Complete Power Generator Monitoring through B’Smart’s Fleet Digitization System

An important B’Smart customer, dedicated to the rental and maintenance of power generators, has achieved a significant operational transformation thanks to the implementation of B’Smart’s fleet digitalization system. The customer, which operated generators of various brands, faced several operational challenges due to the variety of platforms and monitoring systems provided by different manufacturers, resulting in high maintenance cost and hindering operational efficiency. In addition, the company’s staff was forced to work with multiple interfaces to manage equipment of different brands.

The Challenge:

The client had to manage a diverse fleet of power generators, which created several challenges. Not only did generators of different brands entail high service costs, but they also required the use of separate platforms for monitoring, increasing operational complexity. In addition, they encountered recurring problems such as unbalanced loads, overloading, underloading and DPF (diesel particulate filter) clogging on Stage 5 and 6 engines, which compromised both the efficiency and reliability of the generators.

The B’Smart Solution:

With the implementation of B’Smart’s fleet digitalization system, the client was able to integrate its entire fleet into a single monitoring platform, regardless of the brand of generators. This not only reduced management complexity, but also facilitated real-time supervision and maintenance of all equipment. By capturing data directly from the machine’s control unit, the system provides detailed information on each generator, including key aspects such as power factor per line, exported and imported energy, among others.

One of the most outstanding features of the solution was B’Smart’s ability to prevent problems such as underloading and overloading of the generators, which significantly reduced operating costs by avoiding damage and unnecessary wear of the equipment. In addition, the system allowed close monitoring of the DPF, preventing clogging in Stage 5 and 6 engines, which prolonged the life of the generators and reduced downtime.

Another important benefit was the ability to send messages remotely via the CAN Bus to perform calibrations, a function that previously required sending a technician to the job site, which represented a considerable additional expense in travel costs and time. Thanks to digitization, these calibrations could be performed remotely, further reducing costs and improving operational efficiency.

Key Results:

• Increased operational efficiency by integrating all generators of different brands on a single platform.
• Cost reduction thanks to the prevention of underload and overload, avoiding damage and optimizing the use of generators.
• Increased productivity by eliminating the need for personnel to work with multiple platforms and simplifying the maintenance process.
• Reduced operating costs by being able to perform calibrations remotely through the CAN Bus, eliminating the need to send technicians to the field.
• Better control over the fleet with accurate information on power factor, exported and imported energy, and motor status.

Testimonials:

Client’s Technical Director:
“The B’Smart solution has been a game changer for us. Not only have we been able to reduce operating costs, but we have also significantly improved the efficiency of our fleet. We can now manage all our generators, regardless of brand, from a single platform, which makes our work much easier. The ability to do calibrations remotely is a huge advantage and has allowed us to reduce travel costs and downtime.”

Client’s CEO:
“Thanks to B’Smart’s fleet digitalization, we have taken an important step towards optimizing our operational processes. The solution has improved productivity, reduced costs and, most importantly, given us total control over our generators. We have much more peace of mind knowing that our equipment is always under control and running efficiently.”

Conclusion:

The implementation of B’Smart’s fleet digitalization system has enabled this customer not only to improve operational efficiency and increase productivity, but also to significantly reduce costs. With the integration of all generators into a single monitoring platform, the customer has achieved total control of its fleet, solving critical problems such as overloading, underloading and DPF clogging. Thanks to this solution, the client has optimized its operations and increased its competitiveness in the market.