Sonicu costs are considerably more reasonable than our historic system, as well as other competitors on the market. The equipment is robust but simple to learn and utilize.
Having safe and secure storage provides reassurance that any future family building efforts will be protected. Sonicu gave us the ability to more easily put our head on the pillows and sleep easier at night knowing we had invested in a strong monitoring system.”
Temperature Monitoring System
If you’re looking for a cloud-based hospital temperature monitoring system that helps your team eliminate manual logging, improve compliance readiness and protect all your temperature sensitive assets, you’ve arrived at the right place.
Some of the finest names in healthcare and research, including Indiana University Health, University of Michigan Health System and Stanford University, rely on Sonicu to provide robust continuous temperature monitoring for their cold and frozen environments.
These respected healthcare and research brands turn to Sonicu for three primary reasons:
- Operational Efficiency: Virtually eliminate the need for tedious and costly manual logging
- Compliance Automation: Respond to virtually any regulatory audit or inspection in a few clicks with our reports section
- Asset Protection: Detect and respond to any temperature excursion that can threaten virtually anything perishable: food, drugs, vaccines, research, etc.
When you combine these three significant feature benefits, our clients average about $80,000 of savings for every 100 hospital beds.
At research or university locations without beds, it’s not hard to imagine the time savings alone by simply not having staff manually record temperatures several times per day.
Our customers stay with us thanks to our American-based customer support that is never more than a phone call away.
While our technology is intuitive and powerful, we know it’s only as strong as the people who stand behind it.
A temperature monitoring system is a system that automatically measures and records temperatures in an environment.
Organizations such as
- Hospitals and clinics
- Laboratories and research centers
- Pharmacies and
- School (K-12) nutrition and cafeteria settings
- and food service organizations
use temperature monitoring systems to ensure that their products are stored at the proper temperatures as well as to better manage their compliance requirements.
This helps prevent spoilage, contamination, and other issues that can arise if safe temperature ranges are not maintained properly.
Installing a system like Sonicu can also demonstrate to regulators and auditors that your organization is investing to manage temperature integrity appropriately and in a timely manner.
There are several types of temperature monitoring systems available for organizations to choose from.
These can range from low-cost options without much technical support or rich features that can be bought simply off e-commerce platforms or robust systems trusted by more complex and demanding organizations.
Some of these include wired systems with sensors connected directly to a computer or network.
Some temperature monitors systems leverage cellular networks that send data via cellular networks while other wireless temperature and humidity sensors transmit data wirelessly over a local area network.
Each type of system has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on the organization's needs.
You can learn more about how our software helps compliance professionals in these case studies:
Discount Drug Mart: Power Outage Protection + Compliance Automation
Problem: Transitioning from manual temperature logs and reactive power outage management
Solution: Adopting Sonicu's advanced system for seamless temperature monitoring and real-time power outage alerts across its 77 locations.
Hendricks Health: From Nutrition to the OR
Problem: The need to improve compliance and safety across various departments, starting from nutrition to the operating rooms.
Solution: Upgraded monitoring systems to enhance patient safety and streamline compliance across multiple facilities, including local YMCA rehabilitation facilities.
IU Health: Enterprise Monitoring
Problem: Challenges of using a locally based server and multiple monitoring solutions across departments.
Solution: Transitioned to a single, cloud-based solution with Sonicu to enhance monitoring capabilities across more than a dozen locations and the IU School of Medicine.
Advanced systems like Sonicu provide the option to choose between whichever data transmission method works best for your organization.
Sonicu also includes SoniLink as a data transmission method, which completely removes the security challenges of Wi-Fi as well as the network coverage issues of cellular.
SoniLink relies on 900 Mhz radio transmission to carry the monitoring data from the sensors to a central hub before it is routed to the Amazon Web Services cloud.
There are quite a few benefits to using an effective remote temperature monitoring system for your organization.
First of all, a reliable automated system for monitoring temperature fluctuations allows organizations to keep track of temperatures in multiple locations simultaneously from one remote location.
Many Sonicu customers rely on the Sonicu dashboard to gain visibility on cold/frozen assets as well as sensitive environments from different physical locations.
This eliminates the need for individual manual checks which can be time-consuming and create the potential for costly human error.
Many Sonicu customers cite the cost savings of reduced manual processes as their primary reason for investing in a system, especially in an era of challenges staffing and the rising cost of labor.
“While most customers are focused on temperature monitoring as a way to either protect their assets or automate their regulatory compliance, we’re seeing more and more customers investing in temperature monitoring as a way to hedge against the long term cost of labor involved in manual processes that have been the norm for a long time,” said Bryan Mitchell, Vice President, Sonicu.
Many remote systems (like Sonicu) send alerts in real time when temperatures exceed predetermined thresholds so that corrective action can be taken immediately — before any damage is done.
Some remote temperature monitoring systems offer additional features such as automatic data logging over time, which allows organizations to track trends in the environmental conditions of their facilities or compare different locations against each other to ensure consistency.
