At present, LogTag Recorders does not operate a formal return or recycling program for used loggers. While the idea of recovering and reusing components may seem environmentally appealing, the reality is that the cost of disassembly, testing, and refurbishment significantly outweighs the cost of manufacturing new units. As a result, recycling loggers at scale is not commercially viable.
LogTag devices that have reached the end of their operational life — particularly those with depleted batteries — should be disposed of responsibly, in accordance with your local electronic waste and battery disposal regulations. Many councils and recycling centres offer dedicated e-waste drop-off points where small electronic devices can be safely processed.
Although LogTag Recorders doesn’t currently accept returns for disposal, they remain committed to designing reliable, long-lasting products that minimise waste through durability and performance. For guidance on how to dispose of your device properly, we recommend checking with your local environmental authority or waste management service.
Latency, when it comes to temperature logging, refers to the delay between a change in temperature and when that change is detected and recorded by the logger. This delay can be due to the sensor’s design, the materials it’s placed in, or the logging interval. While it might sound like a disadvantage, latency can actually serve a useful purpose in certain environments—particularly where short-term temperature spikes are common but not harmful.
For example, in a busy commercial fridge, the temperature may briefly rise every time the door is opened. A logger with high latency won’t immediately react to these short fluctuations, helping to avoid unnecessary alarms or false data indicating a problem when there isn’t one. In these cases, a slight delay in response acts like a filter, focusing attention on real issues—such as prolonged exposure to unsafe temperatures—while ignoring the everyday ups and downs that don’t affect product quality or safety.
Depending on the type of logger you have, connecting your logger to your PC means either:
First Generation LogTags use a separate Reader (sometimes called a dock) for configuration and for downloading recorded data.
The Second Generation loggers only require a USB port or cable. Apart from saving the cost of the Reader, this makes them much better suited for shipping, because the recipient doesn’t need a LogTag Reader to download a report about the shipment’s journey.
