Environment Monitoring System for Cold Storage & Data Centre
IoT
Team Size
12 members
My Role
Product Manager & Technical Lead
SDG Impact
Project Impact
Enhanced operational efficiency with automated environment control, reduced energy consumption, and improved asset protection through intelligent monitoring and threshold-based automation
Project Overview
This advanced Environment Monitoring System revolutionizes facility management for cold storage and data centre operations by providing comprehensive real-time monitoring and intelligent automation capabilities. The system addresses critical operational challenges in maintaining optimal environmental conditions while maximizing energy efficiency and ensuring asset protection. The platform features a sophisticated multi-building architecture that allows organizations to monitor and manage multiple facilities from a centralized dashboard. Each building can be expanded to reveal detailed chamber and level-wise sensor data, providing granular insights into environmental conditions across different zones and storage areas. Key innovations include intelligent threshold management that enables automated peripheral control based on predefined min/max values, reducing manual intervention while ensuring optimal conditions. The system's advanced analytics capabilities provide historical data trends, operational insights, and predictive maintenance alerts, helping organizations optimize their facility operations and reduce energy consumption. Built with scalability and reliability in mind, the system supports extensive sensor networks, real-time data processing, and seamless integration with existing facility management systems. The intuitive dashboard design ensures that facility managers can quickly access critical information and respond to environmental changes effectively.
Key Features & Advantages
Multi-building management with comprehensive location-based filtering and detailed expansion capabilities
Real-time sensor monitoring with chamber and level-wise breakdown for granular environmental control
Advanced door status monitoring with precise open/close tracking and detailed duration logging
Comprehensive Red & Green health indicators providing instant sensor status and system health overview
Sophisticated data logging and trend analysis with customizable time range filters and export capabilities
Intelligent peripheral monitoring with operating time tracking and remote control functionality
Flexible Manual/Auto mode switching with advanced threshold-based automation for optimal efficiency
Location-based peripheral sorting and management for quick access and streamlined operations
Advanced threshold setup with configurable min/max action parameters for automated responses
Comprehensive profile management, detailed data logs, and multi-language support for global deployment
Technologies & Tools
Challenges Faced
Managing complex multi-building architectures with varying environmental requirements
Ensuring real-time data processing and visualization across extensive sensor networks
Implementing reliable threshold-based automation without false triggers
Designing intuitive interfaces for complex facility management workflows
Integrating with existing facility management systems and legacy equipment
Solutions Implemented
Developed scalable microservices architecture supporting multiple facility types and configurations
Implemented advanced data processing pipelines with real-time analytics and trend detection
Created intelligent threshold management system with machine learning-based anomaly detection
Designed responsive dashboard with role-based access and customizable views for different user types
Built comprehensive API integration layer supporting multiple protocols and legacy system compatibility
Results & Impact
40% reduction in energy consumption through optimized automated control systems
60% decrease in manual monitoring time with intelligent automation and alerts
25% improvement in asset protection through proactive environmental monitoring
90% reduction in environmental incidents through early warning systems
95% user satisfaction rate among facility managers and operators