Overview
Dickson FT530 is a discontinued touchscreen temperature data logger designed for accurate, reliable temperature measurement and logging across demanding industrial, pharmaceutical, and laboratory environments. With highly-responsive touchscreen operation and full graphing capabilities, this data logger is easy to use. This model comes with 2 K-thermocouple probes and relays, enabling simultaneous dual-channel monitoring.
Key Features
- Touchscreen LCD with MIN/MAX display, zoom, scroll and multi-screen view
- Customizable sample rate for the best fit between logger and your testing
- Programmable audio/visual alarms to stay informed about out-of-range conditions
- °F/°C switchable for metric or imperial preferences
- Transfer data onto flash drive USBs for quick, convenient data analysis and report writing on your PC
- Dual-channel measurement capability for efficient multi-point monitoring
Technical Specifications
- Temperature Range: -300.0 to 2000.0°F (-184.0 to 1093.0°C)
- Input Channels: 2 K-type thermocouple probes
- Display: Touchscreen LCD with graphing and multi-screen view
- Data Storage: Flash memory (USB export capability)
- Alarms: Audio/visual programmable alerts
- Temperature Units: Fahrenheit/Celsius switchable
- Output: Relay outputs included
- Origin: Made in the United States
- Product Status: Discontinued (used surplus stock)
Typical Applications
The Dickson FT530 is suitable for:
- Pharmaceutical cold chain and stability chamber monitoring
- Food and beverage processing temperature validation
- HVAC system performance tracking
- Warehouse and refrigerated facility environmental compliance
- Laboratory and industrial process temperature logging
- Temperature excursion detection and alarm notification
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- K-type thermocouple probes (standard industrial thermocouples)
- Windows PC platforms via USB data export
- Industrial relay systems and control circuits
- Standard temperature monitoring software and spreadsheet applications
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
There is no direct replacement available. Alternative Dickson models include newer Wi-Fi and Ethernet-enabled loggers for continued environmental monitoring needs.
Works With
- USB flash drive data transfer and backup
- Microsoft Excel and standard data analysis software
- K-type thermocouple sensors (standard industry type)
- Relay-based alarm and control circuits



