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Measure with Precision: Master Your Environment's Pressure Dynamics

ioX-Connect Wireless Differential Pressure Sensors

Differential Air Pressure Sensors
Precision Air Pressure Monitoring for Critical Environments

Navigate Complex Air Dynamics with Confidence and Accuracy

Unlock advanced air management capabilities with ioX Wireless Differential Pressure Sensors, available in both enterprise and industrial versions. Designed to measure the subtle differences in air pressure between two points, these sensors are essential for maintaining system integrity, ensuring environmental safety, and optimizing operational efficiency.

Key Features:

  • Measurement Range: -500 Pa to 500 Pa, suitable for a variety of industrial applications.
  • High Accuracy: ± 3% of reading ± 0.1 Pa ensures precise pressure monitoring.
  • Calibration and Compensation: Fully calibrated and temperature compensated to maintain accuracy under fluctuating conditions.
  • Configurable Alerts: Set thresholds to receive immediate alerts for critical conditions, helping prevent system failures and maintain compliance.
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How It Works & Benefits of Using ioX Differential Air Pressure Sensors

Understanding the Mechanics:

The ioX Wireless Differential Pressure Sensors are engineered to precisely measure the pressure difference between two input ports. By monitoring the differential pressure, these sensors provide vital data on the status and efficiency of HVAC systems, clean rooms, and other critical environments.

Each sensor reads the air pressure from two separate ports—designating one as the positive or high-pressure side and the other as the negative or low-pressure side. Depending on the relative pressures, the sensors generate a positive or negative reading. This measurement is crucial for detecting anomalies like clogged filters or system leaks that can impact overall system performance.

Operational Insights:

The data collected is sent at regular intervals, known as Heartbeats, to a gateway that relays information to the ioX-Connect platform. This platform allows for real-time monitoring and analysis, enabling facility managers to make informed decisions swiftly.

Application Specifics:

Whether it’s ensuring that a hospital’s isolation rooms maintain negative pressure to contain infectious particles or monitoring air filters in manufacturing facilities to prevent product contamination, ioX Wireless Differential Pressure Sensors are an indispensable tool for critical monitoring and management.



Enhanced System Efficiency

By continuously monitoring differential pressure, these sensors ensure that HVAC systems and other air management setups operate at optimal efficiency, conserving energy and reducing operational costs.

Proactive Maintenance

Early detection of pressure discrepancies alerts maintenance teams before issues escalate, allowing for timely interventions that prevent costly repairs and extend the lifespan of equipment.

Improved Safety and Compliance

Especially crucial in healthcare and pharmaceutical settings, maintaining correct differential pressure ensures a contaminant-free environment, adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards.

Data-Driven Decision Making

With accurate and timely data, facility managers can better assess system health, plan maintenance schedules, and implement improvements, all of which contribute to a more efficient operation.

Key Features of ioX Wireless Differential Air Pressure Sensors

Advanced Measurement Capabilities:

Our Wireless Differential Air Pressure Sensors are equipped to deliver precise measurements ranging from -500 Pa to 500 Pa. This broad range allows them to accurately detect both minor fluctuations and significant changes in air pressure, making them indispensable in critical applications from HVAC systems in commercial buildings to specialized environments like clean rooms.

Unmatched Accuracy and Reliability:

Accuracy is paramount in air pressure monitoring, and our sensors excel with an exceptional accuracy specification of ± 3% of reading ± 0.1 Pa. This level of precision ensures that facility managers and maintenance technicians can trust the data to make informed decisions, whether they're adjusting airflow, checking filter status, or ensuring that controlled environments remain within required parameters.

Calibration and Environmental Adaptation:

Each sensor undergoes rigorous calibration and is equipped with automatic temperature compensation. This ensures that readings are reliable and consistent, regardless of environmental changes such as temperature fluctuations, which are common in fluctuating climates and varying industrial conditions. This feature is particularly beneficial in regions experiencing wide temperature variations, helping maintain sensor accuracy without manual recalibration.

Customizable Alerts for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency:

Configurable thresholds are a standout feature, allowing users to set specific parameters for when alerts should be triggered. This customization means that alerts via text, email, or direct system notifications can be set to activate only under conditions that pose potential risks or indicate maintenance needs, enhancing safety protocols and operational efficiency. Immediate notifications help prevent issues such as HVAC failures, which can lead to costly repairs and downtime.

