Product Details Implantable and Biocompatible Temperature Data Logger: Hermetically sealed, made from biocompatible ceramic and epoxy, designed for simple animal implantation and retrieval. Unique ceramic housing guarantees biocompatibility. Applications: Ideal for studies on both free-ranging and captive animals where a detailed temperature profile is needed, including baseline measurements, immune response to infection, vaccine efficacy and safety pharmacology, and physiological changes and circadian rhythm. Stress-free Measurements: Automatically measures temperature, providing comprehensive data with no disturbance to the animal. Detailed Temperature Profile: 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 at 10-minute intervals. Sampling Modes: Two modes available—single interval or multiple intervals (up to 7 different intervals), useful for frequent measurements at specific periods. Memory Extension: Available with extended memory capacity, storing up to 524,066 temperature measurements. Guaranteed Accuracy and Performance: Each logger is individually calibrated and comes with a calibration certificate. Accuracy and performance guaranteed for one year after purchase. Simple Use and Data Retrieval: Supported by Mercury software and Communication Box (required for first order). Easy setup, implantation, data retrieval, and analysis. Data can be exported to other programs. Reusable: Can be sterilized and reused as long as the battery lasts. Battery life and memory status viewable in software. Hermetically Sealed: Leak-proof design; battery is not replaceable. Suitable Animal Size: Designed for medium to large animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and bears. Sterilization: Can be sterilized and reused, but not all sterilization methods are suitable (avoid temperatures above 60°C). Key Features 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 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