Temperature collection can occur through any
local or wide area network connection.
Temperature Accuracy
For ultracolds and cryofreezers the preferred method of temperature measurement
is through direct connection/communication with the monitored
device. In these cases Tempurity obtains temperatures through
data communication rather than through the insertion of a "second"
sensor and accuracy is dependent on the monitored device's sensors.
The Tempurity System utilizes advanced digital temperature probes
based on the Dallas/Maxim DS18b20Z integrated circuit. This sensor
chip reports to .1 degrees C and has a distribution of accuracies
based on the temperature. The chip is the most accurate (about .1
degrees C) at 37C, physiological temperature, and the least
accurate (about 3 degrees C) at -80C.
Measurement Interval
The system collects and stores data from each monitored device
by default at 1-minute intervals.
Temperature measurement is asynchronous. Measurements from each
monitored device are collected on an independent time schedule.
Alarms
There are two alarm levels for which alarm notifications (text message and e-mail) can be defined.
Alarm notification addresses can be defined independently for each alarm level.
Alarm notification addresses can be defined independently for each monitored device.
Every out-of-temperature instance is recorded.
Alarm time thresholds can be defined independently for each monitored device.
Temperature scale
The
Tempurity Monitor client can display temperatures in Celsius or in
Fahrenheit scale. Celsius is used as the default.
Data retention
There is no capability for data deletion through the Tempurity System.
Operating system
The
Tempurity Server runs under Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP, or
Small Business Server operating systems. The Tempurity Monitor runs under the Windows XP
or Small Business Server operating systems.
Firmware Upgrades
Networked Robotics firmware can be upgraded
through the network for quality and functional updates. Firmware
upgrades must be made through a local subnet using the Networked
Robotics hardware upgrade wizard.
Firmware upgrades are
possible on NTMS revision 2 versions with firmware version 1.4 and
higher.
Are
temperatures important for quality in
your critical business processes?