Fresh Tag 1 vs IPST8 : How to choose ?


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.

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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:
Ready / Running / Stop
Alarms

LED Indicating:
Ready / Running / Stop
Alarms

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


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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.