Where To Place Digital Sensors For The Best Readings

Placing Digital Temperature Sensors in the right locations is essential for reliable monitoring of the environment. Without proper placement, the most relevant temperature data may not be obtained.

– It is recommended that the Room Alert Monitor itself is placed near the equipment that you wish to monitor. The standard cable length for Digital Temperature Sensors is 25 feet, but 50 and 100 foot lengths are also available.

– Measuring the temperature of the aisles in the data center at multiple height levels can give an early indication of a potential temperature problem. For consistent and reliable temperature monitoring, place a temperature sensor at least every 25 feet in each aisle with sensors placed closer together if high temperature equipment like blade servers are in use. It is important to know that data center temperatures can drastically vary in nearby locations depending on height from the floor, the specific equipment that is present, and how much equipment is present.

– AVTECH recommends installing Room Alert rack units at the top of each rack in the data center as the heat generated by the components in the rack rises up to the unit which will give the most accurate readings. Room Alert units will be able to provide an early warning and notify staff for temperature issues before critical systems, servers or network equipment is damaged. You may wish to consider purchasing additional AVTECH devices and sensors to maximize the area that can be monitored.

– In addition, avoid locating your sensor cables near large electromagnetic devices and florescent lights.

– Place your sensor cables so that they are located in a safe place away from frequent foot traffic or constant disruption from moving parts.

Click here to review an article entitled An Updated Look at Recommended Data Center Temperature and Humidity. For additional information, please visit ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) to view a document called Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments to assist you in planning how to best place your Digital Temperature Sensors in your organization’s environment.