USB Reference Thermometer

Model #USB-REF

Range from -55 to 150°C (-67 to 302°F)
Accuracy to ±0.05°C (±0.09°F)
Plugs directly into USB Port
Resolution to 0.01°
Includes Windows software
Receive email & text alerts
Includes NIST-Traceable Certificate

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For $250 you get a high precision thermometry system with accuracy to ±0.05°C from 0 to 70°C (±0.1°C to 100°C). You would pay $1,500 for a conventional meter and probe with this accuracy that logs data and includes a traceable certificate.

The USB Reference Probe is ideal for calibration labs and instrument shops performing routine calibrations in baths and dry block calibrators. Its 1/8" (3.2mm) probe diameter means fast response and increased flexibility in performing comparison calibrations. Simply insert the probe into a stirred laboratory bath or dry block along with your test thermometers and compare readings over multiple temperatures.

If you're still using mercury thermometers, now is the best time to replace them with an easy-to-use digital thermometer with super high precision. Plug the USB probe into your PC, open the software and you've got a digital reference thermometer without having to squint or interpolate to get your readings. Connect up to 10 probes within the same software window and monitor multiple applications simultaneously (depending on the availability of USB ports).

Each probe includes an individual NIST-Traceable calibration certificate with test data at 0, 25, 70, and 100°C. The free software gives you the ability to store data to the PC and setup hi and low alarm conditions with email alerts.

Range* -67 to 302°F (-55 to 150°C)
Accuracy ±0.09°F (±0.05°C) from 32 to 158°F (0 to 70°C)
±2.7°F (±1.5°C) full range
Resolution 0.01°
Probe 1/8" (3.2mm) diameter x 9" (229mm) length, 316 SST
Cable Length 6 foot (approx. 2m)
Current Draw <100mA
Power No battery, powered by USB port on PC
Software Windows 2000, XP, Vista 32-bit compatible
Calibration Includes NIST-Traceable Calibration Certificate
with test data at 0, 25, 70, and 100°C

*Rating is for SST sheath only. Transition, strain relief, cable and USB connector are rated to 60°C (140°F).


USB Connectibility
The USB Reference Thermometer plugs directly into your USB port.


Software Included
Connect up to 10 probes, log to the PC, and get email alerts.

Download the free
USB Reference Thermometer software.


Cal Lab Precision
Use in a dry-block or calibration bath to test temperature probes by comparison.

USB extension cable

USB Extension Cable

Model: USB-EXT-10

  • 10 feet (3m)
Extend the reach of your USB connection with this extension cable.


Cal Cert

NIST-Traceable Calibration

Model: CAL-USBREF

  • 4-Points
  • Lab calibration using certified sources
4-point humidity calibration performed in ThermoWork's NIST-Traceable calibration lab. Includes calibration report and actual test data.



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