One of the biggest frustrations with Modbus! Floating point numbers. Modbus only defines 16-bit registers—it doesn’t specify how multi-register values like 32-bit or 64-bit floats should be formatted. Different manufacturers use different byte orders, leaving you with a puzzle to solve. 🔄 Big-endian or little-endian?🔄 Word-swapped or standard?🔄 IEEE 754 or custom format? If you’ve …
RS-485 is known for its ruggedness and reliability, but there’s one invisible problem that can silently destroy your devices—Common Mode Voltage (CMV). 🔍 What is Common Mode Voltage?CMV is the voltage difference between the ground of two connected devices. In an ideal world, all grounds would be at exactly 0V relative to each other. But …
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Senquip is processing over 63 million data points daily, and at this pace, we’re on track to hit 100 million by June! 📈🔥 From heavy equipment monitoring to environmental tracking, our telemetry solutions continue to prove their scalability, reliability, and efficiency across industries. A huge thank you to our customers, distributors, and team for making …
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💥Senquip Vision💥 A Powerful New Dashboard for Your Operations Senquip is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Senquip Vision, a highly customisable dashboard designed to provide businesses with a clear and intuitive interface for monitoring and analysing key operational metrics. Whether for management, maintenance, or operational teams, Senquip Vision enables real-time tracking, historical trend …
Senquip is processing over 63 million data points daily, and at this pace, we’re on track to hit 100 million by June! 📈🔥 From heavy equipment monitoring to environmental tracking, our telemetry solutions continue to prove their scalability, reliability, and efficiency across industries. A huge thank you to our customers, distributors, and team for making …
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We are thrilled to announce Rajkot Diesel Machines as our official Senquip distributor in India, Egypt, and the GCC countries! 🎉 With 20+ years of expertise in marine, oil & gas, power-gen, and automation, Rajkot Diesel Machines and its subsidiary 4JB AUTOMATION bring deep industry knowledge and technical excellence. Their commitment to quality and customer …
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Big thanks to Sugih and Rahmat from AssetFindr, our Indonesian distributor, for completing a complex Senquip install this week! Their expertise keeps fleets connected and running efficiently. Great work, team! 💪👏
Senquip will be attending bauma in Munich this year! 🚜⚙️ As the world’s leading trade fair for construction and mining machinery, it’s a great place to see the latest innovations and connect with industry leaders. Who else is going? If you’re attending and would like to chat about remote control, monitoring, or telemetry solutions for …
Correct termination is essential for reliable CAN network performance. In a recent install on a Kenworth Truck J1939 network, the initial scope trace showed no data while the Senquip device reported CAN errors. After installing a 120 Ohm termination resistor at the Senquip device, full diagnostic data was restored.
CAN network termination is the key to a dependable J1939 communications.
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Senquip has collaborated with Kjaerulf Pedersen a/s to offer remote vibration monitoring via low bandwidth connections. The KPV200 sensor captures vibrations up to 1600Hz, enabling effective equipment health monitoring. Recent firmware updates allow communication with KPV200, enhancing the Senquip Portal for monitoring applications in various industries.
🎄 Wind Monitoring on the Harrods Christmas Display 🎄 This past holiday season, Senquip had the privilege of contributing to the iconic Harrods in London Christmas display! Using Senquip telemetry, Sculptivate was able to monitor wind speeds in real-time, ensuring the safety and stability of their stunning decorations. A big shoutout to Hydrotechnik, our UK …
After yesterdays post on the differences between RS232 and RS485, we have been asked a few times why RS485 is more noise immune. It is because RS485 uses a differential signalling method. Here’s how it works, and why it’s effective: 🔗 Differential Signalling in RS485: RS485 uses two wires to carry a pair of signals that …
RS232 and RS485 are standards for serial interfaces that each specify the transmission media and a defined set of logic levels, data rates and timings. These are some of the oldest serial interfaces around, yet they are still very widely used in control and measurement equipment, mainly due to their simplicity and low cost. RS232: …
This week started with yet more insolvencies in the Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) space. NNNCo, Australia’s LoRaWANnetwork operator entered voluntary liquidation on 15th November, and SimpleCell, theSigfox operator in the Czech Republic shut down. This follows dozens of other LoraWAN and Sigfox closures over the past 24 months. Interestingly, AT&T followed NT Docomo …
Senquip devices can power external sensors even when input power is disconnected. The QUAD can generate an output voltage from 5V to 25V, and the ORB 12V; both from the internal 3.7V backup battery. We are often asked how this is possible. Senquip uses a boost converter, also called a step-up converter, that converts a low …
Senquip devices that power external sensors can also actively monitor the supply voltage and current? 💡 If the supply voltage starts to drop, it may indicate that the supply is overloaded. 💡 A drop in current could point to a failing connection. 💡 A sudden current increase could indicate a short circuit. By simultaneously supplying …
This week I was interfacing an RFID card reader to a Senquip device, and I came across expressions in the manual like “inform type serial” – essentially meaningless. They made me think of the term “word salad”, a phrase used often in a recent election. I realised that without good instructions, a Senquip device is little more …
That’s a wrap for IMARC2024! We came ready to meet new customers, but what surprised us was how many existing customers stopped by just to say thank you. It was truly humbling—thank you!
