APC NetBotz 20 ft Leak Rope Sensor

Overview

The APC NBES0308 is a 20 ft leak rope sensor designed to work with NetBotz monitoring appliances, providing early detection of water or conductive liquids along its entire length. This sensor helps prevent outages by alerting you immediately when fluid is detected, integrating seamlessly into your existing alert system for continuous monitoring in critical environments.

Its flexible and durable design allows easy installation under raised floors, around rack enclosures, or near HVAC drip pans, making it a reliable solution for data centers and IT facilities that require proactive leak detection without frequent maintenance.

Key features

• 20 ft sensing rope that continuously detects fluid presence across a broad area, reducing the risk of unnoticed leaks
• Seamless compatibility with select APC NetBotz appliances for instant alert notifications within your monitoring setup
• Includes cable ties and flange mounts to simplify installation and secure the sensor in tight or complex spaces
• Rugged outer jacket resists abrasion and remains flexible in typical data center temperatures, ensuring long-lasting performance
• Designed to fit under raised floors, along rack rows, and near HVAC condensate zones where leaks are most likely to occur
• Backed by a two-year limited warranty, providing confidence in durability and reliability over time

Key specs

• Sensing rope length: 20 feet
• Compatibility: Select APC NetBotz monitoring appliances
• Included accessories: Cable ties and flange mounts for installation
• Warranty: Two-year limited warranty
• Environmental tolerance: Suitable for typical data center temperature and conditions

Installation and setup

Setting up the leak rope sensor is straightforward and quick, requiring only a few minutes. The included cable ties and flange mounts help route the sensor securely under raised floors or around equipment racks without compromising coverage. Its flexible design allows it to be woven through tight spaces or around obstacles, ensuring continuous fluid detection in hard-to-reach areas.

Ideal uses and environments

This sensor is well suited to data centers, server rooms, and IT facilities where early leak detection is critical to avoid costly downtime. It works effectively in under-floor spaces, along rack rows, and near HVAC drip pans, providing continuous monitoring in areas prone to water accumulation or condensation. Facilities teams and IT professionals will find it a practical addition to their environmental monitoring strategy, helping maintain uptime and protect valuable equipment.