Jonathan Sercu

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As Co-Founder & CEO at Crodeon, Jonathan has a broad knowledge about how sensors are changing our daily lives. Over the past 9 years he has been talking to customers in many sectors, from agriculture to industry and everything in between. Jonathan knows the ins and outs of Internet of Things and what keeps our customers awake at night.

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CO2 monitoring in livestock: long overdue

CO2 monitoring in livestock: long overdue

Jonathan Sercu

Maintaining a healthy environment is essential in livestock farming, yet one critical factor is often overlooked: carbon dioxide levels. While temperature monitoring systems have been standard for years, CO2 levels...

CO2 monitoring in livestock: long overdue

Jonathan Sercu

Maintaining a healthy environment is essential in livestock farming, yet one critical factor is often overlooked: carbon dioxide levels. While temperature monitoring systems have been standard for years, CO2 levels...

Innovative monitoring of embankments along the A10 with Reporter

Innovative monitoring of embankments along the ...

Jonathan Sercu

Geo-data specialist Fugro used Reporter to optimise the calculations for embankment stability along the A10 near Amsterdam (the Netherlands).

Innovative monitoring of embankments along the ...

Jonathan Sercu

Geo-data specialist Fugro used Reporter to optimise the calculations for embankment stability along the A10 near Amsterdam (the Netherlands).

marina weather station

A weather station with water level sensor for a...

Jonathan Sercu

A real-time remote monitoring system keeps an eye on the current weather conditions and will warn you when wind speed starts going off the charts or when the water level...

A weather station with water level sensor for a...

Jonathan Sercu

A real-time remote monitoring system keeps an eye on the current weather conditions and will warn you when wind speed starts going off the charts or when the water level...

Colruyt Group uses Reporter for soil moisture measurements at the organic farm Het Zilverleen

Colruyt Group uses Reporter for soil moisture m...

Jonathan Sercu

Colruyt Group has long been known for its continuous innovation and commitment to sustainability. As part of its sustainable agriculture efforts, Colruyt Group uses the IoT sensor module ‘Reporter’ to...

Colruyt Group uses Reporter for soil moisture m...

Jonathan Sercu

Colruyt Group has long been known for its continuous innovation and commitment to sustainability. As part of its sustainable agriculture efforts, Colruyt Group uses the IoT sensor module ‘Reporter’ to...

dewatering site

Salinity detection in groundwater: Monitoring s...

Jonathan Sercu

Dewatering is necessary when it comes to subterranean building projects. However, dewatering is not without risks, especially when dealing with saline groundwater.

Salinity detection in groundwater: Monitoring s...

Jonathan Sercu

Dewatering is necessary when it comes to subterranean building projects. However, dewatering is not without risks, especially when dealing with saline groundwater.

Royal Latem Golf Club uses Reporter for water monitoring

Royal Latem Golf Club uses Reporter for water m...

Jonathan Sercu

We all know the green pastures that define a golf course. But these vast plains don't solely rely on nature to keep their iconic colour.

Royal Latem Golf Club uses Reporter for water m...

Jonathan Sercu

We all know the green pastures that define a golf course. But these vast plains don't solely rely on nature to keep their iconic colour.

flow sensor

Connecting a water flow sensor to the cloud

Jonathan Sercu

In this guide, we will walk you through how to connect a water flow meter to the cloud using Reporter, ensuring you get instant access to important water usage data...

Connecting a water flow sensor to the cloud

Jonathan Sercu

In this guide, we will walk you through how to connect a water flow meter to the cloud using Reporter, ensuring you get instant access to important water usage data...

Crodeon sensor adapters

Sensor adapters, what are they and how do they ...

Jonathan Sercu

A sensor adapter acts as a bridge between various types of sensors and Reporter, the main monitoring device. It translates the raw measurement data into something Reporter can easily understand....

Sensor adapters, what are they and how do they ...

Jonathan Sercu

A sensor adapter acts as a bridge between various types of sensors and Reporter, the main monitoring device. It translates the raw measurement data into something Reporter can easily understand....

