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Humidity sensors

What is a humidity sensor?

Humidity sensors are devices that detect and measure the amount of humidity or water in the surrounding air. They come in many sizes and shapes, ranging from handheld sensors to small components built into air quality systems. Readings from these sensors allow you to make adjustments if the air becomes too dry or humid. Humidity sensors often include temperature readings because relative humidity depends on air temperature. They are used in a wide range of industries and settings, including agriculture, manufacturing, data centers, meteorology, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). A humidity sensor detects changes in temperature or electrical currents in the air, usually using a humidity probe connected to a receiving device. There are three types of humidity sensors: relative humidity (RH) sensors, absolute humidity (AH) sensors, and thermal humidity sensors.

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Resistance Thermometers (RTD)
Resistance Thermometers (RTD)
Thermocouples (TC)
Thermocouples (TC)
Temperature Ranges
Temperature Ranges
Type
Type
Number of Sensors
Number of Sensors
Number of Wires
Number of Wires
Mounting Connection
Mounting Connection
Accuracy Class
Accuracy Class
Level sensor type
Level sensor type
Float material
Float material
Built-in temperature sensor/thermostat
Built-in temperature sensor/thermostat
Input
Input
Pressure
Pressure
Measurement range
Measurement range
Case
Case
Display
Display
Power supply
Power supply
Analog input
Analog input
Discrete input
Discrete input
Analog output
Analog output
Relay output
Relay output
Alarms
Alarms
Compensation for 3-wire RTD
Compensation for 3-wire RTD
Contact function
Contact function
Contact ratings
Contact ratings
Control algorithm
Control algorithm
Interface
Interface
Operating modes
Operating modes
Resolution
Resolution
Tuning method
Tuning method
Start
Start
Increased front protection
Increased front protection