Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a rod string used in a pumpjack machine comprises a load-cell device including at least one sensor, a controller configured to receive a signal from the load-cell device and control a pump operation. The load-cell device is attached to a part of the pumpjack machine and wirelessly communicates with the controller to determine the pump operation of the pumpjack machine. The load-cell device is capable of generating a position marker to determine a location of the rod string during a cyclic event of the pumpjack machine. Further, at least one sensor of the load-cell device includes a RF transceiver configured to detect a RF transmission path between the load-cell device and the controller such that the controller is configured to monitor and use the detected RF transmission path to indicate a rotational position and/or a rotational rate of the rod string.

Abstract: An integrated wireless data system including a wireless load cell assembly and method for measuring operational data of one or more components for safety, health monitoring, and control is provided. The wireless load cell assembly can include an energy storage device and may be configured to allow for bi-directional communication with a base unit to store operational parameters in a database for use in development of predictive maintenance techniques. The axial load cell can rotate freely for simple installation without regard to rotational orientation. A power management strategy and energy harvesting system are provided to ensure long term use of the wireless load cell assembly without the need to replace the energy storage device.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an integrated wireless data system and method for mounting the system on one or more components within a vehicle wheel hub assembly for measuring operational data relating to the condition or status of a brake rotor or other components within a wheel hub assembly, where the integrated wireless data system rotates with the vehicle wheel.