By Rob Fusco, Director of Business Development, Sensaphone
When it comes to laboratory work involving critical samples, specimens, pharmaceuticals or other sensitive assets, the ambient lab environment and conditions within refrigerators and freezers play a vital role in preserving the integrity of these valuable resources.
Remote monitoring systems provide early warnings of changes in conditions that can impact laboratory safety and performance. These real-time notifications allow personnel to take fast action to correct the situation. In addition, cloud-based monitoring systems enable users to monitor current status, make programming changes and review data logs on a mobile device via a web page or app. With systems that are not cloud-based, users access status conditions through a local area network.
The systems also provide data logging to demonstrate that the area or cold storage unit is maintaining appropriate condition levels. Information is logged over time, which enables lab personnel to identify trends that could indicate equipment problems.
This article examines ways to use a remote monitoring system to maintain optimal laboratory operating conditions.
Ambient Environment in the Lab
Often laboratory processes require a controlled environment or clean room where operators must control factors like temperature, air flow, humidity and airborne particulates. These work areas must maintain specific parameters to ensure that environmental conditions do not compromise products.
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