Particle Sensor for iSensor & iAccess Controllers

The iSensor Particle Sensor measures airborne particulate matter (PM) within data centres and server rooms. It detects particle concentration, density, and size, providing real-time air quality data to the connected iSensor or iAccess Controller.

Airborne particles such as dust, smoke, and pollutants can accumulate on IT equipment and cooling systems. Over time, this can:

• Restrict airflow
• Increase operating temperatures
• Cause hardware contamination
• Reduce equipment lifespan
• Increase the risk of downtime

Monitoring air quality enables early intervention before environmental conditions impact critical infrastructure.

The sensor monitors three key particulate ranges:

• PM1.0 – ultra-fine particles that penetrate sensitive components
• PM2.5 – airborne pollutants affecting cooling efficiency
• PM10 – larger dust particles that settle on equipment surfaces

This provides a complete view of environmental air quality.

The sensor integrates directly with:

• iSensor Controllers
• iAccess Controllers

All readings are automatically transmitted to the controller for monitoring, alerting, and reporting.

Installation is simple and requires no specialist tools:

1. Connect the sensor using standard CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cabling
2. Plug into an available controller sensor port
3. Configure monitoring thresholds and alerts

Once connected, the sensor immediately begins transmitting live air-quality data.

Yes. Particle thresholds can be configured through the controller interface. Alerts can be triggered when particulate levels rise unexpectedly, helping teams respond quickly to dust ingress, smoke events, or HVAC issues.

Continuous particulate monitoring helps organisations:

• Detect cooling or filtration failures early
• Schedule cleaning based on real conditions
• Reduce maintenance costs
• Maintain compliance with environmental standards
• Improve uptime and operational stability

Recommended deployment locations include:

• Inside server racks
• Cold and hot aisles
• Near air intake or return paths
• Edge or remote IT rooms
• Facilities exposed to external contaminants

Strategic placement improves visibility of airflow and contamination risks.

The sensor is ideal for:

• Data centres
• Server rooms
• Network and comms rooms
• Clean or controlled environments
• Industrial IT facilities

Any environment where airborne contamination can impact equipment performance.

The sensor provides rapid environmental feedback with response times of less than one second for single readings, allowing immediate detection of air-quality changes.

Dust enters data centres from the outside environment and human activity. Additionally, internal parts break down over time. Constant airflow keeps these particles floating around. Consequently, dust builds up quickly on surfaces.

Air contamination is a silent killer for servers. It degrades performance, shortens hardware lifespan, and causes unexpected downtime. Specifically, dust accumulates on the equipment, while chemical reactions lead to corrosion. Both factors damage IT systems severely.

Data centres absolutely need particle monitoring to prevent critical hardware failures. For instance, dust, fibres, and metallic contaminants can cause overheating, corrosion, or electrical shorts. Moreover, this monitoring maintains air quality standards like ISO 14644-1. It also reduces costs and ensures compliance. Ultimately, this strategy protects against expensive, unexpected downtime.