One of the biggest challenges in industries that require temperature and humidity control is ensuring the proper storage of raw materials and products while complying with all regulations. To achieve this, monitoring must be accurate, reliable, and continuous.
The first major challenge is measurement accuracy. Inaccurate sensors can compromise product quality. Additionally, sensors must be properly calibrated and certified, ensuring that records remain within the required standards and comply with current regulations such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
Another critical aspect is continuous monitoring. Relying on manual records or fragile systems can lead to reporting failures and even product loss due to unreliable data, resulting in significant financial losses.
Beyond technical and regulatory challenges, there is also an economic factor. Replacing existing systems can be difficult, so the ideal solution must be flexible, integrating seamlessly with current systems without complications or additional costs.
NOVUS developed the Climate Air+ solution to overcome these challenges, combining two innovative devices: RHT Air+ and AirGate Air+.
The RHT Air+ is a temperature and humidity sensor that automatically collects, records, and stores data in its memory. It then sends this information directly to the AirGate Air+, which also records and reads the data and transmits it online to a cloud or SCADA platform.
The devices communicate via radio, ensuring a stable connection even in environments with physical barriers, with a range of up to 3 km. This means that product movement does not interfere with data transmission.
With a storage capacity of up to 50 days and a 5-minute publishing interval, both devices ensure that even in extreme situations, such as power failures, data remains secure.
The RHT Air+ operates on a non-rechargeable internal battery, which can last up to two years depending on the publishing interval, or it can be powered via a USB-C port with a 5V DC power supply.
Meanwhile, the AirGate Air+ is powered by an external power source of 8 to 30V DC. Each AirGate Air+ receives information from up to 32 RHT Air+ devices, forming islands of continuous, precise, and secure monitoring.
Want to learn more? Visit the product page and discover all the details of this innovation: Climate-Air-Plus
Climate Air+: Temperature and Humidity Monitoring
Aerospace and Defense, Agriculture, Beverage and Food, Factory Automation, Industries, Medical, New Technology, News & Events, Pharmaceutical, Products, SCADAThe Climate Air+ Solution combines RHT Air+ and AirGate Air+ devices to provide accurate, secure, and scalable temperature and humidity monitoring in critical environments such as pharmaceutical warehouses, data centers, and industrial facilities.
With LoRa technology for long-range communication and proprietary encryption for data security, this solution ensures regulatory compliance and operational continuity, even in challenging environments.
• Pharmaceutical Warehouses
• Data Centers
• Logistics and Industry
• Clean Rooms and Laboratories
The importance of reliable monitoring in the pharmaceutical industry
One of the biggest challenges in industries that require temperature and humidity control is ensuring the proper storage of raw materials and products while complying with all regulations. To achieve this, monitoring must be accurate, reliable, and continuous.
The first major challenge is measurement accuracy. Inaccurate sensors can compromise product quality. Additionally, sensors must be properly calibrated and certified, ensuring that records remain within the required standards and comply with current regulations such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
Another critical aspect is continuous monitoring. Relying on manual records or fragile systems can lead to reporting failures and even product loss due to unreliable data, resulting in significant financial losses.
Beyond technical and regulatory challenges, there is also an economic factor. Replacing existing systems can be difficult, so the ideal solution must be flexible, integrating seamlessly with current systems without complications or additional costs.
NOVUS developed the Climate Air+ solution to overcome these challenges, combining two innovative devices: RHT Air+ and AirGate Air+.
The RHT Air+ is a temperature and humidity sensor that automatically collects, records, and stores data in its memory. It then sends this information directly to the AirGate Air+, which also records and reads the data and transmits it online to a cloud or SCADA platform.
The devices communicate via radio, ensuring a stable connection even in environments with physical barriers, with a range of up to 3 km. This means that product movement does not interfere with data transmission.
With a storage capacity of up to 50 days and a 5-minute publishing interval, both devices ensure that even in extreme situations, such as power failures, data remains secure.
The RHT Air+ operates on a non-rechargeable internal battery, which can last up to two years depending on the publishing interval, or it can be powered via a USB-C port with a 5V DC power supply.
Meanwhile, the AirGate Air+ is powered by an external power source of 8 to 30V DC. Each AirGate Air+ receives information from up to 32 RHT Air+ devices, forming islands of continuous, precise, and secure monitoring.
Want to learn more? Visit the product page and discover all the details of this innovation: Climate-Air-Plus
Learn to ski with the help of a Tyro remote control
News & EventsThere are many countries where there is no snow to ski on, or simply because there are no mountains. Winter sport enthusiasts who want to gain some experience before going to the slopes in the mountains can do this at a local indoor ski center.
