Tinytag data loggers support energy efficiency applications by accurately monitoring energy usage, CO2, and temp/RH. The range includes the Energy Logger, a portable, non-invasive device for monitoring single and three phase power usage.
Tinytags may be used locally or throughout a building, helping to identify where steps can be taken to improve energy efficiency, maximise cost savings, and ensure the occupants’ wellbeing.
- The Energy Logger is used to monitor single and three phase power usage of individual high-consumption equipment or entire premises. Usage monitoring in facilities with power-hungry equipment can perform an important role in ongoing energy efficiency policies.
- Temperature and humidity loggers help validate whether heating and ventilation systems are working correctly; record conditions to help comply with H&S regulations; monitor the effects of building materials, e.g. loft or wall insulation; and help calculate building temperature losses.
- Carbon dioxide loggers help verify the performance of ventilation systems, helping to prevent a build-up in CO2 levels which can cause reduced concentration in occupants and in some cases can lead to health problems. They can also help with adhering to BB101 recommendations concerning ventilation and CO2 concentrations in school buildings.
For example, regular monitoring with the Tinytag Energy Logger has proved effective for European Freeze Dry, a leading multi-product freeze drying facility and speciality freeze drying services provider. European Freeze Dry monitors the energy consumption of all plant and equipment at its site: the Energy Logger is used in 24 hour periods on equipment such as vacuum pumps, vacuum boosters, air compressors, pumps etc. The recorded data is analyzed to identify areas where usage or loading of equipment can be reduced. Where modifications to systems or practices are implemented the equipment will then be monitored again to quantify savings and efficiencies.
The Energy Logger is safe and easy to use, costing £795 +VAT. This portable, self-configuring device can be used for spot-checks or for longer term recording. Non-invasive flexible coils are used to monitor the current in each phase of a three phase supply while the voltage information may be obtained via a standard 13A wall socket. The logger records data which is downloaded to a PC. The unit also records ‘Power Factor’ (PF) data, a measure of power transmission efficiency: this can be significant because power companies typically charge a higher rate for industrial or commercial customers with a low PF. It is often easier to look at logger readings than attempt to decipher electricity bills (which are often estimated) or meter readings!
Gemini Data Loggers has been designing and manufacturing the Tinytag range of data loggers in the UK since 1992 and trades globally with a network of over 40 distributors.
See Gemini’s full range of data loggers at The Energy Event, Stand B51, 16-17 Sept, NEC
Gemini Data Loggers (UK) Ltd
Scientific House
Terminus Road
Chichester
PO19 8UJ
+44 (0)1243 813000
