Re: fridge/freezer temp and RF?

["Robert L Bass" <Sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Bill Kearney" wrote:
>
> Which systems work with the "least hassle" with PC automation solutions?

After thinking about it a bit I remembered there's a more complete solution
from Winland.  I've used a lot of their wired sensors over the years.  The RF
kit looks to be suitable.  I posted about it in this thread.  It's called
EnviroAlert EA800.  It can handle 4 wirted plus 4 RF sensors.  You can mix
temperature, humidity, flood, pressure and waterflow sensors.  This is
Winland's flagship model.  It's a little pricey though so you might still want
to loook at the others. Here's link to my page on the EA800.  I listed the
various accessories at the bottom of the page:

http://www.bassburglaralarms.com/product_322095_detailed.htm?pSearchQueryId=10697

>> Another alternative, which I don't sell, is the "Chaney 00985 Wireless
>> Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometer", which may be more handy in your
>> situation since the RF component is included in the package.  There are
>> lots of online stores selling that one.
>
> Do you know if it's RF data can be monitored from a PC?  Or more
> importantly, is there an existing PC solution that's known to do it, not an
> assemblage of hacks (I have enough of THOSE already).

You can't read the temperature directly into your PC from the Chaney unit of
the Winland.  With either one you set kimits and connect form "C" outputs to
your HA system.  I found the Chaney unit online.  I don't carry the line so
I'm not up on the specs.  Here's what a competitor's store says about it:

"The Chaney 00985 Wireless Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometer is a compact
digital thermometer that helps you safeguard your food investment with
programmable temperature alarms for both fridge and freezer. The 00985
displays current refrigerator and freezer temperatures in big, bold digits and
recorded minimum and maximum temperatures in smaller digits. You can select °C
or °F for displayed temperatures. When temperatures fall below preset minimum
values or exceed preset maximum values, the 00985 activates both audible and
visible alarms so that you are informed and can take appropriate action. This
digital thermometer comes with two wireless remote temperature sensors. The
remote numbered 1 is for the refrigerator, and the remote numbered 2 is for
the freezer."

Following is a link to their store.  I don't know them -- they may be great
folks or not, so due dilligence:

http://www.partshelf.com/ci00985.html

Hope that helps.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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