Stainless Steel Temperature Probe Data Sheet

Title

Vernier Stainless Steel Temperature Probe

TI Item Name

n/a

Vernier Order Code

TMP-BTA

Included in

Stainless Steel Temperature Probe

Quantity

1

Description

The Stainless Steel Temperature Probe is a rugged, general-purpose temperature sensor that can be used in organic liquids, salt solutions, acids, and bases. Use it as you would use a thermometer for experiments in chemistry, physics, biology, Earth science, and environmental science.

See Also: User Manual

Category

Environmental Sensor

Hub Connection

TI-SensorLink Adapter for TI-Innovator™ Hub

Assembly Instructions

N/A

Precautions
1. Twisting the cable. Sometimes students twist or crimp the wire near the handle of the sensor. Over time, this can cause the wires to come loose and make the sensor stop working.
2. Overheating the sensor. When used in chemistry labs, students will sometimes lay the sensor on a hot plate and effectively "cook" the unit.
3. The unit is not waterproof! Water can seep into the hilt of the sensor and damage the electronics. Only submerge the stainless steel portion the sensor into water when collecting data.

Specifications

Temperature range: –40 to 135°C (–40 to 275°F)

Maximum temperature that the sensor can tolerate without damage: 150°C

Typical Resolution:

• 0.17°C (–40 to 0°C)
• 0.03°C (0 to 40°C)
• 0.1°C (40 to 100°C)
• 0.25°C (100 to 135°C)

See Also: Full Specifications here.

 

HUB Commands

 

Sketch Object

VERNIER

Command Syntax

Code
Sample:

Desired Action

Code Sample

Read the temperature from the attached Vernier sensor

Send "CONNECT VERNIER 1 TO IN1 AS TEMPERATURE"

Send "READ VERNIER 1"

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