Temperature and humidity are important environmental parameters in food storage areas, cold rooms, food processing facilities, warehouses and distribution centres.

 

Temperature receives most of the attention in food storage, but relative humidity can also influence storage conditions, packaging, condensation and moisture behaviour.

 

The TASI TA622C Digital Thermo-Hygrometer provides temperature, relative humidity, dew point and wet bulb measurements with a separate probe, making it useful for portable environmental inspection in food storage and cold room applications in Malaysia.

 

Why Monitor Temperature and Humidity in Food Storage Areas?

 

Environmental conditions can vary between different parts of a storage facility.

 

Possible causes include:

 

Frequent door opening

 

Warm air entering from outside

 

Refrigeration system operation

 

Airflow differences

 

Product loading

 

Different storage rack positions

 

Defrost cycles

 

Poor ventilation

 

Location of cooling outlets

 

A reading taken at only one location may therefore not represent the entire storage area.

 

Portable measurement allows personnel to check conditions at different points and investigate unusual environmental conditions.

 

What Can the TASI TA622C Measure?

 

The TASI TA622C measures and displays:

 

Temperature

 

Relative Humidity (RH)

 

Dew Point Temperature

 

Wet Bulb Temperature

 

The specified temperature measurement range is -40°C to 80°C.

 

Relative humidity measurement covers 0 to 100%RH.

 

Temperature accuracy is specified at ±0.5°C, while relative humidity accuracy is ±3%RH within 10–90%RH.

 

This allows one handheld instrument to provide several useful environmental parameters.

 

Why Is Humidity Important in Food Storage?

 

Food storage requirements vary depending on the product.

 

Some products and packaging can be affected by high humidity, while others may be affected by excessively dry conditions.

 

Humidity may also be relevant when investigating:

 

Condensation

 

Moisture on packaging

 

Damp storage areas

 

Changes in product storage conditions

 

Environmental differences between zones

 

Moisture entering when doors are opened

 

The required temperature and humidity conditions should always follow the particular product's storage specifications and applicable food safety procedures.

 

Check Different Cold Room Locations

 

Conditions inside a cold room may not be identical everywhere.

 

Personnel can use a portable thermo-hygrometer to compare measurements at:

 

Near the cold room door

 

Centre of the room

 

Upper storage racks

 

Lower storage racks

 

Near cooling outlets

 

Corners

 

Between storage areas

 

Near return air locations

 

This can help identify areas where environmental conditions differ from the rest of the room.

 

Remote Probe Advantage

 

The TASI TA622C uses a separate temperature and humidity probe.

 

This can be particularly useful for food storage and cold room inspection because the probe can be positioned at the required measurement location while the meter remains in the operator's hand.

 

The probe can be used to investigate:

 

Storage racks

 

Restricted spaces

 

Cooling outlets

 

Areas between stored goods

 

Different heights

 

Corners

 

Specific environmental zones

 

This is more flexible than measuring only at the location of the instrument body.

 

Dew Point and Condensation

 

Condensation can become an issue when warm humid air enters a cooler environment.

 

Dew point provides useful information when investigating these conditions.

 

When a surface temperature approaches or falls below the dew point of the surrounding air, condensation may occur.

 

This can be relevant around:

 

Cold room doors

 

Cooling equipment

 

Metal surfaces

 

Pipes

 

Storage racks

 

Packaging

 

Transition areas between cold and warm environments

 

The TA622C displays dew point directly, allowing personnel to obtain additional information when investigating condensation.

 

Wet Bulb Temperature Measurement

 

The TA622C also provides wet bulb temperature.

 

Wet bulb measurement reflects the relationship between temperature and moisture in the air and can provide useful information for environmental and HVAC assessment.

 

Together with temperature, RH and dew point, it gives technicians a more complete view of environmental conditions.

 

Data Recording for Cold Room Investigation

 

Cold room conditions can change throughout the day.

