IFCS HACCP and FSMA 204 Hardware

IFCS temperature sensors and the IFCS 4K Ethernet gateway connect Galley X^AI HACCP and FSMA 204 workflows to live cold-chain evidence. Sensors monitor carts, canisters, chillers, production rooms, vehicles, and staging areas, while the gateway moves readings into the IFCS compliance record without a local PC.

IFCS temperature sensors and 4K Ethernet gateway for aviation catering cold-chain monitoring

IFCS hardware gives Galley X^AI a physical layer for cold-chain proof. The wireless sensors and gateway collect temperature evidence where food is received, produced, held, transported, loaded, and stowed, then connect those readings back to HACCP workflows and FSMA 204 traceability records.

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Temperature sensors for cold-chain evidence

IFCS temperature sensors

Measure product and ambient temperatures without paper logs.

Leaded temperature sensors use a waterproof thermistor probe for food-contact-adjacent monitoring in carts, canisters, chillers, production areas, and transport workflows. Non-leaded sensor bodies cover ambient spaces where the enclosure itself can safely operate.

-40°C to 125°CLeaded probe measurement range
0.1°CTemperature resolution
+/- 0.25°CCalibrated accuracy option
2,000 to 4,000Offline sensor readings retained

IFCS leaded wireless temperature sensor with waterproof probe — Leaded wireless temperature sensor with stainless probe.

Sensor capabilities

Configurable thresholds. Monitor safe-zone limits and trigger operational attention when temperatures move outside defined bands.
Food-service accuracy. Standard accuracy is +/- 1°C, with calibrated accuracy available to +/- 0.25°C for tighter QA programs.
Reliable wireless transport. Sensors use frequency-hopping spread spectrum and Encrypt-RF security for protected sensor data messages.
Gateway-loss resilience. Sensor memory retains readings if gateway communication is interrupted, preserving a local history until service is restored.
Long-life deployment options. Commercial, enterprise, industrial, and IECEx-certified sensor bodies support different battery, enclosure, and environment needs.

Commercial

Compact ambient monitoring

1x CR2032 button cell.
2+ year expected battery life.
10°C to 50°C non-leaded operating range.
Compact body for lower-profile monitoring points.

Enterprise

Long-life sensor body

2x AA alkaline standard, lithium optional.
10+ year expected battery life.
External line-power option with battery backup.
-18°C to 55°C non-leaded range using alkaline batteries.

Industrial

Rugged production environments

IP-65 dust-proof and waterproof enclosure.
NEMA 1, 2, 4, 4X, 12, and 13 rated body.
-40°C to 85°C non-leaded operating range.
IECEx-certified option available for specialized environments.

4K Ethernet gateway for large sensor networks

IFCS 4K Ethernet gateway

One gateway can support enterprise-scale cold-chain monitoring.

The 4K Ethernet gateway connects IFCS wireless sensors to the approved monitoring service with no local PC. It is built for commercial environments where sensor density, range, uptime, and secure delivery matter.

4,000 sensorsNetwork list size
1,000 activeSensors per day
30,000Typical temperature message memory
2,000+ ftNon-line-of-sight wireless range

Gateway capabilities

Network capacity

Designed for dense operations

Supports networks of up to 4,000 sensors.
Up to 1,000 active sensors per day.
Stores sensor messages during an internet outage.
Over-the-air update support.

Connectivity

Simple Ethernet deployment

10/100 Ethernet controller with RJ45 connector.
DHCP, DNS, NTP, UDP, and TCP support.
Automatic MDI/MDI-X cross-over correction.
Optional PoE splitter accessory for compatible installs.

Wireless and security

Long-range protected delivery

+30 dBm, 1W transmit power.
RP-SMA antenna connector with 3.0 dBi antenna gain.
Frequency-hopping spread spectrum interference immunity.
Encrypt-RF security with key exchange and AES-128 encryption.

Core IFCS hardware specifications
Item	Key specification	Operational value
Leaded temperature probe	-40°C to 125°C, 0.1°C resolution	Measures cold-chain and hot/cold process points with traceable readings.
Wireless sensors	2,000+ ft through 18+ walls with XL gateway	Covers large kitchens, chillers, dispatch staging, and ramp-adjacent spaces.
4K gateway	Up to 4,000 sensors listed, 1,000 active per day	Scales from a single catering facility to dense multi-zone deployments.
Gateway hardware	5.004 x 3.8 x 1.51 in., 7 oz., 5VDC at 1A	Compact installation with local LEDs for connectivity and status.

How the hardware works with Galley X^AI

Place sensors at control points.Attach leaded probes and ambient sensors to chillers, carts, canisters, staging zones, vehicles, and production areas.
Collect readings through the gateway.The 4K Ethernet gateway receives wireless measurements and forwards them securely without a PC.
Bind evidence to compliance records.Galley X^AI associates temperature events with HACCP checks, Critical Tracking Events, Key Data Elements, LOTs, flights, carts, and stowage positions.
Act on exceptions in time.Thresholds and alerts help teams resolve cold-chain deviations before they become audit findings or food safety incidents.

Built for aviation catering deployments

IFCS hardware is intended for ordinary commercial environments across aviation catering facilities and provisioning workflows. The industrial sensor enclosure extends coverage into wetter, dustier, and more exposed zones, while the optional PoE splitter can simplify gateway placement where compatible PoE equipment is available.

Because the hardware is part of the IFCS Galley X^AI stack, airlines and caterers can specify one integrated HACCP and FSMA 204 cold-chain system instead of stitching together sensors, gateway management, temperature logs, corrective actions, and traceability exports after the fact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this IFCS hardware part of Galley X^AI?

Yes. IFCS supplies the temperature sensors and 4K gateway as part of the Galley X^AI HACCP and FSMA 204 cold-chain stack, so procurement, deployment, monitoring, alerts, and compliance reporting can be handled as one operating program.

How many sensors can the 4K Ethernet gateway support?

The 4K Ethernet gateway supports a network list of up to 4,000 sensors and up to 1,000 active sensors per day, with typical gateway memory for about 30,000 temperature sensor messages if the internet connection is interrupted.

What temperature range do the sensors support?

The leaded temperature probe measures -40 C to 125 C (-40 F to 257 F). Non-leaded measurement is limited by the sensor body, from compact commercial bodies through industrial enclosures rated down to -40 C and up to 85 C.

What happens if the gateway connection is lost?

The sensor hardware can retain 2,000 to 4,000 readings in non-volatile memory, and the gateway can store messages during an internet outage before transferring them when the connection is restored.

Where should aviation catering teams use the hardware?

Typical placements include walk-in chillers, freezers, production rooms, packing lines, dispatch staging areas, catering vehicles, carts, canisters, and aircraft loading or stowage workflows where live cold-chain evidence is required.