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Data Center

As compute density rises, sensor instrumentation is critical for liquid cooling, immersion cooling and ambient environmental control in data centers.

Data center sensor portfolio

Sensing across every loop of the data center.

Amphenol Sensors is a Bronze Member of the Open Compute Project (OCP), the industry body defining open standards for data center hardware — from rack and power architecture to cooling environments and telemetry.

Open Compute Project (OCP) Bronze Member — Amphenol Sensors

Thermal & fluid

Temperature, ΔP, level and concentration across air, chilled-water, refrigerant and dielectric immersion loops.

Air quality & humidity

RH, CO₂, air velocity and dew-point for DCV, condensation risk, and harsh-environment monitoring.

Power & current

Busbar hot-spot IR, ring-terminal NTC, Hall-effect current, PTC inrush protection from PDU to BESS.

Safety & leak

H₂, LEL, A2L and point/rope leak detection — with functional-safety options for BESS & UPS.

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7 sub-systems

Sub-systemLiquid Cooling
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Telaire

Wet/wet differential pressure transmitter

Applications

  • CDU loop ΔP across cold plates (flow-blockage detection)
  • Pump ΔP for wear and cavitation trending
  • Strainer / coolant-filter ΔP monitoring
Type
Wet/wet differential
Media
Glycol, water, oil (316 SS wetted)
Output
4–20 mA

Custom variant

Glycol-compatible wetted materials (EPDM seals) as standard; optional NPT and G-thread process connections; extended-range version to 300 psid for primary-loop headers.

NovaSensor

NovaSensor NPI/IPT Harsh-Media Family

Applications

  • CDU coolant-loop pressure (primary and secondary)
  • Glycol fill / leak-down monitoring on closed loops
Range
1 – 15,000 psi
Output
4–20 mA, 0–5/10 V, I²C, SPI
Accuracy
±0.25% FS
NovaSensor

Low-Cost Media-Compatible P+T

Applications

  • CDU primary and secondary loop P+T
  • Cold-plate inlet/outlet P+T (one device replaces two)
  • Chilled-water and immersion-loop P+T
  • CDU filter ΔP and pump-health ΔP
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.

NovaSensor

Digital media-isolated pressure

Applications

  • High-pressure coolant loops on CDU primary lines and immersion manifolds (digital I²C readout)
Range
2.5 – 300 psi (A/G)
Linearity
±0.25% FSO (BFSL)
Interface
I²C 14-bit

Custom variant

Optional Hastelloy C diaphragm for aggressive dielectric coolants and chemistries where 316L is attacked; custom process-port thread patterns on request for OEM CDU integration.

Amphenol Sensors

High-pressure P+T with stainless-steel diaphragm

Applications

  • Coolant-loop P+T in one port (P + T combined)
  • CDU inlet/outlet P+T on high-pressure primary loops
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

  • Immersion-rated coolant temperature on CDU and chilled-water loops (JIC stainless variant)
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

Screw-fixed surface NTC

Applications

  • Ring-terminal-mount NTC on CDU pump cabinets and busbar lugs — coolant-line surface temperature where direct contact at a screw-terminal is needed
Operating
−40 to +125 °C
R @ 25 °C
5K / 10K / 20K / 50K / 100K Ω
Form factor
Ring-terminal screw-mount
Thermometrics

Compact NTC for liquid loops

Applications

  • Liquid-cooling loops: rack CDU inlet/outlet temperature
  • BESS secondary-loop coolant temperature
Operating
−40 to +100 °C
R @ 25 °C
2828 Ω (β 3975 K)
Thread / body
M12 × 1.5, stainless
Thermometrics

Surface-stick NTC (flat / pipe / cable)

Applications

  • Stick-on coolant-pipe skin temperature where retrofit on existing CDU lines is needed (no penetration)
Operating
−30 to +70 °C
R @ 25 °C
9983 Ω (typ)
Mounting
Pressure-sensitive adhesive
Thermometrics

Inline NTC with barb fittings

Applications

  • Chilled-water coil inlet/outlet temperature
  • CDU coolant-loop inline temperature with barb fittings (no weld-in)
Operating
−40 to +120 °C
R @ 25 °C
10 kΩ ±1.5%
Interface
SAE J-1231 / Triple-Barb
Thermometrics

