Real-Time Monitoring for -80°C ULT Freezers and Cryopreservation
Monitoring your -80°C ULT freezers and cryo-stores is crucial to ensure the integrity and safety of your valuable biological samples. With our advanced system, you get real-time temperature tracking and instant alerts, preventing costly sample losses and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Real-Time Monitoring for ULT Freezers and Cryopreservation
Monitoring Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT) freezers and cryo stores (liquid nitrogen sample storage at around -180°C) is critical for preserving valuable biological samples. Any temperature deviation can compromise sample integrity, leading to significant financial and scientific losses. Telemetry2U provides a robust solution for ULT freezer and cryopreservation monitoring with LoRaWAN technology combined with our sophisticated IoT platform. This system ensures real-time temperature tracking and instant alerts, safeguarding your samples with precision and reliability. With our IoT platform, users can maintain compliance with regulatory standards, access historical data, and generate detailed reports, making sample protection both efficient and cost-effective.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous tracking of ULT freezer and cryo store temperatures.
- Instant Alerts: Immediate notifications for any temperature deviations.
- Historical Data Access: Easy retrieval of past temperature data for audits and analysis.
- Customisable Reports: Generate and customise audit reports to meet specific needs.
- NATA Certification: Ensures reliability and compliance with standards.
- Aluminium Temperature Buffers: Reduces false alerts by stabilising temperature readings.
- User-Friendly Interface: Easy setup and monitoring via the IoT cloud platform.
- Enhanced Sample Protection: Ensures the safety and integrity of valuable biological samples.
- Regulatory Compliance: CFR21 compliance with detailed reporting.
- Cost-Efficiency: Reduces the risk of sample loss and related costs.
- Improved Efficiency: Streamlined monitoring process with minimal manual intervention.
- Scalability: Easily scalable for monitoring multiple freezers and cryo stores.
- Peace of Mind: Reliable system reduces the worry of potential temperature excursions.
Effortless, Reliable, and Affordable hardware
We use LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network), a low-power, long-range wireless communication protocol designed for IoT applications. In a laboratory environment, LoRaWAN provides several benefits: it enables real-time monitoring and data transmission over long distances, even in challenging indoor settings. Its low power consumption ensures prolonged battery life for sensors, reducing maintenance efforts. Additionally, LoRaWAN's robust network capabilities allow for scalable deployment, ensuring reliable data collection and alerts across multiple laboratory instruments and storage units, such as ULT freezers and cryo stores.
1. LoRaWAN Gateway
A LoRaWAN gateway establishes direct communication with sensors via a long-range RF link, transmitting data to the cloud over the internet. It can connect hundreds of sensors, offering high noise immunity and long indoor range. The gateway connects to the internet through Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or 4G. It is easy to integrate a gateway into a local network; sometimes, IT involvement is necessary, but we provide clear and comprehensive documentation to facilitate the process. An optional battery backup with a 4G connection ensures continuous and reliable cloud connectivity.
2. Dragino LTC2-LT LoRaWAN temperature Sensor
The Dragino LTC2-LT temperature sensor is designed for long-term, reliable use in laboratory environments. With a battery life exceeding 10 years, it offers long-range communication capabilities, ensuring effective monitoring of critical storage units. Installation is straightforward: the sensor can be easily passed through the insulated sensor port/plugs of a -80°C freezer or fed through the thermowell of a cryo store to monitor the vapor phase where products are typically stored. An optional magnetic mounting kit further eases installation. Additionally, the LTC2-LT integrates effortlessly with the Telemetry2U platform, providing a seamless and comprehensive monitoring solution. The sensor's robust design ensures durability and accuracy, even in extreme temperature conditions, consistently protecting your valuable samples.
3. NATA Calibration Certificate
Ensuring the accuracy of sensors in healthcare and laboratory environments is critical. NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) calibration provides this assurance through precise temperature checks in controlled settings like water baths or environmental chambers. If a sensor's readings deviate from the specified range, calibration adjustments are made and re-verified. Upon successful calibration, a NATA certification is issued and stored in the cloud for easy access. Future calibrations can often be performed on-site, tailored to your specific requirements.
Alternative monitoring option: 4-20mA Integration
Some -80°C freezers, like Thermo Fisher’s TSX, TSU, and RDE ranges, are equipped with a 4-20mA output that is scaled from -105°C to 50°C. This output is available on the alarm port located at the back of the freezers.
At Telemetry2U, we can seamlessly integrate LoRaWAN or NB-IoT nodes, such as the Dragino PS-LB-NA (LoRaWAN version) or PS-NB-NA (NB-IoT version), to this 4-20mA output. This integration provides an alternative method for real-time temperature monitoring of ultra-low temperature freezers.
The installation process is straightforward and non-invasive, eliminating the need to power down or defrost the freezer. The temperature data measured and transmitted will match the temperature displayed on the freezer’s control panel.
Monitor the Door Status Remotely
Additionally, these nodes feature a digital interrupt pin that can be utilised to monitor the door open/close status with a reed switch. This functionality provides precise information on when a door is opened and for how long, which is invaluable when determining whether to respond to an alert in the middle of the night.
Real-Time ULT Freezer and Cryopreservation Monitoring
Check out a couple of our example dashboards, offering real-time and historical insights with both Temperature and Humidity Sensors and Real Time Energy Monitoring. See first hand how our versatile solutions optimise resource management and efficiency
Temperature Sensors
Aquaculture Sensors - AT500
More than Just ULT Temperature Monitoring
Our platform's versatility makes it an indispensable asset in laboratory environments. Designed for ease of use and seamless integration with a huge range of devices, it provides comprehensive solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and management. With robust capabilities for monitoring various parameters and automating routine tasks, our system adapts to diverse laboratory needs. It supports scalable deployment and ensures reliable data collection and alerts, empowering laboratories to maintain optimal conditions, streamline operations, and safeguard valuable assets effortlessly and affordably.
- Equipment Usage Monitoring: Track and analyse the usage of laboratory equipment to optimise maintenance schedules and improve operational efficiency.
- Air Quality Monitoring: Ensure a safe and healthy working environment by monitoring air quality for harmful gases and particulates.
- Occupancy Monitoring: Track the presence of personnel in restricted areas for security and safety compliance.
- Energy Consumption Monitoring: Monitor and manage the energy usage of laboratory equipment to reduce costs and improve sustainability.
- Water Quality Monitoring: Ensure the quality of water used in experiments and processes through continuous monitoring.
- Environmental Monitoring: Monitor various environmental parameters such as humidity, pressure, and light levels to ensure optimal laboratory conditions.
- Smart Lab Automation: Integrate IoT devices to automate routine laboratory tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors.
- Asset Tracking: Use IoT sensors to monitor and manage valuable laboratory assets, ensuring their proper utilisation and security.
- Vibration Monitoring: Track vibrations in sensitive laboratory equipment to prevent damage and ensure accurate readings.
- Noise Level Monitoring: Monitor noise levels in the laboratory to maintain a conducive environment for research and experiments.
- Lab Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations by monitoring various safety parameters and generating alerts when thresholds are exceeded.
These examples are just the tip of the iceberg, showcasing the versatility of LoRaWAN technology. See more on our applications page.
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