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Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor

Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor

Go Direct® Surface Temperature Sensor

$99.00

Designed for use in situations in which low thermal mass or flexibility is required. The Go Direct Surface Temperature Sensor connects via Bluetooth® wireless technology or via USB to your device.

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This sensor has an exposed thermistor that results in an extremely rapid response time, making it perfect for use in air and water.

Use this sensor in a variety of experiments:

  • Investigate the effect of temperature on solar panel output.
  • Explore passive solar heating or solar collectors.
  • Examine the warming function of nasal passageways.
  • Discover the effect of vascularity on skin temperature recovery.

Important: For use in air and water only. For temperature measurements in harsher environments that require a more durable probe, we recommend the Go Direct® Temperature Probe.

Rechargeable Battery—Ready When You Are

The robust rechargeable battery offers long battery life and provides always-ready operation when using the sensor wirelessly. Monitor battery life directly from our award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis® app, as well as LabQuest® 3. Should the battery run low, simply connect the sensor to the charging cable and keep on collecting—no interruptions or inconvenience to you or your students.

Wireless or Wired—The Flexibility to Choose

Our Go Direct sensors connect directly to your mobile device, Chromebook™, or computer using our Vernier Graphical Analysis® app—no additional equipment or software purchases are necessary. Go Direct sensors can be used wired via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing you to choose the best solution for your classroom or laboratory.

Specifications

  • Range: –25 to 125°C
  • Maximum temperature that the sensor can tolerate without damage: 150°C
  • Accuracy: ±0.5°C
  • Response time (from 25°C to 100°C in water): 5 seconds
  • Probe dimensions:
    • Probe handle:
      • Length: 6.8 cm
      • Width: 2.25 cm
      • Thickness: 1.3 cm
    • Cable length: 1 m
  • Connections:
    • Wireless: Bluetooth
    • Wired: USB

Important: For use in air and water only. For temperature measurements in harsher environments that require a more durable probe, we recommend the Go Direct® Temperature Probe.

Experiments

Elementary School (3 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Project: Solar HomesInvestigating Solar Energy
Project: What's Cookin'?Investigating Solar Energy
Exploring Surface TemperatureInvestigating Solar Energy
Middle School (9 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Studying Microclimates: Urban Heat IslandsClimate and Meteorology Experiments
Investigating AlbedoClimate and Meteorology Experiments
What Causes Land and Sea Breezes?Climate and Meteorology Experiments
Exploring the Greenhouse EffectClimate and Meteorology Experiments
Effect of Air Temperature on HumidityClimate and Meteorology Experiments
What is Dew Point?Climate and Meteorology Experiments
Measuring Wind ChillClimate and Meteorology Experiments
Renewable EnergySolar Energy Explorations
Solar Panel Output: Effect of TemperatureSolar Energy Explorations
High School (20 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Effects of Insulation on Animal TemperatureAgricultural Science with Vernier
Studying Microclimates: Urban Heat IslandsClimate and Meteorology Experiments
Investigating AlbedoClimate and Meteorology Experiments
What Causes Land and Sea Breezes?Climate and Meteorology Experiments
Exploring the Greenhouse EffectClimate and Meteorology Experiments
Effect of Air Temperature on HumidityClimate and Meteorology Experiments
What is Dew Point?Climate and Meteorology Experiments
Measuring Wind ChillClimate and Meteorology Experiments
Body TemperatureHuman Physiology Experiments
Blood Flow and Skin TemperatureHuman Physiology Experiments
Heat as Energy TransferPhysics Explorations and Projects
Solar CellsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Effect of Temperature on Solar Panel OutputRenewable Energy with Vernier
Exploring Passive Solar HeatingRenewable Energy with Vernier
Variables Affecting Passive Solar HeatingRenewable Energy with Vernier
Exploring Solar CollectorsRenewable Energy with Vernier
Variables Affecting Solar CollectorsRenewable Energy with Vernier
Project: Solar CookerRenewable Energy with Vernier
What is Energy?Renewable Energy with Vernier
Project: Energy AuditRenewable Energy with Vernier
College (5 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Effects of Insulation on Animal TemperatureAgricultural Science with Vernier
Body TemperatureHuman Physiology Experiments
Blood Flow and Skin TemperatureHuman Physiology Experiments
Heat as Energy TransferPhysics Explorations and Projects
Solar CellsPhysics Explorations and Projects

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1
LabQuest (discontinued)Incompatible

Compatibility Notes

  1. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
No interface requiredFull support 1
LabQuest 3Full support 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 2 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. For Bluetooth® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ radio.
  2. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
No interface requiredFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1 2

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
  2. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
No interface requiredFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1 2Full support 1 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1 2 3Full support 1 2 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
  2. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
No interface requiredFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 3Full support 1 2Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1 2 3Full support 1 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  2. Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Python
Software
InterfacePython
No interface requiredFull support
Javascript
Software
InterfaceJavascript
No interface requiredFull support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. A wireless Bluetooth® connection can be made with Go Direct sensors on any platform running a browser with WebBluetooth support. However, only a few operating systems have been tested and testing has been limited.
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
No interface requiredFull support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. For Bluetooth® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ radio.

What's Included

  • Go Direct Surface Temperature Sensor
  • Micro USB Cable
  • Quick-start guide

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Go Direct® Charge StationGDX-CRG$89.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
Micro USB CableCB-USB-MICRO$5.00
Go Direct® 300 mAh Replacement BatteryGDX-BAT-300$10.00

Support

Resources

Warranty

5-year limited warranty (1 year on battery)
See our warranty policy

Replacement Parts

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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