Acid/moisture-resistant coated chip

Applications

  • Coolant and immersion-fluid temperature in harsh environments (acid / moisture exposure)
  • Direct-immersion temperature in two-phase / dielectric coolants where standard NTC encapsulants degrade
Operating
−40 °C to +190 °C
Compliance
AEC-Q200 Rev D · RoHS · REACH
Features
Shock-resistant · silver-migration resistant
Telaire

Dew-point / enthalpy / wet-bulb

Applications

  • Outdoor CDUs where dew-point / wet-bulb matters for condensation control
  • Extended-range ambient monitoring above standard RH/T limits
Operating env
−40 to +60 °C, 0–99% RH
Output
4–20 mA, 0–5 V or 0–10 V
Measurands
Dew Pt · Enthalpy · Wet Bulb · Dry Bulb
Telaire

OEM board-level T+RH

Applications

  • Liquid-cooled rack environmental monitoring — RH+T inside CDU enclosures and adjacent dry-rack air space for condensation-risk surveillance
RH accuracy
±2.0% RH (20–80%)
Temp accuracy
±0.5 °C (14-bit)
Output
I²C or PDM
Amphenol

Epoxy-hardened waterproof transmitter

Applications

  • CDU condensation-risk monitoring at equipment drip points
RH accuracy
±2% RH (30–95%) @ 25 °C
Feature
Withstands 100% saturation
Output
4–20 mA, 0–5 V or 0–10 V
Thermometrics

RLDS-B / RLDS-P / RLDS-E controllers

Applications

  • CDU under-rack leak loops; primary/secondary loop leak containment
Type
Rope-style conductive leak detection
Family
RLDS-B / RLDS-P / RLDS-E controllers
Cable support
Up to 1,500 m (Elite positioning)
Thermometrics

Point/spot water-detection sensor

Applications

  • CDU and primary-loop drip-tray water detection — dry-contact alarm back to leak-monitor or BMS
Sensing R
510 kΩ ±3% (1/4 W)
Supply
5 VDC recommended
Operating
−40 to +85 °C
Rochester

Capacitive liquid-level transmitter (with TLL head)

Applications

  • CDU reservoir level (non-conductive coolants)
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
Rochester

Top-mount magnetic dial level gauge (mechanical)

Applications

  • CDU glycol reservoir local readout
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

  • CDU reservoir / coolant tank fill-level tracking on remote / edge sites — cellular reporting 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

  • Large-reservoir CDU / thermal-storage tank level where foam or vapor defeats ultrasonic
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

  • CDU reservoir hi/lo float alarm
  • Point leak-switch under manifolds and CDUs
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.

SSI

Non-contact ultrasonic level

Applications

  • Non-contact level in CDU reservoirs where immersion probes are unwanted
Max depth
32" diesel / 24" gasoline
Accuracy
±0.125"
Outputs
3-wire resistive · voltage · DFT-110
SSI

T + Ultrasonic + Level + Concentration

Applications

  • CDU glycol concentration monitoring — one device reports level, temperature and glycol concentration over a single interface
Concentration
0–50%, ±3%, 0.25% res.
Level
20–850 mm, ±3 mm
Comm
J1939 CAN
Wilcoxon

High-MTBF industrial accelerometer

Applications

  • CDU pump-bearing vibration monitoring — early detection of impeller imbalance, cavitation and bearing wear before coolant-flow loss reaches the racks
Sensitivity
100 mV/g ±5%
Response
0.5 – 14,000 Hz
Max temp
120 °C
Compliance
API 670; CSA / ATEX / IECEx variants
IMI

Echo® sensor + EchoPlus® wireless

Applications

  • CDU-pump vibration trending without running conduit to the pump skid
System
Wireless sensor + EchoPlus® JB + Receiver
Measures
Peak/RMS vel, accel, crest factor
Integration
Modbus®
Piher

Flange-mount gear-tooth speed sensor

Applications

  • CDU-pump RPM feedback for closed-loop flow control
Supply
4–24 VDC (two-wire)
Max speed
12 kHz fwd / 40 kHz (A/B)
Operating
−40 to +125 °C
Piher

Open-loop Hall-effect current sensor

Applications

  • Open-loop current sensing on CDU pump and heater circuits (wire-through)
Range
±25 A – ±1,000 A
Output
Ratiometric 0.5 – 4.5 V
IP
IP67 / IP69K

Custom variant

Split-core (clamp-on) retrofit variant for installation on live feeders without disconnecting wires; custom window geometry for non-standard busbar sections on request.

