So how does this service work? The IST Monitor comes pre-assembled with a suite of temperature, switch and humidity sensors that have been specially customized for monitoring all types of HVAC&R equipment pertinent to the successful operation of your restaurant. Once the monitor is installed and activated, your equipment is monitored 24/7/365. How the data is collected, transmitted, translated and sent to you - a process we patented - is summarized here in three steps. Please drag your mouse over each graphic to see how our patented technology: