Technological advancement in critical asset monitoring was one of the topics highlighted at the NISTM 2025 event. In this context, Wes Summers, Senior Business Development Manager at Lindsay Corporation, talked about remote monitoring solutions that the company offers for the energy sector, highlighting the presence of the Watchdog Scout XP device at its booth.
Although not mentioned by name during the interview, the device was part of Lindsay's booth and accurately represents the capabilities described by Summers: continuous monitoring, high reliability, autonomous operation and immediate response to anomalies.
The Watchdog Scout XP is a remote monitoring and outage system for rectifiers, specifically designed to operate in challenging conditions such as those found in pipelines, storage tanks or remote pump stations.
With connectivity via cellular, satellite, or ethernet, it enables accurate monitoring of up to four voltage channels and four current channels. It also has specific functions for detecting faults in the AC line or backup battery.
One of the most relevant aspects highlighted by Wes Summers is the ability of these solutions to generate instant notifications in case anomalies are detected. This applies to points such as:
This level of alert allows operators to make quick and effective decisions, reducing the risk of major incidents and avoiding unnecessary trips to the field.
One of the main limitations in remote industrial environments is the lack of power supply. To solve this, the Watchdog Scout XP is equipped with reliable backup batteries that allow it to operate continuously and independently.
This autonomy makes it an ideal choice for:
Although Lindsay Corporation has not integrated artificial intelligence directly into its devices, Summers explained that many of its customers use the data generated by equipment such as the Scout XP to:
The possibility of integrating this information into SCADA platforms and other management systems allows for more intelligent and centralized monitoring.
Another central point in the interview was Lindsay's focus on actively listening to the customer to tailor his solutions to real needs. In Summers' words, operational reliability in non-powered environments was one of the demands that led to the development of this type of product.
The flexibility of the Scout XP allows it to be adjusted according to installation conditions, signal levels, or particular technical requirements, making it a versatile platform for different industrial applications.
During its participation in NISTM 2025, Lindsay Corporation demonstrated that remote monitoring is no longer an alternative, but an essential tool to ensure safety, efficiency and continuity of operations in the energy sector.
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Source: Inspenet.
