ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
CONDITION MONITORING
STEGO
SMART
SENSOR CSS
014MEASURES
TEMPERATURE
AND HUMIDITY
Condition monitoring is an essential part
of predictive maintenance. This applies not
only to enclosures and switch cabinets in
industrial plants, but also to a large number
of different applications in which regulated
processes take place. STEGO’s Smart
Sensor CSS 014 measures two important
parameters - temperature and humidity -
and helps to maintain an optimal climate.
Key Parameters:
Temperature and Humidity
Condition Monitoring is all about paying
attention to detail. The key parameters
within the switch cabinet should always
be under control. The permanent
measurement of temperature and humidity
in the switch cabinet is an important
element in preventing condensation,
which leads to corrosion and thus failure
of components. And this is where STEGO’s
CSS 014 Smart Sensor comes into play,
combining three functions in one compact
device: a sensor, interface and transmitter
all in one. The CSS 014 measures ambient
temperatures with high sensitivity within a
range of -40 to +60 °C while keeping a close
eye on the relative humidity range from 0
to 100% RH.
Smart Sensor, Smart User
The CSS 014 Smart Sensor transmits the
data it acquires as a standardized analog
4-20 mA signal. With this signal users can
further process and convert the measured
values within a control or monitoring unit,
e.g. a PLC. Due to high measuring accuracy
and signal strength connection wires with
a maximum length of 30 m can be used.
Thus, scenarios beyond the classic control
cabinet application can be implemented.
In principle, any larger, spatially sealed
application with a defined atmosphere is
suitable.
Inner Values for Demanding
Applications
The sensor unit of the CSS 014 is thermally
decoupled and encapsulated with a
circumferential seal. Rewards of this effort:
a high vibration resistance and compliance
with the IP20 degree of protection. The
protective lacquer-coated board of the CSS
014 incorporates microcontrollers, interface
drivers and EMC protection units in a heat-
optimized arrangement so that any influence
on the measured values due to waste
heat is ruled out. A shielded M12 round
plug ensures a fast connection and safely
transmits the signals of the two measuring
channels for processing. The operating
voltage is DC 24 V (DC 12 - 30 V) with a
maximum power consumption of 1.8 W
(typically 0.4 W). Tested safety is certified for
the Smart Sensor CSS 014 through successful
approvals with VDE and UL according to the
standard IEC 61010-1 / DIN EN 61010-1.
STEGO - Perfect Thermal
Management
Since it was founded in 1980, STEGO
Elektrotechnik in Schwaebisch Hall,
Germany, has been developing, producing
and selling an ever-growing range of
products for the protection of electric and
electronic components. All STEGO products
for cabinets and enclosures – heaters, fan
heaters, filter fans, LED-lamps, thermostats,
hygrostats and accessories - are aimed at
reaching optimum climatic conditions in
the most varied environments, ensuring
that all sensitive components work reliably
at all times. STEGO is now represented at
12 locations and by more than 200 sales
partners worldwide.
For further information please visit www.stego.co.uk
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