The Wireless Temperature Sensor is a general-purpose sensor found in many science labs. With a rugged, waterproof design and a long-lasting battery, students can spend more time collecting data and less time dealing with equipment.
- 1x Coin cell battery
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
Welcome to the modern thermometer. The Wireless Temperature Sensor transmits live data and allows students to continuously monitor, log, and plot temperature measurements on nearly any device. When lab-time ends but the experiment continues, students can set the sensor to log data autonomously for days, weeks, or months, then download it for analysis later. This durable, wireless sensor features a stainless steel probe for the most demanding of applications, as well as a battery that lasts over a year*. It can be used in a wide array of experiments and activities because it measures small, but significant temperature changes produced by chemical reactions, convection currents, and even skin temperatures.
Note: The rugged sensor housing/handle is rated for temperatures of -10 ºC to 40 ºC. This means it cannot be subjected to the same extremes as the stainless steel probe. For extremely low or high temperature applications we recommend the Electrode Support to keep the sensor in the proper position during experiments.
*Battery life is based on typical usage in a secondary or college lab.
Features
- Simply pair and go, no cables or adapters to manage
- Variable sampling rate for capturing small, fast changes or experiments that run for hours, days, or weeks
- Bluetooth® connectivity and long-lasting coin cell battery
- Logs temperature data directly onto the sensor for long-term experiments
- Dust, dirt, and sand-proof and water resistant (IP-X7 certified)
Perform These Experiments
- Explore freezing and melting points
- Study endothermic and exothermic reactions
- Measure the energy content of food
- Monitor environmental conditions and water quality
- Observe inter-molecular forces and evaporative cooling
What's Included
- 1x Coin cell battery
Product Specifications
| Range | -40 to 125ºC |
| Resolution | 0.01ºC |
| Accuracy | ±0.5ºC |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 10 Hz |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Logging | Yes |
| Battery Type | Coin Cell |
Battery & Logging
| Stored Data Points Memory (Logging) 1 | >55,000 |
| Battery - Connected (Data Collection Mode) 2 | >275 hr (2-3yrs of normal classroom use)* |
| Battery - Logging (Data Logging Mode) 3 | 35 days |
| Battery Type | Coin Cell |
1 Minimum # of data points with all measurements enabled, actual results depend on enabled measurements.
2 Continuous use in a connected state until battery failure, actual results will depend on sample rate, active measurements, and battery condition.
3 Logging until battery failure, actual results will depend on sample rate, active measurements, and battery condition.
* Normal classroom use is the sensor in active use for 20min/lab for 120 lab periods/yr.
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Connectivity Options
This product can connect directly to your computer or device with the following technologies. No Interface required. See the following guide for details regarding device compatibility: Wireless Bluetooth Product Compatibility »
Buying Guide
| Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Electrode Support | PS-3505 | -- |
| Storage for Wireless Temperature, pH and Conductivity Sensors | PS-3585 | -- |
| Replacement Parts | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coin Cell Battery Pack | PS-3504 | -- |
| Also Available | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| USB Bluetooth Adapter | PS-3500 | -- |
| Magnetic Stirrer | SE-7700 | -- |
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Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Wireless Temperature Sensor.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Hess's Law
Students use a temperature sensor to experimentally determine the heat of reaction for the formation of a compound.
Radiation Energy Transfer
In this lab, students use a temperature sensor to determine the effect the color of a container has on the temperature of water in the container as it is heated using radiant energy.
Chemical Reactions
Students predict products of a series of chemical reactions and use a temperature, conductivity, and pH sensor to verify a chemical change.
Energy Transfer
In this lab, students will use stainless steel temperature sensors to measure the transfer of heat energy from a candle flame through convection and conduction.
Keeping Warm
In this lab, students will use a temperature sensor to understand which materials conduct heat and which don’t, and why they do or don’t.
Cell Size
Students use temperature probes to measure the effect of cell size on cell cooling rate using cubes of potato tissue.
Modeling an Ecosystem
In this lab, students will design and study three, small ecosystems. Students will manipulate system interactions while monitoring gas exchange, environmental conditions, and subject health.
Chemical Equilibrium
Students use the results of a colorimeter and a temperature sensor to control the direction of a reversible chemical reaction.
Investigating Physical and Chemical Changes of Matter
Students use a variety of sensors and particle modeling to characterize physical and chemical changes of matter.
Specific Heat
Students use a temperature sensor to experimentally determine the identity of a metal based on its specific heat capacity.
Blockly Extension: Chemical Reactions and Energy Transfer
After students have completed the Chemical Reactions and Energy Transfer lab, they are now challenged to create a Blockly coding program that alerts the user to either a thermal energy release (exothermic) or thermal energy absorption...
Specific Heat
In this lab, students use a fast response temperature sensor to determine the identity of an unknown metal by calculating the specific heat of the metal and comparing it to a list of known values.
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Temperature Sensor Manual | English - 297.37 KB | |
| Safety Sheets | ||
| Lithium Battery Safety Data Sheet | English - 129.01 KB | |
| Knowledge Base | ||
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