Asset Remote Monitoring: Instant Alerts, Instant Results

Whether your operations are in rural areas or the heart of a city, you can improve profitability with remote asset monitoring. Gone are the days when field techs had to drive out to an asset, inspect for potential or current risks, and make judgment calls on what to do. If you haven't explored the world of automation for your asset and how remote monitoring can save it, along with countless dollars, you've ended up in the right place: Texas Automation Systems (TAS).

Reduce Manual Site Visits

Manual site visits require time and human resources to find and address issues on site. TAS enables your field teams to act faster and more precisely, with issues communicated in real time, along with the data that they need to execute efficiently. In certain cases, even the fix can be automated, further reducing manual site visits and maximizing uptime. Common areas where asset remote monitoring can provide scalable, cost-effective benefits include the following.

Water Leak Detection

In the case of leaks, the sooner they are caught, the better. Sensors that detect excess moisture or water where it shouldn't be can be cost effective and generally simple to install. Outfitting leak-prone areas of an asset can save thousands in related annual expenses. Many operators include water leaks and associated repairs as line-item expenses, but detecting such issues earlier can dramatically reduce repair costs.

Gas Leak Detection

Gas leaks can become extremely problematic once they occur. Operators must catch them as early as possible to prevent staff exposure and bodily harm. In certain environments, where open flames can ignite leaked gases, it is even more critical to outfit an asset with not only gas leak detection but also fire suppression. The right technology stack can automate valve shutoffs when a gas leak is detected, for example, thus removing the need for human intervention and preventing the worst-case scenario.

Heat Trace Control

Heat trace control technologies are especially crucial in frigid environments, as low temperatures can disrupt operations. They ensure that pipes, fluids, and heating cables maintain the right temperatures to keep processes running smoothly. The right setup can connect panels to thermostats and associated sensors, with the ability to build automated logic that adjusts temperatures and signals in real time while reporting back to asset teams. This is a necessity for remote assets where uptime is vital.

Sump Pump Monitoring

Implementing the right sump pump monitoring system can make the difference between a flooded asset requiring a massive repair bill and peace of mind. These systems ensure proper water levels during heavy rain events and subsoil seepage. They also sense and automatically deploy logic that moves water where it needs to go to maintain proper levels, removing the need for manual sump pump activation and responding to real-time events.

The Asset Remote Monitoring Process

Asset remote monitoring can be implemented in existing infrastructure, and it's best incorporated during the design phase of your assets. It's the starting point for creating risk-averse operations that alert and react to situations based on specific parameters that you've set. Design and deploy solutions once, and your asset maintains a protective layer for the long haul. The experts at TAS will integrate various solutions to help it work more efficiently and improve profitability through tried-and-true processes. By understanding your asset's environment and unique operations, they can develop custom solutions and train your staff to manage and maintain them.

Discovery

The first step in developing any remote monitoring solution is understanding the asset(s) needing protection. Since each presents unique challenges or has a history of particular maintenance issues, the TAS team takes a custom approach. With you, they will uncover what equipment and machinery could cause maintenance issues or building failures and apply the most appropriate solutions.

Solution Design

Proper solution design is essential for remote monitoring to work correctly. Once the TAS experts have gathered all necessary data points and areas of focus, they can begin mapping the placement of sensors, panels, electrical equipment, and other associated equipment. The aim is to be as thorough as possible to ensure full asset coverage and protection.

Product Selection/Specification

This step is where the team begins marrying the design to physical products. While it can design in most manufacturer products, TAS offers best-in-class solutions from providers that its team knows, trusts, and has worked with for years. This is also where the experts will outline exactly how each sensor, panel, etc., will operate, and under what conditions. They’ll make sure the hardware and software speak seamlessly to one another and that you're confident in every decision.

Implementation Plan

Now that discovery, solution design, and product selection have been finalized, you can move on to determining how your new systems will be deployed. This will include who needs to be involved, the timing of each installation and commissioning, and how assets will be phased out, if needed. A full understanding of the implementation plan is imperative to keep operations running smoothly. The TAS team needs to ensure that everyone on site and remotely knows which systems will be shut down, which team members are on site and may need clearances, and how the implementation timeline may affect daily workflows.

Service Solutions

TAS aims to be a one-stop shop for proactive asset protection and maintenance automation. Its solutions help asset owners and operators maintain and operate their properties more efficiently and safely, increasing profitability by reducing expenses. It also helps you achieve this by offering service solutions for the products that its experts help design and specify, along with ongoing training on systems and hardware. When software is updated, new features are released, or new best practices arise, TAS will keep you in the know. If your system requires maintenance or a routine checkup, you can rely on its service team to deliver quality, expertise, and professionalism.

Embrace the future of asset management with the innovative monitoring software from Texas Automation Systems, and unlock new levels of operational efficiency. Whether you manage a few assets or a large portfolio, our platform adapts to your needs and provides reliable, real-time insights. Contact us today to learn how our solution can help you reduce costs, improve safety, and boost production performance.