Artesis e-MCM — Online Sensorless Motor Monitoring

Description

Artesis e-MCM (Electronic Motor Condition Monitoring) is a revolutionary online motor monitoring system that works without external vibration sensors. It uses patented machine-learning algorithms and a database of more than 10 million fault signatures to detect mechanical, electrical and process problems up to 6 months before failure.

Built on NASA heritage technology with 35+ years of R&D and 25 years of field deployment, e-MCM delivers reliable, advanced condition monitoring for critical drives across mining, metals, power and process industry.

Key features

Sensorless monitoring

• Electrical connection only — voltage and current at the motor supply
• No machine-mounted sensors — uses the motor terminal box
• Fast installation — typically 1–2 hours per motor
• Ideal for hazardous areas — no sensor maintenance on the machine
• Any motor size and voltage

AI diagnostics

• 10+ million signature database
• Automatic fault classification with severity scoring
• Digital twin — self-learning equipment model
• Time-to-failure estimation
• Low false-alarm rate — recognises different operating modes

Fault coverage

Mechanical

• Loose foundation, imbalance, misalignment
• Belt and pulley issues, gearbox defects
• Bearing wear, impeller and fan blade problems
• 50+ additional mechanical fault types

Electrical

• Stator and rotor defects
• Winding insulation issues
• Power quality, phase asymmetry, harmonics

Process

• Pump cavitation and clogging
• Overload, low efficiency, plugged filters, flow turbulence

Pump performance monitoring

• Flow and pressure estimation from motor power (no extra sensors)
• Optional external flow / pressure inputs
• Operating point and BEP deviation tracking

Energy efficiency

• Real-time loss identification
• Operating-cost metrics and ROI tracking
• Motor sizing and efficiency-class recommendations

How it works

1. Connect — CTs and voltage leads at motor supply
2. Self-learn — digital twin built automatically
3. Monitor 24/7 — continuous comparison with the model
4. Detect — traffic-light severity + time-to-failure + recommendations
5. Full drive train — motor, coupling, gearbox and driven equipment

Technical specifications

Measurement

Parameter	Value
Monitoring	Online 24/7
Sampling	2500 Hz
Inputs	3-phase V and I
Motors	Induction and synchronous AC
Control	DOL, star-delta, soft start, VFD
Power range	All ratings

Communications

Interface	Use
Ethernet	Plant network
Modbus TCP	SCADA / PLC
OPC UA	Standard industrial integration
4–20 mA / relays	Optional hardwired alarms

Deployment

Option	Description
On-premise	Your own server
Cloud	Artesis Cloud platform
Hybrid	Combined architecture

Installation: DIN rail or panel, 100–240 V AC, IP20 (IP54 optional), 1–2 h per motor.

vs traditional vibration

Feature	Vibration	e-MCM
Sensor installation	Every bearing	None on machine
Install cost	High	Low
Maintenance	Regular calibration	Minimal
Hazardous areas	Difficult	Straightforward
Electrical faults	No	Yes
Power / efficiency	No	Yes
Process faults	No	Yes
Forecast horizon	1–2 weeks	Up to 6 months

ROI

• Lower capex — no vibration sensor fleet
• Fast install — 1–2 hours per asset
• Automated analysis — smaller team
• Early warning — months of planning time
• Energy optimisation
• Typical payback 3–12 months
• No monthly hardware subscription

Industries

Mining

Jaw and cone crushers, ball and SAG mills, conveyors, slurry pumps

Metals

Rolling-mill drives, furnace fans, cooling pumps, crushers

Oil, gas and chemicals

Pump trains, compressor stations, fans, centrifugal pumps

Water and wastewater

Pump stations, aerators, mixers, treatment plants

Manufacturing

Main drives, conveyor feeders, HVAC, industrial fans

Power generation

Generator auxiliaries, cooling-tower fans, feed pumps, ID/FD fans

Software

Traffic-light interface

• Green / amber / red fleet health
• Detailed fault views
• Time-to-failure estimates

Artesis Cloud (optional)

• Central dashboard, trends, email/SMS alarms
• Multi-site reporting

Integration

SCADA, PLC tripping, DCS, building-management systems

Technology heritage

• NASA-derived research — 35+ years development
• 25 years field proven
• Patented True Machine Learning
• Continuously updated 10M+ signature library
• Digital twin with mode recognition

Package contents

Standard kit

• e-MCM monitoring module
• Current transformers (3)
• Voltage leads
• Mounting hardware
• Software licence

Options

• DIN rail kit, IP54 enclosure
• Analog and relay output modules
• Cloud subscription
• SCADA/DCS integration support

Support

• 2-year hardware warranty
• Online and phone technical support
• Operator training
• Regular software updates