ITT Inc. launches a new technology for its i-ALERT total machine health monitoring ecosystem. The i-ALERT3 sensor is designed to monitor and log the vibration and temperature of any rotating machine more quickly, accurately and cost-efficiently, according to the company. It identifies and diagnoses mechanical and electrical failures in pumps, motors and other industrial machines before they occur by using a wider vibration frequency range.
The i-ALERT3 sensor upgrades i-ALERT's condition-based monitoring solution, including the i-ALERT mobile app, i-ALERT gateway and i-ALERT AI Platform, with automated machine health diagnostics. The new sensor includes a field-replaceable battery to minimize replacement time and cost. Other features include robust wireless software updates that seamlessly add new features and enhance existing ones, a new magnetic flux sensor that includes electrical health analysis capabilities for motors, accurate run speed and load trending and faster wireless data speeds using the latest Bluetooth technology (BLE 5.0) to reduce data download times with the mobile app.
Unplanned downtime decreases productivity and drives up costs within industrial facilities. The i-ALERT offering, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) asset intelligence platform, uses proprietary automated diagnostics to securely monitor and assess the health of machines. Either locally or remotely, the system analyzes vibration, temperature, pressure and other data to detect and resolve issues that can cause equipment breakdowns.
The i-ALERT3 sensor is a seamless upgrade for customers using i-ALERT2 sensors with easy, secure integration with existing processes and capabilities and with no data lost. The i-ALERT solution extends the practical reach of in-plant monitoring systems to all types of machines, empowering everyday users to safely monitor their equipment from a distance.
