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    Panel-Mount Humidity Controllers

    The sensors monitor relative humidity and trigger the controllers to turn equipment on or off. Sensors and controllers are sold separately.
    Controllers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Humidity Controllers. Panel-Mount Humidity Controllers, Controllers.
    Controllers are SPDT (single pole, double throw). They can be set to turn one circuit from off to on (normally open) or from on to off (normally closed). Set the actuation point with the keypad.
    Relative
    Humidity
    For Panel
    Cutout
    No. of
    Range
    Accuracy
    Max. Operating
    Temp., ° F
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Actuation
    Points
    Circuits
    Controlled
    Wire
    Connection
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Each
    10% to 100%±1%1581 9/64"2 13/16"21Screw Terminal1201 11/32"3"2 3/8"Plastic000000000000000
    Sensors
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Humidity Controllers. Panel-Mount Humidity Controllers, Sensors.
    Relative
    Humidity
    Range
    Accuracy
    Max. Operating
    Temp., ° F
    Wire
    Connection
    Wire Lead
    Lg.
    Cable Lg.,
    ft.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Housing
    Material
    Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    20% to 90%±5%122Wire Leads1/16"42 3/8"31/32"PlasticNo00000000000000

    Desiccants

    Remove moisture from sealed containers during shipping and storage. The area covered is calculated at 77° F and 40% relative humidity.
    Bags
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Desiccants. Bags.
    For Area,
    cu. in.
    Absorption Cap. Relative
    to Desiccant Wt.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Wt.,
    oz.
    Bag Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Anhydrous Calcium Sulfate Desiccants
    1,3006%1"2 1/4"0.11Paper25000000000000
    1,3006%1"2 1/4"0.11Paper7500000000000000
    2,6006%1"2 1/4"0.21Paper7500000000000000
    2,6006%1"2 3/4"0.21Paper25000000000000
    12,2756%4"3 3/4"1Paper25000000000000
    12,2756%4"3 3/4"1Paper200000000000000
    24,5256%4 3/4"3 3/4"2Paper20000000000000
    24,5256%4 3/4"3 3/4"2Paper4000000000000000
    49,0756%6 1/4"3 3/4"4Paper10000000000000
    49,0756%6 1/4"3 3/4"4Paper2000000000000000
    98,1506%6 1/4"5 3/4"8Paper5000000000000
    98,1506%6 1/4"5 3/4"8Paper1000000000000000
     
    Clay Desiccants
    218%1"5/8"0.01Tyvek400000000000000
    218%1"5/8"0.01Tyvek2,5000000000000000
    918%1 1/2"7/8"0.04Tyvek250000000000000
    918%1 1/2"7/8"0.04Tyvek1,500000000000000
    3018%2 1/4"7/8"0.11Tyvek125000000000000
    3018%2 1/4"7/8"0.11Tyvek1,0000000000000000
    23518%3 1/8"7/8"0.21Tyvek50000000000000
    23518%3 1/8"7/8"0.21Tyvek500000000000000
    71518%2 7/8"2 1/8"0.58Tyvek75000000000000
    71518%2 7/8"2 1/8"0.58Tyvek5500000000000000
    1,42518%4 1/2"3"1.16Tyvek50000000000000
    1,42518%4 1/2"3"1.16Tyvek3000000000000000
    2,85018%4 1/2"5"2.33Tyvek25000000000000
    2,85018%4 1/2"5"2.33Tyvek1500000000000000
    5,70018%6 1/4"5"4.66Tyvek1000000000000000
    5,70018%7"6"4Polyester Plastic12000000000000
    11,42518%8 1/4"4 1/2"9.31Tyvek7000000000000
    11,42518%8 1/4"4 1/2"9.31Tyvek500000000000000
    22,85018%11"4 1/2"18.62Tyvek3000000000000
    22,85018%11"4 1/2"18.62Tyvek250000000000000
     
