GAUGER
Connect any machine to the cloud - even legacy equipment without digital interfaces. Retrofit production monitoring without disrupting your customers' operations.
Where other counters fall short
Blind Production Floor
No visibility into machine utilization, cycle times, or downtime causes across your shop floor.
Legacy Equipment
Older machines lack digital interfaces. You can't monitor what you can't connect to.
Disruptive Retrofits
Traditional monitoring systems require production shutdowns and PLC reprogramming.
Siloed Data
Machine data trapped in proprietary PLCs with no path to your dashboards or ERP.
Three steps to your first deployment
Connect to Machines
Mount on DIN rail, wire to PLC via Modbus or connect to 24V signals. No changes to existing PLC programs.
Configure via Web
Set up registers, thresholds, and data destinations through the built-in web interface. Collecting data in minutes.
Track OEE
Stream production counts and machine states to HARDWARIO Cloud. Build OEE dashboards and set downtime alerts.
Connect to Machines
Mount on DIN rail, wire to PLC via Modbus or connect to 24V signals. No changes to existing PLC programs.
Configure via Web
Set up registers, thresholds, and data destinations through the built-in web interface. Collecting data in minutes.
Track OEE
Stream production counts and machine states to HARDWARIO Cloud. Build OEE dashboards and set downtime alerts.
Product Overview
Industrial logic support
Sense 24 V industrial logic using PNP or NPN inputs
Configuration via web interface
Easy configuration of the device via the web interface
Industrial power supply
Power the device from 9 V up to 28 V
DIN-mount installation
Simply install GAUGER on a DIN rail in the machine cabinet
Modbus server
Read data from Modbus clients in PLCs or sensors
Wireless connection
Simply connect via WiFi
Ethernet connection
Connect to a PLC or sensor using a LAN cable
Inside GAUGER
WiFi, Ethernet, and LPWAN
GAUGER connects to your network through WiFi, Ethernet, or LPWAN technologies. Choose the best option for your factory floor - whether it's a wired cabinet connection or wireless deployment across the shop.
Plug Into Existing Machines
Read production counters from PLCs via Modbus RTU or TCP. For machines without a PLC, connect directly to 24 V industrial signals and count pulses. No changes to your existing PLC programs required.
Web Interface and DIN Rail Mount
Configure GAUGER through its built-in web interface or HTTP API. Mount it on a standard DIN rail inside your machine cabinet and start collecting data within minutes.
From Machine Data to OEE Dashboards
GAUGER streams production data to HARDWARIO Cloud or directly to your systems via REST API and webhooks. Build OEE dashboards, set downtime alerts, and track production targets in real time.
WiFi, Ethernet, and LPWAN
GAUGER connects to your network through WiFi, Ethernet, or LPWAN technologies. Choose the best option for your factory floor - whether it's a wired cabinet connection or wireless deployment across the shop.
Plug Into Existing Machines
Read production counters from PLCs via Modbus RTU or TCP. For machines without a PLC, connect directly to 24 V industrial signals and count pulses. No changes to your existing PLC programs required.
Web Interface and DIN Rail Mount
Configure GAUGER through its built-in web interface or HTTP API. Mount it on a standard DIN rail inside your machine cabinet and start collecting data within minutes.
From Machine Data to OEE Dashboards
GAUGER streams production data to HARDWARIO Cloud or directly to your systems via REST API and webhooks. Build OEE dashboards, set downtime alerts, and track production targets in real time.
Where It Works
OEE Tracking
Measure Overall Equipment Effectiveness in real time. Track availability, performance, and quality metrics across your entire production floor.
ANDON Alert System
Digital ANDON systems for production lines. Instant notifications when machines stop, enabling faster response and reduced downtime.
Legacy Machine Digitalization
Retrofit older machines without PLCs using 24V pulse counting. No production downtime, no PLC changes required.
Predictive Maintenance
Track machine cycle patterns and detect anomalies before breakdowns occur. Shift from reactive to predictive maintenance strategies.
Production Line Monitoring
Real-time visibility into cycle times, batch counts, and machine states. Stream data to dashboards and ERP systems via REST API.
Energy Consumption per Machine
Correlate energy usage with production output at machine level. Identify energy-hungry equipment and optimize consumption patterns.
OEE Tracking
Measure Overall Equipment Effectiveness in real time. Track availability, performance, and quality metrics across your entire production floor.
ANDON Alert System
Digital ANDON systems for production lines. Instant notifications when machines stop, enabling faster response and reduced downtime.
Legacy Machine Digitalization
Retrofit older machines without PLCs using 24V pulse counting. No production downtime, no PLC changes required.
Predictive Maintenance
Track machine cycle patterns and detect anomalies before breakdowns occur. Shift from reactive to predictive maintenance strategies.
Production Line Monitoring
Real-time visibility into cycle times, batch counts, and machine states. Stream data to dashboards and ERP systems via REST API.
Energy Consumption per Machine
Correlate energy usage with production output at machine level. Identify energy-hungry equipment and optimize consumption patterns.
Technical Specifications
- Power Range
- 9 V to 28 V
- 2.4 GHz WiFi
- 802.11 b/g/n
- Maximum Input Voltage
- 28 V
- Ethernet
- 10/100Base-T
- Idle Power Consumption
- 1 W
- Dimensions
- 80 × 90 × 33 mm (W × H × D)
- Operating Temperature
- -40 °C to +85 °C
Frequently asked questions
Can GAUGER connect machines that have no digital interface?
Yes. For machines without a PLC, GAUGER connects directly to 24 V industrial signals (PNP/NPN) and counts pulses, so even legacy equipment can be monitored.
How does GAUGER integrate with PLCs?
It reads production counters from PLCs over Modbus RTU or TCP, with no changes to your existing PLC programs required.
Will installing GAUGER disrupt production?
No. GAUGER mounts on a standard DIN rail in the machine cabinet and installs alongside existing equipment without production downtime or PLC reprogramming.
What connectivity does GAUGER support?
GAUGER connects via WiFi, Ethernet, or LPWAN technologies including NB-IoT, LTE-M, and LoRaWAN, so you can choose wired or wireless deployment for your shop floor.
How does GAUGER help with OEE?
It streams production counts, machine states, and cycle times to HARDWARIO Cloud or your own systems via REST API and webhooks, ready for OEE dashboards, downtime alerts, and MES or ERP integration.
What invisible production data costs
Every untracked cycle is a decision made blind - and OEE you can't improve.
GAUGER feeds real-time machine data into SoftLi's MES platform, giving manufacturers accurate OEE metrics and downtime tracking without any PLC changes
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Ready to leave the guesswork behind?
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