Smart Sensor for digital thermal management

Measuring temperature and humidity digitally

The trend towards digitalisation has now taken hold of all sectors of industrial production. It therefore made sense for us to rethink the concept of thermal management and carry out a digital upgrade with this in mind. The compact Smart Sensor CSS 014 is a flagship product in this regard. It measures the two critical climate parameters of temperature and humidity using digital means and adds value for you as the user in terms of operation and connectivity.

Standing up to condensation

In control cabinets, there's one never-ending task: preventing condensation at all costs. This is because condensation causes corrosion, leading to the failure of components. Efficient measurement of temperature and humidity inside the control cabinet is still the most important factor when it comes to preventing condensation. But what can the CSS 014 actually do? It measures ambient temperatures ranging between -40 and +80°C with a high degree of sensitivity, while providing data about relative humidity values ranging between 0 and 100% RH at the same time. And it does this digitally – using the IO-Link protocol.

IO-Link: helping you get started with digitalisation

“We chose IO-Link carefully because we believe this standard is going to become more widely established within the processing industry. That’s why it’s the right choice to help us get started in the digital world.” That's how Peter Witsch, Head of Development at STEGO, summarises the reasoning behind choosing IO-Link as a communications protocol. With the help of IO-Link, the CSS 014 can achieve a level of connectivity and user-friendliness geared towards application in practice. 

For example, the Smart Sensor can easily be configured via interface software on a PC when used in control cabinets and installation spaces. You, as the user, also have the option to configure additional “events” as well as just the switch parameters for temperature and humidity. This is all about providing data that adds value, as that is what allows the Smart Sensor to be adapted to suit specific application scenarios.

DIGITAL ADDED VALUE THROUGH IOT

Let's take it a step further. The trend towards Industry 4.0 and thus the Internet of Things (IoT) is irreversible. Climate control in control cabinets or generally in industrial enclosures benefits from digitalization and requires software tailored to its specific use case. The STEGO Corporate Start-up achtBytes  Provides the Solution. achtBytes is an intuitive, manufacturer-independent IoT platform for IO-Link devices. As a comprehensive solution, achtBytes enables easy and fast entry into Industry 4.0 applications based on the IO-Link carrier technology.

ACHTBYTES – CONDITION MONITORING

Powerful integrated features are available for individual condition monitoring: cloud connectivity, device management, data management, edge computing, workflow editing, central parameterization and configuration, dashboards, alerts, and sensor-actuator control. achtBytes is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) specifically optimized to provide manufacturing companies with a smooth entry into the world of Industry 4.0.

CONCLUSION

Digital, smart sensors provide you and your customers with efficient measurements with a high degree of sensitivity, as well as adding practical value in the wider value chain.  As an easy-to-use standard for digitalisation, the IO-Link technology enables small and medium-sized businesses to transition seamlessly into the world of Industry 4.0. Using the STEGO CONNECT IIoT platform, you can measure, analyse and control all your thermal management applications.