rh monitoring

AntrumX™ centralizes sensors in our patented sensor pack, allowing multiple indoor air quality (IAQ) parameters to be measured simultaneously from an easily accessible location. AntrumX continuously draws air samples from each monitored space to the sensor pack located in the control panel, where it measures and reports data to the building management system and the cloud for further analysis.

Relative humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air expressed as a percentage of the amount needed for saturation at the same temperature. RH is an indication of the amount of moisture in a given space. Environments with higher moisture content are susceptible to mold growth; therefore, controlling RH is essential to your building’s indoor air quality.

ASHRAE recommends maintaining 65% RH or below, whereas the EPA recommends maintaining 30% – 60% RH. While the World Health Organization does not make a recommendation, there is growing evidence of the crucial role RH plays in the prevention of virus transmission and in the effectiveness of the respiratory immune system.

RH and air sample temperature are measured to calculate dewpoint. Using the dewpoint and reading the dry bulb temperature of the space from the BMS allows Antrum to calculate the relative humidity of the space. The RH and temperature sensors in the AntrumX sensor pack employ patented CMOS sensor technology for accuracy and long-term stability. These robust digital sensors operate with precision in the most challenging environments.

AntrumX’s centralized IAQ monitoring technology guarantees more accurate, consistent, and cost-effective IAQ data, leading to a healthier and more efficient building.