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A temperature transmitter is a device that can detect changes in operational temperature in relation to pressure factors, and those changes are conveyed via a transmission signal.

Such a device, which is essentially a type of pressure transducer, can be used for safety and control measures as well as for purposes of monitoring.

When measuring maximum working pressure the highest temperature level under which the application can function must be continuously monitored.

Temperature transmitters are essential tools in the deployment of sub-sea vehicles. Not only does pressure have to be taken into consideration at considerably low depths below the sea surface, changes in temperature related to increased pressure also need to be noted accurately, with little to no margin of error.

For instance, the deployment of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) and remotely-operated vehicles (ROV) is a risky, challenging undertaking to begin with. Such vehicles can potentially cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and often the information they collect about deep-sea life is priceless. Therefore, their proper functionality in the most extreme conditions must be noted accurately and quickly to avoid mechanical failures.

For such deep-sea explorations a transmitter would be need that will sense the coldest temperatures without cracking under pressure, literally. Ideally a temperature transmitter that is hermetically sealed would be implemented that can detect temperatures as low as -330 degrees Fahrenheit, especially if the waters near the polar regions are to be explored. The external pressure rating should be at a maximum 30,000 pound-force per square inch (PSI) just to be on the safe side. You don’t want to take any chances when doing any kind of deep-sea exploration by any means.

Although there are many products available on the market, the most reliable and cost-effective solutions seem to be offered by Paine Electronics.

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