Universal Wireless Connectivity for Any Industrial Sensor
Extend Atomation’s intelligent wireless monitoring to any 4-20mA sensor you already own or want to add. Connect flow meters, pressure transducers, external temperature probes, or specialty instrumentation to Atomation’s edge computing platform. Finally, bring your existing industrial sensors into the wireless monitoring era.
Your Sensors. Our Intelligence.
Universal 4-20mA Compatibility Meets Edge Computing
The 4-20 platform accepts standard 4-20mA sensors that is the industrial monitoring standard used in everything from flow measurement to process control. Connect up to four external sensors to a single unit, combining them with Atomation’s built-in accelerometer and temperature monitoring for comprehensive equipment visibility.
Unlike traditional data loggers that simply record and transmit every reading, the 4-20 platform applies Atomation’s edge computing intelligence to your sensor inputs. The device learns normal operational patterns, processes data locally, and alerts you only when conditions exceed thresholds, not every time a value changes.
Key Capabilities:
Accepts any standard 4-20mA sensor
Supports up to (4) external sensor inputs per unit
Combines external sensors with built-in monitoring (vibration, temperature, tilt, impact, EMF)
Edge computing analyzes all inputs locally
Exception-based alerting prevents alarm fatigue
Cellular communication to cloud platform
Externally powered with battery backup
High-frequency sampling capability (up to 8-second intervals)
Built for Integration
Works With What You Already Have
Most industrial facilities already have instrumentation installed: flow meters on water systems, pressure sensors on hydraulic equipment, or temperature probes in critical processes. The challenge isn’t sensing capability; it’s getting that data connected, analyzed, and actionable without extensive infrastructure investment.
The 4-20 platform solves this integration challenge. Rather than replacing functional instrumentation, connect it to Atomation’s wireless monitoring ecosystem. Your existing sensors gain cellular connectivity, edge computing analysis, cloud dashboard visibility, and intelligent alerting. Gain all the benefits of the Atomation platform without rewiring your facility.
How It Works:
Connect
Wire your 4-20mA sensors to the Atomation unit using standard industrial connectors.
Configure
Set sensor parameters, operational thresholds, and alert conditions through Atomation’s cloud platform. Define what “normal” looks like for each input and the edge computing will learn from there.
Monitor
The device continuously monitors all connected sensors plus its built-in accelerometer, temperature, tilt, impact, and EMF sensing. Data processing happens at the edge; only exceptions and alerts transmit to the cloud.
Act
Receive targeted notifications when conditions exceed thresholds. Access historical trends, compare operational patterns, and make informed decisions based on comprehensive equipment data using the dashboard and mobile app.
Industrial-Grade. Field-Proven.
Our Operator-First Philosophy
Specifications:
External Sensor Support
- (4) 4-20mA sensor inputs
- Compatible with any 4-20mA device
- Standard industrial connectors
Built-in Sensing
- 3-axis accelerometer (vibration, tilt, impact)
- Precision temperature monitoring
- EMF voltage detection
- Humidity sensing
- GPS location services
Communication
- LTE Cat-M1 cellular
- Direct cloud connectivity
- BLE 5.0 for local configuration
- Cloud-based device management
Power & Performance
- Battery-powered operation (5-7 year typical life)
- External power option for high-frequency sampling
- Up to 8-second sampling intervals with external power
- Deep data logging capability
Construction
- NEMA 6P rated enclosure
- Operates -40°C to +85°C
- Weatherproof polycarbonate housing
- Industrial mounting options
Intelligence
- Edge computing for local analysis
- Exception-based data transmission
- Adaptive threshold learning
- Multi-parameter correlation
Monitor What Matters
Universal Applications Across Industries
Aggregate & Mining Operations
Connect belt scales to monitor material flow rates. Add pressure sensors to hydraulic systems. Integrate level sensors in storage silos. Combine process instrumentation with vibration monitoring for comprehensive crusher and conveyor visibility. The 4-20 platform transforms isolated measurements
into integrated operational intelligence.
Manufacturing Facilities
Monitor compressed air pressure across production lines. Track cooling water flow to critical equipment. Measure hydraulic pressure in forming presses. Add temperature probes to ovens and heat treatment systems. Connect existing instrumentation to wireless monitoring without disrupting production.
Heavy Industrial
Integrate flow meters on lubrication systems. Connect pressure transducers to pneumatic equipment. Monitor level sensors in chemical tanks. Add temperature measurement to thermal processes. Bring legacy instrumentation into modern monitoring programs without replacing functional sensors.
Transportation & Logistics
Monitor hydraulic pressure in loading dock equipment. Track temperature in refrigerated storage. Measure air pressure in pneumatic systems. Connect flow sensors to fuel management systems. Add wireless connectivity to distributed assets without complex network infrastructure.
The Atomation Advantage
More Than Connectivity
Edge Computing Intelligence
The 4-20 platform transmits sensor readings and analyzes them. Edge computing processes data locally, recognizing patterns and identifying exceptions before they become failures. You get alerts about conditions that matter, not constant streams of routine measurements.
Zero Infrastructure Requirements
Battery power and cellular communication eliminate the need for power outlets, ethernet cables, or WiFi networks. Deploy monitoring on remote equipment, distributed facilities, or locations where traditional connectivity isn’t practical. Installation takes minutes, not days.
Operator-First Design
Configure monitoring parameters without programming knowledge. Receive alerts through the channels you already use. Access data through intuitive dashboards designed for operations teams, not data scientists. The platform adapts to your workflow—not the other way around.
Proven Reliability
NEMA 6P-rated construction withstands extreme temperatures, weather exposure, and industrial environments. Multi-year battery life reduces maintenance requirements. Field-proven technology trusted by operations teams in aggregate production, manufacturing, utilities, and heavy industrial applications.
Open Architecture
REST API enables integration with existing CMMS, ERP, and business intelligence systems. Export data for custom analysis. Build automated workflows triggered by Atomation alerts. The platform works with your existing technology stack.
Real Facilities. Real Results.
Connecting Legacy Equipment to Modern Monitoring
Aggregate producers use the 4-20 platform to monitor conveyor belt tension and crushing equipment performance, combining flow measurement with vibration analysis for comprehensive system visibility. Manufacturing facilities connect the device to production equipment and environmental monitoring systems, gaining unified visibility across diverse sensor types. Heavy industrial operations integrate existing instrumentation with wireless monitoring, extending the useful life of functional sensors while adding modern connectivity and intelligence.
The platform’s combination of universal sensor compatibility, rugged construction, and intelligent alerting makes it effective across operational environments—from dust-filled aggregate plants to temperature-controlled manufacturing facilities. Organizations such as ICL, Marmon Utility, Total Analytix, and True Manufacturing rely on Atomation technology for equipment monitoring under demanding conditions.
Simple Deployment. Immediate Value.
From Box to Monitoring in Hours
What’s Included:
4-20 monitoring unit with cellular service (3-year plan included)
Industrial mounting hardware
Standard connector cables
Cloud platform access (dashboard + mobile app)
REST API access for system integration
Technical support and configuration assistance
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