The Next Generation Machine Sentry App
Faster sync. Clearer workflows. Smarter asset reliability decisions.
Machine Sentry App
Mobile condition monitoring software for faster reliability work on site
The Machine Sentry App gives reliability, maintenance and condition monitoring teams a practical way to collect, review and manage asset health data while working across industrial sites. It supports vibration data collection, inspections, process readings, temperature capture, route completion, action management and fixed sensor setup.
The latest generation of the app has been designed to make field-based workflows quicker and easier to follow, with faster synchronisation, reduced sync conflicts, a refreshed user interface, streamlined data collection, improved in-app review tools and enhanced support for Machine Sentry fixed sensors.
Latest app improvements
Faster synchronisation
General sync speeds are improved by up to 50%, with partial syncs completed in just a few seconds.
Clearer field workflows
Updated collection flows, improved review screens and enhanced in-app spectral analysis help users work more confidently on site.
Improved fixed sensor support
Structured setup, batch actions and two reading sets per wake support more efficient use of 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 used for?
The Machine Sentry App is the mobile interface for collecting and managing condition monitoring data within the Machine Sentry platform.
It helps engineers, technicians and maintenance teams move through site hierarchies, complete routes, capture readings, review asset health information and raise actions directly from the field.
Built for use with Machine Sentry mobile and fixed sensors, the app helps connect routine 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 Machine Sentry App update helps reliability teams access site data faster, follow clearer workflows, review asset health information more easily and manage fixed sensors with greater control.
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Quicker access to site informationImproved synchronisation helps users access updated site information more quickly, with general sync speeds improved by up to 50% and partial syncs now completed in just a few seconds. Only changed data is synced, helping reduce conflicts when several users are working on the same site. Searchable multi-site selection and PIN login also make field access more efficient. |
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A more familiar mobile experienceThe refreshed interface aligns more closely with the Machine Sentry web portal, helping users move between mobile and desktop workflows with greater consistency. Light and dark mode, along with portrait and landscape orientation, provide more flexibility across different devices, site environments and user preferences. |
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More practical data collection and reviewThe updated data collection workflow is easier to follow, with tri-axis capable points grouped together and clearer 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 gives clearer visibility of collection priorities. |
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Stronger fixed sensor functionalityFixed 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 update helps reliability teams access site data faster, follow clearer workflows, review asset health information more easily and manage fixed sensors with greater control.
Quicker access to site information
Sync speeds are improved by up to 50%, partial syncs now complete in just a few seconds, and changed data only is synced to help reduce conflicts.
A more familiar mobile experience
The refreshed interface aligns more closely with the web portal, with light and dark mode plus portrait and landscape orientation.
More practical 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 in the app.
Stronger fixed sensor functionality
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 real site environments
Reliable condition monitoring depends on consistent data collection from the assets that matter. The Machine Sentry App helps guide users through practical field workflows, from asset identification and readings to inspections, data review and follow-up actions.
By linking mobile data collection with the wider Machine Sentry platform, the app helps teams capture asset health information efficiently and use it to support stronger reliability decisions.
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Step 1 Find the assetNavigate through the site hierarchy or use barcodes, QR codes and NFC tags to locate assigned equipment quickly. |
Step 2 Capture readingsCollect vibration, temperature, process readings and inspection information directly from the field. |
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Step 3 Review asset dataReview component data, spectra and time waveforms in the app before progressing to the next collection point. |
Step 4 Create actionsRaise, update and close actions to connect condition monitoring findings with maintenance follow-up. |
Field Data Collection
Built for condition monitoring in real site environments
The Machine Sentry App helps guide users through practical field workflows, from asset identification and readings to inspections, data review and follow-up actions.
Step 1
Find the asset
Navigate through the site hierarchy or use barcodes, QR codes and NFC tags to locate assigned equipment quickly.
Step 2
Capture readings
Collect vibration, temperature, process readings and inspection information directly from the field.
Step 3
Review asset data
Review component data, spectra and time waveforms in the app before progressing to the next collection point.
Step 4
Create actions
Raise, update and close actions to connect condition monitoring findings with maintenance follow-up.
Mobile Vibration Data Collection
Efficient vibration data collection for rotating equipment
When used with Machine Sentry mobile sensors, the app supports structured vibration data collection across rotating assets, helping users capture reliable readings as part of a routine condition monitoring programme.
The updated workflow provides clearer guidance, improved in-app review capability and a more practical way to confirm data quality before moving 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 help users follow a clearer collection process. |
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Confirm sensor placementClearer orientation guidance helps users confirm correct sensor placement before capturing data, supporting more reliable vibration readings from the field. |
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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 while still on site. |
Mobile Vibration Data Collection
Efficient vibration data collection for rotating equipment
When used with Machine Sentry mobile sensors, the app supports structured 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 placement
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 easier management for fixed sensorsThe Machine Sentry App supports the setup and management of Machine Sentry fixed sensors, helping users configure installed monitoring points clearly and collect data efficiently from site. The latest app update improves fixed sensor setup with clearer configuration options and batch actions that help users manage multiple sensors with greater control. 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 easier management for fixed sensors
The Machine Sentry App supports the 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 operating, 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 findings with 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 while working on site. 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 condition finding to completed actionActions 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 findings with 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 while working on site.
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 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 field-based workflows, including route completion, reading capture, 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, better-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 system configuration, route management, reporting, data analysis and asset health review.
Collect
Machine Sentry App
The app supports field-based workflows, including route completion, reading capture, 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, equipment and industrial sites.
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 day-to-day 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, equipment and industrial sites.
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 asset 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 asset 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.
