four zones · complete private campus.
A Mexican private university has four operational fronts categorically different from public university: cafeteria + cold chain + IAQ classrooms/auditoriums, per-faculty CFE sub-metering + power factor, ultra-cold research labs + biosecurity autoclaves, nighttime access + perimeter + LEED metrics. AstreaIoT covers all four with the same platform.
cafeteria + cold chain + classroom IAQ
T probe per walk-in cooler in university cafeteria + metal insertion probe for hot-hold (NOM-251 ≥58°C). Multi-parameter IAQ sensor in classrooms + auditoriums + labs (post-COVID + student comfort). LP gas sensor in cafeteria kitchen.
per-faculty CFE sub-metering + power factor
main-panel meter with 12 current channels + 3 voltages per building · per-faculty sub-metering (Engineering, Medicine, Business, etc.). Automatic PF analysis with capacitor bank justification. Cross-faculty executive dashboard with LEED metrics for sustainable campus.
research labs · ultra-cold + biosecurity autoclaves
ultra-cold lab -80°C temperature probe (research universities like ITESM/UDLAP/Anáhuac with grad programs). High-temperature probe per biosecurity autoclave in labs (NOM-018-SSA1 if med school). Door sensor + biosecurity audit trail · UPS01 + backup generator for irreplaceable samples.
nighttime access + perimeter + LEED metrics
door sensor in labs + library + restricted zones with nighttime audit trail. Perimeter PIR sensor in residential-style campus. Voluntary LEED metrics: water usage (cistern + pulse meter), energy (sub-metering), waste (containers), people counting (space efficiency).
Out of scope: academic systems (Banner, Peoplesoft Campus — we integrate via L3 API). Also no recording in classrooms (student privacy + LGPDPPP).
what we protect · what we prevent.
- +NOM-251 cafeteria compliant · COFEPRIS audit with no findings · enrollment without closure risk
- +Per-faculty CFE sub-metering · voluntary LEED backed · hundreds of thousands to over a million pesos in annual cross-campus savings
- +Protected research labs · irreplaceable samples saved · publications secured
- +Validated biosecurity autoclaves · NOM-018-SSA1 compliant if med school applies · accreditation backed
- +Auditable nighttime access · LGPDPPP compliant · campus secure 24/7
- ✕Cafeteria walk-in fails · NOM-251 compromise · temporary closure affecting enrollment
- ✕Low power factor in GDMTH without per-faculty breakdown · invisible CFE penalty
- ✕Ultra-cold lab -80°C fails overnight · irreplaceable research samples lost
- ✕Biosecurity autoclave without per-cycle validation · medical accreditation at risk
- ✕Unauditable nighttime access to labs · LGPDPPP compromised + security risk
eight use cases · four critical areas.
for the student services director + sanitary lead.
Student Services Director + Sanitary Lead + University Chef. Two cases · cafeteria walk-in fails overnight (NOM-251 + enrollment at risk), classrooms with high post-COVID CO₂ affecting concentration. Compliance + student experience.
for the CFO + sustainability director + LEED champion.
CFO + Sustainability Director + LEED Champion + Campus Services Director. Two cases · low cross-campus PF in GDMTH, voluntary LEED without data for certification. Recoverable energy + backed LEED.
for the research director + biosecurity lead.
Research Director + Biosecurity Lead + Graduate Programs Director + Laboratories Lead. Two cases · ultra-cold lab -80°C fails overnight, biosecurity autoclave without per-cycle validation. Research + accreditation.
for the university security director + campus GM.
University Security Director + Campus GM + Student Services Director. Two cases · unauditable nighttime access to sensitive labs, nighttime perimeter without coverage in residential-style campus. Security + LGPDPPP.
three compliances · one platform covers all three.
For multi-campus private university systems (ITESM complete network, Anáhuac network), cross-campus dashboard with compliance ranking + LEED metrics + CFO executive benchmarking.
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 campus.
site survey + campus plan
2-3 daysTechnical visit + inventory of cafeteria, critical classrooms, research + biosecurity laboratories, library, residences, perimeter · deployment plan with research labs + LEED metrics emphasis.
physical installation
3-5 dayscafeteria probes + classroom IAQ sensors + per-faculty three-phase meter + research lab probes (ultra-cold + autoclaves) + door sensors + perimeter · gateway with backup · without affecting classes (installation in low hours).
configuration + academic integration
2-4 weeks (includes Custom Integration L3 with Banner/Peoplesoft Campus if applicable)NOM-251 + NOM-018-SSA1 + voluntary LEED thresholds · probes calibrated in accredited laboratory · Custom L3 integration with academic system · LEED + accreditation report templates.
team training
1-2 daysStudent Services Director + CFO + Sustainability Director + LEED Champion + Research Director + Biosecurity Lead + Security Director + Campus GM · each role trains on their flow.
30 days of support + first LEED report
30 daysAstreaIoT specialist available · first monthly report with sub-metering + LEED metrics + per-faculty compliance · first backed research lab audit-trail.
For multi-campus private university systems (ITESM 26+ campus, Anáhuac 18+ campus, La Salle network), per-campus deployment with standardized BOM + consolidated temperature and humidity sensor procurement.
common questions · before the quote.
how does it differ from the public-university offering?
Sales motion: private universities are CFO-direct (faster decision, centralized budget, NO LAASSP procurement) vs publics that require LAASSP + multi-year cycles. Emphasis: privates value research labs + voluntary LEED + premium positioning · publics value regulatory compliance + mass coverage. Recipes are the same with different tiers.
does it integrate with academic system (Banner, Peoplesoft Campus, Mexican systems)?
Yes · Custom Integration L3 · bidirectional API/webhook with Banner, Peoplesoft Campus, Mexican academic systems · classroom IAQ + cafeteria + sub-metering data feeds the central system. Integration time 3-6 weeks first time · reusable cross-campus.
what about ultra-cold research labs -80°C?
Direct-import temperature probe (with backup module + backup generator) · door sensors with timestamp · irreplaceable sample protection. Monitored backup generator for absolute electrical-continuity guarantee.
does the system comply with LGPDPPP for student data?
Yes · zero cameras + zero audio in classrooms and student areas. Only environmental sensors (T+RH+CO₂) + door sensors + PIR presence (no image). Student data complies with complete LGPDPPP. Sensitive lab access with audit trail.
are voluntary LEED certifications backed?
Yes · LEED metrics dashboard with energy (sub-metering) + water (cistern + pulse meter) + waste (containers) + people counting (space efficiency) metrics · pre-formatted quarterly report for LEED auditor.
how is pricing for multi-campus private university (ITESM, Anáhuac, La Salle)?
Chain model: per-campus fee with discount per number of campuses + cross-campus dashboard included + optional L3 24/7 Monitoring Desk. Consolidated temperature and humidity sensor and direct-import probes procurement for the entire university system.
are accreditation audits backed (SACS, FIMPES, etc.)?
Yes · pre-configured templates for university accreditation + monthly report with sub-metering + IAQ + research labs + LEED · your Responsable Sanitario hands the evidence packet to the auditor (two-minute prep). Compatible with FIMPES, SACS, specific accreditation programs.