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Waites Wireless Network Private Wireless Infrastructure for Industrial Condition Monitoring

The Waites Network is the private wireless mesh infrastructure behind our AI-driven condition monitoring solution. Purpose-built for industrial environments, it gives teams the coverage, scalability, and dependability needed to continuously monitor critical assets.

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How the Waites Private Mesh Network Moves Machine Health Data from Sensor to Cloud

Using 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication encrypted with AES-128 security, the Waites mesh network securely transfers condition data from Waites sensors, wireless nodes and repeaters to gateways across complex industrial environments. From there, data is transmitted through cellular MQTT communication secured with TLS encryption to the Waites Cloud for AI analysis and analyst collaboration.

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AES-128 encrypted mesh network · TLS-secured cellular MQTT · Air-gapped from plant IT · Wi-Fi coexistence by design

KEY CAPABILTIES OF WAITES WIRELESS NETWORK

WAITES NETWORK HARDWARE

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Waites Network Gateway

The gateway coordinates all sensor communication across your facility and sends encrypted machine health data to the Waites Cloud via 4G/LTE cellular.

Built with automatic best-signal cellular selection and an onboard battery backup, the gateway keeps your monitoring program running even when power or connectivity is interrupted.

Sensor capacity: Thousands per gateway
Connectivity: 4G/LTE cellular
Enclosure rating: IP66
Encryption: AES-128 + TLS
Battery backup: 12V 5Ah
Protocol: 802.15.4 / 2.4 GHz

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Waites Wireless Node

Waites Wireless Nodes connect the SV5 and S4B tethered sensors and Universal Adapters into the network, routing machine health data through the gateway for AI analysis.

Nodes run on battery or line power, giving teams flexibility across asset types and locations without running power infrastructure to every monitored point.

Sensor inputs: Vibration, temp, tach, Universal Adapter
Power options: Battery or line-powered
Protocol: 802.15.4 / 2.4 GHz
Deployment: Wireless or tethered sensors
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Waites Repeater

Waites Repeaters extend the mesh network across long distances, around structural barriers, and into remote areas of large or multi-level facilities. Each repeater extends signal coverage by approximately 1,000 meters, and up to three can be daisy-chained for multi-kilometer reach from a single gateway.

For plants with complex layouts, distant outbuildings, or RF-challenging areas, repeaters close the coverage gaps that would otherwise leave critical assets dark.

Range per hop: ~1,000 m line-of-sight
Daisy-chain limit: Up to 3 per chain
Maximum reach: Multi-kilometer
Power: Line-powered

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SCHEDULE A DEMO FOR YOUR FACILITY

Talk to a reliability specialist about building a condition monitoring program that fits your facility from a single critical asset to thousands of monitored machines across multiple sites.

EXPLORE WAITES' SOLUTIONS

SM7 Wireless Vibration Monitoring

Flagship wireless sensor. Triaxial, IP69K, ImpactVUE® ultrasonic detection built for your most critical rotating assets. 

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SV5 Tethered Sensor

Compact tethered sensor for tight, enclosed, or high-noise environments. Triaxial, IP67.  

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Universal Adapter

Bring third-party condition data into the Waites ecosystem.

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PiezoNode

Extend condition monitoring into extreme-heat conditions.

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SENSOR MOTE

This high-frequency, high-G, 3-axis wireless vibration sensor will keep your equipment running properly, and alert you long before unexpected failures occur. This all-in-one condition monitoring device is rated intrinsically safe and made to withstand the harshest conditions, including C1D1 environments. 

  • ​Advanced sensors designed for continuous, real-time equipment monitoring. 
  • Detects vibration, temperature, and other key performance metrics to identify potential issues across 3 axes ​.​ 
  • Compact, durable, and easy to install on a wide range of equipment. 
  • Collects accurate, high-frequency data to ensure comprehensive machine health analysis. 
  • ​Built to withstand harsh industrial environments

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TETHERED SENSOR

The Waites tethered sensor is an ultra-compact, high-precision device that plugs directly into a node, enabling expanded coverage without requiring additional wireless connections. Its small form factor allows for placement in tight or complex spaces, ensuring comprehensive monitoring of critical assets while maintaining seamless data integration. Tethered sensors enable placement in hard to access locations including environments with high-speed rotating machinery and do not require batteries.

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WAITES UNIVERSAL ADAPTER

The Waites Universal Adapter is a powerful expansion tool that enables seamless integration with third-party sensors, allowing businesses to ingest additional data for a more comprehensive view of equipment health. By extending Waites’ predictive maintenance capabilities beyond its proprietary sensors, the Universal Adapter ensures organizations can leverage existing infrastructure while enhancing operational insights. 

  • Broad Compatibility: Integrates with almost any third-party sensor to pull in critical equipment data. 
  • Enhanced Equipment Visibility: Aggregates multiple data sources for a complete, real-time picture of asset health. 
  • ​Scalable & Flexible: Captures data one type at a time, allowing targeted analysis without overwhelming systems. Can ingest any type of data – such as pressure and flow – and integrate it with the Waites system.  
  • By utilizing the Waites Universal Adapter, organizations can maximize the value of their existing sensor investments while ensuring a holistic and proactive approach to predictive maintenance.