What is remote temperature monitoring?
In the transport sector, compliance with the cold chain is a major issue, both for public health and economic reasons . The transport of heat-sensitive goods is subject to numerous standards and regulations (e.g. EN12830 and EN13486 standards), which pushes industry players to equip themselves with innovative connected telematics solutions. In fact, a break in the cold chain can have serious consequences and must be controlled precisely and very regularly.
To meet this challenge and enable carriers to secure the goods for which they are responsible, we advise you to integrate remote temperature monitoring into your IoT solution thanks to Jaxicloud Fleet Management Innovation Bluetooth Low Energy sensors.
How does remote temperature monitoring work?
The temperature sensors can be fixed in different places: in a refrigerated truck, in an isothermal transport box or in a refrigerator. Since the sensors are 100% autonomous, they will measure and record the temperature at regular intervals (which can be configured). The history (data logger) will be transmitted by the sensor to the built-in telematics box via Bluetooth Low Energy. The box will then act as a gateway and transfer the information to your IoT platform via the 3G/4G mobile network.
The user will then be able to visualize the history of the variations in the form of graphs and reports on your platform. The customer will also be able to set alarm thresholds via your connected platform. In this case, when the temperature exceeds the predefined threshold, an alert will be sent in real time to the driver on his smartphone.
"We transport flowers and many other refrigerated goods all over Europe, so thanks to the temperature sensors, we can control our deliveries. We provide access to temperature charts to our customers, who can track our deliveries in real time by tracking their position and maintaining the cold chain. This allows us to remain compliant with the charters and regulations governing the transport of pharmaceutical products."
Why integrate Jaxicloud Fleet Management Innovation temperature sensors into your telematics solution?
The industrial temperature sensors from Jaxcicloud Fleet Management Innovation are ideal for meeting the need for remote temperature monitoring for many reasons:
100% independent
Their battery operation provides up to 18 years of autonomy , ensuring competitive total cost of ownership.
Certified EN12830 - 2018
The sensors are COFRAC certified (EN12830 – 2018), which attests to their accuracy and calibration according to standards that comply with the regulations. This certification is valid on an international scale, as the COFRAC organization is affiliated with ILAC. ELA Innovation also offers a calibration service for temperature sensors to guarantee reliable data throughout the product's lifetime.
Wide measurement range and real-time data
With a measuring range of -40 °C to +85 °C (and even -80 °C to +200 °C for the Blue PUCK T-PROBE ) and a configurable transmission period, these sensors can cover the most important use cases in the transport of temperature-sensitive goods by transmitting the recorded data in real time.
Compatible with telematics boxes
Equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy technology, these sensors are compatible with most built-in telematics boxes on the market and require no additional integration.
Quick and easy installation
Extremely easy to install thanks to the different fixing means (high-performance double-sided sticker or screw-on support), these sensors can be mounted on any type of surface and require no wiring.
Which ELA Innovation temperature sensors should you use?
If you are an IoT solution provider and want to integrate remote temperature monitoring into your offering, here are the ELA Innovation products we recommend:
