Modbus Vibration Monitor from Golioth

The IoT Modbus Vibration Monitoring solution by Golioth offers a robust solution for predictive maintenance of rotating industrial machinery, such as motors and turbines. Unplanned outages are a significant challenge for industrial facilities, with a 2023 ABB report highlighting that 69% of plants experience unplanned outages at least once a month. These outages can be incredibly costly, with the median cost reaching $124,669 per hour. The need for reliable predictive maintenance solutions is more critical than ever.

Golioth’s solution addresses this need by utilizing off-the-shelf Modbus sensors to measure temperature and vibration, streaming this data to the Golioth Cloud for real-time monitoring. This continuous data collection enables the detection of anomalies through vibration diagnostics, allowing maintenance teams to identify potential issues before they lead to equipment failures.

The system's ability to compare real-time vibration data against baseline measurements helps detect conditions such as shaft misalignment, rotor imbalance, and bearing failures early on. This predictive approach enables timely repairs to be scheduled during planned downtimes, minimizing the impact on business operations.

With cellular connectivity, the Golioth IoT platform provides remote access to machine health data, making it easy for maintenance teams to monitor equipment from any location. This integration simplifies the transition from reactive or preventive maintenance to a more efficient predictive maintenance strategy, ultimately providing significant cost savings and improving operational efficiency.

This solution is fully compatible with the Golioth platform and all its features.

• Detect early signs of equipment issues, reducing the risk of unplanned outages and associated costs.
• Cellular connectivity allows maintenance teams to access real-time machine health data remotely, ensuring they can respond quickly to any potential issues, regardless of their location.
• Predictive maintenance planning minimizes downtime and reduces the need for emergency repairs.

• ‍Aludel Mini prototyping platform,
• ‍Ostentus front panel
• ‍SparkFun nRF9160 Thing Plus
• Nordic nRF9160 System-in-Package (SiP)

This design integrates an off-the-shelf MikroE RS485 8 Click board with a THVD1426 RS-485 transceiver for interfacing with the Banner QM30VT Modbus vibration sensor.

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