Digital pressure gauges equipped with data logging capabilities for capturing precise measurements at user-defined intervals, with options for PC data transfer and charting.
Data logging pressure gauges offer a sophisticated solution for professionals needing to both monitor and record pressure measurements over time. These instruments uniquely combine the immediate visual feedback of a digital pressure display with the capacity to store extensive datasets on internal memory, which can then be transferred to a computer via RS232 or USB interfaces for detailed analysis, charting, and reporting using specialized software. This dual capability makes them indispensable for applications ranging from unattended system monitoring and performance verification to intricate diagnostics and research, allowing engineers and technicians to capture transient events, track trends, and maintain comprehensive records at user-selectable logging intervals.
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Find out more about Data Logging Pressure Gauges to determine which product options and capabilities will best meet your application requirements.
Data logging pressure gauges represent a significant advancement for professionals requiring both immediate pressure indication and comprehensive data acquisition capabilities. These instruments seamlessly integrate the direct anologue or digital display of a standard pressure gauge with the sophisticated functionality of a data logger, capturing pressure measurements directly onto internal, often non-volatile, memory. This onboard storage is crucial for applications where unattended monitoring is necessary, such as long-term system performance analysis, leak detection tests over extended periods, or capturing intermittent pressure spikes in hydraulic or pneumatic systems that might otherwise go unnoticed. The capacity of this internal memory can vary, allowing for the storage of thousands of readings, ensuring that sufficient data is captured for thorough analysis.
The ability to transfer these stored measurements, or even stream pressure data in real-time, to a personal computer, laptop, or dedicated data acquisition system is a core feature. This data transfer is typically facilitated through established communication interfaces like RS232 serial ports, valued for their robustness in industrial environments, or the more ubiquitous USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection, offering plug-and-play convenience. The selection of logging intervals is a critical user-configurable parameter, allowing engineers and technicians to define the frequency of data capture, from rapid sampling rates measured in milliseconds for dynamic events, to slower rates spanning minutes or hours for monitoring gradual changes in processes such as curing, sterilization, or environmental pressure monitoring.
Accompanying PC software often provides a suite of tools that extend far beyond simple data transfer. This software enables users to manage logging sessions, configure device parameters, and, crucially, perform detailed data analysis. Functionality commonly includes the generation of customizable charts and graphs for visual trend identification, the creation of tabulated data reports suitable for documentation or compliance purposes, and the ability to export data in common formats like CSV or directly into spreadsheet programs for further manipulation. Advanced features might include options for statistical analysis, annotation of data points, or the overlaying of multiple data sets for comparative studies, which is invaluable for research engineers and calibration technicians.
The dual functionality of these gauges means that an operator can observe live pressure readings on the clear digital display for immediate operational checks or manual process adjustments, while concurrently logging data for subsequent, more detailed scrutiny. This is particularly beneficial in field commissioning, system diagnostics, or during process validation where both instantaneous values and historical trends are important. For instance, a process engineer might use a data logging pressure gauge to monitor pressure fluctuations in a chemical reactor, using the real-time display for operational control and the logged data to optimize reaction parameters or identify efficiency improvements. Similarly, maintenance technicians can deploy these gauges to troubleshoot machinery, capturing pressure profiles during operation to diagnose faults in hydraulic power units or pneumatic control systems. The ability to program start and stop times for logging, or even trigger logging based on specific pressure thresholds, further enhances their utility in capturing specific events without manual intervention.
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Specifying pressure gauges with data logging functionality
Computer interface type
How do you want to transfer logged data from the pressure gauge to a computer, USB, RS485, Ethernet, Bluetooth, memory stick, mobile cellular network, or WiFi?
Viewing readings during logging
How do you want to view saved readings during logging?
Do you want to view a logging trend chart on the pressure gauge display or only on a computer screen via a communications link?
Memory size
Does the pressure gauge need to store data internally?
What is the maximum number of readings you need to collect in one logging session?
How many logging sessions will you need to run before the next opportunity to upload data from the pressure gauge?
Logging rate
What will be the minimum time interval you need between saved pressure data points?
How quickly do you want to collect pressure readings, is there a very brief pressure change event that you want to be able to record, or is it only a gradual trend in pressure change you are interested in recording with the pressure gauge?
Test reports and certificates
Do you need to generate your own printed reports or certificate to document the logging results?
Are you using the pressure gauge to carry out leak tests or performance tests, and need a software solution to produce a test report as documentation evidence of the test?
Exporting logged data
Will you need to export the logged data to another software program in order to process the test results ?
Do you need to save the recorded results or convert a data file to a common file format such as .txt (text) or .csv (comma separated values), so that it can be easily imported into another software program such as Excel or Google Sheets?
Checklist for data logging pressure gauge requirements
Define your data logging pressure gauge requirements using this checklist:
- View readings during logging?
- Memory size?
- Minimum logging rate?
- Computer interface type?
- Test reports and certificates?
- Exporting log data?
- Operating pressure range?
- Pressure reference?
- Power supply?
- Installation type?
- Accuracy?
- Resolution?
- Pressure connection fitting?
- Other measurement parameters?
- Number of pressure input channels?