    Silica Gel Desiccants
    632%1 3/8"3/4"0.04Tyvek1000000000000
    632%1 3/8"3/4"0.04Tyvek1,000000000000000
    2432%1 3/4"1"0.11Tyvek1000000000000
    2432%1 3/4"1"0.11Tyvek400000000000000
    23532%2 3/4"1"0.21Tyvek1000000000000
    23532%2 3/4"1"0.21Tyvek250000000000000
    1,42532%6"1 1/2"1Tyvek500000000000
    1,42532%6"1 1/2"1Tyvek3000000000000000
    2,85032%6"5"2Tyvek5000000000000
    2,85032%6"5"2Tyvek1500000000000000
    5,70032%7 1/8"5"4Tyvek2000000000000
    5,70032%7 1/8"5"4Tyvek1000000000000000
    11,42532%8 1/2"5"8Tyvek2000000000000
    11,42532%8 1/2"5"8Tyvek500000000000000
    22,85032%9 1/4"7 1/2"16Tyvek1000000000000
    22,85032%9 1/4"7 1/2"16Tyvek300000000000000
     
    Bulk
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Desiccants. Bulk, Bag.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Desiccants. Bulk, Pail.

    Bag

    Pail

    Reactivate these desiccants after use by heating them.
    Reactivation
    For Area,
    cu. in.
    Absorption Cap. Relative
    to Desiccant Wt.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Container
    Type
    Method
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Time,
    hr.
    Each
    Silica Gel Desiccants
    691,02533%30PailOven25512000000000000000
    1,266,88033%55BagOven2551200000000000000
     

    Enclosure Humidistats

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Humidistats. Enclosure Humidistats , Fixed Actuation Point.
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Humidistats. Enclosure Humidistats , Adjustable Actuation Point.

    Fixed Actuation Point

    Adjustable Actuation

    Point

    Reduce the humidity in your enclosure to prevent condensation that can cause corrosion and short circuits. These humidistats switch your heater on when the enclosure reaches the relative humidity setting. Once the humidity falls by 5%, the heater switches off. To install, clip humidistats to a DIN rail.
    CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified, CE Marked, and VDE Certified, these humidistats meet American, Canadian, and European safety standards. They also meet UL 94 V-0, so if they catch fire, they self-extinguish within 10 seconds and won’t spread the fire by dripping.
    Fixed Actuation Point—Fixed humidistats work for most applications. They keep humidity below 65%, which is when condensation is most likely to form. Since they aren’t adjustable, the humidity setting can’t be tampered with or accidentally changed.
    Adjustable Actuation Point—For critical components, use adjustable humidistats to set the relative humidity you need in your enclosure. Use a lower humidity setting in damp environments and places with frequent temperature changes. Condensation is more likely in these situations.
    RH
    Overall
    Setting
    Difference
    Tolerance
    Voltage
    Current
    For DIN
    Rail Ht., mm
    Switch
    Designation
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Mounting Location
    Each
    Fixed
    65%5%-1% to 1%120V AC16 amp35SPDT
    2 1/2"1 5/8"1 1/2"IP20
    CE Marked, VDE Certified, CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified
    UL 94 V-0
    DIN Rail, Enclosure0000000000000
    65%5%-1% to 1%240V AC16 amp35SPDT
    2 1/2"1 5/8"1 1/2"IP20
    CE Marked, VDE Certified, CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified
    UL 94 V-0
    DIN Rail, Enclosure000000000000
     
    Adjustable
    40% to 90%5%-1% to 1%120V AC16 amp35SPDT
    2 1/2"1 5/8"1 1/2"IP20
    CE Marked, VDE Certified, CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified
    UL 94 V-0
    DIN Rail, Enclosure000000000000
    40% to 90%5%-1% to 1%240V AC16 amp35SPDT
    2 1/2"1 5/8"1 1/2"IP20
    CE Marked, VDE Certified, CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified
    UL 94 V-0
    DIN Rail, Enclosure000000000000
     

    Dehumidifiers for Enclosures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dehumidifiers. Dehumidifiers for Enclosures.
    Keep sensitive equipment dry inside enclosures. Also known as Peltier dehumidifiers, these dehumidifiers use electrical currents to remove moisture from the air. They’re smaller and require less maintenance than traditional dehumidifiers, since they don’t use refrigerant or compressors. However, they use more energy. Place dehumidifiers at the bottom of an enclosure, or mount them onto the included DIN rail. Moisture collects in the drain hose. Use a drain kit (sold separately) to direct moisture out of the enclosure.
    Removal Capacity—Removal capacity is based on 80° F and 60% relative humidity.
    Overall
    Drain
    Hose
    Removal Cap.,
    fl oz/day
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    No. of
    Speeds
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Voltage,
    V DC
    Current,
    amp
    Included
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Certification
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    86"5 1/2"5 3/4"Plastic1Hardwire244.5Yes432 to 212UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    YesDIN Rail Mount0000000000000000
     
    Drain Kits

    Humidistats

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Humidistats. Humidistats , For Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers .
    Image of Product. Front orientation. White. Humidistats , For Humidifiers.

