Maintaining the right environmental conditions is fundamental to safety and quality in many industries, from pharmaceuticals and catering to logistics and food production. Even short-term deviations from the norm can lead to serious financial losses, loss of customer trust, contractual penalties or even temporary suspension of operations. That is why more and more companies are deciding to implement temperature and humidity monitoring systems, which not only allow them to meet regulatory requirements, but above all protect the value of their goods and the reputation of their company.
Stories that make you think – the consequences of not monitoring temperature and humidity
- Pharmacy under pressure – can a single failure ruin months of work?
In one of the regional medicine warehouses, a refrigeration unit failed on Friday evening. The temperature in the cold room (2–8 °C) began to rise and reached 15 °C by Saturday morning. Unfortunately, the problem was not noticed until Monday, and the entire stock of vaccines and medicines had to be disposed of. Counting its losses, the company implemented a temperature monitoring system with SMS/e-mail alerts and remote access. Now, technicians receive immediate notifications when limit values are exceeded, and the cost of implementing the system is a fraction of the losses incurred.
- A restaurant without sensors – can you sleep peacefully when the cold store is silent?
A premium restaurant in the centre of a large city experienced a power failure on Saturday night. The temperature in the cold store rose above 20 °C, which led to the spoilage of a large amount of seafood and meat – the losses amounted to PLN 30,000. After the incident, wireless temperature sensors with a backup battery were installed, working in conjunction with the owner’s mobile app. Since then, it has been possible to react in time on several occasions thanks to notifications, preventing further losses.
- Laboratory and humidity – is trust in test results a given?
The laboratory stored biological samples in rooms with a specific humidity level (40-60%). A failure of the HVAC system caused the humidity to rise to 80%, which negatively affected the reliability of the experiment results. After implementing an automatic humidity recording system, any non-compliance results in the sample being immediately marked as “potentially unreliable”, which eliminates the risk of errors in the tests.
- Museum collections – does art need digital protection?
In an art museum, moisture condensed in the exhibition hall displaying works on paper, threatening valuable exhibits. The lack of early detection caused permanent damage to several prints. After the implementation of temperature and humidity sensors with threshold alarms and 24/7 monitoring, no further major incidents were reported.
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Environmental monitoring – a requirement, a trend or a real need?
Temperature and humidity monitoring systems have become not only a form of security, but an industry requirement. In environments where even a slight change in parameters can destroy goods or data worth hundreds of thousands of pounds, investing in the right system allows you to:
- prevent financial losses,
- meet regulatory requirements (HACCP, GDP, GxP)*,
- build customer trust,
- respond to threats in real time.
It is worth asking yourself: What would happen if you lost goods worth £100,000? If this prospect causes you concern, it is a sign that it is time to take concrete action.
*Check your local industry regulations for temperature and humidity control requirements✅🌍
CoolSens – can technology ease the conscience of a business owner?
and humidity monitoring system designed for precise supervision of environmental conditions in various locations: from pharmacies and medicine warehouses, through laboratories and veterinary clinics, to catering cold stores and archives.
- CoolSens Node wireless sensors measure temperature down to –80 °C and humidity 24/7 in the range of 0–100 %RH, with the option of connecting to a data concentrator (CloudHub).
- CloudHub – a device that acts as a sensor, concentrator and gateway, collecting data from up to 16 Node sensors simultaneously.
- The CoolSens Cloud online platform and mobile app enable real-time access to data from anywhere in the world, report generation, alarm threshold setting and instant notifications (SMS, email, audible).
- Easy Plug & Play installation – system installation and configuration takes just a few minutes.
- Compliance with legal requirements – the system meets the requirements of the Minister of Health Regulation and Good Distribution Practice guidelines, making it an ideal solution for the pharmaceutical and medical industries.
- Secure data transmission – the devices use modern communication technologies (NB-IoT/LTE Cat. M1) and a private APN, which ensures the stability and security of the transmitted information.
Check out the details about the devices included in the CoolSens system in the Products tab.
Modern businesses cannot afford to take chances when it comes to temperature and humidity control. By choosing proven solutions such as CoolSens, you are investing not only in the safety of your goods, but also in peace of mind, operational stability and a real competitive advantage.
