How frequently should I take readings from my sensors?
This question comes up a lot, since we know that how often a reading is taken and (especially) transmitted is the single biggest factor when calculating battery life. Different loggers behave differently. Some take a reading every 5 minutes, average that across 6 readings, and record a reading every 30 minutes. Others take a point in time reading and transmit it.
Both approaches have benefits and drawbacks. If you need a fast response to changing conditions, then a more frequent reading interval may be appropriate. If the sensor is installed in a very stable space and your goals are more focused on long term trends, a longer reading interval may be fine. By default, Conserv sensors send a message every 15 minutes.
In general, an interval between 10 and 30 minutes is recommended for collections environments regardless of the type of logger you use.