Temperature Meter

Order no.: PCE-PI 160

Temperature Meter PCE-PI160 is a radiometrical scanning infrared camera system, designed to capture and display temperature- based images and temperature profiles of objects. Temperature Meter PI160 fulfills highest technological standards: Not only it is equipped with a 2.0 USB interface, but it also features a real-time imaging of 120 images per second.

- Detector with 160 x 120 pixels
- Thermal images in real time (120 Hz)
- Temperature range up to +1500 °C
- USB 2.0 interface

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Order no.: PCE-PI 200

Temperature Meter PCE-PI 200

The Temperature Meter PCE-PI-200 is a fully radiometric operating infrared camera system to capture and display thermal images and thermal profiles of objects. The Temperature Meter PCE-PI-200 incorporates latest technology due to an USB 2.0 interface that allows a real-time thermal imaging with 128 images per second and simultaneous real time images with 32 HZ as well as stationary and portable operation that is very well priced.

- Detector with 160 x 120 pixels
- Thermal images in real time (120 Hz)
- Temperature range up to +1500 °C
- USB 2.0 interface
- BI-SPECTRAL technology

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Order no.: PCE-PI 230

Temperature Meter PCE-PI 230

The Temperature Meter PCE-PI-230 is a fully radiometric operating infrared camera system to capture and display thermal images and thermal profiles of objects. The Temperature Meter PCE-PI-230 incorporates latest technology due to an USB 2.0 interface that allows a real-time thermal imaging with 128 images per second and simultaneous real time images with 32 HZ as well as stationary and portable operation that is very well priced.

- Detector with 160 x 120 pixels
- Infrared imaging in real time with up to 80 Hz
- Simultaneous real-time imaging
- USB 2.0 interface
- BI-SPECTRAL technology

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Temperature Meter PCE-IR10 incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

Order no.: PCE-IR10-ICA

Temperature Meter PCE-IR10 incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

Temperature meter with LCD for continuous measurement of surface temperature of all solid materials, designed for fixed installation.

- Temperature range: -40 ... 600°C / -40 ... 1112°F
- Accuracy: ± 1% or ± 1°C / 1.8°F
- Optical resolution: 15:1
- Storage conditions: -40 ... 85°C / -40 ... 185°F
- Spectral range: 8.0 ... 14 µm
- Emissivity: 0.100 - 1.000 adjustable in digital mode, by units of 0.001
- Outputs: analogue, USB, RS-232, RS-485, relay
- Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Order no.: PCE-PI 400

Temperature Meter PCE-PI 400

The Temperature Meter PCE-PI 400 is a fully radiometric operating device for recording and display of temperature-based images and temperature-based profiles of the object in operates on. The Temperature Meter PCE-PI 400 does not only work with the latest technology due to its USB 2.0 interface, which allows a real-time thermographic imaging with 96 images per second and simultaneous image-recording with 32 Hz, but it also efficient due to stationary as well as portable application.

- Detector with 382 x 288 pixels
- Infrared camera in real time with up to 80 Hz
- Excellent thermal sensitivity
- USB 2.0 interface

N.B. see the PCE-PI 450 for alternative thermal sensitivity and operating/storage temperature

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Temperature Meter w/ Calibration Certificate PCE-HT110-ICA

Order no.: PCE-HT110-ICA

Temperature Meter w/ Calibration Certificate PCE-HT110-ICA ISO Calibration

The PCE-HT110-ICA Temperature Meter or Humidity Detector precisely measures air temperature and relative humidity. This accurate and reliable device shows the current measurements on the large LCD display and saves the measurement data directly to an SD card (included). The PCE-HT110-ICA is equipped with two channels, accommodates an SD card memory of up to 16 GB, offers an adjustable measurement rate / sampling interval, and includes a wall mount, making the device ideal for logging data over an extended period of time.

- Measurement ranges: 0 … 50°C / 32 ... 122°F, 10 ... 90% RH
- Resolution: 0.1°C / 0.18°F, 0.1% RH
- Data format: .XLS (compatible with Microsoft Excel)
- Incl. ISO Calibration Certificate

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Order no.: PCE-PI 450

Temperature Meter PCE-PI 450

The Temperature Meter PCE-PI 450 is a fully radiometric operating device for recording and display of temperature-based images and temperature-based profiles of the object in operates on. The Temperature Meter PCE-PI 450 does not only work with the latest technology due to its USB 2.0 interface, which allows a real-time thermographic imaging with 96 images per second and simultaneous image-recording with 32 Hz, but it also efficient due to stationary as well as portable application.

