Benefits and Features

Lifetime min/max temperature recording

Customizable measurement spacing for any number of applications

Available external probes simplify installation for roadbed applications

User-resettable min/max temperature recording

Automatic 1 second temperature update

Makes use of the included SGB3 to protect against electrical surges

One SDI-12 channel is used to connect all temperature sensors

Low power—suitable for remote applications

No calibration required

Serial number & installation depth data for each location stored onboard each sensor

Excellent long-term stability of measurements

Comprehensive measurement range

Technical Description

When power is supplied to the C5230 probe, the internal electronics will continuously measure the temperature at an approximate rate of 1 measurement per second. Every output measurement obtained from the sensor is a running average of 10 consecutive 1-second readings. The accuracy specification is based on an average of 10 consecutive readings. For this purpose, after initial power-up, it is recommended to delay 10 seconds to obtain the best accuracy.

Because the sensor is obtaining a measurement every 1 second, it is recommended to use the Continuous measurement command to obtain the temperature readings. Using the R” commands will reduce the time taken to obtain a reading with the SDI-12 protocol.