Understanding the Importance of HVAC Monitoring:

HVAC systems play a pivotal role in regulating temperature, humidity and air quality within buildings, ensuring occupant comfort and safety. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that poor indoor air quality costs businesses and the economy billions of dollars annually in lost productivity and healthcare expenses. Real-time monitoring of HVAC systems enables facility managers to detect anomalies promptly, implement preventive measures and ensure uninterrupted operation, thereby minimizing costly unplanned outages and optimizing system performance.

Room Alert Environment Monitoring: A Comprehensive Solution

• Room Alert environment monitors provide the basis of your Room Alert installation. Our Room Alert PRO Line consists of advanced and secure monitors that all offer superior protection for every business, organization and facility. The Room Alert 12S is our mid-size environment monitoring solution that has the capacity for over 12 sensors, which is perfect for medium-sized applications like server rooms and small data centers. It also can be set up in a matter of minutes. The Room Alert 12S is a small investment that will save your organization thousands of dollars by helping to prevent costly outages due to HVAC failure.

• Temperature Sensors are essential for monitoring ambient temperatures within HVAC systems, helping detect fluctuations that may indicate potential issues such as equipment malfunction or insufficient cooling/heating. Room Alert offers a complete list of temperature sensors, which provide accurate temperature readings in different environments. The Digital Temperature & Humidity Sensor is a high-value sensor that monitors 4 different environment conditions; temperature, humidity, heat index and dew point. With an enhanced closure cap to promote increased air circulation and high accuracy readings, this sensor is also small and light enough to install almost anywhere in a room with no special tools. For example, install the Digital Temperature & Humidity Sensor on the grill of an air conditioner to monitor cool air output. The humidity monitoring capabilities of this sensor proves critical for maintaining optimal indoor air quality and preventing issues such as mold growth and moisture damage within HVAC systems.

• Airflow Sensors measure the rate of air movement within HVAC systems, helping assess the effectiveness of ventilation and air distribution. Room Alert’s Digital Temperature & Air Flow Sensor is a professionally designed sensor that monitors ambient temperature as well as air flow (or lack of airflow) for fans and vents. This sensor option is equipped with precision airflow measurement technology, making it the perfect solution for monitoring HVAC vents, internal/external server exhaust fans, cooling fans and dehumidifier fans. Place one Digital Temperature & Air Flow Sensor on each end of an HVAC vent to help monitor for any discrepancies in air flow from different points in your facility. Now Room Alert’s monitoring capabilities will help make sure you are getting equal air flow everywhere. The Digital Temperature & Air Flow Sensor enables facility managers to monitor airflow patterns, detect blockages or obstructions and optimize HVAC system performance for efficient air circulation.

• Power Sensors monitor electrical power consumption within HVAC systems, providing insights into energy usage and identifying potential inefficiencies or abnormalities. Our Digital Active Power Sensor w/Temperature is a patented, award-winning sensor that offers all the benefits of temperature monitoring as discussed above, with the added benefit of monitoring power status. Room Alert power monitoring enables facility managers to track energy usage trends, identify power fluctuations and implement energy-saving measures to optimize HVAC system efficiency.

• Smoke Sensors are important for detecting potential fire hazards and air contaminants within HVAC systems, ensuring occupant safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) suggests that HVAC equipment failure or malfunction is a leading cause of non-residential fires, contributing to significant property damage and business interruptions. The Smoke Sensor w/Escape Light provides real-time recognition of smoke. This sensor has a bright ‘escape’ light and loud ‘buzzer’ that are triggered if the sensor is activated, which therefore allows facility managers to take prompt action in the event of an emergency.

• Flood Sensors help prevent water damage and moisture-related issues within HVAC systems by detecting leaks or water accumulation in critical areas such as condensate pans or piping. Room Alert offers different types of water detection sensors that are designed with different applications in mind. The Flood Sensor w/Cable is our most popular sensor for detecting the presence of water or other liquids in a facility. It comes with cable length options for 8, 24 or 50 feet. This sensor can also be manipulated around equipment such as pipes, HVAC units or freezers that could possibly leak and cause flooding. Simply place the Flood Sensor’s cable near your condensate drain pan that catches all that humidity and excess water that is removed from your air. Now if the presence of water is detected, Room Alert will notify you so you can take prompt, corrective action.

