Case Study
Optimizing Asset Performance and Increasing Uptime with Mobile Inspections & Preventive Maintenance
Overview
Industry: Oil & Gas / Chemical / Hazardous Area Operations
Technology: Software CMMS + Aegex™ 100M Intrinsically Safe Tablets (Class I Div 1, ATEX/IECEx Zone 1, Windows 11 IoT)
The Challenge
Manual, paper-based inspections in hazardous areas caused delays, data errors, limited visibility into asset health, and higher risk of unplanned downtime. Standard mobile devices could not be used safely in Zone 1/Class I Div 1 environments, preventing real-time digitization of field workflows.
The Solution
The organization deployed a cloud-based Software CMMS on Aegex™ 100M intrinsically safe tablets, enabling technicians to safely perform inspections, raise and close work orders, and sync data in real time—even while operating in hazardous zones.
How the Solution Was Implemented
- Digital Field Workflows
- Converted paper forms into configurable digital inspection and work order templates
- Enabled technicians to complete tasks directly on tablets in hazardous areas
- Smart Maintenance Planning
- Scheduled work by time, calendar dates, or counter-based metrics (e.g., runtime hours)
- Supported planned and unplanned maintenance with lookback reporting
- Real-Time Visibility
- Centralized dashboards for asset status, task ownership, and timelines
- Live analytics for maintenance performance and compliance
- Connected & Safe Operations
- Photo/video capture for proof of work
- Offline operation with automatic cloud sync on reconnection
- Full compliance with ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 and Class I Div 1 certifications
The Results
- Up to 80% reduction in inspection and maintenance process costs
- Up to 33% improvement in field data accuracy
- Faster work order closure and real-time information sharing
- Reduced asset failures and unplanned downtime
Conclusion
By combining a Software CMMS with Aegex™ 100M intrinsically safe mobile technology, the organization digitized hazardous-area maintenance, improving safety, uptime, and decision-making through real-time, accurate field data.
Digitizing Maintenance Safely. Driving Uptime Where It Matters Most.