The most important factor in cold chain logistics is to maintain the appropriate temperature value range required for the products. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to monitor and monitor the temperature factor. Thanks to the Smart Cold Chain Tracking System developed by Teknopalas, both food, drug, blood products Instant tracking of , medical materials and perishable goods is possible during shipment or in the storage environment.
How Does the Smart Cold Chain Tracking System Work?
• Active RFID tags are affixed to products in cold storage or refrigerated vehicles or placed in product boxes.
• These labels, which contain a temperature sensor, measure the temperature of the products at regular intervals and store these temperature records in the label memory.
• Gateway devices that can connect to the Internet communicate with the tags to cloud the data in the tag memory. transfers it to the environment. In this way, it is possible to monitor the products 24/7 from any location.
• There are two different warning lights, red and green, on the label.
• By checking the warning light on the label at the destination, the protection status of the cold chain can be easily detected visually.
• If the temperature value of the products is within the desired range, the green light will flash on the label and it will be understood that the cold chain is preserved. If the temperature of the products is outside the desired range for 60 minutes, the red light will turn on. In this case, it will be understood that the temperature records should be examined in more detail in case the cold chain of the products is disturbed.
Benefits of Smart Cold Chain Tracking System
Security:
With active tags, it can be understood whether the cold chain is protected or not. In this way, corrupt drug use and food consumption can be prevented.
Tracking and Monitoring:
Products stored in cold stores or in motion can be monitored and tracked instantly. Since situations that require intervention can be monitored instantly, damage to the products can be prevented by taking quick action.
Reporting:
With the measurement records in the label memory, information such as the temperatures the product was exposed to during transportation, the date and time it was exposed to undesirable temperatures, etc. can be obtained as reports in Excel/PDF format.
Easy Accessibility:
The system can be easily accessed from computers, tablets or smart phones.
Transparency:
All stakeholders can be informed about the processes.
Accountability and Liability:
Thanks to the records on the labels, the times and responsible persons that may cause the deterioration of the cold chain during transportation or storage can be determined.
Fast Count:
Working conditions in cold stores are very difficult due to low temperatures. Products, each of which are labeled with unique IDs, can be counted easily and quickly from a distance with RFID readers and made ready for shipment. Thus, employees spend a minimum of time in these cold environments.
FEATURES OF ACTIVE LABELS
• High precision temperature tracking: ±0.1°C
• Long working time: More than 5 years
• Flexible measuring ranges: It is adjustable how often the sensor measures the environment. • Ability to operate between -5 °C and +8 °C.
• Visual warning lights: Red/Green
• Battery duration: About 6 months
• Data Security: The measurement data inside the device cannot be changed.
• Shelf life warning: Do not give a red warning light when the product’s shelf life has passed.
• Max/Min Temperature Feature: Display of the highest and lowest temperature during the day
• Reporting: Temperature records can be imported in Excel/Pdf format. • Average kinetic temperature information • Fast data acquisition