The complete HACCP solution to your cook and chill processes
Guarantee food quality while meeting safety requirements
- Maximize product yield and throughput
- Trouble shoot process problems quickly and easily
- Document all processes for you, your customer and regulatory authorities
- Control variation in food quality, taste, texture and color
Description
Datapaq systems, designed to withstand the harshest environments, travel through the oven or freezer with the food product, making a complete record of product temperatures. You can monitor the product temperature of the entire cook/freeze cycle in either static or conveyorized ovens, as well as in steam cookers, deep fat fryers and blast freezers.
MultiPaq21 Data Logger
The MultiPaq21 data logger has up to eight channels (Type T or K), allowing you to collect product and environmental temperatures from up to eight locations at once. Using flexible thermocouple cables, the temperature sensors can be positioned precisely within the product, on the surface or in the air. They can record temperatures without the data logger or its mass influencing the response characteristics of the sensors and thus, the accuracy of the readings.
The data logger is designed to withstand the most hostile of food processing applications and is rated to IP67 with special waterproof thermocouple connections protecting against steam, water showers and routine cleaning procedures. The logger will store up to eight profiles before it needs to be downloaded.
Thermal Barriers
Employing the same insulation technology as that used in an aircraft's 'black box', Datapaq thermal barriers are housed in a rugged stainless steel casing, designed to last for many years. Datapaq thermal barriers can withstand the harshest industrial cooking environments, including steam cooking, long duration high temperature baking, or even flash frying, where the whole system is submersed in oil.
Unlike some other systems, there is no need to place the data logger inside your product. Since the barrier can be located away from the product, the heating characteristics of the product will not be affected by the monitoring equipment.
Food Tracker Insight Software
Use Insight software to convert raw data into meaningful information about your process, including instant reports on lethality. Features include:
- Process Analysis: Automatically calculate all process critical control points to satisfy your HACCP requirements.
- Lethality Calculations & Reporting: Employ accurate lethality calculations for the micro-organism risk in your particular process and product (Fo value), ensuring your food is of the highest quality.
- Process Optimization & Fault Finding: Quickly locate the exact position of hot or cold spots in the oven, minimizing production loss.
- Reporting: Generate certified and traceable profile reports to satisfy all your HACCP validation documentation needs.
- Monitoring: Observe the exact moment on your PC when your product reaches the required safe cooking temperature.
Thermocouples
Thermocouples (Type T or K) are supplied with water tight connectors and gold plated connections to provide IP67 rating of the logger. Reliability and accuracy are guaranteed in the most hostile of environments, including steam, water and condensation. Thermocouples can be mixed, matched and interchanged according to the type of process and product. Thermocouple cable lengths can also be customized to match the exact requirements of the process.

Technical Specifications
Multipaq21 Datalogger
Model Number | DP2162A | DP2166A | DP2182A | DP2186A |
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Thermocouple | Type T | Type K | Type T | Type K |
Channels | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Temperature measurement range |
-196ºC to 400ºC (-320ºF to 752ºF) |
-150ºC to 1370ºC (-238ºF to 2498ºF) |
-196ºC to 400ºC (-320ºF to 752ºF) |
-150ºC to 1370ºC (-238ºF to 2498ºF) |
Real-time monitoring | Hardwired (via comms cable) |
Hardwired (via comms cable) RF telemetry option (TM21) |
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Humidity option | No | Yes, requires PA2020 Humidity Sensor | ||
Accuracy | ±0.2ºC (±0.4ºF) | |||
Resolution | ±0.1ºC (±0.2ºF) | |||
Operating temperature | -40ºC to 85ºC (-40ºF to 185ºF) | |||
Protection | IP67 without thermal barrier | |||
Sample interval |
0.5 seconds to 50 minutes (standard use–temperature only) 2.0 seconds to 50 minutes (humidity measurement) |
