SENSOR & SWITCH SOLUTIONS FOR HVAC
Product Overview
This brochure details Honeywell's extensive range of sensors and switches specifically designed for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) applications. These solutions are crucial for optimizing system performance, enhancing energy efficiency, improving indoor air quality, and ensuring operational safety across various HVAC categories.
Honeywell Product Lines for HVAC Applications
HVAC Categories | Board-Mount Pressure Sensors | Heavy-Duty Pressure Sensors | Airflow Sensors | Gas Sensors | Basic Switches | Temperature Sensors and Thermostats | Magnetics Speed & Position | Toggle, Rocker, and Pushbutton Switches | Pressure Switches |
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Demand Control Ventilation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
Variable Air Volume Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
Air Purification/Filter Monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
Air Conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
Heating System: Residential | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Heating System: Commercial | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Refrigeration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ Primary sensor/switch used within application (key design consideration for OEM)
✓ Secondary sensor/switch used within application (not a key design consideration)
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Demand Control Ventilation
Demand control ventilation systems optimize air recirculation based on real-time data, improving air quality and reducing HVAC operational costs. These systems are designed to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly buildings with enhanced indoor air quality.
Board Mount Pressure Sensors
Measures differential pressure for static duct pressure and indoor air quality.
CO₂ Sensor
Adjusts ventilation rates based on CO₂ levels, highly sensitive to carbon dioxide. Used in demand control and energy recovery ventilation.
CO Sensor
Provides high-quality CO detection in residential or commercial environments, helping to control indoor air quality.
Magnetic Sensor IC
Enables efficient control of electric motors driving fans, blowers, and pumps.
Thermal Sensors
Used in HVAC temperature controllers and for thermostat control.
Basic Switch
Provides high-performance mechanical switching for direct-acting damper actuators.
Pushbutton Switch
Activates or deactivates system elements or the entire ventilation system.
Variable Air Volume Control
Sensors monitor valves to control airflow into rooms or ducts, maximizing energy efficiency. They are critical for ensuring the system operates as intended.
Board Mount Pressure
Monitors and controls variable airflow within ducting, ensuring proper air distribution to prevent hot and cold spots.
Thermal Sensors
Used in HVAC temperature controllers and for thermostat control.
Airflow Sensor
Monitors mass airflow for VAV controllers and in-line transmitters, balancing airflow in complex HVAC systems.
Air Purification & Filter Monitoring
Recent trends emphasize cleaner and healthier air, increasing the need for air purification and filter monitoring solutions.
Board Mount Pressure
Monitors differential pressure for clogged filter detection, improving air quality and reducing power consumption.
Basic Switch
Used for air-proving switching assemblies and mechanical switching for valve position detection.
Thermal Sensors
Used in HVAC temperature controllers and for thermostat control.
Airflow Sensor
Monitors mass airflow for VAV controllers and in-line transmitters.
Magnetic Sensor IC
Provides motor and fan control, position sensing, and speed sensing for moving parts.
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning systems, whether centralized or standalone, provide cooling and filtration. Honeywell sensors enhance system efficiency and reduce power consumption.
Heavy-Duty Pressure
Monitors refrigeration compressor output and input pressure to enhance system efficiency and reduce power consumption.
Board Mount Pressure
Monitors differential pressure for clogged filter detection to improve air quality.
Thermal Sensors
Used in HVAC temperature controllers and for thermostat control.
Magnetic Sensor IC
Enables efficient control of electric motors driving fans, blowers, and pumps.
Heating System: Commercial
Commercial boilers heat water and air for building heat. Honeywell sensors ensure energy efficiency and safety by detecting faults and leaks.
Heavy-Duty Pressure
Monitors boiler water/steam output and input pressure to enhance system efficiency and reduce power consumption.
Board Mount Pressure
Monitors the flow of warm air or water within the heating system to enhance system efficiency.
Magnetic Sensor IC
Enables efficient control of electric motors driving fans, blowers, and pumps.
CO Sensor
Measures CO levels, detecting incomplete combustion which can produce soot or carbon monoxide, posing a risk.
Temperature Sensor
Placed on gas pilots to shut off gas flow if the pilot goes out.
Pressure Switch
Monitors steam pressure (overpressure or low pressure) in boilers to prevent potentially explosive situations.
Pushbutton Switch
Activates or deactivates system elements or the entire ventilation system.
Basic Switches
Used as air-proving switching assemblies or as float switches for indicating pipe flow backup.
Limit Switch
Monitors damper or valve position; starts the program sequence when fully open.
Airflow Sensor
Monitors mass airflow for VAV controllers and in-line transmitters.
