Climate Technology Monitoring

Climate technology monitoring is of great importance in our modern world. The use of an air conditioning system creates an optimal indoor climate. For people, the ideal temperature is around 20° Celsius and the optimal humidity of the indoor air is 50% relative humidity (RH).

A modern air conditioning system ensures optimal temperature, optimal humidity, and provides proper air quality in rooms and facilities.

In addition to offices, sales areas, apartments, hotel rooms, etc., many production rooms and storage areas also need to be adequately air-conditioned. Technical rooms and facilities such as IT and server rooms, data centers, or laboratories are also included. Here, reliable temperature monitoring and humidity sensor technology are essential.

Causes of Malfunction or Failure of Air Conditioning Systems

Every air conditioning system should be regularly serviced by a certified specialist company. In addition to replacing coolant and filters, important technical components such as compressors are also checked during maintenance.

However, even a well-maintained air conditioning system can fail at any time of day or night. Common causes of malfunction or total failure include failed evaporator fans, non-functioning defrost heaters, defective pumps, or valves. Continuous remote monitoring with a monitoring system and automated fault notification are therefore essential.

Consequences of Air Conditioning System Failure

The consequences of a malfunction or total failure of the air conditioning system can vary greatly.

While the effects of failed air conditioning in residential buildings, apartments, and hotel rooms may be limited, the impact on production and logistics infrastructures is much more severe.

An air conditioning failure is particularly threatening for server room and data center environments. Server, network, and storage hardware can overheat and fail in a very short time. The financial and legal consequences of an air conditioning failure can therefore be considerable. Modern alarm systems and monitoring systems help to prevent damage.

IP-Based Monitoring Solution for Air Conditioning Systems

Maintenance and fault notifications of existing cooling and air conditioning systems should be recorded around the clock and reported to the responsible facility managers and climate technicians without delay. With the monitoring devices offered by Didactum, cooling and air conditioning units can be monitored cost-effectively and reliably. Each monitoring device is Ethernet-based and operates stand-alone without the need for additional hardware or software installation.

The monitoring devices report faults in the cooling and air conditioning technology via email, SMS (*via GSM/LTE modem or email to SMS gateway). The content of the notification or alarm can even be customized if desired. Access via the Internet is possible using a web browser from a tablet, smartphone, PC, or notebook. The monitoring system is set up and configured via the German-language web interface. A built-in assistant guides the user through all important settings of the IP-based monitoring system for building technology.

Internet Connection of the Air Conditioning System

Existing potential-free alarm contacts of the cooling and air conditioning system(s) are simply connected to the IP-based monitoring system via two-wire cable.

In the web interface, each fault signal contact is individually named. Then you simply define how you and your colleagues should be informed in the event of a fault or failure of your cooling or air conditioning system. Monitoring of the fault indicators takes place in real time.

In addition to advanced SNMP traps for building or network management software, the monitoring system also sends email and SMS* alarm notifications. If desired, the system can also switch built-in relays.

Measuring and Monitoring Temperature and Humidity

The monitoring system also monitors important physical environmental parameters such as temperature, relative humidity, and air circulation. Temperature monitoring and the use of humidity sensors ensure maximum energy efficiency and operational safety.

Create important checklists and reports regarding air conditioning.

The measurement data recorded in real time can be visually displayed directly in the web interface. This allows you to see whether the air conditioning system is generating optimal temperature and humidity.

As part of building technology monitoring, a wide range of intelligent sensors is offered. Water sensors for detecting and reporting water leakage from the air conditioning system are also available. IP-enabled sensors for measuring and monitoring current and voltage are also available.

Expansion of Building Technology Monitoring

Many of the monitoring systems offered by Didactum are equipped with a CAN bus connection for expansion purposes.

If the sensor connections or potential-free dry contact inputs on the main unit are occupied, you can simply connect expansion units. These units can be placed up to 200 meters away using an RJ11 patch cable.

This allows you to integrate additional systems and equipment of building technology into the 24x7 monitoring systems from Didactum or measure important environmental factors such as temperature and humidity in additional rooms.