AKCP securityProbe-5ES

The AKCP securityProbe-5ES is a powerful, modular monitoring system for critical IT environments. Banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and data centers use this system to actively protect their infrastructures against the most common environmental hazards. A special focus is on the detection and prevention of water ingress and water leaks, which can have devastating consequences, especially in server rooms.

Even the most modern redundant IT infrastructures are powerless when water enters raised floors uncontrollably or escapes from defective air conditioning units. This is where the securityProbe-5ES comes into play: with spot water leakage sensors, extensive leak detection ropes, and the integration of external systems via dry contacts, it creates a comprehensive monitoring concept against water damage.

Water leakage and ingress – the underestimated threat

An overflowing condensate tank, a cooling water hose, or a defective sprinkler head is often enough to paralyze entire server racks. The consequences:

• Electrical short circuits caused by moisture in raised floors
• Failures of routers, switches, and firewalls
• Interruptions of entire business processes
• Costly repairs and reputational damage

The AKCP securityProbe-5ES detects such problems before they take down the IT infrastructure – whether through spot water detectors or large-scale leak detection ropes for raised floor monitoring.

Sensor integration for professional water protection

The 5ES offers eight RJ45 sensor ports for intelligent AKCP sensors. With Auto-Sense technology, the system automatically detects and integrates sensors without the need for manual configuration. Especially important in water protection scenarios:

• Spot water sensors – ideal for critical areas such as under air conditioners, at wall penetrations, or near technical shafts.
• Leak detection ropes – area-wide monitoring of entire raised floors. The securityProbe pinpoints the exact location of water ingress.
• Combination sensors for temperature and humidity – early detection of rising humidity, even before dripping or leakage occurs.

Practical examples of leak monitoring

Case 1: Air conditioning and condensate overflow

A banking data center used the securityProbe-5ES with spot water leakage sensors under air conditioners. A defective hose caused condensate leakage, but the sensor triggered an immediate alarm. SNMP traps alerted the central monitoring system (Nagios), while the maintenance team was simultaneously notified by SMS – damage prevented.

Case 2: Raised floor monitoring

A telecommunications provider installed a leak detection rope throughout the raised floor of a core site. After two weeks, the system signaled moisture in a remote area. The exact localization enabled a targeted repair within the shortest possible time, before router cabinets were affected.

Case 3: Industrial environment with cooling water pipes

In a manufacturing facility, sensorProbe water leakage sensors were combined with dry contact integration of externally connected pumps. In the event of water ingress, the system not only triggered an alarm but also automatically deactivated the supply pump. This prevented costly production downtimes.

Technical excellence of the AKCP securityProbe-5ES

The platform is based on a robust Linux system with i.MX25 processor and offers:

• 128 MB NAND flash + SD card slot (up to 16 GB)
• 8 RJ-45 sensor ports + up to 500 sensors via E-Sensor8 modules
• Support for RS485 / Modbus for industrial integration
• SNMP v1/v2/v3 including MIB for easy integration
• Web interface with SSL/HTTPS encryption

Water protection through alarm management

A water alarm is only effective if it triggers immediate reactions. The security system provides:

• E-mail and SMS notifications, also for on-call staff
• Telephone and voice calls with acknowledgment function
• SNMP traps to PRTG, Nagios, SolarWinds, Check_MK, etc.
• Escalation plans with individual time frames (SLA-oriented)

When water damage is detected, the securityProbe can optionally initiate external actions:

• Shutting down endangered servers (shutdown scripts)
• Activating pumps via contacts
• Triggering audible alarms

Visual water ingress detection

With the alarm map function, leaks can be visually displayed on a floor plan. Raised floors with leak detection ropes can thus be virtually represented. The advantage: technicians can immediately see the exact spot where water occurs. Time-critical interventions are accelerated.

Scalable water protection units

With E-Sensor8 modules, the securityProbe-5ES can be expanded to integrate up to 500 spot water sensors or humidity probes. This makes it suitable from small machine rooms up to complete high-security data centers.

Safety through proactive leak monitoring

The AKCP securityProbe-5ES is more than standard environmental monitoring. It is a complete early-warning system for leaks, scalable from spot drip detection to large-scale raised floor leak detection ropes. Companies gain maximum protection against water damage and meet the strictest compliance requirements of banks, insurance companies, and critical infrastructures.

Can I combine spot and rope water sensors?

Yes, the securityProbe-5ES allows hybrid use – ideal for areas with air conditioning units and raised floor spaces.

How is notification handled in the event of a leak?

Via e-mail, SMS, SNMP traps, and phone. Optionally, the system offers voice alarms that must be actively acknowledged.

Can the system be integrated into existing network monitoring?

Yes, with SNMP v1/v2/v3 and Modbus support, integration into Nagios, PRTG, SolarWinds, and many other platforms is possible.