FridgeAlert | Temperature Monitoring With Touch Screen

The FridgeAlert is built for industrial-grade temperature monitoring of coolers and freezers in production facilities, warehouses, and more.

Peace of Mind for Temperature Monitoring

FridgeAlert™ is an industrial-grade temperature monitoring system that features a convenient touch screen. Connection types include a Type-K
Thermocouple, a 1-Wire Bus, and an RTD (2-4 wire). The FridgeAlert™ can be connected through Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Ethernet connections, making installation simple. The FridgeAlert™ is easy to use, making it the perfect solution for restaurants, c-stores, schools, arenas, hotels, grocery stores, and much more.
The FridgeAlert™ is cloud-flexible, meaning a cloud connection isn’t required, but is available as a convenient remote access method

3.5″ Touchscreen Display
Up to 10 Temperature Sensors
1 Digital Input
Cellular version available

The FridgeAlert is built for industrial-grade temperature monitoring of coolers and freezers in production facilities, warehouses, restaurants, c-stores, schools, arenas, hotels, event centers, grocery stores and more


This cloud-flexible solution keeps costs low and works with a variety of IT or industrial systems for data storage and analysis

Smart Alerts are perfect for typical issues in fridge/freezer monitoring:

Eliminate false alarms with highly customizable alert triggers
Custom-fit each alert to your fridge/freezer model and defrost cycle
Program exceptions for known restocking events
Save technician time


Avoid false alerts and make sure you’re only notified when there is a real concern. The FridgeAlert uses user-programmable temperature thresholds and timed delays to eliminate false alarms and quickly alert technicians as soon as a valid problem is identified.

Easy 15-Minute Installation

The FridgeAlert is essentially plug-and-play—and setting up the logic is even easier. Any existing sensors are also likely compatible

Step 1: Connect Power & Sensors
Remove the front cover to access the connection terminals. Connect compatible sensors to their corresponding terminals. FridgeAlert supports a wide power range of 9-28 VDC and 9V battery backup.

Step 2: Connect to Your Network
Power on the module and tap the “Network Setup” tab on the right of the touchscreen. (If the IPS touchscreen doesn’t light up when the unit powers on, simply tap the screen.) Tap either Ethernet or Wireless Settings:

  • Ethernet: Enable DHCP.
  • Wireless: Enable Wireless. Select your network and security. Enter the password, then enable DHCP.
  • Alternatively, you can assign the module a static IP address. In that case, disable DHCP to make the blue “IP” box and network information visible. Tap to expand the box and enter the network information.

After establishing a connection, tap the “Back” button, then tap “Reboot.” Tap the “Info” tab after the reboot process to verify the IP address.

Step 3: Set Up Fridges/Freezers & Alarms
While in the firmware, click the Freezers/Fridges tab. Go through the guide to add coolers, freezers, door sensors, and alarms. SMTP email clients are compatible with the FridgeAlert, such as Outlook and Gmail.

Optional: Connect to the ControlByWeb Cloud
For easier remote access and temperature monitoring, connect to the ControlByWeb Cloud. At only $0.99/mo. per device (billed annually), access is very affordable and improves remote monitoring.

Cellular-Enabled I/O for Remote Monitoring

Wide Carrier Coverage
eUICC (eSIM) technology allows ControlByWeb cellular devices to operate across multiple carriers. This allows us to optimize cellular coverage based on your location.

No WiFi Necessary 
Cellular simplifies your installation and fits where no wired infrastructure exists. There’s no need for third-party resources or IT intervention—everything you need from a PLC is included with FridgeAlert.

Primary or Backup
With FridgeAlert, you have the option to use Ethernet as the primary connection to the network and cellular as a failover. This allows logging, remote access, and email alerts even if Ethernet fails.

Power Your Whole Setup
Expansion modules have a ribbon-cable expansion bus that allows for shared I/O among ControlByWeb devices. It only requires one cellular-enabled PLC to enable all connected I/O to operate wirelessly.

Built-In Connectivity
FridgeAlert includes an omnidirectional antenna for use with the embedded LTE-M cellular radio. The antenna is FCC compliant and will not cause interference when installed correctly.

Configurable Status Page
FridgeAlert is powered by a lightweight, built-in user interface. Cellular devices have additional settings within the UI where users can review their signal strength, see registration status, set cellular mode and ping interval, and more.

Combined network coverage map for ControlByWeb cellular devices

Ensure peace of mind with FridgeAlert™—the ultimate temperature monitoring solution

With versatile connectivity options and an intuitive touch screen, it’s ideal for any setting from restaurants to schools. Keep your environment secure with or without a cloud connection. Install FridgeAlert™ today and take control of your temperature monitoring needs!

The FridgeAlert™ is purpose-built to monitor fridge and freezer systems. It offers smart monitoring to avoid false alarms and battery backup to continue logging temperature data while alerting of any power outages. FridgeAlert is easy to set up and features a large touchscreen display for at-a-glance information.FridgeAlert offers wireless capability with a built-in, low-power LTE-M cellular radio. Cellular models with an annual data plan include a dual SIM that provides combined coverage through AT&T and T-Mobile, automatically switching between the two for the best coverage

Features

Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Cellular
Battery Backup
Logic and Alarms on Board
Touchscreen Display
Fast Setup
Smart Alert Notifications

Sensor Types

10 1-Wire Temperature Sensors
1 RTD Sensor
1 Thermocouple
1 Door Contact Sensor Input

Power Requirements

Voltage: 9-28 VDC
Max Current:
12V: 200mA
24V: 100mA

Compatible Sensors

Max Connected Temperature Sensors: 10Type K Thermocouple (Max 1)
1-Wire Sensors (Max 10)
RTD (2/3/4 Wire, PT100/PT1000, Max 1)
Door Contact Sensor (Dry Contact, Max 1)

Physical

Operating Temperature: -40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 65.5°C)
Size:
4.06in (103.120mm) wide
6.25in (158.75mm) tall
1.375in (34.925mm) deep
Weight: 11.1 oz (314.67 grams)
Enclosure Material: Lexan 940 Polycarbonate Plastic
Enclosure Flame Rating: UL94 V0

Log Storage and History

Save your data logs onto a separate computer or server to keep an unlimited history. With an optional ControlByWeb Cloud subscription, a 30 day history is saved onto the cloud. Program your device to send log data via email or FTP

Battery Backup Power

A 9-volt battery in the FridgeAlert allows the device to send you an alarm notification if main power is lost. It will then enter Power Save mode, where the touch screen will stay powered off. The device will continue to monitor and log temperatures for up to 5 days 

Flexible Connection Types

The FridgeAlert can connect to the network via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular (FA100C). The FA100C requires a data plan for cellular connectivity, ensuring you stay connected wherever you are