Humidity Sensor for Livestock Buildings

Environmental Control

 

Create an optimal environment by installing a high-precision sensor to measure relative humidity.  

This humidity sensor monitors levels in real time, enabling the MAXIMUS system to precisely adjust ventilation to maintain ideal conditions. 

The sensor transmits relative humidity data to the MAXIMUS controller, which automatically adjusts ventilation to maintain ideal conditions. If anomalies are detected, you'll receive instant notifications.

Not only does early detection of humidity issues help quickly address potential risks to animals but it also prevents negative impacts on equipment and structures.

It’s a valuable investment for modern, sustainable farming practices.

Maintaining Optimal Humidity Levels

High humidity can cause respiratory issues, mold, and diseases, while low humidity leads to dehydration and stress.

Preventing Heat Stress

High humidity combined with high temperatures can lead to heat stress, which affects animal productivity, growth, and overall health. By monitoring humidity and adjusting ventilation, the animals stay comfortable even during warm weather.

Energy Efficiency

Instead of running ventilation systems at full capacity, the humidity sensor provides data that enables the Maximus controller to adjust ventilation appropriately, balancing energy use and maintaining a healthy environment.

Disease Prevention

Monitoring humidity helps minimize the risk of disease outbreaks by reducing the conditions conducive to pathogen multiplication.

Improved Animal Welfare and Productivity

Controlling humidity through proper ventilation creates a stable environment, improves animal welfare and boosts their productivity. Healthy animals require less medication and intervention, which also leads to reduced production costs.

 

  • Specially designed for the harsh environment in livestock houses
  • A protective cap eliminates the need to remove the sensor when cleaning
  • Very low output resistance
  • Full protection against short circuits and wiring failures 
  • High precision measurements

Measuring range

0 -100% RH

Accuracy

± 2% RH (40–85 %) ± 3% RH (10-95%) at 0-40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F)

Supply voltage

11 - 30 VDC

Output signal

0.16 mA / % RH

Protection class

IP67

Operation and storage temperature

-40 °C à 60 °C (-40 °F a 140 °F)

Warranty

1 year

 

The HR sensor has a two-color light-emitting diode (LED) to show the operation status and the error diagnostic.

 

LED/Light Protocol

LED 

Behaviour

Status

Green    

Solid

Operation OK

Green

Blinking

Outside normal range (below 10% RH or exceeding 95% RH)

Red

Solid

Connection error

Load error

Red

Blinking

Sensor defect

Over or under voltage alarm

Overload

 

Humidity Sensor - 6100-0001 – Sensor dimensions

Product number

6100-0001