AKCP securityProbe5ESV-X20

The AKCP securityProbe5ESV-X20 is a premium solution for environmental and security monitoring of critical infrastructures. With integrated sensor technology, 20 dry contact inputs, and video surveillance options, it provides companies with a complete platform to sustainably monitor risks such as water ingress, leaks, or overheating. Particularly noteworthy are its capabilities for water leakage detection, which are an indispensable part of modern security concepts in data centers and server rooms.

Water is one of the greatest threats to IT infrastructures. While power outages and fires are usually noticed immediately, leaks and water ingress often go undetected – until servers, UPS systems, or network elements are damaged. The securityProbe5ESV-X20 detects such threats early, reliably alerts, and enables automatic countermeasures.

Water leakage: often underestimated risk

Typical causes of water damage in server rooms include:

• Overflowing condensate tanks from air conditioning units
• Hairline fractures and leaks in cooling systems
• Defective sprinkler or piping systems
• Condensation due to improperly cooled servers

The consequences are severe: short circuits, complete failures, and costly repairs. With spot water leakage sensors and leak detection ropes, the 5ESV-X20 reliably protects operators against these risks.

Intelligent water leakage sensor technology

The basic configuration with eight RJ45 sensor ports allows the direct integration of various AKCP sensors:

• Spot water sensors – monitor critical areas such as under air conditioning units or cable ducts.
• Leak detection ropes – cover entire raised floor areas and report the exact location of a leak with localization.
• Combination humidity & temperature sensors – act as early warning systems when humidity in the server room rises unnaturally.

All sensors are automatically detected (plug-and-play) and immediately visible in the web interface.

The 20 dry contacts in water protection

A key strength of the 5ESV-X20 lies in its 20 dry contacts. They enable integration of external systems:

• Connection of water detection systems or external leak detection ropes
• Linking with pump systems and emergency valves
• Integration of air conditioning units that are automatically deactivated in case of a water alarm
• Forwarding leakage alerts to central building management systems

The contacts can be opto-isolated via jumpers and are protected up to 40VDC – ideal for industrial areas with surge risk.

Practical examples of leak monitoring

Case 1: Raised floor in a financial data center

A leak detection rope in the raised floor provided early warning of leaking cooling water. Thanks to exact location reporting, the damage was fixed within minutes.

Case 2: Air conditioning water leakage

Several spot water sensors detected condensate under the air conditioning units. Through the 20 dry contacts, AC units were automatically shut down and pumps started.

Case 3: Industrial plant with process cooling

In a production environment, the combination of water sensors, dry contacts, and pump control led to the immediate emergency shutdown of the cooling system – preventing downtime.

Video & visualization as an enhancement

The securityProbe5ESV-X20 can be connected to up to four USB surveillance cameras. This enables water alarms to be not only technically reported but also visually verified. Thanks to video motion detection, movements caused by dripping or leaks can also be captured.

Alarm management in case of water ingress

Alarm notification is provided via:

• E-mail with detailed status information
• SMS and MMS via optional GSM/3G/4G modem
• Phone and voice alarms with acknowledgment function
• SNMP traps to network monitoring systems such as Nagios or PRTG

Thanks to escalation plans, operators can ensure that no alarm is ignored or overlooked.

Automatic reactions in case of leaks

The 5ESV-X20 is more than an early warning system – it can independently initiate measures:

• Orderly shutdown of servers
• Activation of pumps or emergency valves
• Triggering relays to activate acoustic sirens

Scalability and integration

The 5ESV-X20 can be used by companies of any size. With optional modules (E-Sensor8, E-opto16) it can handle up to 500 sensors – including large-scale water protection solutions. Native integration with systems such as Nagios, HP OpenView, or WhatsUp Gold is supported via SNMPv1/v2/v3.

Water protection and leakage early warning in one system

The AKCP securityProbe5ESV-X20 is an all-in-one solution that combines water ingress detection, leak detection ropes, sensor integration, video surveillance, and SNMP management. It is the optimal choice for data centers, banks, telecommunications, and industrial facilities needing to protect their infrastructure against water damage.

Can the 5ESV-X20 monitor large raised floor areas?

Yes, with leak detection ropes it can secure entire raised floors and precisely locate leaks.

How is water alarm notification handled?

Via e-mail, SMS, SNMP traps, and phone. In addition, video footage can be used for visual confirmation.

Can external systems be controlled automatically?

Yes, through the 20 dry contacts air conditioning units, pumps, or entire alarm systems can be actively controlled.