Selecting Devices for Refrigerated Transport Monitoring

Proper cold chain monitoring and refrigerated logistics are vital in ensuring the safe shipment of medical and perishable goods. However, temperature control is one of the most challenging areas of supply logistics. Several Digital Matter devices combine temperature monitoring and GPS tracking to ensure critical assets are always accounted for and kept at safe temperatures during refrigerated transport.

The Manta Fusion

The Manta Fusion is a cutting-edge device for refrigerated transport logistics, tracking and monitoring temperature-sensitive goods. With GNSS tracking, Wi-Fi scanning, and Bluetooth staying reliable throughout the cold chain.

Battery Powered Reliability

Powered by 3 x AAA batteries the Manta Fusion is completely portable and battery-operated. Offering a non-permanent solution to companies who wish to not hardwire devices into their refrigerated transport fleets.

Indoor and Outdoor Tracking

The Manta Fusion has a GNSS module for outdoor tracking, and Wi-Fi scanning for indoor tracking. This means refrigerated transport can be accounted for regardless of if they are indoors or outdoors.

Bluetooth Sensor Monitoring

The Manta Fusion has a Bluetooth module that connects to Bluetooth tags, so you can monitor in real-time data such as temperature and humidity. This ensures critical data is sent to the cloud and helps keep goods in refrigerated transport intact and compliant.

Refrigerated Logistics

The Manta Fusion is designed for refrigerated transport logistics tracking, and monitoring to help you stay compliant and reduce spoilage. Whether medical shipments or perishable goods the device is a must-have for reliability in the cold chain.

The Hawk: Advanced IoT Data Logger for Sensor Monitoring

The Hawk is a rugged, plug-and-play IoT data logger and sensor hub for refrigerated transport electronics and harsh monitoring applications. With flexible architecture, reliable connectivity, and advanced sensor integration, the Hawk gives you detailed environmental data for your refrigerated logistics operations.

Flexible Sensor Integrations

The Hawk supports multiple sensors, so the possibilities are nearly limitless. With Bluetooth®, SDI-12, 1-Wire, 4-20mA, RS-485, RS-232, and more. Offering a comprehensive solution that can be customizable to your refrigerated transport logistics needs.

Location Tracking

The Hawk has GPS tracking for itself and can track Bluetooth tags. This gives you visibility of the Hawk outdoors during transit and other assets with Bluetooth tags indoors and outdoors in the cold chain.

Customizable Power Options

The Hawk has power options to suit your refrigerated transport environment:

• 10+ years of battery life with 2 replaceable LTC batteries for long-term deployments.
• LiPo battery options for assets that are outside all the time, to ensure less frequent battery changes.
• Hardwiring for continuous power or compatibility with external power sources.

Reliable Cellular Connectivity

Cellular LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT connectivity means the Hawk has reliable communication in remote or harsh environments. Continuous data flow throughout the cold chain makes it the reliable choice for refrigerated transport electronics.

Built for Refrigerated Logistics

The Hawk gives you more than just basic tracking, it gives you cold chain monitoring. By combining sensor monitoring, GPS tracking, and Bluetooth tag location the Hawk helps you reduce spoilage, stay compliant, and increase reliability in your refrigerated logistics operations.

G70 BLE: Advanced Monitoring for Refrigerated Transport Vehicles

The G70 BLE is a tough and rugged tracking device that provides seamless connectivity and monitoring for refrigerated transport logistics. It can be wired directly into refrigerated trucks and trailers and provides real-time location tracking and Bluetooth sensor monitoring for temperature-sensitive goods.

Seamless Bluetooth Sensor Monitoring

Almost any third-party Bluetooth tags and temperature sensors can be connected to the G70 BLE. It acts as a Bluetooth gateway and reads and transmits critical data like temperature and humidity from BLE tags to the cloud. This gives real-time visibility and helps keep goods in refrigerated transport electronics intact.

Real-Time Tracking with Continuous Power

Because the G70 BLE is wired into the vehicle’s power supply it provides real-time GPS tracking so businesses can monitor their fleets and cargo 24/7. The constant power supply means vehicles and goods are always accounted for which is perfect for refrigerated transport.

Also, the G70 BLE has a backup battery which keeps the device running even when the vehicle is turned off or loses power. This means the G70 BLE can continue to track its location and connected Bluetooth tags so temperature and humidity conditions can be monitored continuously.

Tough for Demanding Environments

IP68 rated waterproof and dustproof the G70 BLE is built to withstand the toughest conditions. Whether in refrigerated trucks or heavy-duty trailers, its rugged design ensures reliability in all refrigerated logistics applications.

G70 BLE Features

Real-Time GPS Tracking: Continuous location updates powered by a vehicles power supply with backup battery support.

Bluetooth Gateway: Connects to third-party Bluetooth tags and sensors for remote temperature and humidity monitoring.

Inputs and Outputs: Ignition input, digital and analog inputs, switched power for advanced fleet management.

Fleet Protection: Remote immobilization and theft recovery for vehicles and cargo.

Why G70 BLE for Refrigerated Transport?

The G70 BLE is designed for refrigerated transport electronics with real-time tracking, and sensor monitoring capabilities. It can connect to almost any Bluetooth tag or sensor, is flexible and scalable, and has continuous power and a backup battery so it will keep running even when the vehicle is turned off. Perfect for compliance, spoilage reduction, and cold chain visibility.

Which Device is Right for My Refrigerated Transport?

Choosing the right device for refrigerated transport depends on your needs, whether it’s real-time tracking, indoor and outdoor location visibility, or advanced sensor monitoring. Here’s how our devices compare:

The Manta Fusion: A battery-powered device that’s versatile and accurate for indoor and outdoor tracking. Uses a GNSS module for outdoor location tracking and WiFi scanning for indoor environments. Has built-in Bluetooth to monitor tags for temperature and humidity, perfect for portable cold chain monitoring solutions.

The Hawk: For applications that require full environmental data or monitoring of many Bluetooth tags. The Hawk doesn’t track its own location indoors but can track the indoor location of Bluetooth tags, perfect for cold chain operations that need precise sensor monitoring and scalability. Long battery life and the ability to integrate with many sensors make it very flexible.

The G70 BLE: A wired solution for real-time GPS tracking of refrigerated vehicles and trailers. It uses its Bluetooth gateway to read tags and send temperature and humidity data to the cloud. With power from the vehicle and a backup battery for when the vehicle is turned off the G70 BLE ensures continuous real-time tracking and monitoring.

Use Cases

G70 BLE: For refrigerated transport and trailers that need real-time tracking and continuous power. For fleets and assets where GPS location updates and sensor monitoring are critical.

Hawk: For applications where full sensor data is required or when many tags need to be monitored. The Hawk’s higher capacity makes it perfect for sensor networks and cold chain logistics.

Manta Fusion: A portable solution for use cases that require high accuracy for indoor and outdoor tracking. While offering a non-permanent portable cold chain monitoring solution.

Get in touch with us today to explore how our solutions can optimize your refrigerated transport logistics!