electrical condition monitoring

Get the full picture of your AC motors.
Catch faults early.

AssetWatch Electrical Monitoring adds continuous three-phase current, runtime, and panel-temperature monitoring to the condition monitoring program your team already runs. Reviewed by the same CMEs who know your equipment.

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What is AssetWatch Electrical Monitoring?

AssetWatch Electrical Monitoring continuously tracks three-phase current, runtime, and panel temperature on AC motors. That data reveals winding degradation, current unbalance, and sustained overload before mechanical symptoms appear. The wireless sensor installs in the electrical panel, not on the motor. Your dedicated CME reviews the findings with your vibration and oil analysis data and recommends what to do next.

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electric motor condition monitoring

Complete coverage. Deeper insights. From the experts you already trust.

Same CMEs you already trust. Continuous electrical condition monitoring on every AC motor on your floor, alongside the vibration and oil data they already analyze.

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Earlier warning

Weeks Before Mechanical Symptoms

Winding degradation, current unbalance, and load-related faults appear in electrical data long before they become visible in vibration. Identify issues early and plan maintenance proactively.

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OPTIMIZED OPERATIONS

See Which Motors Are Working Hardest

Understand how equipment is being utilized to optimize asset performance, maintenance planning, and production efficiency.

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Broader coverage

Monitor Assets Vibration Can't Reach

In-panel installation extends condition monitoring to assets and locations where vibration sensors are impractical or cost-prohibitive.

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FASTER RESOLUTION

Electrical, Mechanical, or Lubrication?

Correlate electrical, vibration, and oil analysis data to quickly pinpoint root causes

electrical load analysis

Vibration tells you a motor moves. Electrical tells you why.

See more than vibration alone can tell you. Current changes reveal shifts in load, process conditions, and equipment health. A worn bearing creates drag and drives current up. A worn impeller reduces load and drives current down. Together, electrical and vibration provide a more complete picture of asset health. AssetWatch combines both with AI-powered analytics and dedicated U.S.-based CMEs who turn data into actionable maintenance recommendations.

Transparent technical illustration showing an electric motor connected to a gearbox and pump, alongside an electrical control panel with visible wiring and circuit breakers, highlighting the motor’s internal coil in red.

electrical monitoring services

Not an alert. An answer.

Every plant gets a dedicated, locally based AssetWatch Condition Monitoring Engineer who knows your equipment, your processes, and your team. Not an overseas call center. Not a generic alert queue.

The data shows:

Current is too high, too low, or uneven across phases.

Your CME helps answer:

What is this current pattern telling us about the motor, the driven equipment, or the electrical load?

Example guidance:

“Current is trending below normal for this pump. That can indicate the motor is running, but the pump may not be doing useful work. Inspect for impeller wear, flow restriction, or coupling issues.”

The data shows:

This motor is running longer, harder, or at hours it normally wouldn’t.

Your CME helps answer:

Is this a process change, a control issue, uneven asset utilization, or an early sign of equipment stress?

Example guidance:

“This pump is running more hours than its paired asset and spending more time at high load. Rebalance usage or inspect the process conditions before one asset wears prematurely.”

The data shows:

Panel temperature is rising above its normal range.

Your CME helps answer:

What inside or around this panel is creating heat risk?

Example guidance:

“This panel is trending hot. Inspect cooling, ventilation, VFDs, PLCs, contactors, and nearby heat sources before the panel takes down connected equipment.”

Electrical data alongside vibration, temperature, and oil. All in one view.

Same dashboard, same workflow, same CME reviewing all your data streams together. Not two systems duct-taped together. One platform, one source of truth.

Line chart titled 'Velocity Overall Trend' showing velocity in inches per second over time on May 5, 2026. The chart displays three colored data series with dots: blue, cyan, and red. Velocity values range from 0 to slightly above 2 in/s. A dashed horizontal line marks a threshold near 1.5 in/s labeled 'CRITICAL' in red in the upper right. The red data points rise sharply near the end, exceeding the critical threshold.

Vibration · Motor Drive End

Line graph titled 'Phase Imbalance Over Time' showing phase imbalance percentages from 0.0% to 8.0% over dates May 5, 2026 to May 19, 2026. Data fluctuates primarily between 0% and above 6%, with peaks above 8%. A red dashed horizontal line marks the 5.0% level, indicating a threshold or reference point.

Electrical · 3-Phase Current

AI

Continuous monitoring

AI watches your data around the clock and flags developing electrical faults the moment they appear.

CME

Dedicated CME

Your locally based AssetWatch CME interprets every flag in the context of your equipment, your processes, and your team. Not an overseas call center. Not a generic alert queue.

REPORT

Prescriptive findings

Every finding tells you what was detected, why it matters, and exactly what to do next.

electrical panel monitoring system

From clamps in the panel to findings in days.

Non-intrusive install. No motor downtime. No control system integration. Continuous monitoring starts the moment the clamps are in.

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CT clamps in the panel

Self-powered CT clamps installed in the existing electrical panel.

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Zero system integration

No batteries, no voltage taps, no control system integration.

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Your electrician installs it

Your on-site electrician handles installation. AssetWatch provides full guidance and documentation.

