04/23/2026
Application of SVT-V series true real-time wireless vibration & temperature sensors for food industry
In 2026, the food and beverage industry continues to lead the charge in adopting "Zero-Downtime" manufacturing.
Broadsens SVT-V series of true real-time wireless vibration and temperature sensors has emerged as a cornerstone of modern food manufacturing. Unlike traditional wireless vibration sensors that only wake up once an hour or longer interval, the SVT-V series offers continuous oversight—acting as the digital central nervous system for a production line.
The Broadsens SVT-V series sensors integrate sophisticated signal processing directly at the edge. By processing data locally on the sensor before transmission, it provides a comprehensive view of machine health that goes beyond simple vibration magnitude.
The SVT-V series (SVT200-V, SVT300-V, and SVT400-V) analyze triaxial vibration levels in real-time; if acceleration exceeds a pre-set threshold (typically 0.1g), the sensor automatically switches to a high-speed 6.4kHz sampling rate to capture the event in high resolution. This ensures that no transient anomaly goes unnoticed. Moreover, the sensor checks every 10s monitoring even if the threshold is lower than 0.1g. This ensures complete coverage of the machine conditions without missing a tiny defects, which is impossible for traditional wireless vibration & temperature sensors.
SVT-V series sensors analyze the following vibration parameters plus temperature: Velocity RMS: Monitors the general "shaking" of the machine, typically used to identify unbalance or misalignment. Acceleration RMS: Identifies high-frequency energy, often associated with gear mesh issues. Crest Factor: Lubrication & bearing issues. A "dry" or failing bearing will produce high peak impacts compared to its average vibration level, triggering a maintenance alert before the bearing seizes.
Crucial Applications in Food Processing include but not limited to:
1. High-Speed Bottling and Filling Lines
2. Conveyor Systems and Bearing Health
3. Industrial Cooling and HVAC
IP69K sensor option is available for food production lines that require regular power washing.
For sensor details, please refer to: https://www.broadsens.com/sensors/wireless-vibration-sensors/
The sensors should be used with Broadsens edge-computing gateways:https://www.broadsens.com/wireless-gateway/