AKCP securityProbe 5E-X60

The AKCP securityProbe 5E-X60 is an advanced platform for environmental and security monitoring in critical infrastructures. With its 60 dry contacts, eight RJ-45 sensor ports, and extensive software integration, it is one of the most flexible monitoring solutions on the market. Particularly noteworthy is its capability for water leakage monitoring – one of the most important protection areas in modern data centers, server rooms, and industrial facilities.

Water is considered, along with power outages and fires, as one of the most frequent causes of infrastructure problems. Whether caused by defective sprinklers, overflowing air conditioners, or pipe damage: water ingress detection is essential to preventing costly outages. The securityProbe 5E-X60 provides water leakage sensors, leak detection ropes, and flexible alerting options.

Water protection as a central security objective

Server rooms and data centers often have raised floors containing cable ducts, cooling lines, and power supply paths. In the event of a leak, water typically accumulates here first – often unnoticed. Risks include:

• Short circuits and hardware damage caused by standing water
• Power failures in UPS or PDU systems
• Business application downtime caused by IT failures
• High repair and consequential costs

The securityProbe 5E-X60 helps prevent all of this by detecting water damage at an early stage and immediately initiating escalations.

Sensor integration for water ingress detection

The eight intelligent RJ-45 ports enable plug-and-play integration of various AKCP sensors:

• Spot water sensors – detect even the smallest amounts of liquid and are ideal for critical areas such as under air conditioners or at pipe penetrations.
• Leak detection ropes – provide wide-area monitoring of raised floors and pinpoint the exact entry point of water.
• Combined humidity and temperature sensors – register rising humidity before puddles can form.

Role of 60 dry contacts in water protection

The special feature of the X60 is the integration of 60 dry contacts. These serve to integrate external systems and alarm loops:

• Connection with pump controls for emergency drainage
• Connection to fire or water detection systems
• Signal forwarding to building management systems (BMS) or control centers
• Integration with air conditioning systems to automatically switch them off in case of leakage

Thanks to opto-isolation, the hardware supports voltages up to 40VDC – a major advantage particularly in industrial installations.

Practical examples: water protection with the 5E-X60

Case 1: Raised floor leakage in a data center

With an installed leak detection rope, the system detected leaking cooling water at an early stage. The precise localization allowed the damage to be fixed without interrupting operations.

Case 2: Server room with air conditioning monitoring

Spot water sensors reported a leak beneath air conditioning units at an insurance company. Personnel were immediately informed via SNMP alarms, while the dry contacts shut off the air conditioners automatically.

Case 3: Industrial hall with process cooling

In a production facility, sensors were combined with external valves. In the event of leakage, the system automatically stopped the cooling system to prevent production downtime.

Alerting options in case of water ingress

The securityProbe 5E-X60 provides a comprehensive alarm management system:

• E-mail alerts with detailed information
• SMS/MMS notifications via 3G/4G modules
• SNMP traps for systems such as Nagios, PRTG, or SolarWinds
• Phone alarms with voice commands (additional hardware required)

Thanks to escalation levels and intelligent filtering, administrators can ensure that no alarm goes unnoticed – especially for critical events such as water ingress.

Automated reactions in case of water leakage

In the event of water leakage, the system can automatically respond:

• Switch relays to activate emergency pumps
• Safely shut down servers
• Deactivate air conditioning units
• Warn security staff acoustically or via alarms

Scalability for large infrastructures

With expansion modules such as E-Sensor8 or E-opto16, the 5E-X60 can be extended to support up to 500 sensors. This enables comprehensive monitoring even for campus environments or multi-storey data centers.

Integration into management systems

All water alarm data can be transferred via SNMP v1/v2c/v3 or Modbus to central monitoring systems. This allows integration into existing ITIL environments and control centers.

Comprehensive leakage protection in the data center

The AKCP securityProbe 5E-X60 is a versatile monitoring platform that, in addition to temperature and fire detection, sets standards in water leakage monitoring. With 60 dry contacts, extensive sensor options, and flexible alerting methods, it becomes the ideal central system for water protection in data centers.

Can the 5E-X60 detect leaks in raised floors?

Yes, with a leak detection rope large raised floors can be efficiently monitored and leaks precisely localized.

How is alarm notification handled in the event of water ingress?

The system sends alarms via e-mail, SMS, SNMP trap, or phone. Optionally, escalation plans with acknowledgment requirements can be defined.

Can external systems be controlled automatically?

Yes, thanks to dry contact integration, pumps, air conditioning units, or servers can be automatically switched on or off when water is detected.