• Our Flood Sensor (Spot) provides a different kind of water damage protection. It is a perfect solution for floors or other flat surfaces where flooding is a primary concern. Both flood sensors enable facility managers to mitigate water damage risks and maintain the integrity of HVAC infrastructure.

• Once you have your perfect solution of Room Alert hardware installed, it is important to pair it with Room Alert software to get the most comprehensive environment monitoring coverage. In the Room Alert Account online dashboard, we give users a wide range of beneficial features to utilize. One of our highest value functionalities is our patented Monitor360 technology. Monitor360 provides a comprehensive 360 degree view of the facility or environment by combining existing single sensor readings into composite virtual sensors. Room Alert clearly notifies you of what is happening in your facility. Monitor360 delivers added insight for understanding the why behind receiving an alert. With Monitor360, you can create a virtual sensor that encompasses multiple Room Alert monitors and sensors. For example if your Digital Temperature & Air Flow Sensor notifies you that a high temperature alert is triggered, you can also be notified of the status of the air flow as it is attached to the front of an HVAC vent. Finally, Monitor360 can tell you the status of the Active Power w/Temperature Sensor that can be monitoring the power to your HVAC. Any environmental factor that is critical to your facility can be monitored and alerted on through Monitor360.

Effective HVAC monitoring is essential for ensuring the reliability, efficiency and safety of building environments. Room Alert environment monitoring provides a comprehensive solution for HVAC monitoring, integrating with a wide range of monitors and sensors tailored to specific monitoring needs. By installing the appropriate combination of sensors for your unique application, facility managers can enhance their HVAC monitoring capabilities, minimize damages, optimize energy efficiency and mitigate risks associated with HVAC system failures. Room Alert empowers organizations to proactively manage their HVAC infrastructure and adapt to evolving operational needs.

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The most effective strategy to mitigate flood damage and prevent irreversible disaster is by taking immediate corrective action. Room Alert provides proactive, comprehensive monitoring so that you can stay in the know about conditions in your environment, even if the space or facility is otherwise unmonitored.

The Swiftness Imperative

When it comes to floods, time is unequivocally of the essence. From heavy rainfall, to storms or even internal malfunctions, water intrusion poses an immediate threat to property, infrastructure and potentially human lives. The longer it takes to respond, the more extensive and severe the damage becomes.

Consider a scenario of something as seemingly minor as a leaky pipe. Right now in the northern hemisphere, we are in the peak of winter. Cold climates can cause the water inside pipes to freeze and expand, putting pressure on the pipe walls. When the ice thaws, it can leave behind cracks or ruptures, leading to leaks. According to the American Water Works Association, even a small 1/16 inch (0.0625 inches) crack in a water supply pipe can potentially leak approximately 20 gallons of water per minute. Over the course of one day, this would result in around 28,800 gallons of water loss.

If a pipe starts to leak in your unstaffed facility, any delay in response can lead to destruction. Damage to valuable equipment can cause irreversible data loss. Property damage can compromise the structural integrity of the building. Your routine business operations may need to shut down temporarily to address the damage, resulting in lost productivity and revenue. The longer the facility is out of operation, the greater the impact on the business.

Room Alert Environment Monitoring Is Your Eyes On-site 24/7

Given the commonality and sometimes inevitability of flooding and water damage, taking proactive measures becomes essential. The Room Alert environment monitoring platform offers a wide range of monitors, sensors and software to keep your facilities safe from water leaks, flooding and all other forms of potential water damage. Room Alert is your 24/7 eyes on-site, monitoring for any changes in your environment. If water is detected you will be notified via custom push notifications in the mobile app, native SMS text messages, email or more. Now you can make a timely and informed decision on how to handle a small water leak before it becomes extensive flooding.

