How To Choose the Proper Tip for a T/RH Sensor

Setra’s T/RH sensors are built to meet the requirements of demanding applications. The right choice of appropriate filter cap is essential for best long-term performance, and the right sensor tip depends mainly on the application.

Filter

Materials

Applications

Membrane Filter

Body: polycarbonate

Filter: PTFE membrane

Superior protection against fine dust

• Building automation

• Dusty environment

Sintered stainless steel

For mechanical stress and strong pollution

• Industrial process control

• Agriculture

• Livestock barns

• Unsuitable for condensing environment

Plastic Grid Filter

Polycarbonate

For applications with no airborne contaminants

• Mechanical protection only

PTFE Filter Ø12mm

PTFE sintered

For a dirty, oily environment

• Industrial process control

• Chemical industry

• Very polluted environment

• Unsuitable for condensing environment

Metal Grid Filter

Body: polycarbonate

Filter: stainless steel wire mesh

For high RH/condensing environment, low mechanical stress, and low pollution level

• Climate control

• Dryers and humidifiers

• HVAC

H2O2 Filter

PTFE sintered

Catalytic filter for H2O2

• Pharma

• Biotech

• HVAC