Glendale, California, USA: Avery Dennison has launched an active temperature-logging sensor which uses Bluetooth and Near Field Communication technologies.
The new product is designed to automate temperature data collection in cold chain logistics, such as the transport and storing of agricultural goods, seafood, frozen food or pharmaceutical products.
The sensor is a cost-effective and system-agnostic temperature-logging solution which can help logistics managers to better monitor and protect the goods they are shipping, ensuring that they remain within a specific temperature range from the production phase to their delivery to the end customer, the company says.
The temperature logger combines a wireless near-field communication microchip with a Bluetooth microchip, enabling the stored data to be extracted via a tap with an NFC-enabled smartphone, or automatically via a Bluetooth access point, such as Bluetooth beacons and mobile devices with bluetooth connection. It can be password protected for access and use, and supports advanced encryption models where needed.
The sensor can be easily reprogrammed to suit particular applications, using a secure NFC link. This results in a single logger that can be reprogrammed with multiple setting options, and reused multiple times to prevent wastage.
Users have the ability to record up to 500,000 temperature records on the data logger for up to two years with real-time clock accuracy. In real-world applications, this means that there is effectively no limitation on journey times, due to the large memory and lifespan of up to two years, Avery Dennison says.
A user-friendly interface is available on various device platforms, including Cloud-based settings and storage, plus a free app for NFC-enabled smartphones.
