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Water Temperature Sensors

Product Line

Sensor Description Maximum Submergence Steinhart-Hart Equation Error Time Constant in Air

TempVue 50

Digital silicon bandgap 30 m (98.4 ft) depth 35 s (1 tau)

109SS

Micro-BetaCHIP Probe 10K3MCD1, 0.5 mm (0.018 in.) diameter, 10 kohm at 25°C 45.7 m (150 ft) or 434 kPa (63 psi) ≤ 0.02°C (-40°)
  • 31 s (still air)
  • 7.5 s (air @ 3 m/s)
  • 0.5 s (antifreeze/water rolling)

108

BetaTherm 100K6A1IA Thermistor 15 m (50 ft) ≤ ±0.01°C over measurement range (CRBasic data loggers only) 30 to 60 s (in a wind speed of 5 m s-1)

107

BetaTherm 100K6A1IA Thermistor 15 m (50 ft) ≤±0.01°C over measurement range (CRBasic data loggers only) 30 to 60 s (in a wind speed of 5 m s-1)

Other Considerations

Sensor Description Maximum Submergence Steinhart-Hart Equation Error Time Constant in Air

CS225

109

Measurement Specialties™ 10K3A1iA Thermistor 15 m (50 ft) ≤ 0.03°C (-50° to +70°C) 30 to 60 s (in a wind speed of 5 m s-1)

Retired Products

FAQs for

Number of FAQs related to Water Temperature Sensors: 4

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  1. Sometimes, an old cable can be replaced with a new, shorter cable.

    Sometimes, an existing cable can be shortened by cutting the ends off. However, there are a few issues that could be encountered when doing this:

    • Some sensors have bridge completion resistors at the pigtail end.
    • Some sensors are calibrated to length.
    • Sometimes the color in the insulation may not be the same as that visible at the pigtail end.

    Because of the potential issues, do not cut the ends off any sensor cable without first contacting Campbell Scientific to discuss the sensor in detail.

  2. Whenever possible, purchase a sensor with the desired cable length. Some sensors have a user-specified cable length, whereas other sensors have a set cable length.

    Sometimes, an old cable can be replaced with a new, longer cable.

    Generally, additional cable cannot be spliced onto the existing cable because:  

    • Some sensor cables have bridge completion resistors at the pigtail end
    • Some sensors are calibrated based on cable length
    • Sometimes the color in the insulation is not the same as that visible at the pigtail end
    • It is possible to introduce errors or malfunctions depending on the integrity of the splice

    Splicing cable together increases the likelihood that water may enter the cable and cause shorting, corrosion, and some other potential issues, which in turn can cause measurement issues.

    Because of the potential issues, do not splice any sensor cable without first contacting Campbell Scientific to discuss the sensor in detail.

  3. Many times, but not always, a sensor’s cable can be replaced with a new cable. This is helpful if the original cable was damaged or if its length needs to be changed.

    If the cable is attached to the sensor using a connector, Campbell Scientific will sell a replacement cable. For example, a 05106CBL-L is a replacement cable for a 05106-L. Replacement cables are listed in the “Replacement Parts” section of the Ordering information area of the product page.

    If the cable is attached to a sensor through a user-accessible terminal block, a raw cable can be purchased to replace it. For example, to replace the cable on a 05103-L Wind Monitor, order the desired length of pn 972124 AWG 3 Twisted Pair Shielded Santoprene Cable. As another example, the raw cable for a TE525-L Rain Gage is pn 966122 AWG 1 Twisted Pair Shielded Santoprene Cable.

    If the cable is an integral part of the sensor, the cable cannot be user replaced, and the sensor must be returned to Campbell Scientific. Some examples of sensors that fall into this category include the 107-L, 109SS-L, 229-L, CS547A-L, and CS650-L. For the process of returning equipment to Campbell Scientific, refer to the Repair and Calibration page.

  4. Not every sensor comes with a calibration sheet. If a calibration sheet is included, it is listed in the “Ships With” section of the sensor’s product web page or it is specified when ordered.