Rode Rozen & Tortilla's uses Reporter for reliable temperature monitoring

Rode Rozen & Tortilla's uses Reporter for relia...

Jonathan Sercu

Rode Rozen & Tortilla's is a catering company from Delft run by two young and ambitious entrepreneurs. They provide catering on request for events, ranging from large festivals to intimate...

Rode Rozen & Tortilla's uses Reporter for relia...

Jonathan Sercu

Rode Rozen & Tortilla's is a catering company from Delft run by two young and ambitious entrepreneurs. They provide catering on request for events, ranging from large festivals to intimate...

justitiepaleis

Artes Woudenberg uses Reporter for wind monitor...

Jonathan Sercu

The Palace of Justice in Brussels, also known as the ‘eternal construction site’, has been covered in scaffolding for decades. Recently, this came to an end as the planned restoration...

Artes Woudenberg uses Reporter for wind monitor...

Jonathan Sercu

The Palace of Justice in Brussels, also known as the ‘eternal construction site’, has been covered in scaffolding for decades. Recently, this came to an end as the planned restoration...

Colourful terminal at night

Smart sensors for ports and terminals

Jonathan Sercu

Every port with terminals can benefit from some extra automation. Luckily there's an easy solution to make this possible: plug & play smart sensors.

Smart sensors for ports and terminals

Jonathan Sercu

Every port with terminals can benefit from some extra automation. Luckily there's an easy solution to make this possible: plug & play smart sensors.

Monitor weather working days

Rain monitoring for dry bulk terminals and ports

Jonathan Sercu

No one likes bad weather. The world of shipping knows better than anyone how much grief a week of rain and wind can cause. But when this hindrance caused by...

Rain monitoring for dry bulk terminals and ports

Jonathan Sercu

No one likes bad weather. The world of shipping knows better than anyone how much grief a week of rain and wind can cause. But when this hindrance caused by...

groundwater level monitoring

Pluym - Van Loon uses Reporter for groundwater ...

Jonathan Sercu

Measuring groundwater levels is crucial for obtaining permits for construction projects. That's why Pluym - Van Loon from Ravels (Belgium) uses Reporter to measure and log groundwater levels.

Pluym - Van Loon uses Reporter for groundwater ...

Jonathan Sercu

Measuring groundwater levels is crucial for obtaining permits for construction projects. That's why Pluym - Van Loon from Ravels (Belgium) uses Reporter to measure and log groundwater levels.

construction site monitoring

Construction site monitoring - safety & efficiency

Jonathan Sercu

When working outdoors, construction crews face unpredictable weather conditions like frost, rain, storms, and extreme heat. Accurate construction site monitoring provides critical insights into weather patterns, as well as important...

Construction site monitoring - safety & efficiency

Jonathan Sercu

When working outdoors, construction crews face unpredictable weather conditions like frost, rain, storms, and extreme heat. Accurate construction site monitoring provides critical insights into weather patterns, as well as important...

industrial odour monitoring

Effective industrial odour monitoring

Jonathan Sercu

Odour and noise are inextricably linked to an industrial environment. Especially in food preparation, waste processing, or other industrial processes, industrial odour nuisance can occur. In this blog we'll explain...

Effective industrial odour monitoring

Jonathan Sercu

Odour and noise are inextricably linked to an industrial environment. Especially in food preparation, waste processing, or other industrial processes, industrial odour nuisance can occur. In this blog we'll explain...

Why temperature control is incomplete without remote monitoring

Why temperature control is incomplete without r...

Jonathan Sercu

Temperature control is essential to keeping food and goods safe, especially when they tend to expire or get damaged under higher or lower temperatures. To control temperature, a cooling installation...

Why temperature control is incomplete without r...

Jonathan Sercu

Temperature control is essential to keeping food and goods safe, especially when they tend to expire or get damaged under higher or lower temperatures. To control temperature, a cooling installation...

