RF500 Wireless Monitoring
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1. RF512 has an integral temperature sensor plus connectors for two external thermistor probes and an external door sensor RF513 has integral temperature and humidity sensors and a connector for an external door sensor RF515 can be connected to a control loop and programmed to measure an extensive range of parameters such as pressure gas flow level dissolved oxygen CO and many more RF516 is a precision temperature transmitter with an integral temperature sensor plus connectors for one external PT100 probe and an external door sensor Other common features include e Low battery indicator on the transmitter and via the web view e Probe faults transmitted and shown in the web view e Choice of 1 year battery or mains power for RF512 RF513 and RF516 Accessories Accessories include single and duplex penetration and air probes door event sensors and siren klaxon for alarms Please contact the Comark Sales Office or your Comark representative for full details e Large LCD allows local view of temperature RH RF513 and door opening information plus alarms and RF status e LEDs for active alarm indication e High gain antenna e Selectable scales C or F RH or DP RF513 e Compact size waterproof case with BioCote antimicrobial surface protection e Secure Lumberg connector for probes e Door event sensor e AC Mains power connector RF500 Applications include catering foodservice food manufacture pharmace2. RF500 Wireless Monitoring Exceptional data integrity Complete peace of mind N W COMARK A Fluke Company RF500 Provides effortless 24 7 monitoring of temperature humidity door events and other parameters Key benefits include e Accurate records without compromise e Secure multi user access to data via the internet at any time e Alarm notification via email phone or SMS e Transmitters that are waterproof and accurate and have a long battery life e Compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements e Plus it s easy to install use and maintain The system achieves unprecedented levels of efficiency and reliability through its use of the latest low power RF technology with built in mesh networking and transmitters with bi directional communications The RF500 System The RF500 Wireless Monitoring System is an accurate reliable and flexible method of collecting real time temperature humidity and door event data It uses a network of remote sensors and probes to collect and transmit information to a Gateway unit which manages the system and collects and stores the data The result is efficient and versatile round the clock monitoring for just about any industry Advanced features include ADR Automatic Data Retrieval In the event of a power failure data is stored in the RF500 transmitter then automatically transmitted to the Gateway as soon as the network is restored so no data is lost
3. CSV Report Data from individual for any high security application where protection of your transmitters can be exported to CSV File as required products and good name is paramount Rapid identification and notification of alarm conditions provides all the necessary Mean Kinetic Temperature values can be calculated for assurances for due diligence and HACCP procedures critical areas such as drug and vaccine storage RF500 Market leading data integrity No awkward gaps In your records eoecerec reece eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee see eee sree eee eee eee eee reese reece eee eee ee eeseeeseereseeereeeeeeeeee Alarms include e Notification via screens email SMS or voice with the ability to select which personnel are notified in line with work rotas Alarm delay option system will not indicate out of range status until the temperature has been out of range for a set period of time ideal for defrost cycles and restocking Dynamic alarms selectable by time allowing more than one alarm level for a single sensor Typical uses are cycling incubators or long defrost cycles Third party service provider required Transmitters Transmitters are waterproof and include an LCD for instant data display and an LED for local alarm indication Four models cover every temperature and humidity requirement and each incorporates advanced RF technology to maximise range and satisfy the highest levels of data integrity
4. Mesh Network established through powered transmitters This enables the system to automatically adjust to any changes in the environment rerouting signals as required to ensure that the data is always returned to the Gateway YEAR WARRANTY Manual checks on temperature and humidity are a thing of the past The RF500 does it automatically reducing labour costs eliminating errors and ensuring complete records are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements In the event of readings falling outside pre set limits alarm notification via screens SMS email or voice allows immediate corrective action to be taken This can make all the difference in terms of saving your product and protecting your reputation The RF500 answers market demands for a quick reliable system which is easy to understand and operate but can just as easily be reconfigured or expanded in line with changing needs Third party service provider required Signal via route B D blocked by open chill room door System automatically re routes signal via B F or B C amen Winrar AA Ae KA AA LAB 10 Double as Instant alarm notification is via screens sms voice or email to your PC PDA mobile or pager m E The above schematic shows how in the event of signals being blocked by shifting stock open doors or parked vehicles RF500 transmitters automatically seek an alternative route AN r fa SE Oe n A Frew s
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7. automatically e Incubators and test chambers between the two There is no hard drive and no fan so there are fewer components to wear out The new Warehousing distribution and transport Perishable goods such as blood products and costly RF500A has low power consumption an important test reagents consideration in any industry and the RF500AP provides i the option of power over Ethernet or mains The Gateway Practical functionality allows you to connects directly to the local area network permitting 24 7 single or multi user access via the internet e Stop and start logging e View or program tasks Programming or data access is achieved via a PC or PDA from any location Multi user access can be controlled via built in safeguards configured to ensure that staff only between the two have access to information relevant to their needs and can e View events for a selected day only make changes deemed appropriate by the system administrator There are no hidden charges for licences and there is no limit on the number of users you dictate how many or how few people have access e View data as graphs or tables and toggle e Super User function allows multi Gateway visibility from one screen Export function allows the user to define an automated With a full audit trail electronic signatures and data protection download of the whole system data via a Comma to meet the requirements of 21CFR Part 11 RF500 is ideal Separated Values
