Environmental Sensing for Wine Cellars
Ideal temperature and humidity wine cellar storage conditions is a challenge. Based on our experience with industrial environmental sensors, and listening to what wine experts have to say, we have developed a monitoring system specialized for wine cellars that can quantify and report the conditions.
Features
Temperature (air and bottle) :
Normal chart range: 45 to 65 oF (8 to 18 oC) for 7 days, Extended chart ranges: -20 to 100 oC, daily to yearly
Temperature is the most important parameter for wine monitoring. It should not vary much around the chosen storage temperature, typically 55 oF. In addition to measuring room air temperature, we utilize a precision thermistor to measure the bottle temperature based on a simulated bottle temperature approach.Humidity
:Extremes of humidity over long periods can be damaging, especially to the cork and label. Experts suggest a 50% to 80% Rh range for wine storage. Our sensor range is 10% to 99% Rh.Light
Sunlight or long exposure to fluorescent lights (UV) can cause wine to deteriorate. We provide continuous monitoring of illumination so this can be avoided.Motion Activated Camera
Photos of visitors are captured as a record of use. Internet Connectivity
Both wireless (WiFi, IEEE 802.11b, g) or wired ( Ethernet, 10/100 base T) are available. Time-stamped data is updated and recorded every 10 minutes (other options)Dashboard/ Website
Summary and detailed charts in several formats are available PC, tablets, smart phonesAlerts:
Sent by email, text message or phone Thresholds chosen by user
Mounting
Temperature (air and bottle) :
Normal chart range: 45 to 65 oF (8 to 18 oC) for 7 days, Extended chart ranges: -20 to 100 oC, daily to yearly Temperature is the most important parameter for wine monitoring. It should not vary much around the chosen storage temperature, typically 55 oF. In addition to measuring room air temperature, we utilize a precision thermistor to measure the bottle temperature based on a simulated bottle temperature approach.Humidity
:Extremes of humidity over long periods can be damaging, especially to the cork and label. Experts suggest a 50% to 80% Rh range for wine storage. Our sensor range is 10% to 99% Rh.Light
Sunlight or long exposure to fluorescent lights (UV) can cause wine to deteriorate. We provide continuous monitoring of illumination so this can be avoided.Motion Activated Camera
Photos of visitors are captured as a record of use.Internet Connectivity
Both wireless (WiFi, IEEE 802.11b, g) or wired ( Ethernet, 10/100 base T) are available. Time-stamped data is updated and recorded every 10 minutes (other options)Dashboard/ Website
Summary and detailed charts in several formats are available PC, tablets, smart phonesAlerts:
Sent by email, text message or phone Thresholds chosen by user
The monitor is mounted facing door or rack so they are within view of the camera. The bottle temperature sensor, with attached wire and jack, is mounted on central area of rack. The monitor must be within WiFi range of Internet router.