Taste Restaurantgroup uses Reporter for freezer monitoring

Taste Restaurantgroup uses Reporter for freezer...

Jonathan Sercu

Taste Restaurantgroup is the parent organisation of Black Smoke, Monroe and Appelmans, among others. To monitor the cold rooms in these restaurants, Taste uses Reporter for reliable temperature monitoring.

Taste Restaurantgroup uses Reporter for freezer...

Jonathan Sercu

Taste Restaurantgroup is the parent organisation of Black Smoke, Monroe and Appelmans, among others. To monitor the cold rooms in these restaurants, Taste uses Reporter for reliable temperature monitoring.

Cemminerals uses Reporter to measure the temperature of canal water

Cemminerals uses Reporter to measure the temper...

Jonathan Sercu

When canal water is used in coolers, strict rules are imposed whereby both the incoming canal water and the discharged water must be monitored in temperature. The temperature of the...

Cemminerals uses Reporter to measure the temper...

Jonathan Sercu

When canal water is used in coolers, strict rules are imposed whereby both the incoming canal water and the discharged water must be monitored in temperature. The temperature of the...

Rombaut Plant uses Reporter for frost monitoring in potted plants

Rombaut Plant uses Reporter for frost monitorin...

Jonathan Sercu

Rombaut Plant from Oosterzele is a horticultural company that specialises in the cultivation of ornamental plants. Among other things, the company grows conifers in containers. With potted plants, it is...

Rombaut Plant uses Reporter for frost monitorin...

Jonathan Sercu

Rombaut Plant from Oosterzele is a horticultural company that specialises in the cultivation of ornamental plants. Among other things, the company grows conifers in containers. With potted plants, it is...

Reporter in a cold room

Vandijk Technics uses Reporter for temperature ...

Jonathan Sercu

Christophe Vandijk of Rummen-based Vandijk Technics specialises in refrigeration technology. For a customer in the food industry, he installed temperature monitoring in four cold stores to simplify temperature logging and...

Vandijk Technics uses Reporter for temperature ...

Jonathan Sercu

Christophe Vandijk of Rummen-based Vandijk Technics specialises in refrigeration technology. For a customer in the food industry, he installed temperature monitoring in four cold stores to simplify temperature logging and...

Combined relative air humidity and leaf wetness measurement

Combined relative air humidity and leaf wetness...

Jonathan Sercu

Keeping an eye on leaf wetness and relative air humidity is a great way to minimise fungal and bacterial infections in your crops. Whether in a greenhouse or outdoors in...

Combined relative air humidity and leaf wetness...

Jonathan Sercu

Keeping an eye on leaf wetness and relative air humidity is a great way to minimise fungal and bacterial infections in your crops. Whether in a greenhouse or outdoors in...

Dendrometer on a tree

Innovative tree monitoring: Ecomatik dendromete...

Jonathan Sercu

To get the optimal fruit harvest you have to listen to your trees. Luckily, we don't even have to be tree whisperers to understand them! Thanks to modern technology, this...

Innovative tree monitoring: Ecomatik dendromete...

Jonathan Sercu

To get the optimal fruit harvest you have to listen to your trees. Luckily, we don't even have to be tree whisperers to understand them! Thanks to modern technology, this...

De Bossen measures soil moisture for a bountiful pole bean harvest

De Bossen measures soil moisture for a bountifu...

Jonathan Sercu

Pieter Van Hoof from De Bossen in Lier cultivates various vegetable crops, with a focus on pole beans. To check if the beans still have enough water, De Bossen uses...

De Bossen measures soil moisture for a bountifu...

Jonathan Sercu

Pieter Van Hoof from De Bossen in Lier cultivates various vegetable crops, with a focus on pole beans. To check if the beans still have enough water, De Bossen uses...

Caisson built by TM Edison

TM Edison uses Reporter during the construction...

Jonathan Sercu

"How can we commit to the green energy transition?" is a question electrical power grid operator Elia asked itself. The result: the Princess Elisabeth Island, the world's first energy island,...

