Palm-based infrared readout capability for water temperature loggers.

Onset Computer Corporation has introduced a new Palm-based infrared data readout capability for its HOBO[R] Water Temp Pro underwater data loggers. With a Palm handheld running the company's HandCar[TM] EX data transport software, users can now quickly and easily offload Water Temp Pro data from data loggers deployed in streams, lakes, oceans, and other bled sites without a laptop PC.

In addition to providing on-location infrared data logger readout and launch capabilities, HandCar EX has other useful functions. For example, users can start loggers on location, view current measurements, and check battery status. Data from multiple loggers can be stored on the Palm handheld and later offloaded to a PC for graphing, analysis, or data export with the company's easy-to-use BoxCar[R] Prof 4.3 software.

The HOBO Water Temp Pro data loggers sets a new standard for monitoring temperatures in underwater and condensing environments. Precision sensors and 12-bit resolution provide [+ or -] 0.2[degrees]C accuracy over the full measurement range of 0 to 50[degrees]C in water and -20 to 70[degrees]C in air.

HandCar EX software, which is bundled with Onset's HandCar 1.1, is currently available for shipping for $40. Water Temp Pro data loggers are also available for S 110.

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