Machine Sentry® App
The Next Generation Machine Sentry® App
Mobile condition monitoring: Faster sync. Clearer workflows. Smarter decisions.
The Machine Sentry® App helps reliability teams collect, review and act on asset health data directly from site. It supports vibration data collection, inspections, process readings, temperature capture, routes, actions and fixed sensor setup.
Faster SynchronisationImproved sync speeds help users access site information more quickly, with partial syncs now taking just a few seconds.
Site and Asset AccessNavigate through site hierarchies or use barcodes, QR codes and NFC tags to identify assigned assets quickly in the field.
Streamlined Data CollectionCapture vibration, temperature, process readings and inspection data directly from site as part of structured condition monitoring routes.
In-App Review ToolsReview component data, spectra and time waveform data directly in the app, with zoom functionality to support data validation.
Enhanced Fixed Sensor SupportConfigure sensor location, orientation, channels, vibration settings, temperature points, log frequency and running detection from the app.
Route-Based WorkflowsComplete routes created in the Machine Sentry® web portal, with colour-coded status indicators showing collection priorities.
Action ManagementCreate, review, update and close actions directly within the app, helping connect condition monitoring findings with maintenance follow-up.
Connected Reliability PlatformThe app works alongside the Machine Sentry® web portal, connecting field data collection with reporting, analysis and reliability decisions.
Machine Sentry App
Mobile condition monitoring, built for faster field workflows
The Machine Sentry App helps reliability teams collect, review and act on asset health data directly from site, supporting vibration data collection, inspections, process readings, temperature capture, routes, actions and fixed sensor setup.
The latest generation introduces faster synchronisation, reduced sync conflicts, a refreshed user interface, streamlined data collection, enhanced in-app review tools and improved fixed sensor support.
Latest app highlights
Faster synchronisation
General sync speeds improved by up to 50%, with partial syncs now taking just a few seconds.
Streamlined data collection
Clearer workflows, improved review screens and enhanced in-app spectral analysis.
Enhanced fixed sensor support
Clearer setup, batch actions and two reading sets per wake for Machine Sentry Fixed 2 sensors.
Need help using the Machine Sentry® App?
Access the full tutorial library with step-by-step videos covering logging in, app settings, sync, hierarchy management, data collection, fixed sensors, routes and actions.
Mobile Condition Monitoring
What is the Machine Sentry App?
The Machine Sentry App is the mobile interface for collecting and managing condition monitoring data within the Machine Sentry platform.
It gives engineers, technicians and maintenance teams a practical way to move through site hierarchies, complete routes, collect readings, review asset health data and raise actions directly from the field.
Designed for use with Machine Sentry mobile and fixed sensors, the app helps connect field-based data collection with wider reliability, maintenance and asset management workflows.
The app supports:
Vibration data collection
Temperature readings
Visual inspections
Process readings
Route completion
Action management
Fixed sensor setup
Asset health review
Latest App Update
What’s new in the latest Machine Sentry App?
The latest generation of the Machine Sentry App introduces faster synchronisation, clearer workflows, improved mobile review tools and enhanced fixed sensor support, helping users work more confidently with asset health data in the field.
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Faster access to site dataImproved synchronisation helps users access the latest site information more quickly, with general sync speeds improved by up to 50% and partial syncs now taking just a few seconds. Only changed data is synced, helping reduce conflicts when multiple users are working on the same site, while searchable multi-site selection and PIN login support faster field access. |
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Clearer, more flexible user experienceA refreshed interface aligns more closely with the Machine Sentry web portal, creating a clearer and more familiar experience across mobile and desktop use. Light and dark mode, along with portrait and landscape orientation, give users greater flexibility across different devices, environments and working styles. |
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Streamlined data collection and reviewThe updated data collection workflow is clearer and more efficient, with tri-axis capable points grouped together and improved orientation guidance to support reliable vibration data capture. Users can review component data, spectra and time waveforms directly in the app, while colour-coded route status provides better visibility of collection priorities. |
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Enhanced fixed sensor supportFixed sensor setup is now clearer and more structured, with improved configuration of sensor location, orientation, channels, vibration settings, temperature points, log frequency and running detection. Machine Sentry Fixed 2 sensors can now collect two separate sets of readings per wake, while batch actions help users manage multiple fixed sensors more efficiently. |
Latest App Update
What’s new in the latest Machine Sentry App?
The latest generation introduces faster synchronisation, clearer workflows, improved mobile review tools and enhanced fixed sensor support for reliability teams working in the field.
Faster access to site data
Sync speeds are improved by up to 50%, partial syncs now take just a few seconds, and only changed data is synced to help reduce conflicts when multiple users are working on the same site.
Clearer, more flexible user experience
A refreshed interface aligns more closely with the web portal, with light and dark mode plus portrait and landscape orientation for greater flexibility across devices and working environments.
Streamlined data collection and review
Tri-axis capable points are grouped together, orientation guidance is clearer, and users can review component data, spectra and time waveforms directly in the app.
