Unreliable data
Periodic temperature readings recorded manually do not show trends or outlet usage
Access to outlets
The temperature monitoring and recording process must not create an infection path
Network integration
Local networks are business-critical infrastructures and can have many gatekeepers (e.g. IT/ Security/FM/Client/Building Owner)
Hardware and data costs
To cater for businesses large and small, solutions must be scalable
System integration
For large business premises, technology solutions may need to integrate with the existing BMS
Changing plumbing system
Buildings expand and design and usage of the water system, together with associated areas of risk, may change radically over time
Managing data
The legislative need to monitor and record temperature readings in volume is an overwhelming burden and it can be difficult to prioritise staff resources and maintain accurate records
With LinkThru TMU: Continuously recorded water temperature and flow data can be analysed for trends with pre-defined profiles
With LinkThru TMU: Remote monitoring means that there will no longer be a need for inspectors to enter high-risk wards or access remote locations
With LinkThru TMU: The growth of Machine-to-Machine communication has led to low-cost data networks with no reliance on local networks
With LinkThru TMU: Individual nodes run on a low bandwidth, low-cost Sigfox network, with no local ‘gateway’
With LinkThru TMU: The water temperature and flow monitoring system can be completely standalone, however it is still possible to integrate into existing BMS and workforce management tools
With LinkThru TMU: The retrofit clamp-on Temperature Monitoring Units are easily moved, non-invasive, no skilled trades are required and water system outlet usage profiles can be pre-defined (e.g. TMV, flow & return, calorifier, etc)
With LinkThru TMU: Notifications are only raised by exception (e.g. an alarm event) and a full data log is provided at all times, with an easy-to-use reporting function
For Building Owners, Facilities Managers and Maintenance specifiers who need to comply with HSG274 (and NHS Estates policy management and control requirements) and mitigate the risk of Legionella, our sponsored Special Report white paper entitled “Advances in Water Temperature Monitoring Technology” provides full technical details on the advantages of our innovative LinkThru TMU remote monitoring solution.
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LinkThru TMU is designed to help reduce Legionella risk and deliver peace of mind, best practice and demonstrable management of health, safety and welfare.