Heating System: Residential
Residential heating systems distribute heat efficiently, reliably, and safely. Honeywell sensors improve efficiency and detect faults and leaks.
Board Mount Pressure
Controls the flow of warm air or water within the building and detects leaks.
CO Sensor
Detects incomplete combustion, where carbon monoxide is formed from the incomplete combustion of fuels.
Temperature Sensor
Used in smart thermostats to efficiently manage HVAC systems and improve occupant comfort.
Magnetic Sensor IC
Enables efficient control of electric motors driving fans, blowers, and pumps.
Pushbutton Switch
Activates or deactivates system elements or the entire ventilation system.
Refrigeration Systems
Refrigeration systems maintain low temperatures. New refrigerants improve efficiency, requiring durable sensors and switches with stable temperatures and burst pressures.
Heavy-Duty Pressure
Monitors refrigeration compressor output and input pressure to enhance system efficiency and reduce power consumption.
Basic Switch
Provides presence detection, on/off function, function monitoring, and end-of-travel in Zone 2 hazardous locations.
Thermal Sensors
Used in temperature controllers and for compressor temperature monitoring in refrigeration.
Magnetic Sensor ICs
Enable efficient control of electric motors driving fans, blowers, and pumps.
Toggle Switch
Activates or deactivates system elements or the entire system.
Pushbutton Switch
Activates or deactivates system elements or the entire system.
Pressure Switch
Monitors overpressure or low pressure indication to prevent potentially explosive situations.
Sensor and Transducer Details
Pressure Sensors and Transducers
Board Mount Pressure Sensors, Basic ABP/ABP2 Series
- Pressure range: 1 inH₂O to 175 psi
- High accuracy, TEB: 1.5%FSS
- Temp compensated: -40°C to 110°C
- Temp operating: -40°C to 110°C
- Extensive media compatibility
- Analogue & digital (I²C/SPI)
- Best for configurability & value
Board Mount Pressure Sensors, TruStability™ RSC, HSC and SSC Series
- Pressure range: 0.5 inH₂O to 150 psi
- High accuracy, TEB: 1.0%FSS
- Temp compensated: -40°C to 85°C
- Temp operating: -40°C to 85°C
- Outstanding EMI/EMC performance
- Analogue & digital (I²C/SPI)
- Best for accuracy, stability & performance
Heavy Duty Pressure Transducers, MIP Series
- Pressure range: 15 psi to 900 psi
- High accuracy, TEB: 0.75 %FSS
- Temp operating: -40°C to 125°C
- Compatible with a wide range of fluids and gases
- Rugged stainless steel 304L construction
- Outstanding EMI/EMC performance
- Best for accuracy, stability & performance
Hall-Effect and Magnetoresistive Sensor ICs
Linear Hall-Effect Sensor ICs, SS490 Series
- Small size with low power consumption
- Single current sinking or current sourcing linear output
- Built-in laser trimmed thin-film resistors allow sensitivity and temperature compensation
- Responds to either positive or negative gauss
- Quad Hall sensing element for stable output
Magnetoresistive Sensor ICs, Nanopower Series (SM351LT/SM353LT); Standard Power Series (SM-351RT/SM451R/SM353RT/SM453R)
- SOT-23 package (SM351LT/SM353LT/SM351RT/SM353RT); flat TO-92-style (SM451R/SM453R)
- Sensitivity of 7 G typ., 11 G max. (SM351LT//SM-351RT/SM451R); 14 G typ., 20 G max. (SM353LT/SM353RT/SM453R)
- Omnipolar sensing activates with either pole from a magnet
High Sensitivity Latching Hall Sensors (SS360ST/NT/PT and SS460S for BLDC commutation)
- Fastest response time in its class
- No chopper stabilization
- High sensitivity; operates from only 30 gauss typ.
