Machine Sentry® Software Tutorials
Explore the Machine Sentry® Next Generation platform with step-by-step tutorial videos covering navigation, hierarchy management, dashboards, routes, reporting, analysis and more.
Explore the Tutorials
Work through the tutorials in sequence or select the area of Machine Sentry® you need help with. Each video focuses on a specific part of the platform.
Login Screen
This video is the first in the series and introduces the Machine Sentry® portal login screen.
Homepage: Toolbar, Navigation, Site Picker & Dashboard
Upon logging into the Machine Sentry® portal, the homepage provides quick access to navigation, dashboards, site selection and personal settings.
Homepage: User Menu
The user menu is available from the main portal toolbar and remains accessible throughout the Machine Sentry® platform.
Hierarchy: Icons & Hierarchy Levels
Machine Sentry® navigation uses a flexible hierarchy structure aligned with ISO standards, allowing hierarchy levels to be configured to suit site requirements.
Hierarchy: Building Areas & Assets
Learn how to build the Machine Sentry® hierarchy down to area and asset level, subject to the access permissions assigned to your account.
Hierarchy: Building Components
Once the hierarchy has been created to asset level, component parts can be added to define the equipment being monitored.
Hierarchy: Building Points
Component templates are recommended for creating point structures, while users with appropriate access can also create individual points within the hierarchy.
Dashboards: Defaults
Machine Sentry® includes a range of dashboards for viewing relevant information. Default dashboard content changes according to where you are within the platform.
Dashboards: Creating & Editing
Learn how to create customised dashboards to give individual users quick access to the data most relevant to them and, where required, share dashboards across a site.
Grids: Navigation
Grids provide a practical way to navigate assets, components, points, actions and routes and quickly find the information you need.
Routes
The route feature enables users to create specific data collection routes across a site, from routine collection rounds to routes supporting fault-finding activities.
Reports
Learn how to run reports within Machine Sentry®. Report data reflects the level of the hierarchy you are viewing when the report is generated.
Grids: Batch Updates & Exports
Explore additional grid functionality, including batch updates and the tools available for exporting Machine Sentry® data.
Actions
The actions table can be accessed from site level down to asset level, allowing action notes to be managed against the relevant assets.
Analysis Widget
Explore the Machine Sentry® analysis dashboard, including spectral views and waterfall plots for analysing condition data over time.
Explore the Tutorials
Work through the videos in sequence or select the area of Machine Sentry® you need help with.
Login Screen
This video is the first in the series and introduces the Machine Sentry® portal login screen.
Homepage: Toolbar, Navigation, Site Picker & Dashboard
Upon logging into the Machine Sentry® portal, the homepage provides quick access to navigation, dashboards, site selection and personal settings.
Homepage: User Menu
The user menu is available from the main portal toolbar and remains accessible throughout the Machine Sentry® platform.
Hierarchy: Icons & Hierarchy Levels
Machine Sentry® navigation uses a flexible hierarchy structure aligned with ISO standards, allowing hierarchy levels to be configured to suit site requirements.
Hierarchy: Building Areas & Assets
Learn how to build the Machine Sentry® hierarchy down to area and asset level, subject to the access permissions assigned to your account.
Hierarchy: Building Components
Once the hierarchy has been created to asset level, component parts can be added to define the equipment being monitored.
Hierarchy: Building Points
Component templates are recommended for creating point structures, while users with appropriate access can also create individual points within the hierarchy.
Dashboards: Defaults
Machine Sentry® includes a range of dashboards for viewing relevant information. Default dashboard content changes according to where you are within the platform.
Dashboards: Creating & Editing
Learn how to create customised dashboards to give individual users quick access to the data most relevant to them and, where required, share dashboards across a site.
Grids: Navigation
Grids provide a practical way to navigate assets, components, points, actions and routes and quickly find the information you need.
Routes
The route feature enables users to create specific data collection routes across a site, from routine collection rounds to routes supporting fault-finding activities.
Reports
Learn how to run reports within Machine Sentry®. Report data reflects the level of the hierarchy you are viewing when the report is generated.
Grids: Batch Updates & Exports
Explore additional grid functionality, including batch updates and the tools available for exporting Machine Sentry® data.
Actions
The actions table can be accessed from site level down to asset level, allowing action notes to be managed against the relevant assets.
Analysis Widget
Explore the Machine Sentry® analysis dashboard, including spectral views and waterfall plots for analysing condition data over time.
Machine Sentry® Support
If you are experiencing any difficulties navigating the Machine Sentry® Next Generation software, our support team is here to help.
