When critical assets go down, production output can go down with them. Predictive maintenance helps teams catch asset issues earlier, before they slow throughput, disrupt schedules, or lead to unplanned downtime.
According to a study by the Deloitte Analytics Institute, predictive maintenance solutions can reduce maintenance planning by 20-50 percent, increase asset availability by up to 20 percent, and decrease maintenance costs by 5-10 percent.
Predictive maintenance depends on knowing when asset conditions change — not after the failure happens, but early enough to act. That requires a steady flow of condition data from critical equipment. By connecting Fluke wireless condition monitoring tools to eMaint CMMS through Fluke Connect software, maintenance teams can bring sensor data into the system they already use to plan, prioritize, and complete work.
eMaint CMMS users can advance their journey toward predictive maintenance by integrating Fluke condition monitoring tools such as vibration monitoring systems and power monitoring tools through Fluke Connect software. This integration can help teams view condition data wirelessly from the field, plant, or home via a desktop, laptop, or mobile device.
With Fluke senor data conneceted to eMaint, teams can:
- Continuously monitor asset health
- Receive alerts if equipment conditions change
- Trend data, catch anomalies, and predict future machinery issues
- Make timely repair and replace decisions early
- Avoid potential asset failure
- Test your condition monitoring readiness
But connected monitoring works best when the maintenance foundation is ready to support it. Before integrating Fluke condition monitoring tools with eMaint, evaluate your current maintenance program. If your CMMS is not yet optimized, focus there first. Then you can determine whether your team, assets, and connectivity are ready for condition monitoring.
Five bite-sized tips for Fluke sensor integration
Our guide covers five key considerations for integrating Fluke sensors with eMaint. Here’s a quick preview of what to think through before you download the full guide.
1. If you haven’t already — implement a CMMS
To be sure, the foundation for a connected reliability journey begins with a CMMS. The system enables you to build a central asset maintenance and management database, which can be accessed remotely.
2. Make sure your sensors can stay connected
Fluke Connect sensors and power monitoring tools use Wi‑Fi to transmit data to the Fluke Connect cloud, so a successful eMaint integration depends on reliable network connectivity. If your organization has limited Wi‑Fi coverage or connectivity issues, you may need to explore workarounds. Involve IT early to address network and cybersecurity requirements.
3. Test drive the sensors
Deciding whether to “go big” with your sensor implementation or not? A pilot program can help determine if now’s the time. By testing sensors first, you’ll be able to flesh out your remote condition monitoring readiness and connectivity capacity. One company even identified and addressed a potential asset failure during its trial of Fluke sensors and eMaint. Download the complete guide to see how.
4. Leverage the data
Data is only valuable if it’s accurate and fully utilized. Who will be responsible for ensuring that the sensor data is actionable? How will you confirm if the sensors improved overall maintenance and operations? Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) provide a way to measure continuous improvement.
5. Consider the asset’s value
If you’re not sure which assets to monitor or why, defining the criteria and asset criticality can help. Also, make sure you’re matching the right sensor to the right equipment. Fluke Connect software collects, stores and makes viewable machine data from more than 80 Fluke tools and sensors.
Read the complete guide: 5 Tips for Integrating Fluke Sensors into eMaint here.
