APC by Schneider Electric NBES0313 Netbotz Door Switch Sensor
Overview
The NBES0313 is a dedicated door switch sensor designed for the APC Netbotz physical security and environmental monitoring ecosystem. If you're running a physical security monitoring deployment in a data center, server room, or network closet, this sensor closes the loop on rack access events — giving your Netbotz appliance a real-time signal the moment a rack door is opened or closed. At 0.20 lb, it installs without adding meaningful load to the enclosure, and the middle-mount preference keeps cabling tidy on standard APC rack configurations.
Key Features
- Rack Door State Detection: Provides a discrete open/close signal to connected Netbotz monitoring appliances. This means any unauthorized or unplanned rack access triggers an immediate alert in your monitoring console — not discovered after the fact on a camera review.
- 0–95% Relative Humidity Tolerance: Rated for operation across a 0–95% RH range, so it functions reliably in high-humidity environments like industrial facilities, loading docks, or poorly climate-controlled comms rooms — not just pristine raised-floor data centers.
- 0.20 lb Form Factor: At under a quarter-pound, this sensor adds negligible weight to the enclosure. Middle-mount preference simplifies cable routing along standard APC rack vertical managers.
- Non-Rack-Mountable Design: Mounts directly to the door or door frame rather than occupying a rack unit — meaning it doesn't consume any 1U or 2U of usable rack space. Every U stays available for equipment.
- Netbotz Ecosystem Integration: Part of the APC Netbotz sensor line, which means plug-and-play pairing with compatible Netbotz rack monitors and appliances. No custom driver configuration needed for supported environmental monitoring platforms.
Integration and Compatibility
The NBES0313 is designed to integrate with APC Netbotz rack access monitoring solutions. Verify compatibility with your specific Netbotz appliance model before ordering — Netbotz sensor port availability and firmware version can affect which sensors are supported. This sensor does not function as a standalone device; it requires a connected Netbotz host unit to report events and trigger alerts. For complete rack physical security, pair with complementary access control and alerting infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the NBES0313 actually detect?
A: It detects rack door open and close state, providing a physical access event signal to a connected Netbotz monitoring appliance.
Q: Does the NBES0313 work as a standalone sensor?
A: No. The NBES0313 requires a compatible APC Netbotz appliance or rack monitor to operate and report events.
Q: What humidity range is the NBES0313 rated for?
A: The NBES0313 is rated for 0 to 95% relative humidity, making it suitable for a range of environments beyond climate-controlled data centers.
Q: How much does the NBES0313 weigh and does it take up rack space?
A: It weighs 0.20 lb (0.09 kg) and is not rack-mountable — it mounts to the door or frame, consuming no rack units.
Q: Where should the NBES0313 be mounted on the rack door?
A: The manufacturer's mounting preference is middle position on the door or door frame.
The NBES0313 is one of those components that looks minor on a BOM but matters significantly when you're auditing who opened which rack and when. The 0–95% RH operating range means you're not restricted to pristine raised-floor environments — this sensor holds up in tighter, less-conditioned spaces where humidity swings are a real variable.
Technical Highlights:
- 0–95% Relative Humidity: Covers essentially any indoor environment you'd deploy a rack in — from a climate-controlled colo to an industrial comms closet with no dedicated HVAC.
- 0.20 lb Weight: Negligible load on the door assembly. No structural consideration needed, no modifications to existing door hardware in most APC rack configurations.
- Middle-Mount Preference: Middle positioning reduces lever-arm stress on the sensor's connection point during repeated door cycles — a practical spec for high-traffic rack environments.
Deployment Considerations:
- This sensor only produces value when wired into an active Netbotz appliance — confirm your Netbotz unit has available sensor ports and supports the NBES0313 before ordering.
- The NBES0313 does not include built-in alerting or logging; all event handling depends entirely on the Netbotz host configuration. Factor in appliance setup time when scoping the deployment.
Best fit for data center and server room operators who need tamper or access evidence tied to specific rack doors — particularly in multi-tenant colos or compliance-driven environments where a physical access log is required alongside camera coverage.
