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Stop Reacting to Problems — Start Seeing Them in Real Time

SensorIQ™ gives you complete visibility and control of your operation from a single rugged device, anywhere in the world.

Most operations don't need more disconnected devices. They need one reliable system that can monitor, alert, and control — from the field to the cloud.

SensorIQ™ by Rugged Telemetry is a flexible, all-in-one telemetry and control platform that connects directly to your sensors and equipment, collects and transmits critical data over a hybrid cellular and satellite network, and delivers real-time visibility and automated control through the AssetIQ platform.

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What Is Remote Sensor Monitoring?

Remote sensor monitoring is the continuous collection, transmission, and visualization of data from physical sensors and assets — delivered to operations teams in real time, regardless of their location. For any application where conditions need to be tracked, thresholds need to trigger alerts, or field equipment needs to be controlled based on live data, remote monitoring provides the operational visibility that manual inspections and periodic data downloads simply cannot match.

A complete remote sensor monitoring system has three components: a rugged hardware gateway installed at the monitoring site that reads sensor inputs and drives control outputs; a communications network to transmit data reliably to the cloud; and a software platform where data is displayed, alerted on, analyzed, and acted upon. SensorIQ™ integrates all three into a single engineered solution.

Without continuous monitoring, operators react to problems after the fact. A temperature excursion in a commercial refrigerator, a pressure anomaly in a water distribution line, a power failure at a remote site — these go undetected until someone physically inspects the location or until the damage is already done. SensorIQ™ closes that gap by delivering real-time sensor data and automated alerts from the field to your team, wherever they are.

The Problem with Disconnected Monitoring

Industrial and environmental operations span an enormous range of monitoring requirements. What they share is a need for continuous, reliable sensor telemetry and the ability to take automated action when conditions fall outside acceptable ranges. Today, most operations solve that need with a patchwork of devices — each designed for a narrow purpose, none of them integrated into a common platform.

The consequences are predictable: teams find out about problems hours after they occur. Field technicians make site visits that could have been avoided with remote visibility. Alarm fatigue sets in when notification systems are poorly configured. And scaling to new sites or new sensor types means starting over with a different device.

SensorIQ™ was built to solve exactly this problem. One device. One platform. The full range of I/O flexibility industrial operations require — combined with the communications reliability to work anywhere.

Introducing SensorIQ™ — Intelligent Remote Monitoring & Control, Anywhere

SensorIQ™ is Rugged Telemetry's flexible, all-in-one telemetry and control platform designed to bring real-time visibility and automation to any remote or distributed operation. Built for reliability in the field, SensorIQ™ connects directly to your sensors and equipment — collecting, transmitting, and acting on critical data through a hybrid cellular and satellite network — and delivers everything to the AssetIQ platform for centralized visibility and alarm management.

With 8 analog inputs, 8 digital inputs, and 8 digital outputs, SensorIQ™ replaces the need for multiple standalone monitoring devices with a single configurable solution. Its built-in 7" HMI provides local visibility and field configuration without requiring a laptop on site. And its hybrid communications architecture keeps your monitoring connected — even in remote, rural, or low-coverage environments.

Backed by Rugged Telemetry's 25+ years of industrial IoT engineering experience, SensorIQ™ is built to the same field-proven standard as the TiQ tank monitoring product family and the ReeferIQ cold chain monitoring system.

What SensorIQ Monitors and Controls

SensorIQ™ provides real-time telemetry and control across the full range of field sensor types and operational conditions:

Universal I/O Flexibility

SensorIQ™ supports 8 analog inputs (AI) for continuous process variables — temperature, pressure, level, flow, humidity, power, and more — alongside 8 digital inputs (DI) for discrete status signals such as door open/closed, run/fault, and float switch states. Eight digital outputs (DO) enable automated, sensor-driven responses: trigger alarm relays, open vents, start or stop pumps, or activate flashers based on conditions you define. One device replaces multiple standalone systems.

Real-Time Monitoring and Intelligent Alerts

SensorIQ™ supports configurable reporting intervals for continuous trend data alongside instant threshold-based alerts for high and low conditions. Event-based monitoring means the system responds immediately when something changes — not just on a scheduled polling cycle. Know when something goes wrong the moment it happens, not hours later.

