Chesterton Connect V2 focuses on remote monitoring of pump systems

Developed by A.W. Chesterton Company, Chesterton Connect V2 monitors vibration, temperature and pressure values in pumps, helping maintenance teams identify mechanical and process-related problems at an early stage.

A.W. Chesterton Company has launched Chesterton Connect V2, developed for condition-based monitoring of pump systems, in the Asia-Pacific market. Using Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) infrastructure, the system gathers data from the pump, motor, sealing elements and auxiliary equipment on a single platform.

According to the company’s statement, the system continuously monitors key parameters such as vibration, surface temperature, process temperature and process pressure. The aim is to enable maintenance teams to assess not only mechanical vibration values but also the process conditions affecting pump operation.

Chesterton states that mechanical and process-related factors play a role in more than 70 percent of pump failures. By monitoring these parameters simultaneously, Connect V2 provides data for detecting potential problems before they turn into failures or unplanned downtime.

The sensors used in Chesterton Connect V2 are available with IP66-rated options. Optional Zone 0 support is also available for applications in hazardous areas. Gateways using cellular communication enable remote transmission of sensor data within the plant. Where connectivity is limited, an Ethernet bridging option can be used.

The system can be integrated into SCADA infrastructure via MODBUS TCP. This allows data from the sensors to be transmitted to the control room and viewed within the existing plant automation. Wireless connectivity also makes it possible to extend the monitoring network with new equipment.

The Connect V2 mobile app, developed for iOS and Android, can be used for sensor installation, viewing real-time data and making configuration changes via Bluetooth. Through the cloud-based portal, pump data can be accessed remotely, equipment performance can be compared and automatic reports can be generated.

Four monitoring options available

Chesterton Connect V2 can be used in different configurations depending on the scope of the application. The basic configuration monitors pressure, temperature and vibration values at the mechanical seal or stuffing box, as well as the pump’s suction and discharge pressure.

The advanced configuration adds further vibration sensors for the motor and pump frame. This option also enables tracking of run time, equipment on/off status and water leakage.

In the most comprehensive configuration, motor power, barrier fluid, gearbox and bearing housing moisture values can be monitored. Run time and cycle count information can also be tracked through the system.

The optional monitoring module called AMPS was developed for pumps using braided packing. The module enables monitoring of packing wear, vibration and surface temperature values.

Michael Wachinger, Regional Manager for Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia at Chesterton, stated that the system focuses on remote tracking of equipment performance and planning maintenance work based on measurement data.

Chesterton Connect V2 has been made available in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India and South Korea.