Electronic thermometer with remote sensor: features and benefits

In every life there was a need repeatedly check the temperature outside. Many are interested in this indicator several times per day, while the goal may be as domestic desire to understand how to dress warmly today and by necessity. To do this, and need an electronic thermometer with a remote sensor.

The scope of the use of electronic thermometer to measure the temperature

This digital device distinguishes practicality and ease of use. Its main purpose - the measurement of temperature both inside and outside.

First of all, electronic thermometers are relevant in everyday life: they allow you to easily and quickly check the temperature outside. In addition, modern window thermometer for plastic windows fit perfectly into the design of today's apartments, in contrast to the old pre-revolutionary thermometers.

In addition to home use, such thermometers are used:

• in the rooms;
• aquariums;
• in tanks, where animals are kept;
• warehouses;
• for baths and saunas.

One of the important qualities of an electronic thermometer with a remote sensor for home and industrial needs - the ability of continuous monitoring of the temperature regime as a indoors and outside, which is especially important for the safety of the product, the maintenance of life of some animals and create a comfortable microclimate.

Useful advice!If you need to measure the temperature is not outside or within the premises, and a particular object, please attention to infrared digital thermometers: they determine the temperature simply by pointing to interest you thing.

Electronic thermometer with remote sensor: the device and principle of operation

In order to use this instrument was convenient and brings the maximum benefit, it is necessary to understand the principles of its functioning.

How to use an electronic thermometer with remote sensor

The packaging device includes two parts:

1. The main unit. It is equipped with a display and is located in the room.
2. Remote sensor. For efficient operation it should be positioned at a distance of not more than 65 m from the main unit.

Sensing thermocouple is enclosed in a rubber, plastic or metal sheath. From it the temperature pulses are delivered to the main unit. The wired model wire length of 1-3 m, but in recent years become increasingly popular wireless options where the street is located a radio transmitter with thermocouple.

Miniature sensor sticks outside, drilling a small hole in a wooden window frame, or the rubber prihlopa in the case of plastic leaflets. often make the sensor through the rubber seal and plastic flaps using suction cups fixed to the window glass. The main sensor at the same time easily and conveniently placed in the room on the windowsill, table, shelf or even hung on the wall.

Similar to the principle of accommodation in the refrigerator compartment bulb. The housing is mounted on the refrigerator by means of suckers or near the refrigerator, while the sensor is located within the chamber.

Features of the electronic thermometer with remote sensor

Due to the high sensitivity of window street thermometers for plastic windows, uncertainty of measurement results is minimal. Measurement data you see on the display of the main unit. Thus, the added convenience of a digital thermometer in the street there is no need to look into mercury thermometer, trying to discern the evidence of barely noticeable column. On the street a window thermometer with remote sensor all information clearly and visually displayed on a contrasting display in your room.

Useful advice!Buying street electronic thermometer with a remote sensor, look for models with a humidity sensor. This way you can monitor change in this indicator and will be warned about the likelihood of precipitation.

Features and extras outdoor window thermometer

By purchasing a thermometer, look at its features and additional features that make digital window thermometer more comfortable and functional.

Features and benefits of electronic outdoor thermometers

With today's technology digital thermometers are able to work under different conditions and the most convenient in everyday life:

• Household electronic thermometers are operated at a wide temperature range. operating range for the internal main unit is from -10 to + 50 ° C, the outdoor sensor retains its performance in a temperature range from -50 to + 70 ° C. This allows the use of thermometers in all climatic zones of Russia;
• you can not worry about the safety and accuracy of the reading device in all weather conditions: thanks to the sealed housing, the sensor is not afraid of snow, wind, rain and the scorching sun;

• wondering what a radio transmitter with a thermocouple can be installed not only on the street. If necessary, measure the temperature in the room or inside another object, you can place the sensor capsule with a greenhouse, garage, cellar, workshop and even the refrigerator compartment;
• wireless electronic outdoor thermometer with remote sensor is easily placed in any convenient place, they do not need to stay near the window;
• modern instruments do not simply record the temperature, but carry a complete monitoring and analyzing the data.

Additional features Electronic Digital Thermometer with remote sensor

Modern devices have various additional features that extend the functionality of the thermometer. When choosing a thermometer, these characteristics can play an important role.

