In industrial or logistics settings, gas radiant heating is a commonly used solution. These systems provide rapid, localized heating via infrared radiation, making them ideal for large, poorly insulated spaces. However, controlling this equipment can be complex if one relies solely on ambient air temperature. This is where the black globe temperature sensor comes into play.
Understanding the perceived temperature: closer to how it actually feels
A conventional room temperature sensor measures only the air. However, with gas radiant heaters, it is not the air that is heated first and foremost, but rather surfaces, workstations, machinery… and people. As a result, the air remains relatively cool, even though thermal comfort is clearly present. To obtain an accurate reading of perceived comfort, it is best to measure the effective temperature.
This parameter is a much better indicator of the comfort experienced by the occupants
Why aren't conventional temperature sensors sufficient for controlling gas radiant heaters?
Gas radiant heaters warm people and objects directly through radiation. As a result, the air temperature can remain low, even though occupants feel warm.
An air sensor alone can therefore:
- Underestimating actual comfort, thereby skewing the analysis of climatic conditions.
- This can lead to excessive energy consumption, as the heating system is activated unnecessarily to reach a setpoint based on the air temperature.
- Reduce the facility's energy efficiency
The Benefits of the Enless Wireless LoRaWAN Black Ball Sensor
The Enless Wireless sensor with a black ball probe provides accurate and reliable measurements of the resulting temperature:
- LoRaWAN wireless technology: long range, low power consumption
- Simplified integration with BMS via Enless proprietary LoRa receivers (Modbus, BACnet, or HTTP)
- Quick and non-invasive installation
For effective control of gas radiant heaters, it is essential to rely on a key piece of data: the resulting temperature.
The Enless Wireless black ball sensor is the ideal solution for combining thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and ease of installation.
