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Industrial Dew Point Meters & Trace Moisture Analyzers for Process Control

Moisture Monitoring with Aluminum Oxide Sensors

Industrial Dew Point Meters & Trace Moisture Analyzers for Process Control

Moisture contamination can lead to corrosion, equipment damage, product quality issues, and costly process downtime. COSA XENTAUR dew point meters, transmitters, and sensors provide accurate, reliable moisture measurement for compressed air, natural gas, hydrogen, industrial gases, petrochemical processes, semiconductor manufacturing, and pharmaceutical applications.

Using advanced Hyper-Thin-Film (HTF™) aluminum oxide sensor technology, COSA XENTAUR instruments deliver fast response times, exceptional stability, and long-term measurement accuracy across a wide range of industrial environments.

Whether you need a fixed dew point transmitter, portable dew point meter, or complete sampling system, Process Insights offers solutions designed for critical moisture monitoring applications.  Contact us today.

Fastest Aluminum Oxide Sensors – our patented HTF™ (hyper-thin film) technology

    What Is a Dew Point Meter?

    A dew point meter measures the temperature at which water vapor condenses into liquid water within a gas stream. Dew point is the most accurate and widely accepted method for determining moisture content in compressed air, natural gas, hydrogen, and industrial process gases.

    Accurate dew point measurement helps organizations:

    • Prevent pipeline and equipment corrosion
    • Protect compressors, turbines, and dryers
    • Improve product quality
    • Maintain process efficiency
    • Meet industry compliance requirements
    • Reduce maintenance costs
    • Extend equipment life

    Why Choose COSA XENTAUR Dew Point Analyzers?

    HTF™ Aluminum Oxide Moisture Sensor Technology

    COSA XENTAUR uses proprietary Hyper-Thin-Film aluminum oxide sensors engineered for fast response and stable long-term measurement.

    Key benefits include:

    • Fast adsorption and desorption response
    • High sensitivity in dry gas applications
    • Low long-term drift
    • Strong repeatability
    • Reduced calibration requirements
    • Reliable operation in harsh industrial conditions
    • Measurement capability extending into ultra-dry applications

    COSA XENTAUR provides a broader moisture-analysis platform for industrial processes where very low moisture levels, challenging gases, elevated pressure, hazardous locations, or complex sample conditions require a more specialized solution.

    Key advantages

    • Dew point measurement into ultra-dry ranges
    • Fixed, portable, OEM, and sampling-system options
    • Solutions for hydrogen and natural gas
    • Hazardous-area transmitter configurations
    • Support for high-pressure and contaminated process streams
    • 4–20 mA and digital process integration
    • Application-specific sample conditioning
    • Low-drift HTF™ aluminum oxide sensing technology

    Key Benefits

    • Dew point measurement down to ultra-dry conditions
    • Measurement range from approximately -110°C to +20°C dew point
    • High accuracy and repeatability
    • Continuous online monitoring
    • Portable and fixed installation options
    • Hazardous area configurations available
    • Easy integration with DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems

    Product families

    • LPDT Loop-Powered Dew Point Transmitter
    • XDT Dew Point Transmitter
    • XDT™ EX Hazardous-Area Dew Point Transmitter
    • HDT High-Performance Dew Point Transmitter
    • HDT-LQ Dew Point Transmitter

    Types of Dew Point Meters (Transmitters – Sensors)

    Transmitters

    Transmitters (fixed/inline) continuously measure dew point in process lines and output a 4–20 mA or digital fieldbus signal for control systems. Examples include the LPDT™ and XDT™ series — compact loop‑powered options for plant integration and continuous monitoring. 

    Portable Meters & Hand‑held Sensors

    Portable dew point meters (e.g., XPDM™) are battery‑operated hand‑held instruments for spot checks, audits and validation tasks. They provide fast, on‑the‑spot readings and are ideal for troubleshooting, dryer checks and field sampling. 

