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General Specifications




   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.
   Input Options:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   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.
   # 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.
Interface and Display Options




   Local Interface:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   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.
   Display Type:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   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.
   Communications Interface:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   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.
   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.
Mounting Configuration




   Mounting Configuration       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   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.
 
   Other
 
      
 
   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.
Display Scale Characteristics




   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.
   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.
   Fahrenheit Scale Divisions:
 
      
 
   Search Logic:      All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.
   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.
   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.
   Celsius / Centigrade Scale Divisions:
 
      
 
   Search Logic:      All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.
Additional Specifications




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   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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