August 27, 2026 Vaisala Highlights Origo for Data Center HVAC

Vaisala’s modular transmitters and probes support reliable environmental control, cooling efficiency and uptime in data centers.

Vaisala, a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for critical environments, is highlighting its Origo series transmitters & compact probes as a modular HVAC measurement platform for data centers and other mission-critical buildings. Origo delivers real-time measurements of temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide, and dew point to help support stable environmental conditions and more efficient HVAC operation.

Data centers are among the most demanding HVAC environments, requiring reliable environmental control to safeguard IT performance and protect uptime. Air cooling remains the universal foundation of data center thermal management, even as liquid and hybrid cooling grow for high-density AI workloads. Inaccurate measurements and static cooling strategies can drive overcooling, higher operating costs, and wasted energy.

Origo combines a robust transmitter with interchangeable probes, like the XMP10 for temperature and humidity, giving facilities flexibility to configure units for different measurement needs. Compatible probes support humidity and temperature, temperature-only, carbon dioxide, and dew point measurements, and two probes can be combined in a single transmitter to support multi-parameter monitoring while reducing device count in critical data center environments.

Designed for critical environments, the Origo10 transmitter, Origo10, features an IP65-rated enclosure with smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces and offers wall and duct mounting options and flexible, non-intrusive placement without disrupting airflow. That matters in data centers, where poor sensor placement can introduce measurement errors, unstable cooling control, and wasted energy.

The platform combines easier long-term maintenance with the high reliability and measurement stability needed to support dependable data center HVAC control. Factory-calibrated interchangeable probes can be exchanged quickly without removing the entire transmitter, helping reduce downtime and maintain measurement accuracy. Preconfigured analog outputs help accelerate commissioning. Optional local display capability provides at-a-glance visibility of up to four measurement parameters at the point of use. Origo10 provides analog outputs, Modbus RTU, and BACnet MS/TP connectivity for straightforward integration with building management and HVAC control systems.

With precise ±0.1 °C temperature accuracy and ±1% RH humidity accuracy, Origo helps data center operators reduce unnecessary cooling while supporting the stable environmental control that critical facilities depend on. A temperature measurement error of just 0.5 °C can cost a 10 MW data center more than $800,000 in wasted cooling energy over 10 years. With accurate, reliable data at the point of control, Origo10 helps operators support more dynamic HVAC performance, strengthen cooling efficiency, and protect uptime in critical spaces. The platform reflects Vaisala’s commitment to helping customers measure what matters, even in the most demanding environments.

About Vaisala
Vaisala gives the world the means to measure what matters. A global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action, Vaisala equips customers with devices and data to improve resource efficiency, drive the energy transition, and protect the safety and well-being of people and societies worldwide. With more than 90 years of innovation and expertise, and close to 2,500 employees, Vaisala serves industries including life science, data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, battery production, and power distribution with precision measurement solutions, monitoring software, and lifecycle services designed to support process quality, sustainability, and safety. To learn more, visit vaisala.com.

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