Piher

Non-contact Hall-effect rotary

Applications

  • CDU valve-position feedback on motorized ball valves (non-contact, 50 M-cycle life)
Linearity
±1% (±0.5% on request)
Range
Programmable 50°–360°
Supply
5 V ±10% or 7–32 V
All Sensors

Stainless-steel piezoresistive — high media compatibility

Applications

  • CDU primary-loop high-pressure media-compatible monitoring (G 1/8 in or weld-ring port; PG/EG and dielectric coolant compatible)
Tech
Piezoresistive (SS 316/316L wetted)
Range
200 mbar – 35 bar (A / G / V)
Output
mV (1.5 mA constant-current)
All Sensors

Stainless-steel piezoresistive — analog + I²C

Applications

  • CDU pressure monitoring with simultaneous I²C telemetry and analog control-loop output (SS-wetted, 13-bit resolution)
Tech
Piezoresistive + ASIC (SS 316/316L)
Range
200 mbar – 35 bar / 3 – 500 psi
Output
0.5–4.5 V ratiometric + I²C
Thermometrics

Non-invasive pipe-skin NTC clips

Applications

  • Non-invasive coolant-pipe temperature on CDU primary and secondary loops (no break-in retrofit)
  • Chilled-water plant pipe-skin temperature trending across multiple pipe diameters
  • Drop-in retrofit on existing whitewater and TCS lines without draining the loop
Pipe OD range
8 – 54 mm (multiple clip sizes)
Range
−40 to +150 °C
Mount
Spring-clip, no break-in

Custom variant

Family covers OD 12.7 / 18 / 22 / 28 / 35 / 42 / 54 mm with single connector standard (M12 A-coded). Thermally-conductive non-marring TPE pad compatible with PG/EG and dielectric coolants.

Telaire

SIP through-hole T+RH module

Applications

  • SIP through-hole T+RH integrated on CDU control PCBs and BMS boards for board-level condensation prevention
RH accuracy
±2.0% RH (20–80%)
Output
I²C or PDM
Package
4-pin SIP through-hole
Thermometrics

NTC probe — water-ingression resistant

Applications

  • Outdoor CDU coolant lines exposed to weather, coastal / humid sites (UV + chloride + sulfate resistant per HACT testing)
Type
NTC thermistor probe; HACT-tested
Resistance
Standard NTC curves (5K / 10K / 50K Ω)
Range
−40 to +150 °C
i2s

Compact media-isolated, stainless-steel technology proven in harsh environment

Applications

  • CDU primary and secondary loop pressure on PG/EG and dielectric coolants (water, glycol)
Ranges
0–10 bar / 0–40 bar (a); gage possible
Total error band
±1.0% FSS
Output
0.5–4.5 V ratiometric · 4–20 mA
Thermometrics

Coolant immersion probe — brass housing

Applications

  • CDU coolant immersion temperature on water / glycol loops — brass-housing thread-in alternative to clip-on surface sensors when an immersion probe is preferred
Type
NTC immersion probe (brass)
Resistance @ 25 °C
2129 Ω ± 4.87%
Range
−30 to +150 °C

The takeaway

From MEMS on the PCB to transducers on the pipe.

Purpose-mapped across CRAC/CRAH, CDU & immersion, PDU/UPS, rack infrastructure, server boards, standby generators and BESS — so the same supplier covers the entire data-center thermal, power and safety envelope.

Custom Variant options are available on many products: extended ranges, alternate housings, split-core retrofits, and certified industrial housings packaged around Amphenol sensing elements.

Disclaimer: All product specifications and descriptions are subject to change without notice. The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not constitute a warranty of any kind. To confirm current specifications and product suitability for your application, please contact Amphenol Sensors directly.