Robust Applications Across Industries:

The versatility of these sensors makes them suitable for a variety of settings. In healthcare facilities, they monitor environments to prevent the spread of infectious particles through air systems. In industrial settings, they ensure that manufacturing processes are not compromised by inadequate air pressure. They're also crucial in data centers, where proper air pressure is necessary to avoid overheating critical computing equipment.

Benefits of Deploying ioX Differential Air Pressure Sensors:

Deploying our differential air pressure sensors enhances system performance across your facilities, leading to significant energy savings and reduced operational costs. By maintaining optimal air pressures, these sensors help extend the lifespan of your HVAC equipment and reduce the frequency and severity of maintenance required. Moreover, the assurance of compliance with health and safety standards makes these sensors a key component in risk management strategies, particularly in sectors where air quality directly impacts operational integrity and safety.

Typical Use Cases and Applications of ioX Wireless Differential Air Pressure Sensors

Building and Room Pressure Monitoring:

Ensure the safety and comfort of occupants in commercial and residential buildings by maintaining optimal air pressure levels. Our sensors are crucial for managing air exchange and preventing problems like drafts and poor air filtration, particularly in high-rise buildings where wind pressure can impact internal environments.

HVAC System Efficiency:

Optimize the performance of HVAC systems by monitoring the pressure differences across air handlers and filters. Early detection of changes can indicate the need for filter replacement or adjustments in system operations, reducing energy consumption and extending equipment lifespan. Ideal for facility managers aiming to improve sustainability and operational costs in office spaces, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Clean Room Standards Compliance:

In environments where air purity is critical, such as semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and biological research labs, maintaining precise air pressure is essential. Our sensors help ensure that stringent clean room standards are met, protecting against contamination and supporting compliance with industry regulations.

Healthcare Facility Safety:

Protect patients and staff in hospitals and clinics by monitoring air pressure to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Differential air pressure sensors are used to create negative pressure in isolation rooms or positive pressure in surgical rooms, ensuring that airborne pathogens are contained or excluded.

Industrial Application Monitoring:

In manufacturing facilities, proper air pressure is necessary not only for product quality but also for safety in processes that involve hazardous materials. Sensors detect leaks or failures in systems that could lead to unsafe working conditions or production downtime.

Data Center Air Flow Management:

Manage air flow efficiently in data centers to prevent hot spots and ensure effective cooling of servers and equipment. Monitoring differential air pressure helps in adjusting the cooling systems dynamically based on the actual cooling needs, thus improving energy efficiency and preventing equipment failure due to overheating.

  • Enterprise AA-battery powered: Our most popular type is ideal for typical commercial & enterprise environments, such as server rooms. A 1,200+ ft. range readily covers most facilities.
  • Industrial: Sensor's weatherproof, NEMA-rated enclosure withstands demanding indoor/outdoor use, e.g., warehouses & production facilities.
Connection Type Wireless
Sensor Type Enterprise (AA Battery) Industrial
Sensor Housing
Dimensions1		 4.375" (111.125 mm) Width
2.470" (62.738 mm) Height
1.111" (28.219 mm) Depth		 3.701" (94.0 mm) Width
2.316" (58.84 mm) Height
1.378" (35.0 mm) Depth
Gateway Required? Yes Yes
Range2 1200+ Feet
12+ Walls		 1200+ Feet
12+ Walls
Battery Required? Yes
Two AA's		 Yes
1800mAH Industrial
Battery Life3 Up to 10 Years Up to 5 Years
Internet Required for Data Transmission?4 No No
Outdoor Use or Wet Conditions? No Yes (IP65 Nema Rated Housing)
Works with Other ioX-Connect Sensors? Yes Yes

 

1Dimensions for standard housing sizes. For sensors in non-typical housings, please refer to their data sheets.
2Actual range may vary depending on environment.
3Battery life is determined by sensor reporting frequency and other variables.
4This is transmission from sensor to gateway. All gateways will need active connection for transmission to ioX-Connect. Gateway transmission can be Ethernet or Cellular.

Enterprise Sensor Enclosure:

Enterprise Sensor Enclosure Drawing

Industrial Sensor Enclosure:

Industrial Sensor Enclosure and Antenna Drawing

 

FAQs

Your all-in-one wireless monitoring solution

Please reach out to us at: sales@iox-connect.com if you have any additional questions that are not addressed below.

