Active Power Uses Beyond the Data Center

Last week we introduced our new Active Power Sensor, which provides the power status of nearly any AC-powered electrical device, along with a temperature reading. It’s small size and price-point make it unmatched when it comes to environment monitoring sensors.

We developed the Active Power Sensor primarily for the data center and IT services markets, based on some initial requests and feedback from our clients. They were looking for a way to monitor the power status of individual servers in data centers, and they needed to set up the monitoring without powering down the mission-critical servers or unplugging them to install monitors at the PDU or outlet.

Once we began testing the Active Power Sensor, we realized that its uses far exceeded those in the data center segment. Nearly any AC-powered device drawing 100W or higher can be monitored with the initial Active Power Sensor release, and the uses on other potentially critical devices were readily apparent.

Monitor HVAC, pumps, and other environmental equipment

HVAC equipment is crucial to maintaining comfortable office environments, and it’s also critical to maintaining data center uptime. Nothing can take down servers like high temperatures or humidity extremes, both of which are kept in normal operating ranges by HVAC.

Knowing that your HVAC is up and running is a key step towards maintaining uptime. AVTECH sensors such as the Digital Temperature and Humidity Sensor help notify Room Alert users of rising temperatures and humidity changes that can lead to downtime, and are usually due to a malfunctioning HVAC. Adding an Active Power Sensor adds another layer of notification in the event the HVAC shuts down or loses power, and can help provide your organization with more time to address the issue before downtime becomes a possibility.

Monitoring the power status of HVAC pumps can also help prevent problems such as leaks or water damage. Many buildings have smaller pumps as shown here that can sometimes fail. If they are unable to pump out excess condensation, leaks and puddles can quickly build up. By using the Active Power Sensor to monitor those pumps you’ll receive immediate notification if they stop working and help prevent water damage.

Other environmental equipment can also be monitored, such as well pumps or sump pumps in both commercial and residential facilities. Knowing when your sump pump is turning on and off, along with a well pump, can help you keep an eye on both usage as well as potential problems that might cause damage and loss, or extraordinarily high water bills.

Maintain uptime on day-to-day electrical equipment

Beyond the examples above, there are plenty of other uses for the Active Power Sensor to monitor critical equipment in your facility.

Freezers that lose power can cause financial losses almost immediately, in both food storage as well as medical/chemical industries. The Active Power Sensor will notify you as soon as power is lost, allowing your organization to act immediately to save food, chemicals, medication, samples, or anything else that is crucial to your organization.

Internet routers and phone systems help keep your organization connected to customers and prospects. The Active Power Sensor can let you know if either lose power, and cut off your critical communications equipment. Help reduce time spent troubleshooting lost communications, and get back to operating at 100% much faster.

Don’t forget – Buy 2, Get 1 FREE through October 31, 2017

Our new Active Power Sensor will begin shipping on September 15, 2017 and right now we are accepting pre-sale orders from customers. As part of the pre-sale, we are offering a “Buy 2, Get 1 FREE” promotion on all Active Power Sensor orders, with NO quantity limits!

The promotion will run through October 31, 2017 and so far the response has exceeded what we were anticipating. The response from customers and potential customers has been fantastic, and we’re thrilled to add the Active Power Sensor to our product line in order to help our customers better protect their data centers, facilities, and assets.

To learn more about Active Power, visit its product page, check out the product brochure, and watch the quick 2 minute introductory video embedded above. If you have questions about adding the Active Power Sensor to your own environment monitoring, please let us know! Our product specialists will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and provide you with any additional information you may need.