Free2move announces wireless sensor-logger for humidity & temperature monitoring Addresses requirements for monitoring of buildings, machinery and sensitive goods

2011-04-15, Free2move Holdings AB

The Ison™ is a new member of Free2move’s FS800 family of ultra-low power wireless
sensor technologies with advanced sensor and logging capabilities. The sensor can
store up to 10,000 log-points with simultaneous humidity and temperature
measurements into its protected memory. Log-intervals are configurable and alert
threshold values are configurable. It is self-calibrating and maintenance free. In its
most advanced variant, it can provide battery life in excess of 30 years.
The small size of the Ison™ along with its wireless reporting of sensor data makes it
possible to conceal it within building structures, from where it can report humidity and
temperature variations. It may also be employed for the monitoring of warehouses,
transportation environment, healthcare, sports facilities as well as industrial
environments. Logged sensor data can be uploaded to USB, WiFi or LAN compliant
reading devices at a range of up to 100 metres (300 feet) in free air.
The Ison™ supports both on-demand reporting and alert reporting. On-demand
reports are mainly used for compliance verification and for statistical measurements.
Alert reports are used for operational rectification and preventive maintenance; for
instance to prevent dew-point issues in electrical installations.
“We are delighted that initial orders for the Ison™ have already been secured and the
product has started shipping”, says Martin Harnevie, Chief Executive of Free2move’s
RFID unit. “Strong interest has been received from the construction sector, marine
technology sectors, agriculture, consumer goods manufacturing, and healthcare.”
An evaluation and development kit for Ison™ is also available from Free2move.
About Free2move
There are two subsidiaries of Free2move Holding. Free2move AB is a global provider
of wireless audio communication products and Free2move Asia is a global provider of
wireless sensor and RFID technologies.

More information
For more information please see www.free2move.us. Or contact Martin Harnevie, +60
19 312 9026, martin@free2move.us or Per-Arne Wiberg, +46 702 20 33 82, perarne.
wiberg@free2move.se.

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