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Temperature/RH: ThermaViewer Versus the Other Guys

The biggest difference between the ThermaViewer and the other guys is:

1. The number of sensors;
2. Accuracy of the measurements;
3. How far away the sensor can be positioned;
4. The temperature/RH, pressure sensors;
5. The amount of data displayed;
6. The COST.

Temperature & RH	ThermaViewer®	Dickson FH125	Fluke 5020A
Number of Sensors	4	1	1
Sensor Cable Length	20 ft - 200 ft	10 inch	10 ft
Temp Range	-200F to 990°F	-10F to 120F	32F-122F
Temp Accuracy	0.3°C or 0.2°C	1.0°C	0.25°C
RH Range	0% to 100%	0% to 95%	20% to 70%
RH accuracy	3%	2%-3%	2%
Data Points Saved	160,000	31,744	400,000
Data Displayed	305 days	32 Days	Variable?
Alarm	Min, Max, Power Failure	High/Low	Min, Max, Rate
PC interface	$0.00	$ 69/seat	$ 295/seat
Cost	$ 399	$ 699	$ 1,495
Total Cost	$ 715 w 4 sensors	$ 768.00	$ 1,790.00
Extras needed			Additional Software Licenses
Options	0.2°C sensor $ 25.00	100' Cable $ 99.00?	2nd sensor $ 395.00 0.125°C sensor $ 200.00

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ThermaViewer Versus Chart Recorders

The biggest difference between the ThermaViewer® and conventional chart recorders is:

1. The number of sensors;
2. Accuracy of measurements;
3. Whether data is stored or not;
4. Ongoing expense of paper, pens, labor or maintenance;
5. The amount of data displayed;
6. Ease of reading the data display.

	ThermaViewer	Dickson THDX	Omega/Newport CT485B
Technology	Electronic	Mechanical	Mechanical
Number of sensors	4	1	1
Sensor Cable Length	20 ft - 200 ft	10 inch	built in sensor
Temp Range	-200°F - 90°F	-22F to 122F	2- 120F
Temp Accuracy	0.3°C - 0.2°C	1.0°C	1.0°C
RH Range	0% to 100%	0% to 95%	2% - 98%
RH accuracy	±3%	±2%-3%	±3%-5%
Data Points Saved	160,000	None	None
Data Displayed	305 days	1, 7, 31 Days	1, 7, 32 days
Alarm	High/Low relay	High/Low	Alarm contact
PC  software	Included	Not available	Not available
Cost	$ 715.00	$ 649.00	$ 642.00
Recurring costs	0.00	60.00/yr	39.00/yr
Total Cost/Sensor	$ 179.00	$ 709.00 + ???	$ 681.00 + ???
Extras needed	none	Charts-Pens/yr $ 39.00	Charts-Pens/yr $ 39.00
Options	100' cable $50	100' cable $99