Remote monitoring a freezer.

[sic0048]

I thought I had posted earlier, but I guess I never hit "Add Reply"

I'm interested in hearing how everyone actually got the sensor in the freezer without affecting the operation (cooling) of the unit. Will the door seal close up around a wire and keep the freezer sealed or did you install it some other way?

 

[Rupp]

I thought I had posted earlier, but I guess I never hit "Add Reply"

I'm interested in hearing how everyone actually got the sensor in the freezer without affecting the operation (cooling) of the unit. Will the door seal close up around a wire and keep the freezer sealed or did you install it some other way?

My freezer is old so I just drilled a hole through the back, near the top and inserted my DS18s20 one wire sensor flush to the inside. Filled this small hole with that expanding foam. It took less than a squirt.

 

[carry15+1]

Just connected it to a normal zone which is defined as a non-alarm zone. The rule delays announcements for 15 minutes so when the wife is digging around and the temp rises it doesn't annoy her. The TS300 is mounted on a wall next to the freezer and displays ambient temperature, and freezer temp if you press a button.

Can you let us know more on how you connected the TS300 to the M1. I have been looking for a suitable temp sensor for the M1 for years!

I need to connect 4 inside and one outside.

Cheers,

Fleetz

I use an Ademco TS300 connected to my M1G. The rule in the M1G delays an announcement unless the temp sensor reports above a certain setting for more than 15 minutes. You need the optional remote sensor which can be run into the freezer and the door closed with no apparent problem.