Wireless specialist solutions provider Ikhaya Automation Systems has extended its product range to include the SubZero, a real-time remote temperature monitoring system used in refrigerated vehicles, cold server rooms, chillers and freezers.

The SubZero uses wireless general packet radio service and alerts companies of temperature deviations from predefined conditions, which can be escalated to different recipients through SMS and email on a time-based stage alarm escalation.

“The cost-effective system helps maintain the integrity of the cold chain and contributes to reduced claims and cost savings for customers,” says Ikhaya MD Praba Moonsamy.

Published: 11 July 2011

Gareth Curtis, operations manager of KLL Distributors, has “peace of mind” following the installation at his business premises and on his truck fleet of Ikhaya real time temperature monitoring systems currently being marketed and promoted by Serco.

KLL is a third party multi-temperature warehousing and logistics business operating from seven strategically located centres in South Africa where it provides 5000 racked pallet spaces of which 3000 are temperature controlled.

Curtis said he had put the Serco-backed Ikhaya system onto all his freezers and his chiller, and was currently in the process of fitting it to his fleet of 15 trucks.

 "I chose Ikhaya because I need a system that can provide me with live up to date temperature readings as well as historical reports I can give my suppliers to ensure them their products are in good, safe hands.