A differential pressure sensor measures the difference in air pressure between two points, typically across system components like filters or fans within HVAC systems. These sensors are crucial for monitoring and ensuring that air systems operate efficiently and effectively. They help in maintaining optimal pressure levels, crucial for system health and energy efficiency.

Differential air pressure is the difference in air pressure between two distinct spaces or across a barrier such as an air filter in HVAC systems. It is a critical parameter in environments where maintaining specific air pressure is necessary for safety, comfort, or process requirements, such as in clean rooms, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities.

The primary function of monitoring differential pressure is to ensure that air flows properly through systems and that filters or other components are functioning correctly. In HVAC systems, for example, it helps detect clogged filters or system leaks which can affect overall efficiency and air quality. This monitoring is essential for system maintenance, energy conservation, and ensuring a healthy environment.

An air pressure sensor detects and measures the pressure of air within a particular environment or system. These sensors are vital for various applications, including HVAC system regulation, altitude measurement in aviation, and meteorological observations. They provide data necessary for controlling and optimizing operations where air pressure is a critical factor.

A differential pressure sensor works by measuring the pressure difference between two input ports. When air or gas enters the sensor, it detects the pressures and calculates the differential value. This measurement is often used to assess airflow, filter resistance, and system functionality. The sensor typically uses a piezoresistive, capacitive, or thermal sensing element to accurately gauge these differences and provide outputs for monitoring and control purposes.

Differential pressure sensors offer several advantages:

  • Precision Monitoring: They provide accurate readings of pressure differences, essential for systems like HVAC where precise control is needed.
  • System Efficiency: By identifying pressure discrepancies, these sensors help maintain system efficiency, reducing energy consumption and operational costs.
  • Predictive Maintenance: They enable proactive maintenance practices by signaling when system components, such as filters, need servicing.
  • Enhanced Safety: In critical environments, such as hospitals, they ensure that proper air pressure levels are maintained to prevent contamination.

ioX-Connect's Wireless Sensor communication can reach 1,200+ feet through 12+ walls non-line-of-sight.

You can connect up to 50 different ioX Wireless Sensors to 1 gateway. Gateways can also serve as range extenders if you have a big site where sensors will be installed more than 1,000 ft apart.

The life span of the battery is dependent on several factors, including:

  • How frequently does the sensor transmit data (Heartbeat)
  • How far the sensor is from the wireless gateway
  • The obstructions that can cause difficulty in sending data (farther distance and obstructions require that the radio operate at longer intervals to send and receive data)

ioX-Connect Sensors and Gateways provide automated data logging. Our sensors can store up to 4,000 messages if the gateway connection is lost (non-volatile flash, persists through the power cycle). For 10-minute Heartbeat settings, this accounts for approximately 22 days of messages or readings. For 2-hour Heartbeat settings, our sensors can log up to 266 days of readings.

Plus, our gateways can save up to 50,000 sensor messages if its connection is lost. Our sensors and gateways can log all this data before sending it to the ioX-Connect platform—our sensor management and monitoring software—for cloud storage, trending, and analysis.

ioX-Connect wireless products use Encrypt-RF bank-level security, featuring a 256-bit exchange to establish a globally unique key and an AES-128 CTR for all data messages. Security is maintained at all communication points from sensor to gateway, gateway to software, and back again.

ioX-Connect's standard wireless products use several features to help protect sensor data in transit. The proprietary sensor protocol uses very low transmit power and requires specialized radio equipment to operate. Typical wireless devices that run on non-proprietary communication protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) operate using different frequency bands, so you can't use them to eavesdrop on the radio communications from the ioX-Connect family of sensors. In addition, we use a robust packet tampering evaluation routine to ensure that traffic isn't altered between the sensors and the gateways. This enables us to check for well-formed data packets that only originate from ioX-Connect enabled devices. We have algorithms that protect against spoofing and re-transmission of wireless data packets to safeguard data further.

Absolutely! This is what sets ioX-Connect apart from all other IoT solutions out there. ioX-Connect's Analytics module allows you to combine data from different sources not just sensors to create cross functional reports, analyze and trend sensor data, interact with your historical data and collaborate across departments thereby giving you more insights into your business/operations.

Yes. The ioX-Connect platform can be fed with data from external sensors provided we can retrieve the external sensor data through some service like an API. Please reach out to us at: sales@iox-connect.com for more detail on integration capabilities.

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