Sensor Placement & Mounting Tips
Ambient Temperature & Humidity Sensors
To monitor temperature and humidity in a room, sensors should be placed at 3ft/1.5m from the floor.
They should be mounted on indoor walls. Clear from obstacles for at least 1.5ft/0.5m. At least 1m away from adjacent walls or openings.
A distance of 6ft/2m+ is recommended between each sensor. The actual distance may depend on room layout, air circulation and dead air spots.
No direct sunlight to the sensor.
Away from openings.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TEMP, ENV-THUM, DAISY-TEMP, DAISY-THUM
ENV-TSTAIN, ENV-TULTRA
To monitor temperature and humidity in a room, sensors should be placed at 3ft/1.5m from the floor.
They should be mounted on indoor walls. Clear from obstacles for at least 1.5ft/0.5m. At least 1m away from adjacent walls or openings.
A distance of 6ft/2m+ is recommended between each sensor. The actual distance may depend on room layout, air circulation and dead air spots.
No direct sunlight to the sensor.
Away from openings.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TEMP, ENV-THUM, DAISY-TEMP, DAISY-THUM ENV-TSTAIN, ENV-TULTRA
They should be mounted on indoor walls. Clear from obstacles for at least 1.5ft/0.5m. At least 1m away from adjacent walls or openings.
A distance of 6ft/2m+ is recommended between each sensor. The actual distance may depend on room layout, air circulation and dead air spots.
No direct sunlight to the sensor.
Away from openings.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TEMP, ENV-THUM, DAISY-TEMP, DAISY-THUM ENV-TSTAIN, ENV-TULTRA
Rack Temperature & Humidity Sensors
ASHRAE standards specify 6 temperature sensors per rack. 2 at the bottom of each side of the rack, 2 in the middle and 2 at the top. The hottest point in the rack
will be top back of the track. The temperature difference between intake (front of rack) and outtake (back of rack) should not be more than 20°C.
For data center white spaces, the daisy chain temperature & humidity (DAISY-THUM) sensor is recommended with a distance of 2m/6ft between each sensor.
Read more in our tips for sever room & data centers.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TEMP, ENV-THUM, DAISY-TEMP, DAISY-THUM
ASHRAE standards specify 6 temperature sensors per rack. 2 at the bottom of each side of the rack, 2 in the middle and 2 at the top. The hottest point in the rack
will be top back of the track. The temperature difference between intake (front of rack) and outtake (back of rack) should not be more than 20°C.
For data center white spaces, the daisy chain temperature & humidity (DAISY-THUM) sensor is recommended with a distance of 2m/6ft between each sensor.
Read more in our tips for sever room & data centers.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TEMP, ENV-THUM, DAISY-TEMP, DAISY-THUM
For data center white spaces, the daisy chain temperature & humidity (DAISY-THUM) sensor is recommended with a distance of 2m/6ft between each sensor.
Read more in our tips for sever room & data centers.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TEMP, ENV-THUM, DAISY-TEMP, DAISY-THUM
Thermal IR Sensors
For the thermal image sensors, we refer to following 2 resources:
- online field of view calculator
- thermal camera application guide
Applies to part numbers:
THIMG-XX
For the thermal image sensors, we refer to following 2 resources:
- online field of view calculator
- thermal camera application guide
Applies to part numbers:
THIMG-XX
- online field of view calculator
- thermal camera application guide
Applies to part numbers:
THIMG-XX
Stainless Steel and Ultra Low Temperature sensors
The sensors are designed to monitor temperature in liquids or cold storage. When mounting the sensor, then the gray sensor box should always be outside the liquid our outside the (deep) freezer or fridge.
The metal sensor tip should not touch the walls of the enclosure it is as this may generate false readings. It should be floating in the air or liquid it is meant to monitor.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TSTAIN, ENV-TULTRA
The sensors are designed to monitor temperature in liquids or cold storage. When mounting the sensor, then the gray sensor box should always be outside the liquid our outside the (deep) freezer or fridge.
The metal sensor tip should not touch the walls of the enclosure it is as this may generate false readings. It should be floating in the air or liquid it is meant to monitor.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TSTAIN, ENV-TULTRA
The metal sensor tip should not touch the walls of the enclosure it is as this may generate false readings. It should be floating in the air or liquid it is meant to monitor.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TSTAIN, ENV-TULTRA
Air Quality, Dust, Particle Matter, CO2 Sensors
As per EPA guidelines, indoor air quality monitoring should happen at breathing level in the room. This is between 3-6ft/1.5-2m from the floor.
