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News Release from: Lamerholm Electronics | Subject: RD317 ShockLog
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 November 2005
Product damage monitoring
Lamerholm Electronics offers the RD317 ShockLog as a cost-effective method for monitoring shock and other environmental influences, on goods in transit.
Lamerholm Electronics offers the RD317 ShockLog as a cost-effective method for monitoring shock and other environmental influences, on goods in transit Designed for ease of use, even by unskilled personnel, the RD317 contains several unique features that significantly reduce both purchase and usage costs
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 3 Mar 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Its compact and lightweight design, combined with a battery life of up to 9 months, makes it ideally suited for routine monitoring.
Engineers at Lamerholm have incorporated the latest in iButton technology making set-up, downloading data and stop/start commands a simple operation.
iButton control means that a PC or hand-held computer is not necessary to fully utilize the ShockLog, a bonus for field staff and a cost-saving feature.
With a long battery life and housed in an aluminium case sealed to IP67, up to 500 days of history can be recorded via timeslot graphics.
No important events will be missed as the ShockLog has been designed to record the first incident, followed by the next 9 most significant events.
Real time data stamping identifies when a shock has occurred and when combined with the axis of impact information, provides evidence of the likely damaging event so appropriate action can be taken.
From the data collected by the RD317, companies have information that indicates whether potential damage has occurred through incorrect handling, poor quality packaging or inadequate temperature or humidity control.
Working as both a visible and arbitration deterrent, use of the ShockLog RD317 enhances a company's image and provides evidence that quality and customer service is a top priority.
Providing significant cost savings over similar products, the RD317 now brings tri-axial shock monitoring to companies where, until now, price was an issue.
Already, the RD317 ShockLog has been used to protect such products as temperature sensitive foodstuffs, delicate electronics, medical equipment and even unmanned aircraft. Request a free brochure from Lamerholm Electronics ...
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