- Detector with 382 x 288 pixels
- Infrared imaging in real time with up to 80 Hz
- Excellent thermal sensitivity
- USB 2.0 interface

N.B. see the PCE-PI 400 for alternative thermal sensitivity and operating/storage temperature

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Order no.: iCelsius IP1

Temperature Meter iCelsius IP1

With the Temperature Meter iCelsius IP1 you can turn your iPhone (from 3G, iPhone 5 with adapter), your iPad, or iPod touch (from the 3rd generation) into a Temperature Meter to review and control food temperatures during transport and storage. With the Temperature Meter temperatures from 0 °C to 100 °C can be measured.

- Measuring range: 0 °C ... +100 °C
- Resolution: 0.01 °C
- Accuracy: ± 0.7 °C
- Connect to iPhone, iPod touch or iPad

Manufacturer: iCelsius Aginova Sàrl

Order no.: Log10

Temperature Meter Log10

The Temperature Meter Log10 is suitable for recording of temperature trends during transport and storage and is used for continuous temperature monitoring in various fields.

- Measuring range: -30 ... 60°C / -22 ... 140°F
- Resolution: 0.1°C / 0.18°F
- Accuracy: ± 0.5°C (0.9°F) / -20 ... 50°C (-4 ... 122°F)
- Memory capacity: approximately 20,000 readings

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Order no.: Log100

Temperature Meter Log100

The Temperature Meter Log100 is ideal for the registry of the development of temperature in the transport and storage sectors. The Temperature Meter is also used for the control of temperature in multiple sectors.

- Large screen with real time visualization and indication of max., min. and
average values
- With slot for external temperature sensor
- Indication of the battery status

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Temperature Meter Log100 + Software + USB Cable

Order no.: Log100-Start

Temperature Meter Log100 + Software + USB Cable

- Large screen with real time visualization and indication of max., min. and
average values
- With slot for external temperature sensor
- Indication of the battery status

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Order no.: Domatic Schiefer

Temperatur Meter Domatic Slate

Analogue Temperatur Meter for indoor use (barometer, thermometer, hygrometer), made from carved out and painted slate. The analogue Temperatur Meter Domatic Slate comes with a modern design and three well-readable round displays.

- Measuring range: -30 ... +50 °C, 20 ... 100 %, 980 ... 1040 hPa
- Resolution: 1 °C, 1 %, 1 hPa
- For indoor use
- Analogue display
- Low on maintenance

Manufacturer: TFA Dostmann GmbH

Temperature Meter Log10 + Software + USB Cable

Order no.: Log10-Start

Temperature Meter Log10 + Software + USB Cable

The Temperature Meter Log10 is suitable for recording of temperature trends during transport and storage and is used for continuous temperature monitoring in various fields. Includes software and USB cable.

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Order no.: U12-011

Temperature Meter Hobo U12-011

The Temperature Meter Hobo U-12 Temperature + Humidity offers easy and absolutely reliable recording for applications that need a higher accuracy, better resolution, more storage capacity or USB interface for faster data transfer to a PC.

- Temperature Range: -20 ... 70°C / -4 ... 158°F
- Relative Humidity range: 5 ... 95% RH
- Memory: 43000 Points
- Transfer of complete storage content within 30 seconds via USB
- 1 year operating time due to exchangeable CR2032 lithium batteries

Manufacturer: PCB Synotech GmbH

Order no.: Log110

Temperature Meter Log110

The Temperature Meter Log110 is ideal for the registry of the development of temperature in the transport and storage sectors. The Temperature Meter is also used for the control of temperature in multiple sectors.