The sensor should be placed at least 3ft/1m away from obstacles, openings & ventilations. It should not be close to polluants that may impact its results. It should have an 180° obstruction free measurement.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TVOC, ENV-PARTICLE, ENV-DUST, ENV-CO2
As per EPA guidelines, indoor air quality monitoring should happen at breathing level in the room. This is between 3-6ft/1.5-2m from the floor.
The sensor should be placed at least 3ft/1m away from obstacles, openings & ventilations. It should not be close to polluants that may impact its results. It should have an 180° obstruction free measurement.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TVOC, ENV-PARTICLE, ENV-DUST, ENV-CO2
The sensor should be placed at least 3ft/1m away from obstacles, openings & ventilations. It should not be close to polluants that may impact its results. It should have an 180° obstruction free measurement.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-TVOC, ENV-PARTICLE, ENV-DUST, ENV-CO2
Air Pressure Sensors
The air pressure measurements can be either positive or negative. This gives an indication of the air flow.
In a data center the typical differential pressure between cold and hot aisles is 20 Pa. Cold air is supplied through the raised floor. The sensor can be placed under the raised floor. Using a plastic tube on of the outlets, measurement through the tube will be taken from the hot aisle.
In clean rooms, one needs to maintain the right amount of differential air pressure to prevent contamination. The difference of between adjacent rooms or zones should be in the range of 5 to 20 Pa. Too much pressure may cause turbulences when opening doors and other unwanted side effects.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-AIRPRESSURE
The air pressure measurements can be either positive or negative. This gives an indication of the air flow.
In a data center the typical differential pressure between cold and hot aisles is 20 Pa. Cold air is supplied through the raised floor. The sensor can be placed under the raised floor. Using a plastic tube on of the outlets, measurement through the tube will be taken from the hot aisle.
In clean rooms, one needs to maintain the right amount of differential air pressure to prevent contamination. The difference of between adjacent rooms or zones should be in the range of 5 to 20 Pa. Too much pressure may cause turbulences when opening doors and other unwanted side effects.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-AIRPRESSURE
In a data center the typical differential pressure between cold and hot aisles is 20 Pa. Cold air is supplied through the raised floor. The sensor can be placed under the raised floor. Using a plastic tube on of the outlets, measurement through the tube will be taken from the hot aisle.
In clean rooms, one needs to maintain the right amount of differential air pressure to prevent contamination. The difference of between adjacent rooms or zones should be in the range of 5 to 20 Pa. Too much pressure may cause turbulences when opening doors and other unwanted side effects.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-AIRPRESSURE
Water Leak Sensors
We do offer 3 types of water leak sensors: the water leak sensor, the water leak location sensor (for up to 150m/490ft) and the water spot sensor.
Our liquid leak application guide outlines how the leak cables can be used in different applications.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-LEAK, ENV-LEAK-LOC, ENV-WSPOT
We do offer 3 types of water leak sensors: the water leak sensor, the water leak location sensor (for up to 150m/490ft) and the water spot sensor.
Our liquid leak application guide outlines how the leak cables can be used in different applications.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-LEAK, ENV-LEAK-LOC, ENV-WSPOT
Our liquid leak application guide outlines how the leak cables can be used in different applications.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-LEAK, ENV-LEAK-LOC, ENV-WSPOT
Noise Level Sensors
OHSA provides guidelines where noise level sensors should be mounted. Such sensors are required when noise levels in the workspace can exceed 85dB.
The microphone should be placed at head level within the workers' hearing zone at 20in/0.5m distance.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-NOISE
OHSA provides guidelines where noise level sensors should be mounted. Such sensors are required when noise levels in the workspace can exceed 85dB.
The microphone should be placed at head level within the workers' hearing zone at 20in/0.5m distance.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-NOISE
The microphone should be placed at head level within the workers' hearing zone at 20in/0.5m distance.
Applies to part numbers:
ENV-NOISE
Gas Sensors
Below are a few rules of thumb that one could follow for the placement of gas sensors.
