growth Prediction: Visualizing Contamination Risk

Building upon the insights provided by the Fungal Index, the Hioki LR8520 further enhances its predictive capabilities with Growth Prediction. Fungal growth isn’t just about instantaneous conditions; it’s a cumulative process that occurs when conducive environmental conditions are sustained over a period. The Growth Prediction feature leverages the cumulative value estimated from the Fungal Index to forecast actual fungal contamination. This goes beyond just identifying favorable conditions; it provides a tangible forecast of when actual growth is likely to occur. To make this complex data easily digestible, the Hioki LR8520 employs intuitive illustrations, depicting fungal growth in 5 distinct stages based on this accumulative value. This visual representation allows for quick assessment and informed decision-making, providing a clear roadmap for proactive environmental management.

Protecting Food and Grain Storage

One of the most critical applications for the Hioki LR8520 lies within food and grain storage facilities. The issue in these environments is delicate: while grain is traded by weight, its quality is inextricably linked to maintaining dryness. Increased humidity, on the other hand, introduces a severe risk of fungal contamination. If fungal growth is discovered, the consequences are dire, often requiring the destruction of the entire volume of product, leading to immense financial losses and supply chain disruptions. The WIRELESS FUNGAL LOGGER provides a revolutionary solution. By continuously monitoring the Fungal Index and Growth Prediction, operators can easily assess if environmental conditions are promoting fungal growth, allowing them to precisely estimate how high the humidity can be safely raised without risking spoilage. This prevents unnecessary drying, preserving grain weight, while simultaneously safeguarding against costly contamination.

Optimizing Building Environments for Health

Buildings, particularly modern structures with their high degree of air tightness, present unique challenges regarding indoor air quality and fungal growth. Fungi can proliferate easily in any season, with summer being particularly problematic in areas affected by cool, condensing air from air conditioning units. Historically, building managers have often resorted to excessively controlling temperature and humidity in an attempt to prevent fungal growth, leading to inefficient energy consumption and uncomfortable indoor climates. The WIRELESS FUNGAL LOGGER offers a smarter approach. By precisely identifying the ranges and locations where fungal growth is most likely to occur, facilities can implement moderate air conditioner settings tailored to specific zones. This not only effectively prevents fungal growth but also results in significant energy conservation, reducing operational costs and creating a healthier, more sustainable indoor environment without over-cooling or over-drying.

Wireless Data Collection and Real-time Monitoring

The Hioki LR8520 is a truly modern instrument, designed for seamless data acquisition and analysis thanks to its built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology. This allows users to effortlessly collect data from the logger using a smartphone or PC, even while measurements are ongoing. A highly convenient feature is that no matter when you choose to collect the data during measurement, all data is automatically merged into one single file, eliminating the hassle of manually combining fragmented datasets. This simplifies record-keeping and trend analysis. Furthermore, when used in conjunction with the Hioki LR8410-20, users can benefit from real-time monitoring, viewing waveforms and numerical values directly in the field. Its compact, pocket-sized design means it can be placed virtually anywhere, resolving issues related to installation space and making it ideal for collecting data from high places or geographically dispersed locations across a large site.

Powering Flexibility and Proactive Alarms

Designed for ultimate flexibility, the Hioki LR8520 offers versatile powering options, capable of operating on two AA-size alkaline batteries for approximately 20 days (at a 1-second recording interval with Bluetooth® ON). To maximize battery life, especially when Bluetooth® communication isn’t continuously required, the instrument incorporates a power-saving function. This intelligent feature automatically activates the Bluetooth® circuit only during predefined time periods, conserving energy without compromising data integrity. During periods when communications are disabled, all measured data is reliably stored in the instrument’s large built-in memory, which can hold up to 500,000 data points per channel. For extended, continuous recording without battery concerns, the logger can be powered via an AC adapter, providing peace of mind for long-term monitoring projects. Additionally, the integrated alarm function allows users to set defined ranges for measured signals, triggering an “ALARM” display if values fall outside these limits. For enhanced visibility, the logger can also be connected to an external buzzer or warning indicator lamp (prepared separately), providing immediate alerts for critical environmental changes.

