💥2026 Sneak Peak💥
2026 is shaping up to be one of our most exciting years, with new products and major updates arriving across the range.
The highlight is a new OEM-focused device, internally known as the UNI. Designed for volume installations, it delivers the core connectivity and capability Senquip is known for in a compact format suited to manufacturers of lighting towers, generators, compressors, and smaller machines.
Updated versions of our existing platforms are also on the way, bringing extended environmental performance and a range of customer-requested enhancements.
More details will be shared early next year, but 2026 is all about giving customers more choice, more capability, and more ways to connect to anything.
Portal Updates
A number of improvements have been rolled out across the Senquip Portal to make devices easier to configure, navigate, and understand at a glance.
Custom Settings can now be edited directly from the main device page, and devices can also send CSV data that is automatically displayed in table format.
Charts have been updated to resize more intelligently on smaller screens, and many now support full-screen mode for easier analysis. Custom widgets are now scrollable, and we have resolved several style issues that previously affected responsiveness on the device page.
Macquarrie – Wind Sight Monitoring
Macquarrie Corporation has released Wind Sight, a compact system designed to give crane operators accurate, real-time wind information. The system combines wind speed and direction with GPS, pitch, roll, and vibration data to give a clear picture of site conditions.
A Senquip device provides the telemetry backbone, delivering live data to phones and desktops and enabling alerts, historical analysis, and remote visibility. The solution is designed for tough environments, with options for solar or hard-wired power.
Wind Sight helps operators understand conditions on the crane itself, supporting safer decision-making and providing accurate records during winded-off periods.
Modparse – Sniffing Modbus Without Being the Master
We’ve added a new Modparse function that allows Senquip devices to “sniff” Modbus RTU traffic already running on an RS485 network, without acting as a Modbus master or sending any requests of their own.
By wiring an ORB or QUAD in parallel with an existing Modbus link, the device can watch valid request/response pairs on the bus, decode selected registers, and publish them to the Senquip Portal as normal channels. This means you can see all the bus activity, with zero impact on the Modbus network and no risk of interfering with existing control.
Satellite Connectivity – Starlink Mini in the Field
For sites with no mobile coverage, the new Starlink Mini is proving to be a practical option for achieving reliable remote connectivity. Paired with a small solar kit, it provides high-bandwidth access at a cost comparable to traditional satellite links, but with far greater data capacity.
Senquip devices connect directly to the Starlink Wi-Fi network, enabling fast telemetry, large data uploads, and reliable firmware updates. It also offers an option for voice and emergency communication on remote or high-risk sites.
Looking ahead, direct-to-mobile satellite is on our roadmap for 2026, allowing future Senquip devices to connect globally without a separate terminal. For now, Starlink Mini offers a capable and cost-effective solution for truly remote installations.
Pump Control – Sensors, Scripting, and Smarter Diagnostics
We recently updated our application note on using Senquip devices to control and monitor pumps. It now covers both the simple settings-based method for basic start/stop automation and a more flexible script-based approach using Senquip mJS for advanced behaviour.
A key idea in the update is that a single level sensor can provide much more information than just the water level. With a few lines of script that check whether the level is changing as expected, a Senquip device can identify issues such as a pump running but not moving fluid, loss of prime, suction leaks, dry-run conditions, or blocked intakes. The same logic can also detect sensor faults, unusual level drops, or situations where irrigation or flow is not occurring when it should.
All of these diagnostics come from a single sensor and a small amount of logic, allowing reliable automation and early fault detection without adding hardware or complexity.
Remote Oil Condition Monitoring
Digital imaging particle counters can now be paired with remote telemetry to give continuous visibility of hydraulic and lubrication oil health. A unit such as Filtertechnik’s S120-LCD provides real-time contamination data, which is sent to the Senquip Portal for live monitoring and alerts.
Operators can view particle counts, contamination classes, moisture trends, and temperature from anywhere, allowing them to spot rising contamination early and act before damage occurs. This shift to condition-based maintenance reduces unplanned downtime, extends oil and filter life, and removes the need for regular on-site sampling.
