Legacy Approach
Deploying a large number of
temperature and humidity (T/H) sensors across extensive facilities such as
warehouses, hangars, storage zones, cold rooms, and operational
areas traditionally relies on wired installations. However, wired solutions are
no longer practical in environments where installation work involves drilling,
cabling, dust generation, and physical disruption. Additionally, frequent
sensor relocation makes wired systems inefficient and costly.
AFKAR DIGITAL Smart Sensing
Solution
AFKAR DIGITAL has engineered an
advanced, dynamic sensing solution optimized for large and sensitive
environments by leveraging Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless technology.
The solution consists of BLE
Sensors, BLE Gateways, and a centralized Software Platform, offering the
following capabilities:
Key Features
- Wireless BLE Temperature
& Humidity Sensors:
Sensors can be deployed without wiring, eliminating drilling, cabling, and
dust ideal for sensitive environments such as pharmaceutical facilities
and cold storage rooms.
- Long Battery Life:
BLE sensors operate for more than 3 years on a single battery,
minimizing maintenance requirements.
- BLE Coverage Umbrella:
Gateways create BLE coverage zones with a radius of 50 100 meters
in open spaces. Any sensor within this BLE Umbrella is automatically
detected by the gateway.
- Redundant Data Reception:
Sensor broadcasts can be received by multiple gateways simultaneously,
providing built‑in redundancy for mission‑critical
applications.
- Reliable Data Forwarding:
Gateways collect BLE sensor data and transmit it to the Software Platform
over the network.
- Offline Data Logging:
In the absence of network connectivity, gateways function as data loggers,
storing sensor readings for extended periods (days to months).
- Centralized Monitoring
& Alerts:
The Software Platform continuously monitors sensor data and triggers
alerts upon detecting abnormal conditions.
Effortless Sensor Relocation
When a sensor needs to be
moved, it can simply be placed in the new location and renamed within the
Software Platform. No additional configuration or installation work is
required.
System Advantages
This state‑of‑the‑art
solution offers:
- Password‑protected
sensors for enhanced security
- Extended sensor battery life
- Redundant sensor and gateway
coverage
- Flexible and dynamic sensor
relocation
- High‑accuracy sensors
with long‑term drift < 0.03 C/year
- Full compliance with FDA
21 CFR Part 11
- Rapid, clean installation: No
drilling, no dust, no wiring