Meet AUDIT-BUDDY™
AUDIT-BUDDY is a portable temperature and humidity monitor.
Structured and Scientific Way to Collect Data
Measure 3 Heights Simultaneously
Highly Accurate Sensors
Patented Fan Quickly Takes Measurements
How Does it Work?
Bring the AUDIT-BUDDY™ system(s) into any location. Collect information and remove.
Step 2: Scan
Place in any location and collect data.
Step 3:
Generate Information using the complimentary AUDIT-MATE 2.0 software.
How Do I Use the AUDIT-BUDDY System?
AUDIT-BUDDY comes with two custom built scan modes- QuickScan Mode and LongScan Mode.
LongScan Mode
Monitor a single location for a user defined rate and time period.
Track Environmental Changes
Generate Time-Trend Graphs
Use multiple systems to generate a Plan or Profile Dynamic Heat Map
QuickScan Mode
Take 1 minute scans across multiple locations
Baseline an area
Quickly identify problem areas, like hot or cold spots
Generate static heat maps
What Type of Data Can I Generate?
Static Heat Maps
Create a thermal heat map of an aisle or wall to quickly detect major variations.
Time-Trend Graphs
Trend sensor data at multiple heights over a period of time.
Energy Efficiency Performance Dashboards
Access Live Efficiency Reports to see quickly identify extreme temperatures, hot & cold spots, and compare true data with target range data.
Dynamic Heat Maps - Plan View
Generate a top down (bird’s eye) view of thermal changes across a room.
Dynamic Heat Map - Profile View
Generate a profile (vertical) view of see thermal changes at multiple heights.
Custom View Programs
Create custom data viewer programs to store data. Each program houses an interactive floorpan so you can quickly filter and drill down to location-specific data.
Two Generations. Same Great Product.
To meet customer needs, we have released two generations of AUDIT-BUDDY.
AUDIT-BUDDY Gen 1
Directly Download data using USB stick or cable
No external communication mechanism
(No Bluetooth, No Wireless, No ISM capability)Ideal for areas with high security restrictions
AUDIT-BUDDY Gen 2
Wireless data transfer to stream live data
Use private, static IP to create private network for secure data transfer
Quickly view data without downloads and transfers
What’s in the Box
AUDIT-BUDDY Generation 2
Box Contents
AUDIT-BUDDY Generation 1
Box Contents
Includes all Generation 1 components as well as:
3 WIFI Adapters
3 Power Brick Adapters 100-240 VAC
1 Router
3 Temperature and Humidity Modules (TH1)
1 Carbon Fiber Rod
3 Rod Clamps
3 Magnetic Mounting Plate
3 AA Batteries
3 screws (.5”)
3 USB Cables
All AUDIT-BUDDY systems include:
Optional Additional Accessories:
Software:
FAQs
Is this just a data logger?
AUDIT-BUDDY records temperature and humidity data, but our stand construction and software are more advanced. While data loggers are individual sensors that need to be attached to physical device, the AUDIT-BUDDY is a freestanding monitoring tool, measuring at multiple heights. Our software takes turns collected data into meaningful information so you don’t have to waste time on the data post-processing.
Do I need it if I have permanent sensors?
Many of our customers have permanent monitoring systems. AUDIT-BUDDY™ is great for gaps in coverage. Whether it’s measuring the exhaust temps or double checking permanent sensors, AUDIT-BUDDY™ is aimed at transient monitoring applications.
What is the sensing radius?
Place AUDIT-BUDDY™ as close as an inch away from the server rack using the carbon fiber rod or fix it directly to the surface using the magnetic plate. Purkay Labs recommends placing one TH1 Module near the floor, one TH1 Module close to the top of the rack and one TH1 Module in the middle of the cabinet to get a detailed stratification of the cabinet.
How long is the battery life?
AUDIT-BUDDY™ uses standard alkaline AA batteries for operation. Under normal operating conditions, used once or twice a week, the batteries will last for at least 6 months. A low battery warning is displayed before the user starts a data collection. The user can also test the module’s current battery condition at any time. The scanned data is stored in Non-Volatile Memory and is not dependent on battery voltage, and therefore is not lost when the batteries are removed to be replaced.
Does it record airflow?
No. AUDIT-BUDDY™ does not measure airflow. However, our software programs - AUDIT-MATE 2.0 - utilize the temperature data to calculate airflow inefficiencies, such as bypass and recirculation, as well as the required CFM necessary to effectively cool an aisle or room.
Can I integrate AUDIT-BUDDY information into my Building Management System?
All collected data from Purkay Labs Software and Macros support data export in .CSV and .PNG formats. Specific integration to a building automation system will require a custom wrapper to be written. This will vary from site to site based on the specific requirements. Please contact Purkay Labs for more information.
What People Are Saying
“It is a valuable tool. It acquires data periodically that is prohibitively expensive to monitor continuously. Now we have confidence in the cooling setup in our halls.”
— Facility Controls Engineer, Quincy, WA
“I presented the Data obtained from multiple scans to our Senior Leadership team and they are very impressed with what we were able to present within a day of obtaining the product.”
— Data Center Operations Manager, New York, NY
“Immediate and accurate data within that short window makes this one of the most impressive product I have ever worked with.”
— Data Center Operations Manager, Longmont, CO
“AUDIT-BUDDY allowed us to reduce the amount of time required to get accurate readings compared to alternative methods and tools used in the past. ”
— Greg Dumas, EEC Construction Operations Manager
“I have used the Audit Buddy and it is a great tool to add to your critical facility. It is an inexpensive tool that monitors and records temperature and humidity that you can review and then make changes and test again to see the results and these changes within a short amount of time. This is a great product and I highly recommend getting it for your facilities.
— Kelly Williams, CDCS Direct
“I wish I had used (Purkay Labs) sooner. They were in and out with the assessment and days later we had the fix.”