Zero-Cost Remote Vibration Monitoring System via Free Google Tools

[Case Study] Zero Running Costs! "conanair Remote Monitoring & Alarm System" Built Using Only Free Google Tools

"conanair" features no cloud contract required (0 yen monthly fee) as a major advantage, but some sites have needs such as "wanting to view data on a smartphone from a remote location" or "wanting to be notified by email in case of an abnormality."

Normally, realizing these requires paid cloud systems or dedicated servers, but we introduce a case study where an advanced monitoring system was built at zero additional cost by combining "free tools" provided by Google.

This system is a practical example devised, built, and operated by the local staff of Mito Kogyo (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

System Completion Image: You Can Do This Much!

Using this mechanism, data measured by conanair is automatically synchronized to the cloud (Google Drive), enabling the following "Dashboard Display" and "Alert Notification".

Tools Used (All Free)

This system uses absolutely no special paid software. These are all tools that can be used for free if you have a Google account.

Overview of the Mechanism: How Does Data Flow?

The configuration is very simple. It just links the field PC with Google's cloud.

STEP 1: Measurement and Storage

Measure vibration using conanair on the field PC. Data is automatically saved as a CSV file in a folder on the PC.

STEP 2: Automatic Upload

Set the save folder on the PC to synchronize with "Google Drive (Desktop Version)". This automatically uploads the CSV file to the cloud the moment it is measured.

STEP 3: Data Formatting and Judgment (Google Apps Script)

A program (GAS) runs automatically on the cloud to perform the following processing.

• Extract necessary data (date and time, vibration value, temperature, etc.) from huge CSV data
• Organize into a format readable by Looker Studio
• Judge "Is the threshold exceeded?" and send an email if it is exceeded

STEP 4: Visualization (Looker Studio)

Looker Studio reads the formatted data and displays it as a beautiful graph.

The Value of Open Data: Escaping Vendor Lock-in

What makes this custom system construction possible is conanair's open design. It outputs acquired vibration data in a highly versatile "CSV format," rather than trapping it within a proprietary cloud or dedicated software. This openness allows for flexible system integration tailored to your company's security policies and familiar IT tools (in this case, Google services).

• No expensive dedicated servers or monthly cloud contracts are required, making self-managed (on-premises-style) construction easy.
• Accumulate raw data as a corporate asset, enabling future AI analysis and integration into other production management systems.
• Since you are not tied to a specific vendor (manufacturer), expanding the system or switching tools remains smooth and hassle-free.

"Possibility of conanair" Shown by This Case Study

conanair is a simple measuring instrument, but because the data is in open CSV format, such expansion is freely possible.
It can be said to be a good example of field-led DX (Digital Transformation), showing that "even without buying expensive systems, you can do this much with ingenuity."

Low-Cost IoT Implementation for Equipment Maintenance and Remote Monitoring

As demonstrated by the Mito Kogyo (Thailand) case study, conanair's open data format provides the flexibility to build a custom predictive maintenance system without relying on expensive, proprietary cloud services. By integrating with free tools, even sites with limited budgets and IT personnel can smoothly initiate equipment IoT and remote monitoring.

• Dramatically reduce the burden on maintenance staff and solve labor shortages by automating patrol inspections through remote monitoring.
• Prevent sudden equipment failures by receiving immediate email notifications via the cloud when abnormal vibrations occur.
• Start small with zero initial software costs and flexibly scale the monitoring system according to your site's specific needs.

30-Day Free Trial & Inquiry

Try conanair for free for 30 days. Here is what our users are saying:

• Easy installation for immediate use
• No app required; operate via web browser
• No cloud required for fully automatic measurement
• Affordable, including dedicated software

Try equipment anomaly detection and predictive maintenance for free. Please feel free to contact us.

30-Day Free Trial & Inquiry

Try conanair for free for 30 days. Here is what our users are saying:

• Easy installation for immediate use
• No app required; operate via web browser
• No cloud required for fully automatic measurement
• Affordable, including dedicated software

Try equipment anomaly detection and predictive maintenance for free. Please feel free to contact us.

前のページ

Accelerating Factory DX: Integration for Smart Maintenance

次のページ

Technical Publications & Industry Evaluations