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Monitoring starts immediately

Continuous monitoring begins immediately after installation.

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Findings in your existing platform

Expert findings and recommendations delivered through the same AssetWatch platform you already use.

electric motor predictive maintenance

Catch Electrical Problems Before They Become Downtime

Identify overload conditions, current unbalance, overheating panels, and abnormal operating patterns early. AssetWatch transforms motor current data into actionable insights so maintenance teams can prioritize issues, reduce manual checks, and make better decisions with confidence.  

Wireframe illustration of an electrical panel with three CT clamps on the phase conductors and a wireless sensor mounted inside.
Specifications
Compatibility
AC motors — VFD and across-the-line (ATL)
Measures
3-phase current, RPM, panel temperature
Mounting
In-panel CT clamps
Power
Self-powered through the clamps
Amp range
Up to 300A clamp configurations
Integration
None required to control system
Install
One electrician visit
Time to first findings
Days, not months

electrical failure analysis

What AssetWatch Electrical has surfaced in customer environments.

A 6-hour panel temperature spike no one was looking for.

Printing Facility
Situation

A printing facility had a recurring history of motor overheating on a specific die-cutting line, with no clear root cause.

What we found

AssetWatch Electrical caught a 6-hour panel temperature spike that aligned exactly with the die-change process. Adjacent panels in the same room, running different motor types, showed no comparable behavior.

Outcome

The heat wasn't a cooling failure. It was process-driven, tied to one specific operation. The team had a clear, named cause to address rather than chasing intermittent symptoms.

Critical fans vibration couldn't see.

Manufacturing facility
Situation

Critical exhaust fans located underground, where vibration signal was unreliable due to the install environment.

What we found

Vibration sensors couldn't deliver dependable data. The team had no continuous visibility into assets they depended on.

Outcome

AssetWatch Electrical mounted at the above-ground panels delivered full continuous monitoring of motors the team previously couldn't watch. No motor access required.

Uneven motor utilization driving uneven wear.

Multi-color printing line
Situation

Five motors performing similar functions on the same line. Operators selected motors based on preference, not balance.

What we found

Current data made the distribution visible: a few motors carried most of the work; others rarely ran. There was no operational reason for the split.

Outcome

A clear, data-backed basis for load rebalancing, extending the life of the overworked motors and bringing the underused ones into rotation.

Compressors operating above their limits with no surface signs.

Paper Facility
Situation

A paper facility had compressors that looked fine during walkdowns. No obvious overheating, no alerts on the floor.

What we found

Continuous current showed sustained operation above full load amperage, plus phase imbalance. The motors were working harder than rated and carrying uneven electrical load on top of it.

Outcome

Specific assets identified before symptoms reached the floor. The kind of electrical evidence that prioritizes overworked motors against the rest of the maintenance backlog.

Practical questions, direct answers.

What is electrical condition monitoring?

Electrical condition monitoring continuously measures three-phase current and panel temperature on AC motors during operation. Changes in these measurements (overcurrent, undercurrent, phase imbalance) indicate developing faults in the motor, its load, or the electrical supply, often weeks before mechanical symptoms appear. AssetWatch's approach pairs continuous electrical data collection with dedicated CMEs who interpret findings in the context of your specific equipment and operations.

Does installation require taking the motor offline?

No. CT clamps mount inside the panel. No motor modifications, no production downtime.

Do you need voltage taps or control system integration?

No. The sensor is self-powered through the CT clamps. No voltage taps, no network integration, no IT involvement required.

Does this work on both VFD and across-the-line motors?

Yes. AssetWatch Electrical supports both variable frequency drive (VFD) controlled motors and across-the-line (ATL) started motors.

What's the maximum amp range?

Up to 300-amp clamp configurations.

How is the sensor powered?

Self-powered through the CT clamps. No batteries to replace. No external power required.

How long until I see findings after installation?

Continuous monitoring starts immediately after the clamps are installed. Your CME delivers the first findings in days, not months.

Who reviews the data?

Your dedicated, locally based AssetWatch CME — the same engineer who already reviews your vibration and oil data. Not an overseas call center, not a generic alert queue. One person who knows your equipment and your team.

How do you tell electrical faults from mechanical faults in a motor?

Correlating electrical and vibration data helps separate the two. Vibration shows how a motor moves, and electrical shows why. Together they make the root cause clearer, so your team can fix the right thing the first time.

Does electrical monitoring replace vibration monitoring?

No. It adds another layer of insight alongside vibration and oil analysis. The two are complementary views of the same system, reviewed together on one platform.

How do you monitor temperature in motor control panels?

AssetWatch Electrical tracks panel temperature alongside three-phase current. Your CME reviews the trend and recommends next steps if a panel runs hotter than normal.

What exactly does the sensor measure?

Three-phase current, RPM (derived from current waveform analysis), and panel temperature.

How can you detect electric motor failures before they happen?

AssetWatch Electrical continuously tracks three-phase current and panel temperature on AC motors. That data reveals winding degradation, phase imbalance, and sustained overload before mechanical symptoms appear. Your CME reviews the findings and recommends what to do next.

See what electrical analysis adds to your program.

A 30-minute demo on real customer data shows exactly what your CME would surface from your motors.