Wireless monitoring for brownfield facilities

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Updated: 2026-09-29

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Adding new monitoring points to an existing facility can require considerably more than installing a sensor. Power supply, signal cabling, engineering and installation can make conventional monitoring costly or difficult to implement.

ClampOn BIRD combines ClampOn’s proven non-intrusive sensor technology with wireless communication, allowing monitoring to be added without pipe penetration, hot work or extensive new cabling.

Applications include:
• Sand Monitoring
• Leak Detection
• PIG Detection
• Crack Monitoring

Monitoring unconstrained by wired infrastructure

ClampOn BIRD uses a self-healing wireless mesh network to transfer sensor data through a gateway. This reduces the infrastructure required to add new monitoring points and makes it practical to monitor locations where wired installations may be difficult or costly.

For sand monitoring, access to real-time measurement data gives operators a clearer understanding of actual sand production. This provides a stronger basis for production decisions while maintaining control of acceptable sand production levels.

Flexible monitoring

ClampOn BIRD supports both temporary data collection and continuous real-time monitoring.

For temporary surveys and troubleshooting, sensors can operate with onboard power and data storage. Data is collected locally and retrieved after the monitoring period.

For continuous monitoring, data is made available through the wireless network and gateway for integration with operational and monitoring systems. Real-time measurement data enables operators to detect changes as they occur, identify trends, and make informed operational decisions based on actual field conditions.

Depending on the chosen system architecture, monitoring data can be: 
• Integrated with existing control, SCADA, and PI environments
• Shared with asset integrity and condition monitoring systems
• Securely transmitted to ClampOn Cloud for remote access and analysis
• Made available across operations, integrity, and engineering teams

Designed for existing facilities

ClampOn BIRD enables additional monitoring without major modifications to existing infrastructure. Its non-intrusive installation and wireless architecture make it particularly suitable for brownfield facilities and locations where installing additional cabling is difficult or costly.

ClampOn. Non-intrusive monitoring made simple.

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Read more about ClampOn wireless products

https://www.clampon.com/products/categories/bird-wireless-monitoring/

BIRD Wireless Monitoring

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