Didactum Dust Particle Sensor

The Didactum Dust Particle Sensor is an innovative fine dust sensor that provides reliable air quality monitoring in server rooms, data centers, and critical infrastructures. Using modern laser diffusion technology, it measures both fine dust and coarse particle concentrations, protecting IT systems, industrial equipment, and personnel from the risks of poor air quality and particle contamination.

Server Room & Data Center Security

Even small amounts of dust accumulation on racks, switches, or cooling systems can lead to overheating, short circuits, and potential outages. The Didactum Dust Particle Sensor ensures:

• Continuous air quality monitoring within server rooms and IT racks
• Real-time alerts via e-mail, SMS, or SNMP traps
• Automatic control of ventilation systems, filters, or relay actions
• Optimized energy efficiency in data centers

Use in Critical Environments

Beyond IT monitoring, the dust particle sensor can also be deployed in a wide range of applications:

• Industrial production: air quality monitoring to protect machinery and employees
• Cleanroom monitoring: ensuring compliance with strict particle limits in pharma, medical, and research sectors
• Building management: integration into BMS for centralized air quality monitoring
• HVAC systems: sensor-based control of ventilation and filters
• Smart city projects: monitoring particulate pollution in urban areas
• Healthcare: clean air assurance in hospitals and care facilities

Functionality & Benefits

The Didactum Dust Particle Sensor works on the principle of laser diffusion and uses contamination-resistant measurement technology designed for long service life (>10 years). Key benefits include:

• Accurate measurement of particle number and mass concentration
• Custom threshold settings via the Didactum web interface
• Seamless integration into Didactum infrastructure and SNMP monitoring systems
• Automated control of ventilation and air conditioning systems
• Plug-and-play installation with Auto-Sensing
• Enhanced energy efficiency and improved health & safety conditions

Installation & Integration

The dust particle sensor connects easily via an analog port of the Didactum monitoring unit. Thanks to Auto-Sensing, it is automatically detected and displayed in the web interface. From there, admins can configure alarms via e-mail, SMS, SNMP, or relays. With sensor extensions, larger areas can also be monitored centrally.

Typical Use Cases

• Server rooms: dust early warning at critical particle levels
• Data centers: HVAC optimization based on air quality
• Cleanrooms: compliance assurance in biomedical manufacturing
• Industrial environments: safeguarding production lines and workforce
• Office buildings: climate improvement via integration into building management

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Which technology does the Dust Particle Sensor use?
Laser diffusion with contamination-resistant measurement technology.

Which particle sizes can be measured?
Detection of both fine and coarse dust particle concentrations.

How is integration done?
Via analog ports with automatic detection (Auto-Sensing) into Didactum monitoring.

What alerting methods are supported?
E-mail, SMS, SNMP traps, and relay-based actions.

Is it suitable for cleanroom monitoring?
Yes, its precise dust measurement makes it ideal for pharmaceutical and biomedical cleanrooms.

The Didactum Dust Particle Sensor is a modern solution for air quality and particulate monitoring. With its laser diffusion technology, automatic integration into monitoring systems, and instant alerting on threshold breaches, it protects server rooms, data centers, industrial plants, cleanrooms, and building infrastructures. Businesses benefit from enhanced operational security, infrastructure optimization, and improved workplace health conditions.