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Overview

Hausmate uses two temperature sensors, termophile sensors for reading inside temperatures and an outdoor temperature sensor.The termophile sensor measures both the temperature from a distant object (TObj) and the ambient temperature in the place it is located (TAmb). 

The termophile sensor measures the temperature of a distant object by measuring its infrared radiation and referencing this to its own temperature.  The measured object temperature is the average over the whole of the sensing area so  the sensing area must be completely filled by the object/wall.

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General rules for placing the termophile sensors

• remotely located temperature sensors must be placed in contact with any objects whose temperature needs to be measured (e.g. DHW )
• If possible, insulation must be placed over the sensor to prevent ambient air affecting the temperature reading.
• Temperature sensors measuring ambient air temperature (TAmb) must be located so that there is free air movement around the sensor
• The termophile sensor (TObj) should be angled at 11 degrees below horizontal (when mounted on the ceilling) and should be pointed at an internal wall with a non-shiny surface (not glass or polished surface). Ideally, this should be 1 - 2 metres away.

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