Didactum Water Detection Cable

The Didactum Water Detection Cable is a modern solution for water leak detection and monitoring in sensitive infrastructures. Whether in server rooms, data centers, warehouses, or production areas – even small leaks caused by faulty air conditioning units, burst pipes, or sprinkler systems can result in costly damage. In combination with a Didactum water sensor and connector, the detection cable provides a flexible, scalable, and reliable system for comprehensive flood protection.

Why Water Protection is Essential

IT infrastructures are increasingly business-critical. A single water intrusion can shut down servers, switches, UPS systems, or entire databases. The financial and operational damages often amount to millions. Examples include:

• Condensation from faulty cooling units in server racks
• Burst pipes in building services or production facilities
• Defective sprinkler systems in logistics centers
• Groundwater intrusion in basements after heavy rainfall

The Didactum Water Detection Cable ensures that even minimal moisture is detected and immediate alarms are triggered – before major damage occurs.

Functionality of the Didactum Water Detection Cable

The cable operates on the principle of resistance change. It is connected to the Didactum connector for water detection cables and installed along designated monitoring areas such as:

• under raised floors in data centers
• around server racks
• along walls in technical rooms
• near cooling systems, pumps, or HVAC systems

When water or liquid is detected, the cable’s resistance changes immediately. The connected Didactum water sensor reports this in real time to the Didactum monitoring system. Alarm levels, escalation plans, and notification methods can be configured individually via the web interface.

Scalability & Integration

The Didactum Water Detection Cable is modularly designed. By combining multiple cable sections, it can be extended as needed and adapted to existing infrastructure. This allows even large-scale IT environments to be fully protected. Key features include:

• Flexible lengths: adaptable to room size and layout
• Seamless expandability: multiple cables can be connected in series
• Integration with monitoring systems: via SNMP v1/v2c/v3 in Nagios, PRTG, Zabbix, Tivoli, and OpenNMS
• Compatibility with building automation: support for Modbus or BACnet

Alarm and Response Options

In the event of an alarm, administrators can react immediately. Didactum monitoring units provide:

• E-mail alerts to defined groups
• SMS notifications via GSM/LTE gateway
• SNMP traps for network management system integration
• Relay control: activation of pumps, shutoff valves, or additional sirens
• Visual & acoustic alarms: strobe lights or horns

Typical Applications

• Server rooms: leak warning under raised floors and at cooling units
• Data centers: protection of sensitive infrastructure in cooling and technical zones
• Technical & electrical cabinets: safeguarding electrotechnical equipment
• Archives & museums: protection of valuable documents and exhibits
• Warehouses & logistics: prevention of water damage to goods
• Production environments: monitoring water circuits in industrial processes
• Basements & garages: protection against groundwater and rainwater

Advantages of the Didactum Water Detection Cable

• Real-time leak detection: immediate alerts on first signs of moisture
• High scalability: extendable cables for large monitoring areas
• Easy installation: flexible mounting with clips and pads
• SNMP & Modbus integration: seamless connection to IT and building management systems
• Sustainable protection: minimizes risks, reduces downtime, protects investments

Practical Examples

• Raised floor in data centers: early detection of minor cooling water leaks.
• Technical rooms: monitoring of pipelines for immediate leak detection.
• Warehouses & logistics: protection of pallets with electronics or paper goods.
• Archives: prevention of condensation or water damage to irreplaceable documents.
• Building technology: protection of pump shafts and basements from flooding.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

How does the water detection cable work?
It measures resistance changes caused by moisture and forwards the signal to the monitoring system.

Can multiple cables be combined?
Yes, due to its modular design, unlimited cable lengths can be deployed.

What alert options are available?
E-mail, SMS, SNMP traps, relay actions, and audiovisual alarms.

What environments is the cable suitable for?
IT infrastructures, industrial facilities, warehouses, archives, and building technology.

The Didactum Water Detection Cable, together with the appropriate connector and water sensor, is an indispensable tool for real-time flood protection in IT, industry, and building technology. With durable cables, SNMP/Modbus integration, modular scalability, and powerful alarm functions, it provides reliable protection against costly water damage. Ideal for server rooms, data centers, archives, and production plants.