KAYE Real-Time Wireless

GxP Real-Time Wireless Loggers

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High-Accuracy RF Validation & Data Security

KAYE Real-Time Wireless

These wireless systems solve the perennial problem of sensor intrusion by eliminating the need for complex feedthroughs or lengthy thermocouple wires, which can often act as pathways for contamination or cause seal integrity issues in autoclaves or stability chambers. The compact, sealed loggers are placed entirely within the process volume, ensuring that the measurement truly reflects the environment experienced by the product. Furthermore, the real-time data flow is backed by internal logger memory, providing an essential redundancy feature that ensures continuous data logging even if the RF link is temporarily disrupted, guaranteeing data continuity for regulatory purposes.

The robust software platform is designed to handle the complexities of wireless communication, automatically managing logger configuration, data transmission, and network topology. This automation minimizes the manual effort required by validation personnel, allowing them to focus on the scientific interpretation of the thermal data rather than system management. The ability to visualize heat penetration profiles, calculate F0 values, and generate GxP-compliant reports all within the same real-time software interface significantly accelerates the entire validation lifecycle, transitioning immediately from live monitoring to certified documentation.

 

The adoption of a specialized Radio Frequency (RF) technology is critical for maintaining reliable communication within highly shielded, metallic processing vessels, like pharmaceutical freezers or large autoclaves. This technical specification ensures that the real-time data stream remains uninterrupted, eliminating the operational issue of "blind spots" and ensuring continuous Data Integrity throughout the entire thermal cycle.

 

Loggers feature high-resolution, internal temperature and humidity sensors with built-in electronic Calibration  Checks, allowing for rapid in-situ verification of sensor stability without the need for manual removal. This capability drastically reduces the validation downtime caused by required periodic calibration checks, ensuring maximum system availability for critical production support.

 

The centralized Base Station manages the entire wireless network, acting as the secure gateway between the loggers and the validation software. This technical centralization simplifies the network configuration and provides a single point for secure data transfer, which is essential for auditability and maintaining a clear Traceability chain for all measurement data points.

 

The Real-Time Wireless loggers are engineered with a minimal thermal  Mass to ensure rapid response to temperature changes, accurately reflecting the thermal environment of the products being validated. This technical design characteristic directly addresses the challenge of slow sensor response times, which can lead to measurement lag and inaccurate determination of critical temperature hold times.

 

The integrated software provides dynamic tools for Deviation Alerting, immediately notifying operators via the real-time interface when any measured parameter falls outside pre-defined process limits. This feature provides proactive process control, allowing for immediate corrective action that prevents the complete loss of a high-value batch due to an unidentified temperature excursion.

 

The system is optimized for Battery Longevity, featuring an intelligent power management circuit that maximizes operational time, particularly in extreme environments like low-temperature freezers. This prevents the significant disruption and compliance risk associated with battery failure mid-study, ensuring that multi-day validation studies are completed without interruption.

 

By supporting simultaneous, multiple parameter logging (Temperature, Pressure, and Humidity), the system facilitates comprehensive Process Characterization in complex units such as environmental chambers or steam sterilizers. This technical integration simplifies the qualification process by providing synchronized, correlated data, removing the complexity of merging datasets from disparate monitoring tools.

 

The software provides specialized reporting templates that automatically calculate and present F0 Lethality values and other regulatory metrics in a standardized, GxP-compliant format. This technical automation streamlines the final documentation phase, reducing the labor intensity and human error associated with manual data analysis and report generation for submission.

 

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