Generator systems require 24/7 monitoring to ensure that your operations never go dark. Whether your generator is positioned in a retail business, healthcare facility, oil platform, or mine, losing power for even a short period can have costly and potentially fatal consequences. For this reason, we recommend every generator be equipped with remote monitoring capabilities. This allows you to enjoy the benefits of total control throughout the day without having to dedicate personnel to the task on-site.

Remote Monitoring Gives You Reliable Control

Remote monitoring systems allow you to do more than turn the generator on and off. It allows you to control your generator to perform full system tests, access/adjust operating parameters, and review run-time reports. It gives you the control to correct errors within the system and to identify potential faults before they can cause generator failure.

Remote Monitoring Catches Problems Before System Failure

Most generator failures are not sudden. They are the result of small issues that grow into big problems. Generator remote monitoring provides alerts that notify you when problems are brewing. For example, remote monitoring systems can alert you to rising engine temperatures, low coolant levels, and both low and dead batteries. Remote monitoring will also notify you when fuel levels and oil pressure are dropping below the established parameters.

Further, remotely monitoring your generator allows you to examine the established trends. As you review the data gathered by your system, you can determine whether your parameters need adjusting. You can see whether your generator is delivering sufficient power for your needs and whether fuel, coolant, and other factors are failing to deliver the performance your operations require.

Remote Monitoring Is an Invaluable Investment

Remote monitoring systems for generators range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. You will also need to pay an annual software license fee. These systems are an affordable investment that can protect expensive generators from potentially catastrophic damage. More importantly, these devices keep your operations moving forward.

Installing a remote monitoring system on your diesel generator can significantly reduce downtime. That is a significant incentive, and investing a little bit of money in a reliable remote monitoring system can save your business a lot more than you spend. Dollar for dollar, even one outage is usually more expensive than the cost of choosing to install a remote monitoring system.

We encourage you to contact Gen-Tech Power Generation Specialists at (800) 625-8324 for more information about generator remote monitoring. Our EGSA certified specialists will answer your questions and give you the answers you need to make the best decision for your operational needs. We offer numerous options and solutions, and it is our pleasure to help you identify which is best suited for your generator and your industry.