Room Alert delivers comprehensive protection on multiple levels, because not only do we have alert notifications, we also offer reporting features which allow you to easily graph all the sensor information your Room Alert hardware is recording which will help you see environment trends over time, and help you identify a potential problem before it impacts your business.

Time-sensitive decision-making is a critical aspect of flood response. Room Alert’s real-time monitoring capabilities empower decision-makers with accurate data, enabling them to assess the situation promptly and decide on the most effective course of action. Room Alert provides the necessary information to make informed decisions, helping to mitigate the impact of flooding and reduce the overall damage.

Cost-Efficiency and Damage Reduction

Beyond the immediate threat to property and infrastructure, swift responses to flooding events contribute to cost efficiency and damage reduction. The faster a facility can address water intrusion, the less extensive the damage, and the quicker the recovery. Room Alert’s role in this process is twofold. First, by minimizing the time between detection and response, it helps prevent prolonged exposure to damaging environmental threats. Second, by facilitating early intervention, Room Alert contributes to a more streamlined recovery process, reducing damage and financial losses. There is a profound importance of response time from the onset of a flooding event, making the need for swift action to mitigate the destructive consequences vital.

By providing real-time data and instant alerts, Room Alert empowers organizations to respond promptly to potential threats, mitigating the impact of floods and safeguarding crucial resources. Room Alert is an affordable investment that often pays for itself after just one incident where it prevented or minimized the extent of damage.

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Room Alert is especially important in government and military settings because it prioritizes securing sensitive data while increasing uptime and improving overall Business Continuity. Government and Military facilities require the best of the best services and tools and Room Alert offers the best environment monitoring solution for protecting against high temperature, humidity, water damage, fire, mold and more.  

Room Alert is actively used by all branches of the U.S. Government and Military to prevent costly environmental damage. Though there are numerous reasons why Government and Military locations trust Room Alert for monitoring the environmental conditions in their facilities, here are some of the top reasons why they end up choosing Room Alert proactive environment monitoring.

Room Alert is Made in the USA!

Going right along with how we are fully TAA-compliant, we make sure to go the extra mile with our design, manufacturing and support. All of our Room Alert monitors, sensors and accessories are made, designed and manufactured in the United States. The manufacturing side includes circuit board assembly, metal fabrication and plastic injection molding. By keeping our supply chain domestic, we are able to oversee every detail and provide our customers with the best quality environment monitoring solution. 

As far as our online services, our Sales and Technical Support teams are based within the United States, with additional sales support available from our office in Dubai. Our customers can take comfort in knowing that they are always speaking directly with someone who is highly educated in the entire Room Alert product offering.

Room Alert is Fully TAA-Compliant!

We are proud to say that all of our Room Alert monitors, sensors and accessories are fully TAA-compliant. This means that Room Alert meets the requirements of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, which states that goods and services provided under federal contracts are either made in the USA or a designated country, or undergo a “substantial transformation” within the United States or a designated country. Outside of our outstanding Room Alert hardware, our Room Alert Account online dashboard and Room Alert Manager software are both designed, developed and supported by our in-house engineering team in Rhode Island. We take extreme pride in demonstrating that the entire Room Alert offering is fully TAA-compliant.

Room Alert is Available on GSA!

Government buyers can utilize purchasing resources provided by the General Services Administration (GSA). This GSA is a government agency intended to streamline the purchasing process for other government entities by providing a resource of approved products at approved prices for government use. Room Alert is fully TAA-compliant to any organization that falls under GSA schedule and SEWP contracts. We are proud that Room Alert is available for purchase on GSA.

Room Alert is Secure!

Our secure line of Room Alert monitors was actually designed with high security applications in mind such as Banking/ Finance, Government/ Military, Telecom and all other settings where protecting data is absolutely vital to routine operations. For example, the Room Alert 32S is our highest capacity monitor and it offers  

• 2048-bit encryption 
• SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3
• Ability to keep customer & employee data secure
• Ability to maintain a large number of users 

and more of the highest security features. Room Alert is ideal for providing Government and Military facilities with all the top security features to keep sensitive information secure and protected.