Learn how to ski or snowboard step by step
SkiMachine from the Netherlands, supplier of indoor ski slopes, delivers machines which can be adjusted to the desired height with a conveyor belt covered with so-called ski grass. The conveyor belt is positioned at an angle and moves upwards to the top of the slope; this simulates the sliding speed on the slopes. A sprayer installation keeps the slope moist to give an optimum sliding experience.
Depending on the pupil skier’s competency, a practice bar can be mounted, and they can see themselves moving through a big two-way mirror. The indoor ski slopes are used to give skiing and snowboarding lessons.
Safety first
When a pupil touches a drawstring, the conveyor stops immediately. This prevents him or her from being pushed against the wall after a fall. A drawstring is fastened at the top and on both sides of the slope. In addition, there is a sensor on the top side of the slope that immediately stops the conveyor as soon as this type of movement is detected. The remote control provided by Tyro can manage the speed and also function as an extra stop.
Possible places where the teacher can stand
The Pyxis Auriga for operating a ski slope
The teacher has complete control with the Pyxis wireless control which has four function keys. In addition to increasing and reducing the speed, the machine can also be switched on or off, as is normally done. If a student loses balance, he or she can immediately press the quick stop button; the remote control and the receiver have a reaction time of less than 0.1 of a second. The Auriga receiver is connected to the control box.
A Tyro remote control is also delivered as a standard part of the ski slopes. Besides your own icons the remote control is also provided with your logo.
What is SIL3/PLe and SIL2/PLd
News & EventsThe DS range of speed and standstill monitors are all SIL3/PLe and SIL2/PLd certified.
The abbreviation SIL (Safety Integrity Level) comes from the field of functional safety and is used in the international standard IEC 61508. The specific standard of safety-relevant electrical control systems is defined in the IEC or EN 62061.
The reliability of safety functions of electrical systems is classified into four different safety integrity levels. These classifications are SIL1 to SIL4. SIL1 is the lowest reliability classification, and SIL4 is the highest. The DS range of safety speed monitors can achieve a SIL3 safety integrity level.
PL (Performance Level) is used similarly to the safety integrity level when classifying safety classes. The performance level falls under the standard ISO 13849. This classification takes place from PLa to PLe. PLa has the lowest risk reduction, and PLe has the highest. The DS range of safety relays is certified up to PLe.
The picture below depicts the risk analysis, which assists in the calculation of the performance level. The first analysis step, S determines the severity of the injuries that can be sustained due to an accident. The analysis F deals with the frequency of a possible accident or the duration of the user’s stay under the risk. There is also a section regarding the possibility of avoiding the threat and the limitation of the damage that might occur. Consequently, high-risk applications require components with the highest performance level PLe, such as the DS Range of speed monitors.
The table in the picture compares the performance level to the corresponding safety integrity level. As a result, the combinations SIL3/PLe and SIL2/PLd can be derived.
Professional wood-splitting using a radio remote – Forestry
Agriculture, Forestry, Industries, Off Highway Vehicle, Pulp and PaperA trend that we as exhibitors saw at the last ‘Agritechnica’ trade fair in Hanover is the rediscovery of wood for heating and generating electricity. Wood is gaining a lot of popularity as a renewable energy source and its financial advantages.
Log-splitter
Special forestry machines are used both for the preservation and the processing of the wood. An example of such a machine is a log splitter, which helps cut the tree trunks into small pieces.
Forestry machines are remotely controlled
Splitters are hydraulically driven. They split logs in a vertical or horizontal position. A thick tree trunk is very heavy, and therefore, to simplify the transportation of those thick trunks to the splitter, a compact winch is mostly mounted on the machine.
Fornax Basic Safe remote control
The manufacturer of log splitters uses the Tyro Fornax Basic / Aquarius remote control for this application.
Radio remote attached to a belt
During the dragging of the tree trunks, it is important to position them correctly on the splitter. By means of a belt-clip, the operator can attach the remote to his belt. This makes it easier for him to use the remote control when required to adjust the position of the tree trunk. He can now operate the winch to pull the tree trunk and position it as desired without going back and forth to the splitting machine. Thus, having a Tyro remote is a definite plus in terms of comfort and convenience, with a positive effect on productivity.
Radio Control Comes to Compact Equipment
Agriculture, Concrete and Aggregate, Factory Automation, Hydraulics, Industries, Off Highway Vehicle, Oil and Gas, Robotics, Water