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News Release from: Omron Electronics | Subject: Airflow detector
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 22 January 2003
Airflow detector keeps fans functioning
freely
Omron has a novel sensor designed specifically to efficiently detect clogged conditions in air filters on servers and other types of computer equipment.
Omron has a novel sensor designed specifically to efficiently detect clogged conditions in air filters on servers and other types of computer equipment Aimed especially at large server farm type installations, the Omron D6A-N sensor uses a thermistor to measure the velocity of the air passing through the air filter, detecting when filters become clogged with dust particles more efficiently than a conventional time totalling meter
By designing an appropriate response to the 0 -5V output signal from the detector, system engineers can provide a reliable indication of which servers' filters need cleaning or replacing, before a more serious fault develops.
Driven from a standard 12V DC supply, the sensor is installed vertically in the airflow being monitored.
It is simply fitted, using nylon rivets.
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