Automatic temperature data logging can help identify areas where improvements may be needed or illuminate potential performance issues before they become serious issues.
A wireless temperature monitoring system is an invaluable tool for any organization that needs to maintain optimal conditions for its temperature-sensitive assets.
With the right system in place, organizations can rest assured knowing that their products will remain safe and secure and that they will always have easy access to a thorough log of all temperature data.
What Is Temperature Monitoring?
Temperature monitoring is the process of measuring and recording temperatures in a given environment.
A temperature monitoring system is an interconnected network of tools that organizations use to monitor the temperature of a cold and/or frozen device, room, building, or other space.
A typical temperature monitoring system project includes wireless sensors, communicating meters, and displays that measure and record temperature data and route it to the cloud.
Organizations such as hospitals, laboratories, and pharmacies use wireless temperature monitoring systems to protect their assets and improve regulatory compliance.
These systems can be used to monitor critical environmental conditions like refrigeration units or storage areas for dangerous or valuable materials.
Wireless thermostat sensors allow organizations to remotely monitor temperatures in these areas from any location with an internet connection.
This allows them to quickly respond if the temperature deviates from acceptable levels. Sonicu has many case studies like those listed below show how customers respond in real-time to temperature excursions to protect their precious and perishable assets.
Exide Technologies: Air Pressure Differential for Construction
https://www.sonicu.com/exide-case-study
MiraVista Diagnostics: Laboratory Monitoring
https://www.sonicu.com/miravista-case-study-temperature-monitoring
Piazza Produce: Food Distribution Temperature Monitoring
https://www.sonicu.com/piazza-produce-case-study
Xytex Sperm Bank:
https://www.sonicu.com/xytex-sperm-bank-termperture-monitoring
Additionally, many wireless temperature monitoring systems are capable of providing detailed records that can be used for compliance purposes.
Remote Temperature Monitoring System
A remote temperature monitoring system can make it easier for organizations like hospitals and pharmacies to monitor and log environmental temperature data.
Many kinds of companies can use this type of technology to ensure the safety of products, such as food, medicines, and other items that require specific temperatures for storage.
Organizations can also use remote temperature monitoring via cell phone apps or text messages in order to keep track of their environment’s temperatures without having to be physically present at the location.
The Sonicu mobile app is a powerful tool that scores of our customers rely on to stay connected to their cold and frozen assets as well as their sensitive environments.
“I absolutely love the mobile app and I’m on it every weekend so I don’t come in Monday morning with anxiety around the temperatures over the weekend,” said Julie Nagel, Vaccine Coordinator, Hamilton County Health Department. “It’s been a life saver for me as we had a save on Sunday one time that would not have happened without the mobile app.”
This type of technology is particularly useful for organizations with multiple locations where it may not be possible for staff members to constantly check on each location’s environment.
Remote clinics that are often closed on the weekends are common applications where a wireless temperature monitoring system can help facility and compliance leaders keep an eye on their cold and frozen assets.
For those who need to know how to monitor temperature remotely without Wi-Fi, there are several options available.
For example, some systems use radio frequency signals instead of Wi-Fi to transmit data from sensors back to a central hub,
Additionally, some systems provide the option of using cellular networks to transmit temperature data, allowing users to access their data even when there is no Wi-Fi connection available in the area.
Ultimately, remote temperature monitoring systems provide an efficient way for organizations like hospitals and pharmacies to ensure that their temperature-sensitive assets are stored safely at all times.
Even if your organization does not have a Wi-Fi network available, remote temperature monitoring via cell phone or radio frequency transmission can provide real-time updates on environmental temperatures from any location with cellular network coverage.
You can learn more about how our software helps compliance professionals in these case studies:
Cryopoint: Mission-Critical Monitoring
Problem: Cryopoint faced calibration challenges with their legacy monitoring system and issues with a server-based system, putting critical samples at risk.
Solution: Transitioned to Sonicu's SoniCloud and its mobile-first solution, enhancing reliability in monitoring and easing operations.
Ohio University Innovation Center
Problem: Tech and tech-enabled startups at the Innovation Center needed reliable support systems for temperature and environmental monitoring due to the requirements of grant-funded projects.
Solution: Implement Sonicu for comprehensive monitoring of temperature, ambient humidity, and air pressure differential, ensuring necessary protection and compliance.
Hancock Regional Health: Enterprise Monitoring from Sound to Environmental
Problem: Disparate monitoring systems were taxing the staff with many manual processes, leading to inefficiencies and reduced asset protection.
Solution: CEO Steve Long initiated the adoption of a consolidated monitoring program for temperature, environmental, and sound, which automated compliance and reduced manual logging.
Wireless Temperature Monitoring System
A wireless temperature monitoring system is a network of room temperature monitoring devices that organizations like pharmacies, laboratories, hospitals, and many others can use to monitor temperatures at all times, from almost any location.
This type of system is ideal for businesses, medical facilities, and other organizations that need to ensure certain environments remain within specific temperature ranges.
