Third-Party Sensor Integration

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Our Standard Measurement Capabilities

Every plant has unique monitoring needs. InsightCM makes it possible to add specialized sensors and measurements to capture the right data for complex conditions and expand coverage as your strategy evolves. 

Cutsforth monitoring systems unify wired and wireless sensing into one powerful platform, capturing vibration, electrical, thermal, and oil analysis data with exceptional clarity. With high-resolution converters, fast sampling, and long waveform capture, our measurement hardware delivers the performance needed to uncover subtle changes before they become failures.

All sensors and systems are pre-qualified for seamless integration with InsightCM, providing dependable, high-fidelity data that drives accurate diagnostics and predictive insights. The table below outlines our current sensor and connectivity options. Contact our team to discuss additional requirements or specialized integrations.

Interface TypeHardware OptionsExample Measurements/SensorsApplications
IEPE/AC Analog InputsWired or wirelessAccelerometers, Velometers, Proximity Probes, TachometersRotating machinery vibration and motion analysis
DC Analog InputsWired or wirelessRTDs, Thermocouples, 4–20 mA transmitters & systems (bushing monitors, oil sensors, etc)Process and thermal monitoring
Digital InputsWired or wirelessOn/Off state, alarms, relay triggersMachine state detection
Modbus (TCP/RTU)WiredPLC/RTU data, smart transmittersSystem integration
Power & Energy InputsWiredCTs, PTs, RFCT and antenna inputsElectrical and power diagnostics
Network & Data InterfacesWired or wirelessOPC UA, PI System, eDNA, Infrared CamerasEnterprise and contextual data integration

Available Integration Interfaces

If you do not see a key measurement on our list of supported hardware, we can accommodate many different types of sensors and transducers through the standard interfaces listed below:

  • 4–20 mA Analog Inputs: Scalable channels for process variables and environmental sensors 
  • Modbus TCP / RTU: Direct polling of PLCs, transmitters, and smart sensors 
  • OPC-UA / OPC-DA: Integration with plant historians and SCADA systems 
  • Ethernet & TCP/IP: For high-speed digital sensors and data gateways 
  • Digital Triggers & Relays: Discrete inputs for state or alarm signals