Data center sensing

Data Center Generator Sensors

Pressure, temperature, level, vibration, current, position and speed sensors for diesel, natural-gas and dual-fuel data center generator systems.

What we measure

Sensor coverage for generators

Explore sensor technologies mapped to Diesel · Natural-Gas · Dual-Fuel · Gensets · ATS · Fuel Systems · Aftertreatment. Product application notes below identify where each sensor fits within this data center sub-system.

Available technologies

Sensors for Generators

19 products · 5 categories

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NovaSensor

NovaSensor NPI/IPT Harsh-Media Family

Applications

Engine oil and fuel-rail pressure on diesel gensets

Range: 1 – 15,000 psi
Output: 4–20 mA, 0–5/10 V, I²C, SPI
Accuracy: ±0.25% FS

Custom variant

Extended-range variant to 2000 bar (29 000 psi) for generator fuel-rail applications.

All Sensors

Panel-mount CoBeam2™ transmitter

Applications

Genset crankcase pressure / breather monitoring with low-range CoBeam2™ accuracy

Range: ±0.25 inH₂O bidirectional
Accuracy: ±0.5% FSO
Output: 4–20 mA (2-wire)

NovaSensor

Low-Cost Media-Compatible P+T

Applications

Engine oil pressure + temperature on the same port
Diesel fuel-line P+T

Tech: PT1907 MEMS die, no oil fill
Range: 15 – 600 psi
Output: I²C, SPI, 4–20 mA, Analog, SENT

Custom variant

LCMC is a platform, not a single SKU — specify range, interface (I²C / SPI / 4–20 mA / SENT), process connection and cable pigtail per CDU / compressor integration. No oil-fill keeps it glycol- and refrigerant-safe.

Amphenol Sensors

High-pressure P+T with stainless-steel diaphragm

Applications

Engine and transmission oil P+T on the same fitting

Range: 10 – 350 bar (145 – 5000 psi)
Diaphragm: Stainless steel — universal media
Feature: P + T in one sensor body

Thermometrics

Waterproof IP68 overmolded NTC

Applications

Generator coolant and engine-oil temperature (M10×1 / M14×1.5 immersion housing)

Protection: IP68 waterproof overmold
Range: −50 to +105 °C (+125 °C ≤ 6 h)
Thermistor: 10 kΩ NTC

Custom variant

Longer probe lengths (6″ / 12″) for duct insertion; threaded SS housing for pipe immersion; networked multi-probe cable (up to 8 probes / run) for rack-row monitoring.

Thermometrics

Sealed-connector IAT NTC

Applications

Generator intake-air temperature with sealed connector for engine-bay routing

Operating: −40 to +150 °C
Response: <10 s in 15 m/s air
Connector: Delphi Metri-Pack 150.2

Thermometrics

NTC or PT100 in 304 SS housing

Applications

Generator exhaust-gas temperature for aftertreatment and DEF-control logic
Intake-manifold air temperature on dual-fuel engines

150 °C variant: −40 to +150 °C, M10×1.0
300 °C variant: −40 to +300 °C, M12×1.5
Housing: 304 stainless

Rochester

Capacitive liquid-level transmitter (with TLL head)

Applications

Day-tank and main fuel-tank level on diesel gensets

Probes: 500 / 1000 mm; field-cut to length
Liquids: Diesel, kerosene, non-conductive fluids
Supply: 9–36 VDC (80 V OVP, reverse-polarity)
Output: Resistive / 0–5 V / 4–20 mA (TLL head)
Accuracy: ±1% FS
Cert.: CE, RoHS; IP65 head

Custom variant

Integrated water-in-fuel + level assembly on a single tank penetration (WIF 2100 / 2150 / 3100 paired with the S-Series or T/LL transmitter); built-to-spec stem length and thread per OEM day-tank geometry.

Rochester

Top-mount magnetic dial level gauge (mechanical)

Applications

Generator day-tank / main fuel-tank visual level

Type: Top-mount 5-bolt magnetic level gauge
Accuracy: ±6 % (6700 base), ±7 % (Adjustable)
Variants: 6741 / 6781 + TwinSite® sender

Rochester

Cellular radar tank monitor (remote telemetry)

Applications

Remote fuel-tank monitoring for distributed / edge data-center gensets
Refill scheduling across multi-site fleets without a DCIM integration

Sensing: Radar — non-invasive tank level
Network: CAT-M1 / NB-IoT cellular (FCC)
Battery life: Up to 10 years (ATEX logger)
Certifications: ATEX / IS; UL 913 Class I Div 1, Zone 0

Rochester

Guided-wave radar level transmitter

Applications

High-accuracy continuous fuel-level on bulk diesel storage tanks

Sensing: Guided wave radar (TDR); no moving parts
Range: Up to 3 m; <2 mm resolution
Output: 0.5–4.5 V / 4–20 mA options
Sealing: IP6K9K

Rochester

Custom float and leak switches (point level)

Applications

Hi/lo fuel alarms on day tanks
Leak-detect in genset belly pans and fuel-line trays

Type: Custom-engineered float & leak switches
Capabilities: Multi-level, side-mount, continuous, P+T combos
Mfg.: IATF 16949 — Coppell, TX

Custom variant

Built-to-order: specify stem length, float material, switch action (N.O./N.C.), process fitting, cable and connector. Rochester Quick-Turn (Coppell, TX) builds from the 9871 / 9872 / 9873 / 9875 families — IATF 16949 North-American manufacturing, OEM-volume capable.