Wireless temperature monitoring systems typically come with several key features designed to make the process of managing temperatures easier.
For example, most systems offer automatic data logging capabilities so that all readings are reliably recorded and stored for future reference. Sonicu offers unlimited data storage as well as unlimited users so customers are able to
This makes it easy to review past temperatures and identify any trends or anomalies in the data over time.
Additionally, many systems also provide automated compliance report generation so that users can quickly generate reports on temperature readings for regulatory purposes or other needs.
Sonicu is a great example of a wireless temperature monitoring system that includes all of these vital data logging and compliance reporting capabilities.
The sensors used in remote temperature monitoring systems are typically connected wirelessly, via radio frequency, cellular service, or wireless internet, which allows them to communicate with each other without the need for cables or wires.
This makes installation much easier and more cost-effective than traditional wired solutions and ensures reliable communication between all devices in the network.
Furthermore, most wireless temperature monitoring systems include user-friendly software dashboards which allow users to easily configure settings and view real-time data from anywhere with an internet connection.
This makes it easy for users to keep an eye on their environment remotely if needed and take action if necessary when temperatures exceed pre-set thresholds set by the user themselves.
A wireless temperature monitoring system is one of the most effective ways for locations like pharmacies, laboratories, and healthcare facilities to ensure their environments remain within safe ranges at all times. They can also provide valuable insights and help improve compliance through automatic data logging capabilities and automated report generation features.
Wi-Fi Temperature Monitor
Wi-Fi temperature sensors are useful in a variety of industries, including healthcare, food, and pharmaceuticals.
Wireless temperature sensors allow organizations to remotely monitor the temperatures of their products to ensure that they remain within the necessary ranges for optimal safety and quality.
The best Wi-Fi temperature sensor is one that is reliable and easy to use.
A plug in Wi-Fi temperature sensor is an ideal choice for many types of organizations because it can be quickly installed with minimal effort. This type of sensor transmits data over a wireless network, allowing staff to monitor the data from anywhere with an internet connection.
Wi-Fi temperature sensors have the advantage of being able to communicate changes in temperature very quickly, allowing organizations to take corrective action promptly if needed.
Many organizations in a wide variety of industries rely on Wi-Fi temperature monitors to help protect their products from spoilage or contamination due to improper temperatures.
For example, a hospital may use a Wi-Fi temperature monitor to ensure that vaccines are stored at the correct temperatures during transport or storage.
Similarly, food processing plants may use remote temperature monitors to make sure that refrigerated items remain at safe temperatures throughout the production process.
Some of the most important feature of the Sonicu temperature monitoring system include:
- American-based Customer Service and Tech Support
- Redundancy of Power/Connectivity to protect data integrity
- SNAP calibration service for NIST compliance
- Hardware assembled in the United States
- Built on AWS Cloud for simplicity, speed, reliability and scalability
Laboratory Temperature Monitoring System
Wireless temperature monitoring in laboratories is an invaluable tool for lab directors.
By using a lab monitoring system, directors can ensure that laboratory temperature and humidity standards are met at all times.
This is important to protect priceless research from being damaged or destroyed due to extreme temperatures or fluctuations in humidity levels.
A reliable lab fridge or freezer temperature monitoring system like Sonicu provides real-time data on the temperature of the laboratory environment and any refrigerators used for storing samples and other materials.
This allows lab directors to quickly identify when temperatures are too high or low, so they can take corrective action before any damage occurs.
Sonicu's remote alerts make it possible for lab directors to stay updated on environmental conditions in the laboratory even when they’re away from the lab, giving them peace of mind that their research is safe.
A laboratory temperature monitoring system also offers long-term benefits by providing access to historical data on environmental conditions over time.
Lab directors can use this data to identify trends in temperature and humidity levels, allowing them to make informed decisions about how best to maintain optimal conditions for their research projects.
Additionally, this data can be used as evidence if there are ever any disputes regarding the quality of results due to environmental factors such as heat or cold exposure or inappropriate levels of humidity or air pressure.
American-based Customer Support: Robust & Reliable High Touch Service
Software and technology is only as good as the people who stand behind it.
At Sonicu, that means our team of American-based customer success managers who are never more than a phone call away to help field and fix any service issues.
Our probes and sensors are placed in demanding frozen environments and our software literally sends billions bits of data monthly, meaning there’s always the potential for a hiccup on either the hardware or software.
We are committed to fielding every customer service request promptly and addressing our customer’s concerns promptly and professionally.
“I like to say that every refrigerator or freezer is like a car in that they all behave a bit differently,
and then every now and then you just get a bad boy who doesn’t want to perform as we need it to,”
Martha Rardin, Director, Nutrition and Dietetics, Hendricks Regional Hospital.
“Sonicu has been a powerful tool to identify which units are behaving out of spec and get our team
to fix them before we have a serious issue.”
Tim Livesay, Director, Hancock Regional Hospital Pharmacy Director
Cost competitiveness, great customer service, great control over the monitoring system, and low maintenance. You can't beat that.