tpt24: Your Trusted Global Supplier

When investing in a specialized and indispensable instrument like the Hioki LR8520 Wireless Fungal Logger, authenticity and guaranteed quality are paramount concerns. This is precisely where tpt24 distinguishes itself as the undisputed premier online store worldwide for this exceptional product. tpt24 is profoundly committed to delivering an unparalleled purchasing experience, underpinned by an unwavering dedication to product integrity and customer satisfaction across the globe. Every Hioki LR8520 acquired from tpt24 is accompanied by an unconditional guarantee of authenticity and superior quality, assuring you that you receive a genuine, meticulously manufactured instrument that adheres to the highest industry standards. Irrespective of your geographical location, tpt24 provides dependable and secure worldwide delivery, bringing this cutting-edge environmental monitoring device directly to your doorstep, thereby empowering your critical applications with unmatched precision and unwavering confidenc

Specifications

Functionality [Used as standalone product (Data collected manually) ]
Windows PC or Windows tablet (CD-R with software included)
Android smartphone or Android tablet terminal
(Download app from Google Play)
*Communication range varies with the performance of the computer or tablet
(up to a line-of-sight distance of roughly 30 m)
[Used as an input module (Real-time measurement) ]
Device can be used as an LR8410 logging module to record and display data in real time and to control up to 7 units, Communication distance: 30 m
Number of channels 1 temperature channel + 1 humidity channel (Humidity sensor Z2010 or Z2011 is required (sold separately))
Display items Temperature, humidity, fungal index (0 to 200), growth prediction (5 levels)
Measurable range [Temperature] -40˚C to 80˚C, Range 100˚C f.s., Max. resolution 0.1˚C
[Humidity] 0% to 100% RH, Range 100% RH f.s., Max. resolution 0.1% RH
Measurement accuracy
(using Z2010/Z2011)
[Temperature] ±0.5 ˚C (10˚C to 60˚C), If outside above temperature range: Add 0.015 ˚C/ ˚C (-40 ˚C to 10 ˚C) or 0.02˚ C/ ˚C (60 ˚C to 80 ˚C)
[Humidity] ±3% RH (20˚C to 30 ˚C, 20% to 90% RH), Hysteresis: ±1% RH (Added to the humidity measurement accuracy)
Environmental effects and ageing changes: add the below to the accuracy of the humidity measurement
±12% RH (10% RH ≤ humidity <30% RH)
±6% RH (30% RH ≤ humidity <40% RH)
±3% RH (40% RH ≤ humidity <90% RH)
Other functions Measurement value, Date, Time, Number of recorded data, Maximum value, Minimum value, Average value, Alarm, Scaling, Recording operation hold function, Erroneous operation prevention, Comment recording function, Power saving function, Authentication function, Free run
Recording [Capacity] 500,000 data items for each channel [Mode] Instantaneous value [Interval] 0.5 sec to 30 sec, 1 min to 60 min, 14 selections
Power supply ACAdapter Z2003 (100 to 240 V AC, 50 /60 Hz), AA alkaline batteries (LR6) × 2, External power 5 to 13.5 V DC (can also be supplied from USB bus power via a conversion cable)
Continuous operating time
([Capacity] 500,000 data items for each channel) (23˚C)
3.5 months (Recording interval of 1 min, Bluetooth® OFF), 20 days (Recording interval of 1 sec, Bluetooth® ON), 5 days (Recording interval of 0.5 sec, during real-time measurement with the LR8410)
Dimensions and mass 85 mm (3.35 in) W × 61 mm (2.40 in) H × 31 mm (1.22 in) D (Excluding protrusions), 95 g (3.3 oz) (Not including the battery)
Included accessories CD-R (Instruction Manual, Logger Utility, Wireless Logger Collector) ×1, Measurement Guide ×1, Caution for Using Radio Waves ×1, AA alkaline batteries (LR6) ×2 , Connection cable L1010 ×1

Countries and regions where wireless operation is currently supported (LR8520)

Last update: August 2022
Countries and regions where wireless operation is currently supported Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malta, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam
Note Use of devices that emit radio radiation requires approval in the country of use. Thus, use of the instrument in a country or region where they have not been approved may be subject to penalty as a violation of law.

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