- USB
- Single-use
Mindlabs
Mindlabs Lite Plus
- Range
- -30 to +60°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, auto PDF/CSV report
- Use
- Single-use
Starting at ₹1,599
Single-Use Temperature Data Loggers
Single-use temperature data loggers, also called disposable data loggers, one-time-use loggers or single-use temperature sensors, travel with a shipment and never come back. The receiver plugs the logger into any PC for an automatic PDF report, and if your loggers do come back on repeat routes, compare them with reusable temperature data loggers below. Press start, pack it with the goods, and the receiver plugs it into any PC to get an automatic PDF report, with no software to install. They're the standard choice for pharma exports, vaccine distribution and food shipments across India. Compare models, accuracy, run time and indicative prices in INR below.
What is a single-use temperature data logger?
A single-use temperature data logger records temperature for one shipment and isn't returned. It's pre-configured, starts with a button press, and the receiver plugs it into a PC to get an automatic PDF report on arrival.
37 models · 16 brands · indicative ₹370 to ₹12,000
Single-use temperature data logger models
- Single-use
- USB
Tempmate
Tempmate S1 V2
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF/CSV
- Use
- Single-use
₹900 – ₹1,500indicative
- In-transit / GPS
- Wireless
Tempmate
Tempmate GEO II
- Range
- -20 to +60°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- Cellular + GPS
- Use
- Single-use or reusable
₹6,000 – ₹12,000indicative
- USB
- Single-use
Tempnote
Tempnote T32SU
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF/CSV
- Use
- Single-use
₹1,200 – ₹2,000indicative
- Single-use
Tempnote
Tempnote Lite V2.0
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.2°C
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF/CSV
- Use
- Single-use
₹700 – ₹1,200indicative
- Single-use
Tempnote
Tempnote V1.0
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹600 – ₹1,000indicative
- Wireless
Frigga
Frigga V5D
- Range
- -30 to +70°C, 60-day runtime
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- 2G cellular, cloud
- Use
- Single-use
₹3,500 – ₹6,000indicative
- Single-use
Elitech
Elitech LogEt 1
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹600 – ₹1,000indicative
- Single-use
Sensitech
Sensitech TempTale 4
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB reader
- Use
- Single-use or reusable
₹1,500 – ₹3,000indicative
- Single-use
ELPRO
ELPRO LIBERO CS
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.4°C
- Connectivity
- USB, auto PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹2,500 – ₹4,500indicative
- Single-use
Testo
Testo 184 T1
- Range
- -35 to +70°C, 90 days
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, auto PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹3,000 – ₹4,500indicative
- Single-use
Testo
Testo 184 T2
- Range
- -35 to +70°C, 150 days
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, auto PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹4,000 – ₹6,000indicative
- USB
- Probe
- Single-use
Elitech
Elitech RC-55
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹2,500 – ₹4,000indicative
- Single-use
Sensitech
Sensitech TempTale Ultra
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, auto PDF
- Use
- Single-use or reusable
₹2,500 – ₹4,500indicative
- In-transit / GPS
- Wireless
Sensitech
Sensitech TempTale GEO
- Range
- -30 to +55°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- Cellular + GPS
- Use
- Single-use
₹6,000 – ₹12,000indicative
- In-transit / GPS
- Wireless
Copeland
Copeland GO Real-Time
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- Cellular + GPS
- Use
- Single-use
₹5,000 – ₹10,000indicative
- Single-use
Berlinger
Berlinger Q-tag CLm
- Range
- -30 to +60°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, auto PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹1,500 – ₹3,000indicative
- Probe
- In-transit / GPS
Frigga
Frigga V5J
- Range
- -200 to +100°C, 60-day runtime
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- Cellular
- Use
- Single-use
₹6,000 – ₹10,000indicative
- In-transit / GPS
- Wireless
Frigga
Frigga B9Z
- Range
- -30 to +70°C, 60-day runtime
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- Cellular
- Use
- Single-use
₹3,500 – ₹6,000indicative
- Single-use
- Probe
Tempod
Tempod 90S
- Range
- -90 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.7°C (±0.5°C at -30 to +30°C)
- Connectivity
- USB
- Use
- Single-use
₹2,000 – ₹3,500indicative
- Single-use
- Probe
TempSen
TempSen iTag4
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB
- Use
- Single-use
₹1,800 – ₹3,000indicative
- USB
- Single-use
Frigga
Frigga U1
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF/CSV
- Use
- Single-use
₹700 – ₹1,200indicative
- USB
- Single-use
Frigga
Frigga U2
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF/CSV
- Use
- Single-use
₹750indicative
- Wireless
- In-transit / GPS
- Single-use
Frigga
Frigga SV2-B-120
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- Cellular cloud, USB, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹3,500 – ₹6,000indicative
- Wireless
- In-transit / GPS
- Single-use
Frigga
Frigga V5-(C)-Plus
- Range
- -30 to +70°C, 5–95 %RH
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C, ±3 %RH
- Connectivity
- 4G/5G, GPS, BLE gateway, USB-C, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹6,000 – ₹10,000indicative
- USB
- Single-use
- Probe
Elitech
Elitech LogEt 6 PT
- Range
- -85 to +50°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹8,550indicative
- USB
- Single-use
Elitech
Elitech RC-17
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹530 – ₹550indicative
- USB
- Single-use
Elitech
Elitech RC-17N
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Connectivity
- USB, NFC, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹640indicative
- USB
- Single-use
Elitech
Elitech TinyUSB-10
- Range
- -10 to +40°C
- Connectivity
- USB
- Use
- Single-use
₹370 – ₹380indicative
- Wireless
- In-transit / GPS