Built-In 7" HMI Display

A local 7-inch touchscreen display gives field technicians real-time visibility into system status and a simple interface for on-site configuration and troubleshooting — no laptop required. Field teams can deploy, configure, and troubleshoot SensorIQ™ faster, with fewer support calls back to base.

Hybrid Communications — Cellular + Satellite

SensorIQ™ uses a hybrid communications architecture with automatic failover between cellular and satellite. Whether your site has reliable cell coverage or sits beyond the edge of any network, SensorIQ™ maintains continuous data transmission. Your monitoring never goes dark.

Integrated AssetIQ Platform

Every SensorIQ™ device connects to Rugged Telemetry's AssetIQ cloud platform — delivering cloud-based dashboards, alarm notifications via text and email, historical trend data, and on-demand reporting. Raw field data becomes actionable operational intelligence, accessible from any web browser or the AssetIQ mobile app.

Dashboard view of Reefer IQ

SensorIQ™ in Action

Commercial Facility Monitoring — Food Service and Catering

SensorIQ™ ensures compliance, safety, and uptime across commercial kitchen and food service environments. Monitor five or more refrigeration and freezer temperatures via analog inputs. Track incoming power quality. Detect door open/close status through digital inputs. Automatically trigger alarm horns or flashers for high-temperature events using digital outputs. Operations teams receive instant alerts through AssetIQ — from any device.

Result: Prevent product loss, ensure food safety compliance, and eliminate manual temperature rounds.

Industrial Water and Process System Monitoring

SensorIQ™ delivers full operational visibility for pump stations, water distribution systems, and industrial process environments. Monitor valve position via actuator feedback, track suction and discharge pressures through analog inputs, detect system states via digital inputs, and enable pump cycling or valve control through digital outputs. Remote troubleshooting reduces site visits and response time.

Result: Improved system efficiency, reduced downtime, and remote operational control without a truck roll.

Powered by the AssetiQ Platform

SensorIQ™ operates on Rugged Telemetry's AssetIQ cloud platform — the same IoT infrastructure trusted across water utility, tank monitoring, cold chain, and industrial asset applications. AssetIQ transforms raw sensor telemetry into an operational picture your entire team can act on, from any device, anywhere.

Multi-sensor dashboard
— real-time overview of all SensorIQ™ devices, live sensor readings, alarm status, and control output states in one view

Configurable asset views — display the exact inputs and output states relevant to each site or user rolefilter, sort, and organize your fleet with the data columns that matter to your operation

Detailed asset snapshots — individual sensor history, trend charts, alarm log, and control event history in a single view

Threshold and control rule configuration — set alert thresholds and output control logic from the AssetIQ platform; no on-site changes required

Interactive site map — visualize all monitoring locations geographically with live status overlays

Centralized notifications — role-based, shift-aware, and escalation-capable alert routing for all sensor events (text and email) all fleet alerts in one screen for rapid response

Role-based access control — tiered user permissions from system administrator to field technician to read-only stakeholder

Reporting and analytics — sensor trend reports, alarm frequency analysis, and control event logs on demand

Field-Proven Reliability from Rugged Telemetry

Rugged Telemetry's engineering team has been designing monitoring systems for critical industrial assets for over 25 years. SensorIQ™ reflects the same design philosophy that has made the TiQ tank monitoring family and the ReeferIQ cold chain system trusted in demanding field environments worldwide — ruggedized hardware, flexible I/O, reliable hybrid communications, and a platform built for the realities of industrial operations. IP67-rated, weatherproof enclosure rated for the harshest transport environments.

Purpose-built industrial enclosure designed for harsh field environments

Built-in 7" HMI touchscreen for local visibility and field configuration — no laptop required

8 AI / 8 DI / 8 DO — universal I/O architecture replaces multiple standalone devices

Hybrid cellular + satellite communications with automatic failover for always-on connectivity

Sensor-agnostic design — connect the right sensor for your application without hardware redesign

Secure, cloud-based AssetIQ platform with real-time access from any web browser or mobile device

ReeferiQ Dashboard screenshot

Ready to See Your
Operation in Real Time?

SensorIQ™ gives your operations team continuous, real-time visibility into the sensors, conditions, and automated control actions that keep your operation running — from a single rugged device, anywhere in the world. Whether your application is water infrastructure, commercial food service, industrial process monitoring, environmental compliance, or something entirely your own, Rugged Telemetry has the hardware, platform, and expertise to deploy it.

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