How Monitor Pro Automated Temperature Monitoring Works

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Manually checking and recording temperatures can be a real time drain—not to mention easy to get wrong. Monitor Pro takes that hassle off your plate with automated temperature monitoring that runs 24/7, giving you total peace of mind and a rock-solid audit trail.

With wireless sensors in your fridges, freezers, and hot-holding units, temperatures are tracked automatically, and you’ll get instant alerts if anything drifts out of range.

How the Temperature Monitoring works


The Monitor Pro system is made up of two pieces of hardware—Sensors and a Hub—that communicate with your Safe Food Pro software to create a seamless, automated workflow.

Here’s the step-by-step process:

  1. The Sensor Records: A wireless Sensor, placed inside your fridge, freezer, or hot-holding cabinet, takes a temperature reading at regular (15-minute) intervals.
  2. The Sensor Transmits: The Sensor uses a long-range wireless signal (LoRa) to send this temperature data to the Hub. This signal is powerful enough to transmit through thick, cool room walls and other common kitchen obstacles.
  3. The Hub Receives and Uploads: The Hub collects the data from all of your sensors. It then uses either your internet connection (LAN) or a mobile network (4G) to upload the temperature reading securely to your Safe Food Pro account.
  4. The Software Logs and Alerts: Your Safe Food Pro Dashboard receives the data, logs it against the correct piece of equipment, and plots it on a graph. If the temperature reading falls outside the safe limits you’ve set (e.g., a fridge goes above 4°C), the system will automatically send an alert via email or a push notification to your phone.

Hardware


The system is simple and designed for easy self-installation.

  • The Sensor (MP-TS3): This is the small, wireless device you place inside your equipment. It has a powerful battery that lasts up to 3 years and is highly accurate (to ±0.5°C). You will need one sensor for each piece of equipment you want to monitor.
  • The Hub: This is the central brain of the system. It receives signals from all your sensors and connects to the internet. One Hub can support up to 100 sensors.

Choosing Your Monitor Pro Kit: What are the Differences?


We offer different Monitor Pro starter packs on our Shopify store to suit various business needs. The primary difference between the kits is the type of Hub they include.


MonitorPro Starter Pack (LAN)


  • How it Connects: This kit comes with a LAN Hub. The Hub must be plugged directly into your internet router with an Ethernet cable.
  • Best For: Kitchens where the fridges and freezers are located relatively close to the office or where the internet router is centrally located. This is the most common and cost-effective setup.

Things to Note:

  • Requires a stable internet connection through your router
  • Requires some initial IT set-up for larger organisations with secure network policies

MonitorPro Starter Pack (4G)


  • How it Connects: This kit includes a 4G Hub. This Hub has its own SIM card and connects to the internet via the 4G mobile network, just like a smartphone. It does not need to be plugged into your router.

    Best For:

    • Kitchens where the router is far away from the equipment making a cable connection impractical.
    • Businesses with separate storage areas, outbuildings, or mobile food trucks that need monitoring.
    • As a fail-safe option, ensure temperature monitoring continues even if your main internet connection goes down.

Executive Packs (LAN or 4G)


The Executive packs are identical to the Starter Packs in function but simply include more sensors. They are designed for larger operations with a greater number of fridges, freezers, or hot-holding units to monitor from day one.

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