Predictive Maintenance for Elevators in High Footfall Areas
Predictive Maintenance Solutions for Elevators in USA
Our client in the US needed a solution to keep elevators in busy areas running smoothly. With elevators working 24/7, it was essential to minimize downtime.Â
The challenge? They lacked the specialised resources and technical expertise to create a fast and effective solution. That’s where Srushty stepped in.
How We Solved the Problem
The embedded engineering team designed and implemented a Bluetooth-based system to monitor elevator motors and predict potential problems before they occurred. This system included:
BLE Nodes: Devices that collected data from elevator motors.
Gateway: A device that processes this data and sends it to the cloud for deeper analysis.
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Key Highlights
Quick Upgrades at Large Scale
We rapidly deployed this solution across multiple elevators, ensuring minimal disruption. The system was designed to handle field issues efficiently, making upgrades and fixes easy to implement.
Flexible Resource Management
We ramped up our team temporarily to meet the client’s needs, completing the project on time without unnecessary resource overhead. Once the project was implemented, resources were scaled down efficiently.
Expertise in Cloud, Firmware, and Hardware
Srushty’s deep experience in hardware (sensors and controllers), firmware (device software), and cloud (data analysis) played a key role in delivering a reliable solution.
How It Works
BLE Nodes: The Data Collectors
These small devices were installed in elevators to monitor motor vibrations in real time.
They detected unusual patterns in motor behavior that could signal potential issues.
Data was transmitted wirelessly to the gateway using energy-efficient Bluetooth technology.
Gateway: The Brain of the System
The gateway collected data from multiple nodes and performed initial analysis.
Processed data was then sent to the cloud for advanced analytics, ensuring all insights were accurate and actionable.
Updates to the system were managed through a secure connection, keeping it up to date without manual intervention.
The Impact
The system allowed the client to predict and prevent elevator issues before they happened. Here’s what the project achieved:
- Improved Uptime: Elevators stayed operational in high-traffic areas with fewer unexpected breakdowns.
- Cost Efficiency: Maintenance costs were reduced as repairs were scheduled before issues became critical.
- Scalable Solution: The technology was easy to deploy across multiple locations.
We successfully managed large-scale deployments, adapted resources efficiently, and delivered integrated solutions across cloud, firmware, and hardware. This approach proved essential to the project’s success and can be applied to address similar challenges.
