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Maintaining precise control over environmental conditions is essential for modern data centers, where even minor fluctuations in temperature, humidity, and air quality can impact uptime, operational costs, and efficiency. With the rapid growth of data centers supporting AI, machine learning, and digital infrastructure, reliability is critical. Differential pressure sensors play a central role in sustaining this reliability, and accurate calibration is key to their performance. To meet this demand, Setra Systems has partnered with Standard Calibrations, Inc. (SCI), creating a powerful end-to-end solution that ensures accurate sensor performance across all stages of data center operation.

What Is A Pressure Sensor?

A pressure sensor is a device that converts physical pressure into an electrical signal, making it vital for measurement and monitoring across a range of applications. These sensors are used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and industrial automation, where precision and reliability are crucial for pressure sensors. They play a significant role in predictive maintenance strategies, alerting maintenance teams to deviations in pressure that could indicate potential equipment failures. The primary unit of measurement for pressure is the pascal (Pa), but other units like bar and psi are also commonly used depending on the application.

In data centers, effective thermal management is critical to maintaining optimal operations, and two primary containment strategies are commonly used: hot aisle containment (HAC) and cold aisle containment (CAC). Both strategies aim to improve cooling efficiency by separating the hot and cold air streams, but they do so in different ways.

Enhancing Data Center Reliability with Setra's Industrial Pressure Sensors

Data centers are the backbone of the digital world, housing critical computer servers that require precise environmental control to function optimally. Worldwide there are well over 10,000 data centers, ranging from expansive hyperscale campuses, small to mid-sized enterprise facilities & colos, and prefabricated modular units, and that number is growing rapidly. As data center design engineers, owners, operators, construction firms, and BAS integrators, maintaining the integrity and performance of these environments is vital. 

Setra’s differential pressure sensors are renowned for their superior quality and reliability, making them ideal for data center HVAC applications. Utilizing advanced capacitive sensing technology, Setra offers both single-range and multi-range (field-selectable) pressure sensors. The core of Setra's sensors is the in-house designed and manufactured stainless steel capacitive sensing element. This ensures full control over production and quality, resulting in sensors with exceptional accuracy and long-term stability.

ASHRAE recommends data center temperatures in the range of 64.4 to 80.6 F and humidity at 60 percent. Therefore, controlling temperature and humidity in data centers is vital for protecting equipment and ensuring efficiency. This blog introduces Setra Systems' SRH series sensors, which provide precise environmental monitoring to boost reliability, lower energy costs, and promote sustainability.

Optimizing Energy Management in Data Centers with Setra’s Power Meters

As energy costs continue to climb, energy management has become a critical focus for data centers. These facilities, whether large or small, consume significant amounts of energy, making it imperative to monitor and optimize energy usage. Effective energy management hinges on the availability of detailed energy consumption data, and power meters are essential tools for gathering this feedback.

Are You Compliant With USP 797 and USP 800 Standards?

Revised standards for USP General Chapter <797> for compounded sterile preparation (CSP) have been finalized and are active as of Nov 1, 2023. These revisions will also affect USP <800> where hazardous drug (HD) compounding is applicable. Both standards include environmental monitoring and management requirements that were not previously enforced and must be met to achieve accreditation through local and national governing bodies. Understanding the conditions and monitoring requirements is critical in ensuring compliance.

If you need help understanding the UPS <797> and USP <800> requirements and want to find compliant solutions, we would be happy to assist! Contact Setra today to talk with our product team and make sure that all of your spaces are compliant.

Electricity is one of the most essential resources that power modern life. As energy demand continues to increase, society must focus on optimizing its usage to minimize waste and lessen the environmental impact. Fortunately, Setra's Multi-load Power Metersprovidea simplified solution to this growing problem. Through submetering, these meters help facilities monitor and manage their electricity consumption more effectively, identifying potential sources of waste and enabling greater energy efficiency.