A miniature sensor
Unwavering vigilance at every moment

The staRT logger — an ultra-sensitive sensor — clips discreetly onto an artwork or its transit crate: it captures vibration, temperature, and humidity throughout transport, exhibition, and storage.

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Four measurements
One discreet sensor

4-in-1: vibration, humidity, temperature, geolocation
The staRT logger continuously captures triaxial acceleration, relative humidity, and temperature right next to the artwork; via the staRT monitor app, it adds geolocation to track the position of the artwork throughout transit.
High low-frequency sensitivity
Detects vibrations imperceptible to the naked eye — the remote sensor sits just a few millimeters from the sensitive surface.
Onboard battery life
Certified internal lithium battery, USB-C charging with cycle management (JEITA standard) — 72 hours of continuous recording.
Miniature remote sensor
The measuring module detaches from the data logger via a flexible ribbon cable: discreet positioning right next to the artwork, logger out of sight.
Resistant housing, IP54
Designed for museum touring and artwork transport: compact, robust housing.
Fast data export
Data retrieval via USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) or continuous alert reporting via Bluetooth IoT.

One platform, one sensor, one app

The staRT logger captures data right next to the artwork and transmits it via Bluetooth to the staRT monitor app, which manages alert reporting and geolocation; the staRT gate takes over communication when Bluetooth alone isn’t enough, feeding the staRT web platform to build each artwork’s augmented passport.
The web platform
The collected data feeds staRT and builds each artwork’s augmented passport — a clear and intuitive interpretation, available by subscription, for centralized preventive conservation management.
The gateway
For transport where direct Bluetooth reception between the sensor and the application is difficult (cargo hold, container, enclosed vehicle), the staRT gate gateway relays communication between the staRT logger and the staRT monitor app. Available for rental as a sensor add-on.
The mobile app
The staRT logger connects via Bluetooth (BLE 4.2 minimum) to a smartphone or tablet equipped with the staRT monitor app, which transmits real-time alerts and geolocation from the sensor.

The staRT logger is available for rent as part of a subscription to the staRT solution (web platform included).

The staRT gate gateway is available as an optional add-on (rental) for your most demanding transport conditions.

MEASURE

Continuous monitoring

  • 3-axis acceleration (vibration, shock) — ranges ±2 / ±4 / ±8 / ±16 g, bandwidth 70–2000 Hz
  • Relative humidity from 0 to 100% (typical resolution ±0.5%)
  • Temperature from -40°C to +125°C (typical resolution ±0.1°C)

13 kHz vibration sampling

ALERT

Trigger an alert if

  • Vibration threshold exceeded
  • Temperature or humidity threshold exceeded (adjustable thresholds)
  • Continuous status reporting, locally (USB) or via Bluetooth IoT

Goal: optimize preventive conservation and artwork security during transport, exhibition, and storage.

The staRT logger on the artwork

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Data logger placed on the pedestal, remote sensor attached to the gilded ornament, flexible ribbon cable between the two elements.

Interested in a demonstration of the staRT solution?

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First deployment — the Bayeux Tapestry

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this thousand-year-old tapestry is now under continuous monitoring thanks to staRT — supporting conservation decisions and anticipating risks ahead of its loan to the British Museum.

The same principle applies to any sensitive artwork being handled or in a transit crate: sculptures and gildings, painted panels, furniture, textiles.

Technical specifications – staRT

Measurement type Triaxial acceleration, relative humidity, temperature, geolocation
Dimensions 97 x 63 x 20 mm (data logger)
Weight 95 g (data logger)
Range — Vibration ±2 / ±4 / ±8 / ±16 g over a 70 to 2,000 Hz bandwidth | 13 kHz sampling rate
Range — Temperature -40 °C to +125 °C (typical resolution ±0.1 °C)
Range — Humidity 0 to 100% RH (typical resolution ±0.5%)
Geolocation Provided by the staRT monitor app
Operating temperature -10 °C to +50 °C, non-condensing
Memory capacity 32 GB internal
Power supply Certified internal lithium battery | USB-C charging | Cycle count management (JEITA standard) | 72 hours of continuous recording
Data output / retrieval USB 2.0
Mobile connectivity Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE ≥ 4.2) to the staRT monitor app (smartphone/tablet): real-time alert and geolocation reporting. Relay available via the staRT gate gateway in difficult reception areas.
Ingress protection IP54 or higher
Key feature Miniature, real-time monitoring, and high low-frequency sensitivity

The staRTer kit

Subscription to the staRT web platform
Data logger staRT logger
Included: 1 remote sensor (flexible ribbon cable) & 1 USB-C charging cable
Access to the staRT monitor app
Gateway staRT gate
Optional for rental