TM Edison uses Reporter during the construction...

Jonathan Sercu

"How can we commit to the green energy transition?" is a question electrical power grid operator Elia asked itself. The result: the Princess Elisabeth Island, the world's first energy island,...

What is the difference between direct vs indirect energy meters?

What is the difference between direct vs indire...

Jonathan Sercu

Digital energy (kWh) meters come in two varieties: direct meters and indirect meters. Both ways of measuring energy consumption are great ways to keep an eye on your kWh use,...

What is the difference between direct vs indire...

Jonathan Sercu

Digital energy (kWh) meters come in two varieties: direct meters and indirect meters. Both ways of measuring energy consumption are great ways to keep an eye on your kWh use,...

Festival stage

Weather monitoring: measuring wind at a festiva...

Jonathan Sercu

A violent storm can destroy a lot, unfortunately that damage isn't always just material. It has been a decade now, but the ‘Pukkelpop storm’ brought about a major change in...

Weather monitoring: measuring wind at a festiva...

Jonathan Sercu

A violent storm can destroy a lot, unfortunately that damage isn't always just material. It has been a decade now, but the ‘Pukkelpop storm’ brought about a major change in...

Flow meter selection

Choose the right flow meter for your next water...

Jonathan Sercu

In this flow meter selection guide we'll go over some commonly used techniques and explain the pros and cons of these options. We also indicate for which applications these types...

Choose the right flow meter for your next water...

Jonathan Sercu

In this flow meter selection guide we'll go over some commonly used techniques and explain the pros and cons of these options. We also indicate for which applications these types...

thermometer

How to measure Dew Point and Wet Bulb temperature

Jonathan Sercu

In this article we explain how to measure dew point and wet bulb temperature. We offer the mathematical formulas that you can use, and we explain how to get started...

How to measure Dew Point and Wet Bulb temperature

Jonathan Sercu

In this article we explain how to measure dew point and wet bulb temperature. We offer the mathematical formulas that you can use, and we explain how to get started...

condensed window

Precision test for the Sensirion SHT35 humidity...

Jonathan Sercu

We recently tested and documented the precision of the SHT35 T/RH sensor from Sensirion. In this article we explain the results of our tests.

Precision test for the Sensirion SHT35 humidity...

Jonathan Sercu

We recently tested and documented the precision of the SHT35 T/RH sensor from Sensirion. In this article we explain the results of our tests.

Weather station for RV or caravan

Installing a weather station on caravans, holid...

Jonathan Sercu

Last summer we received a picture from a customer who installed the Crodeon weather sensor on his caravan. Let's go into detail about why this is a good idea and...

Installing a weather station on caravans, holid...

Jonathan Sercu

Last summer we received a picture from a customer who installed the Crodeon weather sensor on his caravan. Let's go into detail about why this is a good idea and...

particulate matter

The effect of wind on measuring particulate matter

Jonathan Sercu

In this blogpost we investigate what particulate matter is, and talk about the effects of wind on these PM measurements. At the end we give an example of a sensor...

The effect of wind on measuring particulate matter

Jonathan Sercu

In this blogpost we investigate what particulate matter is, and talk about the effects of wind on these PM measurements. At the end we give an example of a sensor...

Watermark sensor

Connecting a Watermark sensor to the cloud

Jonathan Sercu

In this blogpost we will talk about the Watermark sensor and how you can easily get its readings logged in a cloud system using a remote monitoring sensor module. We'll...

Connecting a Watermark sensor to the cloud

Jonathan Sercu

In this blogpost we will talk about the Watermark sensor and how you can easily get its readings logged in a cloud system using a remote monitoring sensor module. We'll...

soil moisture sensors

Watermark vs SMT100: volumetric water content o...

Jonathan Sercu

What is the best kind of soil moisture sensor for your project? That largely depends on your soil type and the purpose of your measurements. In this blog, we'll compare...

