Vernier - Go Direct Surface Temperature Sensor

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
• Resolution: 0.01°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)

Middle School (9 experiments)

High School (20 experiments)

College (5 experiments)

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest

Compatibility Notes

1. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter (discontinued) when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.

Computers

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 via Wireless Data Sharing.
2. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter (discontinued) when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.

Chromebook

iOS

Compatibility Notes

1. Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth^® connection for best results.
2. iOS and Android^™ 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 (discontinued) when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.

Android

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.
3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter (discontinued) when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.

Python

Javascript

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.

Arduino

LabVIEW

What's Included

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