AKCP Ultra Cold Temperature Sensor (UCTX)

The AKCP Ultra Cold Temperature Sensor (UCTX) is specifically designed for use in cryogenic and ultra-low-temperature environments. With an impressive measurement range of -200 °C to +150 °C, it provides a professional-grade solution for temperature monitoring in extreme conditions such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industry applications.

Whether it’s monitoring COVID‑19 vaccine storage, controlling mRNA medicine preservation, or ensuring the safety of cryogenic biological samples, the UCTX ensures precise, stable, and compliant temperature monitoring. Using a PT100 platinum probe with an accuracy of ±0.15 °C and a resolution of 0.1 °C, it meets the highest standards for accuracy and data integrity.

Advanced Technology for Pharma and Biotech

The UCTX is based on platinum resistance temperature detection (PT100) technology, which measures temperature through resistance variation in a platinum conductor. This method has long been recognized as one of the most accurate approaches to measuring low and ultra-low temperatures.

In modern pharmaceutical and biotech applications, precise temperature control is essential—deviations of just a few tenths of a degree can compromise the stability of sensitive compounds such as mRNA-based medications. The UCTX is designed to meet strict compliance standards, including FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and GMP regulations.

Built for Extreme Conditions – Robust Design and Safety

Using high‑grade SMD components, the UCTX is engineered for continuous operation in extreme environments such as cryo-chambers, ultra-low temperature freezers, and biorepositories. The unit operates within ambient temperatures from -35 °C to +80 °C and tolerates relative humidity from 20 % to 80 % (non‑condensing). The waterproof probe, 1000 mm in length, allows reliable measurement even in remote or enclosed installations.

Flexible Installation and Compatibility

• Compact dimensions: 75 × 55 × 27 mm
• Waterproof PT100 platinum probe with 1 m cable length
• RJ‑45 interface using standard CAT5/6 cabling
• Plug‑and‑Play installation via AutoSense on AKCP sensorProbe+ devices
• Cabling extendable up to 300 meters
• Web‑based configuration through the sensorProbe+ interface

Integration into AKCP Platforms

The UCTX integrates seamlessly with all AKCP sensorProbe+ devices, becoming part of their centralized monitoring ecosystem. Each sensor is assigned a unique SNMP OID, making it easily compatible with popular SNMP‑based monitoring systems such as Nagios, PRTG, SolarWinds, and Check_MK.

The base devices feature built‑in RRDTool graphing capabilities, allowing long‑term temperature tracking and visualization for compliance documentation and preventive analysis. This enables organizations to satisfy audit requirements while proactively identifying trends and deviations.

Application Areas of the UCTX

• Vaccine storage: e.g., COVID‑19 or mRNA vaccines at ultra‑low temperatures (‑80 °C and below)
• Cryogenic preservation: biological samples, stem cells, fertility applications
• Deep‑freezing chambers: food and pharmaceutical production
• Biotechnology: cold‑chain monitoring for research and laboratory use
• Quality assurance: compliance with GMP/FDA standards

Regulatory Compliance

The Ultra Cold Temperature Sensor (UCTX) complies with international regulations such as:

• FDA 21 CFR Part 11 – electronic records and audit trail requirements
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• WHO temperature standards for vaccine storage

This ensures the sensor is suitable for regulated industries where verified, auditable temperature control is mandatory.

Alarm Management

Temperature thresholds are easily configured through the web interface of sensorProbe+ base stations. Alerts are triggered and can be delivered via:

• Email notification
• SMS/MMS (using GSM/LTE module)
• SNMP traps to network management systems
• Audible and visual alerts

Administrators are immediately informed of any deviation from defined temperature levels, protecting critical vaccine batches and sensitive materials from damage or waste.

Data Logging and Visualization

The integrated RRDTool on AKCP base units generates detailed graphs covering hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly periods. Data can be exported, archived, and made available for audit or compliance purposes, ensuring fully documented cold chain monitoring.

Advantages of the AKCP Ultra Cold Sensor (UCTX)

• Measurement range: ‑200 °C to +150 °C
• PT100 platinum probe for maximum precision
• Accuracy ±0.15 °C, resolution 0.1 °C
• Fully compatible with sensorProbe+ platforms
• FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and GMP compliant
• Rugged, waterproof sensor design
• Extendable cable length up to 300 meters
• RRDTool graphs for trend and compliance analysis
• SNMP OIDs for integration with NMS
• Simple plug‑and‑play setup through AutoSense

The AKCP Ultra Cold Temperature Sensor (UCTX) is the premium monitoring solution for ultra‑low freezers, cryogenic storage, and pharmaceutical cold‑chain logistics. With extreme precision, full compliance, and rugged engineering, it provides everything required to safeguard temperature‑sensitive materials effectively.

Featuring seamless integration with AKCP sensorProbe+ platforms, long cable flexibility, and a durable, industrial‑grade design, the UCTX is the ideal choice for operators looking to maintain reliable, transparent, and regulatory‑compliant temperature control in critical cold‑chain environments.