- Large screen with real time visualization and indication of max., min. and
average values
- With slot for external temperature sensor
- Indication of the battery status

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Temperature Meter Log110 + External Humidity Sensor (2 m cable)

Order no.: Log110-EXF

Temperature Meter Log110 + External Humidity Sensor (2 m cable)

- Large screen with real time visualization and indication of max., min. and
average values
- With slot for external temperature sensor
- Indication of the battery status

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Order no.: P-700

Temperature Meter P-700

The P-700 Contact Resistance Temperature Meter is the ideal device for highly accurate measurements with real-time information. The P-700 Contact Resistance Temperature Meter measures within a range from -200 to 850° / -328 ... 1562°F (Pt100 sensors) and thermo-elements to 1760°C / 3200°F with a resolution of 0.1°C / 0.18°F along the entire range.

- Thermometer for PT-100 and thermocouples
- Range Pt-100: -200 ... 850°C / -328 ... 1562°F
- Accuracy: ± 0.1°C / 0.18°F of -100 ... 200°C / -148 ... 392°F, otherwise 0.1%
- Sensor must be ordered separately

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Order no.: RH-2

Temperature Meter RH-2

The Temperature Meter RH-2 can measure various parameters with sensors for relative and absolute air humidity, temperature, dewpoint as well as water activity in woods. The equilibrium moisture content of the thermal dewpoint calculator indicates the relative ambient humidity, which the material has an equilibration with, and thus is unable to absorb or to emit any more humidity. The absolute humidity of the Temperature Meter detects the percentage of water content based on gross weight of the material.

- Very fast matching behavior
- Long-term stable sensors (sensors optional)
- Easy storage of measured values
- Documentation of the measurement
- Multilingual menu navigation
- Sensors not included

Manufacturer: Messtechnik Schaller GmbH

Order no.: P-750

Temperature Meter P-750

The contact Temperature Meter P-750 is ideal for measuring operations which require very high precision. The contact Temperature Meter P-750 offers high accuracy of ± 0.03°C / 0.054°F.

- Thermometer for PT-100 and thermocouple
- Range: Pt-100: -200 ... 850°C / -328 ... 1562°F
- Resolution: 0.01°C / 0.018°F (-200 ... 200°C / -328 ... 392°F) otherwise 0.1°C / 0.18°F
- Sensor must be ordered separately

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Order no.: 5020-1800

Temperature Meter Hi Temp 1800

The Temperature Meter Hi Temp 1800 measures surface temperatures over a wide temperature range. Additional notable benefits of the Temperature Meter are its very short reaction time (< 1 sec.) and the non-contact IR technology. This Temperature Meter (as all the test instruments) is delivered manufacturer calibrated and can additionally be certified to ISO.

- Measuring range: 100 ... 1800°C / 212 ... 3272°F
- Spectral range: 2.3 - 5 µm
- Resolution: 0.1°C / 0.18°F (<1000°C / 1832°F), 1°C / 1.8°F (1000°C)
- Accuracy: ± 2% or 2°C / 3.6°F, whichever is larger

Manufacturer: PCE Instruments

Temperature Measuring Device / Meter Buying Guide

Temperature plays an important role for human well-being and in the course of many biological, physical and chemical processes. The reliability of many electronic devices is also only guaranteed for certain temperature ranges. Compliance with the desired temperature can be easily monitored with a temperature measuring device. With some of these thermometers, the measured values can be recorded or passed on directly to control and regulation devices. Depending on the intended use, the most suitable temperature measuring device can be selected in terms of design, handling, operating principle and accuracy.

Selection criteria for a temperature measuring instrument

In order to find the right temperature measuring instrument from the multitude of available thermometers, you can narrow down the choice by considering a few basic criteria.

- Which maximum and minimum temperatures must the temperature measuring instrument be able to record?
- What accuracy must the thermometer have in the desired measuring range?
- Should the temperature be measured on surfaces, in gases (e.g. air temperature), in liquids, in solids or bulk solids?
- Is a contactless measurement possible and useful?
- Should the temperature measuring instrument measure and record the data continuously?

Temperature measuring instrument with analogue display

A temperature measuring instrument with an analogue display can be very simply constructed. Everyone probably still knows the liquid thermometers for displaying the outside temperature, for room temperature, for measuring fever and for checking the bath water temperature. Such a thermometer works without batteries and shows the temperature on a line scale. If the liquid expands as the temperature rises, it goes up and reaches the mark on the case corresponding to the higher temperature. If the temperature drops, the liquid goes down again to the lower position on the display.

Another analogue temperature measuring instrument uses the different temperature expansion of two different metals. The change in length when the temperature changes, causes the bimetallic strip to bend and the pointer position of the analogue display to change.