 

For example, environmental readings may change when:

 

Doors are opened frequently

 

New products are loaded

 

Refrigeration equipment cycles

 

Defrost occurs

 

Staff enter and leave

 

Outdoor conditions change

 

The TASI TA622C provides data recording capability and USB PC communication.

 

This can help personnel investigate questions such as:

 

How much does temperature change when the door opens?

 

Does humidity increase during loading?

 

How quickly does the room recover?

 

Are environmental conditions stable during operation?

 

Are some periods more humid than others?

 

Recorded measurements can provide more information than a single spot reading.

 

MAX / MIN / AVG for Storage Inspection

 

The TA622C provides MAX / MIN / AVG functions.

 

These functions allow users to review maximum, minimum and average readings during an inspection period.

 

High and low limit alarm functions are also available, allowing users to identify when measurements exceed predetermined limits.

 

Who Can Use the TASI TA622C?

 

The TA622C can be considered for:

 

Food manufacturers

 

Food warehouses

 

Cold room operators

 

Restaurants

 

Hotels

 

Supermarkets

 

Food distributors

 

Logistics companies

 

QA/QC departments

 

Facility management teams

 

Refrigeration contractors

 

HVAC contractors

 

It can also be used in other temperature and humidity inspection applications within the same facility.

 

TASI TA622C vs Temperature-Only Thermometer

 

A temperature-only thermometer answers one question: What is the temperature?

 

The TA622C provides additional environmental information:

 

Relative humidity

 

Dew point

 

Wet bulb temperature

 

MAX / MIN / AVG

 

High / low alarm

 

Data recording

 

USB PC communication

 

Separate probe

 

This makes it more suitable when the user needs to investigate both temperature and moisture conditions.

 

TASI TA622C vs Permanent Cold Room Data Logger

 

The two instruments serve different purposes.

 

A permanent cold room data logger or monitoring system is more suitable when continuous unattended monitoring, automatic alarms, compliance records or remote access are required.

 

The TASI TA622C is particularly useful for portable inspection and troubleshooting.

 

For example, if a fixed logger reports unusual conditions, a technician can use a handheld instrument to investigate different areas of the room.

 

Therefore, portable and permanent monitoring instruments can complement each other.

 

Is TASI TA622C Suitable for Cold Room Monitoring?

 

Yes, for portable environmental inspection within its specified measurement range.

 

Its temperature, relative humidity, dew point and wet bulb functions allow personnel to investigate more than temperature alone.

 

However, applications requiring continuous food safety records or regulatory monitoring should use an appropriate dedicated monitoring system according to the facility's requirements.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Can TASI TA622C be used in a cold room?

Yes, provided the measurement conditions are within the instrument's specified operating and measurement requirements.

 

What is the TA622C temperature measurement range?

The specified temperature range is -40°C to 80°C.

 

Does TA622C measure humidity?

Yes. It measures relative humidity from 0 to 100%RH.

 

Can it measure dew point?

Yes. TA622C displays dew point temperature.

 

Why is dew point useful in a cold room?

Dew point can provide useful information when investigating environmental conditions associated with condensation.

 

Can TA622C record measurements?

Yes. It provides data recording capability and supports USB PC communication.

 

Can TA622C replace a permanent cold room logger?

Not necessarily. TA622C is mainly suited to portable inspection and troubleshooting, while continuous monitoring applications may require a dedicated data logger or monitoring system.

 

Looking for a Food Storage & Cold Room Temperature Humidity Meter in Malaysia?

 

MTM Precision supplies professional testing and measurement instruments for food storage, cold rooms, warehouses, refrigeration, HVAC, facility management and environmental monitoring applications in Malaysia.

 

If you are looking for the TASI TA622C Digital Thermo-Hygrometer or need help choosing between a handheld meter and a continuous temperature and humidity data logger, contact MTM Precision.

 

Contact MTM Precision

 

MTM Precision Sdn Bhd

 

No. 29-1 & 29-2, Jalan Bandar 18,

Pusat Bandar Puchong,

47160 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia.

 

Website: www.mtmpre.com.my

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