USE CASE |
June 30, 2026
Smart Building Water Pump Systems
Overview
Water pump systems are essential to smart building operations, supporting water distribution, HVAC circulation, and pressure management. Failures in pumps or motors can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and increase maintenance costs. TDK SensEI’s edgeRX™ provides a predictive maintenance solution that continuously monitors pump health using edge sensors and AI analytics, helping building operators maintain reliability and optimize performance.
Problem
Water pump systems operate continuously and are prone to issues such as bearing wear, cavitation, misalignment, and motor inefficiencies. Traditional maintenance approaches—either reactive or scheduled—often fail to detect early-stage problems, leading to unexpected failures and costly downtime.
Key challenges include:
- Unexpected pump failures impacting water supply, HVAC performance, and occupant comfort
- Energy inefficiencies caused by degraded pump or motor performance
- Limited real-time visibility into system health across distributed building assets
- High maintenance costs from emergency repairs and reactive service models
- Difficulty detecting early faults such as vibration anomalies or overheating
Modern predictive maintenance relies on continuous monitoring of vibration, temperature, and operating patterns to identify issues before failure occurs.
https://product.tdk.com/en/techlibrary/productoverview/predictive-maintenance-for-machine-health.html
Solution: edgeRX™ at the Edge
TDK SensEI’s edgeRX™ delivers a complete machine health monitoring platform combining sensors, edge AI processing, connectivity, and centralized dashboards. It enables real-time monitoring of pumps, motors, and related components across building water systems.
How edgeRX™ improves pump system reliability:
- Continuous monitoring
Sensors capture vibration and temperature data from pumps and motors in real time - Edge AI analytics
Local processing detects anomalies quickly without relying only on cloud analysis - Predictive insights
ML models identify early signs of wear, imbalance, cavitation, or inefficiency - Actionable alerts
Real-time notifications guide maintenance teams to intervene before failures occur - Centralized visibility
Dashboards provide system-wide monitoring and historical trend analysis - Scalable deployment
Gateway connectivity (4G, Wi-Fi, BLE) supports multi-building or campus-wide coverage
https://sensei.tdk.com/edgerx/
Expected Outcomes
Deploying edgeRX™ across water pump systems enables building operators to improve reliability, efficiency, and maintenance planning.
Expected benefits include:
- Reduced downtime through early detection of pump and motor issues
https://sensei.tdk.com/edgerx/ - Lower energy consumption by identifying inefficient operation or abnormal load conditions
- Reduced maintenance costs with planned, condition-based servicing
https://sensei.tdk.com/tdk-introduces-edgerx-the-future-of-industrial-machine-health-monitoring/ - Improved system reliability and lifespan with continuous monitoring
https://sensei.tdk.com/edgerx/ - Enhanced operational visibility across all water system assets
https://product.tdk.com/en/techlibrary/productoverview/predictive-maintenance-for-machine-health.html
Summary
TDK SensEI’s edgeRX™ enables predictive maintenance for smart building water pump systems by combining continuous sensing, edge AI, and real-time alerts. By detecting early signs of equipment degradation and optimizing performance, edgeRX™ helps building operators reduce downtime, improve energy efficiency, and ensure reliable water system operations.
