IMI is expanding its NEON sensor range with the NEON Sonic, a combined sound and temperature sensor for acoustic wireless monitoring of steam traps and pressure/safety relief valves (PRV/SRV). The launch addresses challenges in steam-reliant industries worldwide, including condensation and trap failures.
The LoRaWAN-enabled NEON Sonic measures sound pressure levels from 15 to 80 kHz and temperatures from -40°C to 450°C, providing plant engineers with actionable status reports to identify whether steam traps are healthy, leaking, or blocked. IECEx/ATEX Zone 0 certification ensures the sensor is safe for use in potentially explosive environments.
With a battery life of up to seven years, the NEON Sonic significantly reduces the need for regular manual inspections. Its wireless, retrofit-friendly design requires no external power or modifications to existing equipment, simplifying installation and operation.
Steam trap failures account for 15–20% of wasted steam energy globally, contributing to fugitive emissions, equipment erosion, and unplanned downtime. Accurate monitoring with NEON Sonic improves maintenance scheduling, reduces operational costs, enhances safety, and minimizes the risk of equipment damage.
The NEON Sonic complements IMI’s existing NEON sensor lineup, including the NEON Vibration Sensor, NEON Pressure Sensor, and NEON Temperature Transmitter, all deployed in energy and industrial applications worldwide.