Selecting the Right Data Logging Solution for Pressure and Temperature Applications
Accurate, reliable, and accessible data is essential in pressure and temperature testing. Engineers and technicians face very different challenges depending on the environment, duration, and type of testing being performed. AMETEK STC provides two complementary solutions—
XP3i Digital Pressure Gauge and
nVision Reference Recorder—each designed to address specific logging needs and workflows.
Long-Term Pressure Recording
For extended projects requiring continuous monitoring, the XP3i with DataLoggerXP upgrade is ideal. It can record over 200 million data points in a single run, providing confidence for tests lasting weeks, months, or even a full year.
Scenario 1: A natural gas pipeline operator uses the XP3i to monitor pressure fluctuations over several months. The long-duration data reveals seasonal patterns and helps identify subtle leaks that would have gone unnoticed with shorter recordings.
Scenario 2: A water utility uses XP3i gauges to monitor pressure stability across its distribution system. With continuous data, engineers can identify nighttime leaks, detect pressure surges, and optimize pump schedules to reduce energy costs.
Remote Start/Stop and Data Download
When accessibility and safety are priorities, the XP3i with Bluetooth capability allows users to remotely start and stop logging runs and download data without physical connection.
Scenario 1: A refinery technician avoids climbing scaffolding in hazardous zones by starting and stopping pressure tests from a safe distance with their mobile device. This reduces risk while still ensuring high-quality data capture.
Scenario 2: During offshore oil platform maintenance, engineers use Bluetooth-enabled XP3i gauges to capture wellhead pressure data without exposing workers to unnecessary risks near high-pressure lines.
Real-Time Visualization in the Field
In applications where immediate feedback is required, the nVision provides real-time graphing with the ability to zoom in on specific data points directly in the field.
Scenario 1: A service contractor performing a hydrostatic test on pressure vessels uses nVision to spot pressure drops while on site. They can immediately identify a faulty valve and resolve the issue before leaving, saving valuable time.
Scenario 2: A contractor performing proof tests on pipelines uses nVision to confirm test integrity on the spot. Instead of waiting until returning to the office to analyze results, they can confirm pass/fail in the field and move directly to the next job.
Multi-Parameter Logging
When both parameters matter, nVision can log pressure and temperature simultaneously, ensuring synchronized, high-accuracy data.
Scenario 1: A manufacturer tests refrigeration systems with nVision to track evaporator pressure and ambient temperature simultaneously. The combined data reveals performance inefficiencies that wouldn’t be visible by logging pressure alone.
Scenario 2: An aerospace test facility logs both cabin pressure and ambient temperature during an environmental chamber test. This helps engineers correlate the effect of rapid temperature changes on pressurization systems.
Easy Data Sharing
Collaboration becomes seamless with CrystalControlWeb. Data from the XP3i can be shared through secure, invite-only organizations. Access your organization through any web browser.
Scenario 1: A calibration services company completes testing at a remote mining site. Instead of emailing large files, they upload results directly to CrystalControlWeb, where the mining company’s engineers access them instantly for decision-making.
Scenario 2: A calibration lab uploads completed test runs to CrystalControlWeb, where their users can securely log in, download results, and review pressure calibration data from any of their worldwide offices.
Organizing & Comparing Runs
Efficiency improves when data is well organized. With XP3i, users can tag and name runs, grouping them by application or test type.
Scenario 1: A power plant routinely verifies boiler pressure controls. By tagging each run with system ID and inspection cycle, operators can quickly compare new results with past trends to detect drift or degradation early.
Scenario 2: A maintenance team regularly tests pressure safety valves (PSVs). By tagging each run with valve ID and service date, they can quickly compare historical runs and verify whether valve performance is consistent over time.
Conclusion
Whether the need is long-term recording, real-time visualization, multi-parameter logging, or secure data sharing, AMETEK STC offers the right solution with
XP3i and
nVision. Together, they cover a full range of pressure and temperature logging applications—helping technicians work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.