Easy to use TempLine™ cable reduces cost associated with multiple point temperature monitoring

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(2004), "Easy to use TempLine™ cable reduces cost associated with multiple point temperature monitoring", Sensor Review, Vol. 24 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2004.08724aaf.002

Easy to use TempLine™ cable reduces cost associated with multiple point temperature monitoring

Easy to use TempLine™ cable reduces cost associated with multiple point temperature monitoring

Keywords: Temperature, Sensors

Apprise Technologies, Inc. has announced TempLine, a single cable temperature measurement array for deployment in a wide range of in-situ and process control applications (Plate 2).

The affordable and easy-to-deploy and use TempLine product is manufactured to the customer's specifications. The customer can determine the cable length, number of sensors and sensor spacing. Data are transferred via RS- 232 or SDI-12 allowing for plug-and-play data transfer to numerous third party data acquisition and control systems like SCADA and PLC's as well as telemetry systems. TempLine's lightweight and compact design reduces time and labor costs associated with multiple point temperature data collection by allowing one person to easily deploy and operate the device. In many applications, a substantial amount of manpower has been needed to acquire the same amount of data available by using TempLine.

Plate 2 TempLinee

“Having a product which can be manufactured to meet the specifications of the customer application at an affordable price is generating a lot of attention,” said Cindy Martins, Apprise Marketing Director. “We are selling the TempLine to a broad base of customers, from power generators monitoring discharge temperature, to oceanographic research labs with limited manpower, to the U.S. Army of Engineers for continuous monitoring of thermo-discharge in dam management. The common denominator between TempLine customers is the desire to reduce the cost of multiple point temperature monitoring while maintaining high quality, reliable data,” adds Martins.

TempLine has a broad temperature range from - 18 to 85°C (21 to 185°F) with a swift response time. TempLine's semiconductor temperature technology is easy to calibrate to an accuracy of ±0.1°C (±0.2°F), with the calibration coefficients residing in flash memory on the controller. The output signal from the TempLine cable is processed using an embedded micro controller and is transferred via RS-232 or SDI-12 communication protocol.

TempLine has a maximum cable length of 600m with up to 300 sensors. Internal data logger memory of 2MB holds up to 3,400 time- stamped readings of 300 sensors. TempLine calibration is NIST traceable. Standard AA batteries power the system. Optional long-term (up to 12 month deployment) battery packs are also available.

TempLine is sold direct by Apprise and through distributors. Apprise Technologies, Inc. is a measurement and control company specializing in the development and manufacturing of rugged, cost-effective instrumentation for air, water and UV. For further information contact: Apprise Technologies, Inc. Tel: 218-624-2800; Web site: www.apprisetech.com