What is a smart measurement probe and what makes it special? Niina Reponen Published: Nov 11, 2019 Industrial Manufacturing and Processes Industrial Measurements The smart world is here to stay Smart devices, smart cars, smart buildings, and smart factories are becoming increasingly common. But what does “smart” really mean? While each smart object may have its own unique features, they share some basic characteristics. As the name indicates, smart objects typically have some sort of intelligence in the core design. They are usually connected to other devices or networks and can operate interactively and autonomously. Remote external access for service, operation, or analytics is also common. Sometimes the term “smart” can also refer to devices that have artificial intelligence built in. What is a smart measurement probe? Environmental measurement devices are also becoming smart. Unlike in the past when measurement probes could not be used on their own, the new wave of smart measurement probes can operate independently without additional transmitters. When the measurement intelligence is built into the probe, it may be able to operate independently and transmit data to automation systems. Smart probes that offer a sensor-purge functionality can maintain accuracy in applications where there is a risk of chemical contamination. How do smart probes make your operations easier? Smart probes can provide many benefits for users. A smart probe that connects to the overall system architecture may be enough in many applications, depending on the specific needs. For example, Vaisala’s Indigo-compatible smart probes can be used as standalone Modbus RTU devices. Sometimes there is only limited space available in the application and no need for a local display that shows the readings. Here the smart probe is ideal because it needs less space and is more cost efficient. Another major benefit of smart probes is easy access to probe settings and calibration, even if the probes have no display. Vaisala’s smart probes can be connected directly to a PC using a USB cable. The user can easily configure the probe settings, carry out calibration, and access data visualization with Vaisala’s Insight PC software. If factory calibration is needed, smart probes are easy to detach from the process, without having to remove the whole transmitter. Compact probes are particularly easy to send for calibration. The Vaisala Indigo family of smart probes The Vaisala Indigo family takes industrial measurement to the next level. Interchangeable smart probes, transmitters, and Insight software create a strong chain of data to ensure energy-efficiency, safety, and end-product quality in your operations. Indigo family smart probes offer a flexible solution to measure humidity, dew point, temperature, moisture in oil, carbon dioxide (CO2), or hydrogen peroxide vapor (H2O2). Find out more about the Vaisala Indigo family
Relative Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP4 Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP4 is designed for high-pressure applications such as compressed air systems in maritime, breathing air, and industrial applications, where measurement performance and chemical tolerance are essential.
Relative Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP5 Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP5 is designed for high temperature applications such as baking ovens, pasta dryers, ceramics and industrial drying kilns where measurement performance and chemical tolerance are essential.
Relative Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP7 is designed for applications which involve constant high humidity or rapid changes in humidity
Relative Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP8 Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP8 is designed for pressurized applications in compressed air systems, refrigerant dryers, and other pressurized industrial applications where easy insertion and removal of the probe and adjustable installation depth into the pipeline are needed.
Compact Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP9 The Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Probe HMP9 is designed for easy installation in rapidly changing environments where a fast response time, measurement performance, and chemical tolerance are essential.
Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP5 Vaisala DRYCAP® Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP5 is designed for in-line humidity measurement in industrial drying applications with high temperatures and a wide dew point range.
Dew Point Probe DMP6 Vaisala DRYCAP® Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP6 is designed for in-line humidity measurement in industrial drying applications with very high temperatures and a wide dew point range.
Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP7 Vaisala DRYCAP® Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP7 is made for tight spaces and low-humidity applications.
Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP8 Vaisala DRYCAP® Dew Point and Temperature Probe DMP8 is designed for industrial low-humidity applications with pressure up to 40 bars.
Indigo200 Series Transmitters for Vaisala smart probes Vaisala Indigo200 series transmitters are host devices for displaying measurement values from Vaisala's Smart Humidity, Temperature, Dew Point, Moisture in Oil, CO2 and H2O2 Probes.
