Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 23 2019 | Page 32

Smart Sensor for Condition Monitoring Condition monitoring is an essential connection wires with a maximum part of predictive maintenance. This length of 30 m can be used. Thus, applies not only to enclosures and switch scenarios beyond the classic control cabinets in industrial plants, but also to cabinet application can be implemented. a large number of different applications In principle, any larger, spatially sealed in which regulated processes take place. application with a defined atmosphere is STEGO's Smart Sensor CSS 014 measures suitable. two important parameters - temperature and humidity - and helps to maintain an optimal climate. Key Parameters: Temperature and Humidity 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 Condition Monitoring is all about and compliance with the IP20 degree of paying attention to detail. The key protection. 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 the 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 32 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk 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 All STEGO products for cabinets and DC 24 V (DC 12 - 30 V) with a maximum enclosures – heaters, fan heaters, filter power consumption of 1.8 W (typically 0.4 fans, LED-lamps, thermostats, hygrostats W). Tested safety is certified for the Smart and accessories - are aimed at reaching Sensor CSS 014 through successful optimum climatic conditions in the most approvals with VDE and UL according varied environments, ensuring that all to the standard IEC 61010-1 / DIN EN sensitive components work reliably at 61010-1. all times. STEGO is now represented at STEGO - Perfect Thermal Management 12 locations and by Since it was founded in 1980, STEGO has partners worldwide. been developing, producing and selling an ever-growing range of products for the protection of electric and electronic components. more than 200 sales www.stego.co.uk