Senquip is pleased to announce the availability of an updated API. The Senquip Cloud API allows you to seamlessly integrate with the Senquip platform, providing real-time access to asset data and to streamline the management of multiple devices from a central platform. Whether you need to track performance, manage diagnostics, or leverage advanced analytics, this …
From 10s to 100s to 1000s – Senquip continues to scale! Exciting times as we ramp up production to meet growing demand. Grateful to our team and partners for making this possible. 🚀
Real-time drill depth measurement is essential for optimising drilling operations. By accurately monitoring drill depth, operators can: 🎢 Enhance Operational Efficiency: Ensure the drill bit operates at the correct speed and pressure for the formation, reducing equipment wear and minimizing downtime. ⛰ Improve Geological Data Collection: Accurately correlate geological data with specific depths, aiding in …
In the world of automotive and heavy machinery, the terms CAN Bus and J1939 are often incorrectly interchanged. What exactly sets them apart? 📞 CAN Bus (Controller Area Network): Think of CAN Bus as the telephone system that connects different parts of a vehicle. It’s the physical wires and the way in which messages are communicated, …
The 4–20 mA convention was born in the 1950s out of the earlier highly successful 3–15 psi pneumatic control signal standard which had the same features of being able to power some remote devices and have a “live” zero. With the advent of faster, networkable protocols, why has a 1950s protocol persisted? 🔌 In so …
This week, Senquip attended Newcastle Tech Futures. After talking to what felt like a thousand students, we were left feeling incredibly inspired and confident that the next generation of engineers is exceptionally enthusiastic and ready to shape the future. We were asked many times about how to apply for a job, and what we were …
One of our software developers had planned a road trip up the east coast of Australia. We took the opportunity to test the LTE network. Over 5000km travelled and virtually no outages show the power of CAT-M1 in remote areas. Hope you enjoy the view.
Rekarma, Senquip distributor for Turkey are finding opportunities in control and monitoring of agricultural equipment. Cenk and Emre recently started installing Senquip ORBs on frost fans. The ORB enables remote start, stop of the equipment, and remote monitoring of ambient temperature, location, fuel level, engine hours, rpm, fault codes, and the built in accelerometer assures …
One of our very first customers used a Senquip ORB to detect movement in bridges. The application was solar powered and required a sensor that needed 5V power. The ORB can produce 12V at night by boosting the internal backup battery, but the customer had to use an external 12V to 5V converter which was frustrating. When …
Meet Sugih & Bene, Co-Founders of AssetFindr, our distributor in Indonesia. While much of our work in Australia is with diesel machines, AssetFindr is building a reputation for monitoring all kinds of systems. This week, their team interfaced a Senquip QUAD with a three-phase compressor in a workshop in Jakarta. The compressor is a critical …
@Macquarrie Corporation has collaborated with @Gencom to enhance the monitoring of slide-in tanks, providing crucial data like location, pump status, and water level. Nice to see a graphical widget in use for displaying water level, great work Kevin. Managing roll angle, especially on cross-slopes, is vital for vehicles with a high centre of gravity like …
While many companies are focussed on ESG reporting tools, Senquip is more interested in collecting the data that enables the reporting. Senquip devices are perfect for collecting fuel burn and other parameters from remote machines that enable the calculation of carbon emissions. We connect to diggers, dozers, lighting towers, pumps, generators, and all the other equipment …
Senquip is pleased to have released new firmware for ORB and QUAD devices. The new firmware adds a host of new features which include: • Network configuration over Bluetooth with the Senquip Connect app. 📱• 10 custom hour-meters have been added. 💡• Wi-Fi access point allows Wi-Fi sensors to connect. 💥• 8 slots have been …
Wi-Fi sensors can now connect to Senquip devices. Senquip ORB and QUAD devices can enable their access point from within a script, allowing remote Wi-Fi sensors to connect via UDP or TCP. To find out more, contact your in country Senquip distributor. #senquip #wifi #iiot #remotecontrol #remotemonitoring
Senquip devices are equipped with fully programmable CAN Bus peripherals that support J1939, CANopen and other protocols. Not all messages are available by default on the J1939 network, and we have noted customers using timers to request specific messages, such as total fuel used, on a periodic basis. To simplify this, Senquip has added a …
Join proudly Australian Senquip in celebrating Australian Made Week from 20-26 May 2024. Thank you to our local and international clients for supporting Aussie made.