- Bipolar latching magnetics
- Can be supplied on tape-and-reel
Temperature Sensors
Thermistors, 192/194 Series
- High quality, low-cost, resistance temperature-matched interchangeable units
- Dissipation constant in still air: 0,75 mW/°C
- Time constant in air: 15.0 s
- Maximum diameter: 2,413 mm [0.095 in]
- Resistance temperature curve, interchangeability, enhanced stability and life, epoxy coated
Gas Sensors
Carbon Dioxide Gas Sensor, CRIR-M1 Series
- Single channel, non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) sensor for detecting Carbon Dioxide
- Small size
- Maintenance free for normal indoor applications
- Enhanced long term stability
- Higher accuracy: ±40 ppm ±3% of reading
- Consistency and repeatability
- Auto baseline correction (ABC)
Carbon Monoxide Gas Sensor, ECOSURE X
- Cost-effective two-electrode electromechanical cell designed for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic/residential CO detection, industrial fire detection and ventilation control
- Unique design for use in extreme environments
- Suitable for use in BS, EN, UL, LPC, VDS and TÜV accredited products
- Features an integrated active filter to eliminate false alarms caused by common household vapors
Airflow Sensors
AWM3300 Series
- Small size
- Amplified signal conditioning
- 30 SCCM to 5 mBar
- Analog output
- 50 mW typ. power consumption
- -25°C to 85°C [-13°F to 185°F] range
Switch Details
Micro Switch Basic Switches
MICRO SWITCH Large Basic Switches, IBZ and WA Series; DT Series
- Accepted world-wide standard "Large Basic" switch
- Low operating force and differential travel
- Long mechanical life up to 20,000,000 cycles at 95% survival
- Current rating ranges from 15 A to 25 A
- Choice of actuation, termination and operating characteristics
- Two independent single-pole double throw circuits in one housing and actuator (DT)
MICRO SWITCH V-Basic Miniature Switches, V19 Series
- RoHS/REACH/Cal Prop65 compliant
- UL/CSA, cUL, ENEC, CQC certifications enable global design acceptance and cost savings in agency approvals
- 5 A, 16 A: electrical ratings for design flexibility in one industry standard package
- > 1M mechanical operations
MICRO SWITCH V-Basic Miniature Switches, V15 Series
- Designed from 10K to 50K operations at a full load or 5M for mechanical life
- World-wide package size acceptance
- Current rating ranges of 10 A and 26 A
- UL/CSA, cUL, UKCA, ENEC, and CQC approvals
MICRO SWITCH Explosion-Proof Basic Switches, V15W2 Series
- Approved for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations
- IP67 equivalent
- UL, CUL, UKCA, ENEC, CQC, ATEX, IEC Ex approvals
- 5 A electrical rating
- Longer service life: over one million mechanical operations
MICRO SWITCH Subminiature Switches, ZM/ZW/ZX Series
- Best suited for lower cost-of-failure applications
- Small, lightweight, low cost, enhanced life, ample electrical capability
- Choice of low energy or power-duty electrical ratings (gold-plated or silver contacts)
- Choice or ratings, actuation, termination and operating characteristics
- UL/CSA, CUL, ENEC, and CE approvals
Micro Switch Toggle Switches
MICRO SWITCH Toggle Switches, NT Series
- ISA 12.12.01 certified; designed for use near flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants
- Quick-connect spade terminals
- UL191 electrical rating
- Sealed to NEMA 3, 3R, 4, 13, and IP67
- Operating temperature range: -40 °C to 71 °C [-40 °F to 160 °F]
Micro Switch Pushbutton Switches
Operator Interface Switches and Indicators, AML Series
- Pushbuttons, paddles, rockers, key-actuated, and indicators within AML Series for coordinated panel appearance
- Less than 1.75 inch panel depth
- Two or three positions and maintained or momentary action
- One-, two-, or four-poles with double throw available for most switches
Pressure Switches
Extended Duty Pressure Switches, 5000 Series
- Specifically designed to stand up to extended duty applications
- Factory set but capable of field adjustment
- Direct action blade contact
- Burst pressure: 750 psi for 0.5 psi to 24 psi set point range; 1250 psi for 25 psi to 150 psi set point range
Warranty and Remedy
Honeywell warrants its goods against defective materials and workmanship. The standard product warranty applies unless otherwise agreed in writing. For warranty details, please refer to your order acknowledgment or consult your local sales office. If warranted goods are returned during the coverage period, Honeywell will repair or replace them at its option, without charge, at its sole discretion. This is the buyer's sole remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Honeywell shall not be liable for consequential, special, or indirect damages.
Honeywell may provide information or engineering support through its personnel, literature, and website. However, it is the buyer's sole responsibility to determine the suitability of Honeywell products for the buyer's requirements. Specifications are subject to change without notice. While the information supplied is believed to be accurate and reliable, Honeywell assumes no responsibility for its use.
For More Information
Honeywell Sensing Solutions serves customers globally through a network of sales offices and distributors. For application assistance, current specifications, pricing, or to locate the nearest Authorized Distributor, visit automation.honeywell.com/hss or call:
- USA/Canada: +302 613 4491
- Latin America: +1 305 805 8188
- Europe: +44 1344 238258
- Japan: +81 (0) 3-6730-7152
- Singapore: +65 6355 2828
- Greater China: +86 4006396841
Honeywell Sensing Solutions
830 East Arapaho Road
Richardson, TX 75081
www.honeywell.com
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