In the code example, the measured value is output without scaling to the RS232 serial port in ASCII format so that the data can be viewed and saved to a file using a terminal program such as gtkterm on Linux, Teraterm or Hyperterminal in Windows. Temperature is also output in degrees Celcius. Only the 7555, the temperature sensor and a local +5V regulator really need to be near the probe - if the cost can be justified, a MAX485 can be used to transmit the 7555 pulses differentially (RS422 mode) via a twisted pair cable, eg. CAT5 data cable, to the rest of the electronics at some distance. At this end there is another MAX485 to convert the differential signals back to single ended. Other pairs in the cable can be used for the temperature and to send unregulated DC to the remote regulator. PCB stakes are also known as PCB risers