Avtech Temperature & Environment Sensors

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A complete selection of sensors allow you to monitor all the important environment conditions in your facility.

Sensors For All Conditions (See Below for Details)

Digital Temperature
Digital Humidity
Heat Index (Feels Like)
Dew Point
Main / UPS Power
Power Current (Amps)
Active Power & Temperature
Flood / Water Cable
Flood / Water Spot
Flood Protection Kit
Smoke / Fire
Motion
Room / Door Entry
Air Flow
Analog Sensors
Relay Switches
Network Cameras
Light Towers & More

Environment Monitoring is an important function for facilities of all types including IT data centers, warehouses, schools, hospitals, offices, restaurants, farms, factories, zoos, museums and more. Maintaining a stable environment where equipment and/or products are housed is critical for their continued operation, protection and use. With this in mind, monitoring is typically needed on a continual basis. It is this understanding that has created the market known as ‘IT & Facilities Environment Monitoring’; a market that Forrester Research predicted will surpass $11 billion annually by the year 2012. It is arguably considered one of the fastest growing niches in the computer industry and yet surprisingly remains ‘under the radar’ of many IT and facilities managers… at least until disaster strikes.
The ‘constant’ in environment monitoring is that change will inevitably occur. Most managers recognize this and know that to avoid monitoring altogether will expose them to a degree of risk that far surpasses the cost of even the most expensive monitoring solutions available. With automated solutions available worldwide, there’s no need to operate blind to potential environment threats.

Sensor Types: Digital vs Switch
There are two primary ‘types’ or ‘categories’ that sensors are typically divided into, ‘Digital’ and ‘Switch’. Digital Sensors are those that monitor in real-time to provide digital values that can be viewed through a web or application interface, passed in alert notifications and/or logged for creating charts and graphs. Common digital sensors include temperature, humidity and power. Respectively, these allow users to receive temperatures as a numeric value of Fahrenheit or Celsius, humidity as a numeric percentage of relative humidity (RH) and power as a numerical value of amperage, wattage and voltage.

Switch Sensors are those that do not provide values and instead present their real-time status as a condition of being in or out of a specific state. These sensors have a built-in switch or circuit that changes status as a threshold is passed or changes. The status is often referred to as being on/off, open/closed, make/break or above/below. Perhaps the most familiar example of a switch sensor is the traditional smoke sensor in your home or office. Popular switch sensors include power, flood, smoke, room entry and air flow.
In IT & facilities environment monitoring, there are seven primary threats that are consistently of the greatest concern. These include temperature, power, humidity, flood, smoke, room entry and air flow. Additional sensor types can be found for many purposes. These range from simple to complex in regards to installation and use. The objective is to implement sensors that will meet the specific needs of your monitoring application, integrate them with an automated monitoring and alerting system and stay within the budget. AVTECH offers a variety of sensors and solutions to help you do just that.

Digital Active Power Sensor with Temperature

Monitor temperature and active power status with AVTECH’s Digital Active Power w/Temperature Sensor. This patent-pending, award winning sensor provides the real-time power status of any electric device by simply strapping it to any AC electrical cord. There is no need to unplug the device, modify the cord, or require an electrician to connect within a main panel, making it easier than ever to monitor any electric device. If the connected device draws more than 100W, the Active Power Sensor will detect this and show the current power status as ‘Active’. Additionally, this sensor provides real-time temperature values from -40° to 185° Fahrenheit and/or -40° to 85° Celsius. Accuracy is within + / – 2 C degrees. Available in 25′, 50′ & 100′ cable lengths.

Digital Temperature Sensor

Monitor temperature with AVTECH’s Digital Temperature Sensor. This digital temperature sensor provides real-time temperature values from -67 to 257 degrees Fahrenheit and/or -55 to 125 degrees Celsius when used with any Room Alert environment monitoring device. AVTECH offers this sensor with cable lengths of 25′, 50′ and 100′.

Digital Outdoor Temperature Sensor

Monitor outdoor temperature with AVTECH’s Digital Outdoor Temperature Sensor. This temperature monitoring device provides real-time temperature values from -67 to 257 degrees Fahrenheit and/or -55 to 125 degrees Celsius when used with any Room Alert environment monitoring device. Accuracy is within + / – 2 C degrees. It’s external silicon coating makes it resilient enough for temperature monitoring outdoors or in other harsh environments. AVTECH offers this sensor with cable lengths of 25′, 50′ and 100′.

Digital Fluid Temperature Sensor

Monitor fluid temperature with AVTECH’s Digital Fluid Temperature Sensor. This sensor provides real-time temperature values from -67 to 257 degrees Fahrenheit and/or -55 to 125 degrees Celsius when used with any Room Alert environment monitoring device. Accuracy is within +/- 2 C degrees. It’s special sealed tube containing Propylene Glycol makes it an ideal sensor to monitor refrigerated items, tracking their temperature instead of the surrounding air temperature. AVTECH offers this sensor with cable lengths of 25′, 50′ and 100′.

