AKCP securityProbe5ES-X60: Professional water intrusion detection for critical infrastructures
AKCP securityProbe5ES-X60
The AKCP securityProbe5ES-X60 sets new standards in environmental monitoring for data centers, server rooms, and industrial facilities. It combines proven securityProbe technology with 60 dry contacts and state-of-the-art sensor technology. Especially in the field of water leakage monitoring and protection against water ingress, it offers comprehensive safety mechanisms to prevent downtime.
In data centers, water is considered the greatest threat besides fire. Small leaks from air conditioning units or defective pipes are often enough to completely paralyze systems. Thanks to water leakage sensors and leak detection ropes, the securityProbe5ES-X60 detects such incidents at an early stage and precisely reports the location of a leak – often before any damage occurs.
Why water protection is so critical
The risks of untreated water ingress in server rooms include:
- Short circuits and hardware damage due to liquid in raised floors
- Unexpected failures of switches, routers, or UPS systems
- Production stoppages due to central IT outages
- Financial losses and reputational damage
The securityProbe5ES-X60 is specifically designed to proactively eliminate these risks.
Intelligent water sensors for precise monitoring
A wide range of water sensors can be connected via the eight RJ-45 sensor ports:
- Spot water sensors – for individual critical areas such as under air conditioners or in cable ducts.
- Leak detection ropes – extensive monitoring of large areas such as raised floors. With localization functionality, the exact entry point of the water is displayed.
- Combination temperature and humidity sensors – for early detection of rising humidity, which can signal impending leaks.
Practical examples of leak protection with the 5ES-X60
Case 1: Raised floor monitoring in a data center
An operator installed a leak detection rope across the entire raised floor. The securityProbe precisely detected and reported a leak caused by a faulty pipe before sensitive switches were damaged.
Case 2: Air conditioning in the server room
Under the condensate pipes of an air conditioning unit, a spot water leakage sensor detected escaping water at an early stage. Alarms were automatically sent via e-mail and SNMP trap, while the air conditioning unit was simultaneously shut down through dry contacts.
Case 3: Industrial plant with process cooling
In a production hall, dry contact integration was used to automatically shut off pump valves in the event of leakage. This prevented production downtime before the water reached a critical level.
60 dry contacts for maximum flexibility
The key enhancement of the X60 version is the 60 additional dry contact inputs. These allow efficient integration of external systems and alarm loops:
- Monitoring of pumps, flaps, and valves
- Connection of fire detection or air conditioning systems
- Integration of door contacts and motion sensors
- Parallel forwarding of water alarms to building management systems
All inputs support up to 40VDC in opto-isolated mode, ensuring safe integration even in industrial environments.
Alarm notification in the event of water ingress
The securityProbe5ES-X60 provides comprehensive alarm and notification functions:
- E-mail alerts with status details
- SMS/MMS messages via optional 3G/4G modules
- Phone calls with voice alerts (with additional hardware)
- SNMP traps to systems such as Nagios, PRTG, or SolarWinds
Notification can be escalated within SLA processes, ensuring no alarm is overlooked.
Scalability – large-scale water protection solutions
With expansion modules (E-Sensor8, E-opto16), the system can be scaled to up to 500 sensors. This secures even extensive campus infrastructures against water ingress. Thanks to daisy-chain architecture, modules can be installed up to 300 meters away from the main system.
Proactive response to leaks
The securityProbe5ES-X60 goes beyond pure detection – it actively responds:
- Shutting down servers in an orderly way to protect hardware and software
- Automatically switching off pumps or air conditioning units
- Activating relay contacts to initiate emergency measures
Comprehensive water protection in the data center
The AKCP securityProbe5ES-X60 is a professional platform for water leakage monitoring and comprehensive IT monitoring. Whether spot water sensors, leak detection ropes, or integration into building systems – this solution provides a holistic approach to preventing water damage. With 60 dry contacts and more than 500 possible sensors, it forms a centralized platform against environmental risks in server rooms, data centers, and industrial plants.
Summary
Can the securityProbe5ES-X60 locate water ingress in raised floors?
Yes, with localization-enabled leak detection ropes the exact entry point of water is displayed.
How is alarm notification handled in the event of a leak?
Via e-mail, SMS, SNMP traps, or phone alarms. Optionally, escalation plans and acknowledgment functions ensure reliable notification.
Can the device be integrated into existing monitoring systems?
Yes, with full SNMP support and Modbus gateway functionality, the X60 can be integrated into Nagios, PRTG, and other systems.
AKCP securityProbe5ES-X60
SEC-5ES-X60 (Technical data AKCP manufacturer specifications)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Size: 18″ x 5″ x 3.45″ Weight: 3.1 kg |
| Expansion Ports | 2x RJ-45 expansion ports 115.2 Kbps data transfer rate Simultaneous functionality between expansion ports & RS485 port threshold status |
| Mounting | 2U rack-mount standard Rack-mount brackets included Compatible with AKCP DIN and rack-mount rails |
| Power Supply | External power supply 7.0–9 VDC, 3A Input voltage/current: 100–240V AC, 1A Optional: DCW – external ±40~60V DC input |
| Power Consumption | Typical 6.150 W, 0.82 A |
| Status Indicators | LED indicator for power supply LED for network connection LED for sensor status and threshold exceedance LED for dry contacts (status/online) |
| Components | Highly integrated low-power SMT technology for reliability CPU: AKCP i.MX25 processor 128 MB on-board NAND flash SD slot up to 16 GB |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: -35 °C to +55 °C Humidity: 20 % to 80 % (non-condensing) MTBF: 400,000 hours |
| Connectivity | Ethernet 10/100 Mbps Optional: internal 3G/4G modem |
| Inputs | 8x RJ-45 sensor ports 2x RJ-45 expansion ports 20x 2-wire dry contacts (inputs only, up to 5VDC or up to 40VDC opto-isolated via jumper) 1x USB 2.0 modem port Audio In (Analog) 2.5 mm jack Internal microphone RS485 (2-pin terminal block, Modbus) |
| Outputs | Configurable signals (0VDC/5VDC) on all 8 sensor ports Internal speaker External speaker (2.5 mm jack, analog) Mic Out, 2.5 mm jack (for modem) |
| Expansion Modules | 8-port intelligent sensors module (E-Sensor8) 16-port dry contact module (E-opto16, max. 500 sensors) Cabinet Control Unit (up to 25 per chain) Expandable up to 300 meters Modules daisy-chainable |