Found another option which may be the least expensive and that is a
DataWatch Elite M2000 temperature logger with LCD display and is RS232
but works with a conversion cable to USB. Come with software and can
store 1,868 samples, sampling at 1 to 255 minutes with a real-time
clock, -40F to +158F. Cost $45.00.. Replaceable lithium cell runs it
for a year. I have a PDF spec sheet if anyone wants it, let know.

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Henry Kolesnik wrote:
I have a Fluke 87 and a Fluke 80T-150 temperature probe that outputs
1 mV/deg F....but I'm getting lazy...
I'd like to find a reasonably priced but accurate and durable
multimeter with a USB interface and software so I can log temp with
some kind of time stamp using my Fluke temp probe. If someone
experience with any I'd like to know what's available new and used.
I'm attempting to evaluate some insulation and thermal mass for a
passive solar home design.
tnx

the Fluke 289 series has a nice trending graph in it and if you want
to link
it to the PC, it has an IR port which many laptops have..including
desktops.
I own a 289, I like it. It can do up to 200 hours of recording
and data can be read back in a chart etc..


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