Contact Us

For any questions about environment monitoring with Room Alert, you can speak with a dedicated Product Specialist via email at Sales@AVTECH.com, by phone at 401.628.1600, or through our Live Chat feature right here on our website for a free consultation.            

For additional resources, please visit our YouTube Channel and be sure to read more of our articles to learn how Room Alert protects your assets and prevents costly damage. For all other information, please visit our Contact Page. Protect your facility…don’t wait until it’s too late.

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AVTECH made its start with environment monitoring in tech settings such as data centers, server rooms and IT closets, but over the years we’ve seen the importance of proactive environment monitoring across various industries. We’ve talked before about the value of using Room Alert in applications such as warehouses, food storage, medical labs, residential properties, and the list just keeps going. Any environment will benefit from the insight Room Alert offers because every business will see the value in being notified when the power unexpectedly goes out due to inclement weather, flooding accumulates in the basement over a long weekend, doors or cabinets containing confidential information are left ajar etc. Because of all of the amazing and unique ways Room Alert can be used to protect assets and prevent downtime, we’re constantly learning about how our growing, wide-ranging customer base uses Room Alert. As with most facilities, manufacturing spaces are another setting where environment monitoring with Room Alert provides huge value to minimizing and preventing disruption of routine operations due to the 30% of downtime caused by environment-related concerns.  

Manufacturing settings, and other facilities and businesses, need to have a Business Continuity mindset because Business Continuity protects your organization’s reputation, minimizes the extent and likelihood of downtime, boosts employee morale, builds your relationships with third parties and subsidiaries, helps you meet regulatory requirements and more. Business Continuity planning takes the approach of minimizing and preventing as much disruption as possible. Business Continuity anticipates potential disruptions beforehand and prepares you for how to handle those issues before they arise to bigger problems. With continuity processes in place, your manufacturing facility can increase productivity, uptime, customer satisfaction and your overall reputation. Room Alert environment monitoring is a proactive and advanced tool for doing exactly that within your environment. 

Room Alert perfectly aligns with a Business Continuity mindset because we’ve been taking a proactive approach to preventing environmental downtime since 1988. Room Alert is the best environment monitoring tool to have in place as a part of completing Business Continuity Planning because our services are all about notifying you to changes in your environment as soon as they are detected so you can address them as soon as possible and keep your routine business operations up and running as much as possible.

Why Do Manufacturers Need Room Alert Environment Monitoring?

The goal of every manufacturer is to produce their consumers with quality products that are safe and effective. In order for many products to remain safe and effective, they must be stored in environments within specific temperature ranges, humidity ranges, away from flooding and fire, and in facilities that have power. This is where Room Alert comes into play. Room Alert environment monitors, sensors and accessories proactively oversee the environment conditions in your manufacturing facility. If Room Alert detects a change in the environment that could compromise the safety or effectiveness of your product, then our online dashboard can send you a prompt text notification. The text or email notification will include detailed information about the up-to-date environment conditions in your manufacturing facilities. Now that you’ve been alerted to the potential threat, you can take corrective action before costly and irreversible downtime occurs. 

Many, if not all, manufacturing facilities can benefit immensely from Room Alert environment monitoring. Room Alert provides the peace of mind of always having “eyes on site” to proactively oversee the conditions in your facility. We provide our users with the knowledge of always knowing what is going on in your environment so you can identify potential problems before disaster strikes.  

For example, say you’re manufacturing electronic components such as microcontrollers and circuit boards. This sensitive equipment needs to be stored within certain ranges to prevent damage and preserve the integrity of the product. You can configure custom alerting in your Room Alert dashboard to notify you of a change in your environment before it results in increased downtime, damaged inventory and a ruined reputation. Room Alert users can access a comprehensive view of their online dashboard at any time, from any internet-accessible device. This allows you to always have the ability to access up to date and accurate data regarding all of the environment conditions Room Alert is monitoring in your facilities. Some of the conditions that Room Alert can monitor include temperature, humidity, heat index, dew point, flood, power loss, smoke, fire, air flow, room entry and more. 

