Wireless monitoring system with VaiNet Technology
Overview
VaiNet is a proprietary LoRa-based wireless technology from Vaisala that delivers exceptional signal strength, capable of penetrating concrete walls and metal structures. This eliminates the need for repeaters or amplifiers, ensuring robust data integrity and enhanced security. VaiNet operates independently of existing wireless networks, helping preserve bandwidth for other operational needs. For environments where wireless is not viable, Vaisala monitoring systems also support a range of networked devices via Ethernet, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and USB connections.
Comprehensive monitoring in a secure cloud
Viewlinc Cloud Suite provides access to real-time measurement data, historical trends, and data visualization with intuitive dashboards. Generate reports effortlessly, monitor environments both locally and remotely, and ensure data integrity with secure, encrypted communication and certificate-based device authentication.
Audit-ready & GxP-compliant monitoring
Stay in control with real-time data, historical trend analysis, and simplified validation. Viewlinc offers 21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11 compliant reporting, secure remote and local access, and industry-leading accuracy.
Features
- Engineered for reliability: resistant to interference, interception, and multi-path signal fading
- RFL data loggers offer a typical battery life of 12-18 months using two standard AA 1.5V alkaline batteries
- Seamless connectivity: devices connect automatically upon power-up
- Certified compliance: VaiNet devices meet the requirements of the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
- Built-in resilience with automatic recovery from power or network interruptions
- Intelligent communication: signal strength determines the most efficient data path between access points and loggers
- Monitor key parameters including temperature, relative humidity, and carbon dioxide
- Probe replacement service available in selected regions for convenient maintenance
Vaisala Monitoring Systems
Vaisala offers indoor environmental monitoring solutions for both industrial and GxP-regulated life science applications. The Viewlinc Cloud Suite system is ideal for cloud-based monitoring in commercial environments like warehouses and museums. The Viewlinc Continuous Monitoring System is designed for compliance-driven industries such as pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device.
VaiNet RFL100 Data Logger
VaiNet's wireless RFL100 data loggers use LoRa communication technology to achieve wired equivalent data integrity. The RFL data loggers feature superior signal strength to 100 m (330 ft.); and transmit much further in unobstructed environments.
VaiNet AP10 Network Access Point
VaiNet RFL wireless data loggers connect to software via the AP10 network access point. Each AP10 can connect up to 32 RFL100 data loggers to a Vaisala monitoring system. AP10 access points, along with system software, verify all data and store it in a secure database.
Key benefits
Simple setup & configuration
VaiNet’s wireless data loggers and access points are pre-programmed to locate each other and establish communication. Less equipment and less configuration simplifies installation so the system is easy to deploy, even with little or no previous experience setting up networked monitoring systems.
Data integrity & efficient validation
VaiNet operates autonomously from other wireless devices and networks on a sub-GHz ISM band. This prevents signal interference with WLAN applications. With a simple network topology, installation, validation and troubleshooting is easy; no repeaters, signal boosters, or mesh networking to complicate the system.
Wired-equivalent reliability
Wireless connection is self-healing with automatic recovery and data backfill. In case of connectivity issues, RFL data loggers automatically connect to another VaiNet AP10 access point. Reliable data transmissions means fewer transmission retries, which saves on power.
Simple, efficient infrastructure
VaiNet eliminates the need for dedicated and costly Ethernet connectivity for each monitored location. RFL100 data loggers are ideal in high-traffic areas and can be easily moved as monitoring needs change.
Superior sensing technology, easy calibration
VaiNet data loggers use detachable probes equipped with measurement electronics and calibration data. The probe is easily removed from the data logger and replaced with a newly calibrated probe in less than a minute. This ensures your critical environments are monitored accurately and without interruption. In some regions, we offer probe replacement as a service.
Long-range signal
VaiNet provides interference-resistant wireless connectivity with signal strength ≥100 meters using Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) wireless frequencies. A low-frequency signal means that barriers typical in industrial environments and warehouses do not impede data transmissions. Obstructions like cement block walls, metal shelving, heavy duty equipment, liquid products, foil packs, and other packaging do not hinder VaiNet's signal.
Components | VaiNet
viewLinc Enterprise Server Software
Viewlinc™ Cloud Suite
Wireless data loggers for environmental monitoring RFL100
VaiNet Wireless Access Point AP10
