Machine Sentry – the most innovative condition-based monitoring tool by AVT

AV Technology Ltd exhibited at the Plant & Asset Maintenance Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham in April 2014. The PIF team had the opportunity to interview their product specialist Steve Mottershead about the innovative systems they were exhibiting.

AVT are one of the most established and well-known brands for conditioning monitoring with their main purpose being to “improve the availability and reliability of production equipment for manufacturers”.

What sets AVT apart from their competitors?

AVT are the largest condition-based monitoring brand in Europe. Whereas other condition-based monitoring companies specialise in specific areas, AVT are experts in everything from lubrication management to vibration analysis & thermal imaging. AVT offer the whole range of condition-based monitoring services and really are the partner to work with to improve the reliability & productivity of equipment.

Machine Sentry Condition-based monitoring tool

AVT introduced their new brand Machine Sentry which is essentially a hand-held vibration data collector, which has a unique web based interface. This state-of-the-art condition-based maintenance decision support tool enables remote diagnostic support via a network of specialist Condition Monitoring experts.

Machine Sentry goes beyond vibration analysis. Machine Sentry monitors, analyses and reports on all techniques for conditioning monitoring, such as:

• Lubrication management
• Inspection scheduling and reporting
• Process point information capture & trending
• Vibration data collection & analysis
• Thermal image storage & trending
• Oil analysis data storage, trending & reporting

Machine Sentry offers the user an easy-to-view, intuitive dashboard proving them with all the data and information they need for reliable condition-based monitoring at their fingertips.

Watch this video to learn more about Machine Sentry.