HydroTemp

Water Temperature Sensor

The Geolux HydroTemp is a scientific-grade temperature sensor designed for precise measurement of water, liquid, or soil temperatures. Available as either a single sensor or a multi-sensor array, the HydroTemp captures temperature data of the surrounding medium at one or multiple points. The instrument is equipped with standard RS-485 Modbus and SDI-12 interfaces, ensuring seamless integration with Geolux and third-party dataloggers.

In the multi-depth configuration, up to 16 sensors can be connected on a single line, with customizable distances between sensors ranging from 0.5 m to 5 m, and a total string length of up to 150 m. The HydroTemp sensor is built to withstand extreme conditions, including high pressure (up to 150 m underwater) and freezing environments where ice may form around the sensor.

The sensor’s robust construction includes a Kevlar-reinforced, neutral buoyancy cable with specially engineered design for maximum mechanical strength. This ensures that the sensor array remains durable and reliable even in challenging conditions.

The HydroTemp sensor delivers high accuracy measurement of 0.1 °C with a resolution of 0.01 °C across a temperature range from -20 °C to +70 °C. Its aluminium enclosure, filled with thermally conductive epoxy resin, provides a fast response to temperature changes, making it ideal for dynamic monitoring environments.

Parameter
HydroTemp Water Temperature Sensor
Sensor Type
Digital MEMS
Meets ASTM E 1112 and ISO 80601-2-56
Measurement Range
-20 °C to +70 °C
Application Hydrology and Flood Monitoring
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Application Wastewater and Industrial Monitoring
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Application Irrigation Monitoring
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Application Snow Monitoring
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Application Coastal and Ocean Monitoring
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Application Meteorology
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Resolution
0.01 °C
Accuracy
0.1 °C over whole operating range
IP Rating
IP68, up to 150 m water depth
Enclosure Type
Anodized aluminium
Communication Interfaces
RS-485 / Modbus-RTU
SDI-12
Input Voltage
9 to 27 VDC
Power Consumption (Per Sensor Node)
0.050 W – operating mode
0.025 W – standby mode
Maximal Current (Per Sensor Node)
< 10 mA
Multi Depth Sensor
Up to 16 sensors on single line
Maximum Water Depth
150 m
Cable
Neutral buoyancy, Kevlar-reinforced wire cable
Weight
50 g – sensor node without cable
400 g – sensor node with 10 m cable
  • Scientific-grade accuracy of 0.1 °C
  • Measures temperature in water, liquid, or soil at single or multiple depths
  • Supports up to 16 sensors on a single line with customizable distances
  • RS-485 Modbus and SDI-12 interfaces for easy integration
  • Durable design with Kevlar-reinforced neutral buoyancy cable