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Low Cost USB Temperature and Humidity Logger

We now have a low cost USB temperature and humidity logger. At $110 it is more expensive than the Thermocron or Logtag humidity loggers, but has the benefit that you don’t require a reader to plug into a PC. This device will plug directly into the USB port of a PC.

So if you are only logging one or a few locations, this is a good solution.

The logger itself looks and feels like a good quality unit. It has a small display to show the current temperature and humidity as well as a push button start. The tripod mount is an odd feature, but when you see the other loggers in the same family (more information to come on these) you see why it’s there.

The logger is reusable and has a replaceable half-AA battery. It’s accuracy makes it acceptable for HACCP but the Thermocron and Logtags offer better accuracy.

The software is adequate for most users. It doesn’t have many of the features that you would fine in eTemperature or the Logtag software, but it is free software. You can view results as a graph or table and save them for later recall. It has a zoom feature for the graph but we did find it initially very frustrating to use and you do have to read the manual to work out how to do it. But it does the job.

We have been testing a number of cheaper units coming out of China. Most of them have a very flimsy feel to them, with poor software and no support. As I said, we liked the quality of the hardware. The software is sufficient. And we support it locally so hopefully you will find the support very good. So over all, it’s a good unit.

We are expecting this unit to be popular with places that only need to monitor a single location or have a one-off type project that they need to do.

What is covered with our shipping insurance?

Our normal terms and conditions (like most businesses) is that you take possession the moment an order ships. If the order is lost or damaged in transit then, in theory, it’s your problem. In reality we will have a conversation and try to work out a good way to resolve the issue where we are both happy (or not too upset).

Shipping insurance is there to remove the drama. If an order is lost or damaged in transit, we will simply send out a replacement, and we will then deal with the courier directly to resolve the original problem.

Our shipping insurance also means that if an order is delayed beyond what is normal and reasonable then we will send you another shipment (stock levels permitting). Then you should receive one of them sooner, and when the second one arrives you simply Return To Sender.

How much is shipping insurance?

Shipping insurance is 5% of the cost of the goods.

Is it worth it? Practically we have had far less than 5% of shipments have problems. It is, however, what Australia Post and other couriers charge. Ultimately insurance is about peace of mind and less hassle when something does go wrong.

Shipping insurance as an option

Shipping insurance is offered as an option on all our web sites. You can select it at the checkout.

For large orders our staff may also ask if you would like shipping insurance.

If you would like shipping insurance on an order you are placing with us, just ask.

Mandatory shipping insurance

Unfortunately we have had a couple of large orders not make it and then the customer refused to pay. A friend suggested that the easy way to avoid the dispute is to insure any shipments where we have a significant risk.

If you would like an immediate line of credit (30 days to pay) and have the goods ship immediately (no credit check delays) and are purchasing over $500 then we will add shipping insurance to your order.

The shipping insurance can be waived if the order is between $500 and $2,000 and you provide us with a formal confirmation that you accept responsibility of the goods once they ship.

Alternatively you can prepay by direct deposit or credit card.

What is not covered?

If there is a clear proof of delivery to the shipping address provided then we class that as delivered. Unfortunately there are cases where it is lost somewhere between the loading dock or receptionist and ending up in your hands. But we also know that a photo of the bag against a generic grey background is not proof of delivery, it is just proof of existence! It needs to be a reasonable proof of delivery.

It also doesn’t cover the expectation of overnight delivery. For example, if we were to ship to Melbourne (we are in Sydney) then we would expect it to be delivered within about 3 days. Most of the time it is overnight, but there are enough floods and other issues that regularly cause minor delays. Sending a second order the next day tends to not fix the problem. If it is super urgent, talk to us about how we can minimise the risk.

For damage claims we ask that you contact us immediately and we will probably ask for photos or some proof. The shipping insurance doesn’t cover claims weeks later. We do have warranty covering our items, but it excludes physical damage (e.g. being dropped). If the goods are damaged in transit then please let us know ASAP so we can cover it under the shipping insurance.