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CDC selects Paragon Robotics for prestigious campus‑wide ambient and cold‑storage monitoring systems contract.
Twinsburg, OH - October 5, 2021
Paragon Robotics will install refrigeration, freezer, and ambient monitoring systems for sensitive materials in multiple building storage areas and laboratories at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s campus in Atlanta, GA.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects the health of U.S. citizens. Its Atlanta campus, the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), focuses on national and international safety regarding STDs and tuberculosis. To ensure that their laboratories and storage areas are safely and securely monitored, they have partnered with Paragon Robotics to create a campus‑wide sensor system that will monitor temperature, humidity, CO₂, and door closures 24/7.
Paragon Robotics will monitor approximately 600 points across multiple campus buildings, including laboratories, refrigeration units, freezers, incubators, and desiccators, measuring temperature, humidity, CO₂, and door positions. These measurements will be handled by Paragon’s N‑Series devices, the latest generation of edge controllers designed to meet the highest security standards. The N‑Series system is infinitely expandable, with optional modules for light, pressure, and true power to accommodate the CDC’s evolving needs.
To manage the massive data volume, N‑Series devices use Paragon’s software suite, including Halocloud Enterprise. Halocloud Enterprise is an upgraded cloud service built for multi‑user environments with advanced applications. It meets the CDC’s stringent security requirements and complies with federal regulations such as 21 CFR and FedRAMP. For this project, Paragon will deploy a FIPS 140‑2‑compliant CentOS platform, using node and associated databases to provide functionality equivalent to our cloud offering.
In addition to data collection, Paragon’s systems and software continuously monitor conditions to prevent spoilage or hazards in cold‑storage and refrigeration areas. Alerts triggered at predefined thresholds will notify scientists and staff when temperature or humidity fall outside optimal ranges, enabling rapid corrective action. Real‑time door and ambient or cold‑storage temperature alarms ensure that valuable medicines and materials remain within safe conditions.
Maintaining the viability of sensitive supplies is a 24‑hour responsibility, and Paragon’s engineers look forward to deploying the system over the coming year. The United States depends on the CDC for health information and response, and Paragon Robotics is proud to support the nation’s safety and well‑being.
Paragon Robotics solutions scale to any organization size. For more information about our custom engineering capabilities, please visit our custom solutions page or call toll‑free at 800‑893‑9639.
