The PT-104 is a 4-channel temperature measuring data logger. It offers the ultimate in resolution (0.001 °C) and accuracy (0.01 °C). Along with temperature it can also be used to measure resistance and voltage.
Although accurate temperature sensors are widely available, it has been difficult to take advantage of them due to errors caused by the measuring device. Your PT-104 however, is inherently accurate due to its innovative design. Rather than relying on voltage references (which tend to be temperature sensitive) it uses ‘reference’ resistors which are extremely stable (low temperature co-efficient and drift). The exact value of each resistor is stored in an EEPROM to provide the ultimate in accuracy (yearly re-calibration is recommended). A high-performance 24-bit ADC is used to achieve the 0.001 °C resolution.
Temperature
Your PT-104 measures temperature using platinum resistance thermometers (PRTs). Both common industry standards (PT100 and PT1000) are supported. The unit is compatible with 2, 3 and 4 wire sensors (4 wire PT100 sensors are recommended for accurate measurements). A wide range of PT100 sensors (see Accessories) are available for use with your PT-104.
Resistance
When measuring resistance, your PT-104 uses a four-wire circuit to give the greatest possible accuracy.
Two resistance ranges are available (0 to 375 ohms and 0 to 10,000 ohms). The unit is calibrated for 0 to 375 ohms so this range should be used for accurate measurements.
Voltage
For voltage measurements, each input connector can be treated as a differential input with ground, or two single-ended inputs. Both inputs must be zero volts or above, though it does not matter which input has the higher voltage.
Two voltage ranges are
available (0 to 115 mV and 0 to 2500 mV). For the most accurate measurements use the 0 to 2500 mV range.
Software
Your PT100 data logger is supplied with PicoLog data logging software. PicoLog will automatically detect which sensor is connected and will display readings in the correct units.
Also supplied is a software development kit. The SDK contains a range of software drivers and example code that you can use to write your own software or to use your PT-104 data logger with third-party software.
But I need to measure more channels…
Your PT-104 is capable of measuring up to 4 channels at once. Need more channels? No problem. Using PicoLog you can connect up to 4 Pico data loggers to one PC — giving you a potential 16-channel PT100 data logger, or the ability to use your PT-104 logger with other Pico devices such as the PicoLog 1000 multi-channel data logger.
The ultimate in portability
With both USB and Ethernet interfaces your PT-104 can be used in a variety of situations. If you need a portable solution that can be used at various locations and is fast to set up and use, simply connect your laptop to the PT-104 by USB. Need to monitor a situation over a period of hours or days, or from a remote location? Plug your PT-104 into a spare port on your network and then access it remotely either from your LAN or over the internet (using Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology means that you don’t even need a separate power supply).
When accuracy is paramount the PT-104 is what you need
The PT-104 platinum resistance data logger gives you the ultimate in resolution and accuracy. You can use it to measure temperature, voltage and resistance. Having both USB and Ethernet interfaces gives you the choice of how you connect and power your PT-104, along with the ability to access the PT-104 remotely over a LAN or the internet. When the accuracy of your temperature measurements is paramount the PT-104 is what you need.
PicoLog Software
PicoLog 6 is a complete data acquisition software package for the Pico Technology ADC-20 and 24 precision voltage input data loggers. It provides a visual, easy-to-use interface for users to quickly set up simple or complex acquisitions, record, view and analyze data.
Real-time data collection and display
Visual logger and channel setup for easy configuration and viewing
Available for Windows 7, 8 and 10 (32 and 64-bit), macOS and Linux
Virtually unlimited logging capacity to PC
Robust database format minimizes data loss and corruption
Simple and complex programmable alarms
Up to 4 independent graph axes
Channels can be scaled using lookup table or equation
Data can be exported as CSV, clipboard image and PDF
Supports multiple different PicoLog data loggers on the same PC
Calibration certificate for RTD loggers
CC006
Recommended
PT-104 Platinum Resistance Data Logger Specifications
Input/Output
Temperature
Resistance
Voltage
Sensor
PT100, PT1000
n/a
n/a
Range
-200 to 800 °C
0 to 275 Ω
0 to 10 kΩ
0 to 115 mV
0 to 2.5 V
Linearity
20 ppm
Accuracy (at 25 °C)
0.01 °C
20 ppm
0.2% (2.5 V)
Temperature coefficient
5 ppm/°C
5 ppm/°C
100 ppm/°C
RMS noise with filter
0.01 °C
10 ppm
10 ppm
Resolution
0.001 °C
1 µΩ
0.156 µV
Overload protection
±30 V
Number of inputs
4
Converter resolution
24 bits
Conversion time
720 ms per channel
Input connectors
4-pin mini DIN
Input impedance
>1 MΩ
Output connectors
USB and Ethernet
PC Requirements
Minimum
Processor: 1 GHz
Memory: 512 MiB
Free disk space: 32–bit: 600 MB, 64–bit: 1.5 GB
Operating system: 32– or 64–bit edition of Microsoft Windows XP (SP3), Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 (not Windows RT) or Windows 10
Ports: USB 1.1 or Ethernet.
Recommended
Processor: 1 GHz
Memory: 512 MiB
Free disk space: 32–bit: 850 MB, 64–bit: 2 GB
Operating system: 32– or 64–bit edition of Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8 (not Windows RT) or Windows 10
Ports: USB 1.1 (or higher) or Ethernet
Environmental
Operating environment Temperature range
Humidity range
0 °C to 70 °C (20°C to 30°C for quoted accuracy)
20% to 90% RH, non-condensing
Storage environment Temperature range
Humidity
-20 to 80°C
5 to 95% RH, non-condensing
Physical Dimensions
Dimensions
184 x 135 x 36 mm (approx 5.31 x 7.24 x 1.42 in)
Weight
350 g (approx 12.3 oz)
Software
PicoLog for Windows
PicoLog data acqusition software can collect up to 1 million samples. Features include: Multiple views - view data as a graph, spreadsheet or text Parameter scaling - convert raw data into standard engineering units Math functions - use mathematical equations to calculate additional parameters Alarm limits - program an alert if a parameter goes out of a specified range IP networking - transfer measurements via a LAN or over the Internet Full details on PicoLog
Software development kit
A growing collection of drivers and example code for various programming languages
Language support
Software PicoLog
Full support for English, French and German; menus only for Italian, Spanish and Swedish
Documentation User’s guide
Programmer’s guide
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
English
General
Additional hardware (supplied)
USB 2.0 cable, Ethernet cable, user manuals, software CD-ROM
PC interface
USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 compatible) or Ethernet (cables supplied)
Power requirements
Powered from USB port or Ethernet
Compliance
FCC (EMC), CE (EMC and LVD), RoHS compliant
Total Satisfaction Guarantee
In the event that this product does not fully meet your requirements you can return it for an exchange or refund. To claim, the product must be returned in good condition within 14 days.
Warranty
5 years
Order your PT-104
USA Office
Tel:1.877.902.2979-1.425.223.4311
Fax:1.877.329.4324
Address: 1480 Gulf Road, Suite 837,
PO Box 1280
Point Roberts, WA 98281
Western Canada - Vancouver BC
Tel:1.800.663.6001 or 1.604.925.6150
Fax:1.604.925.6170
Address: 2454 Haywood Ave
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1Y1
Eastern Canada - Markham, Ontario
Tel:1.800.465.0164 or
1.905.513.7027
Fax:1.905.513.7029
Address: 3075 14th Ave, Unit 219,
Markham, Ontario L3R 0G9
PT-104 High Accuracy Temperature Data Logger