Function	function Description
Determining the probability of ice	At temperature in the range of -1 to -3 ° C device warns of an increased risk of ice on the outside.
Data analysis	Thermometer detects the maximum and minimum temperature and writes the data into memory.
Connecting to the USB	Through the USB port, you can connect the interface to your computer, copy, analyze and process the data and create reports based on the information in the device memory.
additional indicators	The thermometer may be equipped with a clock, built-in alarm clock and calendar, combining in a single device all the useful indicators that we need on a daily basis. Among the best multifunction models - window thermometers rst, equipped with a clock and a smart alarm clock.
Determining the moisture level	humidity indicator allows to predict the probability of precipitation in the street.

Useful advice!When buying a digital thermometer, pay attention to the full functionality of the device and does not take too "smart" model, if you do not need all of their possibilities. So you essentially save money, because the more simple models and are much cheaper multifunctional.

If you have a need for analysis of the data, make sure that the selected model is equipped with a USB port and the ability to process the recorded performance. If your only purpose of buying - to know the temperature on the street, look for the simplest model of uncluttered thermometer.

This is useful to buy an electronic thermometer with a remote sensor expanded functionality

It can be useful to buy a window thermometer, equipped with additional features:

• Synoptics-lovers: the comfort of your home, you can keep track of all weather performance and obtain high quality data;
• meteodependent people: early prediction of weather changes will help to predict health and adjust plans or time to make the necessary medicines;

• gardeners: understanding the nuances of the weather conditions allow time to take care of the plants, to choose the best time for planting or harvest;
• extreme: an understanding of future weather conditions will help you choose the best day for paragliding, surfing and other activities, depending on the strength of the wind;
• people whose work and interests depend on the weather: you will be able to decide on the plans on time and to choose a good day to carry out their goals.

Variety of electronic thermometer with remote sensor

their mobility is one of the most important advantages of such thermometers. Not only can you place the main display at any point in the room and change the location of the mood and need, but even carry it with you.

The most popular options:

1. Desktop electronic thermometer. You put a stylish display on a table, windowsill or shelf and is always easily and quickly get the information you need.
2. Wall electronic thermometer. In this version you can hang on the wall display. Current models fit well with any interior, are especially useful in this context options thermometers clock.
3. Portable electronic thermometer. These models, in particular, is in the line of digital thermometers rst: the size they are no longer an ordinary smart phone, can easily fit in a pocket and, if necessary, it is convenient to carry.

Useful advice!Note that even portable thermometers limited radius 60 m from the sensor - in such a distance within the device operates.

The use of electronic thermometer with a remote sensor for the bath

Feature baths or saunas under conditions of elevated temperature and humidity within the room. Therefore, it is important to accurately measure and maintain the required temperatures. For this purpose, it is ideal electronic thermometers to measure the temperature of the remote sensor.

Advantages thermometers with remote sensors for baths

Ideal for baths electronic thermometers with remote sensors make the following characteristics:

• resistance to temperature changes and exposure to very high temperatures;
• adaptability to the effects of moisture;

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• High strength, availability of protection from mechanical damage;
• Accidental touching of the device housing does not leave the skin burns - it is not heated up to such an extent;
• minimum rate of error.

Features thermometers with remote sensors for baths

A variety of models allows you to choose the best option for your purposes, but there are some general guidelines to help you choose the optimal model:

• remote thermometer sensor for the bath may be a wired or wireless: in the second case the information from the sensor is supplied to the main unit by means of radio waves;
• in the bath it is an important indicator of not only temperature but also humidity - and to measure it, pay attention to the thermometer-hygrometer;
• note the additional features of thermometers for baths, for example, the device can alert you with an audible signal on the set temperature is reached;
• in the case of remote sensor sensor itself is installed in a steam room, and a thermometer with indicators mounted at the entrance - in the lounge or waiting room; thus, the indoor temperature can be found even at the entrance to the bath;

• Electronic thermometers are capable of withstanding a temperature of from -50 to + 200 ° C, which allows them to operate without jamming in a pair;
• Many models allow one to connect the main display to three wireless sensors;
• the distance at which the sensors transmit information to the main body of the device - to 40 m;
• thermometers for baths made of heat-resistant plastic and steel, so they are not afraid of extreme conditions of steam;
• error indications electronic thermometers does not exceed 0,5 ° C.

What is needed humidity sensor

To carry out bath treatments is of great importance, not only temperature but also humidity indicator. Therefore, knowing both of these characteristics, you can create an optimal climate in the bath.

