Help with Temperature Indicators specifications:
General Specifications
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| Sensed Temperature Range: | The temperature range the device is rated for sensing. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Input Options: | |||
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| Permanent Sensor or Probe | Temperature instrument or indicator as a non-detachable probe. It is permanently attached either direct to instrument or through integral cable. | ||
| Thermocouple Inputs | Temperature instrument accepts Thermocouple style sensors. | ||
| RTD Inputs | Temperature instrument accepts RTD style probes. | ||
| Thermistor Inputs | Temperature instrument accepts Thermistor style probes. | ||
| Solid State Inputs | Temperature instrument accepts Solid State style probes. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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| # of Inputs / Channels: | Number of inputs available for probe or sensor attachment. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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Interface and Display Options
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| Local Interface: | |||
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| Digital Front Panel | Setup or program through the front panel using digital keypad, menus, etc. | ||
| Analog Front Panel | Has analog user inputs such as potentiometers, dials, switches, etc. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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| Display Type: | |||
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| Digital Readouts | Numerical or application-specific readouts. | ||
| Analog Meter or Indicator | Includes needle meters, LED indicators, etc. | ||
| Video Display Terminal | Generic video display terminal, e.g. CRT, flat panel displays, etc. | ||
| None - No Display | |||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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| Communications Interface: | |||
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| Serial Interface | Serial communication protocol such as RS-232, RS-485, USB. | ||
| Parallel Interface | Parallel communication protocol GPIB / IEEE-488 / HPIB Protocol. | ||
| Other | Special requirements such as modem, RF transmitter, etc. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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| Computer Interface? | Can be controlled or monitored remotely with a computer via interface. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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Mounting Configuration
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| Mounting Configuration | |||
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| Portable or Hand Held | Temperature device is either Hand Held or portable (e.g. has handles, but is benchtop device). | ||
| Self-Contained / Stand Alone Instrument | Can function independent of or as a "host" computer (e.g. Wall Mount Temperature Indicator). | ||
| Panel Mount (Meter) | Device designed to mounted in a panel configuration. | ||
| Rail or Track Mounted | Typically DIN Rail Mounted. | ||
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| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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Display Scale Characteristics
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| Fahrenheit? | Device displays Fahrenheit, which is defined by 32 degrees at the ice point and 212 degrees at the boiling point of water at sea level. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Fahrenheit Display Range: | Range in degrees Fahrenheit displayed on device. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Fahrenheit Scale Divisions: | |||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Celsius / Centigrade? | Device displays Celsius, which is defined by 0 degrees at the ice point and 100 degrees at the boiling point of water at sea level. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Celsius Display Range: | Range in degrees Celsius displayed on device. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Celsius / Centigrade Scale Divisions: | |||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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Additional Specifications
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| Battery Powered | Instrument requires no external power supply; it can be powered and driven off battery power. | ||
| Controller | Temperature instrument or indicator has some limited controller features or functionality (set limits, regulator, P/PI/PID, etc.). A separate search form is available for specific temperature controller devices. | ||
| Datalogger | Temperature instrument or indicator has "memory" to record data values over a period of time or ranges. | ||
| Detachable Probe(s) | Temperature instrument or indicator comes with probe(s) that are detachable and utilized for process measurement. The matching products table will include a brief description of the included probe(s). | ||
| Internal Timers / Counters | Temperature instrument or indicator has internal timer to only monitor during defined time periods or increments. | ||
| Math / Statistical Functions | Instrument can totalize or perform other math functions such as differentials, integrations etc. | ||
| Min/Max Recorder | Temperature instrument or indicator records minimum and/or maximum read value during defined time period. | ||
| Self Test / Diagnostics | Temperature instrument or indicator can perform self calibration features and diagnostic programs. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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