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Indoor

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    Whitepapers Choosing an Occupancy & Light On/Off Data Logger – 5 Important Considerations

    This paper provides guidance on features to consider when choosing an occupancy and light on/off data logger, including calibration, LCD display, logger accuracy and range, speed of deployment, and time-saving software. Learn how to select the right logger for identifying ideal locations in your building where permanent changes in lighting could result in cost savings up to 80%. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Using Data Loggers Beyond Equipment Scheduling

    While data loggers are a great tool for identifying equipment-scheduling opportunities in buildings, their usefulness far exceeds just that one function. This paper discusses how the use of inexpensive data loggers and some spreadsheet analysis can provide all the evidence needed to make powerful building-specific cases for saving money by replacing failed air-handler economizers. It also describes how information from data loggers can be used to accurately calculate the energy savings that can be realized from variable frequency drives (VFDs) on pumps and fans, supply air resets, and boiler lockouts ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Analyzing Air Handling Unit Efficiency with Data Loggers

    Operating a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at optimum efficiency in a commercial setting is complicated, to say the least. There is a very real chance that any number of setpoints, levels, and feedbacks at boilers, chillers, pumps, fans, air delivery components and more can cause costly inefficiencies.

    This 20-page guide, Analyzing Air Handling Unit Efficiency with Data Loggers, explores the air handling systems of an office building to illustrate how data loggers can be used to help optimize their performance. The guide provides 13 best practices for improving air handler efficiency and reducing costs, while maintaining a comfortable working environment for building occupants. ExcerptRead Excerpt


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    Whitepapers Finding Hidden Energy Waste with Data Loggers: 8 Cost-Saving Opportunities

    The first step to reducing building energy costs is identifying energy waste. Statistics on utility bills or name plates on equipment, while useful, are not enough to identify what practices and equipment are contributing to high energy use. Portable data loggers can be used to obtain critical energy use information in a wide range of commercial building types – from manufacturing plants to office buildings. This 12-page best practices guide, Finding Hidden Energy Waste with Data Loggers, describes the data logging equipment you need to obtain information on energy consumption and environmental conditions in commercial buildings. It covers eight common forms of energy waste, and provides an overview of how to gather and analyze data and calculate savings for each opportunity. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Monitoring HVAC Performance with Data Loggers

    Building operators and managers have the difficult job of providing comfortable working conditions and coaxing aging mechanical equipment to operate at peak performance while minimizing energy costs. If the mechanical equipment is old or has inadequate controls, maintaining comfort at a reasonable cost may prove difficult or impossible. Although energy costs typically represent only 1% of a building’s operating expense when occupant salaries are included, they are easily managed expenses. Energy cost savings flow directly to the bottom line as increased profits. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers The Energy Professional’s Guide to Data Loggers and Building Performance

    This 30-page guide, developed in conjunction with Stetz Consulting LLC, details how portable data loggers can be applied in a number of building monitoring applications, such as HVAC systems monitoring, commissioning, Measurement & Verification, and load profiling.

    The guide offers practical tips and techniques on a range of topics, including data logger installation, monitoring plan development, safety, and data interpretation.

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    Whitepapers Monitoring Geothermal Heat Pump Performance

    This paper discusses how portable data logging technology can be used to measure, record, and document the performance of geothermal heat pumps, and provides specific case study examples of how the technology is being applied in geothermal system monitoring applications. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Optimizing Solar Thermal Performance with Data loggers

    This white paper discusses how solar thermal systems, with the help of portable data loggers, can be optimized to deliver the financial benefits residential and commercial users hope to achieve through their investments. The paper shows installers and engineers how portable data logging devices can be used to measure performance of solar thermal systems, pinpoint any defects or inefficiencies, and optimize performance for greater return on investment. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Measurement & Verification: Tapping into ARRA Stimulus Funds

    This paper provides guidance on identifying potential sources of ARRA stimulus funding for energy performance monitoring projects. It details new programs from the ARRA, explains the growing importance of Measurement and Verification (M&V) services, and discusses specific ways ESCOs can apply portable data logging technology to document building energy savings. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Using Data Loggers to Meet LEED® Existing Building Certification Credits

    This paper provides information about how data loggers can make it simple to satisfy many LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance credits. It discusses how the devices can help with the certification process and documenting performance improvements for submission to the U.S. Green Building Council. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Air Compressor Energy Savings: Finding the Low-Hanging Fruit

    This paper discusses different ways to measure compressed air system performance and identify savings opportunities. It provides insight into how portable data loggers can be used to monitor compressor power, and references various compressed air upgrade funding programs throughout the United States. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Data Logger Essentials for Building Commissioning

    This paper provides building owners, building commissioners, performance contractors, HVAC engineers, and others with valuable tips and advice on effectively using data loggers to analyze building performance. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Evaluating and Applying Data Loggers for Pharmaceutical Monitoring

    This paper provides quality assurance managers, regulatory compliance specialists, engineers, and others with valuable tips on evaluating data loggers for pharmaceutical monitoring. It discusses how portable data loggers can be used in a broad range of projects, from analyzing temperatures in an incubation chamber to monitoring packaging and shipping conditions. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Validating Comfort Complaints With Data Loggers

    This paper offers facility managers, HVAC contractors, and others with valuable tips on how low-cost data loggers can be used to validate temperature-related comfort complaints. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Using Data Loggers For Energy Management & IAQ

