What makes a sensor truly smart? It’s not just the ability to collect data—but the power to interpret, process, and act on that data autonomously. At Delphisonic, we’ve engineered our DS-Track sensor architecture to do precisely that: integrate robust hardware, embedded intelligence, and AI algorithms into a single, compact system optimized for predictive maintenance.

This blog takes you inside the brain of our sensor—unpacking the physical layers, the data pipelines, and the signal processing logic that make Delphisonic a leader in edge-based fault detection.

1. Hardware Foundation: Designed for Extremes

At the heart of our system is a rugged yet highly precise sensor platform engineered for the most demanding industrial conditions.

Key hardware components:

• Analog MEMS Accelerometers (e.g., ADXL1002 / ADXL1004):
  • ±500gE to ±1000gE range
  • Extremely low noise density (<25 µg/√Hz)
  • High shock survivability (10,000g)
• Temperature Sensor (±0.5°C accuracy)
• Microcontroller (ARM Cortex-M Series):
  • High-speed ADC (Analog-to-Digital Conversion)
  • DSP engine support
  • On-board RAM for buffering
• Industrial Enclosure:
  • IP69-rated for water, dust, and vibration protection
  • -40°C to +120°C operating range
  • Stainless steel or hard-anodized aluminum casing
• Connectivity Modules:
  • Wi-Fi / BLE / LoRa / NB-IoT
  • Optional Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) for data + power

This foundation allows DS-Track to operate on train bogies, traction motors, gearboxes, or any high-stress machinery with unwavering reliability.

2. Embedded Signal Processing: Intelligence at the Edge

Raw data alone doesn’t provide insight. That’s why DS-Track performs real-time embedded signal processing directly inside the sensor.

Key algorithms executed on-device:

• Band-Pass Filtering: Removes irrelevant low- and high-frequency noise to isolate fault frequencies.
• Hilbert Transform + Envelope Extraction: Converts raw acceleration into amplitude-modulated waveforms to highlight bearing faults and resonance signatures.
• Fast Fourier Transform (FFT): Transforms time-domain data into frequency domain for identifying characteristic fault frequencies (e.g., BPFO, BPFI, BSF).
• Root Mean Square (RMS) and Crest Factor Calculation: Provides trendable health indicators for monitoring wear progression.

These algorithms are optimized for low power consumption and real-time execution—delivering actionable insights in less than 5 milliseconds.

3. AI-Based Fault Detection: Learning from Machines

Beyond signal processing, Delphisonic’s proprietary AI engine leverages years of labeled vibration data to identify, classify, and predict failure patterns.

Our AI layer includes:

• Pattern Recognition Models: Trained on over 570 known fault signatures, from bearing pitting to gear misalignment.
• Threshold Adaptation Algorithms: Continuously adjust normal operating ranges based on machine learning and environment context.
• Anomaly Scoring: Assigns confidence levels to deviations using statistical learning and frequency pattern deviation.
• Embedded Decision Tree or SVM Models (on sensor): Allows each device to autonomously determine:
  • Whether a fault exists
  • Its severity level (Green, Yellow, Red)
  • If immediate alerting is required

This edge-AI model can operate without needing constant cloud support, a must-have in remote or mobile applications.

4. Communication & Integration: Flexible by Design

Once processed, only relevant data and fault events are transmitted, significantly reducing bandwidth usage.

• Protocol Support:
  • MQTT, HTTP(S), Modbus-TCP, REST API
• Data Transfer Options:
  • Local gateway → cloud
  • Direct NB-IoT to cloud
  • Single Pair Ethernet to on-board control unit
• Dashboard Integration: Compatible with custom UI or existing platforms like SCADA, CMMS, or fleet analytics dashboards.

Thanks to its modular design, DS-Track can be easily integrated into trains, metro systems, industrial pumps, or wind turbine monitoring systems.

5. Example Application: Train Axle Box Monitoring

In one of our recent deployments:

• 8 DS-Track sensors were mounted on each locomotive’s axle boxes
• Signal processing + fault detection ran entirely on-device
• Edge results were transmitted once per event via NB-IoT

Result: A bearing defect that would have led to a hotbox event was detected 13 days in advance, enabling scheduled maintenance and avoiding service disruption.

6. System Benefits at a Glance

Conclusion

Delphisonic’s sensor architecture is more than just data collection—it’s autonomous, intelligent condition monitoring engineered from the ground up for reliability, accuracy, and adaptability.

In a world where downtime costs millions and safety is paramount, smart sensors like DS-Track are redefining how industries look at health monitoring.

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