what we protect · what we prevent.
- +Tens of thousands of pesos saved per overnight walk-in failure · WhatsApp alert in 1-15 min, night manager moves product
- +Cold Chain Pro PDF report in two minutes for surprise COFEPRIS audit · 288 readings/day/zone for 30 days
- +Early detection of compressor with dirty condenser · scheduled cleaning before mechanical failure
- +Recovery of wasted overnight consumption from forgotten lights and equipment · thousands of pesos/month per store
- +Traffic data for register staffing and measurable real conversion · data-driven instead of intuition
- ✕Tens of thousands of pesos per overnight failure in meat or frozen walk-ins
- ✕COFEPRIS fines and observations from paper logs with 8-10 hour overnight gaps
- ✕Permanent CFE surcharge from low power factor · invisible on each bill but accumulated
- ✕Bakery product lost from oven that did not start at 3 AM · first bread shift at risk
- ✕Daytime emergency repairs when nighttime preventive maintenance was possible · several times the cost
fourteen use cases · four critical areas.
for the fresh-foods manager.
Fresh-Foods Manager + Cold-Chain Operations Director. Five cases · meat, dairy, frozen walk-ins, FyV/dairy display cases — each critical equipment has specific coverage with compressor + door + temperature detection, and preventive cleanings scheduled before failure.
for the bakery and deli manager.
Bakery Manager + Deli Manager + Quality Officer. Three cases · "the oven did not start" at 3 AM destroys the first shift; out-of-range proofing chamber invalidates the day's product; deli case or rotisserie <58°C is immediate NOM-251 sanitary risk.
for the quality and finance director.
Quality Director + Energy Director + CFO. Three cases · surprise COFEPRIS NOM-251 audit passes with two-minute report; anomalous overnight consumption (forgotten warehouse lights) and low power factor are CFE surcharges recoverable with continuous sub-metering.
for the operations director.
Operations Director + Marketing Director + Customer Experience Director. Three cases · register lines without open checkout lose sales; CO₂/PM2.5/VOC on the sales floor justifies "heavy air" complaints; entry counting gives real conversion rate (enter vs buy).
three compliances · one platform covers all three.
For multi-format chains, national dashboard with per-store efficiency ranking — identifies which 5 stores out of 200 concentrate 60% of the incidents.
from sensor to report · every five minutes · without human intervention
Five steps. They run in parallel across all your sites, all the time. When something crosses a threshold, the flow completes in under five minutes — alert delivered, response logged, inspector-ready evidence captured.
measure
Sensors measure temperature, humidity, current, door-open, leak and other magnitudes every five minutes — no operator required.
detect
The system compares each reading against the threshold configured per recipe · per site · per equipment. Threshold crossing triggers the flow.
alert
The alert routes to the right person via WhatsApp, email or push · per role and schedule configured.
respond
The operator acts from the dashboard or mobile app. The corrective action goes into an immutable log with timestamp + signature.
audit
Everything becomes part of the audit package · time series, critical events, corrective actions, NOM report ready in two clicks.
Five steps · no manual operators · no paperwork · no gaps.
five phases · per store.
site survey per store
1 dayTechnical visit + inventory of walk-ins, display cases and electrical panel + identification of NOM-251 points + per-store checklist.
physical installation
2-3 daysSensors mounted on each walk-in, display case and freezer + three-phase meter in panel + gateway with 32-hour backup · no operational shutdown.
configuration + calibration
1-2 daysNOM-251 thresholds + day/night rules per zone · calibrated probes verified · Cold Chain Pro template ready · WhatsApp alerts configured per role.
team training
1 dayStore Manager + Maintenance Lead + Quality Director + night manager · each role trains on their alert and report flow.
30 days of support + first audit
30 daysAstreaIoT specialist available · first monthly NOM-251 report delivered · escalation chain adjusted to the store's real operational reality.
For chain rollouts with 50 to 1,200+ stores: after the first 2-3 pilot stores, the phases compact to 4-7 days per store with weekly or biweekly waves.
common questions · before the quote.
what happens if the internet goes out at the store?
The gateway has 32-hour backup and local buffer. Sensors keep recording · everything syncs on reconnect. If the outage is prolonged, the included cellular backup takes over automatically.
can it connect to old refrigerators and display cases?
Yes. The sensors are external and mount on any equipment · without touching the existing refrigeration system · without operational shutdown.
how long does it take to assemble a NOM-251 report?
Two clicks. The system assembles it automatically with the selected 30 days, Quality Manager signature included. PDF ready to print or send to the auditor in less than a minute.
do I need my own internet connection?
Not required. The gateway uses the store WiFi when available (preferred for speed) · or the included cellular modem as backup. Works in stores without their own internet.
how are the sensors calibrated and how often?
In an accredited laboratory before deployment. Validity tracked per equipment in the dashboard. Recalibration every 12 months · we keep the calendar.
what happens if a store closes or relocates?
We recover the equipment · no penalty or de-installation fee. Sensors are designed to move · they can be redeployed to the next store with low friction.
does it integrate with the chain ERP?
Yes · via Custom Integration. We connect you to SAP, Microsip, Oracle, NetSuite or a custom system. Operational costs and critical alerts arrive directly into your central system.