Since 2013, Notre Dame Research (NDR) has implemented and used the Pulse lab monitoring and alarm system in an effort to safeguard the research enterprise in the event of natural or other disasters. NDR covered this infrastructure and one sensor per faculty member with assigned lab space, with additional sensors available for purchase. This system gives researchers the ability to remotely monitor things like temperature, humidity, differential pressure, oxygen levels, water detection, or lab equipment status.
Over the next month, Notre Dame will be transitioning to a new lab monitoring system called Sonicu. Sonicu is based in central Indiana and provides automated monitoring that provides real-time data and insight. What began as a sensor application for sound management within neonatal intensive care units has become a leader in wireless monitoring systems. Sonicu can provide sensors that monitor temperature, humidity, air pressure, and machine-to-machine smart sensors.
If you are currently using Pulse sensors for remote monitoring, your lab will be updated to the Sonicu system. In addition to updated hardware, the new system also includes other key benefits such as:
- Monitor and acknowledge alarms from a mobile device
- Experience extended sensor battery life
- Access the system without a VPN connection
Our hope is to make the transition as seamless and easy as possible. If you have questions about the new system, would like to begin participating in the system, or would like to expand your participation in the system, please contact Megan Sheraton, research technologies and support program director.