Room Alert environment monitoring helps prevent and minimize environment-related downtime but it can also be used in other applications that may not seem as obvious. Our Room Entry Sensor provides advanced security when it is mounted on any door, cabinet or window. Room Alert can be set to notify you promptly whenever a door, cabinet or window is opened. In a manufacturing setting, this can help to secure stock, vaults & safes, off-site management and so much more. Room Alert is an all-inclusive Business Continuity solution to minimizing and preventing the 30% of downtime that is caused by environment-related factors.  

The benefit of environment monitoring with Room Alert in manufacturing settings surpasses just the safety and integrity of the product. It can also be used to help keep your employees safe. By consistently overseeing your environment, you can identify any situations that could lead to issues for employees. With our Flood Sensor you have access to real-time recognition of flood or water presence in your manufacturing facility. Our Flood Sensors will detect leaking pipes and water accumulation on the floor. With this advanced notification from Room Alert, you can address potential safety concerns before these conditions result in an employee falling or otherwise getting injured due to the environment they are in.

Room Alert accounts for all kinds of environment related downtime that could jeopardize your manufacturing facility’s uptime and reputation, therefore providing you with the best continuity planning to ensure your routine business operations are not interrupted.

Where Should You Start?

Room Alert provides affordable and effective environment monitoring solutions to businesses and facilities of all kinds and sizes. With over 30 years of industry expertise, our team is the best qualified to guide you through configuring the perfect environment monitoring solution for protecting your facility. Our dedicated product specialists are happy to work with you to understand your unique needs and help you get the most from Room Alert monitors, sensors and accessories.

Contact Us

For any questions about environment monitoring with Room Alert, you can speak with a dedicated Product Specialist via email at Sales@AVTECH.com, by phone at 401.628.1600, or through our Live Chat feature right here on our website for a free consultation.           

For additional resources, please visit our YouTube Channel and be sure to read more of our articles to learn how Room Alert protects your assets and prevents costly damage. For all other information, please visit our Contact Page. Protect your facility…don’t wait until it’s too late.

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Of the top 10 most common safety issues in warehouses, several stem from extreme and uncontrolled/unmonitored environmental conditions. These issues include falls and slips, fires, harmful substances and a lack of awareness. Environment monitoring in warehouses allows conditions surrounding these issues to be monitored. By staying up to date on the physical conditions inside your warehouse, the risk of injury to employees is drastically decreased.

Environmental monitoring allows warehouses to tackle any changes in their environment and prevent costly downtime. Proactive environment monitoring through Room Alert offers immediate notifications when changes in your environment occur. For example, if there is a water leak in your warehouse, you can set up your Room Alert Account to quickly notify you with an email and text. Once you are notified, you can make a quick and educated decision before serious water damage happens. The key with Room Alert is prevention. Your warehouse will save money because your products were not damaged and you will improve your employees’ physical safety by preventing any falls or slips. Over 12% of the major warehouse injuries reported in 2013 were caused by slips and falls. Choosing to protect your warehouse with Room Alert ensures your employees’ physical safety.

Employee safety expands beyond just physical safety. High temperatures and humidity can negatively affect cognition. When employees’ cognition is impaired, avoidable and potentially deadly accidents are more likely to occur. Room Alert helps you monitor and regulate the temperature and humidity in your warehouse so employees are working in the best and safest conditions possible.

Another environmental factor that could impact employee safety is fire. Fires release smoke, making breathing difficult for employees. Employees with pre-existing issues such as asthma are at an increased risk of experiencing irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat, and nausea. Inhaling carbon monoxide decreases the body’s oxygen supply. This can cause headaches, reduce alertness, and aggravate a heart condition known as angina. Especially in warehouses with large machinery, it is important to ensure the health of employees so they do not hurt themselves or others. This is why airflow and air regulation is also extremely important. Room Alert offers a specific airflow sensor for this reason so you can make sure your warehouse is properly ventilated. Our airflow sensor provides real-time recognition of the airflow stoppage. Room Alert protects the products in your warehouse and ensures employee safety.

Room Alert promotes safety awareness in your warehouse. Thousands of terrible work-related injuries occur every year due to a lack of safety education. Room Alert keeps you constantly aware of all environmental conditions and helps eliminate any potential safety hazards.

