I hope this is the correct Forum to post my assistance request.
I had reached out to Customer Support here at Sparkfun with my hardware needs for a project. It was suggested that I instead, reach out to the Sparkfun Community for more help.
I need a 8 channel temperature monitoring system that will log and save the data locally. I did find a 6 channel kit available on Sparkfun but it falls 2 channels short. I also need the ability to monitor dc voltage as well as logging and storing that locally. As this system will be running remotely, it will be on solar/battery power. The temperatures will be as high as 320c.
Would anyone be so kind as to point me in a good direction on what components from Sparkfun would work out for my needs?
Also, as an added bonus, the ability to connect the logger output to a cellular modem would be great!
+320C is some serious stuff.
Hopefully you are not looking at needing the whole measurement system tolerant to +320C; otherwise you are looking at pretty expensive equipment.
If only the sensing element needs to measure up to +320C then I know of two options: Thermocouples or IR-based measurements. Both Sparkfun and Adafruit carry Type-K thermocouples and the amplifiers needed with them.
I ask because here’s a product that would appear to get you most of the way for $1k. I only found it a moment ago so please don’t take it as a particular recommendation but rather as a benchmark.
Ahhh! Brow, thank you. This will suit what I was seeking. I was not looking for another project if I could help it. Not that I mind but I have enough on my plate with my present project.
I appreciate your time in helping me solve my need.
