Steam humidifier incorporates remote monitoring technology

Condair introduces an updated version of its most popular steam humidifier, the Condair RS. With its new outer case design, the resistive steam humidifier now incorporates the latest internet-connected technology that allows remote monitoring and troubleshooting by the manufacturer.

A new touchscreen user interface on the Condair RS operates like a smartphone. Users can navigate through clear icon-based menus with scroll, slide and press functionality. As well as intuitive control over the operation, the controller offers historical performance and settings reporting, service history, error reporting and an Excel-based download to USB function

Dave Marshall-George, UK & Ireland Sales Director at Condair, comments, “The Condair RS has long been the industry-leading resistive steam humidifier, with its unique scale collector tank allowing easy removal of limescale from the system. Now with Internet-of-Things connectivity, it once again pushes the boundaries of steam humidifier technology. Customers now have the option to have the manufacturer remotely monitor their humidifier’s performance via the Condair Cloud. Condair can now support its customers every step of the way, from initial system design, manufacture, supply and installation, all the way through to everyday operation and routine servicing.”

Alongside these new features, the Condair RS still incorporates its unique scale management system that has made it so popular. A removable tank sits underneath the boiling chamber, collecting the scale as it detaches from the heating elements during normal operation. In-house maintenance staff can routinely drain the system and empty the scale from this tank, without opening the main unit housing. This significantly prolongs the periods between major service visits and prevents on-site drainage problems from chunks of scale being sent to drain.

Other innovative features include a “cold-water pool” that prevents any blockages around the water inlet or drain outlet. The boiling chamber has a twin-wall design with the water inlet and drain outlet being situated in an area between these walls. The temperature of this area is kept low enough to prevent scale formation, thus eliminating any possibility of plumbing blockages due to limescale.

The Condair RS range offers capacities with sizes to suit any project. Small single-cylinder units start with a maximum output of 5kg/h, with double-cylinder models and master/slave configurations offering up to 160kg/h. Steam humidification can be delivered to a duct via a steam lance, as well as directly to a room with a top-mounted or remotely located blower pack.