Cut downtime before it starts: smart maintenance with Advantech WISE-IoTSuite

Pacific Automation is excited to introduce a smarter, more accessible way to monitor the health of critical assets. With Advantech’s Condition Monitoring Solution powered by WISE-IoTSuite, users can now detect anomalies in real time, reduce downtime, and gain immediate visibility into machine performance, all without the complexity of traditional monitoring systems.

Why condition monitoring matters

Unexpected downtime is one of the most expensive challenges facing industrial operations today. A single breakdown can halt production, disrupt schedules, and cost thousands of dollars per hour. For engineers, operators, and maintenance managers, the ability to spot issues early is the difference between a quick fix and a costly shutdown.

That’s where condition monitoring comes in. By continuously tracking vibration and temperature data from equipment, anomalies can be detected as soon as they occur. Instead of waiting for scheduled inspections or reacting after a failure, teams get instant alerts when machines deviate from normal operating conditions. The result is faster response, better planning, and fewer unexpected stoppages.

The WISE-IoTSuite: Turning data into insights

At the heart of this solution is the WISE-IoTSuite, Advantech’s intuitive monitoring platform. WISE-IoTSuite collects and displays live sensor data on a simple, programmable dashboard. With just a few clicks, users can:

• View real-time vibration and temperature trends.
• Set conditional alarms with thresholds that fit with equipment needs.
• Receive automatic email alerts when anomalies are detected.
• Log historical data for performance tracking and reporting.
• Choose between cloud-based or on-premise subscriptions for flexible deployment.
   

Whether on the factory floor or off-site, WISE-IoTSuite ensures you always have the information you need to act.

The Starter Kit: Everything needed to begin

To make adoption simple, Advantech offers Starter Kits that include everything required to get condition monitoring up and running. Each kit comes with:

• WISE-2410 Smart Vibration Sensor: Captures vibration and temperature data wirelessly, powered by long-life batteries.
• WISE-6610v2 LoRaWAN Gateway: Provides secure, reliable connectivity and supports multiple industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, MQTT, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP and BACnet/IP.
• Mounting accessories for quick installation.
   

For more challenging environments, the WISE-6610P Gateway provides outdoor-ready durability with an IP67 rating, while the WISE-2410X Sensor offers IECEx certification for use in hazardous Zone 21 dust areas, and Zone 2 gas areas. This flexibility means the system can be deployed across diverse industries and operating conditions.

The condition monitoring software is offered as a subscription-based add-on to the WISE-2410 sensors and WISE-6610 gateways. This means users can start with the hardware alone, and then unlock advanced dashboards, alarms, and historical logging through WISE-IoTSuite when ready – a flexible way to scale monitoring as operations grow.

Quick to install, easy to scale

While traditional monitoring systems often require complex setup the Advantech Condition Monitoring Solution is designed to be integrated easily into existing infrastructure. With step-by-step guides and built-in communication protocols, installation is fast and doesn’t require a complete overhaul of existing infrastructure.

Once the system is live, scaling is simple. Users can start with a single sensor on one critical machine, then expand coverage as needs grow. All devices are managed through the same WISE-IoTSuite interface, ensuring consistency and ease of use as operations scale.

Keeping teams connected and informed

A key advantage of the solution is its ability to deliver information directly to the right people. When a conditional alarm is triggered, an email notification is automatically sent to the responsible worker or manager. This ensures no anomaly goes unnoticed, and responses can be immediate.

The mobile-friendly dashboards mean teams can monitor equipment health from anywhere, keeping everyone aligned and reducing the risk of unexpected failures.

Real-world applications across industries

The Advantech Condition Monitoring Solution is already proving valuable across multiple sectors:

• Food and beverage: Monitoring bottling and packaging equipment to prevent contamination and avoid costly production stoppages.
• Pharmaceuticals: Ensuring equipment runs reliably to meet strict regulatory uptime requirements.
• Mining and energy: Deploying IECEx-certified sensors in harsh or dusty environments to maintain safety and performance.
• Automotive and metal works: Detecting early signs of misalignment or bearing wear in high-speed machinery to avoid breakdowns.
   

Because the solution is wireless, battery-powered, and IP66 rated, it adapts easily to a wide variety of industrial conditions.

A smart step toward reliability

The Advantech Condition Monitoring Solution isn’t just about hardware: it’s about giving maintenance teams visibility and control. By moving from reactive fixes to proactive monitoring, businesses can:

• Minimise costly unplanned downtime.
• Improve decision making with live and historical data.
• Reduce maintenance overhead with targeted inspections.
• Build a foundation for future smart factory capabilities.
   

With subscription-based software, flexible hardware options, and local expertise from Pacific Automation, getting started has never been easier.

Smarter monitoring, stronger operations

Every unexpected failure is a cost a business doesn’t need to carry. By investing in real-time condition monitoring with the Advantech WISE-IoTSuite Starter Kit, businesses will gain visibility, control, and confidence in their operations.

Monitor, detect, and act instantly. Contact Pacific Automation today to find the right configuration for your site.