Multi-Channel In-Process Data Logger
Validating your process doesn't have to be complicated.
Introducing Klipspringer's Multi-Channel In-Process Logger
Our Food Monitoring System will help you to carry out accurate temperature profiling at your site. Featuring a multi-channel data logger, it is suited to temperature uniformity surveys – allowing you to map the efficiency of your equipment and identify any cold or hot spots. Another useful application is HACCP cook validation, as you can use the system to create HACCP validation reports that prove your product has been chilled at the right temperature, processed correctly, or has received the minimum cook temperature to ensure food safety. The system features a data logger, a thermal barrier, thermocouples, software, and a range of accessories.
How does the system work?
This system travels through ovens, fryers or freezers, measuring the core temperature of your product. It uses a high-temperature data logger, protected by a thermal barrier, to take these temperature recordings, making use of up to 20 thermocouples. At the end of the run, the collected data is transferred to a PC for analysis, but there is also the option of using two-way wireless RF telemetry to view and evaluate the data in real time.
Benefits
- Easy to introduce, causing minimal disruption
- Capable of measuring core product and air temperature
- Manufactured, serviced, and calibrated in the UK
- User friendly with automated analysis for easy, comprehensive, and versatile reporting
- Option to view data in real-time and make critical adjustments in the moment
- Fully traceable data used for: HACCP compliance, process validation, process optimisation, yield management, problem solving, and better decision making
Components
The Thermal Barrier
Our range of thermal barriers offer enhanced thermal and mechanical protection for the data logger generating your readings.
Designed with the food industry in mind, the barriers within this range will protect your data logger from heat, steam, moisture, and oil. They are also waterproof and made from stainless steel – a food contact approved material. They can withstand exposure to frying, steam cooking, chillers, and blast freezers.
Here at Klipspringer, we will guide you through a qualification process to find or create the best thermal barrier for your application. Instead of one fixed design, we provide bespoke thermal barriers that can be altered to suit any specifications.
The Data Logger
The system’s Multi-Channel Data Loggers offer
a wide range of benefits:
- 6, 10, and 20 channels available
- Protected by a robust, water resistant, machined aluminum case
- Accurate and reliable data – cold junction compensation, feedback error detection, noise reduction
- Optional two-way RF telemetry is available, allowing real time data analysis and for the data logger to be reset and downloaded remotely
- Shipped with a factory calibration certificate traceable to national standards
- Optional certification to UKAS can be supplied if required
- A copy of the original calibration certificate and data are stored within the data logger
The Thermocouples
These high quality thermocouples are available in a variety of different needle dimensions and cable lengths.
They feature stainless steel tipped needles, along with an optional locking collar that maintains the position of the thermocouple as it takes a product core temperature measurement.
Wrapped in stainless steel braid and with all-over PTFE insulation, the standard operating temperature extends up to 265°C. However, if your temperature requirements exceed this level, we can provide bespoke thermocouples that have been designed with your specific requirements in mind.
The Software
The Thermal View Software has all the functions you need to understand and optimise your process. The package can be adapted to meet the needs of your site – with different software available for different customer requirements. Other benefits include:
- Custom designed for HACCP monitoring
- Produce fully certified and traceable validation reports to meet HACCP requirements
- Calculate Pasteurisation and Sterilisation values (Pu/Fo)
- Results are saved in a database for easy access
- Multi-column sorting facility to organise results
- Single screen layout is clear, concise, and intuitive
- Split multiple runs or process steps (cook/chill) in a single run into separate profiles
- Same site logger license - multiple users without the need for additional licenses
The Accessories
We also supply a range of accessories that can be used alongside the system. One example is an accompanying food tray.
A food tray will make it easier and safer for you to set up the logger system when working with machines such as fryers and conveyor belts. It will not only help you to transfer the system to the belt or fryer, but will also prevent it from moving during use.
Another key benefit is that it will keep the positioning of the product being tested consistent. What’s more, it allows you to fix the thermocouples in place so their penetration of your product is guaranteed.
Specifying your system
Every site and process is different, which is why every system is fully bespoke and designed around your specific requirements. To ensure you receive the right solution from the outset, we use a questionnaire to gather all the information needed to create a system that works for you first time. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch or complete the enquiry form below, and a member of our team will contact you shortly.
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What is the multi-channel system?
The system is a multi‑channel, in‑process temperature monitoring solution designed for high‑temperature applications across all types of ovens and thermal processes. It is engineered to travel with the product, delivering true process and product temperature data.
What is the multi-channel system used for in food manufacturing?
In food manufacturing, the system is used to validate and verify temperature‑critical processes, including:
- Cooking
- Cooling and chilling
- Freezing
- Frying
- Baking
- Pasteurisation
It monitors both core product temperature and air temperature, and is also used for oven and equipment mapping to identify cold spots, inefficiencies, and temperature inconsistencies that affect process performance.
How does the system work?
The system travels with the product through the process, ensuring realistic, production‑representative data.
It consists of four key components:
- Data Logger – Records temperature data throughout the process
- Thermocouples – Measure temperature and feed data to the logger
- Thermal Barrier – Protects the logger from extreme temperature conditions
- Software – Provides detailed analysis, reporting, and traceable audit‑ready data
How many points can I monitor at once?
The system is available in 6, 10, and 20‑channel configurations, allowing simultaneous monitoring of multiple product core temperatures and environmental temperatures in a single run.
How long can the system be exposed to in‑process conditions?
Exposure time depends on the specific system configuration (thermal barrier design, temperature, and process duration). Our team will consult with you to fully understand your process and specify a system capable of safely withstanding your operating conditions.
What temperature range can the system handle?
Each system is bespoke to site requirements, but the technology itself is capable of operating between –200°C and +1370°C. In food manufacturing, the most common maximum operating temperature is up to +250°C.
