Sensor of the week(36): Temperature sensing
- Daan te Nuijl
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
LoRaWAN for Smarter Temperature Monitoring
In healthcare settings, whether in pharmacies, hospitals, or industrial storage facilities,temperature control is mission-critical. Even minor fluctuations in cold chain environments can compromise medication efficacy, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. That’s where LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) comes into play: a wireless, cost-efficient IoT network that enables seamless, long-range sensor connectivity. Several sensors are available for different applications.
Key Features temperature sensor
ACCURACY & FLEXIBILITY: Supports multiple high-precision PT100 probes and optional door-magnetic switch for versatile use.
ROBUST & DEPENDABLE: Rated IP65 for dust and water resistance with anti-tamper data recording compliant with HACCP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11B standards.
RICH DATA MANAGEMENT: Stores up to 10,000 historical readings, offers data retransmission, and exports via secure PDF/CSV. Of course this sensor integrates in real time with our www.alltrace.com platform.
LONG-LIFE & EASY DEPLOYMENT: Low-power LCD display, battery life stretching between 5–15 years depending on configuration, NFC and USB-C setup
COLD-CHAIN CERTIFICATIONS: Supports EN12830 standard for cold-chain traceability and automation.
Smart Lorawan temperature sensing
High-Impact Use Cases
1. Industrial Storage Environments (e.g., Medical Warehouses)
Large-scale storage facilities often manage sensitive materials requiring precise temperature zones. This sensor can monitor multiple areas, like cold chambers and loading docks. Real-time alerts and local data logs help prevent storage deviations, and LoRaWAN ensures connectivity across vast distances without dense wiring or infrastructure.
2. Pharmaceuticals & Pharmacy Cold Chain
From vaccine stockrooms to medication fridges, pharmacies demand ultra-reliable and tamper-evident monitoring. With its EN12830 certification and compliance with HACCP and 21 CFR Part 11B, this sensor provides secure, traceable data. Plus, optional food-grade probes and real time database storage eliminate manual record-keeping, improving workflow efficiency and regulatory readiness.
3. Hospital Refrigerators & Freezers
In clinical settings, equipment like vaccine fridges, blood storage units, and lab freezers are critical assets. By attaching this sensor outside units (with the probe inside), responsibility shifts from manual checks to automated monitoring. The door-magnet switch tracks door openings, while battery longevity and remote setup via NFC/USB-C mean minimal disturbance during maintenance. If temperatures rise or doors remain open too long, the Alltrace system triggers instant alerts via our app and platform.
Bringing It All Together for Operations Managers
For operations leaders in healthcare, this sensor presents a compelling solution that checks all the right boxes:
Challenge | Temp sensor |
Consistent cold chain compliance | EN12830, HACCP, and 21 CFR Part 11B compliance ensures trusted records |
Avoiding manual errors | Automated data logging via the Alltrace.com platform |
Connectivity across facilities | LoRaWAN offers up to ~2 km (urban) |
Low maintenance deployment | Long battery life and remote setup mean less service overhead (5-15 years) |
Preventing costly failures | Threshold alarms and data retransmission provide proactive risk mitigation |
Conclusion
This Temperature Sensor redefines temperature surveillance in healthcare operations: it's accurate, rugged, automated, and future-ready. Whether ensuring pharmaceutical integrity in the cold chain, maintaining safety in hospital fridges, or optimizing storage across facilities, it empowers you to anticipate potential issues.
