Temperature measurements go wireless
Staff -- Test & Measurement World, 2/1/2007
Measurement Computing has introduced IEEE 802.15.4 wireless capabilities to its USB-based temperature monitors. The new WLS-TC and WLS-TEMP modules are based on the company's USB-TC and USB-TEMP devices but add an RF module that permits wireless data transfer. The WLS-TC input module accepts eight channels of type J, K, R, S, T, N, E, and B thermocouples. The WLS-TEMP module accepts the same thermocouples and also supports RTD, thermistor, and semiconductor temperature sensors.
Both models are capable of 150-ft range indoors and 2460-ft range outdoors in direct-line-of-sight applications. To use the wireless capability, you need the WLS-IFC interface module, which connects to a PC's USB port and provides access to an unlimited number of WLS-TC and WLS-TEMP devices.
Prices: WLS-TC—$549 ($599 with WLS-IFC); WLS-TEMP—$749 ($799 with WLS-IFC); additional WLS-IFC wireless interfaces—$149. Measurement Computing. www.measurementcomputing.com.
