Industry & infrastructure
Financial-services IT facilities
Keep branch and office IT environments visible to the people who support them.
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The application in practice
Keeping an eye on local IT rooms
A closer look at the challenge, the monitoring approach and the outcome described in Monnit’s application guide.
The challenge
A financial-services firm experienced disruption after a weekend cooling problem affected its local server equipment. It wanted environmental visibility outside normal office hours.
The monitoring setup
Temperature, humidity and water sensors provided a separate view of the server rooms. Door and HVAC measurements added context, with readings sent through gateways to iMonnit.
The reported outcome
The manufacturer describes a later alert identifying inadequate cooling in a data closet. Technicians could investigate before equipment damage or downtime, supporting the firm's existing IT availability and facilities procedures.
Case-study information and photography: Monnit. Reported results relate to the installation described; your project’s design and results will depend on its requirements.
A practical starting point
Measure. Understand. Act.
Where to start
Start with network closets and local server rooms that have little daily supervision. Map cooling and plumbing risks around critical equipment.
A change worth investigating
A remote office's communications room heats up or water is detected near its equipment.
Example scenario. Set limits and timing for your own site.Turn the alert into action
Route the incident to IT and local facilities, verify conditions and follow the branch's continuity procedure.
Build your system
Measurements to consider
Use these as a shortlist. The right model depends on the range, environment, installation and accuracy you need.
Temperature
Follow heating, cooling and storage conditions over time. Match the probe range and calibration to your application.
Explore sensors →Humidity
Track relative humidity and compare changes with room conditions, occupancy or ventilation.
Explore sensors →Water Rope
Monitor a longer leak-prone path around equipment, pipework or a floor perimeter.
Explore sensors →Open / Closed
Record door or window opening events and investigate prolonged openings.
Explore sensors →Plan for the real environment
Before you start
What matters for this application
Consider whether the gateway shares the same power or network dependency as the equipment being monitored. Test the loss-of-communication alert.
How do the sensors connect?
ALTA sensors need a compatible gateway, internet connection and monitoring software. Suitable Wi-Fi models connect through a compatible Wi-Fi network. Confirm radio frequency, coverage and power arrangements at the actual installation points before choosing equipment.
Explore gateways →How quickly will an alert arrive?
Timing depends on sensor settings, reporting intervals, connectivity and notification rules. Email, SMS and voice options vary by service and plan. Test a controlled event, check that the nominated person receives it and confirm what happens if a device stops reporting.
Understand software and alerts →What should we prepare for a pilot?
Bring a site plan, the equipment or spaces to monitor, expected conditions, required accuracy and the names of the people who respond. Agree a trial period and a review date. Compare sensor readings with an appropriate reference and document any gaps in coverage or response.
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