    Sensor Modules & Sampling Systems

    Dedicated sensor modules and extractive sampling systems (ESS™, ESS‑SCVP™) let you place the sensor where it’s most effective and manage line conditions, pressure and contaminants before measurement. These systems are suited to mission‑critical installations. 

    Dew Point Transmitters

    Continuous online moisture monitoring for industrial processes.

    Ideal for:

    • Compressed air systems
    • Natural gas pipelines
    • Hydrogen production
    • Industrial gas manufacturing
    • Petrochemical processing

    Features include:

    • 4-20 mA outputs
    • Modbus and digital communications
    • Local display options
    • Compact installation
    • Loop-powered operation

    Popular Models

    Dew Point Sensors & Sampling Systems

    For challenging applications, COSA XENTAUR offers:

    These solutions improve measurement reliability in high-pressure and contaminated gas streams.

    COSA Extractive Sampling Systems (ESS™)

    Portable Dew Point Meters

    Portable instruments provide fast, accurate moisture measurements for:

    • Field verification
    • Dryer performance testing
    • Commissioning activities
    • Spot checks
    • Maintenance troubleshooting
    • Quality audits

    Featured Product

    Process Insights_XPDM dew point meter

    Industries We Serve

    Natural Gas Processing

    Monitor moisture levels to:

    • Prevent hydrate formation
    • Protect pipelines
    • Meet custody transfer requirements
    • Improve gas quality

    Hydrogen Production & Fuel Cells

    Measure moisture in:

    • Green hydrogen production
    • Electrolysis systems
    • Hydrogen storage
    • Fuel cell applications

    Compressed Air Systems

    Optimize dryer performance and maintain ISO 8573 compressed air quality requirements.

    Semiconductor Manufacturing

    Maintain ultra-dry process gas conditions critical for wafer fabrication and yield protection.

    Pharmaceutical & Medical Gases

    Ensure moisture control in regulated production environments.

    Petrochemical & Refining

    Protect equipment and maintain process integrity through continuous moisture monitoring.


    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between a dew point meter and a humidity sensor?

    A dew point meter directly measures moisture content in gases and is typically more accurate for industrial process control. Relative humidity sensors measure saturation percentage and are often used for ambient air monitoring.

    What is a good dew point for compressed air?

    Typical compressed air systems operate between -20°C and -40°C dew point, while critical applications may require -70°C dew point or lower.

    Can dew point meters be used for hydrogen applications?

    Yes. COSA XENTAUR dew point analyzers are widely used for hydrogen production, storage, and fuel cell applications.

    How often should a dew point sensor be calibrated?

    Calibration frequency depends on the application, but HTF™ sensors are designed for low drift and long-term stability, reducing maintenance requirements.


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    Dew Point Solutions with Aluminum Oxide Sensors 

    LPDT™ SERIES

    COSA XENTAUR™ Dew Point Transmitter
    COSA LPDT DEW POINT TRANSMITTER

    XPDM™

    COSA XENTAUR™ Portable Dew Point Meter
    Process Insights_COSA XPDM dew point meter

    XDT™ SERIES

    COSA XENTAUR™ Dew Point Transmitter
    Process Insights_XDT dew point meter

    XDT™ SERIES EX

    COSA XENTAUR™ Dew Point Transmitter
    Process Insights COSA XDT Explosion Proof

    HDT-LQ™ SERIES

    COSA XENTAUR™ Dew Point Transmitter
    Process Insights_COSA HDT LQ 3 (2)

    HDT™ SERIES

    COSA XENTAUR™ Dew Point Transmitter
    Process Insights_COSA HDT SERIES DEW POINT METER TRANSMITTER

    ESS™

    COSA XENTAUR™ Dew Point Extractive Sampling System
    Process Insights_COSA Dew Point Extractive Sampling System ESS

    ESS-SCVP™

    COSA XENTAUR™ Mission Critical Process Moisture System
    Process Insights_ESS-SCVP Mission Critical Process Moisture Analyzer
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