Watermark vs SMT100: volumetric water content o...

Jonathan Sercu

What is the best kind of soil moisture sensor for your project? That largely depends on your soil type and the purpose of your measurements. In this blog, we'll compare...

Smart geotechnical data gathering

Smart geotechnical data gathering and interpret...

Jonathan Sercu

Manual data collection and research can be a tiresome part of geotechnical engineering. At Crodeon we found a way to automate your data collection while also effectively interpreting said data....

Smart geotechnical data gathering and interpret...

Jonathan Sercu

Manual data collection and research can be a tiresome part of geotechnical engineering. At Crodeon we found a way to automate your data collection while also effectively interpreting said data....

6 tips for making the most of your cold room

6 tips for making the most of your cold room

Jonathan Sercu

Whether it's about keeping food refrigerated or keeping medical products at the right temperature, a cold room is an indispensable investment for companies in many sectors. Storing goods at the...

6 tips for making the most of your cold room

Jonathan Sercu

Whether it's about keeping food refrigerated or keeping medical products at the right temperature, a cold room is an indispensable investment for companies in many sectors. Storing goods at the...

Temperature registration for HACCP

Temperature registration for HACCP

Jonathan Sercu

Automated temperature registration is recommended nowadays, especially when you don’t have time to inspect your cold storage frequently. Digital registration systems offer many advantages over registration on paper.

Temperature registration for HACCP

Jonathan Sercu

Automated temperature registration is recommended nowadays, especially when you don’t have time to inspect your cold storage frequently. Digital registration systems offer many advantages over registration on paper.

Quickly tackle the 7 principles of HACCP

Quickly tackle the 7 principles of HACCP

Jonathan Sercu

In this article we'll explain how today's technology can help you tackle the 7 principles of HACCP. We'll use our own sensor device called Reporter® as a concrete example for...

Quickly tackle the 7 principles of HACCP

Jonathan Sercu

In this article we'll explain how today's technology can help you tackle the 7 principles of HACCP. We'll use our own sensor device called Reporter® as a concrete example for...

6 lists to quickly get started with HACCP

6 lists to quickly get started with HACCP

Jonathan Sercu

HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. It is a food safety system that has been developed to increase food safety throughout the food production chain. Below is a summary...

6 lists to quickly get started with HACCP

Jonathan Sercu

HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. It is a food safety system that has been developed to increase food safety throughout the food production chain. Below is a summary...

irrigation reel

Monitoring soil moisture contents for crop farming

Jonathan Sercu

In this blog, we will have a look at the importance of soil moisture measurement for vegetable farming, what types of sensors are available, how monitoring helps you save water,...

Monitoring soil moisture contents for crop farming

Jonathan Sercu

In this blog, we will have a look at the importance of soil moisture measurement for vegetable farming, what types of sensors are available, how monitoring helps you save water,...

Green wall monitoring

Green Wall Monitoring: Why your vertical garden...

Jonathan Sercu

This blog will explain what parameters are important to track in your green wall, and how a remote monitoring system with plant monitor sensors can help you realise this.

Green Wall Monitoring: Why your vertical garden...

Jonathan Sercu

This blog will explain what parameters are important to track in your green wall, and how a remote monitoring system with plant monitor sensors can help you realise this.

How is Reporter powered?

How is Reporter powered?

Jonathan Sercu

Our Remote monitoring system Reporter is both compatible with grid power and solar power. Every Reporter comes with an internal back-up battery of 5200 mAh. This battery ensures that even...

How is Reporter powered?

Jonathan Sercu

Our Remote monitoring system Reporter is both compatible with grid power and solar power. Every Reporter comes with an internal back-up battery of 5200 mAh. This battery ensures that even...

crane safety for construction sites

Storm & scaffolding: leveraging weather station...

Jonathan Sercu

Storms and scaffolding pose significant challenges to construction sites. While complete avoidance may be impossible, proactive measures to protect your scaffolding (and cranes for that matter) in advance of heavy...

