Monitoring fit check

Is edge monitoring right for your site?

Answer twelve short questions about your equipment and how you maintain it. You’ll get an honest view of whether monitoring is likely to pay its way, and practical next steps either way.

12 questions
About 3 minutes
Instant result

Leave this empty:

Which best describes your organisation?

Discrete manufacturingEngineering, automotive, aerospace, assembly Process manufacturingFood and drink, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, materials Utilities or infrastructureWater, energy, transport Estates and facilitiesPlant rooms, HVAC, building services Something else

Roughly how many critical rotating machines are on your main site?

Motors, pumps, fans, compressors, gearboxes: the machines whose failure would stop or slow the operation.

How is maintenance mostly carried out today?

Mostly reactiveWe fix things when they break PlannedTasks on a calendar or run-hours schedule Some condition monitoringInspection routes, handheld checks or periodic surveys Continuous monitoringOnline monitoring already covers most critical assets

How often does unplanned equipment downtime disrupt your operation?

Weekly or more Roughly monthly A few times a year Rarely

Roughly what does an hour of unplanned downtime cost on your most critical line or system?

Your best estimate is fine. Include lost output, overtime, scrap and any penalties.

Which of these do you already have?

Select all that apply.

Maintenance management software (CMMS) SCADA or PLC control systems A data historian Some condition sensors already fitted Mainly paper or spreadsheets

What network connectivity is there near your critical equipment?

Reliable wired or wireless network Patchy coverage None, or new devices aren’t allowed on it Not sure

Where does your operational data need to stay?

It must stay on site Cloud is acceptable with the right controls We don’t have a policy yet Not sure

Who is driving the interest in better monitoring?

Senior leadership, with a clear mandate A maintenance, engineering or operations manager with budget An engineer or individual exploring options Nobody yet: I’m researching

When would you like something in place?

Within 3 months In 3 to 6 months In 6 to 12 months No fixed timeline

Would you consider a small, low-disruption pilot on one or two machines?

Yes Possibly, depending on scope Not at this stage

What would make the biggest difference to you?

Choose up to three.

Fewer unexpected failures Better planning of maintenance work Seeing equipment condition without walking the site Environmental monitoringTemperature, humidity, air quality Understanding energy use Capturing experienced engineers’ knowledge Better maintenance records and evidence

Would you like to talk it through?

Leave your details and someone from the ATF team will review your answers and get in touch. Or skip straight to your result.

Name Work email Company Role Phone (optional) Anything else we should know? (optional)

We use your details to respond to you. Your answers are also shared with ATF, whether or not you leave details, to help us understand what organisations like yours need. See our privacy notice.

Is edge monitoring right for your site?

Suggested next steps for your site