Luxar

Cloud-based monitoring system to maximize the reliability and performance of reciprocating compressors and engines

Luxar
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Windrock Luxar™ cloud-based monitoring system provides continuous, remote visibility into the health and performance of reciprocating compressors and engines at midstream and downstream facilities. By combining high-quality machinery data, automated diagnostics, and analytics, Luxar sensors helps operators identify developing issues earlier, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize maintenance activities across their asset fleet.

Integrated with Windrock Enterprise™ asset optimization software, the Luxar solution delivers actionable insights, performance trends, and asset health data through an intuitive dashboard accessible from anywhere. The system enables maintenance and reliability teams to move beyond periodic inspections and make data-driven decisions that improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and overall asset performance.

Monitor what matters in your operations

High-speed engines

  • Power cylinder
  • Valve train
  • Turbo health
  • Main bearings
  • Frame vibration

Reciprocating compressors

  • Head-end pressure
  • Crank-end pressure
  • Suction temperature
  • Crosshead vibration
  • Vibration bias voltage
  • Vibration raw time waveform
  • Discharge temperature

Engine and compressor systems

Expand sensing coverage across assets by combining temperature PUCs with engine/compressor PUCs:

  • 8 temperature readings per PUC
  • 32 temperature readings per controller
  • Valve cap monitoring
  • Enhanced data readings, paired with engine- and compressor-specific PUCs

Turn continuous data into confident decisions

Built for simple deployment and secure connectivity

  • Peripheral Universal Connections (PUCs): Four modular PUCs continuously monitor critical equipment signals 24/7 and transmit data directly to the controller — scalable for engines and compressors.
  • Centralized Controller: Acts as the system’s core processing unit, polling PUCs sequentially and securely forwarding operational data via WiFi for reliable, efficient collection.
  • Secure Gateway Connectivity: Integrated cellular gateway provides a secure connection from field controllers to the cloud, enabling remote monitoring and system visibility from any phone, tablet, or desktop device.
  • Comprehensive Sensing Coverage:
    • Engines: Power cylinder performance, valve train condition, turbo health, main bearing monitoring, and frame vibration analysis.
    • Compressors: Head-end and crank-end pressures, suction/discharge temperatures, crosshead vibration, real-time waveform capture, and vibration bias voltage monitoring.
    • Temperature Monitoring: Supports up to eight temperature points per PUC (maximum 32 per controller), ideal for valve-cap monitoring and additional critical assets.
  • Seamless Ecosystem Integration: Fully compatible with 6400 analyzers, MD Optimo software, and Enterprise software for deeper diagnostics, analytics, and performance optimization.
  1. Luxar Peripheral Universal Connections (PUCs) are mounted and capture temperature, vibration, and in-cylinder pressure data from critical machinery.
  2. The controller aggregates sensor data and securely transmits it to the gateway.
  3. The gateway uploads data to the cloud for continuous monitoring and analysis.
  4. The Windrock software transforms the data into dashboards, KPIs, trends, and actionable alerts, enabling real-time asset health monitoring and proactive maintenance decisions.

How often does the Luxar system send data?

On average every 10 minutes, enabling near-real-time awareness.

What security framework protects the data?

Data is protected using the Microsoft Azure security platform.

Can I monitor both engines and compressors together?

Yes. Combine engine, compressor, and temperature PUCs on a controller for expanded sensing across assets.

Does Luxar provide KPIs and alerts or just raw data?

It generates KPIs and alerting for immediate, informed decisions; expert analysis is available when needed.