Real-time business intelligence with IoT
Delivering a 25 per cent cost reduction through intelligent IoT deployment across multiple remote mine camps.
25%
Cost reduction over the contract life
16,439
IoT sensors deployed
17
Sensor node design variants
31
LoRa LPWAN gateways
Reducing costs across remote operations
Driving continuous improvement in facilities management for remote mine camps.
A primary contractor was seeking to significantly reduce the costs of maintenance related to the facilities management of multiple mine camps for a large independent oil and gas producer.
- Multiple mine camps located across Australia with connectivity and distance issues
- Facilities management of assets at the mine camps
- A 25 per cent cost reduction program over the contract life
- Continuous improvement expected year on year
The ConnectiX IoT platform
Comprehensive IoT deployment with real-time visibility and cognitive analytics.
The ConnectiX IoT solution included the design, engineering, build and rollout of an extensive sensor network integrated with existing enterprise systems.
What the IoT platform monitors
- Real-time visibility and monitoring
- Condition-based monitoring
- Asset tracking integration
- Anomaly detection and alerts
Deployment and site management
- 5,035 custom IoT nodes across 17 node design variants
- 31 LoRa LPWAN gateways covering sites with connectivity and distance issues
- Automated replacement of manual tasks
- Automated work ticket generation
Integration into existing systems
- Integration with SAP and Pronto
- Workflow management
- Secure data sharing with subcontractors
- Cognitive analytics
IT EASY, an IT managed services provider, configured and deployed the ConnectiX IoT solution to monitor a broad range of data, DBYD plans, crew activities and job deadlines.
Measurable results
Achieving cost reduction targets and service improvements.
- Step change cost reduction through headcount optimisation and centralised roving teams with predictive maintenance schedules
- Condition-based monitoring extends asset lifespan, while smart environmental controls reduce electricity consumption in unoccupied rooms
- IoT sensors exceed the contract duration, eliminating the traditional two-year battery rotation and further reducing operating costs
- Issues addressed more quickly, often before they are reported or even occur, with the contractor successfully taking a risk position on assets
About ConnectiX IoT
ConnectiX IoT is an open platform developed by ConnectiX to supply a turn-key solution, with integration into other technologies including IoT sensor networks.
- Easy-to-configure decision tree and workflow engine
- Custom thresholds and workflow creation
- Automated ticket creation for service and asset management tools
- Multi-network technology support (LoRa, Sigfox, NB-IoT, 3/4G, wireless)
- Mobile application for in-field device testing
- Quick sensor registration into the command centre
A 25 per cent cost reduction was required over the contract life, across sites with connectivity and distance issues.
ConnectiX is a collaborative space that drives down costs and complexity in the asset management industry by allowing organisations to connect their disparate supply chain and workflow, from back office to the field, increasing productivity, visibility and compliance.