FieldSense™

FieldSense™ is envisioned as a rugged, low-power monitoring unit connected to sensors selected for a particular application. Depending on the installation, these could measure water level, temperature, equipment operating state, electrical status or another measurable condition.

A microcontroller would collect sensor readings at defined intervals, apply basic checks and store the results. A communications module could then transmit readings or alerts through a supported network. A solar panel and rechargeable battery are potential power options for sites without a convenient electrical supply. The final power system would need to be sized around the sampling interval, sensor load, network coverage and local weather conditions.

The intended benefit is to reduce routine manual checks and help operators identify conditions that warrant attention. For example, a monitoring configuration might report that a tank has fallen below a defined level or that a pump has stopped reporting its expected operating state.

FieldSense™ would not automatically diagnose every equipment failure, guarantee connectivity in remote locations or replace physical inspections and proper maintenance. It is also not intended as a safety-rated control system. Applications that need real-time machine control, precise process regulation or guaranteed emergency response would require a different system architecture.

The initial development focus would be one clearly defined use case—such as remote water-tank or irrigation-pump monitoring—before expanding the hardware and software to support other sensor configurations.