Top 11 Applications for Ellenex PTS2 & PTS3 Ruggedized Pressure Sensors in Industrial Asset Monitoring

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In the modern industrial landscape, the ability to monitor and manage pressure in real-time is not just a competitive advantage—it's an operational necessity. Pressure changes are among the earliest indicators of faults in pipelines, hydraulic systems, pumps, compressors and other fluid-handling systems.

Accurate, continuous pressure monitoring allows asset managers to move from reactive to predictive maintenance strategies, reduce downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.

Industrial IoT Pressure Sensors

Ellenex PTS2 and PTS3 sensors are designed specifically to serve this need. With IP66/IP68-rated rugged enclosures, long-life battery power, and support for global LPWAN technologies like NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, and Cat-M1, these sensors are trusted in some of the harshest and most critical industrial environments. Their compact design, industrial-grade build, and integration-ready communication protocol make them ideal for remote and distributed asset networks.

Here is the list of top 11 Applications for PTS2 & PTS3

1. Above and Underground Water Pipeline Pressure Monitoring Municipal water distribution networks rely on consistent pressure levels to ensure service continuity. PTS sensors enable real-time pressure feedback across zones, helping to detect leaks and prevent pipe bursts.

   
   

2. Irrigation Networks Ensure adequate pressure at each node across agricultural fields and prevent energy waste in over-pressurized zones.

   
   

3. Air Compressor System Monitoring Track pressure cycles and detect inefficiencies or abnormal load patterns in industrial air supply systems.

   
   

4. Mining Dewatering System Pressure Underground dewatering relies on maintaining precise pressure in pump lines to manage groundwater and prevent flooding.

   
   

5. Industrial Gas Cylinder Farm Monitoring For gas distribution stations, these sensors help track cylinder pressure and flag anomalies.

   
   

6. Boiler and Steam Line Monitoring Measure and report operational pressure in high-temperature environments to ensure compliance and safety.

   
   

7. Smart City Infrastructure Monitoring Deployed in smart city grids to monitor fire hydrants, fountains, or public water systems for efficiency and maintenance planning.

   
   

8. Hydraulic System Monitoring Used in industrial automation to monitor hydraulic lines for load cycles, leaks, or performance degradation.

   
   

9. HVAC System Optimization Track fluid pressures in heating/cooling systems to ensure efficiency and detect flow restrictions.

   
   

10. Industrial Cleaning System Pressure Control Ensure correct pressure in high-pressure cleaning systems used in food processing or pharma.

    
    

11. Fire Water System Pressure Monitoring Used to monitor pressurized firefighting systems to ensure readiness during emergencies.
    

Sensor Specifications and Communication Technologies

The PTS2 and PTS3 sensors feature pressure ranges from 0.3 to 1000 bar, depending on model and configuration. Their IP rates (IP66 for PTS2 and IP68 for PTS3) housings are built to withstand harsh field conditions, including immersion, heavy rain, and chemical exposure. These models are battery-powered (with up to 10+ years of life under standard transmission intervals) and support multiple communication technologies:

• NB-IoT: For national coverage and deep indoor penetration.
  

• LoRaWAN: Ideal for private or public LPWAN networks in large industrial campuses.
  

• Cat-M1: Suited for applications requiring higher throughput or mobility.

  
  

Platform Features and Integrations

Ellenex’s asset monitoring platform is designed to simplify industrial IoT deployments without sacrificing configurability or reliability. Key features include:

• Real-time dashboard with configurable visualisations for pressure trends, battery health, and device uptime.
  

• Threshold-based alerting system integrated with email/SMS/push notifications.
  

• Historical data analysis tools with export options for regulatory compliance or advanced diagnostics.
  

• Secure OTA firmware updates and device configuration without physical access.
  

Moreover, Ellenex supports integration into a range of third-party systems:

• SCADA/DCS platforms through the local LoRaWAN network.
  

• CMMS platforms like UpKeep or Fiix for task flow generation based on pressure alerts.
  

• Cloud Analytics suites including Azure IoT, AWS IoT Core, and Power BI for cross-asset performance visualisation.
  

• Workflow engines such as Node-RED or Integromat for custom business logic execution.
  

Best Practices and Integration Tips

To ensure maximum performance and sensor longevity, asset managers should consider the following:

• Avoid installing sensors in high-vibration zones without proper damping brackets.
  

• Prevent battery drain by tuning transmission frequency to the use case (e.g., event-based or interval-based).
  

• Maintain antenna positioning in line of sight or with clear RF paths in NB-IoT or LoRaWAN applications.
  

• Apply network-level cybersecurity rules, including device whitelisting and encrypted payloads.
  

Final Thoughts

Fortune 500 companies across the water, utility, and oil & gas sectors are already experiencing transformative results using ellenex sensors. From city councils monitoring urban water networks to mining operators tracking dewatering system performance, the technology is delivering measurable ROI through improved uptime, reduced maintenance costs, and proactive safety controls.

For asset managers ready to evolve from fragmented instrumentation to a unified digital strategy, these pressure sensors offer a low-risk, high-impact starting point.

Learn more about the PTS2/PTS3 product line and explore solution packages at: https://www.ellenex.com/ellenex-pressure-sensors

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