Our partner, “TIUS”, successfully implemented a wireless automated vibration monitoring system. The system monitors front and rear bearings of electric motors and fans on the production line.
The solution leverages modern Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies and LoRaWAN wireless communication. The core infrastructure consists of LoRaWAN base stations manufactured in-house by our own production facilities.

The objectives of the project were:

• Enable remote monitoring of vibration parameters in fan and electric motor bearings.
• Facilitate timely intervention to prevent unplanned downtime and production of defective products.
• Detect equipment defects and faults at an early stage, reducing maintenance costs for monitored assets.
• Enhance the efficiency of vibration data analysis and optimization of fan operating regimes.

Prior to project implementation, a comprehensive preliminary survey of the entire facility was conducted. Specialists from TIUS performed a pre-project assessment and LoRaWAN network radio planning, including hard-to-reach areas across the enterprise site. Based on this, a coverage map was developed, detailing signal strength, data transmission rates, and penetration range at various locations, ensuring reliable connectivity throughout the entire premises. Optimal locations for equipment installation (LoRaWAN base stations and sensors) were evaluated and selected, taking into account operational specifics and maintenance requirements. Device interoperability was rigorously tested and fine-tuned to ensure the solution is fully ready for deployment.

Completed work:

1. Installation, initial configuration, and activation of equipment (LoRaWAN base station and vibration sensors) across the entire facility.
2. Implementation of real-time monitoring of key equipment parameters, with measurements and controls performed every 15 minutes:

• Vibration monitoring of the front bearings of electric motors
• Vibration monitoring of the front bearings of fans

3. Data parsing implemented and project architecture deployed on the server; alarms configured based on predefined threshold limits.
4. Comprehensive training provided to enterprise personnel for operation of LoRaWAN devices and the server; successful warranty testing and system fine-tuning completed.
5. A customized web interface was implemented at the system’s top level, fully aligned with the enterprise’s corporate color scheme, logos, and design elements.

Results:

1. The system has been successfully deployed, enabling rapid detection of equipment deviations, significantly accelerating response times to failures and emergencies.
2. Early fault detection enabled the client to reduce repair costs and cut equipment downtime by 2–3 time.
3. The monitoring system optimized operational modes, resulting in improved product quality and extended equipment service life.
For a full description of the solution and its implementation by our partners, see here.