Snow Melt Aerial Sensor

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Features

  • Detects falling or blowing snow at temperatures below 38°F (3.3 °C)
  • Provides a more robust sensor at less weight, lower visual profile and lower cost comparing to the previous generation
  • Sleeker profile provides a very aesthetically pleasing appearance
  • For the most versatile and effective snow detection, use with the SCP-120 Premium Snow Melt Control
  • This sensor is compatible with SC-MZ-TOUCH, SCA-DUAL, and SCP-120 snow melt controls

Snow Melting Sensors Description

The AIR-SS-2 Aerial-Mounted Snow Sensor provides versatile and cost-effective automatic snow detection for snow melting and roof and gutter deicing systems. Easy to install, the AIR-SS-2 Aerial-Mounted Snow Sensor is appropriate for use with the SC-MZ-TOUCH, SCP-120, and SCA-DUAL controls. It senses both ambient temperature and precipitation, detecting falling or blowing snow at temperatures below 38°F (3.3°C). The included 16-inch, 3-conductor, 18 AWG lead allows for flexibility of installation, allowing sensors to be located at a distance up to 500 feet away from the controller using 22-gauge wires and up to 1000 feet using 18 gauge wires.

Specifications

Electrical

Accepted Voltage Frequency 24 V
Activation Temperature 38 °F
Lead Length 16″
Sensitivity Temperature and precipitation

Product Dimensions

Depth 1.75″
Diameter 1.75″
Height 3.75″
Weight 0.2 lbs
Width 1.75″

Installation

Installation Area Aerial

Identifiers

SKU AIR-SS-2
UPC (GTIN-12) 881308065485

Warranty / Certifications

Warranty 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

That depends on a number of variables (like the temperature outside) but generally speaking these snow melting systems are designed to melt 1" - 3" of snow per hour. Anything above 3" per hour is typically considered blizzard conditions. 

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Never cut the heating cable. A heating cable will not work if it has been cut. If the heating cable is too long, call WarmlyYours to consult with a technician who will guide you in utilizing the additional length of cable.

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The material costs are similar. However, electric systems are easier to install, with fewer components and significantly lower maintenance costs. Electric systems will run for a shorter period of time to give the same level of performance but with much higher energy efficiency (typically 95%-98% efficient). Controls and sensors required for the two types of systems are very similar. Electric systems do not usually require slab insulation and do not create the concerns typically associated with hydronic systems. These concerns include, but are not limited to, return temperatures, flue gas venting, waterway shrinkage and property damage caused by leaking pipes or tubes.

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When installing outdoor WarmlyYours snow melting cables for your driveway, patio, walkway, terrace, stairs, ramp, etc. - NEVER cross, overlap, or allow the heating cables to touch each other. Doing so will quickly cause a circuit failure due to excessive heat build up. Always follow the installation instructions and/or design layout plan to ensure the cable is installed with the correct spacing required for proper operation.

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Our systems can handle low temperatures, but many controls come equipped with a Low-Temperature Lockout Feature. This feature prevents the system from running in very low temperatures. At very low temperatures it can become difficult for the system to effectively melt the snow. It is however possible to turn off this feature should you need the system to keep running during such low temperatures.

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