Temperature measuring instrument with digital display

In a digital temperature measuring instrument, the measurement and display of the temperature can happen separately. The measurement data can be easily stored and processed in the digital temperature measuring device. There are many digital thermometers in which various temperature sensors can be connected to the display unit. Laser sensors are not interchangeable. However, a temperature measuring instrument with a laser sensor can have an additional internal sensor for the air temperature and one or more connections for other temperature sensors. These sensors for the temperature measuring device can differ in the temperature measuring range, size and shape and in the measuring principle. Among the most common measuring principles of the interchangeable sensors are the thermocouples and platinum resistance sensors, especially PT-100 and PT-1000. By exchanging the sensor it is possible to test very different measuring points with the same temperature measuring device.

A temperature data logger is always a digital temperature measuring device. The storage interval is set via the device menu or associated PC software and after the measuring period has been over, the data is read out from the temperature measuring device. Some long-term data loggers are equipped with the analog inputs and can be set in such a way that the storage of the measurement data is only started or stopped when a specified value has been reached. Often the software belonging to the temperature measuring instrument allows different graphical and tabular representations of the measured data.

A multi-channel temperature measuring instrument can display and store the data from several sensors simultaneously. The connections on the display device can be designed for temperature sensors of the same type or for different types of sensors. With the multi-channel temperature measuring device, the temperatures can be measured and evaluated simultaneously at several points during one process.

Examples of the temperature measurement in different application areas

Temperature measuring device for lounges
For living and working spaces, there are temperature specifications for the minimum temperature not only because of the temperature requirements of the users, but also to prevent the damage from moisture. Moisture damage can occur when warm air hits cold surfaces, cools down and some water vapor becomes condensation. Not only the air temperature, but also the surface temperature of the room's boundary surfaces and the air humidity play a role in the perception of temperature. If the temperature measuring instrument has an additional sensor for air humidity, it is also called a thermo-hygrometer. The dew point temperature valid for this air humidity can be determined from the relative air humidity and the temperature. This is the temperature at which the air can still absorb the existing amount of water as vapor. If the temperature drops further, part of the water vapour becomes liquid. Many thermos-hygrometers can show the dew point temperature directly on the display. If you choose the temperature measuring instrument with an additional temperature sensor for surface measurements, you can easily measure the temperature on external components with constructive or geometric thermal bridges and compare it with the displayed dew point temperature. For such measurements it is very easy to use the temperature measuring device in which an additional sensor for surface temperature measurement work via infrared radiation, as this allows fast and contact-free measurement even over long distances. The temperature measuring device that is only intended to control the room temperature can be read directly by the room users as a simple table or wall device. If the values are outside the desired range, the room can be ventilated, heated or cooled as required. If the temperature and, if necessary, also the humidity are to be monitored and evaluated over longer periods of time, the devices are used which store this data at fixed intervals.

Temperature measuring device for storage rooms and transport
For the shelf life of many foodstuffs and also for some other materials, maintaining certain temperatures is of immense importance. Food warehouses and in particular cold stores for perishable goods of high value should be monitored in such a way that if the temperature rises to an impermissible level, countermeasures can be taken in good time or the goods can be used before they spoil. The temperature measuring device, for example, which can issue an optical or acoustic alarm at the monitored point when the set critical temperature value is reached or send the data to a control system, is suitable for monitoring purposes.

Data loggers are suitable for verifying that the required temperatures are maintained during the transport of goods. A data logger is any temperature measuring device that measures and stores the temperature at fixed intervals. This temperature measuring device can be placed inconspicuously between the goods or even inside the outer packaging. If the goods were not monitored during the transport, the temperature can be checked at least on delivery. For this purpose, the core temperature of various random samples can also be measured using suitable insertion thermometers.

Temperature measurement in processes with heat input
For many products, the maintenance of the certain temperatures during the manufacturing process over a specified period of time is provided by the temperature measuring device. This is important, for example, in yoghurt production, during homogenization, when cooking food, when drying sensitive materials and during sterilization or pest control using heat. If the temperature measuring instrument can transmit the set limit values as a signal, the process heat can be controlled via this. If the temperature measuring device gives the signal at minimum or maximum temperature, the heat input can be automatically increased or decreased.