AKCP sensorProbeX+ (SPXN+)

Companies of all sizes today face the challenge of keeping their IT and industrial environments consistently stable. Even the smallest deviations in temperature, airflow, or humidity can have serious consequences: systems fail, processes are delayed, data is lost, or production chains come to a halt. To prevent these scenarios from becoming reality, organizations require reliable monitoring hardware. With the AKCP sensorProbeX+, also known as AKCP SPXN+, global market leader AKCP offers a modular, scalable, and exceptionally durable platform for comprehensive infrastructure monitoring.

The sensorProbeX+ combines classic monitoring functions with state-of-the-art technology. It integrates physical and virtual sensors, provides extensive interfaces such as SNMP monitoring, Modbus integration, or MQTT, and enables direct connection to IoT, cloud, and edge-based architectures. This makes the system capable of reliably monitoring not only server rooms but also large data centers, industrial facilities, or complex building management projects.

Thanks to its modular design, the sensorProbeX+ can be deployed flexibly – from small environments with only a few sensors to distributed large-scale projects with several hundred sensors. This makes the monitoring system a future-proof investment: companies can start small and expand the platform sustainably over time.

A key advantage of the system lies in its energy efficiency. Consuming only about 1 watt, the monitoring hardware is optimized for 24/7 operation while remaining highly resource-efficient. This makes the SPXN+ particularly attractive for operators focused on both ecological and economic priorities.

Flexible Hardware Architecture

At the heart of the AKCP SPXN+ is a modular structure with up to eight RJ45 AutoSense ports. These ports allow direct connection of various AKCP sensors – from temperature and airflow sensors to smoke detectors and vibration sensors. Thanks to AutoSense technology, the system automatically detects each sensor and performs basic configuration on its own. This greatly shortens installation time and provides a true plug-and-play experience.

The architecture is not fixed but expandable. Additional ports can be integrated at any time, making the scalability of the system virtually unlimited. This allows the sensorProbeX+ to meet the needs of small IT environments while adapting to future monitoring challenges as the company grows.

Network and System Integration

Integration into modern enterprise networks is achieved through a wide range of standard interfaces. In addition to classic SNMP monitoring (v1/v2/v3), the AKCP SPXN+ supports HTTPS, Rsyslog, and MQTT. This enables the monitoring hardware to connect seamlessly to both traditional management systems and forward-looking IoT infrastructures.

For industrial applications, Modbus integration via RS-485 is a key feature, allowing generators, UPS systems, or HVAC systems to be easily linked and centrally monitored. As a result, the platform is suitable for facility management monitoring as well as traditional industrial plant supervision, making it a versatile tool in virtually any operational field.

PoE and Redundant Power Supply

Power supply is another crucial success factor for monitoring hardware. The sensorProbeX+ supports PoE monitoring, allowing a single Ethernet cable to carry both data and power. This saves costs, simplifies installation, and reduces cable clutter in densely packed racks.

In addition to PoE, users can utilize a redundant power supply. Compatibility with both AC and DC ensures that no monitoring gap occurs during outages or network fluctuations. This makes the SPXN+ particularly well-suited for critical infrastructures where uninterrupted operation is a must.

Virtual Sensors for Complex Scenarios

The AKCP SPXN+ extends the classic concept of physical sensors with virtual sensors. These can integrate external systems such as HVAC controls, UPS devices, or network switches, and also display calculated values like dew point or temperature indexes. This creates entirely new monitoring strategies that go beyond simple data measurement.

A total of up to 300 sensors – both physical and virtual – can be combined. This incredible flexibility enables detailed modeling and visualization of even highly complex scenarios in server room monitoring, data center supervision, or industrial production areas.

Alarm Management and Automation

A modern monitoring system should not only detect deviations but also initiate automated countermeasures. The sensorProbeX+ offers sophisticated alarm management with customizable escalation chains.

Possible escalation mechanisms include audible alarms directly on the device, visual alerts, encrypted email notifications, or sending SNMP traps to central management systems. Mini-relays are also available, enabling direct control of external systems – for example, activating emergency ventilation, switching emergency lighting, or even shutting off water lines in response to leak detection. This transforms the SPXN+ from a passive monitoring solution into an active component of a security infrastructure.

Application Areas of the AKCP SPXN+

• Server room monitoring: real-time control of temperature, airflow, and humidity.
• Data center supervision: scalable integration of hundreds of sensors with centralized visualization.
• Facility management monitoring: access control, energy consumption, and building systems oversight.
• Industrial plant monitoring: integration of production machinery, HVAC systems, and power generation.
• IoT monitoring: integration into cloud and edge-based architectures for future-ready analytics.

Robustness, Efficiency, and Longevity

The AKCP sensorProbeX+ is designed for continuous operation and features exceptional longevity. With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of over 1,400,000 hours, it is one of the most reliable monitoring solutions in its class.

Industrial-grade components, a robust rack or wall-mount construction, and protective mechanisms against surges and interference ensure stability even in challenging environments. Combined with its low energy consumption of just about 1 watt, the SPXN+ is a truly future-ready investment.

Advantages of the AKCP sensorProbeX+

• Flexible scalability with up to 300 sensors
• Energy-efficient design with approximately 1 watt consumption
• AutoSense technology for quick setup
• Support for SNMP (v1/v2/v3), HTTPS, MQTT, Rsyslog
• Modbus integration for SCADA and industrial environments
• Secure alarm management with escalation chains
• PoE monitoring plus redundant power supply
• Integration of virtual sensors for complex scenarios
• High reliability with MTBF over 1.4 million hours
• Suitable for IT, data centers, industry, and facility management

The AKCP sensorProbeX+ (SPXN+) is far more than just monitoring hardware – it is a scalable, intelligent platform that enables holistic monitoring and automation. Whether in small server rooms, large data centers, or industrial infrastructures, the SPXN+ delivers full transparency, rapid alerts, and flexible response capabilities.

With its wide-ranging interfaces, extensive integration options, and extremely high reliability, it sets new standards in IT monitoring hardware. Companies seeking to invest in future security and operational stability will find the AKCP SPXN+ to be the ideal solution.