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News Release from: Testo | Subject: Testo 171-8 data logger
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 27 September 2002
Logger keeps check on poultry defrosting
Poultry foods manufacturer Premier Fresh Foods recently invested in a Testo 171-8 data logger to measure the defrost rate of meals for writing retail cooking and defrosting instructions.
Poultry foods manufacturer Premier Fresh Foods recently invested in a Testo 171-8 data logger to measure the defrost rate of meals for writing retail cooking and defrosting instructions Paul Read of Premier Fresh Foods regarded the Testo 171-8 data logger as, "Easy to use and robust in construction", and stated, "I cannot find fault or improve on the equipment"
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 Mar 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Premier Fresh Foods required a four-channel temperature-measuring and recording instrument with a temperature range from -25 to +250C.
A probe was required for measuring oven temperature while another probe simultaneously measured the product temperature in order to establish cooking instructions for the new range from Premier Fresh Foods.
Measurements were taken from an electric oven and also a gas oven at the same time, therefore it was essential for the data logger to have four channels as two temperatures were being recorded per oven.
The ability to print readings was a prerequisite, and through discussion and technical advice the option to download data to a PC for further data analysis became a necessity.
The Testo 171-8 data logger has four channels, and is equipped for two different types of thermocouple, Type K for quick action probes for measurements -200 to +1000C, and Type T, for fast accurate probes for measurements from -50 to +350C.
Having confirmed the data logger requirements Read chose the Testo 171-8 data logger and ComSoft software because it was excellent value for money and Testo provided good technical support and back up.
When asked if he would recommend the Testo 171-8 data logger and ComSoft software to others, Read said: "Yes due to the reliability and high quality of the instrument", and that he was equally impressed with the level of customer service and the calibration service that Testo can offer.
"I was impressed with the concern from the Testo team and in particular Mike Spence (Testo's key account manager), to ensure that we bought exactly the right equipment for our purpose", he added.
"It is an integral part of our training that we identify the customers needs and match their requirements to our extensive product portfolio, only then can we supply a solution for our customers.
We are confident that our products will not let our customers down", says Mike Spence, Testo UK Field Sales Manager.
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