Critical Room Monitors: Setra and Dwyer Technical Guide

Controls Direct supplies Setra and Dwyer room monitoring products for Australian healthcare, laboratory, cleanroom and pharmacy projects. This guide outlines the documented technical features of Setra SRCM, Setra FLEX, Dwyer RSMC and Dwyer RSME, with practical information for consultants, mechanical contractors and BMS integrators.

Equipment selection starts with the room schedule, required measurements, alarm philosophy and BMS specification. Confirm the full part number, sensor arrangement and installation requirements for the product being supplied.

Setra SRCM room condition monitor

SRCM provides local pressure and environmental indication with configurable audible and visual alarms. Its touchscreen can present information for a primary and secondary room, using the required measurement sources.

ItemDocumented specification
Room capacityUp to two rooms
Displayed parametersUp to four per room
Display4.3-inch colour touchscreen
Network communicationBACnet MS/TP with the appropriate configuration
InputsTwo analogue inputs and a dedicated door-status input
Analogue outputPrimary-room differential pressure

Allocate external pressure, temperature and humidity signals before ordering. Display capacity does not represent the number of dedicated physical sensor inputs. Confirm the BACnet option and review the object list with the BMS contractor.

View Setra SRCM product information · Manufacturer operating instructions.

Setra FLEX room environmental monitor

FLEX presents multiple environmental measurements on a local touchscreen and supports integration with networked building systems. The software configuration determines the monitoring and control functions provided.

ItemDocumented specification
Room capacityUp to three rooms
Displayed parametersUp to six per room
Display7-inch colour touchscreen
Network communicationBACnet/IP and BACnet MS/TP
Pressure sensingOn-board or external sensor configurations
Software optionsFLEX-RM for monitoring; FLEX-RC adds PI-loop or network control

Specify the required sensors or supported network sources for each displayed value. Where control is required, document the equipment, input/output allocation and approved control sequence for the selected FLEX-RC configuration.

View Setra FLEX product information · Manufacturer data sheet.

Dwyer RSMC critical room status monitor

The Dwyer RSMC StabiliSENSE critical room status monitor provides touchscreen indication and alarms for low differential-pressure applications. Its documented applications include hospital isolation rooms, laboratories and pharmaceutical facilities.

ItemDocumented specification
Room capacityUp to three rooms
Displayed parametersUp to four parameters, as described in the manufacturer’s data sheet
Display4.3-inch colour touchscreen
Network communicationBACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU
InputsTwo selectable 4–20 mA, 0–5 VDC or 0–10 VDC inputs; one door-status input
OutputsOne digital output and one selectable 4–20 mA or 0–10 V output
Power24 VAC/VDC

Confirm the pressure range, accuracy option, bezel and sensor allocation for the ordered model. Review how parameters will be allocated across the intended rooms, together with the BMS points and alarm requirements.

Ask Controls Direct for Dwyer RSMC model selection, accessories and availability. View the Dwyer RSMC manufacturer data sheet.

Dwyer RSME room status monitor

The Dwyer RSME monitors low differential pressure in positive- or negative-pressure rooms and provides local visual and audible alarms. Documented applications include hospital isolation rooms, laboratories, cleanrooms and pharmaceutical facilities. For Australian healthcare, pharmacy and laboratory projects, confirm the required pressure range, alarm settings and sensor arrangement against the approved room schedule.

ItemDocumented specification
Room capacityUp to three rooms with the required measurement sources
Displayed parametersUp to four parameters, including pressure, relative humidity, temperature, air change and/or door status
Display and alarms4.3-inch colour touchscreen; green, yellow and red status indication; audible alarm
Pressure sensingPiezoresistive pressure sensor for air
Network communicationBACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU as standard
InputsTwo user-selectable 4–20 mA, 0–5 VDC or 0–10 VDC inputs; one digital door-status input
OutputsOne digital output rated 5 A at 30 VDC; one selectable 4–20 mA or 0–10 V output for internal pressure or retransmission of an input
Power24 VAC/VDC
Installation and options27.5 mm mounting depth; optional brushed stainless steel bezel; optional NIST-traceable calibration certificate

RSME pressure ranges and accuracy options

The model chart lists unidirectional ranges of 0–0.5, 0–1 and 0–2 in w.c., and bidirectional ranges of −0.5 to +0.5, −1 to +1 and −2 to +2 in w.c. The display supports Pa, kPa, cm w.c., mm w.c. and in w.c. Provide your design range in Pa so Controls Direct can confirm the appropriate ordering code.

RSME-B models have a stated ±0.5% RSS accuracy and RSME-C models ±1% RSS, after a one-hour warm-up period. Review the manufacturer’s accuracy definition and operating conditions for the exact model. The stainless steel bezel uses the -SS suffix; the optional calibration certificate uses -NIST.

RSME sensors and BMS integration

Allocate the external sensor signals and door contact before ordering. The number of displayed parameters does not mean that all measurements are sensed inside the monitor. Temperature, humidity, additional room pressures and airflow-related information require the appropriate measurement sources. For BMS contractors, confirm the selected protocol, communication settings, point mapping, input scaling, alarm response and commissioning requirements. A differential-pressure reading alone does not establish air changes per hour.

Browse Dwyer RSME models at Controls Direct, including RSME-B-014 and RSME-C-014. Ask Controls Direct to confirm the model, pressure pickups, tubing, external sensors, mounting accessories and availability for your project.

Dwyer RSME manufacturer data sheet · RSME installation and operating instructions.

Planning a complete room monitoring system

  • Healthcare and isolation rooms: identify the approved room and reference-space relationships, door response, local alarms and staff-station indication.
  • Operating theatres: coordinate pressure, temperature, humidity and any airflow or ACH readings with the mechanical design.
  • Laboratories, cleanrooms and pharmacies: map the containment boundaries or pressure cascade and define the required environmental records.
  • BMS integration: confirm the specified protocol, point mapping, input scaling, alarm priorities, trends and communication-failure response.

Information to include with your enquiry

Provide the room schedule, drawings, pressure range in Pa, required measurements, BMS interface, alarm requirements, quantities and delivery date. Include pressure pickups, tubing, external sensors, power and mounting accessories in the equipment schedule. For existing installations, provide the model and wiring details so the complete arrangement can be reviewed.

Frequently asked questions

Are all displayed measurements sensed inside the monitor?

No. Additional room and environmental readings require the appropriate external sensors or supported network values. Confirm each signal source in the quotation.

Does room pressure establish air changes per hour?

No. ACH requires the relevant airflow information and room-volume basis. A pressure reading alone does not establish the ventilation rate.

Does a monitor certify room compliance?

No. Suitability depends on the complete facility design, approved specification, installation, commissioning and operating procedures.

Australian selection and project support

Controls Direct assists Australian consultants, mechanical contractors, BMS integrators and facility teams with product selection. Send your room schedule, required pressure range in Pa, alarm requirements, BMS specification, sensor list, quantities and required delivery date. For replacements, include the existing model, wiring details and wall opening dimensions. Request confirmation of the exact configuration, accessories and availability before ordering.

Further resources

Critical Room Monitors Australia · Critical Room Monitoring in Australia practical guide · Setra Lite room pressure monitor.

Technical information checked against the linked manufacturer documentation on 29 September 2026. Confirm current documentation and the exact supplied configuration before procurement.

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