The Cutsforth Wireless Condition Monitoring System is a comprehensive machine health monitoring solution assembled and distributed by Cutsforth. It integrates Erbessd Instruments' Phantom wireless sensor ecosystem with a Cutsforth-assembled industrial enclosure to provide a robust, field-ready condition monitoring installation.

The primary user interface for this system is Cutsforth's InsightCM™ (ICM) condition monitoring software. InsightCM manages sensor configuration, data collection scheduling, trend monitoring, alarming, and data visualization for all connected Phantom wireless sensors. The Phantom Gateway 2.0 (EPH-GWG2), housed within the Cutsforth enclosure assembly, serves as the wireless data collection hub bridging the Phantom sensor network to InsightCM.

Two enclosure variants are available: the AC-powered variant (EPH-GWG2-ENC-120VAC), which incorporates a DIN-rail-mounted AC-to-24VDC power supply accepting 85–264VAC input; and the PoE variant (EPH-GWG2-ENC-PoE), which derives power from an IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ network connection via a DIN-rail-mounted PoE splitter, eliminating the need for a separate AC circuit. Both variants house the same gateway hardware and are functionally identical in all other respects.

Key Capabilities

  • Wireless vibration, temperature, speed, current, and general-purpose condition monitoring

  • Primary integration with Cutsforth InsightCM for data management, trending, and alarming

  • Up to 250 sensor nodes per gateway

  • Simultaneous data collection from multiple sensors

  • Up to 100 meters wireless range (line of sight, ideal conditions)

  • Offline storage of up to 100,000 recordings on the gateway

  • Modbus TCP/IP, MQTT, and OPC UA communication protocols for DCS/SCADA integration

  • BLE 5.0 encrypted wireless communication

System Components

Enclosure Assembly

The enclosure assembly houses power conversion, circuit protection, and gateway electronics in a weather-resistant enclosure designed for wall, pole, or flange mounting in industrial environments. Two power input variants are available:

AC-Powered Variant

The AC-powered variant uses a DIN-rail power supply to convert plant AC power to 24VDC for the gateway. This variant is appropriate where a conventional AC branch circuit is available near the installation point.

Parameter

Specification

Part Number

EPH-GWG2-ENC-120VAC

Power Input

85–264VAC, 47–63 Hz

Power Supply Output

24VDC, 30W

Circuit Protection

2A DIN-rail circuit breaker

Enclosure

NF100806-DIN, weather-resistant polycarbonate

Antenna

Puck antenna, top-mounted

Mounting

Wall, flange, or pole mount (mounting kit included)

PoE Variant

The PoE variant uses an Industrial Gigabit PoE++ Splitter to derive DC power from a Power over Ethernet (PoE++) network connection. This variant eliminates the need for a separate AC branch circuit, combining network and power delivery over a single Ethernet run, and is appropriate where a PoE++ capable switch or injector is available.

Parameter

Specification

Part Number

EPH-GWG2-ENC-PoE

Power Input

IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ (15.4W, 30W, 60W, or 90W PoE input supported) via TI-SG104

Power Supply Output

24VDC, up to 2.3A

Circuit Protection

Integrated ESD (6kV) and surge (2kV) protection on PoE switch

Enclosure

NF100806-DIN, weather-resistant polycarbonate

Antenna

Puck antenna, top-mounted

Mounting

Wall, flange, or pole mount (mounting kit included)

Note

Both enclosure variants house the same Phantom Gateway 2.0 (EPH-GWG2) and are otherwise identical in function, sensor compatibility, and InsightCM integration. Select the variant based on available power infrastructure at the installation site.

Erbessd Phantom Gateway 2.0

The Phantom Gateway 2.0 is the central data collection and communications hub. It receives wireless data from Phantom sensors, stores measurements locally, and transmits data to InsightCM.

Parameter

Specification

Part Number

EPH-GWG2

Dimensions

88 x 69 x 30 mm (without antennas)

Weight

170 g

Housing Material

ABS / Ballistic Nylon

Mounting

Standard DIN Rail (35 mm, 42 mm wide)

Storage

100,000 recordings (embedded)

Nodes Supported

Up to 250

Wireless Protocol

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0

Operating Frequency

2.4 GHz

Wireless Range

Up to 100 m (line of sight, ideal conditions)

Wi-Fi

2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band

Network Port

10/100M Ethernet RJ45

Antenna Connections

Two RP-SMA Male connectors, 3 dBi gain

Communication Protocols

Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, MQTT

Compatible Software

Cutsforth InsightCM, DigivibeMX® 11 Phantom & M30, EI-Analytic™

Input Voltage

5 VDC or 9–24 VDC, 2A

Operating Temperature

-7°C to 60°C (20°F to 140°F)

Protection Rating

IP54

FCC ID

X8WBT840

Compatible Erbessd Phantom Wireless Sensors

The Wireless Condition Monitoring System is compatible with the Phantom wireless sensor range listed below. InsightCM supports the following sensor models: V10E, V11E, V15-ATX, V16-ATX, T20, T25, T70, and S40. All sensors communicate via BLE 5.0 and are IP67 rated.

Part Number

Sensor Type

Key Capabilities

InsightCM Asset Type

EPH-T20

Wireless Infrared Temperature

Object and ambient temperature; -70 to +380°C; 2x AA batteries; IP67

Phantom Thermocouple

EPH-T25

Wireless Thermocouple Temperature

-210 to 1800°C; all thermocouple types; 2× AAA batteries; IP67

Phantom Thermocouple

EPH-T70

Wireless Thermal Camera

-40 to +300°C; 110°×75° FOV; 0.25–4 fps; 2× AA batteries; IP67

Phantom IR Camera

EPH-S40

Wireless Speed (RPM)

Hall effect; up to 600,000 RPM; 2× AA batteries; IP67

Phantom RPM

EPH-V10E

Wireless Vibration (Gen 2)

Vibration with internal temperature; programmable RMS trigger

Phantom Vibration (High Sensitivity)

EPH-V11E

Wireless Vibration (Gen 3)

10 kHz Fmax; full waveform and spectrum; configurable sample rate; internal temperature

Phantom Vibration (High Range)

EPH-V15-ATX

ATEX/IECEx Wireless Vibration

Certified hazardous areas; ultra-low noise; high sensitivity

Phantom Vibration (High Sensitivity)

EPH-V16-ATX

ATEX/IECEx Wireless Vibration

Certified hazardous areas; extended frequency range

Phantom Vibration (High Range)

Note

Contact Cutsforth Support if uncertain which asset type applies to a specific sensor model.

InsightCM Software Platform

Cutsforth's InsightCM (ICM) is the primary software interface for the Wireless Condition Monitoring System. InsightCM manages the full lifecycle of condition monitoring data for all Phantom sensors connected through the gateway, including:

  • Asset hierarchy configuration and sensor assignment

  • Automated and on-demand data collection scheduling and triggering

  • Vibration waveform and spectrum data visualization and analysis

  • Trend monitoring and long-term data management

  • Alarm configuration and notification management

  • Sensor communication and battery status monitoring via the Phantom dashboard

  • Machine speed configuration (fixed speed, Phantom speed sensor, or data source speed)

InsightCM support resources are available at support.cutsforth.com. For sensor-specific configuration guidance, refer to InsightCM System Configuration of this manual and the InsightCM User Manual (Configuring Phantom Sensors, Acquiring Data for Wireless Devices).

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