    For

    Humidifiers

    and

    Dehumidifiers

    For Humidifiers

    Turn the dial to control humidity equipment.
    For Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers—Humidistats for humidifiers and dehumidifiers mount to a surface-mount outlet box.
    Overall
    Voltage
    Current
    RH
    Switch
    Designation
    Color
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Mounting
    Location
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    For Humidifiers
    24V AC to 30V AC1 amp10% to 75%SPDT
    White3"4 3/4"1 3/4"Duct, WallYes0000000000000
     
    For Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers
    120V AC/208V AC/240V AC6 amp/3.5 amp/3 amp0% to 70%SPDT
    Beige4 3/4"3"3"Outlet BoxYes0000000000000
     

    Desiccants for Food and Beverage

    FDA compliant for direct contact with food, these Tyvek bags absorb vapors, odors, and gases to keep products fresh.
    Bags
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Desiccants. Desiccants for Food and Beverage, Bags.
    For Area,
    cu. in.
    Absorption Cap. Relative
    to Desiccant Wt.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Wt.,
    oz.
    Bag
    Material
    Food Industry Std.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Silica Gel Desiccants
    638%1 1/2"7/8"0.03TyvekFDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.230, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.480, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.390, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 182.901,0000000000000000
    4538%2 7/8"1"0.17TyvekFDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.230, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.480, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.390, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 182.90300000000000000
    38%3 1/2"1 3/8"0.35TyvekFDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.230, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 172.480, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.390, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 178.2010, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 182.90150000000000000
     

    Rechargeable Small-Space Dehumidifiers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dehumidifiers. Rechargeable Small-Space Dehumidifiers.
    Place these dehumidifiers in small spaces to protect moisture-sensitive materials such as photo lenses or 3D printing filaments. They absorb moisture with a silica gel that changes color, letting you know when they’re saturated. While they don’t need a battery or power cord during use, you do plug them in to dry them out—unlike other desiccants, they don’t require an oven.
    Reactivation
    Electrical
    For Area,
    cu. ft.
    Absorption Cap. Relative
    to Desiccant Wt.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Wt.,
    oz.
    Method
    Time,
    hr.
    Housing
    Material
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Each
    Silica Gel Desiccant
    33325%6 1/4"4 3/4"1 1/4"24Plug In12PlasticStraight Blade2000000000000
    50022%8"5 1/2"2 1/2"35Plug In15PlasticStraight Blade200000000000
     

    Absorption-Indicating Desiccants

    Know when it's time to reactivate these desiccants. Use to remove moisture from sealed containers during shipping and storage.
    Bags
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Desiccants. Absorption-Indicating Desiccants, Bags.
    Bags turn from blue to pink after absorbing 8% of their weight.
    These desiccants are best when relative humidity is at least 40%. The area covered is calculated at 77° F and 40% humidity.
    The bags have a monitoring window to check for desiccant color change.
    For Area,
    cu. in.
    Absorption Cap. Relative
    to Desiccant Wt.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Wt.,
    oz.
    Bag
    Material
    Features
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Silica Gel Desiccants
    630%1 3/8"7/8"0.04TyvekMonitoring Window10000000000000
    630%1 3/8"7/8"0.04TyvekMonitoring Window1,0000000000000000
    1830%1 3/4"1"0.11TyvekMonitoring Window1000000000000
    1830%1 3/4"1"0.11TyvekMonitoring Window400000000000000
    3630%2 5/8"1"0.21TyvekMonitoring Window1000000000000
    3630%2 5/8"1"0.21TyvekMonitoring Window300000000000000
    8530%3 1/8"1 1/2"0.5TyvekMonitoring Window10000000000000
    8530%3 1/8"1 1/2"0.5TyvekMonitoring Window115000000000000
     
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