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Memory | 1.81MB 16 hours data collection (8 thermocouples / 0.5 second sampling) | |||
Operation | Rechargeable NiMH (recharge time 2.5 hours) | |||
Battery | Multiple Runs (up to 8 individual repeat runs before download) | |||
Battery Life |
Temperature, only (0.5 second sample interval) = 120 hours Telemetry (2.0 second sample interval) = 65 hours |
Thermal Barriers TB5000 Series Technical Specs
Model Number | TB5009 | TB5010 | TB5011 | TB5016 |
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Application | Non-submersible / short bake / roast processes | Non-submersible / long bake / roast processes | Non-submersible / short bake / roast processes | Heavy duty / waterproof / ham cook / chill processes |
Dimensions |
60 x 204 x 394 mm (2.4 x 8 x 15.5”) |
100 x 219 x 393 mm (3.9 x 8.6 x 15.5”) |
40 x 195 x 384 mm (1.6 x 7.7 x 15.1”) |
120 x 206 x 401 mm (4.7 x 8.1 x 15.8”) |
Weight | 4.4 kg (9.7 lb) | 6 kg (13.2 lb) | 3 kg (6.6 lb) | 6.3 kg (13.9 lb) |
Heatsink | NA | TB1001 (1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs) | NA | TB1001 x 2 (2 x 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs) |
Thermal duration |
1.5 hrs @ -100ºC (2-148ºF) 3 hrs @ 100ºC (212ºF) 1.75 hrs @ 150ºC (302ºF) 1.25 hrs @ 200ºC (392ºF) 1 hrs @ 250ºC (482ºF) |
10 hrs @ 100ºC (212ºF) 5.5 hrs @ 150ºC (302ºF) 3.75 hrs @ 200ºC (392ºF) 2.5 hrs @ 250ºC (482ºF) |
150 min @ 100ºC (212ºF) 60 min @ 150ºC (302ºF) 40 min @ 200ºC (392ºF) 35 min @ 250ºC (482ºF) |
17 hrs @ 100ºC (212ºF) 8 hrs @ 150ºC (302ºF) 5 hrs @ 200ºC (392ºF) 4 hrs @ 250ºC (482ºF) |
IP Rating | IP65 | IP67 |
Thermal Barriers TB5800 Series Technical Specs
Model Number | TB5815 | TB5816 | TB5817 |
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Application | Submersible / short fry / steam cook processes | Submersible / long fry / steam cook processes | Pressure cook processes* |
Dimensions |
40 x 198 x 398 mm (1.6 x 7 x 15.7”) |
65 x 240 x 393 mm (2.6 x 9.4 x 15.5”) |
105 x 150 x 360mm (4.1 x 5.9 x 14.2”) |
Weight | 3.1 kg (6.8 lb) | 5.3 kg (11.7 lb) | 6.3 kg (13.9 lb) |
Heatsink | NA | TB9707 x 2 (2 x 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs) | TB1001 x 2 (2 x 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs) |
Thermal duration Time - Air |
37 min @ -100ºC (-148ºF) 120 min @ 100ºC (212ºF) 60 min @ 150ºC (302ºF) 45 min @ 200ºC (392ºF) 40 min @ 250ºC (482ºF) |
6.5 hrs @ 100ºC (212ºF) 3.5 hrs @ 150ºC (302ºF) 2.5 hrs @ 200ºC (392ºF) 1.75 hrs @ 250ºC (482ºF) |
14 hrs @ 100ºC (212ºF) 7.5 hrs @ 150ºC (302ºF) 4.5 hrs @ 200ºC (392ºF) 3.5 hrs @ 250ºC (482ºF) |
Thermal duration Time - Water / Oil |
60 min @ 100ºC (212ºF) 30 min @ 150ºC (302ºF) 22 min @ 200ºC (392ºF) 20 min @ 250ºC (482ºF) |
3 hrs @ 100ºC (212ºF) 1.5 hrs @ 150ºC (302ºF) 1 hrs @ 200ºC (392ºF) 0.75 hrs @ 250ºC (482ºF) |
NA |
IP Rating | IP67 |
Applications

- Poultry, Meat and Seafood Processing
- Commercial Bread and Confectionery Baking
- Commercial Pasteurization and Sterilization
- Ready Meals
Accessories
Special and Custom Solutions
The experienced engineering team at Fluke Process Instruments has produced numerous thermal barriers for applications, ranging from temperatures of -40°C to 1350°C (-40°F to 2462°F). They can design a complete solution for your specific requirements. Contact us to request information about a custom Datapaq thermal profiling solution.
The Food Tracker Radio Telemetry System

The Food Tracker Radio Telemetry System allows you to see in real time what happens to your product during the heat treatment process. You can compare actual product temperatures to specification during the process and optimize cycle times.
Thermocouples (Type T or K) are supplied with watertight connectors to provide IP67 rating of the logger. Reliability and accuracy are guaranteed in the most hostile of environments, including steam, water and condensation. Thermocouples can be mixed, matched and interchanged according to the type of process and product. Thermocouple cable lengths can also be customized to match the exact requirements of the process.
- Type K, ANSI MC 96.1 with Special Limits of Error for temperature ranges from 0ºC to 1250ºC (32ºF to 2282ºF)
- Type T, BS EN 60584.1 Class 1 for temperature ranges from -40ºC to 350ºC (-40ºF to 662ºF)
Thermocouple Options for MultiPaq21 Data Logger
MI Needle Probe
Used in ambient or product temperature where temperatures exceed 265ºC (509ºF).