When high rate of humidity air temperature must not exceed 40 ° C. In the case of the low humidity the temperature can reach 80 ° C.

Termometers for baths: a comparison of manufacturers and types

Each of the models has its own peculiarities. Pay attention to the relevance to work in conditions of high temperature and humidity, and convenient to use in the bath:

• RST electronic models have increased resistance to high temperatures;
• Sawo thermometer characterized by a variety of models and shapes, wherein the body of all articles made of quality wood - cedar, oak, pine and other species;
• when choosing between capillary, dial, and digital versions should prefer to purchase a digital thermometer Remote Sensor - they are more expensive than other models, but differ in safety, clarity and the greatest accuracy readings.

Features installation of thermometers for baths

To the thermometer to function properly, and very accurate readings, follow these rules:

1. Secure the thermometer on the wall at a height of about six meters.
2. Choose a location equidistant from both the heat source and the doors and windows, which are sources of cold.

Useful advice!For maximum accuracy, readings, set several thermometers at different heights - in fact, depending on the altitude, the temperature is different.

How to make an electronic thermometer with their hands

If you feel a craving to invention, it is possible to master the creation of a digital thermometer with their hands. As a result, you get a working device attached to a computer through the port. Thus, you will be able to both maintain the necessary temperature in the tank, incubator, storage and other facilities, and to monitor and analyze future changes in weather street.

Moreover, the creation of a digital thermometer with external sensor with his hands can connect to one two- or three-wire lines of several sensors. As a result, you minimize costs and at the same time can monitor and adjust the temperature in several places at once.

What you need to build an electronic thermometer with a remote sensor with your hands

To successfully create a device, you will need:

• sensor - e.g., Dallas SD1820, one or more;
• two Schottky diode;
• zener at 3,9 V, 6,2 V and 5,6V;
• one diode 1N4148;
• 10mkF one capacitor to 16V;
• a 1.5 kohm resistor 0.25W;
• housing for the connector;
• nine-mom type connector COM port.

Useful advice!Use zener minimum power - they are characterized by maximum compactness.

With due skill assembling parts can be made directly on the connector - this option is the most convenient and practical.

The result is a temperature indicator, operating in the temperature range from -55 to + 125 ° C at an absolute conversion error is less than 0.5 ° C. The maximum time for complete conversion is about 750 ms.

node 1-Wire-interface device can address one single line unlimited number of such devices. Parasite power single line allows the device to function without an external power source.

The required voltage to power the device through a separate external output is from 3 to 5.5 V. Thermometer is placed in the housing transistor TO-92.

Software for electronic thermometer

Ready the device does not require calibration of sensors. It remains to connect the sensor to a computer port, then the required temperature measuring program. A suitable embodiment is Temp. Keeper: it allows to monitor the temperature conditions of various facilities and environments depending on the sensor arrangement.

Useful advice!The production of such devices with their own hands requires some experience in the design of such mechanisms, as well as relevant parts. Therefore, in the absence of relevant experience, it is better to buy an electronic thermometer the street, in which case you will be assured of its good and effective work.

Electronic thermometers: feedback on

Before buying an electronic device, it is important to weigh all the pros and cons. Then you should pay attention to the experiences of real people using the device for a long time.

According to user feedback, there are two main aspects to consider when buying advise:

1. Make sure that you purchased thermometer waterproof. Unfortunately, not all models have this feature, which is crucial if you are going to use a digital thermometer to measure the temperature on the street.
2. When buying ask, for how long have enough battery life. Learn how to get and insert the batteries again to easily replace them if necessary. On it indicates fading digits display. If the batteries are the two check which of them sat down and replace it it - it often happens that requires the replacement of only one of the batteries, which saves money.

Of useful features for users personal experience distinguished:

• a built-in hygrometer to measure the humidity of the air outside the window, because without this indicator is difficult to maintain a comfortable indoor climate; however, most thermometers measure the humidity in the room just so you actual thermometer with remote sensor;
• home home thermometer with hygrometer allows much more accurately navigate the weather conditions, and will be a real home weather station, because the figures in your area may differ significantly from the one where they make measurements meteorologists;
• hygrometer allows you to track the presence of climate change on the street during the day and, for example, to choose a good time to ventilate the room;
• comparing the humidity indicators, you can identify the source of the dampness in the room.

Thus, modern thermometers with remote sensor is not limited to simple temperature measurement outdoors or indoors and allow you to analyze weather performance in all conditions.