Where Cognituv fits in a process
| Point in the process | Cognituv | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Process, rinse and cooling water | In-line or tank UV-C sized to the flow and the vessel, with Cognituv Connect water-quality probes | Water treated as it flows with no chemical additives, fewer chemicals to buy, store and handle, and its quality on the record |
| Conveyors, surfaces and packaging lines | Industrial UV-C: TUNNEL in-line, ADAPT over an existing conveyor, BARRICADE around equipment | Continuous, chemical-free treatment added to your sanitation program, between cleanings and between shifts |
| Coolers, freezers and drying rooms | ICE on evaporator coils, built to run from −40°F to +40°F; MURAL in curing and drying rooms; Connect temperature and humidity | Treatment on cold evaporator coils and in rooms where product hangs for days or weeks, with room conditions logged |
| Make-up air and supply air | Cognituv Grid at the coil, in-duct UV-C on the supply duct | Cleaner coils on the units that supply the line, with fewer chemical cleanings and less corrosive cleaner to handle near product |
| Motors, fans, pumps and compressors | Cognituv Connect vibration and temperature monitors, current sensors and compressed-air monitoring | Early warning before a stop, as in the Tuffy’s Pet Foods case |
| Tanks and lines | Cognituv Connect level, pressure and flow sensors | Levels, pressures and flows read continuously, with alerts on the limits you set |
On the record
Pair any Cognituv treatment with Cognituv Connect to log run time, lamp status and UV-C output next to the rest of your food-safety and quality data. A UV-C irradiance sensor reports each lamp’s output continuously, so lamps are changed on a schedule, or when Connect’s UV-C sensors show output has dropped.
At a Coca-Cola bottling line in Argentina, a UV-C fixture built into the line runs continuously at 42,000 bottles an hour, monitored in Cognituv Connect (case study).
Data your systems can use
- Into your stack. Connect works with BACnet, MQTT and webhooks, and the Modbus bridge brings readings in from existing meters and controllers.
- Off your network. Connect can run on its own cellular gateway, so nothing joins the customer’s network.
- No wiring runs. Sensors reach the gateway over LoRaWAN, an encrypted, long-range, low-power radio, and most run on batteries.
Engineering support
UV-C is sized to the flow, the vessel or the line, and engineered-to-order systems like TUNNEL are built around your line. Spec sheets, CAD and submittals are available on request: ask engineering.
Where to read next
- Industrial UV-CSurface, conveyor and cold-room UV-C that runs alongside your sanitation program.
- Water treatmentIn-line and tank UV-C for potable, process and cooling water, with no chemical additives.
- Equipment sensors side by sideVibration, temperature and current sensors for motors, fans, pumps and compressors.
- Legionella and ASHRAE 188What a water management program asks for, and where UV-C fits as a monitored control.
- UV-C workplace safetyThe 254 nm exposure limit, ozone-free lamps, service lockout and lamp disposal.
Frequently asked questions
Does UV-C replace our sanitation program?
No. Industrial UV-C runs alongside your sanitation program and doesn’t replace it. It adds treatment that keeps running between cleanings.
Does UV-C leave a residue?
UV-C adds no chemicals, so it leaves no chemical residue on product or in the water.
How is the dose held as line speed changes?
The TUNNEL holds configurable dose profiles and adjusts output as line speed changes. ADAPT fixtures set the lamps at the right distance from the target.
Can the readings go into our own systems?
Yes. Connect works with BACnet, MQTT and webhooks, and the Modbus bridge brings readings in from existing meters and controllers.
What about UV-C exposure for people on the line?
See the UV-C workplace safety guide: the 254 nm exposure limit, ozone-free lamps, service lockout and lamp disposal.
Performance depends on installation, dose, line speed, water quality and maintenance; results are measured against a baseline agreed for your site, not assumed. UV-C adds to a sanitation program and doesn’t replace cleaning. Updated November 11, 2026.