Humidity control is essential to comply with the manufacturing process of certain products and to ensure conformity with storage condition regulations, especially in the agri-food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors.
Humidity control is a critical issue for many industrial sectors. Whether it is to ensure the quality of food products, the stability of pharmaceutical active ingredients, or the durability of chemical materials, poorly controlled humidity levels can lead to:
Premature product degradation
Regulatory non-compliance
Costly production stoppages
Customer dissatisfaction and market losses
Challenges of humidity monitoring in industrial environments :
Installation variability Cold rooms, dry warehouses, high-temperature production lines, or semi-open spaces: each environment requires a suitable installation method and measurement range.
Wiring and power constraints In isolated or high-traffic areas, running cables or providing permanent power is often complex and costly.
Responsiveness to deviations A simple threshold breach can compromise an entire batch; immediate corrective actions (ventilation, dehumidification, recipe adjustment) must be possible.
Traceability and auditing ISO, FDA standards, or organic certifications require timestamped humidity measurement records for every batch or storage cycle.
Ineo‑Sense's answer : ACS‑Switch‑Hygro
ACS‑Switch‑Hygro Sensor
Measures relative humidity and temperature via an integrated sensor, with ±2% RH and ±0.5 °C accuracy.
Optional external probe for precise placement of detection (hot spots, sensitive zones, or closed tanks).
Wireless installation : magnetic or adhesive mounting, no wiring required, easy to reposition as processes evolve.
Extended battery life : up to 5 years of operation thanks to optimized electronics and intelligent sleep modes.
LPWAN connectivity : LoRaWAN or Clover-Net for long-range coverage, even in heavily shielded industrial environments.
Operational benefits
Increased responsiveness: Immediate correction of conditions upon receiving an alert, minimizing production losses and non-compliance issues.
Energy optimization: Targeted control of ventilation or dehumidifiers, reducing power consumption compared to continuous 24/7 operation.
Enhanced traceability: Complete measurement history, exportable to ERP, MES, or quality systems for audits and certifications.
Flexibility and modularity: Sensors can be repositioned as needed or expanded without heavy infrastructure work.
Cost reduction: Fewer rejects, reduced manual inspection, and lower maintenance costs compared to wired systems.
Key features and use cases
Pharmaceutical cold rooms Continuous humidity monitoring to prevent condensation, preserve blister integrity, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Agri-food production lines Humidity control during drying, fermentation, or packaging; alerts triggered by sudden humidity spikes caused by uncontrolled airflow.
Storage of sensitive materials Monitoring of pellet silos, chemical drums, or metal parts to prevent corrosion, sticking, or polymer curing issues.
ERP storage areas / warehouses Maintaining comfort and safety conditions in publicly accessible areas, with possible correlation (via ACS-Switch) to door or hatch openings causing sudden humidity variations.
Business sectors
The industry sectors we regularly address for these challenges
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