Wirelessly monitoring your fridge for temperature breaches and receiving email alerts.

The Problem:
Your staff monitor the temperature of your fridges on a daily basis manually and you are tired of readings being missed. You have been told that a data logger will allow you to keep a record of the temperature over time, however you still need to ensure it is downloaded on a regular occasion and you are worried that you may miss temperature breaches by the time this occurs. You want a simple solution that will alert you if temperatures have been breached by email.
The Solution:
For these requirements we recommend the Therm-a-lert or HOBONode systems. These systems are able to monitor and log temperature information wirelessly and then transmit it back to a central computer (NOTE: The computer needs to be on in order to send alarms and receive logged information). They operate using transmitters (Nodes) that then send data back to a receiver that is connected to your PC. They work on their own network so there is no need to worry about trying to interface them with your current network. The transmitters are mounted outside the fridge and probes are run through the door seal into the fridge. The transmitters take your temperature readings and transmit the data back to the receiver which is connected to your central PC. You can then view the readings within the software in real time or archive them for future reference. The two systems will also allow you to set alarms, and if the set alarm conditions are breached an email will be sent to alert you of this. They are a versatile and simple solution and have been used extensively in hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants and warehouses. If you would like to discuss these systems further please feel free to contact one of our friendly Scientists via email or phone on 1300 737 871.