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.

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Comprehensive monitoring in a secure cloud
Jade smart cloud 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.

Jade Smart Cloud

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.

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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
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 Jade Smart Cloud 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.

Choose your system

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.

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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.

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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.

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viewLinc Monitoring, Alarming and Reporting Software

The viewLinc Enterprise Server software monitors temperature, relative humidity, CO 2 , differential pressure, level, door switches, and more, offering low cost of ownership due to easy connectivity to your existing network, remote access, and scalability up to thousands of monitored locations.

Jade Smart Cloud

Combining industrial-grade measurements with secure and reliable wireless monitoring, Vaisala Jade Smart Cloud brings new levels of proficiency and flexibility for professionals.

Wireless temperature and humidity data logger RFL100

VaiNet Wireless Temperature & Humidity Data Logger RFL100

The RFL100 data loggers use Vaisala’s proprietary VaiNet wireless technology to monitor environments ranging from warehouses, to production areas, to cleanrooms and laboratories

VaiNet AP10 Access Point for data loggers

VaiNet Wireless Access Point AP10

The VaiNet Access Point AP10 is a wireless networking hardware device for Vaisala's proprietary LoRa® based wireless technology: VaiNet. The AP10 can connect up to 32 VaiNet wireless data loggers

VaiNet RFL100 Wireless Temperature Data Logger with TMP115

VaiNet Wireless Temperature Data Logger RFL100

The RFL series data loggers use Vaisala’s LoRa® based VaiNet wireless technology to monitor temperature in fridges, freezers, incubators, LN2 tanks, cold rooms, and very low temperature freezers.

VaiNet wireless CO2 data logger RFL100

The RFL series data loggers use Vaisala’s LoRa® based VaiNet wireless technology to monitor CO 2 in incubators and chambers.

Wide-Range Temperature Probe TMP115

Ideal for temperature-controlled chambers, cryogenic applications, incubators, LN2 tanks, blood/tissue banks and temperature chambers. The functional temperature range is from -196°C to +90°C.

Product documentation

viewLinc Cloud datasheet Jade Smart Cloud datasheet VaiNet RFL100 datasheet VDL200 datasheet AP10 Network Access Point datasheet VaiNet protocol

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Product Resources

Application note

Cutting Edge Wireless Technology for Environmental Monitoring

The Vaisala viewLinc Monitoring System tracks environmental conditions wirelessly using Vaisala’s VaiNet wireless devices based on LoRa® technology.

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Customer case

Vaisala supports the Sorbonne in environmental research on pesticides

"Thanks to Vaisala’s equipment, we have been able to produce a detailed set of measurements for our 15 experimental breeding chambers," says David Siaussat.

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Webinar

Wireless monitoring for GxP & controlled environments

In this webinar, you'll learn about recent changes in wireless communication technologies that are changing how controlled environments are monitored.

Customer case

Endless monitoring applications at Lonza Houston’s cell & gene therapy facility

Swiss drug manufacturer Lonza Ltd. is a leading global supplier of contract manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

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Customer case

Clinical trial monitoring goes mobile to help with COVID-19

In June of 2020, a US-based drug manufacturer initiated an innovative project to conduct clinical trials on potential treatments for elderly COVID-19 patients.

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Webinar

Audit-proof your GxP environmental monitoring system

The key takeaways from this webinar gives you a simple checklist for maintaining compliance in environmental monitoring applications. We also review several Warning Letters that demonstrate what inspectors and auditors are looking for.

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Customer case

No need to check monitoring points manually...

Project Manager Mats Andersson was responsible for the selection and installation project of the system for AstraZeneca: “We made a careful evaluation of various systems. Vaisala was one of the candidates, as we had a long experience with their monitoring instruments.

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Services

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