Storm & scaffolding: leveraging weather station...

Jonathan Sercu

Storms and scaffolding pose significant challenges to construction sites. While complete avoidance may be impossible, proactive measures to protect your scaffolding (and cranes for that matter) in advance of heavy...

Level measurement in a container or well

Level measurement in a container or well

Jonathan Sercu

Ensuring accurate level measurement is pivotal in various industries, from temporary water storage to permanent petrol tank installations. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into different sensor technologies, providing insights...

Level measurement in a container or well

Jonathan Sercu

Ensuring accurate level measurement is pivotal in various industries, from temporary water storage to permanent petrol tank installations. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into different sensor technologies, providing insights...

The ease of Reporter: Sumaq's a fan!

The ease of Reporter: Sumaq's a fan!

Jonathan Sercu

Once upon a time, there was a young company in Ghent. Born after two friends joined forces with a mission to bring a cutting-edge product to market. Meet Peter and...

The ease of Reporter: Sumaq's a fan!

Jonathan Sercu

Once upon a time, there was a young company in Ghent. Born after two friends joined forces with a mission to bring a cutting-edge product to market. Meet Peter and...

Protecting fruit tree blossoms

Protecting fruit tree blossoms from freezing

Jonathan Sercu

Monitoring critical temperatures for flower buds cannot be done manually. No one can stay in their field 24/7. Ideally, you should be able to remotely monitor the temperature to protect...

Protecting fruit tree blossoms from freezing

Jonathan Sercu

Monitoring critical temperatures for flower buds cannot be done manually. No one can stay in their field 24/7. Ideally, you should be able to remotely monitor the temperature to protect...

vorstverlet

Adverse weather warning for your construction site

Jonathan Sercu

Nothing is worse than having to shut down a construction site, especially when you could have taken appropriate measures in advance to avoid adverse weather leave for construction workers. Fortunately,...

Adverse weather warning for your construction site

Jonathan Sercu

Nothing is worse than having to shut down a construction site, especially when you could have taken appropriate measures in advance to avoid adverse weather leave for construction workers. Fortunately,...

Crodeon weather station with snow

Real-time Frost Monitoring & Alert System

Jonathan Sercu

Stop losing sleep over frost damage in your crops. Meet Reporter, your new favourite sensor device and frost alert system. It can be used outside, in the middle of nowhere,...

Real-time Frost Monitoring & Alert System

Jonathan Sercu

Stop losing sleep over frost damage in your crops. Meet Reporter, your new favourite sensor device and frost alert system. It can be used outside, in the middle of nowhere,...

Damaged fruit blossoms

Pseudomonas syringae prevention in fruit trees

Jonathan Sercu

Pseudomonas syringae is a big problem in orchards, especially with low temperatures. Pear trees in particular seem to be extremely vulnerable to the bacterial infection. It seems to occur the...

Pseudomonas syringae prevention in fruit trees

Jonathan Sercu

Pseudomonas syringae is a big problem in orchards, especially with low temperatures. Pear trees in particular seem to be extremely vulnerable to the bacterial infection. It seems to occur the...

colourful tulips

Cold storage of cut flowers with temperature mo...

Jonathan Sercu

Specialised cold rooms can provide cold storage of cut flowers, but who checks if the cold room is still working properly? Meet Reporter!

Cold storage of cut flowers with temperature mo...

Jonathan Sercu

Specialised cold rooms can provide cold storage of cut flowers, but who checks if the cold room is still working properly? Meet Reporter!

Crodeon weather station

IoT sensor module with GPS tracker

Jonathan Sercu

Reporter, our solution for easy plug & play remote monitoring comes with built-in GPS tracker that sends out location updates. Keep track of the longitude and latitude of your outdoor...

IoT sensor module with GPS tracker

Jonathan Sercu

Reporter, our solution for easy plug & play remote monitoring comes with built-in GPS tracker that sends out location updates. Keep track of the longitude and latitude of your outdoor...