Machine monitoring levels
A machine is monitored on its own screen, from PCs on the plant network or from a phone. Monitoring starts at the first level and moves up as the need grows.
Level 1 · At the machine
A monitoring screen is installed next to the machine. No internet is needed. Data stays in the device.
Level 2 · Across your plant
A local server is installed. All machines are viewed from a PC in the office. Data stays in the plant.
Level 3 · From anywhere
Optional online monitoring is enabled. Alerts are sent by phone and email.
The levels compared
| Level 1 · At the machine (monitoring screen) | Level 2 · Plant-wide (local server) | Level 3 · Anywhere (online) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where you view it | The monitoring screen on the machine | Office PCs on the plant network | Your phone or PC, anywhere |
| Internet | Not needed. | Not needed. The plant network is enough. | Required. |
| Data storage | In the device | On your own plant server | On the online server |
| Machines | One monitoring screen per machine | All machines on one screen | All machines, from anywhere |
| Alarms | Green, amber and red status on screen | Alarms on plant-network screens | Alerts by phone and email |
| Best for | One important machine, quick start | Plants that keep data in-house | Teams that monitor remotely |
| Upgrade path | ✓ You can add a local server. | ✓ You can add online access. | Can be moved to a local server. |
The starting level is recommended from the number of machines and the infrastructure.
Data security
At Levels 1 and 2, data never leaves the plant. For online monitoring, user accounts are created by DataMonitor. There is no open sign-up. Each company sees only its own machines. Plants that want to keep data on site use a local server.