“Remote monitoring opens up the ability to see the nuances and changes that are happening in this patient right now and the ability to intervene.” – Cindy Vunovich, Vice President of Clinical Integration and Performance, Allegheny Health Network Condition monitoring offers a variety of benefits, including 24×/24 remote monitoring, 7 days a week, early warnings of potential (serious) failures, reduced unplanned downtime, reduced maintenance costs, Support for continuous reliability and risk mitigation with fewer inspections at height, limited and remote assets. This new type of cost-effective and easy-to-install condition monitoring systems can offer these benefits without the high upfront costs and complexity inherent in traditional CCG. And as another benefit, it could also help reduce the stress level of maintenance personnel in the process industry. When it comes to food processing, it makes sense to identify and resolve small manufacturing problems before they escalate into big problems. Wireless sensors equipped with remote condition monitoring software make it easy to leverage today`s advanced cloud technologies to power a more efficient continuous monitoring system. Traditionally, remote machine monitoring has been limited to industrially applied Supervisory, Control, and Data Acquisitions (SCADA) systems. More recently, the benefits of remote monitoring include the following industries. Remote monitoring starts with machine sensors attached to devices that transmit a constant and huge stream of data. For newer devices, much of this connectivity is built into the product.
For older assets, sensors and connectivity are added to existing structures. Collecting this data requires industrial connectivity and is best managed through a standardized industrial connectivity system designed for a complex and heterogeneous environment and support for an IIoT platform. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a method of healthcare that benefits patients, providers, caregivers, and the healthcare system as a whole by leveraging technological advances to collect patient data outside of traditional healthcare settings. Whether it`s improving access to virtual care, improving communication between patients and providers and improving patient participation in self-management, or reducing the spread of COVID-19 and the overall cost of care, there are many key benefits listed below. Remote monitoring is the ability to view, track and control assets and facilities without having to be on-site. This capability is made possible by many technologies such as wireless networks, sensors, transmitters, receivers, data processing, cloud storage and analytics. Together, these technologies provide better insight into plant performance, predict equipment failures, and reduce resource consumption, enabling cost-effective and efficient operation at all times. For a variety of patient populations, including those with single or multiple chronic comorbidities, COVID-19 infections, postoperative recovery, maternal and infant needs, malignant neoplasms, etc., remote patient monitoring benefits patients by providing them with readily available, condition-specific, and easy-to-use tools to manage their condition. Remote machine monitoring and management systems can be configured to operate independently after proper installation with minimal intervention from human operators. The next step is the processing and storage of the data.
These metrics can be sent directly to the cloud or, in cases where the data is large enough, it is processed at the edge and actionable data is transferred to the cloud. Ideally, an IIoT platform manages the custody of this data so that it can be used in remote monitoring and analysis applications. Remote patient monitoring benefits not only patients, but also their caregivers. Many rpm tools today involve the patient`s caregiver in the care plan by giving them access to vital signs records and patient progress. With rpm, the caregiver can participate and influence the care and outcomes of their loved ones. It provides the caregiver with an extra layer of external support in case of a question or emergency. Many industries, certifications and regulations require regular and constant monitoring of equipment. With a remote monitoring system, you have a constant flow of data flowing to cloud storage, which is easily accessible and can support regulatory compliance. Early machine monitoring solutions for the food industry required complex and time-consuming installation protocols, prompting engineering teams to lay cables or assemble detailed mounting and screw systems. Some systems required internal installation – a chaotic process that required opening a machine, completing the installation, and complete cleaning, which increased the risk of food contamination from exposure to the outside environment.
In addition, after all this work, many of these sensors did not provide accurate or easily accessible information about machine performance, and most did not provide permanent insight into operational trends and the health of a system. It is not surprising that, in this context, many maintenance and plant managers have opted for a race-to-failure approach. Even though problems can`t be avoided proactively, remote monitoring can help resolve issues quickly and speed up average repair time (MTTR) and first-time repair rates (FTFR). As mentioned earlier, effective remote monitoring requires connectivity and an IIoT platform. The same technologies allow remote service if necessary. Depending on the type of service required, this can take the form of a temporary remote operation, remote deployment of patches and hotfixes, or remote support management for on-site technicians. Remote monitoring of complex physical equipment in industrial facilities has proven itself in a number of industries, from agriculture to healthcare. But despite its widespread acceptance, remote monitoring is not widely understood. This may be due in part to its nomenclature, which may indicate commercial safety control or consumer-focused vehicle monitoring. As companies strive to increase value through more reliable and digital products, the implementation of remote monitoring in the competition is becoming increasingly important.
Early adopters have already created an early advantage to position themselves with first-class service. By integrating continuous and proactive remote monitoring systems for installed equipment, end users can save the total cost of purchasing, installing, and maintaining the hardware and software components of the assembled equipment. Remote machine monitoring involves the use of sophisticated sensors mounted directly on the rotating machines connected to the web and the transmission of status data from the machine to the railway 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This data can identify trends and notify system users when a vibration/temperature threshold has been exceeded. Once staff have been informed of a situation, they can be assigned to take appropriate action. Remote maintenance and monitoring systems can easily perform tedious data collection tasks that require teams of human workers. As a result, production processes will develop faster and more efficiently. In addition, the workforce, freed from lengthy inspections and data processing, can be redirected to other equally important aspects of production. Instead of manually saving data, entering it into a spreadsheet, and performing subsequent analyses, a smart sensor installed for remote monitoring digitally collects and stores data from an asset, reducing the risk of failure. In addition, data collection by smart sensors also ensures accuracy in capturing repetitive data via manual methods. Remote monitoring can also speed up on-site service visits to improve MTTR and FTFR by providing technicians with specific actionable data. Another advantage of remote patient monitoring is the prevention of infectious diseases.
With RPM, patients do not need to go to the hospital or clinic where they are prone to infection. Avoiding an in-person visit eliminates the risk of unnecessary exposure, especially for the elderly and people with chronic, pregnant or immunocompromised diseases. We have a team of technically competent people who can advise you on remote monitoring of condition monitoring both at plant level and for the entire rail system. Remote monitoring using an ecosystem of IIoT products offers businesses a number of advantages. These benefits can take the form of: There are many benefits for users who choose to remotely monitor their devices. Once installed, system monitoring capabilities increase productivity and improve overall process efficiency. The use of remote monitoring software allows operators to obtain useful information about the performance of their machines. Data collected by monitoring software can be reproduced electronically in the form of graphical readings that show the performance of the device over certain periods of time. Therefore, weekly, monthly or annual representations of device performance can be used to streamline decision-making and thus improve the entire production process.
In today`s competitive environment, manufacturers and plant operators need to effectively monitor their plants, get the most out of them, and react quickly to failures.
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