Cold chain transport plays an important role in protecting temperature and humidity sensitive goods. Whether the shipment contains frozen food, seafood, meat, dairy, fresh produce, flowers, pharmaceuticals, or laboratory samples, environmental conditions can affect product quality during storage and transport.
A temperature and humidity data logger is a practical monitoring device used to record environmental conditions throughout the journey. It helps businesses review whether goods have been stored and transported within the required temperature or humidity range.
In this guide, we explain what a temperature and humidity data logger does, where it is commonly used, and how the FT-10TH single use temperature and humidity data logger can support cold chain visibility.
What Is a Temperature and Humidity Data Logger?
A temperature and humidity data logger is a compact electronic device that records temperature and relative humidity over time. It is commonly placed inside a carton, container, refrigerated truck, cooler bag, medical cabinet, freezer, or warehouse area.
During transport or storage, the logger automatically records environmental readings at a configured interval. After the trip is completed, the recorded data can be downloaded and reviewed.
For cold chain logistics, this helps provide a clearer record of what happened during the shipment, rather than relying only on manual checks or arrival inspections.
Why Temperature and Humidity Monitoring Is Important
Cold chain goods can be sensitive to temperature changes. If products are exposed to conditions outside the recommended range, there may be a higher risk of quality issues, product deterioration, or customer complaints.
Humidity can also be important for certain goods. Some products may be affected by excessive moisture, condensation, dryness, or humidity fluctuations during transport and storage.
Using a data logger can help businesses:
Record temperature and humidity history
Identify potential temperature or humidity excursions
Support internal quality control processes
Provide traceability records for shipments
Review transport or storage conditions after delivery
Improve visibility across cold chain operations
A data logger does not replace proper packaging, refrigeration, or handling procedures. However, it can help provide useful evidence and visibility for temperature-sensitive shipments.
Common Applications
Temperature and humidity data loggers are used across many cold chain and storage environments.
Common applications include:
Cold chain transportation
Refrigerated containers and trucks
Frozen food logistics
Seafood, meat, poultry, and dairy transport
Fruit, vegetable, and floral logistics
Pharmaceutical cold chain monitoring
Medical cabinets and freezers
Warehouses and laboratories
Temperature and humidity sensitive cargo
For businesses handling chilled, frozen, or sensitive products, a data logger can be a useful part of the overall monitoring process.
FT-10TH Single Use Temperature and Humidity Data Logger
The FT-10TH is a single use temperature and humidity data logger designed for monitoring and recording environmental conditions during cold chain transportation and storage.
It features a compact and lightweight design with LCD and LED status indication. The device records both temperature and humidity and can generate reports after use.
The FT-10TH is suitable for refrigerated containers, refrigerated trucks, cooler bags, medical storage, cold rooms, laboratories, pharmaceutical transport, food logistics, and other temperature or humidity sensitive applications.
[Insert Image 4: FT-10TH style data logger shown with cold chain cartons and USB reporting concept]
Key Specifications
The FT-10TH is designed for single use monitoring applications and provides configurable settings to match different shipment requirements.
Key specifications include:
Model: FT-10TH
Type: Single Use
Temperature Range: -30°C to +70°C
Temperature Accuracy: ±0.5°C F.S.
Humidity Range: 0% to 100% RH
Humidity Accuracy: ±3% RH at 25°C, 20% to 80% RH; ±5% RH for other conditions
Logging Interval: 1 minute to 24 hours, configurable
Start Delay: 0 minute to 24 hours, configurable
Memory Capacity: Up to 65,000 readings
Battery: CR2032
Battery Life: Up to 120 days
Display: LCD and LED
Connection: USB, optional NFC
Protection Grade: IP65
Alarm Points: Up to 6
Marks: Up to 9
Dimensions: 94mm × 41mm × 8mm
Weight: 27.5g
Compatible Systems: Windows and macOS
Intelligent Monitoring and Reporting
One of the key benefits of the FT-10TH is its reporting function. After the monitoring trip is completed, the logger can be connected directly to a computer via USB.
The device automatically generates encrypted PDF and CSV reports. These reports can include graphs, tables, alarm events, and full temperature and humidity history.
This can help businesses review shipment conditions, keep records, and support traceability for cold chain handling.
For many warehouse and logistics teams, automatic report generation can be useful because it does not require additional software or cables for standard report download.
[Insert Image 6: Computer screen showing PDF/CSV report graph generated from a temperature data logger]
Alarm and Status Indication
The FT-10TH supports configurable alarm settings. If the temperature or humidity exceeds the configured alarm range, the logger can display an alarm symbol on the LCD screen.
The red LED light flashes to indicate abnormal conditions during transport or storage. This helps users quickly identify whether a shipment may need further review.
The logger also includes LED status indicators, allowing users to check operating status more easily during handling.
Single Use Design
The FT-10TH is designed for single use applications. This makes it suitable for one-way shipments, export consignments, customer deliveries, and situations where the device is not expected to be returned.
Single use loggers are commonly used in cold chain logistics because they are simple to deploy and easy to include with outbound shipments.
For best performance, the required parameters should be configured before starting the recording trip. This includes logging interval, start delay, alarm settings, and other required monitoring conditions.
Certifications and Compliance
The FT-10TH is designed with relevant testing and compliance features for temperature and humidity monitoring applications.
Certifications and compliance information include:
CE Certified
RoHS Compliant
EN12830 Compliant
EMC Tested to EN 61326-1:2013
Laboratory Tested by BACL, Bay Area Compliance Laboratories
When selecting a data logger, businesses should always check whether the product specifications and compliance documents are suitable for their own application, industry, customer requirements, or internal quality procedures.
How to Choose a Temperature and Humidity Data Logger
When choosing a data logger for cold chain transport or storage, consider the following:
Required temperature range
Required humidity monitoring
Expected trip duration
Logging interval
Memory capacity
Report format
Alarm settings
Battery life
Size and placement
Required certifications or customer requirements
Computer compatibility
For example, frozen food logistics may require reliable temperature records across a long trip, while pharmaceutical shipments may require more detailed monitoring settings and traceability records.
Choosing the right data logger depends on the product being shipped, the transport environment, and the type of records required after delivery.
Final Thoughts
Temperature and humidity monitoring is an important part of cold chain transport and storage. A data logger can help businesses record environmental conditions, review shipment history, and improve visibility across temperature-sensitive logistics.
The FT-10TH single use temperature and humidity data logger is designed for cold chain transportation, refrigerated storage, frozen food logistics, pharmaceutical monitoring, medical storage, laboratories, and other sensitive cargo applications.
With configurable logging intervals, alarm settings, up to 65,000 readings, LCD and LED indication, USB report generation, and automatic PDF and CSV reports, the FT-10TH provides a practical monitoring option for cold chain and storage environments.
Explore the FT-10TH Temperature and Humidity Data Logger at Linkmark Packaging or contact our team for bulk order enquiries and product information.