🌍 The future of connectivity is taking off—literally! While today’s 7.86 billion 4G LTE customers rely on terrestrial towers, a new era is emerging: non-terrestrial networks (NTN), or towers in the sky. 🚀 There are 2 camps forming: 5G-NTN and Direct to Cell. 🛰️5G NTN: Inmarsat, EchoStar, Sateliot, Omnispace, Skylo (uses Inmarsat) and others are …
We are always on the lookout for improved materials and so when an even more fire retardant plastic became available, we had to try it. The plastics on a Senquip device perform a lot of functions. They must be crush-proof, rigid to ensure a tight seal, UV resistant, chemical resistant, fire retardant, and visually appealing. Flame-retardant …
Senquip welcomes INDUS Tecnologías de Control as distributor for Uruguay, Paraguay, and Peru. INDUS provides engineered solutions for automation and control, specialising in process control, energy efficiency, vibration analysis, thermometry, power quality, and measurement of flow and pressure. Senquip and INDUS have worked together for many years, with this latest announcement formalising what has already …
Senquip is please to announce that the Senquip QUAD has passed all regulatory requirements and is now RCM, CE, and FCC certified. The device can now be used in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and America with confidence. Certification ensures that the Senquip QUAD is safe to use, will not electrically interfere with other equipment, and …
Senquip is thrilled to be a finalist in the 2024 IoT Alliance Australia awards in the category Asset management. The entry describes how Senquip devices are being used to monitor remote drill rigs in Western Australia to enable preventative maintenance, optimise asset utilisation and support environmental reporting. The solution uses Senquip’s Australian-made telemetry devices, programmed …
One of the questions we are most asked is “how can I power a sensor overnight in a solar installation?” Senquip devices have an integrated LiPo battery that is charged during sunlight hours so that it can power connected devices through the night. On the Senquip ORB, the voltage is fixed at 12V and on the …
Love these raingauge installs from Automation Group. Powered by a Senquip QUAD.
Ensuring safe and efficient crane operation: why monitoring wind speed matters. 🚨 Safety Precaution: High wind speeds pose significant risks to crane stability, potentially leading to accidents, injuries, or property damage. By closely monitoring wind speeds, operators can take proactive measures to ensure the safety of their teams and equipment. ⚖️ Operational Limits: Every mobile …
Ensuring safe and efficient crane operation: why monitoring wind speed matters. 🚨 Safety Precaution: High wind speeds pose significant risks to crane stability, potentially leading to accidents, injuries, or property damage. By closely monitoring wind speeds, operators can take proactive measures to ensure the safety of their teams and equipment. ⚖️ Operational Limits: Every mobile …
Did you know that Senquip devices can communicate with each other over large distances? One Senquip device can request and receive data from another device. A pump could request water level from a remote tank. Two flow meters could compare values to detect a leak. Many devices could request weather information from a single weather station. …
The Senquip Connect makes it simpler to connect devices to a network and allows for a quick check of critical machine parameters even when outside of network coverage. The app is available for Android and IOS devices and can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Senquip Devices must be running the …
Combine flow meter monitoring with pump control and sleep easy, knowing you are within your allocation. Senquip can connect to and read data from MACE, Aquamonix, ABB, FLOMEC, Bermad, and other popular water meters. Monitor usage in litres, megalitres, by day, by week, by month or in any unit that works for you. And of …
A customer recently got caught out when interfacing to an engine controller with Modbus. The data to be read was shown with register numbers 400001 onwards. Of course, in Modbus land, 400001 means the data is contained in a holding register (4) and the register number is 1 (00001). Register 1 has address 0 and a …
Senquip ORB and QUAD devices enable remote monitoring and control of diesel machines. Our devices are compatible with Enovation, Deep Sea, ComAp, Kensho, SmartGen, and other popular engine controllers that are used in pumps, generators, lighting towers, compressors, drill rigs, ag equipment and more. Monitor position, engine speed, fuel level, battery voltage, engine hours, fault codes …
Senquip is thrilled to announce the release of user customisable widgets for the Senquip Portal. Users can now create their own graphical displays that convey measured data in a way that is meaningful to the user. Access the new widget editor directly from a device page by clicking on the Display Settings icon. Enhance your widgets …