Queensland Rail – Flood Monitoring Installation
Automation Group recently shared a video of a new installation for Queensland Rail, where HiLo radar sensors are paired with a Senquip device to understand and prevent pit flooding on the network.
The system provides real-time level data to remote teams and helps identify developing issues before they escalate. It’s a strong example of how reliable sensing combined with Senquip telemetry can deliver clear insight in challenging environments.
⭐ATC Win⭐
We were proud to be recognised at the 2025 Australian Technologies Competition, winning the Best Regional Technology award. The program received more than 200 applications across 13 categories, making this a significant achievement for our team and the Hunter region.
The judges noted Senquip’s global footprint and the impact our technology is having across mining, utilities, construction, and off-highway machinery. It was a great opportunity to showcase how a product designed and built in the Hunter can compete on the world stage.
Thank you to the organisers, mentors, and judges — and to our distributors and customers whose support continues to drive our growth. True to our mantra, we remain “Made in the Hunter for the World.”
South Africa Visit
A recent visit to South Africa included productive meetings with our distributors ECS and InterLynx. I thought this blue and yellow lizard was striking – none of the locals noticed.
The visit highlighted just how much development is underway across South Africa. With the country preparing for the G20, everywhere we travelled was impressively clean and full of momentum mixed with a little chaos.
On the roads, the sheer number of mining vehicles was a constant reminder of the scale of the industry and how the rail system needs fixing. A valuable trip, and a great opportunity to see the region’s growth first-hand.
Lagoon Level Monitoring
Automation Group recently shared an impressive installation on the East coast of Australia: a solar-powered Senquip device housed in a stainless enclosure, using radar to monitor lagoon levels.
The all stainless setup includes anti-bird spikes and footing designed for when the floods come.
Bulk Updates
It was great to see Macquarrie Corporation using the new bulk update feature in the Senquip Vision Dashboard. Bulk updates allow firmware and settings to be deployed to many devices at once, removing the need for individual updates and saving significant time for fleet managers.
Senquip Out and About
Automation Group with ADR at the Water NZ Conference and Exhibition.
Automation Group at the Water Industry Operations Association of Australia (WIOA) exhibition.
b-plus at Agritechnica 2025.
Hydrotechnik team at the National Fluid Power Centre Limited Industry Open Day.
Senquip Vision – Print and Export
Did you know that you can print your Senquip Vision Dashboards? Use the print icon to open a printer friendly version of the dashboard or the export option in the View menu to export the dashboard table as csv.
Coding Tip – 40× Faster J1939 Parsing
When parsing CAN or J1939 data in a script, avoid long chains of if/else statements.
A simple dispatch table — a map of PGNs to small handler functions — is dramatically faster and much easier to maintain.
This approach can make parsing up to 40× faster on a Senquip device and keeps your code clean as the number of messages grows.
For more information, see our updated Application Note on Parsing a CAN Bus Message with a Script.
Impact Alerts with the Built-In Accelerometer
The latest QUAD firmware (SFW003-6.0.0) introduces a new accelerometer-based feature: Impact Alert. This setting allows a device to detect and report sudden movement events while awake, using configurable acceleration and time thresholds. Two alert levels are available to distinguish between minor and more severe impacts.
Pitch and Roll detection has been supported for some time; Impact Alert now adds the ability to identify collisions, drops, rough handling, or unexpected movement. Typical use cases include forklift collisions, equipment abuse, tampering, and unplanned motion on rental or shared assets.
Used together, Pitch/Roll and Impact Alert provide a fuller motion profile for applications in logistics, construction, mining, and industrial fleets.
Did You Know… Script Minify Is Now Automatic?
When you upload a script, the Portal now automatically removes comments and leading spaces behind the scenes. Your script stays perfectly formatted and readable in the editor, but the version stored on the device is compact and efficient.
This helps avoid size-limit issues, keeps uploads fast, and lets you include clear indentation and comments without penalty. A small quality-of-life improvement that makes scripting on Senquip devices a little easier.