Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Sensor

Technology: Sensing

Product Category: Temperature Sensors

Application: Transportation

Brand: Therm-O-Disc

Outside Air Temperature (OAT)Sensor is used to measure the temperature outside the passenger compartment of a vehicle, it is typically mounted inside or near the front bumper or in the side mirror. The OAT sensor relays the outside air temperature to the controller of the automatic HVAC system. The controller uses this temperature to assist in controlling the interior temperature of the vehicle.

The sensor also provides temperature readings outside the vehicle for passengers in the vehicle, which is particularly useful when driving near freezing or freezing conditions.

Sensor type:

Integrated Connector type: two pins with connector

    • Connector can be straight or 90 ° bent
    • Specific connector is available upon request

Capable of measuring other media – please check with a Sensience Sales Representative for any specific applications.

Sensor Type:Integrated Connector type: two pins with connector
Operating Temperature Range: -40C to 85C
Thermal Time Constant:~240 sec T63.2%, from 25°C to 80°C in 8.9m/s air stream)
Shell material: PA66, black
Shell interface: Snap structures (various upon request)

Agency Ratings

(consult catalog for details)

  • Catalog
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