Product Overview:Temperature data logger designed for animal implantation. The DST centi-T temperature sensor provides a detailed timeline temperature profile for both short and long-term studies in water or on land. The device features a minimally invasive probe and is easy to implant. It is ideal for use in studies on medium to large captive and free-ranging animals, especially for animal welfare research on mammals and livestock such as cattle, cows, sheep, and pigs. The thermistor probe has biocompatible housing. Minimally invasive and simple to implant Small size (19g) and long battery life – up to 9 years Stress-free measurements Detailed temperature profile Guaranteed accuracy and performance Key Features: Hermetically sealed and made from biocompatible housing (ceramic and epoxy) Designed for simple animal implantation and retrieval Unique ceramic housing guarantees biocompatibility Ideal for baseline measurements, measuring immune response to infection, testing vaccine efficacy and safety pharmacology, and measuring physiological changes and circadian rhythm Automatic temperature measurement for comprehensive data sets with no disturbance to the animal Long battery life allows for both long-term and short-term studies with intervals as short as once every second Battery life up to 9 years when sampling at 10-minute intervals Two sampling modes: single interval or multiple intervals (up to 7 different intervals) Extended memory capacity available (up to 524,066 temperature measurements) Individually calibrated with calibration certificate; accuracy and performance guaranteed for one year after purchase Usage: Easy to use from setup to data retrieval Supported by Mercury software and Communication Box (required for first order) Programming via Communication Box and software: set start time, date, and sampling interval Multiple measurement intervals can be set for the same study Software calculates memory fill and battery consumption based on interval settings Data uploaded to software after logger retrieval; results displayed graphically and in tables, exportable to other programs Logger can be sterilized and reused as long as the battery lasts Hermetically sealed and leak-proof; battery is not replaceable Accessories: Communication Box: Interface between logger and PC, used for starting logger and retrieving data, comes with USB cable Mercury software: Graphical Windows software for measurement setup, data retrieval, and export Implantation: Leadless design and small size make implantation simple and minimally invasive Suitable for medium to large animals (cattle, sheep, pigs, bears) Loggers can be sterilized and reused; not all sterilization methods are suitable (avoid temperatures above 60°C) Technical Specifications: Sensor: Temperature Size (Diameter x Length): 15mm x 46mm Housing Material: Alumina (Ceramic) Weight (in Air/in Water): 19g/12g Data Resolution: 12 bits Temperature Range: 5 to +45°C (32°F to 113°F) Temperature Resolution: 0.032°C (0.058°F) Temperature Accuracy: +/-0.1°C (0.18°F) Temperature Response Time: Time constant (63%) reached in 20 sec. Memory Type: Non-volatile EEPROM Memory Capacity: 552,000 measurements Measurement Interval: User specified in second(s), minute(s), or hour(s) Minimum Measurement Interval: 1 second Multiple Intervals Option: Up to 7 different intervals Data Retention: 25 years Clock: Real time clock. Accuracy +/- 1 min/month. Communications: Communication Box, wireless transmission when DST sits in the box. Connection to PC: USB cable. Attachment Hole: 0.9 mm (diameter) Battery Life: 9 years* (*For sampling interval of 10 minutes) Replaceable Battery: No Warranty: 12 months