Optimizing Uptime and Environmental Control with Advantech’s LoRaWAN Monitoring Solutions
2025-06-10
Introduction
In data centers, facility and environmental monitoring plays a critical role in protecting IT infrastructure, maintaining safe operating conditions, and ensuring long-term reliability. Key infrastructure such as CRAC units, server racks, water pumps, fan motors, ceiling or raised floor structures, and VFDs must be monitored for electrical load, ambient temperature, humidity, and potential water intrusion. Integrating wireless monitoring into DCIM enables real-time visibility, faster response, and scalable facility management.
Common Challenges in Facility & Environment Monitoring
- Limited visibility into distributed infrastructure conditions
- Manual inspections delay detection of environmental risks
- Complex wiring requirements increase deployment and expansion costs
- Lack of integration with central facility management platforms
- Difficulty identifying issues like overheating, leakage, or abnormal current draw before damage occurs
Application Concept
- WISE-6610 V2: Industrial LoRaWAN gateway for aggregating and transmitting sensor data to central platforms
- EVA-2210: LoRaWAN 3-phase current meter for monitoring electrical load and detecting abnormal power consumption
- EVA-2311: Probe-type temperature sensor (PT1000) for high-accuracy equipment temperature monitoring
- EVA-2310: Combined temperature and humidity sensor for ambient condition monitoring
- EVA-2510: Leakage sensor for real-time detection of water ingress near critical equipment
System Architecture Overview
System Diagram
Key Benefits
- Real-time monitoring of current, temperature, humidity, and leakage across the facility
- Early risk detection and alerting to reduce downtime and prevent asset damage
- Simplified deployment and reconfiguration with wireless infrastructure
- Historical data logging to support audits, compliance, and maintenance planning
- Scalable architecture that grows with facility expansion
Conclusion
Adopting a wireless facility and environment monitoring solution enables data centers to enhance operational awareness, minimize risk, and extend equipment life. With Advantech’s LoRaWAN-based architecture, operators can monitor critical infrastructure in real time, receive actionable alerts, and streamline management across distributed assets. This not only improves uptime and efficiency but also lays the foundation for scalable and intelligent data center operations.
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