Vernier Texas Instruments Surface Temperature Sensor, for CBL2, LabQuest STS-BTA

Description

Vernier/Texas Instruments Surface Temperature Sensor, for CBL2, LabQuest, etc.
Model
STS-BTA
Unused, not in retail packaging – came out of an educational 10 pack. Shipped fast with tracking.
“The Surface Temperature Sensor has an exposed thermistor that results in
an extremely rapid response time. This design allows for use in air and
water.”
Specifications
Temperature range: –25 to 125°C (–13 to 257°F)
Maximum temperature that the sensor can tolerate without damage: 150°C
Typical Resolution:
0.08°C (–25 to 0°C)
0.03°C (0 to 40°C)
0.1°C (40 to 100°C)
0.25°C (100 to 125°C)
Temperature sensor: 20 kΩ NTC Thermistor
Accuracy: ±0.2°C at 0°C, ±0.5°C at 100°C
Response time (time for 90% change in reading)
50 seconds (in still air)
20 seconds (in moving air)
Probe dimensions: Probe length (handle plus body) 15.5 cm