Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announces the launch of the SCVOT2 Vortex Flow & Temperature Sensor, a compact, high-performance sensing solution engineered to support the rapid adoption of liquid cooling in data centers. Designed for modern cooling architectures, including direct-to-chip and secondary loop applications, the SCVOT2 helps operators and OEMs improve thermal control, protect critical hardware, and increase overall energy efficiency through accurate, real-time measurement of both flow rate and fluid temperature.
As AI and high-density computing continue to increase rack-level power consumption, liquid cooling is becoming essential to maintain reliable performance and predictable operating temperatures. The SCVOT2 is designed to deliver the core measurements needed to manage coolant distribution, validate heat removal, and enable system-level optimization so operators can maintain stable operation under dynamic workloads and changing thermal demand.
“Data center operators need dependable, precise sensing to maintain thermal stability and maximize uptime,” says Andreas Okunick, Project Manager at Parker SensoControl. “The SCVOT2 brings flow and temperature measurement into one robust device to simplify integration and support scalable liquid cooling deployments.”
Built for demanding cooling environments, the SCVOT2 uses a wear-free vortex measurement principle with no moving parts, helping maintain long-term performance while reducing maintenance requirements. Its low pressure loss supports efficient loop operation, and the sensor’s integrated temperature measurement enables tighter control strategies and faster diagnostics from a single installation point. The SCVOT2 is engineered for typical data center cooling media, supporting water and water-glycol mixtures up to 15 cSt, and is designed for robust mechanical performance with 16 bar operating pressure and the ability to withstand pressure shocks up to 100 bar. For high-temperature operating conditions, it supports applications up to 125°C, with a media-resistant design intended to maintain durability in real-world cooling loops.
The sensor is well-suited for instrumentation across the liquid cooling ecosystem inside the secondary loops (Racks) supporting facility-side heat rejection. By consolidating sensing functions into one device, the SCVOT2 can reduce component count and simplify commissioning, while helping teams identify conditions that can lead to downtime, including reduced flow, thermal excursions, air entrainment indicators, or early signs of wear.
The SCVOT2 also expands Parker’s sensing portfolio as part of the SensoControl range, aligning with the company’s strategy to expand capabilities in thermal management and the rapidly growing data center market. For OEMs and operators, Parker’s broader portfolio can support more coordinated purchasing and integration, reducing supplier touchpoints by pairing the sensor with related technologies and components from the company, such as quick couplings, manifolds, hoses, and valves already used throughout liquid cooling systems.
To learn more about the SCVOT2, please visit: https://ph.parker.com/gb/en/product-list/flow-sensor-scvot2
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