This article focuses on a comparison of Freshliance Fresh Tag 1 and Switrace IPST8. All features and configurations are in the table below, you will clearly see the differences between them.
Product Name | Fresh Tag 1 | IPST8 |
Use | Single Use | Single Use |
Temperature range | -30°C to 70°C | -30°C to 65°C |
Temperature accuracy | ±0.5°C (-20°C -40°C) ±1°C (others)
| ±0.3°C |
Temperature resolution | 0.1°C | 0.06°C |
Temperature sensor | Internal | Internal / Digital |
Device interface | LED Indicating: | LED Indicating: |
Data storage capacity | Max. 1296000 points | 8000 points |
Temperature Units | Celsius / Fahrenheit | Celsius / Fahrenheit |
Start delay | 0 minute-24 hours | Adjustable |
Data sampling interval | 1 minute-24 hours | Adjustable (minimum 10 seconds) |
Trip duration | Max. 180 days | Max. 90 days |
Data report | Automatic PDF/CSV report | Automatic PDF report |
Programmable alarms | Adjustable | 4 alarm points |
Computer interface | USB; NFC (optional) | USB |
Quality certification | CE, RoHs, EN12830 | CE, RoHs, Traceable certificate of validation to NIST |
Compatible Software | / | I-Plug Manager |
Dimensions | 67mm *27mm *5mm | 73 mm x 33 mm x 15 mm |
Battery Type | 3V Lithium CR 2032 | 3V Lithium CR 2450 |
Protection grade | IP67 | IP64 |
Weight | 11g | 22g |
Shelf life | 2 years | 16 month |
As we can see, Fresh Tag 1 has a wide temperature range, PDF/CSV report format, longer trip duration, much more memory capacities, NFC interface optional, IP67 high protection package, lighter in weight, longer shelf life and it requires no software or drivers to set up or download data.
Fresh Tag 1 is the perfect choice for monitoring and recording temperature changes in sensitive products during transportation. It is inexpensive, easy to operate and space-saving. The integrated PDF file generation feature can generate non-modifiable PDF data reports by plugging the recorder to a PC via the USB2.0 interface.
We offer a variety of models with different functions, and the trip can cover 7, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120 or even 180 days to meet the special needs of various applications. The products are made of food-grade packaging materials. It is compact and lightweight, waterproof packaged, and widely used.