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Surface Temperature Sensor

Surface Temperature Sensor

Temperature vs. time as the water approaches boiling

Temperature vs. time as the water approaches boiling

Surface Temperature Sensor

$34.00

The Surface Temperature Sensor is designed for use in situations in which low thermal mass or flexibility is required, or for a skin temperature measurement.

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The Surface Temperature Sensor has an exposed thermistor that results in an extremely rapid response time. This design allows for use in air and water. For temperature measurements in harsher environments that require a more durable probe, we recommend our Stainless Steel Temperature Probe.

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Specifications

  • Temperature range: –25 to 125°C (–13 to 257°F)
  • Maximum temperature that the sensor can tolerate without damage: 150°C
  • Typical Resolution:
    • 0.08°C (–25 to 0°C)
    • 0.03°C (0 to 40°C)
    • 0.1°C (40 to 100°C)
    • 0.25°C (100 to 125°C)
  • Temperature sensor: 20 kΩ NTC Thermistor
  • Accuracy: ±0.2°C at 0°C, ±0.5°C at 100°C
  • Response time (time for 90% change in reading)
    • 50 seconds (in still air)
    • 20 seconds (in moving air)
  • Probe dimensions: Probe length (handle plus body) 15.5 cm

Important: For use in air and water only. For temperature measurements in harsher environments, we recommend the Stainless Steel Temperature Sensor.

Experiments

Elementary School (3 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Project: Solar HomesInvestigating Solar Energy
Project: What's Cookin'?Investigating Solar Energy
Exploring Surface TemperatureInvestigating Solar Energy
High School (16 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Effects of Insulation on Animal TemperatureAgricultural Science with Vernier
Build a Temperature SensorEngineering Projects with NI LabVIEW and Vernier
Digital Control SystemsEngineering Projects with NI LabVIEW and Vernier
Hot Wire AnemometerEngineering Projects with NI LabVIEW and Vernier
Warming Function of Nasal PassagewaysHuman Physiology with Vernier
Effect of Vascularity on Skin Temperature RecoveryHuman Physiology with Vernier
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 (8 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Effects of Insulation on Animal TemperatureAgricultural Science with Vernier
Build a Temperature SensorEngineering Projects with NI LabVIEW and Vernier
Digital Control SystemsEngineering Projects with NI LabVIEW and Vernier
Hot Wire AnemometerEngineering Projects with NI LabVIEW and Vernier
Warming Function of Nasal PassagewaysHuman Physiology with Vernier
Effect of Vascularity on Skin Temperature RecoveryHuman Physiology with Vernier
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
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisLogger ProLogger Lite
LabQuest MiniFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full supportFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1Full supportFull support 1
Go!LinkFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabPro (discontinued)IncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1
Go!LinkFull support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Arduino
Software
InterfaceArduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface ShieldFull support
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)Full support
Vernier myDAQ AdapterFull support 1
Go!LinkFull support
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.
Texas Instruments
Software
InterfaceEasyDataDataMateTI-84 SmartViewDataQuestTI-Nspire Software
EasyLinkFull support 1IncompatibleFull support 2Full supportFull support 2
CBL 2 (discontinued)Full support 3Full support 3 4IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
LabPro (discontinued)Full support 3Full support 3 4IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (discontinued)IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
  2. Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
  3. CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
  4. DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.

What's Included

  • Vernier Surface Temperature Sensor
  • User manual

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Warranty

5-year limited warranty
See our warranty policy

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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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