Quarterly Update Q4 2024

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, …

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WLAN Developments

This week started with yet more insolvencies in the Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) space. hashtag#NNNCo, Australia’s hashtag#LoRaWAN network operator entered voluntary liquidation on 15th November, and hashtag#SimpleCell, the hashtag#Sigfox 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 …

Animation showing how boost converters work

Boost Converters

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 …

Brocken sensor cable

Measure Sensor Current

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 …

RFID card reader and Senquip ORB

Word Salad

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 …

Nick from Macquarrie at IMARC 2024

IMARC 2024

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 V2 Cloud API

Comprehensive API V2 Available Now

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 …

Selection of Senquip QUAD lids

Scale

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. 🚀

Quarterly Update Q3 2024

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. …

Drill Rig monitored by Senquip

Own a Drill Rig?

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 …

Truck monitored by Senquip

CAN vs J1939

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, …

Genius!

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 …

To the Next Generation

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 …

Roadtrip!

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.

Senquip ORB with frost fan in background

Meet Rekarma, Senquip Distributor in Turkey

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 …

Senquip QUAD powering external sensors

Power Your Sensors

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 …

Sugih and Bene from AssetFindr with a Senquip QUAD on a large compressor

Meet Sugih & Bene

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 …

Quarterly Update Q2 2024

New Website Senquip has a new website 🥳🙌🎉🎊🎈🍾 The new website focusses on solutions rather than products.  We hope that this will better communicate the value that Senquip devices bring in our focus application areas: We have used many images that have been provided by distributors – thank you.  I would encourage you to continue …

Connectivity is Taking off

🌍 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 …

Piece of plastic being burned by a blowtorch

Fireproof the Future

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 …

Quarterly Update Q1 2024

Graphical Interface 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. Enhance your widgets with images, text, data, dynamic level indicators, and status lights. Water Sensor Senquip QUAD …

Why Monitor a Lighting Plant

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 …

ESG Reporting

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 …

Data Ownership

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. …

Quarterly Update Q3 2023

Satellite Enabled 5G Communications NTN is a 5G communications standard that enables satellites to bring LTE connectivity to regions that were previously unreachable by terrestrial networks. NTN-IoT expands the reach of IoT devices, enabling global coverage. NTN-NR directly links smartphones and other 5G devices by satellite. Senquip is currently making changes to Senquip ORB and …

Quarterly Update Q2 2023

Direct Communication with a Web API With the addition of the HTTP.query function to the Senquip Scripting language, Senquip devices can now communicate directly with web APIs. Initial applications include taking action based on spot energy prices, on weather and air quality reports, and retrieving geolocation information such as a physical address from a GPS …