AKCP securityProbe 5E

The AKCP securityProbe 5E is a professional monitoring system for server room monitoring and data center supervision. In addition to temperature and smoke detection, handling water leaks plays a crucial role: even the smallest leaks from defective air conditioning systems, sprinklers, or pipelines can cause severe outages. The securityProbe 5E reliably protects against such hazards and provides proven solutions for detecting and reporting water ingress.

Whether in financial institutions, government facilities, or industrial plants – water protection is an indispensable part of IT infrastructure. With support for water leakage sensors, leak detection ropes, and intelligent alarm functions, the securityProbe 5E ensures maximum operational security.

Water ingress as a critical risk

Server rooms and data centers are often characterized by raised floors, cable ducts, and air conditioning systems. Precisely there, the risk of water is particularly high:

• Overflowing condensate tanks from air conditioning units
• Defective cooling water pipes
• Leaks in sprinkler systems
• Undetected pipe damage

The AKCP securityProbe 5E enables early water leakage monitoring through a combination of sensor-based detection and centralized alarm management.

Sensor integration: from spot sensor to leak detection rope

Up to eight RJ-45 sensor ports can accommodate the following AKCP sensors:

• Spot water sensors – detect even the smallest drops at particularly vulnerable points.
• Leak detection ropes – monitor large areas of raised floors and precisely report the position of water ingress.
• Combination sensors for temperature and humidity – warn of rising humidity as an early indicator of leakage.

With expansion modules such as E-Sensor8 or E-opto16, the number of sensors can be increased to up to 500, ensuring comprehensive protection even in large data centers with complex infrastructures.

Practical examples of water protection

Example 1: Raised floor monitoring

An insurance company installed a leak detection rope throughout the entire raised floor. The securityProbe 5E pinpointed a leak in the cooling system with millimeter precision. This allowed rapid repair without interrupting operations.

Example 2: Protection under air conditioning units

Spot water leakage sensors were installed under air conditioning units. A defective condensate drain caused water leakage, which was immediately reported via SMS, e-mail, and SNMP trap. Using the integrated scripting function, a server shutdown was also initiated to protect hardware from damage.

Example 3: Industrial hall with high humidity

A manufacturing company used combination sensors to continuously monitor humidity. Even before water could accumulate, an escalation alert was triggered warning of a potential leak.

Alarm management in the event of water ingress

In critical situations, the securityProbe 5E provides immediate notifications through various channels:

• E-mail alerts with detailed reports
• SMS/MMS alarms (via optional 3G/4G modem)
• SNMP traps for PRTG, SolarWinds, Nagios, or check_MK
• Phone alarms with voice messages (optional)

Particularly effective is the ability to define individual escalation plans. This way, alarms are first forwarded to on-call staff and then automatically escalated if no response is received.

Technical foundation for water protection

The AKCP securityProbe 5E is based on a robust Linux platform and offers:

• 128 MB NAND flash memory + SD expansion up to 16 GB
• Robust operation from -35° to +55°C
• Support for all common protocols: SNMPv1/v2/v3, Modbus TCP/RTU
• Integrated video surveillance for up to 4 cameras
• Configurable scripts for automated reactions (e.g. server shutdown in case of water ingress)

Visual monitoring and alarm maps

A unique feature of the 5E is the integration of building layouts. Leaks are displayed and pinpointed directly on digital maps. CCTV cameras can also be combined to visually inspect affected areas.

Security through water leakage monitoring

The AKCP securityProbe 5E goes far beyond classical monitoring. It is a complete early warning solution for leaks – from spot water sensors to comprehensive leak detection ropes in raised floors. Combined with SNMP, escalation management, and automation, it reliably protects data centers against water ingress and significantly reduces the risk of outages.

Can I use the securityProbe 5E for raised floor monitoring?

Yes, with leak detection ropes large raised floors can be monitored and leaks precisely localized down to the millimeter.

How is notification handled in the event of water ingress?

The system supports e-mail, SMS, MMS, SNMP traps, and phone notifications. In addition, alarms can be escalated via predefined escalation plans.

Can automatic actions be triggered in the event of water damage?

Yes, the system supports scripts and can, for example, shut down servers or automatically deactivate air conditioning units.