What happens when you press STOP, but the device is offline? In industrial remote monitoring and control, timing matters. Imagine sending a command to a pump that has temporarily lost communications. By the time it reconnects, the command may no longer be appropriate. We’ve introduced three improvements to triggers in the Senquip Portal: ⏱️ Trigger …
We’ve released a major update to the Senquip Connect app, bringing a refreshed interface, improved diagnostics and more flexible device configuration. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄? ✓ A modern design aligned with the Senquip Portal, including light and dark modes.✓ Improved device discovery, with live data from custom device scripts.✓ Advanced Wi-Fi configuration, including static IP, gateway and …
When is a product ready for production? Getting a product working is one thing. Finding and fixing all the edge cases is another. We’ve been chasing down the last few milliamps of standby current on our new UNI. Everything worked perfectly, including the DC/DC converter. Except it was drawing about 1 mA more than we …
Message from the CEO This quarter, much of our work has been about getting the next generation of Senquip products ready for customers. UNI is progressing towards production, our new LTO battery packs have completed certification, and the new ORB and QUAD are moving through testing for the markets in which they will be sold. …
Your level sensor might be measuring the weather. We recently tested a level sensor where the actual water level wasn’t changing – the measured level was. Overnight it moved 15 mm peak-to-peak, closely following temperature. Analysis showed a temperature dependence of approximately +1.17 mm/°C. And this was indoors, with only a 5.5°C temperature swing. Rather …
You’ve been asking for more buffer space. We’ve just delivered it – SFW003-7.0.0 rewrites how buffering works, collating messages into a single file and compressing it before writing to flash. Result: ~5x more data fits in the same buffer space, fewer files on flash, faster syncing once you’re back online. Available now for QUAD-C2-G and …
If you use Enovation MPC10 or MPC20 controllers, you’ll know that deploying new firmware has traditionally meant connecting directly to the controller with a PC. That’s fine when the machine is in the workshop. It’s much harder when it’s hundreds of kilometres away, working on a mine site or construction project. Working with Macquarrie Corporation, …
Someone used to have to drive out here just to see if this pump was running. Now your pump calls you when it needs you. Thanks to AgFlow and Macquarrie Corporation for another quality installation. Your Pump Called
For years, LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT were expected to become the default connectivity technologies for Industrial IoT. But something interesting has happened. Over the last few years, Cat-1 bis has quietly become one of the fastest-growing IoT technologies. Why? Because it offers a very practical balance between capability and complexity. • 4G LTE coverage• Global …
When 4G arrived, it eventually replaced 3G.It is assumed 5G will do the same. It won’t. Unlike previous generations, 5G wasn’t designed to replace LTE. It was designed to complement it. 4G LTE provides the broad-area coverage layer. 5G adds capacity where higher bandwidth is required—cities, stadiums, factories and other high-density environments. Most remote telemetry …
When developing our next generation of products, we started by asking, “What was the root cause of every product return?” Our field return rate is around 0.4%, so there aren’t that many to analyse. But over time, every return has been investigated, documented and grouped into failure modes. Some were genuine hardware failures. Some were …
The real challenge is choosing a modem that will still be the right choice five or ten years from now. When developing our latest products, these were some of the factors we considered: • Global coverage• Direct-to-Cell satellite readiness• Silicon origin• Global certification• Technical support• Long-term availability• Supply chain resilience• Power consumption• Cost The outcome …
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Machine monitoring dashboard design improves visibility of pumps, generators, and equipment with clear, actionable telemetry data.
Telemetry hardware for extreme environments, proven from 82°C heat to –26°C cold in real remote monitoring deployments.
💥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 …
Machine monitoring dashboards improved with mobile-friendly updates, enhancing usability for remote monitoring systems in real-world conditions.
A single level sensor can detect various issues beyond just fluid levels, including pump malfunctions, blocked intakes, and valve problems. By using simple scripts, it can also identify sensor faults, leaks, and unusual usage patterns, demonstrating that innovative solutions can provide comprehensive insights efficiently.
Telemetry for mining equipment reduces downtime, risk, and lost shifts—making remote monitoring essential for reliable site operations.
Satellite remote monitoring with Starlink enables high-bandwidth connectivity for remote sites, supporting telemetry, cameras, and field operations.
Custom machine monitoring dashboards let you visualise data your way, improving clarity and usability for remote monitoring systems.
Machine monitoring metrics turn raw data into insight, helping interpret trends, totals, and changes in remote monitoring systems.
CAN bus message parsing improved by up to 40× using dispatch tables, enabling faster, scalable scripting for remote monitoring systems.
