Digital
thermometers are the best example of the advancement of technology in the
field of thermometers. Digital thermometers are the new age temperature
sensing devices fitted with digital display screens ans permanent probes.
These thermometers are easily portable. Digital thermometers run with the
help of batteries. They have the unique ability of measuring temperature in
Celsius or Fahrenheit or in both (in certain dual scale digital
thermometers).
Digital thermometers are designed differently for different applications.
These thermometers are characterized as being explosion proof, splash proof
and watertight, which makes them perfect for use in rough & tough
conditions. These thermometers are available with a host of other features
like internal timers, data loggers, recordings of minimum and maximum
temperature values, self test and diagnostic capabilities, ability to
perform math's and other statistical calculations, etc which make these
digital thermometers very user friendly.
Applications of Digital Thermometers
Digital thermometers have diverse applications, which include the measuring
of ambient temperature of laboratories. The digital thermometers are good
for measuring quick temperatures in chemistry laboratories, which helps in
preparing the ideal environment for conducting reactions. They are used to
record temperatures in most foods.
Features of
Digital Thermometers
- The digital thermometers are safe for all ages for Oral, Underarm or
Rectal use.
- They have a soft flexible tip provided for added comfort.
- Some thermometers beep continuously while working, which confirms the
proper working of the thermometer.
- They give signals when the temperature measurement is completed.
- The auto memory helps the digital thermometers show the last
temperature taken.
- They provide automatic shut-off after a definite period.
- They have large night light display for easy readings.
- They don't include glass body hence are safe to use.
Types of Digital
Thermometer
Digital Hygro Thermometer
Digital
hygro thermometers are used to display the room temperature along with the
relative humidity. These two data are displayed on the dual LCD display.
These are battery operated digital hygro-thermometer. They come with inbuilt
temperature and humidity sensors. The digital hygro thermometers are used in
chemistry laboratories and other laboratories in schools and research
centers.
Digital Clinical Thermometer
Digital
clinical thermometer is used for measuring the temperature of humans body.
The digital thermometer has LCD display for displaying the temperature in
either Celsius and/or Fahrenheit scale. There is no risk of mercury
poisoning with it. The thermometer beeps when ready to read your temperature
and beeps 60 seconds later when finished. They are easy to handle and use.
Digital Ear Thermometer
Digital
ear thermometers take temperatures rapidly and easily. They provide accurate
reading every time, at the touch of a button. To measure the temperature,
you just have to insert the tip into your child's ear and the temperature
will automatically appear on the display. Though they are a bit expensive
compared to the glass bulb ones yet they are less invasive than other
temperature reading methods. They do require a small learning curve when
first used.
Advantages of Digital Thermometers
- The advantage of the digital thermometer is that the heat-sensing
device is in the tip of the probe.
- A digital thermometer is almost unbreakable.
- It is quite easy to read the temperature in digital thermometer
compared to other thermometer, such as mercury thermometer.
- Digital thermometers are accurate and pretty quick to use.
