Data Center Environmental Monitoring Accurate instrumentation for data center temperature and humidity control Download document: how to keep data centers cool Stable instrumentation is the key in maintaining correct temperature and humidity levels Data centers are the brains of almost any company whose success depends on efficient and reliable software operations. As there is quite a bit of powerful hardware sitting in one place, data centers must be safeguarded against both external and internal environmental influences, while the buildings also require sufficient cooling. Data centers consume significant amounts of energy on a global scale. What are the ways to improve energy efficiency and PUE (power usage effectiveness) in data centers? Measure it properly. One of the most important requirements to reduce your cooling costs is to measure the conditions properly in the first place. Your control can be only as good as your measurement. Even small measurement errors can increase the energy bill significantly. Design it wisely. Can you benefit from air-side economizers or evaporative coolers, for example? Choose the right humidity parameter for the instrument, and choose an instrument designed for the measurement location. Keep your instruments in good shape! All instruments need periodic checking. Choose instruments that have minimal long-term drifting and plan for their service schedule. Ensure that your instruments are easily served. Download application note Get better profits by data-driven decisions Growing demand for capacity and speed are driving the industry to expand and optimize, employing significant amounts of equipment that require specific environmental conditions to operate reliably. This escalating demand is combined with the need for continuous and uninterrupted operation. Enabled by a network of sensors, operators consistently monitor conditions to provide assurances to their customers. Read the blog post Support the highest uptimes As the request for data arises, so does the demand for uptimes. Keeping it cool is the most crucial act in upkeeping the datacenters. Everything can't be controlled, but you'll be getting quite close with the 99,999% uptime by accurate HVAC measurements. Browse the HVAC products Measure the weather outdoors to optimize climate indoors Data center cooling can be done in a variety of ways, depending on the location and the local climate. Refrigerant cooling consumes a lot of energy, but its usage can be reduced by taking the changes of the climate into consideration. WXT530 series weather transmitters are easy to connect with the control system to optimize indoor environment. Learn more about WXT530 Learn from our expert Discover the ways to improve cooling process in data centers, as well as how to improve server hall revenues and efficiency while cutting downtime and repairs to a minimum. Live complimentary webinar coming up on May 20th, register now! Sign up for free For reliability, consistency and accuracy Critical environments require high-performance environmental monitoring and measurements to operate consistently and within specifications. As data centers are expected to run 24/7 all year round, failures are not an option. Even small measurement errors can increase the energy bill significantly. Reliable sensors do make a difference. For reliability, consistency and accuracy Critical environments require high-performance environmental monitoring and measurements to operate consistently and within specifications. As data centers are expected to run 24/7 all year round, failures are not an option. Even small measurement errors can increase the energy bill significantly. Reliable sensors do make a difference. Easy to maintain Easy field-checking Exchangeable probes Calibration services 24/7 High Accuracy & Stability Enabler of precise controls Unbeatable long-term stability Low total cost of ownership Factory calibrated World-class sensor technology Proven accuracy Traceable calibration certificate Complete measurement solution from Vaisala Data centers need excellent climate control to ensure that equipment and critical networks are kept up and running. Inadequate temperature and humidity control can lead to extensive – and expensive – equipment failure. When looking for high-quality monitoring solutions for several customer data centers, contact Vaisala. Wall-mount Temperature and Humidity Sensors Wall-mount sensors measure the actual conditions inside the data center. Temperature and humidity measurements are used as input in cooling control and environmental monitoring. Even small measurement errors can cause significant increases in your energy bill. Choosing high-quality instruments and maintaining them in good condition is worth the effort. HMT120/130 ±1.5%RH humidity and temperature transmitters with exchangeable probes are designed for demanding applications with high stability requirements. The intelligent measurement probes are easy to exchange, thereby minimizing downtime and process disturbance. Learn more Indigo500 The Vaisala Indigo520 transmitter with dual-probe and multi-parameter support is a host device for Vaisala Indigo-compatible, stand-alone smart probes. Learn more Duct Humidity and Temperature Sensors The duct humidity and temperature sensors are installed in ducts of air-handling units to measure incoming air or return air from the data center. Some of the duct sensors may be subject to harsh conditions in humidifiers or in inlet air ducts. In addition to relative humidity, you can also receive calculated humidity parameters direct from the transmitter, such as dew point, frost point, wet bulb or enthalpy. HMD60 ±1.5%RH duct-mounted humidity and temperature transmitter is designed for light industrial applications. This full-metal, sturdy product with high accuracy and stability is an ideal choice for demanding conditions. Learn more HMD110 ±2%RH duct-mounted humidity and temperature transmitter has good accuracy and long-term stability, making it the perfect choice for any HVAC control application. Learn more Outdoor Sensors Outdoor measurements include humidity and temperature transmitters as well as weather transmitters with the most important weather parameters. In addition to relative humidity, you can also receive calculated humidity parameters direct from the transmitter, including dew point, wet bulb or enthalpy. HMS110 ±2%RH outdoor humidity and temperature transmitter comes with an integrated radiation shield to ensure measurement accuracy in outdoor conditions. Learn more WXT530 A compact all-in-one weather instrument that provides six of the most important weather parameters: air pressure, temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed and wind direction. Learn more Contact us for more info Interested to learn more about our data center solution offering? Drop us a line, and we'll get back to you! Contact us
For reliability, consistency and accuracy Critical environments require high-performance environmental monitoring and measurements to operate consistently and within specifications. As data centers are expected to run 24/7 all year round, failures are not an option. Even small measurement errors can increase the energy bill significantly. Reliable sensors do make a difference. Easy to maintain Easy field-checking Exchangeable probes Calibration services 24/7 High Accuracy & Stability Enabler of precise controls Unbeatable long-term stability Low total cost of ownership Factory calibrated World-class sensor technology Proven accuracy Traceable calibration certificate
High Accuracy & Stability Enabler of precise controls Unbeatable long-term stability Low total cost of ownership
