Application

Sensors for HVAC and Refrigeration

Sensors are an integral part of most heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems — helping to not only maintain a comfortable indoor climate but also to enable the system to perform properly.

Sensors enable diagnostics that can help identify system or equipment issues that can reduce efficiencies or cause major breakdowns occur. From the ventilation system to the cooling, heating and refrigeration equipment within a facility, sensor technologies help reduce downtime, improve productivity, and lower maintenance costs while also improving efficiencies and reducing operating costs. HVAC sensors and controls have evolved over the years and will continue to evolve to meet the needs of OEMs and people throughout the world. Within the last 30 years, there has seen a push for HVAC systems with higher efficiencies, improved temperature control as well as the desire to monitor and regulate other physical parameters like humidity, air quality and more. This evolution has driven the need for more sensors to monitor and control the system but also new types of sensor types such as ones for occupancy, humidity, CO2 and others.

HVAC Applications

Future systems will need to be more efficient and provide better comfort but also may include a wide range of built-in diagnostic functions to ensure reliable and efficient operation as well as to facilitate predictive maintenance.  Sensors are evolving in several ways to better meet the needs of customers for cost effective and accurate measurement of a range of physical parameters. The HVAC industry is driving improvements in sensor technology in several key areas including improved durability to withstand harsh HVAC environments, digital communication capabilities, the ability to monitor multiple physical parameters with a single sensor, lower power sensors, wireless capabilities with a variety of communication protocol options, and smaller sensors to take up less space. HVAC engineers are being challenged to design accurate and reliable systems that consume less energy. We manufacture a wide range of rugged and reliable sensors for HVAC applications including ones that sense pressure, temperature, humidity, vibration, position, force, speed and more. These sensors play a critical role in improving the efficiency, performance, and reliability of HVAC systems.

IoT HVAC Air Pressure Demo

Watch as engineers from TE, Avnet, and Microchip reveal a cutting-edge HVAC air flow demonstration system to demonstrate their ground-breaking collaboration. Real-time remote monitoring and cloud-based control are made possible thanks to this ground-breaking technology's smooth connections. Witness how the power to transform data into actionable insights has changed the IoT landscape. Don't miss out on this exciting demonstration video that showcases the future of connected technology.

IoT HVAC Air Pressure Demo

Watch as engineers from TE, Avnet, and Microchip reveal a cutting-edge HVAC air flow demonstration system to demonstrate their ground-breaking collaboration. Real-time remote monitoring and cloud-based control are made possible thanks to this ground-breaking technology's smooth connections. Witness how the power to transform data into actionable insights has changed the IoT landscape. Don't miss out on this exciting demonstration video that showcases the future of connected technology.

IoT HVAC Air Pressure Panel Discussion

Join an interesting discussion on the cutting-edge field of HVAC system airflow monitoring, conducted by engineers from TE, Avnet, Microsoft Azure, and Microchip. Gain useful knowledge and participate in the discussion that examines the most recent developments in this important area. Don't miss your chance to view this engaging discussion, which is sure to produce ground-breaking approaches to monitoring and optimizing airflow.

IoT HVAC Air Pressure Panel Discussion

Join an interesting discussion on the cutting-edge field of HVAC system airflow monitoring, conducted by engineers from TE, Avnet, Microsoft Azure, and Microchip. Gain useful knowledge and participate in the discussion that examines the most recent developments in this important area. Don't miss your chance to view this engaging discussion, which is sure to produce ground-breaking approaches to monitoring and optimizing airflow.

From motor vibration monitoring, to water flow in boiler systems, the TE portfolio allows integrators to specify various sensor types within one system from a single supplier. As a global designer and manufacturer of sensors and sensor-based systems, TE provides support to engineers in both the development and instrumentation of HVAC systems. Our sensors are designed and manufactured to exacting specifications, often on a custom basis. Together with our customers, we are working to solve today's biggest application challenges in new and creative ways.