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IoT for Diesel Generator

EddyBits' IoT for diesel generator (DG) monitoring system gives Indian facilities real-time fuel theft detection, remote DG monitoring, and AMF panel alerts — tracking fuel consumption, load percentage, battery voltage, coolant temperature, engine RPM, and auto-start events. Prevent fuel theft, predict maintenance needs, and maximize uptime across your entire backup power fleet.

DG-01 · Sector 15 Plant Live
Fuel Level
68%
Engine Load
72%
Battery Voltage
13.8V
Coolant Temp
82°C
Engine RPM
1500

Your Generator, Working — and Talking

A real DG set, sensors live on the body, live readings on screen, data streaming to the cloud and your phone as it runs.

🔒 Secure cloud monitoring — access from anywhere Local Access On-site, offline too EddyBits Cloud One record, every device Site Engineer WhatsApp / SMS, live Office Dashboard Browser, live Plant Manager Same feed, live 68% Fuel Level 82°C Coolant Temp 72% Engine Load 1500 RPM Running
Fuel Level Coolant Temp Battery / AMF Engine Load Running Status

What We Monitor

Fuel Level

Tracks real-time tank capacity, consumption rate, and remaining hours of operation — so a sudden drop that doesn't match usage gets flagged as possible theft or a leak, not discovered at the next manual dip-check.

Engine Load %

Tracks current load percentage, peak load reached, and load distribution over time — so you can keep the generator in its efficient 60-80% band instead of guessing.

Battery Voltage

Monitors DC voltage, charging status, and battery health continuously, catching the slow voltage drift that precedes a failed auto-start days before it happens.

Oil Pressure

Reads engine oil pressure in bar/PSI with instant low-pressure alerts, protecting against the lubrication failures that turn a minor service issue into an engine rebuild.

Engine RPM

Logs revolutions per minute against target speed, flagging deviation and instability that signal a developing mechanical or governor fault.

Run Hours

Records cumulative operating hours and daily runtime automatically, driving maintenance scheduling off actual usage instead of a fixed calendar date.

Coolant Temp

Tracks engine coolant temperature in real time with overheat warnings well before the shutdown threshold — the same failure chain a hose leak or fan-belt issue follows for hours before it becomes a breakdown.

Auto-Start Events

Confirms every auto-start attempt, success rate, and failure with a timestamped log — so you know the DG actually took load during the last mains failure, not just that it's supposed to.

Key Features

Real-Time Dashboard

Live monitoring of all 8 parameters on a single screen. Access via web or mobile app, 24/7 from anywhere. Historical data visualization and trend analysis built in.

Instant Alerts

Get SMS, email, and push notifications for critical events — fuel theft, overload, overheat, low battery. Customizable thresholds for each parameter.

Fuel Theft Detection

Anomaly detection powered by AI identifies unauthorized fuel withdrawals. Compare consumption vs. load patterns in real time to catch discrepancies.

Predictive Maintenance

ML-based forecasts flag parts nearing end-of-life before failure. Receive maintenance recommendations based on runtime, load history, and sensor degradation.

Connectivity & Protocols

How EddyBits DG Monitoring Works

The full data path from your generator to your phone, start to finish.

Sensors on the DG

Compact sensors mount on the fuel tank, engine, alternator, and battery terminals. Installation takes 2-4 hours with no generator downtime.

Gateway

A gateway nearby aggregates every sensor over Modbus/RS-485 and buffers up to 30 days of data locally if connectivity ever drops.

Cellular or Ethernet

Data transmits over cellular (3G/4G/5G) or Ethernet with 256-bit AES encryption — built for sites without reliable Wi-Fi, which is most industrial sites in India.

EddyBits Cloud

Every reading is checked against manufacturer thresholds in real time, and fuel use is compared against load patterns to catch theft the moment it starts.

WhatsApp, SMS & Dashboard

Critical alerts reach you over WhatsApp and SMS, not just email — because that's how facility managers in India actually want to be reached in an emergency.

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Built for Indian Industrial Reality

Generic IoT monitoring platforms are built for a global market. EddyBits is built specifically around how Indian facilities actually operate.

