Generator Monitoring

Stationary Generators

One of the biggest comments we hear from customers about standby emergency generator systems is that they didn’t know anything was wrong until they needed the system to perform.  This is true a lot more often than most people realize. Most generator systems sit behind a building or at some remote site with very little to no visual checks or tests on a regular basis. Surprisingly, the number one reason for generator systems not starting and performing when needed is the battery or battery charger. The number two reason is block heaters during cold weather.

Generating Solutions has developed the most comprehensive, reliable and user friendly generator monitoring and control system on the market today. We have spent over 30 years in the power generation business and used a lot of that knowledge and experience to develop our system.  Most generator manufacturers offer systems to monitor their equipment but not other manufacturer’s equipment. Our system works on any type of generator or transfer switch. Monitoring outputs do vary by manufacturer, but all of the major monitoring points are usually available.

Typical Monitoring includes: (Varies by Manufacturer)

                                 Generator Systems                                                                Transfer Switches             

               Overspeed                                   Pre-High Engine Temp                              Utility Power Failure
               Low Coolant Level                      High & Low Engine Temp                 Switch In Emergency Position
               Low Oil Pressure                         Pre-Low Oil Pressure                              
               Low & High Battery Voltage      Generator Running
               Low Fuel Level                             Overcrank
               Battery Charger Failure              Common Alarm
               Switch Not In Auto

 Portable Generators

Generators, pumps, compressors and other portable equipment deployed at various locations for construction, or emergency conditions, is one of the most difficult situations to manage. Owners always struggle with the location and status of their equipment.  With this in mind, Generating Solutions has developed a monitoring system for alarming critical situations and locating/tracking your equipment. Imagine always being able to know the exact location, any alarms or conditions that may cause the equipment to not start, or fail once running.  And, if moving, track its every move from a user friendly web portal that updates the location every mile it travels. All alarms/events and movement can be viewed from a customer friendly web portal. Portal data updates every 15 minutes, or during an alarm/event, whichever occurs first.

Some examples of monitored events and alarms for a portable generator are:

                                  Events/Alarms                                                                             Tracking           
    
             Generator Running                  Common Alarm                        Location by GPS Coordinates & Street Address
             Low/High Battery Voltage       Pre-High Engine Temp.                      Geo-Fencing Alarm and Tracking
             Low Fuel Level                          Service Messages