Challenge

A vacuum system helps deliver a great customer experience, so the impact of unexpected motor failure is felt immediately. To maximize uptime, the electric motor powering the vacuum pump must continue functioning properly. 

Solution

• The Q45CT Wireless Current Sensor can measure vacuum pump motor current at the control cabinet
• This gives operators another data point to determine overall system load and understand if service is needed to avoid unplanned downtime
• The wireless connection simplifies installation and communication with the monitoring gateway

Featured Product: Q45CT Wireless Current Sensor

Challenge

The conveyor system inside the car wash tunnel requires all parts to work together as one continuous process. Any downtime due to a failed conveyor motor or gearbox completely halts operation and revenue generation.

Solution

• Adding a Q45VAC All-in-One Vibration and Temperature Sensor to the hydraulic motor and gearbox allows car wash operators to be notified if vibration levels and temperatures go outside specified ranges
• Because even very small vibration changes can indicate wear and other problems, advance warning of potential issues allows downtime to be planned, minimizing disruption to car wash operation
• The rugged wireless device is IP67-rated for dependable operation and communication in challenging car wash environments 

Featured Product: Q45VAC Vibration and Temperature Sensor

Challenge

Sudden air compressor failure can quickly halt an entire car wash operation. Compressed air systems are typically always on, even when the facility is closed. This means that, over time, any air leaks can cause compressors to run unnecessarily and shorten component lifespan.

Solution

• A Q45CT Wireless Current Sensor can monitor current draw on an air compressor’s power supply lines
• Any current draw outside specifications can indicate a problem early, allowing maintenance to be performed and minimize downtime
• Operators can monitor current data trends over time and know at a glance if compressors are running when they shouldn’t be

Featured Product: Q45CT Wireless Current Sensor

Challenge

Unexpected issues with water supply pumps or buffer tank levels can hinder efficient water delivery, negatively impacting the quality of the wash process. Significant operational disruptions may occur if the main water supply becomes unavailable.

Solution

• Installed on the water pump, a Q45 Wireless Vibration and Temperature Sensor can let car wash operators know in real time if the motor is showing signs of wear or is not running at all
• A Q45 All-in-One Wireless Ultrasonic Sensor installed on the buffer tank can indicate if there are ample water reserves for peak wash times, and can also let operators know if the main water supply goes offline

Featured Products: 
Q45 Wireless Vibration and Temperature Sensor
Q45 All-in-One Wireless Ultrasonic Sensor

The many different sensors in a car wash monitoring system connect to a gateway, such as the DXM1200 Asset Monitoring Gateway with CLOUD ID. This gateway collects data from each sensor and sends it to the cloud via either a hardwired Ethernet or cellular network connection. The built-in display aids setup and diagnostics, such as the onboard site survey tool which shows wireless sensor signal strength between the sensor and gateway. Providing clear signal strength feedback helps make optimal device placement easy.

Featured Product: Asset Monitoring Gateway with CLOUD ID