    This paper provides HVAC engineers, facility managers, and others with useful information on how low-cost data loggers can be used to identify and document energy savings in buildings while improving occupant comfort. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Important Considerations in Buying A Data Logger

    This paper provides HVAC engineers, facility managers, and others with useful information on evaluating portable data loggers. It addresses a range of factors to consider during the product selection process, from measurement accuracy requirements to cost of ownership. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Choosing Data Loggers For Green Building Projects: 10 Important Considerations

    This paper provides energy managers, performance contractors, engineers, and others with valuable tips on evaluating data loggers for green building applications. It discusses how portable data loggers can be used in a broad range of projects, from wind and solar site evaluation to A/C and D/C power monitoring. ExcerptRead Excerpt

Outdoor

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    Whitepapers Deploying Weather Stations: A Best Practices Guide

    From the tropics to the poles, climate, agriculture and other researchers rely on unattended research-grade, data logging weather stations. For example, the US Department of Agriculture uses weather stations to study anything from molecular plant pathology to forest management. Non-government groups, such as universities, use weather stations to study a wide array of subjects including how glacial activity affects air temperature. Additionally, commercial companies depend on weather stations to conduct businesses.

    Our new best-practices guide, Weather Station Deployment Techniques, shares field-proven tips and techniques for installing research-grade weather stations in the field. A range of topics are discussed, including weather station site location, sensor placement, system configuration, and cable protection.

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    Whitepapers Monitoring Wetlands with Data Loggers: A Best Practices Guide

    Wetlands act as a natural filter for polluted water and thus play an essential role in water quality protection. They serve as floodwater storage to help minimize erosion, and create a habitat for many fish and wildlife.

    While a variety of factors have decreased the number of wetlands in the U.S. by half since 1950, many organizations are restoring wetlands back to their original flourishing ecosystems. To ensure success, it is necessary to monitor wetland factors such as water level, temperature, and rainfall.

    This guide shares field-proven best practices for configuring, launching and deploying portable data loggers in wetland monitoring applications. A range of data logger types is covered, and tips are provided on logger installation and maintenance. ExcerptRead Excerpt


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    Whitepapers Monitoring Geothermal Heat Pump Performance

    This paper discusses how portable data logging technology can be used to measure, record, and document the performance of geothermal heat pumps, and provides specific case study examples of how the technology is being applied in geothermal system monitoring applications. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Wind Resource Site Assessment: A Guide to Selecting Monitoring Equipment

    This paper provides project managers and others involved in small- to moderate-scale wind energy projects with details on how data loggers are used to evaluate wind resources.

    It helps simplify the equipment selection process by providing tips and guidance on choosing the right data loggers, sensors and other components for your project. ExcerptRead Excerpt


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    Whitepapers Guidelines For Successful Soil Temperature Monitoring

    This paper provides guidance and tips on how data loggers can be effectively used to monitor soil temperatures in various conditions. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Choosing A Data Logging Weather Station: 5 Important Considerations

    This paper provides researchers, crop consultants, and growers with valuable tips on how to evaluate data logging weather stations, and provides key factors to look at during the product selection process. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Monitoring Green Roof Performance With Weather Stations

    This paper offers guidance and tips on how data logging weather stations can be effectively used to monitor green roof performance. It discusses a range of monitoring applications that can help verify requirements for LEED® Certification credits, such as stormwater management performance documentation. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Weather Stations: Saving Time & Money with Remote Communications

    This white paper provides specific information about three ways weather stations with remote communications can save time and money, and helps you decide whether these systems are right for your application. ExcerptRead Excerpt

Underwater

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    Whitepapers Monitoring Wetlands with Data Loggers: A Best Practices Guide

    Wetlands act as a natural filter for polluted water and thus play an essential role in water quality protection. They serve as floodwater storage to help minimize erosion, and create a habitat for many fish and wildlife.

    While a variety of factors have decreased the number of wetlands in the U.S. by half since 1950, many organizations are restoring wetlands back to their original flourishing ecosystems. To ensure success, it is necessary to monitor wetland factors such as water level, temperature, and rainfall.

    This guide shares field-proven best practices for configuring, launching and deploying portable data loggers in wetland monitoring applications. A range of data logger types is covered, and tips are provided on logger installation and maintenance. ExcerptRead Excerpt


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    Whitepapers Choosing a Conductivity Logger - 5 things you should know

    Whether you are selecting a conductivity logger for the first time or have experience measuring conductivity, this report can help you determine the type of logger that best suits your needs. It highlights the five most important considerations in selecting and deploying a conductivity logger.

    1. Accuracy considerations
    2. Ease of deployment and offload
    3. Software capabilities
    4. Cost of ownership
    5. Deployment considerations
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    Whitepapers Underwater Temperature Loggers: Considerations For Selection & Deployment

    This paper offers guidance and tips on selecting and deploying water temperature loggers. Three main phases of operation are discussed: configuration & launch, deployment, and data retrieval & analysis. ExcerptRead Excerpt

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    Whitepapers Choosing A Water Level Logger: 5 Things You Should Know

    This paper provides hydrology, ecology, stormwater, and waterworks professionals with valuable tips on how to evaluate specific water level data loggers, and points out key factors to be aware of during the product selection process. ExcerptRead Excerpt



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