Read the controller
Most modern generator controllers (such as Deep Sea and ComAp) expose data over Modbus; older sets are monitored through I/O and sensors.
Industrial Automation & IoT · Generator Monitoring
Know your generator will start — before the power goes.
Remote generator monitoring for running status, run-hours, fuel level, battery voltage, alarms and mains failures — across one site or a whole portfolio, with SMS and email alerts.
What is generator remote monitoring?
Generator remote monitoring connects a standby generator’s controller, fuel sensor and automatic transfer switch (ATS) to a central platform so that running status, run-hours, fuel level, battery voltage, output power and alarms can be viewed remotely and trigger alerts. It is used to confirm generators start and take load during outages, plan refuelling and servicing, and detect fuel loss.
What we monitor
- Running / stopped / fault status
- Mains failure and ATS position
- Run-hours and starts
- Fuel level and fuel consumption
- Battery and charger voltage
- Output voltage, current and kW
- Engine temperature and oil pressure alarms
- Service intervals
How it works
From first survey to working system
Add fuel measurement
A fuel level sensor gives actual litres in the tank, turning run-hours into real consumption and loss detection.
Connect the site
A gateway sends data over GSM or the site network, buffering during outages when connectivity is most likely to fail.
Alert the right people
SMS, email or app alerts for failed starts, low fuel, sudden fuel drops, battery faults and overdue services.
Why it pays back
What you get
- Confidence generators will start
- Refuelling planned instead of reactive
- Fuel theft and leaks detected
- Servicing based on actual run-hours
Technology
Standards and platforms
Deep Sea & ComAp controllersModbus RTU / TCPFuel level sensorsGSM / LTEMQTTSMS & email alerts
Where it applies
Industries we deliver this for
Insights
Further reading
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I remotely monitor an industrial generator?
Connect the generator controller and a fuel sensor to a gateway that reports over GSM or the site network to a monitoring platform with alerts. See the full guide.
Can you detect fuel theft?
Yes. A sudden drop in fuel level while the generator is not running is flagged immediately, with the time it happened.
Can multiple generators across sites be monitored together?
Yes. A portfolio view shows every generator’s status, fuel and alarms, with drill-down per site.
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