Senquip QUAD devices now have an integrated moisture detector. This feature, upon activation, dispatches a diagnostic message, ensuring proactive identification of any moisture-related issues. The placement of the moisture detector along the edge of the PCB, in proximity to the cable tray, strategically positions it as the first element affected by water ingress when the …
Cavitation results in significant damage to pumps. It can be detected through simple vibration monitoring or for more precise diagnosis, by monitoring the power density in a range of vibration frequencies. Two types of cavitation are distinguished: Suction cavitation can occur when a pump is under low pressure or high vacuum conditions. As the pump …
The use of high-quality Lithium batteries is crucial in ensuring safety and reliability of industrial products. The IEC 62133 standard addresses safety requirements for rechargeable batteries used in industrial applications. It provides guidelines for manufacturers to assess and mitigate risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. Why is it Important for Industrial Products? 🛡️ Safety First: Industrial …
Ensuring optimal performance of lighting towers is not just about light; it’s about maximising productivity and ensuring a safe working environment. Here are six critical reasons why monitoring is key: Location Matters: A lighting tower not positioned correctly at the start of a shift results in lost productivity. Efficiently track and manage locations to minimise …
Carbon accounting, the process of measuring, reporting, and verifying an organisation’s greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint is gaining importance as companies are pressured to reduce their carbon footprint. It provides a way for businesses to understand and track their impact on the environment and identify areas where they can reduce their emissions. Carbon accounting can …
Navigating data ownership in the world of IoT can be more intricate than it seems. While device owners are generally assumed to be the rightful owners of the generated data, the reality is often nuanced. Manufacturers or service providers often embed terms in user agreements or privacy policies that extend their rights to the data. …
I love interesting sensors and had never heard about extensometers. So, when the opportunity to work with UK based Osprey Measurement Systems presented, we jumped at it. The task; to make remote extensometer and inclinometer data available to customers anywhere in the world. Extensometers are used to measure ground settlement, deformation, and the behaviour of soil and …
Senquip is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaiser-Soze as distributor for Spain and Portugal. Kaiser Soze imports, distributes, and offers engineering support for high quality products in industrial, automotive, and marine markets. Senquip looks forward to working with the team at Kaiser-Soze to bring the reliability, efficiency, and time savings that telemetry enables to …
Every application for telemetry is different. By giving our devices a brain, Senquip makes it easy to tailor telemetry to the application. All Senquip telemetry devices are user programmable with JavaScript. Scripting on Senquip devices allows: • Decoding of messages from serial and CAN-bus devices, even if they do not comply with industry standards. • …
Top 6 reasons to monitor a scissor lift: Safe operation: Generate an alert or prevent operation if the lift is activated when operating on a slope. Ensure that gates and guard rails are in place before lifting begins. Safe lifting: Monitor the load to ensure that the maximum lifting capacity is not exceeded. Efficiency: Monitor …
Had a call today with SpaceX to discuss operation of Senquip ORB and QUAD devices with Starlink V2 satellites. Starlink V2 incorporates a phase array antenna that will enable cellular to satellite services. First V2 launches will be on Falcon 9 before the end of this year. 2024 will see the advent of CAT-1 services over satellite …
Senquip would like to welcome ECS – Engine Control Systems as Senquip distributor in South Africa. ECS is a distributor of high-end quality products and services to the industrial, automotive, and mining trades. Their excellence in customer service improves the protection, performance, and reliability of engines. Their product lines include instruments that monitor critical engine …
Senquip extends a warm welcome to Techno Gamma Techniek B.V. as distributor in the Netherlands and Belgium. Techno Gamma is a technical trading company with a wide range of products from leading suppliers in industrial automation. They bring 45 years of technical knowledge and expertise to markets including utilities, shipping, aviation, mobile equipment, agriculture, government, …
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The Senquip ORB is FCC approved. The FCC, or Federal Communications Commission, is a regulatory body in the United States responsible for ensuring that electronic devices meet specific electromagnetic interference standards. All electronic devices sold in the USA need to be FCC approved. In simple terms, when you see that a device is FCC certified, it’s …