Posted on: 26/09/24
Every laboratory has different monitoring requirements, shaped by the sector it operates in and the products or samples it manages. However, no matter which parameters your lab monitors, having the right monitoring system in place makes all the difference—for your lab’s performance, the integrity of your products and samples, and your peace of mind.
That's why at Contronics, we offer a broad selection of sensors that can be added to our laboratory monitoring system, ProLog Enterprise. Here are the parameters we can measure:
Temperature
Many products and samples stored in laboratories, like blood samples and vaccines, are highly temperature-sensitive. That’s why it’s crucial to ensure both the products and the storage equipment consistently stay within the required temperature parameters.
Our standard temperature probe is suitable for continuous operation over the range of -200°C to +200°C.
Relative Humidity
Cold chain monitoring frequently involves tracking humidity levels in warehouses, pharmacies, and other controlled storage environments to maintain optimal conditions.
Door Status
A door status sensor is a great way to track the effect of equipment door openings and closings on products and samples.
Our door status sensor is an affordable addition to our monitoring systems, offering extra protection against temperature excursions.
Where our door status sensors can be fitted:
- fridges
- freezers
- incubators
- walk-in temperature-controlled rooms.
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is essential in storage equipment like incubators, maintaining optimal conditions for cell growth and pH regulation. It plays a key role in CO2 incubators and room concentration monitoring.
Our sensors operate in a 0-10% CO2 range and can perform in environments with temperatures ranging from -5°C to +55°C.
Differential Pressure
Differential pressure monitoring is used to ensure the air quality of cleanrooms and to prevent contamination.
Our differential pressure sensors monitor both positive and negative pressures between rooms or back to a central reference. Contronics’ environmental monitoring systems have full capability to monitor all parameters found within healthcare cleanroom facilities.
Oxygen Level
Monitoring oxygen levels is crucial not only for maintaining sample stability but also for ensuring the safety and well-being of personnel in the laboratory.
At Contronics, we install Oxygen Depletion sensors to ensure your liquid nitrogen storage areas or CO2 incubators maintain optimal O2 levels, effectively monitoring oxygen levels at all times. These sensors are linked to our environmental monitoring and safety systems.
Particle Count
Particle counting is critical for air quality monitoring, particularly where contamination poses a risk for products and samples.
Remote particle sensors installed in cleanrooms and cleanroom isolators integrate with our continuous monitoring and environmental monitoring systems. We supply a 2-channel sensor measuring 0.5, 5.0 μm.
Air Flow
Our airflow monitoring sensors can track air velocity to help maintain the right environment for your products. They can also be integrated into HVAC systems for precise control and monitoring. These sensors are commonly used in cleanrooms and laminar flow cabinets.
Motion Detection
Motion detection sensors are an important part of maintaining product integrity and are used to measure continuous movement.
Our motion detection sensors are easily installed on equipment and in storage areas, such as platelet agitators and incubators, commonly used in Blood Centres and NHS Blood Banks.
At Contronics, we understand that every laboratory has its specific requirements for parameter monitoring and the need for reliable, cost-effective sensors. From temperature control to motion detection, Contronics provides the parameter monitoring sensors you need to safeguard your products and samples from excursions.
If you'd like to find out more about our parameter monitoring services, get in touch with Contronics today.
