Vault Environmental Control

NitrateGuard Vault OS

An automated microclimate management system designed for high-security film vaults housing volatile cellulose nitrate and acetate assets.

System Parameters

Platform:Linux Embedded IoT
Gas Detection:NO2 / Acetic Acid
Temp Accuracy:± 0.1°C
RH Range:15% - 50% ± 1%
Protocol:MQTT / SNMP v3
NitrateGuard Real-Time Vault Sensor Dashboard Display

Real-Time Chemical Off-Gassing Detection

Decomposing nitrocellulose produces nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases prior to physical image deterioration. NitrateGuard Vault OS utilizes electrochemical sensor arrays placed directly inside film canister rows to detect sub-ppm levels of off-gassing, alerting conservators before irreversible loss occurs.