Installation in Record Time: The DS18B20UC with Push Connection
The decisive advantage of the tinycontrol DS18B20UC lies in its innovative connection concept. Forget screwdrivers and terminal blocks. With the 'Push Wire' connector, installation becomes child's play. Simply insert the stripped wires into the openings – done. This not only leads to enormous time savings but also minimizes typical sources of error and guarantees a permanently secure, vibration-proof connection. This sensor is the first choice for anyone who values efficiency and reliability in the control cabinet or during field installation.
Precise Temperature Monitoring for Your Smart Project
Whether you are monitoring the temperature in your server room, heating system, or greenhouse – the readings must be reliable. The DS18B20UC provides accurate data with an accuracy of ±0.5 °C in the relevant range of -10 °C to +85 °C, which you need for smart building automation. As a digital sensor, it is insensitive to interference over long cable runs and always delivers stable values directly to your tinycontrol Lan Controller.
Flexible and Scalable thanks to 1-Wire Protocol
Why occupy a separate input on the controller for each measurement point? The 1-Wire protocol is ingeniously simple and resource-efficient. You can operate up to eight DS18B20UC sensors in parallel on a single 1-Wire bus. Each sensor has a globally unique 64-bit serial number and can thus be uniquely identified and read by the control system. This drastically simplifies the Cabling of your projects and saves valuable I/O ports for other tasks.
Strengths & Notes at a Glance
- Pro: Extremely fast, tool-free installation thanks to 'Push Wire' connector.
- Pro: High measurement accuracy of ±0.5 °C for reliable control tasks.
- Pro: Flexible 1-Wire protocol allows connecting up to 8 sensors on one bus.
- Pro: Very low power consumption, ideal for energy-efficient applications.
- Note: An external 4.7 kΩ pull-up resistor is required on the 1-Wire bus for stable operation.
- Note: The maximum sampling rate is limited to approx. 1 Hz, which may be unsuitable for very rapid temperature changes.
Specifications & Features
| Manufacturer: | tinycontrol |
| Model: | DS18B20UC |
| EAN: | 5907333395085 |
| HAN/MPN: | 95085 |
| Product Type: | Digital Temperature Sensor |
| Category: | Accessories / Sensor |
| Primary Function: | Temperature Data Acquisition |
| Sensor Type: | Based on Dallas DS18B20 Chip |
| Interface: | 1-Wire Bus Protocol |
| Connection: | Push Wire Connector (tool-free) |
| Unique Selling Proposition: | Tool-free 'Push Wire' Installation |
| Compatibility: | tinycontrol Lan Controller Series (v1.0, v2.0, v3.0, v3.5 etc.) |
| Parallel Connection: | Up to 8 sensors on one 1-Wire bus |
| Measurement Range (Temperature): | -55 °C to +125 °C |
| Accuracy: | ±0.5 °C (in the range of -10 °C to +85 °C) |
| Resolution (programmable): | 9 to 12 Bit |
| Operating Voltage: | 3.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Power Supply (alternative): | 'Parasite Power' mode via data line |
| Power Consumption: | Very low (microwatt range) |
| Sampling Rate (max.): | approx. 1 Hz |
| Required Accessories: | External Pull-Up Resistor (typ. 4.7 kΩ) |
| Area of Application: | Dry environments (control cabinets, indoor spaces) |
| Weight: | approx. < 5 g |
Scope of Delivery
| 1 x tinycontrol DS18B20UC Digital Temperature Sensor with Push Connection |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the main difference between the tinycontrol DS18B20UC and other DS18B20 sensors?
The main difference lies in the connection. The 'UC' model from tinycontrol uses a 'Push Wire' connector, which allows for extremely fast and tool-free Cabling, while standard DS18B20 sensors are often supplied with loose cable ends or in waterproof sleeves.
How many DS18B20UC sensors can I connect to a tinycontrol Lan Controller?
You can connect up to 8 DS18B20 sensors to the dedicated 1-Wire input of a tinycontrol Lan Controller (such as the v3.5). These operate in parallel on the same bus and are read individually via their unique 64-bit serial number.
Does the DS18B20UC require an external Power Supply?
Yes, the sensor requires a supply voltage between 3.0 V and 5.5 V. Alternatively, the 1-Wire protocol supports 'Parasite Power' mode, where Power Supplies are provided via the data line. However, separate 3-wire Cabling is recommended for stable querying.
Is the tinycontrol DS18B20UC sensor waterproof?
The specific DS18B20UC model with its Push-Wire connector is primarily designed for use in dry environments such as control cabinets. For measurements in liquids, tinycontrol offers variants explicitly declared as 'waterproof'.
For which applications is the DS18B20UC ideal?
It is ideal for temperature monitoring in server rooms, control cabinets, heating systems, greenhouses, or for general room temperature monitoring in Smart Living & Gadgets and IoT projects based on the tinycontrol Lan Controller.
Can I calibrate the measurement accuracy of the sensor?
The DS18B20 is a digital, factory-pre-calibrated sensor. Direct hardware calibration is not provided. However, an offset value can be configured in the software of the tinycontrol Lan Controller to compensate for system-related deviations.
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