Enhanced fixed sensor support
Fixed sensor setup is clearer and more structured, with batch actions and support for two separate reading sets per wake on Machine Sentry Fixed 2 sensors.
Field Data Collection
Built for condition monitoring in the field
Condition monitoring depends on consistent, accurate data collection. The Machine Sentry App helps guide users through practical field workflows, from asset identification to readings, inspections, reviews and follow-up actions.
By connecting mobile data collection with the wider Machine Sentry platform, the app helps teams capture asset health information more efficiently and use it to support better reliability decisions.
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Step 1 Identify the assetNavigate through the site hierarchy or use barcodes, QR codes and NFC tags to locate assigned assets quickly. |
Step 2 Collect readingsCapture vibration, temperature, process readings and inspection data directly from the field. |
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Step 3 Review dataReview component data, spectra and time waveforms in the app before moving on. |
Step 4 Raise actionsCreate, update and close actions to connect condition data with maintenance follow-up. |
Field Data Collection
Built for condition monitoring in the field
The Machine Sentry App helps guide users through practical field workflows, from asset identification to readings, inspections, reviews and follow-up actions.
Step 1
Identify the asset
Navigate through the site hierarchy or use barcodes, QR codes and NFC tags to locate assigned assets quickly.
Step 2
Collect readings
Capture vibration, temperature, process readings and inspection data directly from the field.
Step 3
Review data
Review component data, spectra and time waveforms in the app before moving on.
Step 4
Raise actions
Create, update and close actions to connect condition data with maintenance follow-up.
Mobile Vibration Data Collection
Efficient vibration data collection, directly from the field
When used with Machine Sentry mobile sensors, the app supports efficient vibration data collection across rotating assets, helping users capture reliable readings as part of structured condition monitoring workflows.
The updated workflow gives users clearer guidance, better in-app review capability and a more practical way to validate data before moving on to the next component or asset.
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Collect three directions efficientlyMachine Sentry mobile sensors are tri-axis capable, allowing three directions to be collected efficiently. Tri-axis capable points are now grouped together to support a clearer collection workflow. |
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Confirm sensor orientationClearer orientation guidance helps users confirm correct sensor placement before capturing data, supporting more reliable vibration readings and reducing the risk of invalid collection. |
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Review spectra and waveformsUsers can review spectra and time waveform data directly in the app, with zoom functionality to support data validation and initial fault detection at the point of collection. |
Mobile Vibration Data Collection
Efficient vibration data collection, directly from the field
When used with Machine Sentry mobile sensors, the app supports efficient vibration data collection across rotating assets, with clearer guidance and improved in-app review.
Collect three directions efficiently
Machine Sentry mobile sensors are tri-axis capable, allowing three directions to be collected efficiently. Tri-axis capable points are now grouped together to support a clearer workflow.
Confirm sensor orientation
Clearer orientation guidance helps users confirm correct sensor placement before capturing data, supporting more reliable vibration readings.
Review spectra and waveforms
Users can review spectra and time waveform data directly in the app, with zoom functionality to support data validation and initial fault detection.
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Fixed Sensor Support Clearer setup and faster management for fixed sensorsThe Machine Sentry App supports setup and management of Machine Sentry fixed sensors, helping users configure sensors clearly and collect data efficiently from installed monitoring points. The latest app update improves the fixed sensor setup process, with clearer configuration options and batch actions that help users manage multiple sensors more efficiently. More insight from Machine Sentry Fixed 2Machine Sentry Fixed 2 sensors can now collect two separate sets of readings every time the sensor wakes, using different collection settings. This allows one installed sensor to capture both high frequency and low frequency data. |
Configure, collect and download with greater control
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Fixed Sensor Support
Clearer setup and faster management for fixed sensors
The Machine Sentry App supports setup and management of Machine Sentry fixed sensors, with clearer configuration options and batch actions that help users manage multiple sensors more efficiently.
Structured sensor configuration
Configure sensor location, orientation, channels, vibration settings, temperature points, log frequency and running detection from the app.
Clearer orientation setup
Sensor orientation guidance helps ensure the physical installation matches the selected setup, supporting more reliable data capture.
Running detection support
Running detection helps prevent data collection when the asset is not running, improving the relevance of fixed sensor measurements.
Batch fixed sensor actions
Connection testing, batch collection and measurement downloads can be carried out across multiple selected fixed sensors.
More insight from Machine Sentry Fixed 2
Machine Sentry Fixed 2 sensors can now collect two separate sets of readings every time the sensor wakes, allowing one installed sensor to capture both high frequency and low frequency data.
Routes and Actions
Connecting field data to maintenance follow-up
The Machine Sentry App helps users move from structured data collection to clear maintenance action, supporting route completion, status visibility and action management from the field.
Route-based data collectionRoutes created in the Machine Sentry web portal can be completed in the app, helping users follow defined data collection schedules in the field. Clear route status visibilityColour-coded route indicators help users quickly understand collection priorities, showing whether points are not scheduled, not due, due, overdue or critically overdue.