Room Alert benefits your warehouse on several levels because it secures the safety of products, employees and overall efficiency and success. Improve employee safety and reduce any potential risks with Room Alert. Stay updated on the conditions of your facilities from anywhere at any time so you can make educated and proactive decisions regarding potential expensive damage.

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If you have any questions or want additional information on Room Alert and how it can protect your employees and warehouse against costly environmental damage such as water leaks and high temperatures, please visit our YouTube Channel or visit our Contact page for a free consultation with one of our dedicated Product Specialists today!

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Installing environmental monitoring in warehouses and other storage facilities keep everyone from employees to business owners in the know about important conditions such as extreme temperatures, high humidity, water leaks, smoke, and air-flow. Through being aware and informed, businesses can make proactive decisions on how to tackle environmental concerns before they unfold into costly disasters. 

All types of warehouses can benefit from environment monitoring because most products and materials are sensitive to certain hazardous conditions and have the potential to be damaged whether it be from high temperatures, humidity, water, and fire. Room Alert makes environmental monitoring easy and secure with features such as real-time updates/ notifications, monitoring, recording and reporting of data. Room Alert offers built-in firmware for standalone use, along with free local software, our online Room Alert Account portal and full compatibility with third-party SNMP monitoring tools. Room Alert also offers alert notifications via email, SMS, SMTP, dial-out, audio alert and more. Environmental monitoring through Room Alert gives your warehouse a reliable tool to prevent all kinds of environmental disasters.

Food and Beverage Warehouse Protection

One warehouse setting that can specifically benefit from Room Alert is the food industry. Proactive monitoring and staying up to date on the conditions in these warehouses is critical in preventing potential environmental disasters. Smoke damage, high temperatures and high humidity can quickly ruin products. High humidity can also promote mold which can quickly contaminate food and drinks. Losing power for extended periods can affect refrigeration. Water damage can ruin packaging. Being notified with a text or email via Room Alert will inform you of an environmental change, such as losing power, so you can act and save your products before irreversible damage occurs. Investing in Room Alert will pay off in the long run by preventing costly damages and downtime.

Keep Employees Safe With Room Alert

Every warehouse owner is concerned about employee safety and wants to reduce any potential risks. Water leaks can cause physical damage where employees are at a heightened risk for injury. High temperatures and humidity can negatively affect cognition. Employees are more likely to pass out, hit their heads, and generally experience feeling light-headed which is likely to lead to employees making preventable mistakes. Those mistakes can lead to employees hurting themselves, others, or overall slowing down the processes within the warehouse. Smoke damage can make breathing difficult and air regulation is important in warehouses. Room Alert allows you to stay updated on the conditions of your facilities from anywhere at any time so you can make educated and proactive decisions regarding potential expensive damage.

Prevent Cosmetics From Breaking Down Due To Heat And Humidity

Finally, the beauty and cosmetic industry can utilize Room Alerts as well. High temperatures and humidity will melt makeup formulas and possibly the packaging as well. High humidity, similar in food settings, will promote mold and mold contamination. Specifically, when makeup brushes are stored in moist, warm environments, they become a petri dish that help the microbes breed faster in the hairs of the brush. Flooding can ruin thousands of dollars of product. A rising dew point will promote condensation. This process leads to forming liquid water droplets which encourage the growth of bacteria. Bad bacteria leads to potential infections for consumers such as pink eye, staph infections, skin irritation and viral infections. High-end cosmetics use expensive ingredients and sensitive chemicals so it’s important to keep them protected from breaking down or becoming damaged from environment conditions before they even ship to stores and consumers. 

Protecting your warehouse and reducing unpredictability with Room Alert is a smart decision, thanks to the environmental monitoring capabilities of the devices and the useful features that come with Room Alert.

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If you have any questions or want additional information on Room Alert and how it can protect your warehouse against costly environmental damage such as water leaks and high temperatures, please visit our YouTube Channel or visit our Contact page for a free consultation with one of our dedicated Product Specialists today!

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