Problem / solution guide
Remote Pump Runtime Monitoring
Monitor pump run hours, fault contacts, pressure, flow and power data from remote pump stations.
Hardware in this guide
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Pump runtime is often logged manually, making it hard to spot abnormal cycling, hidden faults or maintenance timing across multiple stations.
Measurements that matter
- Run/stop state
- Fault contacts
- Runtime hours
- Pressure, flow or energy data
Suggested hardware configuration
- Digital input module or RTU
- RS485 meter input when available
- 4G LTE gateway
- MQTT or Modbus TCP handoff
Equipment in the system
Example equipment arrangement. Check compatibility and agree who handles software, PLC/SCADA programming and site installation.
Data destination
Customer platform or an agreed third-party service
Information needed before quotation
- Pump count and signal list
- Control cabinet layout
- Meter or VFD protocol
- Reporting interval and alarm priority
Recommended next steps
- Review pump station monitoring
- Compare Edge RTU and IoT gateway
- Prepare point list for quote
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FAQ
What does SunGene need before quoting Remote Pump Runtime Monitoring?
For a quotation, send these details: Pump count and signal list; Control cabinet layout; Meter or VFD protocol; Reporting interval and alarm priority. We use them to select sensors, gateways, power and the data connection.
What signal should we use to count pump run hours?
A run contact or supported controller register can identify the operating state. Confirm what that signal represents before calculating hours; a command to start the pump is different from feedback that it is running.
What makes the records useful for maintenance?
Keep start and stop times, accumulated hours and fault changes together. Agree how communication gaps and controller resets will appear in the record before comparing pumps or scheduling maintenance.
What should I check before selecting equipment?
Record these site details: Run/stop state; Fault contacts; Runtime hours. Check the sensor output, receiving input, power supply and installation conditions together. Confirm any required approvals for the exact model and destination.