6 Big Mistakes Buying Data Loggers for the First Time in Puerto Rico.

The most common errors observed when buyers are purchasing data loggers for the first time are:

Error 1. Some buyers don’t know that the temperature data loggers must be calibrated before been use in most thermal mapping studies for medical devices and pharmaceutical purposes.

This calibration must guarantee that the data loggers can meet the specification stated on their datasheets for at least twelve-month (12) periods since they were calibrated. Mistakes Buying Data Loggers

Error 2. Other buyers don’t know that calibration certificates must be traceable to national standards NIST and cover the whole range of measurement for your application.

Error 3. One of the most common mistakes when buying data loggers is assuming they are calibrated or that the calibration certificate is included when you order and purchase them. Mistakes Buying Data Loggers

Sadly, the calibration certificates are not included by “default” with the data loggers at the time you place the purchase order, because normally they are sent to calibration after been buy it.

Error 4. Some buyers assume that the calibration service is free or included in the price of the data logger. Indeed, it is a separate item with a cost that sometimes overpasses two or three times the cost of the data loggers.

Error 5. Many buyers think that the calibration lead time shall be short. Normally, it may take approximately from 2 to 4 weeks after you place your order to buy the data loggers. Mistakes Buying Data Loggers

Recommendations to Avoid Mistakes Selecting Temperature Data Loggers.

We suggest evaluating all your requirements and needs to use temperature data loggers, but, also consider the frequency of use monthly, and how fast you need them on-site for your validation study.

So, you can determine if is better to buy or rent them based on the expertise and time availability of your employees to configure and prepare the trending graphs and summary statistical reports on time.

Before buy, consider the cost of the data loggers, but, also the cost of the calibration and its lead time.

Evaluate and compare the total costs and lead times, against the costs to rent data loggers already calibrated.

If you are NOT using temperature data loggers frequently, consider a fast CIQA rental of the calibrated data loggers required for the thermal study. Thermal Mapping Outcomes