How Do I Get Our Asset Tracking System Up and Running Without Disrupting Operations?

Your equipment's running 24/7, and your team can't afford downtime during a system rollout.

In Brief

Deploy asset tracking in phases: Start with high-value equipment using existing serial number scans, connect to your SCADA/PLC feeds for automatic updates, and validate accuracy through daily operational checks rather than manual audits.

What's Blocking Smooth Deployment

Incomplete Serial Number Records

Your legacy systems have gaps where serial numbers were never entered or were recorded incorrectly. You can't track what you can't identify, and fixing thousands of records manually isn't realistic during normal operations.

35% Assets Missing Serial Data

Configuration Drift Between Records and Reality

Equipment configurations change in the field—firmware updates, component swaps, retrofits—but your asset database doesn't reflect these changes. When your records don't match what's actually deployed, you lose visibility into lifecycle status.

42% Assets Out of Sync

No Real-Time Validation Process

Verifying asset data accuracy requires manual audits that pull staff off their core work. Without automated validation tied to your operational systems, data quality degrades over time and you're never confident in what you're looking at.

6 months Average Data Staleness

Deployment That Fits Your Schedule

The platform deploys without requiring a maintenance window. You start by connecting to your existing SCADA or PLC systems, which are already collecting telemetry from deployed equipment. The platform reads these data streams and automatically identifies assets, matching them to your existing records where serial numbers exist and flagging gaps where they don't.

Instead of halting operations to conduct a manual inventory, you validate data during routine checks. When service staff access an asset record for scheduled maintenance or troubleshooting, the platform prompts them to confirm or update serial numbers, firmware versions, and configuration details. This validation happens in context, as part of existing workflows, not as a separate data cleanup project. Over time, your asset database becomes accurate through operational use rather than dedicated audit cycles.

Deployment Benefits

  • 85% of serial number gaps filled within 30 days through workflow-embedded validation.
  • Configuration updates sync automatically from SCADA feeds, eliminating manual data entry.
  • Zero downtime during rollout—connect data feeds first, validate records during normal operations.

See It In Action

Deploying Asset Tracking for Industrial Equipment

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Industrial equipment manufacturers face unique deployment challenges: equipment lifecycles span decades, assets are geographically distributed, and production schedules don't accommodate extended downtime for system migrations. Your deployed base includes CNC machines running 20-hour shifts, compressors in remote locations, and legacy turbines still generating value after 25 years.

The platform handles this by starting with your highest-value, most-monitored assets—the equipment already connected to SCADA or condition monitoring systems. These assets provide the richest telemetry and the clearest ROI. Once the platform proves accuracy and operational value on this subset, you expand coverage to less-instrumented equipment, using barcode scans during scheduled maintenance to capture serial numbers and configuration details incrementally.

Implementation Roadmap

  • Start with high-value CNC machines and critical production assets with existing SCADA connectivity.
  • Connect PLC and vibration sensor feeds to auto-sync configuration and runtime data daily.
  • Measure accuracy improvement weekly—target 90% asset coverage within 90 days of rollout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to shut down equipment to connect the platform to our SCADA system?

No. The platform connects to SCADA and PLC systems via read-only data feeds that don't require interrupting operations or modifying control logic. Your equipment continues running while the platform begins ingesting telemetry in the background.

How long does it take to get asset data accurate enough to rely on?

Most deployments reach 90% asset coverage within 90 days. The platform auto-populates data from telemetry feeds immediately, then fills gaps through workflow-embedded prompts during routine maintenance activities. You don't need to wait for 100% accuracy to start using the system—value builds incrementally.

What if our older equipment doesn't have IoT sensors or SCADA connectivity?

For legacy assets without telemetry, the platform supports manual serial number entry via mobile barcode scanning during scheduled maintenance. Service staff scan asset tags, and the platform links these to existing records or creates new ones. This captures configuration and lifecycle data over time without requiring sensor retrofits.

Can we pilot this on one product line before rolling out company-wide?

Yes. Most customers start with a single high-value product line—such as CNC machines or industrial pumps—to validate accuracy and operational impact. Once the pilot proves ROI, the same integration approach scales to other equipment types without re-engineering data connections.

How does the platform handle configuration changes that happen in the field?

The platform detects configuration drift automatically by comparing current telemetry signatures to known baselines. When firmware versions, component swaps, or retrofits occur, the platform flags these changes and prompts service staff to confirm details during the next operational interaction, keeping records synchronized with reality.

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