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Go Wireless® Temp (GW-TEMP, discontinued)

Specifications and User Guide

Hardware & Software Requirements

Go Wireless Temp uses Bluetooth low energy technology and can only be used with devices running the appropriate software that support Bluetooth low energy technology.

Platform Specifications
LabQuest 3 ● All Models
LabQuest 2 ● Model:LQ2-LE
● Model:LABQUEST2 requires an external Bluetooth radio
Go Direct® Bluetooth® Adapter (GDX-RADIO) (discontinued)
Original LabQuest ● Unsupported
macOS &
Windows		 ● Unsupported (for direct data collection)
● Data Share from LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 only.
ChromeOS ● Unsupported
iOS & iPadOS ● iPad (3rd generation or later)
● iPad air
● iPad mini (all models)
● iPhone (4S or later)
● iPod touch (5th generation)
Android OS ● Android devices that use Bluetooth low energy technology, see: https://www.bluetooth.com/what-is-bluetooth-technology/bluetooth-devices

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
Interface LabQuest App
LabQuest 3 Full support
LabQuest 2 Full support 1
LabQuest 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
Interface Graphical Analysis
LabQuest 3 Full support 1
LabQuest 2 Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. Full support of this sensor is only available when LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing. The software does not support this sensor when connected to a computer or Chromebook via Bluetooth.
iOS
Software
Interface Graphical Analysis Graphical Analysis GW
No interface required Incompatible Full support
LabQuest 3 Full support 1 Full support 1
LabQuest 2 Full support 1 Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
Interface Graphical Analysis Graphical Analysis GW
No interface required Incompatible Full support
LabQuest 3 Full support 1 Full support 1 2
LabQuest 2 Full support 1 Full support 1 2

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Android™ 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.

Troubleshooting

  • Primary Test: Press the power button on the sensor to turn it on. (The red LED will be flashing.) Start the data-collection app and select the sensor from the list of available sensors. (The green LED will be flashing.) Hold the tip of the sensor in your hand and check for the temperature readings to change.

Additional Troubleshooting

Specifications

  • Temperature range: –40 to 125°C
    ⚬ Range sensor can tolerate without damage: –55 to 150°C
    ⚬ Range sensor handle can tolerate without damage: –10 to 45°C
  • Resolution: ~0.07°C (actual is 0.0625°C)
  • Accuracy: ±0.5°C
  • Response time: 20 s (to 90% of full reading in water)
  • Maximum wireless range: ~30 m, unobstructed in air (results will vary)
  • Probe Dimensions
    ⚬ Overall length (handle + shaft): 17 cm
    ⚬ Stainless steel shaft: length 11.5 cm, diameter 4.7 mm
    ⚬ Probe handle: length 5.5 cm, maximum width 2.5 cm, minimum width 1.5 cm

Calibration

Calibrate? No. Each sensor is calibrated during the manufacturing process. This sensor cannot be calibrated by the user.

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Published: December 20, 2019. Updated: May 5, 2025.