The ebro EBI 12-T461 is a high-precision temperature data logger specifically designed for the validation of pasteurization and sterilization processes in the food and beverage industry. Featuring a long, rigid needle probe, it is the ideal tool for measuring core temperatures inside beverage cans and bottles.
The EBI 12-T461 (Part No. 1340-6623) is a specialized "Bottle Logger" used to ensure microbiological safety during food manufacturing. It is equipped with a 135 mm long axial needle probe (Pt 1000) that can penetrate deep into containers to reach the exact "cold spot" of the product. The logger features a dual-sensor system (2 channels) with a memory capacity of 2 x 13,920 measurement values, allowing for simultaneous monitoring of the product's internal temperature and the surrounding process temperature. Housed in food-grade 316L stainless steel, it is built to survive the extreme heat and pressure of autoclaves and pasteurization tunnels. With a high accuracy of ±0.1 °C in the critical range and an IP68 waterproof rating, this device provides the reliable data necessary for calculating PU (Pasteurization Units) and F0 values using Winlog software.
Advantages
- Optimized for Bottling: The 135 mm needle length is specifically designed to reach the center of standard bottles and cans for accurate core temperature readings.
- Dual-Channel Monitoring: Records two temperature points simultaneously to provide a complete overview of heat penetration.
- Laboratory-Grade Precision: Offers a high accuracy of ±0.1 °C between 0 °C and +150 °C, ensuring process safety and regulatory compliance.
- Extreme Robustness: The stainless steel and PEEK construction is resistant to steam, high pressure, and corrosive environments.
- User-Replaceable Battery: Features a standard 3.6 V lithium battery that can be easily changed by the user to minimize maintenance downtime.
- Wireless Communication: Allows for easy programming and data readout without opening the device, maintaining the integrity of the waterproof seal.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number | 1340-6623 (EBI 12-T461) |
| Memory capacity | 2 x 13,920 measurement values |
| Sensor type | Pt 1000, Class A |
| Accuracy | ±0.5 °C (-55 °C...+40 °C); ±0.2 °C (-40 °C...0 °C); ±0.1 °C (0 °C...+150 °C) |
| Measurement range | -55 °C … +150 °C |
| Dimensions | (Ø x H) 48 mm x 24 mm — Needle length 135 mm |
| Protection class | IP68 |
| Resolution | 0.01 °C |
| Battery | 3.6 V Lithium (user replaceable) |
| Brand | Ebro |