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Freezer and Cold Room Monitoring Service

Secure your research with Yale’s Freezer Monitoring. 

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T15e Sensor

Advanced Freezer Monitoring & Compliance

The Securitas Healthcare T15e is an advanced freezer monitoring sensor offering precise temperature readings within +/- 0.5°C and immediate alerts for deviations. It stores 64k records locally, ensuring data safety during outages or transport, and supports one-touch VFC compliance for effortless vaccine storage audits. Its integrated contact sensor monitors door openings for enhanced security. 

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YaleSecure Wi-Fi Network Issues?

The T15e sensor connects to YaleSecure Wi-Fi; any Wi-Fi connectivity issues must be resolved before the solution is installed. 

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Needed Information to Request Service

Have all this information collected before completing a sensor request.

Requestor information:
  • Requestor name
  • The building name, floor, and room where the freezer/cold room is located
  • The COA that will be used for the cost of the sensor and the monthly monitoring support cost
Freezer/Cold Storage Information:
  • Cold storage ID (EHS number)
  • Freezer/cold room type: -80,-30,-20, LN/Dewar, cold room, other
  • Freezer/cold room serial number
  • The model number of the freezer/cold room
  • Freezer/cold room contact information
  • Principal investigator/responsible party
    • Phone
    • Email
    • Address
Sensor and Alert Settings:
  • People who will receive alerts
    • Contact Name
    • Preferred Contact Methods (E-mail, Text, HTML)
    • Mobile Number
    • Phone Carrier (so we can configure the message on that carrier)
    • When should this person be contacted (primary contact, secondary contact, tertiary contact)
  • Sensor Settings
    • Acceptable time lag between primary, secondary, and tertiary alerts are sent to contacts.
    • Average temperature of the sensor (Celsius)
    • Maximum and minimum temperature change from the normal temperature (Celsius)
    • Door open or Ajar time delay before an alert is sent (minutes)

Current Status on Rollout of Service: 
We are currently in the final testing phase with limited rollout. When service is available, we will communicate with existing freezer owners.

Visual display
See current temperature within +/- 0.5°C, as well as out-of-range alerts
64k local records
Keeps data safe in the event of a network outage (for months!) and during transport
One-touch VFC compliance
Complete VFC compliance checks with a single button push. Min/max values reset automatically for next audit
Integrated contact sensor
Monitors refrigerator and freezer doors (including cryogenic) for an extra layer of protection
Local and remote alerts
Visual and audible out-of-range alerts and real-time notification to mobile device or PC
Long-life battery
24-month typical life, with easy replacement of standard batteries (no screws!)

The cost for this service is in two parts:

The Sensor itself = $205 (One time subsidized cost)

Monthly Monitoring Service = $12.50 per month per sensor

This cost pays for 

  • The server infrastructure
  • The licensing of the monitoring software
  • Sensor maintenance cost
  • Staff support of this service