8. er Adaptor 100 240VAC 310mA 50 60Hz Battery Backup 4 3Ah Ni Mh Rechargeable Battery Running time approximately 1 hour Transmitters RF512 RF513 RF515 and RF516 Temperature Measurement Range Internal Thermistor Sensor RF512 RF516 Integral Thermistor Sensor RF513 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 4156 F External Sensor 40 C to 125 C 40 F to 257 F External Pt100 Sensor 200 C to 400 C 328 F 750 F Humidity Measurement Range 10 to 90 RH System Accuracy with Standard Sensors Temperature 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F External Thermistor 20 C to 70 C External Thermistor full range Internal Thermistor 20 C to 70 C 0 5 C 0 9 F i O o Fr 0 5 1 0 F External Pt100 over 50 C range between two calibration points 0 1 C 0 2 F system including probe Pt100 full range 0 05 C 0 1 F plus probe Humidity 10 90 RH 3 Volts Milliamps at 23 C 0 3 of reading Pt100 Connection Type 4 wire Pt100 Sensor Drive Current 400A Nominal Resolution Temperature Thermistor 0 1 C 0 2 F Pt100 0 015 C 0 03 F Door Sensor 7 5 seconds Humidity 10 to 90 RH 0 1 Internal RF range cannot be guaranteed as it varies from building to building Requirement for all hardware is always determined on site by a physical survey A BioCote antimicrobial impregnated into the instrument cases and probe handles This inhibits the growth of harmful organisms and is becomi
9. ng accepted with HACCP and due diligence procedures as an important extra level of defence against cross contamination BIOCOTE Selected Comark thermometers probes and data loggers have an advanced BioCote For further details visit the BioCote website www biocote com Distributed by C189 6 EN Comark J46651 09 10 For more information click on www comarklitd com or www comarkusa com Power Sources RF500A and RF500AP AC power adaptor rechargeable NiMh battery RFSOOAP only Power over Ethernet PoE capability Compliant to IEEE 802 3af Clock Accurac 4ppm 2 minutes per year Relay Outputs SW1 amp SW2 Two individual 2 5mm jack sockets Contacts 24Vdc 500mA maximum Power Consumption 12W typical Dimensions Weight 1 3Kg Volts Milliamps 0 10V 0 1V 4 20MA Storage Temperature L 225mm x W 150mm x D 40mm mV 0 1mV 1uA 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F RF Frequency 2 4GHz using IEEE 802 15 4 Standard Antenna External removable omni directional with pivot Length 90mm from pivot High Gain Antenna optional Length 235mm from pivot Radio Range Clock Accuracy Typically 50 metres indoors 20ppm 1 minute month at 25 C 77k Logging Memory 32000 records Logging Frequency Monitoring Frequency Programmable between 1 minute and 60 minutes 1 minute LEDs Red Warning Case Material Green External Power Over m
10. oulded food safe clear Polycarbonate with BioCote antimicrobial Environmental Protection Transmitters Battery Type KKK Battery Life Dimensions Case enclosure designed to meet IP67 BS6059 Replaceable Lithium C Cell Saft LSH14 Light Part No RFBATT 1 year L 170mm x W 88mm x D 34mm Weight 200g Transmitters will synchronise their clocks with the Gateway at midnight When used at 23 C room temperature and radio rate of 15 minutes Battery life is up to 3 years with a heavy duty battery Contact Comark for details WARRANTY All Comark instruments have a minimum one year warranty unless otherwise stated The warranty period for temperature probes is for six months and all other probes and electrodes are unwarranted because the conditions of use are beyond our control The Comark warranty covers manufacturing defects and component failures on all products returned to Comark premises and applies worldwide The warranty does not affect your statutory rights In line with our policy of continuous development we reserve the right to alter any product specifications without notice All products are covered by our Quality Management System which is compliant with BS EN ISO 9001 2008 for the design manufacture supply service repair and recalibration of electronic measuring instruments and equipment Comark Instruments Bury Mead Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RT UK Tel 0844 44 844 815
11. usy labs fitted with state of the art electronic equipment Benefits e Compliance with MHRA and CPA requirements e Peace of mind because all areas are alarmed e No more manual readings so no human error e All data available to key people from their own office e Choice of alarm methods for notification day or night and maintaining written records The company also wanted to monitor temperatures in their chilled storage warehouse Solution The RF500 system supplied can be programmed to provide independently variable logging rates for each individual transmitter in line with the task being carried out The single coordinated system has answered all the customer s needs including compliance with the company s criteria which required 100 reliability in terms of logging rates and accuracy The customer is also satisfied that all the data captured will stand up to scrutiny Benefits e The ability to show that products have been cooked in accordance with customer s instructions e Meets all data requirements for BRC auditing e Automated and consistent record keeping with little risk of human error Technical specifications RF500A Gateway Number of Channels Up to 256 Number of Transmitters Up to 64 Storage Capacity Up to 10 years storage RF Frequency 2 4 GHz using IEEE 802 15 4 Battery Life 1 hour Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity 10 90 RH non condensing Pow
12. utical healthcare warehousing and retail Case History 1 Customer A Healthcare Trust Requirement To upgrade existing temperature monitoring methods Previous methods relied on a combination of equipment displays data loggers chart recorders and manual recording which in terms of remote blood banks alone was taking a member of staff 2 hours per day The new system needed to be fully automatic capable of operating 24 hours per day 365 days per year Case History 2 Customer Food Manufacturer Sauces Requirement he company needed to be able to prove to the British Retail Consortium BRC that its cooking cycles had been completed correctly Historically this was done by manually recording temperatures from chart recorders or other devices across four hospital sites with six pathology labs eight blood banks and a total of 180 monitoring points Solution An RF500 system with 14 Gateway units has fulfilled all the customer s requirements It allows data from all locations to be viewed locally and remotely by different people within the trust and includes an email alarm system for each separate Gateway as well as visible alarms on each transmitter Monitoring points range from 80 C freezers fridges cold rooms and incubators and the system provides almost permanent mapping for super critical areas such as blood fridges The robust RF signal has proved effective with no loss of data even across large b
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