{"id":3580,"date":"2013-10-18T11:00:16","date_gmt":"2013-10-18T15:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=3580"},"modified":"2015-01-28T12:01:21","modified_gmt":"2015-01-28T17:01:21","slug":"cellular-solar-advantages-in-this-remote-temperature-monitor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/cellular-solar-advantages-in-this-remote-temperature-monitor\/","title":{"rendered":"Cellular + Solar Advantages in this Remote Temperature Monitor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ideal for Remote Outdoor Sites<\/h3>\n<p>Farmers, growers and ranchers need to be vigilant of changes in temperature, humidity and other critical conditions to keep their operations thriving and often rely on some kind of remote temperature monitor to get that <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-3582\" title=\"Cellular + solar remote temperature monitor is the solution for outdoor operations\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Peach_orchard_in_bloom.jpg\" alt=\"Cellular + solar remote temperature monitor is the solution for outdoor operations\" width=\"332\" height=\"221\" \/><\/a>information.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 However, conventional remote temperature monitors may not work properly in secluded locations or outdoor operations for a number of reasons.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 But now there is <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">a solution<\/a><\/strong> for remote and\/or outdoor situations \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 a weatherproof temperature monitor\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<b>powered by solar energy that communicates via a cellular signal<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<h2><em>Outdoor Usage More Demanding<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Outdoor operations such as a vineyards, livestock barns or orchards have much more demanding requirements than indoor applications.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 For optimum performance, a remote temperature monitor that will be used outdoors should satisfy these criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weatherproof<\/li>\n<li>Rugged<\/li>\n<li>Use a sustainable power source (especially in remote locations)<\/li>\n<li>Have a viable means of communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Remote Sites Have Unique Requirements<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Remote locations on farms or ranches have unique requirements due to logistical issues.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Conventional remote temperature monitors may not work satisfactorily at these sites because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The monitor is powered by electricity but none is available at the site<\/li>\n<li>The location has frequent power outages and the monitor\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s backup battery has very limited service life (typically only 24 hours or less)<\/li>\n<li>The site lacks a landline phone or Internet connection so there is no way to transmit the data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>The Solution:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Cellular + Solar<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>A new weatherproof monitor called the <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><i>Temperature@lert Cellular Solar Temperature Monitor System <\/i><\/strong><\/a>overcomes the problems of using a conventional remote temperature monitor outside and in remote locations because it:<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"In outdoor locations where other temperature monitors don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t work, use the Temperature@lert Cellular Solar system.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8543.jpg\" alt=\"Temperature@lert Cellular Solar Temperature Monitor System\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>1)\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Doesn\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t need an electrical power source<\/p>\n<p>2)\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Doesn\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t need a landline or Internet connection<\/p>\n<p>3)\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Is designed for extreme environments and weather conditions<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Temperature@lert Cellular Solar Temperature Monitor System<\/i><\/a><\/strong><i> <\/i>uses the energy from the sun for its primary power source and it transmits temperature status information via the same cellular network that mobile phones use. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0When the sun goes down or on a cloudy day, its extended life <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/batteryuniversity.com\/learn\/article\/is_lithium_ion_the_ideal_battery');\"  href=\"http:\/\/batteryuniversity.com\/learn\/article\/is_lithium_ion_the_ideal_battery\" target=\"_blank\">lithium ion battery<\/a> delivers up to 4 weeks of continuous service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As long as there is a <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.gsm-auto.com\/GSM%20USA%20Coverage%20Maps');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.gsm-auto.com\/GSM%20USA%20Coverage%20Maps\" target=\"_blank\">GSM cellular signal at the site<\/a><\/strong> where the monitor is being used, the <i>Temperature@lert Cellular Solar Temperature Monitor System <\/i>will send phone call, text message, or email alerts when the temperature falls or rises outside the set range.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It will also send alerts when the temperature returns to normal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Other Features<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Temperature@lert Cellular Solar Temperature Monitor System<\/i><\/a><\/strong><i> <\/i>is designed for industrial use and has many of the features that commercial farms and ranchers need, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature sensor that reports temperatures from -40\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00b0F to +200\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00b0F within \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00b10.5\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00b0C (\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00b1 1.0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00ba F) accuracy<\/li>\n<li>Monitors the temperature every 5, 15, 60, 120, or 240 minutes (depending on the monthly cellular service plan chosen)<\/li>\n<li>Sends alerts to multiple email addresses, multiple text message numbers and multiple phone numbers at the same time<\/li>\n<li>Plug-and-play <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-578-temperaturelert.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/m-578-temperaturelert.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">optional sensors<\/a><\/strong> for soil moisture, wind speed, tank level, tipping bucket and more<\/li>\n<li>\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cHealth Check\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d that sends alerts when it loses power or is not functioning properly, and when it returns to health<\/li>\n<li>Maintains temperature history online (exports temperature history to Word and Excel)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6539-sensaphone-sat4d.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6539-sensaphone-sat4d.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"Sensaphone SAT4D uses satellite communication -- works where there is no cell service \" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/6539.jpg\" alt=\"Sensaphone SAT4D uses satellite communication -- works where there is no cell service \" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><em>Satellite Solution for Sites Without Cell Service<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>For remote locations that still do not have cellular coverage, the new <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6539-sensaphone-sat4d.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-6539-sensaphone-sat4d.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sensaphone SAT4D<\/a><\/strong> is the answer.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 This remote temperature monitor uses direct satellite communications to monitor remote sites no matter where they are located. Another benefit of the SAT4D is that it does not require electrical power.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Instead, it operates off an internal battery that delivers at least <strong>five<\/strong><b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0years of service<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Summary<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>By combining the advantages of cellular communications and solar power, the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8543-temperaturelert-cellular-solar-temperature-monitor-system.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><i>Temperature@lert Cellular Solar Temperature Monitor System<\/i><\/a><i> <\/i>provides 24\/7 outdoor temperature monitoring of secluded, outdoor locations where conventional remote temperature monitors don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t work<\/strong>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Various cellular service plans are available for the <i>Temperature@lert Cellular Solar <\/i>remote temperature monitor<i> <\/i>starting at $15 per month, however, you are not bound by a contract and there are no cancellation fees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Credits: \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Photo by Karen Blaha (<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Peach_orchard_in_bloom.jpg');\"  href=\"http:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Peach_orchard_in_bloom.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Flickr<\/a>: Peach orchard in bloom)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ideal for Remote Outdoor Sites Farmers, growers and ranchers need to be vigilant of changes in temperature, humidity and other critical conditions to keep their operations thriving and often rely on some kind of remote temperature monitor to get that information.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 However, conventional remote temperature&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/cellular-solar-advantages-in-this-remote-temperature-monitor\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3582,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[11,483,484,485],"class_list":["post-3580","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-freeze-alarms-heat-alarms","tag-freeze-alarms-2","tag-heat-alarms-temperature-alarms","tag-remote-temperature-monitor","tag-temperaturelert","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3580"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3580\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5056,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3580\/revisions\/5056"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}