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Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor for Livestock Farms

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Product Name Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor for Livestock Farms
Product Image outdoor temperature and humidity sensor for livestock farms
Product Overview The Outdoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor for Livestock Farms is designed to provide accurate ambient temperature and relative humidity data for commercial pig farms, poultry farms, dairy facilities and integrated livestock production projects.

Installed outside livestock buildings with appropriate environmental protection, the sensor supplies real-time outdoor climate information to compatible farm climate controllers. This information can be used together with indoor temperature, humidity and air-quality measurements to optimize ventilation rates, air inlet operation, cooling, heating and seasonal climate strategies.

The sensor is especially suitable for modern livestock houses where ventilation control depends on the difference between indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. It can be incorporated into new pig farm construction, steel structure livestock buildings and existing farm climate-system renovation projects.
Key Features
  • Simultaneous measurement of ambient temperature and relative humidity.
  • High-precision sensing for livestock climate-control and environmental monitoring applications.
  • Suitable for outdoor monitoring around pig houses, poultry houses and other commercial livestock buildings when installed with appropriate weather protection.
  • Helps climate controllers compare outdoor and indoor conditions for more effective ventilation management.
  • Stable signal transmission for integration with livestock climate computers and centralized farm management systems.
  • Designed for demanding agricultural environments with changing temperature and humidity conditions.
  • Available with different analogue output configurations according to controller and project requirements.
  • Radiation shield or weather-protection accessories can be supplied for outdoor installation.
  • Suitable for both new livestock farm projects and climate-control system upgrades.
  • Cable length, mounting accessories and signal configuration are customizable.
Structural Components
  • Temperature Sensing Element: Detects changes in outdoor ambient temperature.
  • Humidity Sensing Element: Continuously measures relative humidity in the surrounding air.
  • Integrated Filter: Helps protect the sensing element while allowing sufficient airflow for measurement.
  • Microprocessor and Signal Electronics: Process temperature and humidity measurements and provide stable output signals.
  • Protective Sensor Housing: Provides mechanical protection for the internal sensing and electronic components.
  • Status Indicator: Depending on configuration, an LED can provide operating status and diagnostic information.
  • Connection Cable or Plug: Connects the sensor to the farm climate controller or monitoring system.
  • Outdoor Radiation Shield: Available according to project requirements to reduce measurement errors caused by direct solar radiation and environmental exposure.
Working Principle / Structural Principle The sensor continuously detects temperature and moisture conditions in the surrounding outdoor air. The sensing elements convert environmental changes into electrical signals, which are processed by the internal electronics and transmitted to the connected livestock climate controller.

Outdoor temperature and humidity values can then be compared with conditions inside the livestock house. The climate controller can use these measurements as part of its control strategy for exhaust fans, air inlets, tunnel ventilation, heating systems, evaporative cooling systems and other environmental-control equipment.

This outdoor reference data is particularly useful in commercial pig and poultry facilities where ventilation requirements change significantly with seasonal and daily weather conditions.
Technical Specifications
Measured Parameters Temperature and Relative Humidity
Humidity Measurement Range Up to 0–100% RH depending on selected configuration
Temperature Range According to selected sensor configuration; versions for wide agricultural temperature ranges are available
Humidity Accuracy High-precision configuration; detailed accuracy available upon request
Temperature Accuracy According to selected model and operating range
Output Options 0–5 V, 0–10 V, 4–20 mA or project-specific configuration
Power Supply According to selected output and controller requirements
Protection Weather-protected configuration available; outdoor shield recommended according to installation conditions
Cable Length Standard or customizable according to project requirements
Mounting Method Wall, bracket or radiation-shield mounting according to site conditions
Controller Compatibility Customizable according to livestock climate-control system
Applications
  • Outdoor climate monitoring for commercial pig farms
  • Broiler, layer and breeder poultry farms
  • Farrowing, nursery, growing and finishing pig facilities
  • Dairy farms and cattle housing projects
  • Livestock ventilation and climate-control systems
  • Tunnel ventilation and negative-pressure livestock houses
  • Evaporative cooling and cooling-pad control projects
  • Steel structure livestock farm construction
  • Centralized environmental monitoring systems
  • Livestock farm weather-reference monitoring stations
  • New farm construction and existing climate-system renovation projects
Customization Options SHEWUYOU can configure the outdoor temperature and humidity sensor according to the livestock building design, climate controller, local weather conditions and project requirements.

Available options may include output signal, cable length, connector type, mounting bracket, outdoor radiation shield, weather-protection accessories and controller interface.

For complete livestock farm projects, sensor quantity and installation locations can be designed according to local climate, farm layout, building orientation, ventilation mode and climate-control architecture.
Installation & Maintenance Install the sensor at a location representative of the outdoor air entering the livestock facility. The sensing element should have sufficient natural airflow while remaining protected from conditions that may distort the measurement.

Direct solar radiation can increase the measured temperature and produce inaccurate environmental data. For outdoor applications, installation inside a suitable radiation shield or ventilated weather shield is recommended. The sensor should also be positioned away from exhaust fan outlets, heaters, cooling-pad discharge, roof surfaces, walls that accumulate solar heat and other localized heat or moisture sources.

Mounting height and position should be designed according to local climate and farm conditions. Cable routing should prevent mechanical damage and unnecessary exposure to water accumulation.

Periodically inspect the sensor housing, filter, cable and electrical connections. Keep the sensing area clean using maintenance methods recommended for the selected sensor. Avoid high-pressure cleaning directly on the sensing element and avoid solvents or corrosive cleaning chemicals.
Project Cases This type of outdoor climate sensor can be incorporated into commercial livestock ventilation projects where climate computers require reliable external temperature and humidity reference data.

In a multi-house pig farm, one or more outdoor sensors can provide weather-reference data for farrowing houses, nursery houses and finishing buildings. The climate-control system can use outdoor information together with indoor measurements to adjust ventilation and cooling strategies.

For large poultry and livestock projects, sensor positions, cable routes, controller connections and mounting structures can be designed according to project requirements.
Product FAQ Q: Can this sensor measure both outdoor temperature and humidity?
A: Yes. It is designed to provide simultaneous temperature and relative humidity measurements for livestock climate-monitoring applications.

Q: Can the sensor be installed directly in sunlight?
A: Direct sunlight should be avoided because solar heating can affect temperature measurements. A suitable outdoor radiation shield is recommended.

Q: Can it connect to an existing pig house climate controller?
A: Yes, provided the output signal, supply voltage and controller input are compatible. Different signal configurations are available according to project requirements.

Q: Why is outdoor humidity information useful for livestock ventilation?
A: Outdoor humidity and temperature data help the controller evaluate incoming-air conditions and improve ventilation, cooling and seasonal climate-control strategies.

Q: Can the cable length be customized?
A: Yes. Cable length and connection arrangements can be customized according to farm layout and controller location.

Q: Is it suitable for new pig farm construction?
A: Yes. It can be included in new livestock house construction, steel structure farm buildings and existing climate-system renovation projects.

Q: Can you provide an outdoor mounting shield?
A: Outdoor radiation shields, mounting brackets and related accessories are available according to project requirements.
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