Today, Emerson announced the launch of its Synchros™ Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform, a new suite of technologies designed to enhance asset health visibility and improve maintenance decision-making through a flexible wireless architecture that enables rapid deployment across existing industrial facilities.
In many operations, asset monitoring and maintenance still rely on periodic manual inspections due to cost and logistical constraints. This approach can create visibility gaps, allowing emerging issues to go undetected between inspections. The Synchros platform addresses these challenges by offering a more scalable and practical approach to continuous monitoring. It enables maintenance and operations teams to digitise inspection points and extend asset visibility using a WirelessHART®-based wireless architecture.
Designed for critical process industries including chemicals, oil and gas, power generation, life sciences, and water and wastewater, the platform allows organisations to begin with high-value monitoring applications and gradually expand deployment through a unified system that integrates with existing infrastructure.
“Teams have long faced a trade-off between visibility and the cost of instrumenting assets,” said Andrew Kravitz, vice president, cross-portfolio technology and innovation at Emerson. “Synchros devices address these issues by providing end users with a fit-for-purpose method to digitise inspection programmes, expand visibility at scale, and move from periodic checks to continuous insight to drive more efficient and reliable operations.”
The initial release includes the Rosemount™ Synchros Temperature Monitor and the Rosemount Synchros Wireless Repeater, which together deliver scalable wireless monitoring capabilities. The temperature monitor digitises previously manual measurement processes, while the repeater extends network coverage to support wider deployments without additional infrastructure requirements.
Looking ahead, Emerson plans to expand the platform with additional devices and connectivity options to support broader monitoring applications and digital transformation initiatives. Future devices are expected to measure additional process parameters such as pressure, while enhanced connectivity options will support geographically dispersed assets, including water and wastewater systems and power grid infrastructure.
The Rosemount Synchros Temperature Monitor is designed to capture surface and ambient temperature data that can indicate abnormal operating conditions in equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, rotating machinery, steam systems, and heat tracing systems, enabling earlier issue detection and more informed maintenance decisions.
Built for demanding industrial environments, the Synchros platform is designed for deployment in hazardous locations and harsh operating conditions. Its rugged construction and simplified installation features allow organisations to scale deployments with reduced complexity, lower training requirements, and improved operational efficiency.
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