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Action Management From finding to follow-upActions can be reviewed, created, edited and closed directly within the app, depending on user permissions. This helps connect condition monitoring findings with maintenance follow-up. Raise actions from the fieldCreate action notes linked to specific assets or components, with priority, maintenance type, fault details and supporting information. Assign and categorise workActions can include assigned users, fault type, fault reason, affected business areas and work order references where available. Close the loopCompleted actions can be closed with feedback, labour time and a recorded date and user stamp, helping maintain a clear maintenance history. |
Routes and Actions
Connecting field data to maintenance follow-up
The Machine Sentry App helps users move from structured data collection to clear maintenance action, supporting route completion, status visibility and action management from the field.
Route-based data collection
Routes created in the Machine Sentry web portal can be completed in the app, helping users follow defined data collection schedules in the field.
Colour-coded route indicators show whether points are not scheduled, not due, due, overdue or critically overdue, giving users clearer visibility of collection priorities.
Action management
Actions can be reviewed, created, edited and closed directly within the app, depending on user permissions.
Raise actions from the field
Create action notes linked to specific assets or components, with priority, fault details and supporting information.
Close the loop
Completed actions can be closed with feedback, labour time and a recorded date and user stamp.
Connected Reliability Platform
Works with the wider Machine Sentry platform
The Machine Sentry App works alongside the Machine Sentry web portal, giving reliability teams a connected platform for condition monitoring, asset health review, reporting and maintenance follow-up.
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Configure Machine Sentry web portalThe web portal supports wider system configuration, route management, reporting, data analysis and asset health review. It gives teams a central view of condition monitoring activity and reliability information across sites, assets and measurement points. |
Collect Machine Sentry AppThe app supports practical field-based workflows, including route completion, readings, inspections, fixed sensor setup and action management. It helps users collect consistent data on-site and connect that information back into the wider Machine Sentry platform. |
Act Reliability decisionsCollected data can be reviewed, trended and used to support asset health decisions, fault diagnosis and maintenance planning. This helps teams move from condition monitoring data to clearer, more informed reliability action. |
Connected Reliability Platform
Works with the wider Machine Sentry platform
The Machine Sentry App works alongside the Machine Sentry web portal, giving reliability teams a connected platform for condition monitoring, asset health review, reporting and maintenance follow-up.
Configure
Machine Sentry web portal
The web portal supports wider system configuration, route management, reporting, data analysis and asset health review.
Collect
Machine Sentry App
The app supports practical field-based workflows, including route completion, readings, inspections, fixed sensor setup and action management.
Act
Reliability decisions
Collected data can be reviewed, trended and used to support asset health decisions, fault diagnosis and maintenance planning.
Built for Reliability Teams
Who is the Machine Sentry App for?
The Machine Sentry App is designed for teams responsible for collecting, reviewing and acting on asset health data across critical plant and equipment.
Reliability and condition monitoring teamsFor teams carrying out vibration data collection, inspections, process readings, temperature capture and asset health review as part of a structured condition monitoring programme. |
Maintenance and engineering teamsFor site teams that need clearer visibility of asset condition, route status and follow-up actions, helping connect monitoring data with practical maintenance activity. |
Multi-site and service teamsFor users working across multiple sites, customer locations or operational areas, with searchable site selection, improved synchronisation and field-based data access. |
Ideal for everyday condition monitoring workflows
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✓ Vibration data collection |
✓Fixed sensor setup |
✓Route completion |
✓Action management |
Built for Reliability Teams
Who is the Machine Sentry App for?
The Machine Sentry App is designed for teams responsible for collecting, reviewing and acting on asset health data across critical plant and equipment.
Reliability and condition monitoring teams
For teams carrying out vibration data collection, inspections, process readings, temperature capture and asset health review.
Maintenance and engineering teams
For site teams that need clearer visibility of asset condition, route status and follow-up actions.
Multi-site and service teams
For users working across multiple sites, customer locations or operational areas.
Ideal for:
Vibration data collection, fixed sensor setup, route completion, inspection capture, asset health review and action management.
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Available Now Get the latest Machine Sentry App experienceExisting Machine Sentry users can download or update the app from the Play Store to access the latest features, including faster synchronisation, a refreshed interface, streamlined data collection and enhanced fixed sensor support. New to Machine Sentry? Request a demo to see how the platform can support your condition monitoring and asset reliability programme. |
Ready to work faster in the field?Faster sync. Clearer workflows. Smarter reliability decisions.
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Available Now
Get the latest Machine Sentry App experience
Existing Machine Sentry users can download or update the app from the Play Store to access the latest features, including faster synchronisation, a refreshed interface, streamlined data collection and enhanced fixed sensor support.
New to Machine Sentry? Request a demo to see how the platform can support your condition monitoring and asset reliability programme.
Ready to work faster in the field?
Faster sync. Clearer workflows. Smarter reliability decisions.
Need help using the Machine Sentry® App?
Access the full tutorial library with step-by-step videos covering logging in, app settings, sync, hierarchy management, data collection, fixed sensors, routes and actions.