WhatsApp & SMS Alerts

Most platforms default to email or app push notifications. Ours default to WhatsApp and SMS — the channels facility staff in India actually check first.

Works Without Reliable Wi-Fi

Cellular-first connectivity by default, so monitoring doesn't depend on a facility's internet infrastructure — the DG room and generator yard rarely have good Wi-Fi anyway.

48-Hour Deployment

Most facilities are live within 48 hours of installation, with a dedicated on-site engineering team handling setup — not a self-install kit shipped in a box.

Use Cases: Industry-Wide Applications

Wherever a diesel generator backs up critical power, unmonitored downtime has a real cost.

Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities

DG failure during a grid outage risks life-critical equipment. Auto-start/stop event logging and real-time health alerts give facility teams verifiable proof backup power fired correctly, not just an assumption it did.

Data Centers & IT Facilities

Backup power is the last line of defense against an outage becoming downtime. Continuous load, fuel, and run-hour tracking means a DG that's degrading gets caught in routine monitoring, not during an actual failover.

Telecom Towers

Remote, often unattended sites where fuel theft and silent DG failures go unnoticed for days. Remote visibility and fuel-vs-load consumption checks catch both without a technician needing to physically visit the site.

Manufacturing Plants

An unplanned DG shutdown mid-production shows up directly as lost output. Load and engine health monitoring flags a developing fault while there's still time to schedule maintenance around the production line, not around a breakdown.

Apartment Complexes

Shared backup-power costs are a recurring source of dispute between residents and facility management. A transparent, timestamped log of fuel use and run hours gives RWAs and facility managers a verifiable record instead of a manual logbook.

Frequently Asked Questions

An IoT for diesel generator monitoring system uses sensors mounted on the fuel tank, engine, alternator, and battery to track performance in real time, sending instant WhatsApp/SMS alerts and enabling predictive maintenance instead of manual gauge checks.

Yes. EddyBits provides centralized, multi-site DG monitoring from a single dashboard, so a facility manager overseeing several locations doesn't need to log into separate systems per site.

Fuel level is tracked continuously and compared against load patterns — an abnormal drop that doesn't match actual generator usage is flagged as likely theft or a leak, typically the same day it happens rather than at the next manual dip-check.

Yes. EddyBits sensors are brand-agnostic and integrate via Modbus RTU/TCP, 4-20mA analog, or RS-485 — the standard interfaces used across DG controllers regardless of manufacturer.

No. Connectivity is cellular-first by default (3G/4G/5G), so monitoring works even at generator yards and DG rooms with no reliable Wi-Fi — a common condition on Indian industrial sites.

EddyBits' monitoring and reporting is built with Indian compliance needs in mind, including the documented audit trails facilities need for internal safety and operational review.

Most single-generator installations take 2-4 hours with no generator downtime, and facilities are typically fully live on the dashboard within 48 hours.

Who Is This For?

Data Centres

Ensure 99.9% uptime with real-time DG health monitoring. Prevent unexpected shutdowns and fuel-related downtime incidents.

Hospitals

Critical backup power for operating theatres and ICUs. Automatic alerts for fuel shortages and maintenance due dates.

Manufacturing Plants

Monitor DG fleets across production facilities. Track fuel efficiency, optimize maintenance schedules, reduce operational costs.

Telecom Towers

Remote tower sites depend on DGs. Early fault detection via sensors prevents signal drops and network outages.

Apartment Complexes

Ensure continuous backup power for residents. Track DG consumption against building usage, identify theft or tampering.

Commercial Buildings

Facility management teams monitor DG status across multiple backup units. Integration with building management systems (BMS).

Learn More About DG Monitoring

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The mechanics of how anomaly detection catches theft the same day it happens.

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How Predictive Alerts Actually Prevent a DG or Boiler Breakdown

The failure chain a threshold alert catches, hours before a shutdown.

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5 Warning Signs Your Diesel Generator Needs Smart Monitoring

The red flags that signal your DG needs IoT protection before the next power cut.

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