SENSOR & SWITCH SOLUTIONS FOR HVAC
Honeywell offers a comprehensive range of sensors and switches designed to enhance the performance and efficiency of HVAC systems.
Product Overview
The following chart details various Honeywell product lines that can be used to support HVAC applications:
HVAC Categories | Board-Mount Pressure Sensors | Heavy-Duty Pressure Sensors | Airflow Sensors | Gas Sensors | Basic Switches | Temperature Sensors and Thermostats | Magnetics | 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)
Demand Control Ventilation
An efficient ventilation system responds to real-time data to optimize the recirculation of air, thereby, improving air quality and reducing HVAC running costs. Demand control ventilation allows buildings to meet the needs of growing trends which call for more environmentally friendly buildings with better indoor air quality.
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Board Mount Pressure
Measures differential pressure for static duct pressure and indoor air quality.
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CO₂ Sensor
Adjusts ventilation rates as the sensor is highly sensitive to carbon dioxide in the air. Senses CO₂ in demand control & energy recovery ventilation.
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CO Sensor
High quality CO detection in residential or commercial environments. Helps control indoor air quality.
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Magnetic Sensor IC
Enables efficient control of the electric motors that drive fans, blowers, and pumps.
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Thermal Sensors
Used in HVAC temperature controllers and for thermostat control.
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Basic Switch
Provides high-performance mechanical switching on direct-acting damper actuators.
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Pushbutton Switch
Activates or deactivates an element or the entire ventilation system.
Variable Air Volume Control
Controls airflow into a room or duct while sensors enable monitor valves to control the air volume to maximize energy efficiency. Sensors are critical to identifying the system is working as intended and at its best.
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Board Mount Pressure
Used to monitor and control variable airflow within ducting. Ensures proper airflow to prevent hot and cold spots within buildings.
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Thermal Sensors
Used in HVAC temperature controllers and for thermostat control.
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Airflow Sensor
Used to monitor mass airflow for VAV controllers and in-line transmitters. Balances the airflow in complex HVAC systems.
Air Purification & Filter Monitoring
Recent trends point to an increase in the need for air purification and filter monitoring, leading to cleaner and healthier air.
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Board Mount Pressure
Used to monitor differential pressure for clogged filter detection to improve air quality and reduce power consumption.
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Basic Switch
Used as air-proving switching assemblies, along with mechanical switching for valve position detection.
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Thermal Sensors
Used in HVAC temperature controllers and for thermostat control.
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Airflow Sensor
Used to monitor mass airflow for VAV controllers and in-line transmitters.
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Magnetic Sensor IC
Provides motor and fan control, position sensing, and speed sensing for moving parts.
Air Conditioning
An air conditioning system may consist of a centralized cooling system that enables the cold air to be distributed throughout a building or a standalone unit that provides air cooling and filtration within a contained space.
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Heavy-Duty Pressure
Monitors the air conditioner compressor output and input pressure to enhance system efficiency and reduce power consumption.
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Board Mount Pressure
Used to monitor differential pressure for clogged filter detection to improve air quality.
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Thermal Sensors
Used in HVAC temperature controllers and for thermostat control.
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Magnetic Sensor IC
Enables efficient control of the electric motors that drive fans, blowers, and pumps.
Heating System: Commercial
Commercial boilers use combustion to heat water and air, which is sent through pipes or vents throughout a building to provide heat. The biggest needs for boilers are to be energy efficient and safe. Honeywell sensors provide efficiency while also detecting faults and leaks.
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Heavy-Duty Pressure
Monitors the boiler water/steam output and input pressure to enhance system efficiency and reduce power consumption.
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Board Mount Pressure
Monitors the flow of warm air or water within the heating system to enhance system efficiency.
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Magnetic Sensor IC
Enables efficient control of the electric motors that drive fans, blowers, and pumps.
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CO Sensor
Used to measure CO levels. During incomplete combustion, part of the carbon is not completely oxidized, producing soot or carbon monoxide. Any gas-burning products pose a risk of giving off CO gases.
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Temperature Sensor
Placed on gas pilots to shut off the flow of gas if the pilot goes out.
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Pressure Switch
Used to monitor steam pressure (overpressure or low pressure indication) in boilers to prevent a potentially explosive situation.
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Airflow Sensor
Used to monitor mass airflow for VAV controllers and in-line transmitters.
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Pushbutton Switch
Activates or deactivates an element or the entire ventilation system.
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Basic Switches
Used as air-proving switching assemblies or as a float switch for indicating pipe flow backup.
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Limit Switch
Monitors the position of a damper or valve, and when the damper or valve is fully open, it starts the program sequence.
Heating System: Residential
Residential heating systems, heat air or water which is distributed throughout the building to provide heat. These systems need to be energy efficient, reliable, and safe. Honeywell sensors are used to improve efficiency and detecting faults and leaks.
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Board Mount Pressure
Used to control the flow of warm air or water within the building and detect for leaks.
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CO Sensor
Used to detect incomplete combustion. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas formed by the incomplete combustion of fuels.
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Temperature Sensor
Used in smart thermostats to efficiently manage the HVAC system while improving occupant comfort.
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Magnetic Sensor IC
Enables efficient control of the electric motors that drive fans, blowers, and pumps.
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Pushbutton Switch
Activates or deactivates an element or the entire ventilation system.
Refrigeration Systems
Refrigeration cools a space, substance, or system to lower and/or maintain its temperature below the ambient one. New refrigerants improve the efficiency of the system and require durable sensors and switches with stable temperatures and burst pressures.
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Heavy-Duty Pressure
Monitors the refrigeration compressor output and input pressure to enhance system efficiency and reduce power consumption.
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Basic Switch
Presence detection, on/off function, function monitoring, and end-of-travel in a Zone 2 hazardous location.
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Thermal Sensors
Used in temperature controllers and for compressor temperature monitoring in refrigeration.
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Magnetic Sensor ICs
Enables efficient control of the electric motors that drive fans, blowers, and pumps.
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Toggle Switch
Activates or deactivates an element or the entire system.
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Pushbutton Switch
Activates or deactivates an element or the entire system.
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Pressure Switch
Used to monitor overpressure or low pressure indication to prevent a potentially explosive situation.
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
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
- Can be supplied on tape-and-reel
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
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/Remedy
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