- Single-use
Tzone
Tzone TT20SI
- Range
- -30 to +60°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C (-25 to +60°C)
- Connectivity
- 4G, LBS location, USB-C
- Use
- Single-use
₹3,500 – ₹6,000indicative
- USB
- Single-use
TempU
TempU TempU02
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C (-20 to +40°C)
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹500 – ₹550indicative
- USB
- Single-use
TempU
TempU TempU08
- Range
- -30 to +60°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C (-20 to +40°C)
- Connectivity
- USB 2.0, PDF/CSV
- Use
- Single-use
₹500 – ₹900indicative
- USB
- Single-use
TempU
TempU TempU12
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C (-20 to +40°C)
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹500 – ₹900indicative
- USB
- Single-use
G-Tek
G-Tek LM Transit
- Range
- -30 to +60°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C
- Connectivity
- USB, software
- Use
- Single-use
₹700 – ₹1,200indicative
- USB
- Single-use
Tsure
Tsure TS1
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C (-20 to +40°C), ±1.0°C otherwise
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹700 – ₹1,200indicative
- USB
- Single-use
Tsure
Tsure 90 Days (without display)
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C (-20 to +40°C), ±1.0°C otherwise
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹500 – ₹900indicative
- USB
- Single-use
Tsure
Tsure Pro 180 Days (without display)
- Range
- -30 to +70°C
- Accuracy
- ±0.5°C (-20 to +40°C), ±1.0°C otherwise
- Connectivity
- USB, PDF
- Use
- Single-use
₹600 – ₹700indicative
Single-Use Data Logger Price in India
- Under ₹1,000: 16 models e.g. Tempmate S1 V2, Tempnote Lite V2.0, Tempnote V1.0
- ₹1,000 – ₹5,000: 15 models e.g. Mindlabs Lite Plus, Tempnote T32SU, Frigga V5D
- Above ₹5,000: 6 models e.g. Tempmate GEO II, Sensitech TempTale GEO, Copeland GO Real-Time
Bulk orders of 50 to 100 units or more usually cost less per unit. Tell us your monthly shipment volume for a bulk price.
What to Check in a Single-Use Data Logger
Single-use logger journey
- Step 1Press start
- Step 2Pack with the goods
- Step 3Ship
- Step 4Receiver gets a PDF
Run time
Single-use loggers record for a fixed period, commonly 30, 60, 90 or 180 days. Choose one that covers the whole trip plus any storage time at the destination.
Shelf life before start
Unstarted loggers have a limited shelf life, often 12 to 24 months. Check it before ordering in bulk.
Start delay
A start delay lets you press start, then pack and load before recording begins, so packing temperatures don't count as excursions.
Alarm type
Look for both single alarms (one reading outside the limits) and cumulative alarms (total time outside the limits), set to match your product.
Auto PDF report
The receiver should get a PDF report just by plugging the logger into a PC, with no software or login needed.
Airline approval
For air freight, check the logger is tested to RTCA DO-160 or appears on the airline's approved list.
Best Single-Use Loggers by Use
| Best for | Model | Connectivity | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Elitech RC-17 / TempU TempU02 | USB, PDF | ₹500 – ₹550 |
| Long run time | Tsure Pro 180 Days (without display) / Testo 184 T2 | USB, PDF | ₹600 – ₹6,000 |
| Pharma export | Tempmate S1 V2 / ELPRO LIBERO CS | USB, PDF/CSV | ₹900 – ₹4,500 |
| Dry ice | Tempod 90S / Elitech LogEt 6 PT | USB | ₹2,000 – ₹8,550 |
Single-Use vs Reusable USB Data Loggers
| Feature | Single-use | Reusable |
|---|---|---|
| How it's used | Travels one way, never returned | Recovered, downloaded and redeployed |
| Setup | Pre-configured, press to start | Configured by software |
| Logging duration | Fixed (e.g. 30, 60, 90+ days) | Restarts each use; battery lasts months to years |
| Report | Auto PDF on plug-in | PDF/CSV via plug-in or software |
| Unit cost | Low | Higher |
| Cost per use | Same every trip | Falls with every reuse |
| Best for | Exports, one-way pharma and food shipments | Fridges, cold rooms, repeated routes |
Which costs less? Work out the cost per trip. If you send the same route often and can reliably get loggers back, a reusable logger quickly becomes cheaper per shipment. If loggers rarely come back, as with exports, distributors and many receivers, single-use is usually cheaper and simpler once you count the cost of recovering devices.
Limited-use loggers: some models sit in between, usable for a set number of trips or a fixed total recording time. They suit shippers who want a lower price than reusable models but more than one use.
Frequently Asked Questions About Single-Use Temperature Data Loggers
What is a single-use temperature data logger?
A single-use data logger is used for one shipment and isn't returned. It's pre-configured, starts with a button press, travels with the goods, and the receiver plugs it in to get a PDF report on arrival. It's widely used for exports and one-way pharma and food shipments.
Single-use or reusable: which is cheaper?
It depends on whether loggers come back. If you can recover them reliably on repeated routes, reusable loggers become cheaper per trip. If they rarely return, as with exports and many distribution routes, single-use loggers are usually cheaper once you count recovery costs.
What is the shelf life of a single-use data logger?
Single-use loggers typically have a shelf life of around 12 to 24 months before activation, depending on the model and battery. Check the stated shelf life before ordering in bulk.
Is a single-use temperature sensor the same as a single-use data logger?
In shipping, yes. Both terms describe a disposable device that records temperature for one trip and produces a report.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Most models can be bought as a single unit, and per-unit prices fall for bulk orders.
Can single-use loggers go on flights?
Yes, if the model is airline approved. Look for RTCA DO-160 or the airline's own approval list.
Need help choosing?
Tell us what you store or ship and the temperature range, and we'll recommend the right model and send a quote.