However the placement of gas sensors is one that may vary from location to location. It could also vary based on other parameter like for example temperature. The density of some gasses may change based on their temperature: they could be at breathing level when hot and be at floor level when cooled down.
Gas density compared to ambient air
There are 3 gas types: heavier than air, similar to air, lighter than air.
The following table shows the different gas types and their density.
Heavier
Chlorine (CL2)
Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)
Hydrogen Chloride (HCL)
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
Hexane (C6H14)
Ozone (O3)
Propane (C3H8)
Pentane (C5H12)
Propylene / Propene (C3H6)
Refrigerants (R134a)
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
Similar
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Ethylene (C2H4)
Formaldehyde (CH2O)
Oxygen (O2)
Nitric Oxide (NO)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Phosphine (PH3)
Lighter
Ammonia (NH3)
Hydrogen (H2)
Methane (CH4)
Mounting
Any gas sensor should be mounted perpendicular to the airflow so that the gas flows over it, not into.
Mounting heights for quickest response time:
- lighter than air: near the ceiling
- similar than air: breathing zone (3-6ft/1.5-2m)
- heavier than air: near the floor (12in/30cm from floor)
When monitoring refrigerant gasses or fire suppression gasses then those should be mounted as close as possible to the source for early warning.
Toxicity vs Response Time
Any gas sensor mounting should be evaluated for its purpose. When one installs gas sensors to detect toxicity then such a sensor should be installed at breathing height rather than the above quickest response time height.
Gas sensors should not be obstructed from air flow. Beware of zones without air circulation, so called dead air spots.
Applies to part numbers:
GAS-XX
Below are a few rules of thumb that one could follow for the placement of gas sensors.
However the placement of gas sensors is one that may vary from location to location. It could also vary based on other parameter like for example temperature. The density of some gasses may change based on their temperature: they could be at breathing level when hot and be at floor level when cooled down.
Gas density compared to ambient air
There are 3 gas types: heavier than air, similar to air, lighter than air.
The following table shows the different gas types and their density.
Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)
Hydrogen Chloride (HCL)
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Hexane (C6H14)
Ozone (O3)
Propane (C3H8)
Pentane (C5H12)
Propylene / Propene (C3H6)
Refrigerants (R134a)
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Ethylene (C2H4)
Formaldehyde (CH2O)
Oxygen (O2)
Nitric Oxide (NO)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Phosphine (PH3)
Hydrogen (H2)
Methane (CH4)
However the placement of gas sensors is one that may vary from location to location. It could also vary based on other parameter like for example temperature. The density of some gasses may change based on their temperature: they could be at breathing level when hot and be at floor level when cooled down.
Gas density compared to ambient air
There are 3 gas types: heavier than air, similar to air, lighter than air.
The following table shows the different gas types and their density.
Heavier
Chlorine (CL2)Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)
Hydrogen Chloride (HCL)
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Hexane (C6H14)
Ozone (O3)
Propane (C3H8)
Pentane (C5H12)
Propylene / Propene (C3H6)
Refrigerants (R134a)
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
Similar
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Ethylene (C2H4)
Formaldehyde (CH2O)
Oxygen (O2)
Nitric Oxide (NO)
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Phosphine (PH3)
Lighter
Ammonia (NH3)Hydrogen (H2)
Methane (CH4)
Mounting
Any gas sensor should be mounted perpendicular to the airflow so that the gas flows over it, not into.
Mounting heights for quickest response time:
Toxicity vs Response Time
Any gas sensor mounting should be evaluated for its purpose. When one installs gas sensors to detect toxicity then such a sensor should be installed at breathing height rather than the above quickest response time height.
Gas sensors should not be obstructed from air flow. Beware of zones without air circulation, so called dead air spots.
Applies to part numbers:
GAS-XX
Any gas sensor should be mounted perpendicular to the airflow so that the gas flows over it, not into.
Mounting heights for quickest response time:
- lighter than air: near the ceiling
- similar than air: breathing zone (3-6ft/1.5-2m)
- heavier than air: near the floor (12in/30cm from floor)
Toxicity vs Response Time
Any gas sensor mounting should be evaluated for its purpose. When one installs gas sensors to detect toxicity then such a sensor should be installed at breathing height rather than the above quickest response time height.
Gas sensors should not be obstructed from air flow. Beware of zones without air circulation, so called dead air spots.
Applies to part numbers:
GAS-XX