Remote Monitoring Solution For Continuous Assessment Of Valve Performance

Depending on the operating environment, valves are often exposed to harsh conditions. Ideally, however, they should have near-zero leak rates and very fast stroke times to ensure optimal service. Remote monitoring allows for continuous assessment of the performance of each valve and early warning of developing problems to avoid unplanned downtime.

In fact, improved uptime translates directly to improved yield and productivity in the long run. Our permanent remote monitoring device, Vigilant, can help turn waste into tenfold productivity! Vigilant is an 8-channel online condition monitoring solution that combines the versatility of ultrasonic diagnostics with vibration data analysis. The additional 4 channels allow the input of more general mechanical information such as temperature, rotational speed and other process data. Vigilant is a standalone solution. With embedded software included in the measurement box, anyone with network credentials can access critical asset health through a web browser. Vigilant's communication capabilities make it easy to share asset data to other information systems using standard communication protocols such as Ethernet, OPC, and Modbus TCP.

Robert Dent, Product Specialist at Vigilant, explains: “In many applications, using a single condition monitoring technique to try to identify failure modes does not yield the results reliability planners need. Combining insights from two proven technologies, Vigilant combines condition data Co-located in one common location while providing industry standard tools to perform analysis. As security protocols become tighter on assets, condition monitoring teams need more creative ways to access collection points. Vigilant enables low-cost , high-quality permanent ultrasonic and vibration sensors, and then connect the data directly to the asset owner, solving accessibility challenges.