SpotSee launches OpsWatch Ethernet
14/07/2021
SpotSee® has expanded its vibration monitoring product line to include OpsWatch Ethernet, an Ethernet-based vibration monitoring system.OpsWatch Ethernet is an extension of the OpsWatch product line, designed to monitor low-frequency equipment vibrations or shocks for changes outside of the normal range. Using the vibration monitoring device, customers have access to a log of rich data made available by continuous monitoring. Monitoring data over time allows engineering and maintenance teams to detect vibration patterns and any changes that might signal impending failure. Early warnings mean that users can take steps to perform preventative maintenance and avoid extended periods of unplanned downtime.
OpsWatch Ethernet was created in collaboration with Lasso Technologies, a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) services.
By utilising Lasso’s Ethernet interface, the operational parameters of the device can be changed, including ranges and thresholds, allowing users to customise it for their needs. Unlike the WiFi version of the product, the Ethernet-enabled product allows operation in environments where wireless communication is difficult due to radio-frequency interference or where radio propagation is inhibited, for example inside metallic structures.
In addition to its operational benefits, OpsWatch Ethernet simplifies implementation, data collection and vibration analysis. Designed to mount directly onto equipment, operators at plants can leverage multiple devices. Because they are easily deployed, customers can avoid full plant implementation and complex software solutions. Once activated, data from the monitors is collected in the OpsWatch cloud and made viewable to customers at any time from any web-enabled device.