Digital Temperature & Humidity Sensor

Monitor temperature, humidity and heat index (feels like temperature) with AVTECH’s Digital Temperature & Humidity Sensor. This sensor provides real-time temperature values from -40 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit and/or -40 to 85 degrees Celsius when used with any Room Alert environment monitoring device. Temperature accuracy is within + / – 2 C degrees. The humidity range is from 5% to 95% relative humidity (RH) non-condensing. Humidity Accuracy is within + / – 4.5%. Available in 25′, 50′ & 100′ cable lengths.

Digital Shielded Temperature & Humidity Sensor

Monitor temperature, humidity and heat index (feels like temperature) with AVTECH’s Digital Shielded Temperature & Humidity Sensor. The shielded sensor cable is ideal for use in environments with high electrical noise or EMI. This sensor provides real-time temperature values from -40 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit and/or -40 to 85 degrees Celsius when used with any Room Alert environment monitoring device. Temperature accuracy is within + / – 2 C degrees. The humidity range is from 5% to 95% relative humidity (RH) non-condensing. Humidity Accuracy is within + / – 4.5%. AVTECH offers this sensor with cable lengths of 25′, 50′ and 100′.

Digital Extreme Temperature Sensor

Monitor extreme temperature ranges with AVTECH’s Digital Extreme Temperature Sensor. This digital temperature sensor provides real-time temperature values from -328° to 932° Fahrenheit and/or -200° to 500° Celsius when used with a Room Alert environment monitor. This sensor is perfect for situations where temperatures may reach extreme ranges, such as cold storage, laboratories, or specific manufacturing environments.

Digital Temperature and Analog Voltage Sensor

Monitor temperature and analog voltage with AVTECH’s Digital Temperature & Analog Sensor. This sensor provides real-time temperature values from -40° to 185° Fahrenheit and/or -40° to 85° Celsius. Accuracy is within + / – 2 C degrees. The analog range is from 0 to 5 VDC. Accuracy is within + / – 0.075 volts.

Power Sensor

AVTECH’s Power Sensor provides real-time recognition of a power source going off or coming on at the outlet it is connected to. Common use is to monitor the power supply of a main, 3 phase, UPS or backup generator source.

Mini UPS & Power Sensor

AVTECH’s Mini UPS & Power Sensor is a unique sensor/UPS combination that detects loss of main power while providing seamless battery backup power for approximately fifteen (15) minutes or more beyond loss of power. Total run time depends upon the power draw of the supported AVTECH environment monitor or other 5V device. Red and Green status LEDs allow users to instantly know the power status at a glance. Compact and lightweight, the MUPS is perfect for small, weight sensitive or remote locations where standard UPS models are difficult or impossible to accommodate.

The MUPS includes a built-in power sensor and can be monitored by any Room Alert environment monitoring unit to indicate a loss of main power by simply connecting the relay output on the MUPS back to the Room Alert monitor, located up to 900′ away using a standard twisted pair wire. When a loss of power occurs, the MUPS is immediately and seamlessly enabled to supply continuous power long enough for the connected Room Alert unit to send out alert notifications and initiate server shut downs or other actions. Room Alert products can send status and alert notifications via email, email-to-SMS, SNMP and more to devices like computers, mobile phones, pagers and PDAs.

Flood Sensor with Cable

AVTECH’s Flood Sensor with attached 8′ sensor cable is activated by liquid (i.e. water, fluid, etc.) making contact with the attached Flood Sensor Cable of any length. Once liquid is detected the Flood Sensor triggers an alarm condition allowing the Room Alert hardware, Device ManageR software and/or other monitoring application to send out alerts and/or take automatic corrective action. Available with 8′, 24′ & 50′ Cables

Flood Cable Extension, 50′

The Room Alert Flood Cable Extension is used to extend an existing Flood Sensor Cable configuration to your desired length. Connect the cable extension end to end up to 200′ to complete your flood detection system.

Spot Flood Sensor

AVTECH’s Flood Sensor (Spot) provides real-time recognition of flood or water and includes specially designed electronics that allow it to interface with Room Alert products as a switch sensor. The flood detector is powered by a 9v Alkaline battery (included), this model triggers an alert if the sensor is activated.

Smoke Sensor with Escape Light

AVTECH’s Smoke Sensor provides real-time recognition of smoke or fire and includes specially designed electronics that allow it to interface with Room Alert products as a switch sensor. Powered by one 9V Alkaline battery (included), this model has a bright ‘escape’ light and loud ‘buzzer’ that are triggered if the sensor is activated.

Air Flow Sensor

AVTECH’s Air Flow 1 Sensor provides real-time recognition of air flow stoppage. This Air Flow 1 Sensor (NC) is normally closed and includes a mounting clip and clamp. Typical use is to monitor continuous air flow in an HVAC duct, under a raised floor, or near a fan on a rack cabinet or important server. Air Flow Sensors are available as “Normally Closed (NC) or Normally Open (NO).

