DataTaker DT505 Series 2 Data Logger

The DataTaker DT505 Series 2 is a versatile, portable data logger designed for industrial and environmental monitoring applications. It features multiple analog and digital input channels, allowing for flexible data collection from sensors such as thermocouples, voltage, current, and resistance. Key benefits include its rugged construction for harsh environments, built-in alarm capabilities, and easy integration with PC software for data analysis. Compared to similar products like the DT80 series, the DT505 offers a more compact form factor and lower cost, though it has limited memory and fewer channels, making it ideal for smaller-scale projects rather than high-volume data logging. Drawbacks include outdated communication interfaces by modern standards (e.g., RS232 instead of USB/Ethernet in newer models) and the need for proprietary software. Applications span temperature monitoring, process control, and field research. This remanufactured unit appears in excellent condition based on images, with no visible wear, and includes CE and FCC compliance markings. It supports programmable sampling rates and can store data internally or transfer via serial connection. Advantages over competitors include high accuracy (±0.15% for voltage) and low power consumption, suitable for battery-powered remote operations.