Power failure alerts
Know when utility power to protected equipment is interrupted.
Temperature monitoring
Add compatible sensors for high- and low-temperature alerts.
Remote notification
Reach designated personnel by phone, email, or text, depending on the selected model and service.
A faster response
Give your team time to investigate, follow procedures, and protect temperature-sensitive inventory.
POAS systems can support monitoring plans for:
Start with the communication connection available at the installation location. Then compare notification methods, data logging, and the number of sensors your facility needs.
POAS
Telephone alerts through a POTS line
Best for facilities with a compatible analog telephone line that want straightforward voice-call notification without a web portal or monitoring subscription.
Connection: POTS telephone line
Subscription: Not required for standard telephone alerts
POAS-E
Web monitoring through your Ethernet network
Best for facilities with a suitable Ethernet connection that want portal access, online data logging, and room to monitor more conditions.
Connection: Ethernet
Subscription: Email alerts are complimentary; text and telephone alerts require a subscription
POAS-C
Remote monitoring through a cellular connection
Best for locations without a convenient telephone or Ethernet connection, or facilities that prefer not to place the monitoring device on their internal network.
Connection: Cellular; no customer-provided telephone or Ethernet connection required
Subscription: Required for alerts and remote monitoring
Not sure which connection is available? Help Me Choose a POAS
All three systems include power failure monitoring and can be added after the initial battery backup purchase. The
differences are how they communicate, how contacts receive alerts, and how much monitoring capacity they support.
| Feature | POAS | POAS-E | POAS-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Direct phone-call alerts through an existing analog line | Web monitoring through the facility network | Monitoring where telephone or Ethernet connections are unavailable or undesirable |
| Communication connection | POTS telephone line | Ethernet connection | Cellular connection; no customer-provided telephone or Ethernet connection required |
| Alert methods | Phone call | Complimentary email; text and phone calls with subscription | Subscription-based remote alerts |
| Notification contacts | Up to 4 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Alarm acknowledgment | At the unit or by phone | At the unit or through the web portal | At the unit or through the web portal |
| Initial customer setup | Program telephone numbers at the unit | Create portal access and configure notifications | Create portal access and configure notifications |
| Online data logging | No | Yes | Yes |
| Additional sensor support | 1 compatible sensor | Up to 10 compatible sensors | Up to 10 compatible sensors |
| Can be added after the battery backup purchase | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notification services, compatible sensors, cellular coverage, network requirements, and subscription terms should be confirmed for the selected configuration.
Every POAS option includes power failure monitoring. Compatible external sensors can extend monitoring to temperature and other environmental or equipment conditions.
Power failure
Receive an alert when utility power supplying the protected equipment or battery backup system is interrupted.
Refrigerator and freezer temperature
Establish acceptable temperature limits and receive an alert when a compatible sensor detects a reading outside the programmed range.
Additional environmental conditions
Depending on the selected system, sensors, and accessories, monitoring may include:
Supporting callout
Compatible temperature sensors may support a range from -109°F to 168°F (-85°C to 76°C), depending on the sensor selected.
Monitor
The POAS continuously supervises power and any connected compatible sensors.
Detect
The system identifies a power failure or another programmed alarm condition.
Alert
Designated personnel receive notifications according to the selected POAS model and configured service.
Acknowledge and respond
Staff can acknowledge the alarm, investigate the affected equipment, and follow the facility’s response procedures.
Review the record
POAS-E and POAS-C users can review logged sensor data through the web portal. The standard POAS does not provide online data logging.
A Medi-Products battery backup system supplies temporary power to help keep a refrigerator or freezer operating during an outage. A POAS system alerts personnel when power has failed or another monitored condition requires attention.
Used together, they give your facility two essential capabilities:
Battery backup supports the connected refrigeration equipment during a utility interruption.
POAS gives designated personnel an opportunity to investigate an extended outage, equipment malfunction, temperature excursion, or event that may exceed the available battery runtime.
It does not replace battery backup, proper temperature-management procedures, or staff action.
No. POAS monitors power and other configured conditions and alerts designated personnel. A Medi-Products battery backup system supplies temporary power to the connected equipment. The two systems serve complementary roles.
Choose POAS when a compatible POTS telephone line is available and direct phone-call notification meets your needs. Choose POAS-E when Ethernet is available and you want web access, data logging, and expanded sensor support. Choose POAS-C when you need cellular communication without relying on a customer-provided telephone or Ethernet connection.
The standard POAS does not require a monitoring subscription for its telephone-call alerts. POAS-E includes complimentary email alerts; text-message and telephone-call notifications require a subscription. POAS-C requires a subscription for alerts and remote monitoring.
Yes, with a compatible optional temperature sensor. The appropriate sensor depends on the equipment, operating range, and environment being monitored.
It depends on the model and sensor configuration. POAS supports one additional sensor. POAS-E and POAS-C support up to 10 additional sensors, allowing one system to monitor multiple pieces of equipment or conditions when configured appropriately.
Yes. POAS, POAS-E, and POAS-C can be added after the initial purchase. Medi-Products can help confirm compatibility and the appropriate installation configuration.
Notification depends on the communication method and the supporting infrastructure. A POTS line, Ethernet network, or cellular service may behave differently during an outage. Review available backup power, network continuity, cellular coverage, and facility emergency procedures when choosing a system.
POAS-E and POAS-C provide online sensor data logging, but the organization should determine how those records fit its own policies and applicable requirements. POAS supports awareness and response; it does not replace the facility’s procedures, required documentation, or staff responsibilities.
Tell us what you need to monitor and which connections are available. Medi-Products will help identify the appropriate POAS model, compatible sensors, notification options, and subscription requirements.
Reassurance
Not sure what type of telephone or network connection is available? Share what you know, and our team will help you determine the next step.
A Medi-Products representative will review your monitoring needs and contact you about the appropriate POAS model, sensor options, notification methods, and applicable subscription requirements.