AVTECH’s Air Flow 2 Sensor (NO) provides real-time recognition of air flow stoppage. This Air Flow 2 Sensor (NO) is normally open and includes a mounting clip and clamp. Typical use is to monitor continuous air flow in an HVAC duct, under a raised floor, or near a fan on a rack cabinet or important server.

Room Entry Sensor

AVTECH’s Room Entry Sensor provides real-time recognition of a door or cabinet being open. Standard use is to mount the wired sensor to the frame of a door. Then, mount the matching actuator opposite of the sensor on the door itself. When the door opens, the two components separate and the sensor trips.

Motion Sensor

AVTECH’s Motion Detection Sensor is a movement sensing device specially equipped with additional electronics that allow it to interface with any compatible Room Alert ID box. The motion detection system is powered by a 12V DC Power Supply and is designed to detect movement up to 35′ away with a cone coverage of approximately 84 degrees wide.

Relay Switch Sensor

AVTECH’s Relay Switch Sensor allows low voltage devices to be turned on/off in response to an event going in or out of an alarm condition. The AVTECH Relay Switch Sensor can toggle up to 4 devices. It is compatible with AVTECH’s Room Alert 32E, 12E or 3E environment monitors via AVTECH’s Light Tower & Relay Adapter (LTA). The Relay Switch Sensor is compatible with the Room Alert 4E via a direct connection.

Current Loop Sensor

AVTECH’s Current Loop 1 Sensor monitors the electrical current flowing through a single-phase powered cable. It outputs a signal of 0 to 5 VDC (volts of direct current), which your built-in or external Room Alert Analog Sensor Port then converts into an amp (A) reading. By pairing a Current Loop with your Room Alert monitor, you can easily determine the power consumption of an electrical appliance or device at your facility. The Current Loop can be easily moved to various appliances as needed and will help you monitor power consumption to determine if a power drop might be causing a problem or if an appliance is drawing too much power. The cost of electricity is one of the fastest growing costs and concerns for IT managers so knowing that a problem exists is the first step in resolving the problem. Available in 50 and 250mA versions.

AVTECH’s Current Loop 2 Sensor (250A) monitors the electrical current flowing through a single-phase powered cable. It outputs a signal of 0 to 5 VDC (volts of direct current), which your built-in or external Room Alert Analog Sensor Port then converts into an amp (A) reading. By pairing a Current Loop with your Room Alert monitor, you can easily determine the power consumption of an electrical appliance or device at your facility. The Current Loop can be easily moved to various appliances as needed and will help you monitor power consumption to determine if a power drop might be causing a problem or if an appliance is drawing too much power. The cost of electricity is one of the fastest growing costs and concerns for IT managers so knowing that a problem exists is the first step in resolving the problem.

Fuel Tank Level Sensor

AVTECH’s Fuel Tank Level 1 (NC) monitors the rise and fall of fuel or other harsh liquids in a container (i.e. typically a large tank). The float switch and control weight are composed of chemically-resistant polypropylene; the 16′ cable is coated with rugged PVC. Because this sensor uses a dual-point switch and differential height between switch states, you can use just one sensor to monitor two levels… both high and low.

Dimensions of the float switch are 6.1″ H x 6.7″ W. The control weight is 4″ H x 2.25″ W. The 16′ attached cable with PVC coating has a protection rating of IP67 and NEMA 6. The switch state differential range is a minimum of 10″ and a maximum of 50″.

AVTECH’s Fuel Tank Level 2 (NO) monitors the rise and fall of fuel or other harsh liquids in a container (i.e. typically a large tank). The float switch and control weight are composed of chemically-resistant polypropylene; the 16′ cable is coated with rugged PVC. Because this sensor uses a dual-point switch and differential height between switch states, you can use just one sensor to monitor two levels… both high and low.

Water Tank Level Sensor

AVTECH’s Water Tank Level 1 Sensor monitors the rise and fall of water in a container (i.e. typically a large tank). The float and control weight are composed of chemically-resistant polypropylene; the 16′ cable is coated with rugged PVC. Because this sensor uses a dual-point switch and differential height between switch states, you can use just one sensor to monitor two levels… both high and low.

Dimensions of the float switch are 5.1″ H x 3.0″ W. The control weight is 4″ H x 2.25″ W. The 16′ attached cable with PVC coating has a protection rating of IP67 and NEMA 6. The switch state differential range is a minimum of 10″ and a maximum of 50″.

AVTECH’s Water Tank Level 2 Sensor (NO) monitors the rise and fall of water in a container (i.e. typically a large tank). The float and control weight are composed of chemically-resistant polypropylene; the 16′ cable is coated with rugged PVC. Because this sensor uses a dual-point switch and differential height between switch states, you can use just one sensor to monitor two levels… both high and low.