What thermocouples are used?
These multi-channel systems typically use Type T and Type K thermocouples, with the appropriate type selected based on the temperature range and application being measured.
Can I use different thermocouple designs in the same run?
Yes. You can use different thermocouple styles, lengths, and probe sizes in a single run.
For example, a single profile may include:
- Core product probes
- Surface probes
- Air temperature probes
All configured to suit your specific process.
How do I ensure thermocouples stay in place?
Thermocouples can be supplied with retaining collars to keep probes securely anchored in the product. For challenging applications, such as deep‑fat fryers with moving product, custom accessories (e.g. trays or fixtures) can be designed to keep the product and probes fully stable throughout the process.
What analysis features are available?
The software provides comprehensive analysis tools, including:
- Lethality calculations (Fo / Pu values)
- Channel and batch comparison
- Maximum temperature difference
- Maximum, minimum, and mean temperatures
- Time above (or below) temperature
- Heating and cooling rate (rise/fall slope)
Multiple report types can be generated, with export to PDF and CSV formats.
Can I import data from other monitoring systems?
Yes. CSV data from other profiling systems can be imported, allowing you to maintain historical records and compare your data against legacy datasets.
Can I view data in real time?
Yes. An optional Telemetry upgrade enables two‑way radio frequency communication, allowing real‑time monitoring of your process and immediate adjustment or corrective action if required.
How much does the system cost?
Every system is custom‑specified. Pricing depends on factors such as:
- Temperature range
- Process duration
- Channel count
- Calibration and certification requirements
How does the system support food safety and compliance?
The system ensures that products consistently reach safe core temperatures to meet lethality requirements and comply with HACCP and regulatory standards. Its traceable data and comprehensive reporting provide clear, audit‑ready evidence that processes are under control.
Can I monitor cooking, chilling, and freezing in the same run?
Yes. The system is designed for multi‑process monitoring, enabling end‑to‑end validation from start to finish of the production cycle.
What is the sampling rate?
Sampling rates are fully configurable, down to 1‑second intervals. Different processes can use different sampling rates.
Typical guidance:
- 1–5 seconds for processes up to 1 hour
- 5–15 seconds for processes up to 6 hours
- 1 minute for processes up to 24 hours
Shorter sampling intervals consume memory and battery more quickly.
What is the battery life?
The system uses 2 × AA user‑replaceable batteries, providing up to 1000 hours of operation, depending on configuration and sampling rate.
What is the memory capacity?
Depending on the logger model, memory capacity can be up to 3.8 million data points, ensuring support for long or complex processes.
Does the system require calibration?
Yes. Annual calibration is recommended. You will receive advance reminders to allow time for return to the lab. Visual inspection during the year is also advised to identify accidental damage.
What technical support is available?
The Klipspringer technical team provides ongoing support and training, delivered via:
- Video calls
- On‑site visits (if beneficial)
Training can be repeated as often as required.
What is the lead time?
As systems are bespoke, lead times are longer than off‑the‑shelf solutions. Typical delivery: 4–7 weeks.
How are calibration, servicing, and repairs carried out?
As the systems are UK‑manufactured, all calibration, servicing, and repairs are carried out locally. Typical turnaround:
- Calibration: up to 7 days
- Repairs: up to 2 weeks (depending on damage)
How do I determine what to order?
A detailed specification questionnaire ensures the system is matched exactly to your process requirements.
How do I know it will work for me?
When the questionnaire is completed accurately, the system is specified precisely for your application. As food‑safety specialists, we understand the importance of getting it right, and every system we specify is built to work first time.
Can I have a demonstration?
Yes. We can:
- Demonstrate the software via video call
- Bring a demo unit to site for inspection
Demo units cannot be run through your process, as each system is custom‑built for specific temperatures and dwell times.
Is on‑site training available?
Yes. Training is typically delivered remotely for convenience and engaging with a larger audience with the benefit of recording to refer back to for future reference, but on‑site training is available at additional cost if preferred.
Can I purchase replacement parts?
Yes. Replacement thermocouples are the most common item and are usually held in stock. Special or non‑stock items typically have a 2–3 week turnaround.
Can I install the software on multiple PCs?
Yes, provided all PCs are on the same site. Software is supplied via USB and can also be downloaded using a one‑time access code.
What software versions are available?
There are two software options available:
- Basic version – Limited functionality
- Food Processing version – Full feature set, advanced calculations, and comprehensive reporting
Does the system come with a protective case?
Yes. Systems supplied with the Food Processing software include a hard protective case. Basic software systems are supplied in a soft pouch.
Is there a price advantage when purchasing additional systems?
Yes. The software licence only needs to be purchased once, reducing the cost of additional systems.
Can I upgrade the software after purchase?
Yes. You will only be charged the price difference between software versions.
Can I upgrade to telemetry later?
Yes. The data logger must be returned to ensure hardware compatibility between the logger and telemetry antenna.
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Click the images below to discover how Multi-Channel In-Process Data Loggers have helped leading brands validate cooks and Critical Control Points (CCPs), all while driving efficiency and ensuring cost savings.
“The improvements have delivered clear operational and financial benefits. The reliability of the new thermal logging system has reduced time spent repeating checks and validating inconsistent data, saving several labour hours each week.”
Chris Laws, Materials Quality Manager at Aunt Bessie's
Pre-Quote Specification Questionnaire
To enable our Technical Team to provide an accurate quotation for a system that meets your process requirements, we will need some key information about your application. The questionnaire can be completed digitally, or, if you prefer, you may print it, complete it by hand, and then scan and return it by email. If you do not have all the required information, or if you would like assistance completing the questionnaire, please contact us using the enquiry form at the bottom of this page.
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