Telemetry API integration made easy with Senquip. Access device data via Python and export to JSON or CSV for analytics and dashboards.
No more updating devices one by one. With the Senquip Vision Dashboard, you can now blast settings and firmware changes across any number of devices — in seconds. ✅ Update whole groups or hand-pick your selection✅ Works with all Senquip devices, on all plans💡 Coming soon: bulk updates for entire configurations and alert settings
Our latest firmware (SFW003-6.0.0) enables IO overcurrent protection by default—so your QUAD-C2 is ready for the unexpected. Whether it’s a spaghetti mess of wires or just a long day on site, Senquip has your IO covered.
💥Bulk Updates💥 Managing large fleets just got easier. With the Senquip Vision Dashboard, you can now update multiple devices at once, saving time and reducing errors. Bulk Features Available Today: 💥Change individual settings across multiple devices 💥Update firmware 💥Import complete configurations, including page layouts and scripts 💥Adjust alert options for multiple devices 💥Upload CSV and …
We’re proud to share that Senquip has been selected as a semi-finalist in the 2025 Australian Technologies Competition. This recognition highlights our commitment to designing rugged, flexible telemetry solutions that connect to anything, process everything, and deliver data anywhere it’s needed — trusted by industries in some of the toughest conditions. Congratulations to all the …
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Congratulations to Tom and Brandon on the successful launch of Senquip Vision, the updated Senquip Portal 👏 The switch over happened on Sunday. Not one device message was lost, and the user portal was unavailable for less than an hour. This has been a major undertaking, transforming the portal from a device centric platform to a …
🚧 Why are you building your own IoT device? Every month, I see companies set off down the DIY IoT path. Management wants outcomes, not details. An engineer volunteers. Suddenly, you’re an electronics manufacturer. But would you let someone “keen to learn” build your payroll system? 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: 🛠️Certification (RCM, CE, …
To prepare for the launch of our new Senquip Vision Dashboard, Senquip will be performing scheduled server maintenance starting at 07:00 AEST on Sunday 29 June. 🔧 The Portal will be temporarily unavailable for several hours during this time.📦 All device data will continue to be collected.✅ Services will resume as soon as the update …
As the Australian financial year ends, we’re proud to share the countries we’ve supplied to in the past 12 months. Each flag in this collage represents a customer using Senquip for smarter monitoring—and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible distribution partners. Thank you!
As user scripts for Senquip devices grow more complex, we’re continuously enhancing our tools to make development easier and more efficient. 🔍 Did you know you can send real-time debug data to your local PC while your script runs on a Senquip device? 🧠 Whether you’re tuning sensor logic or troubleshooting serial messages, debugging over …
Senquip is known for monitoring diesel equipment—but much of our work happens in industrial automation. Our devices monitor and control level, pressure, flow, and temperature across factories, treatment plants, and remote sites. With built-in support for 4–20mA, Modbus, and more, we make it easy to connect to any sensor and get data where you need …
Getting a telemetry device online should be simple—but it sometimes isn’t. Here are the top 10 things to look for. ✅ Wrong Protocol – The local network doesn’t support the device protocol. For example, most of Asia does not support CAT-M1. ✅ Roaming Protocol Limitations – Some roaming SIMs can see CAT-M1 networks but aren’t …
💥Senquip Vision LIVE💥 The Senquip Portal is a secure, cloud-based platform designed to provide powerful management and visualisation tools for your Senquip devices. In a major update, Senquip is pleased to announce the introduction of Senquip Vision, a powerful, customisable dashboard that enables businesses to monitor and analyse key operational metrics across groups of devices. Designed for …
Senquip is honoured to be featured on the Quectel stand at Electronex Australia in Melbourne. Visit Quectel at stand C15 from 7-8 May 2025 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
🛢️ Simple, Smart Oil Monitoring with Senquip + TE OPS3 🛠️ We’ve recently integrated the TE Connectivity OPS3 oil quality sensor with a Senquip ORB, creating a low-cost, real-time oil monitoring solution. The OPS3 provides viscosity, dielectric constant, resistivity, density, and temperature in one rugged sensor with J1939 CAN output—making it a perfect plug-and-play companion …
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 …
Read more “💥The Silent Killer of RS-485 Networks: Common Mode Voltage.”
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 …
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! 💪👏
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.
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: …
Senquip Cloud API V2 Senquip is pleased to announce the availability of an updated self-service 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, …
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 …
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. 🚀
Senquip Connect App The Senquip Connect App is a mobile application that allows users to connect to nearby Senquip devices using Bluetooth to configure networks and for data viewing. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices running recent firmware. See the Senquip Device Firmware Changelist for more information on compatible firmware versions. …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …