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Dry Contact Monitoring — Simple, Reliable Monitoring for Critical Equipment

Cost-effective status monitoring for any system that exposes relay outputs.

Why Dry Contact Monitoring?

Many critical systems — UPS units, generators, alarm panels, and access control systems — still rely on dry contacts for status signalling. These systems don't expose digital interfaces or APIs, making them invisible to modern monitoring platforms without the right integration layer.

Dry contact monitoring solves this by enabling:

  • Real-time monitoring without complex integration
  • Rapid deployment at remote or legacy sites
  • High reliability with minimal supporting infrastructure
  • Visibility into equipment that would otherwise go unmonitored

Core Capabilities

1.

Real-Time Status Detection

Monitor binary signals including power failure and restore events, generator running status, alarm triggers, and equipment fault conditions — all in real time.

2.

Seamless Integration with Infrastructure

Connect to UPS systems, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), generators, alarm panels, and access control systems with minimal configuration.

3.

Remote Monitoring Enablement

Deploy at remote or unmanned sites to provide real-time visibility, instant alerts, and centralised monitoring without on-site personnel.

4.

Event Logging & Reporting

Capture all events with timestamps for incident analysis, compliance reporting, and maintenance tracking. A complete, verifiable record of every state change.

5.

Low-Complexity Deployment

Minimal configuration required. Works in environments with limited connectivity. Highly reliable and robust — built to operate in challenging field conditions.

Key Use Cases

Power infrastructure monitoring
Track power failures, generator activity, and ATS switching events
Security & intrusion detection
Monitor door contacts, alarms, and perimeter breaches
Equipment fault monitoring
Detect faults in HVAC, pumps, and mechanical systems
Remote site monitoring
Monitor telecom towers, substations, and unmanned facilities
Compliance & audit logging
Maintain records of all events for audits and reporting

Key Benefits

Cost-effective monitoring for any budget
High reliability with minimal infrastructure overhead
Fast and easy deployment — even at remote sites
Full compatibility with legacy and non-digital systems
Immediate visibility into critical equipment states

Monitor what others miss.