Monitoring Museums and Preserving Art with Data Loggers
Preserving artwork, artifacts, archival documents, and other irreplaceable collections requires maintaining stable environmental conditions year-round. Temperature fluctuations cause materials to expand and contract, accelerating deterioration in paint layers, canvas, wood, paper, and textiles. Elevated humidity promotes mold growth and corrosion, while low humidity causes cracking and brittleness. UV and visible light exposure causes fading and photochemical degradation in dyes, pigments, and organic materials. Continuous monitoring with data loggers is the most reliable way to document that conditions remain within the ranges established by conservation standards.
MicroDAQ carries museum and art preservation data loggers from HOBO, TandD, Lascar, LogTag, Monarch, Testo, MSR, and Reed Instruments, covering the full range of environmental parameters relevant to collection care. Temperature and humidity loggers are available in simple USB direct-read models for spot checking display cases, Bluetooth models for wireless readout on a mobile device, and WiFi and cloud-connected models for continuous remote monitoring across large gallery spaces or multiple storage areas. TandD's illuminance and UV loggers measure both visible light levels and UV intensity — critical for protecting light-sensitive works on display. For artifacts in transit, the MSR shock and vibration logger and Testo 184 G1 document handling conditions during loans and transport.
Many models feature customizable alarms that alert staff to out-of-range conditions via LCD display, text message, or email — allowing rapid response before damage occurs. MicroDAQ also provides ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibration services for temperature from -70°C to 660°C and relative humidity from 10% to 95% RH, supporting the documented traceability requirements of accredited museums and archives. Our non-commissioned Technical Sales Representatives are available by chat, email, or phone to help you design the right monitoring solution for your collection.
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RTR-574-S- Simultaneously Measure and Record Illuminance, Ultraviolet (UV), Temp and Humidity
- Stores 8,000 Data Samples Between Wireless Transmissions to Base Collector or Repeater
- 150 Meters Line of Sight Transmission Range Between Devices (Logger to Base Collector or Repeaters)
- Automatic Transmission of Data (Current or Logged) at Set Interval to Base Collector or Repeater
- View Current Readings, Cumulative Illuminance and Cumulative Amount of UV Light on 4 Digit LCD Display
Includes Logger, AA Alkaline Battery, USB Cable, PC Software, User Manual and Sensors w/ 10 Meter Cable
A Complete System Requires a Base Station or Collector (RTR500BC, RTR500BM or RTR500BW) and a RTR500B Series Wireless Data Logger
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TR-74UI- Simultaneously Measure and Record Illuminance, Ultraviolet (UV), Temp and Humidity
- Record and Store up to 8,000 Measured Samples
- User-Selectable Sampling Interval of 1 Second to 60 Minutes
- Internal 2 Point Adjustment Function
- View Current Readings, Cumulative Illuminance and Cumulative Amount of UV Light on 4 Digit LCD
Includes Battery, USB Cable, PC Software, User Manual and Sensors w/ 1.5 Meter Cable
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TR-74UI-S- Simultaneously Measure and Record Illuminance, Ultraviolet (UV), Temp and Humidity
- Record and Store up to 8,000 Measured Samples
- User-Selectable Sampling Interval of 1 Second to 60 Minutes
- Internal 2 Point Adjustment Function
- View Current Readings, Cumulative Illuminance and Amount of UV Light on 4 Digit LCD
Includes Battery, USB Cable, PC Software, User Manual and Sensors w/ 1.5 Meter Cable
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RTR-574- Simultaneously Measure and Record Illuminance, Ultraviolet (UV), Temp and Humidity
- Stores 8,000 Data Samples Between Wireless Transmissions to Base Collector or Repeater
- 150 Meters Line of Sight Transmission Range Between Devices (Logger to Base Collector or Repeaters)
- Automatic Transmission of Data (Current or Logged) at Set Interval to Base Collector or Repeater
- View Current Readings, Cumulative Illuminance and Cumulative Amount of UV Light on 4 Digit LCD Display
Includes Logger, AA Alkaline Battery, USB Cable, PC Software, User Manual and Sensors w/ 10 Meter Cable
A Complete System Requires a Base Station or Collector (RTR500BC, RTR500BM or RTR500BW) and a RTR500B Series Wireless Data Logger
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EL-IOT-1- Measures and Records Ambient Temperature in a Range of -20C to 60C and ±0.5C Accuracy
- AC-Powered or Battery-Powered by User-Replaceable AA Alkaline Batteries
- LED Indicators, Programmable Alarm Thresholds, Sounder, SMS and Email Notifications
- Upload Recorded Readings to EasyLog Cloud and View Data from Any Device
- Requires the Lascar EasyLog Cloud Service
Includes Wall Mounting Bracket, (4) AA Alkaline Batteries
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EL-IOT-SP-TC- Measures and Records Temperature in a Range of 0°C to 200°C with a Type K Thermocouple
- Hot Swappable Smart Probe Eliminates the Need to Disconnect Data Logger to Calibrate
- Upload Recorded Readings to EasyLog Cloud and View Data from Any Device
- View, Graph and Setup from Your Browser and Connects to Your WiFi Network Seamlessly
- AC-Powered or Battery-Powered by User-Replaceable AA Alkaline Batteries
- LED Indicators, Programmable Alarm Thresholds, SMS and Email Notifications
- Requires the Lascar EasyLog Cloud Service
Includes EL-IOT Wall Mounting Bracket, (4) AA Alkaline Batteries and EL-SP2-TC Type K Thermocouple Smart Probe
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EL-IOT-SP-TH- Measures and Records Humidity and Temperature Using an External Hot Swappable Smart Probe
- 0 to 100% RH and -30°C to 80°C Measurement Range with a ±0.3C and ±2.0% RH Accuracy
- Upload Recorded Readings to EasyLog Cloud and View Data from Any Device
- View, Graph and Setup from Your Browser and Connects to Your WiFi Network Seamlessly
- AC-Powered or Battery-Powered by User-Replaceable AA Alkaline Batteries
- LED Indicators, Programmable Alarm Thresholds, SMS and Email Notifications
- Requires the Lascar EasyLog Cloud Service
Includes EL-IOT Wall Mounting Bracket, (4) AA Alkaline Batteries and EL-SP2-TH Smart Probe
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EL-IOT-SP-TH+- Measures and Records Humidity and Temperature Using an External Hot Swappable Smart Probe
- 0 to 100% RH and -30°C to 80°C Measurement Range with a ±0.2°C and ±1.8% RH Accuracy
- Upload Recorded Readings to EasyLog Cloud and View Data from Any Device
- View, Graph and Setup from Your Browser and Connects to Your WiFi Network Seamlessly
- AC-Powered or Battery-Powered by User-Replaceable AA Alkaline Batteries
- LED Indicators, Programmable Alarm Thresholds, SMS and Email Notifications
- Requires the Lascar EasyLog Cloud Service
Includes EL-IOT Wall Mounting Bracket, (4) AA Alkaline Batteries and EL-SP2-TH+ Smart Probe
