Mobile Temperature Monitoring Apps for the Data Center
Filed under: Data Center, environmental monitoring, temperature monitoring
Ravica sells many intelligent environmental sensors that help you keep your data centers, homes, or offices safe, secure and clean. All of these sensors can be monitored through a centralized interface on a server. Is this the only way to keep track of your sensors? What if you are away on the road and you do not have access to a computer? There must be another way to monitor your sensors while being mobile? AKCP have created both an iPhone client and Android smartphone application to do just that. Even when you are on the road you are still connected. Read more
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Data center monitoring gets simpler with the new PoE BitSight2
Filed under: Data Center, environmental monitoring, Ravica News
It has been a long time coming, but due to customer demand, Ravica is pleased to announce the availability of the PoE (IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet) BitSight2 sensorprobe. Now all of your environmental monitoring needs can be met without even needing a separate power source.
That’s not to say you can’t still use the existing method of powering the device as the BS2 will retain the internal 7.5 VDC power supply and is a “Powered Device” so the power to the unit can be supplied from either the PoE or from the 7.5 VDC power adapter, acting as backup power in case of a PoE power supply failure.
Temperature and Humidity Monitor Demo from Ravica
Filed under: Data Center, environmental monitoring, humidity monitoring, Security Monitoring, SensorProbes, temperature monitoring
You’ve heard about temperature and environmental monitoring, and you understand its value. But have you seen one in action?
Check out our online demo to see some features of the BitSight2 environmental monitoring system. See the parameters we have selected for use in our own data room. These parameters are easily customizable to accommodate your specific environmental needs. Read more
Avoid Damage Caused by Data Center Humidity
Filed under: Data Center, environmental monitoring, humidity monitoring
Agricultural experts in my hometown regularly uttered the phrase, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” In the data center environment, humidity can be an overlooked hazard. Both heat and humidity are threats that require attention in data centers.
Understanding how humidity in data centers affects electronics is an obvious requirement for Data Center Managers because it has a direct effect on a company’s bottom line. Ensuring that your business has ideal data center humidity levels impacts the lifespan of equipment and can decrease utility costs. Read more
Monitor your Network with nProbe and nBox
It seems that today’s Network Managers are continually putting out fires while conquering challenges of modern technology. Networks have become more complex than ever before, requiring Network Managers to become even more proactive and efficient. 
Effectively monitoring and maintaining a network has become a requirement, and NetFlow allows that to happen successfully.
Luca Deri founded ntop in 1998 because he wanted to solve his employer’s network monitoring problems but had no tool to provide simple and efficient answers. Through ntop, he offers nProbe and nBox to serve as visual insight into network utilization. Read more
Ravica Environmental Sensors Are Alternative To “Glass Pavilion”
I recently learned of the existence of a glass house in Montecito, California designed by Los Angeles- based architect Steve Hermann. Considering that this is a glass house in which someone standing outside can see into multiple rooms (including bedrooms and
bathrooms), I question the validity of Mr. Hermann’s statement, “Here I have complete privacy.”
Albeit gorgeous, the home features glass exterior walls, allowing the occupant to be “one with nature.” But it also seems to allow the occupant to be “one with everyone else who is standing outside the house.”
This takes the concept of “neighborhood watch” to a new level. Read more
Ravica Environmental Monitors Begin Where Mayberry Ends
Filed under: environmental monitoring, Intelligent Sensors, motion detector, SensorProbes, smoke detector, water leak monitoring
Growing up in a small town had some advantages, including a feeling of security. For example, when our family would leave town on vacation, the police department kept an eye on our home. Patrol cars drove by our house periodically, day and night, ensuring that our home and possessions were safe. In this way, it was if our small town was in the very capable hands of our own Andy Griffith. These days, law enforcement departments don’t necessarily have the resources to protect property this way.
Fortunately, we can have that sense of trust with a Ravica environmental sensor. Ravica security monitors placed in your property can alert you to the presence of property hazards like smoke and water. While you are away, you can still feel secure knowing you will be alerted to hazards as soon as they happen.
Environmental Monitoring Sensors: More Than Just Fancy Smoke Detectors
Filed under: environmental monitoring, humidity monitoring, SensorProbes, smoke detector, temperature monitoring, water leak monitoring
During a conversation this week, an associate of mine explained that his business is growing exponentially. His operation expanded from 5 locations to 18 locations in just 2 years. Considering the national economy during this last 2 years, I found this to be an astonishing and noble feat. But then he casually mentioned something else: one of his centers recently lost data due to a water leak. He mentioned it almost in passing, as if losses of this nature were to be occasionally expected.
Sadly, this type of water damage is fairly common. Not as common as the Old Spice Guy videos on YouTube, but common nonetheless. Read more
Ravica Rolls with the Punches
Greetings from the newbie at Ravica! My name is Angela, and I’ve recently joined the team. And what an exciting time to have been drafted by Ravica- right during National Sports Cliché Week. Imagine my luck! (Coincidentally, it’s also national Parenting Gifted Children Week, which I shall be celebrating since my children are über smart, but I don’t want to brag.)
That last statement was hitting below the belt. I apologize. There is no “I” in “team,” so I won’t make this all about me.
I’m taking it one game at a time at Ravica, but it’s already been apparent that the crew here is a great team. We are all willing to go the distance to show you how we can help protect your home and business with environmental monitoring. Please contact us if you have any questions about the SensorProbes or Intelligent Sensors or about customizing your equipment.
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Happy Holidays from Ravica!
Happy Holidays everyone! As I was trying to come up with some way to tie-in Christmas Eve with environmental monitoring, I discovered that it was a completely futile activity. I mean, it’s Christmas Eve for goodness sakes. I’m sure you all ha
ve more important things to think about, like picking out those last minute gifts, partaking of a little eggnog, and gathering with co-workers, friends, and family.
So, instead of touting the virtues of our SensorProbes, I would just like to thank all of our wonderful customers for your business over the past year. We look forward to providing you with quality products and service in the upcoming year! And remember, the entire Ravica line of products come with unlimited lifetime support. That is our holiday (and everyday) gift to you!
So Happy Holidays from all of us here at Ravica! We wish you a very joyous and prosperous New Year!
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