DIRECT COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS, INC. CalAmp announced that Savagewood Brewing Company has implemented a glycol chiller temperature monitoring solution that ensures beverage quality and freshness to avoid spoilage and potential revenue loss. Direct Communication Solutions (DCS), a CalAmp Channel Partner, created the glycol chiller solution using CalAmp telematics devices. While most temperature monitoring systems are created for large companies, the DCS solution is tailored for small to medium businesses (SMBs) to be cost-effective as a quick plug-and-play installation that takes about 15 minutes.
The glycol temperature sensor solution monitors and controls temperature thereby preventing thousands of dollars in damage and revenue loss from potential temperature fluctuations and system failures. Key components of the solution are a CalAmp asset tracking device, temperature sensors and a messaging application that sends alerts via text message and/or email to notify staff immediately of a system malfunction or when temperatures exceed established thresholds. Savagewood Brewing Company, a small brewery in California, deployed the solution after experiencing substantial inventory and revenue loss from a major malfunction of their chiller equipment.
The glycol monitoring system enabled them to avoid potential future losses totaling tens of thousands of dollars. The company was recently announced as a finalist for the Internet of Things SuperNova awards based on their implementation of the solution. In addition to avoiding financial loss, the solution can help businesses keep records and generate reports as proof of adhering to food temperature safety standards.
These audit trails can be a useful tool for managing the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs required by the FDA. The devices and temperature sensors are also equipped with programmable conditional setting functions to monitor the chiller equipment and detect humidity and water leaks. Staff can be notified if a door has been open for too long or be alerted through a panic button if someone is trapped inside.
