Temperature & Humidity Sensor for iSensor & iAccess Controllers

This sensor provides real-time temperature and humidity monitoring for crucial data centre spaces. It works directly with Advanced Datacentre Systems’ iSensor and iAccess controllers.

It instantly tracks temperature and humidity. This provides accurate, real-time data essential for critical management of server room environments.

Connect the sensors using standard CAT5/6 Ethernet cable. This simple connection allows flexible placement up to 500 meters away. You can deploy it easily throughout racks or across any room, thanks to a built-in magnet.

The sensor delivers proactive environmental data. It forms the foundation of a reliable DCIM (Data Centre Infrastructure Management) or BMS (Building Management System) strategy.

Monitoring a data centre’s temperature and humidity is critical for reliability and cost management.

• Prevent Equipment Failure: High temperatures cause overheating, leading to component failure and system downtime.
• Maintain Performance: Optimal temperatures ensure servers run efficiently, preventing throttling and maintaining performance.
• Avoid Condensation (High Humidity): Excessive moisture can lead to condensation inside equipment, causing short circuits and corrosion.
• Prevent Static Electricity (Low Humidity): Very dry air increases the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD), which can damage sensitive electronic components.
• Save Energy: Precise monitoring allows you to adjust cooling systems accurately, reducing energy waste and cutting operational costs.
• Validate Compliance: Tracking environmental conditions helps meet regulatory and warranty requirements for IT hardware.

The use of sensors to monitor data centre temperature and humidity is important. iSensor Temperature/Humidity sensor provides:

• Proactive Monitoring: Track both temperature and humidity continuously to detect early signs of overheating, moisture build-up, or environmental changes.
• Long Reach Cabling: Thanks to the 500m maximum cable length, you can deploy the sensor far from controllers, reducing the need for complex wiring or repeaters.
• Flexible Mounting: Each sensor has an internal magnet, making it easy to attach to rack infrastructure without additional brackets or fixtures.
• Seamless Controller Compatibility: Works out-of-the-box with both iSensor and iAccess controllers, so you don’t need separate sensor types.
• Integration Friendly: Readings can be accessed via the controller’s internal web server or integrated into SNMP-based NMS / BMS / DCIM systems.

These sensors are easy to install and integrate:

1. Connection: Plug into any free sensor port on an iSensor or iAccess controller using standard CAT5/6 Ethernet cable.
2. Cable Considerations: The sensor supports a maximum cable length of up to 500 meters, giving you flexibility to position it where it is most effective.
3. Mounting: Use the built-in magnet to affix the sensor to rack frames or other steel infrastructure without additional hardware.
4. Monitoring: Once connected, the controller handles data sampling and makes readings available via its internal web server or via SNMP for integration into third-party systems.
5. Alarm Configuration: You can set high/low thresholds on the iSensor or iAccess controller for both temperature and humidity, enabling email/SNMP-based alerts when environmental conditions move outside acceptable ranges.

• Long-Term Stability: The sensor’s humidity reading stability is rated at 0.5% RH per year, meaning you can expect stable performance over long periods.
• Calibration: Depending on your compliance or SLA requirements, periodic calibration may be necessary — check your internal procedures or contact us for support.
• Physical Checks: Because it’s mounted via a magnet, it is easy to remove, inspect, clean, or reposition during maintenance windows.
• Redundancy: For highly critical environments, consider deploying multiple sensors in the same zone to provide backup readings and cross-verification.