Hygrometer PCE-HT 112

A hygrometer is a precision instrument designed to measure relative humidity in the atmosphere or within specific technical enclosures using water vapor sensitive transducers.

Implementation of these devices in modern systems is primarily based on the variation of physical properties in dielectric or semiconductor materials. In industrial environments and data centers, electronic hygrometers utilize capacitive or resistive sensors that modify their impedance proportionally to environmental saturation. This data is processed via microcontrollers to facilitate real-time monitoring and automation of HVAC systems through industrial communication protocols.

The integration of digital hygrometers into critical infrastructure enables proactive condensation management, a decisive factor in preventing corrosion-related failures and short circuits in high-density hardware. Their recent evolution toward MEMS technology has facilitated miniaturization and the incorporation of these sensors into massive IoT deployments, where energy efficiency and long-term stability are fundamental requirements for predictive maintenance.

Capacitive Transduction Technology

Most advanced electronic hygrometers employ a dielectric polymer placed between two electrodes. As it absorbs water vapor, the polymer's dielectric constant changes, altering the circuit's total capacitance. This method is noted for its linearity and relative resistance to chemical contaminants.

Main Advantages

• High thermal stability across wide operating ranges.
• Low power consumption, ideal for remote sensors.
• Direct integration capability with PLC control systems.
• Fast response to critical humidity fluctuations.

Note: Periodic calibration under traceable standards is necessary to mitigate sensor drift.

1. Infrared sensors
2. Vibration sensors.
3. Photoelectric sensors.
4. Ultrasound sensors.
5. Acoustic sensors

1. Sensors by infraRrojos, are one of the most used types, thanks to its reliable operation and installation, since we can find this type of wired and wireless sensors.
   The infrared sensor has a phototransistor capable of detecting the infrared electromagnetic radiation emitted by a body, this type of radiation is not visible by the human eye. A change of radiation in its perimeter will activate the relay and proceed to send ato alarm signal.
   Within these, there are two models, passive infrared sensor, which only has a phototransistor and assets, which have an emitter and a receiver.
2. Vibration sensors are used mostly in security systems, such as window sensors. car alarms etc.
   Its operation is based on an accelerometer, through a piezoelectric sensor. This type of sensorDue to its construction material it allows to detect changes and pressure when emitting an electric charge.
3. Photoelectric sensors, these are the sensors that use photoelectric rays, normally a transmitter and a receiver are used, they are commonly used in automatic door systems, elevator doors, production chains, etc.
4. The ultrasonic sensors are those that emit an acoustic signalabout 30 kHz, a signal that is not appreciated by humans. This signal or wave propagates through space, walls, objects, doors, etc. once the signal has spread the sensor is activated and any change will trigger the sensor.
   These types of sensors are also used in devices that require measuring distances and detecting objects.
5. Acoustic sensors, are those that can detect the signal emitted by anyobject and are able to detect the pressures that the acoustic waves emit, such as the noise of the crystals when breaking a window.