New Tempvue 50 Sensor Boosts Water Temperature Monitoring Accuracy

Water temperature fluctuations across Earth's aquatic systems serve as vital indicators of environmental health, much like body temperature reflects human well-being. From rivers and lakes to subterranean soil layers, even minor variations can signal potential ecological crises. The challenge lies in accurately and reliably monitoring these critical temperature data points to support environmental conservation and scientific research.

Enter the TempVue™50, a newly launched high-precision digital water temperature sensor that delivers innovative solutions for hydrological monitoring. Building upon the TempVue series' established performance, this device achieves groundbreaking advancements in underwater and soil applications, providing researchers with exceptionally stable temperature measurement capabilities.

Engineered to strict specifications from the U.S. Geological Survey's Office of Surface Water, the TempVue™50 meets industry-leading standards for accuracy, stability, and durability. This compliance ensures trustworthy data collection across diverse hydrological monitoring applications.

The sensor integrates seamlessly with Aspen IoT edge device ecosystems, offering true plug-and-play functionality. Users can connect it to data acquisition systems without complex configuration, significantly simplifying installation. Its SDI-12 output compatibility further extends its versatility across mainstream data loggers.

Field-tested during the Aconcagua expedition where it powered meteorological stations on South America's highest peak, the TempVue™50 demonstrated exceptional performance under harsh alpine conditions, proving its adaptability in challenging environments.

• Submersible Construction: Waterproof sensor and cable design for long-term hydrological use
• High-Accuracy Silicon Sensor: Delivers stable measurements unaffected by environmental variables
• Reinforced Anchor Ring: Secures positioning in water columns or when tethered to weights
• Calibration Certification: Each unit includes documented calibration verification
• Simplified Integration: SDI-12 output reduces installation complexity
• Embedded Calibration Data: Automatically applies correction factors without manual calculations
• Smart Digital Design: Minimizes wiring requirements and data logger channels
• Universal Compatibility: Works with all SDI-12 compliant data loggers

Utilizing advanced silicon bandgap technology, the TempVue™50 achieves market-leading precision and repeatability. Its fully digital architecture reduces self-heating effects while the environmentally sealed Delrin™ housing with surge-protected electronics ensures years of reliable operation in diverse conditions.

• Hydrological Studies: Tracking thermal dynamics in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs
• Agricultural Research: Optimizing irrigation and fertilization through soil temperature analysis
• Climate Science: Assessing ecosystem impacts from temperature variations
• Industrial Processes: Monitoring cooling water systems
• Scientific Projects: Delivering research-grade temperature data

The device works with all current Campbell Scientific data loggers, Aspen IoT equipment, and SDI-12 compliant systems, enabling easy integration into existing monitoring networks.

• Miniaturization: Smaller form factors with integrated functionalities
• Intelligent Systems: Self-calibrating sensors with diagnostic capabilities
• Wireless Connectivity: Cloud-based data transmission for remote monitoring
• Enhanced Precision: Scientific-grade accuracy for specialized applications
• Multiparameter Units: Combined temperature/humidity/pressure sensors
• Energy Harvesting: Solar or thermal-powered autonomous operation
• Biocompatible Designs: Implantable medical monitoring solutions

• 1200 baud transmission rate
• Address-based device identification
• Bidirectional command/data exchange
• Simple implementation across microcontrollers

Common commands include address queries (!?), device identification (aI!), measurement initiation (aM!), and data retrieval (aD0!), where "a" represents the sensor address.