Full definition
System of permanently installed sensors continuously measuring condition parameters (vibration, temperature, pressure, speed, current) and transmitting real-time data to a central system (SCADA, DCS or IIoT platform) for automatic analysis and alarm generation. Advantage over periodic monitoring: detects rapidly evolving failures between inspection routes. Installation cost is 5-20x higher than periodic routes, justified for critical equipment. Protocols: OPC-UA, Modbus, PROFIBUS, 4-20 mA. Equipment: SKF IMx, Emerson AMS, Bently Nevada 3500.