Comparison of the AnnoLog and T+Button

Comparison of the AnnoLog and T+Button

If you are transitioning from the T+Button to the new AnnoLog logger, you'll likely have many questions about the differences between these devices.
Here is a table that hopefully answers all your questions. Otherwise, please don't hesitate to contact us and we'll help you out.


 

Comparison

T+ Button

AnnoLogAnnoLog-Life

Dimensions

16mm diameter x 6.3mm high

26mm diameter x 8mm high

Weight

3.50 grams

9 grams

Waterproof

No – water resistant only.

Yes – to 10 metres.

Exterior materials

Stainless-steel top and base, with a polypropylene gasket.

Medical and food grade materials
(ISO 10993) top and stainless-steel base.

Number of readings stored

4,096

6,000

Rollover/No rollover enabled

Yes

Yes

Flexible reading intervals

Yes

Yes

Flash memory – Data may be retained if device is damaged (within reason!)

No

Yes

Temperature operating range

-40° C to 70° C

-40° C to 70° C

Calibration Certificate to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 included

Yes

Yes

Calibrated points

0, 25° C, 37.5° C and 50° C

0, 25° C, 37.5° C and 50° C

Accuracy of measurement

±0.10° C

±0.05° C

Communication method

USB communication to Windows PC only.

Bluetooth communication to smartphones.

 

Additional hardware required to communicate with the device

Yes – The Data Downloader and/or the USB Adapter kit.

No - Mobile app downloaded on a phone supports Android 10 and iOS 15 onwards.

Download process

The device is briefly connected to the Data Downloader to download the data. Then, the Data Downloader is connected to the BrightSentinel PC app, installed on a computer, to upload the data to the BrightSentinel Cloud.

When download is initiated, the mobile app scans, pairs with the device and automatically uploads the data to the BrightSentinel Cloud.

Configuration process

Connect the device to the USB adapter that is connected to a USB port of a computer to access the BrightSentinel PC app installed on the computer.

Configuration is done on the mobile app, with the device in communication range. The configuration parameters selected are automatically uploaded to the BrightSentinel Cloud.

Configuration – Ability to pre-set the start date for the monitoring period

Yes

Yes

Configuration – Ability to pre-set the end date for the monitoring period

No

Yes

Access to BrightSentinel Cloud

Yes - Unchanged

Yes - Unchanged

Annual subscription service as usual

Yes

Yes