Guardtech Nordic AB Cleanroom Blog: 5 critical points to consider when choosing your cleanroom EMS
This month the Guardtech Nordic AB team look at some of the key decisions to make when choosing an Environmental Monitoring System for your controlled environment
If there’s one thing we love here in the Nordics, it’s Surströmming – and to ensure our traditional Baltic Sea Herring always meets the right standards, we need to keep on top of a strict set of rules regarding its fermentation. Taking your eye off the ball can be disastrous.
Well, a good cleanroom is no different – you need to ensure you monitor how effectively it is operating on an ongoing, indefinite basis.
There are a wealth of fantastic Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) out there – but how do you go about choosing the right one? Here are five key points to consider:
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the monitoring system meets relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, as outlined in ISO 14644 and GMP Annex 1. This ensures that your system is designed to comply with necessary guidelines for cleanroom environments.
Sensor Accuracy & Calibration: Does the system feature high-accuracy sensors? Consider how often sensors must be calibrated and whether the system provides built-in calibration options or support to maintain data integrity over time.
Data Logging & Reporting: Choose a system that offers reliable data logging features, allowing for continuous monitoring. Perhaps you’ll need customisable reporting options? Reporting that can facilitate analysis and audits whilst providing insights into environmental trends is worth thinking about.
Real-Time Monitoring & Alerts: Opt for systems that provide real-time monitoring with alert/alarm functionalities to notify cleanroom operators of any deviations from set parameters. This helps in taking immediate action to maintain the integrity of your controlled environment and could be critical in protecting process or yield.
Scalability & Integration: Consider the EMS’ ability to scale as your cleanroom evolves. It should easily integrate with existing systems (like Building Management Systems) for comprehensive monitoring and ongoing management of cleanroom conditions as part of a wider beast of a facility.
By giving just a smidge of your attention to these five vital aspects of EMS integration, you can choose a system that best fits your cleanroom’s operational needs and compliance requirements.
Now, where did we put that Surströmming…
