Somewhat OT, Standalone datalogger

My boss has asked me to log the flow rate from a flow transmitter over a 2 week period. We would need to log the data once every hour. I have used data loggers such as paperless recorders but they are kinda pricey and I just need to monitor one 4-20 mA input and be able to store the data. I was just looking at a device called the DaqPro which has 8 inputs but costs about $1,000. Any advice?

How about the Dataq Instruments DI-710-UH for $499?

Or check out The Data Logger Store . They have $69 USB port single channel devices if you have a spare PC and some standalone units for under $100.

I never have used either of these devices but they look like thay may fit your needs.

Thanks Mike! Lots of options.

It may not be the best solution, but hey, this is a PLC site. A DL05 PLC with a 4-20 mA analog input module will do the job. You need to log data once per hour for two weeks. That's only 336 V memory addresses. When the two week period is done, upload the data from the PLC, clear out the V memory locations, and you're ready for another two weeks.

PLC (D0-05DR) will set you back $99.00
Analog module (F0-04AD-1) is another $79.00
Programming software (PC-PGM-105) is $99.00
Cable (D2-DSCBL) is $30.00
Total cost $307.00

You can also use a Unitronics M91, but I suggest the Vision 120. a little more money, about $500, but includes graphical display, full database, and Real-time Clock functions. Enough memory you can sample and store every 5 minutes if you want, and export directly to excel.

www.unitronics.com

I've used one of these. They work pretty well.

Omega

Check out Entertron, for their SmartPak plc and DataloggeR.

They should fit your application.

for more information, call Entertron and ask for Shephen.

Best Regards.....kc