- PA1501 MI Needle probe, Type T, 0.5m
- PA1503 MI Needle probe, Type T, 1.0m
- PA1511 MI Needle probe, Type K, 0.5m
- PA1513 MI Needle probe, Type K, 1.0m
Standard Needle
PTFE cable with insertion probe. Needle length 90 mm (3.5 in), 1.6 mm (.06 in) in diameter. Used to measure internal product temperatures for medium to large products.
- PA1461 Standard Needle Probe, Type T, 0.5m
- PA1463 Standard Needle Probe, Type T, 1.0m
- PA1471 Standard Needle Probe, Type K, 0.5m
- PA1473 Standard Needle Probe, Type K, 1.0m
Heavy Duty Probe
PTFE cable with insertion probe. Needle length 125 mm (5 in), 3.2 mm (.12 in) in diameter, with location barb to prevent probe movement and includes a handle to aid with insertion. Used to measure internal product temperatures for large-sized products, typically meat products where probe insertion may be difficult.
- PA1421 Heavy Duty Probe, Type T, 0.5m
- PA1423 Heavy Duty Probe, Type T, 1.0m
- PA1431 Heavy Duty Probe, Type K, 0.5m
- PA1433 Heavy Duty Probe, Type K, 1.0m
Air Clip Probe
PTFE cable with air temperature sensor mounted on a clip attachment. Used for environmental monitoring of an oven fitted to a product rack or tray used to transport the product.
- PA1541 Air Clip Probe, Type T, 0.5m
- PA1543 Air Clip Probe, Type T, 1.0m
- PA1551 Air Clip Probe, Type K, 0.5m
- PA1553 Air Clip Probe, Type K, 1.0m
Food Core Probe
PTFE cable with exposed temperature sensor. Used for environmental monitoring or insertion into products in a semi-solid / liquid state prior to cooking, e.g. bakery.
- PA1482 Food Core Probe, Type T, 0.6m
- PA1483 Food Core Probe, Type T, 1.0m
- PA1491 Food Core Probe, Type K, 0.6m
- PA1493 Food Core Probe, Type K, 1.0m
Food Can Probe
PTFE cable with long round ended needle. Needle length 200 mm (8 in), 1.6 mm (.06 in) in diameter. Used in combination with a can adaptor (PA0620) to measure the internal product temperature of a sealed can / bottle in pasteurization or sterilization processes.
- PA1522 Food Can Probe, Type T, 0.6m
- PA1523 Food Can Probe, Type T, 1.0m
- PA1532 Food Can Probe, Type K, 0.6m
- PA1533 Food Can Probe, Type K, 1.0m
Probe Accessories
The Food Tray and Jig accessories can be used without stopping the conveyor line or disturbing production and guarantee repeatability of the profile in conveyorized processes. For detailed information, download the Food Tray and Jig brochure available under Resource tab.
- Food Trays CS3044 are designed for small products, such as chicken nuggets.
- The Thermocouple Jig CS3045 are designed for wide conveyorized processes, such as large bakery ovens.
PA 2020 The Humidity Sensor HC2 measures humidity, as well as temperature in processes up to 200°C (400°F). This sensor is ideal for baking applications where humidity measurements can be used to help validate oven control, optimize yields and improve quality.
- Compatible with DP2182A & DP2186A eight channel Multipaq21 data loggers.
- Designed with HygroClip2 HC2 Capacitive RH Humidity Sensor.
- Combines Relative Humidity (%RH) and Temperature (°C/°F).
- Measurement operating temperature (sensor head) is from -100 to 200°C (-148 to 392°F) with Humidity Range from 0 to 100% Relative Humidity RH.
PA2014 Probe ID tags (bag of 8)
Threaded onto cable to allow easy channel identification during product probing.
Downloads
- Food Tracker System Brochure
- MultiPaq21 Data Logger for Food Tracker
- Food Tracker Insight Software Brochure
- Food Tracker Insight Software Standard Report Sample
- Food Tracker Insight Software Lethality Report Sample
- Food Tracker Radio Telemetry System
- Food Tracker Thermal Barriers
- Food Tracker System - Thermocouples
- Food Tracker Accessories: Food Tray and Jig
- Food Tracker Accessories: Humidity Sensor
Manuals:
Success Stories:
- Validation of the Clean in Process (CIP) Sanitization of Freezer Equipment
- Bake Oven Characterization and Balancing in Pizza Manufacturing
- Hot Smoke Fish Curing Process
Articles and Whitepapers:
- Ease those Cook & Chill HACCP Headaches
- Food Lethality Calculations
- NPD and the Cook Validation Challenge