Inline Multi-Modal Sensor Pilot Q1 2027

Mercury Z1 Inline Industrial Sensor

Next-generation inline transducer combining Wideband Acoustic Sensing (20 Hz – 10 kHz), 3-Axis Accelerometer, Hydro/Fluid Process Monitoring, and Non-Contact IR Object Temperature with built-in Edge AI and Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) / BLE connectivity.

CONNECTIVITY SPE • BLE 5.3
HOUSING 316L Stainless • Designed for IP68/IP69K
EDGE COMPUTE Built-in TinyML AI
IGNISFORMA Mercury Z1 Inline Sensor Enclosure
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FIG 1.0 • Mercury Z1 Machined 316L Stainless Body with Threaded Process Port and 360° Status LED Halo Ring

5-in-1 Sensor Fusion Capabilities

Mercury Z1 consolidates multiple discrete instruments into a single inline threaded sensor probe.

Modality 01

Wideband Acoustic / Audio Sensing

20 Hz to 10 kHz precision acoustic audio transducer for detecting valve micro-leakage, steam trap pass-through, and fluid cavitation in pipes (Optional ultrasonic transducer available via custom ODM engagement).

Modality 02

3-Axis Accelerometer

Synchronous tri-axial wideband vibration MEMS capturing machine vibration severity, mechanical looseness, and high-g transient impacts.

Modality 03

Hydro & Dynamic Fluid Sensing

Direct process media coupling capturing fluid pressure pulses, viscosity changes, and internal hydraulic flow turbulence.

Modality 04

Non-Contact IR Object Temperature

Precision infrared thermopile optics integrated into the front lens measuring target workpiece or pipeline surface temperature without contact.

Modality 05

Built-in Edge AI Micro-Inference

Embedded micro-DSP running real-time 2048-point FFT, kurtosis envelope stats, and TinyML autoencoders to classify anomaly states locally.

Fieldbus / SPE

Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) & BLE

10BASE-T1L Single Pair Ethernet providing data and Power over Data Line (PoDL) over 1 km of single twisted pair, plus BLE 5.3 for mobile maintenance.

Mercury Z1 Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification Value Standards / Test Conditions
Acoustic / Audio Bandwidth 20 Hz – 10 kHz (Standard Audio Bandwidth)* Fluid leak & cavitation detection
Vibration Sensor 3-Axis Digital MEMS (±16g full scale) 0.5 Hz – 10,000 Hz bandwidth
Object Temperature Range -20°C to +150°C (Infrared optical thermopile) ±1.0°C precision non-contact
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) IEEE 802.3cg (10BASE-T1L) up to 1000m PoDL Class 10 power & data
Wireless Telemetry Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 (BLE) Local handheld diagnosis & config
Process Connection G 1/2" or 1/2" NPT Male Thread 316L Stainless Steel wetted parts
Working Pressure Max 25 bar (G½ wetted thread) Burst design target 60 bar
Ingress Protection Designed for IP68 / IP69K Washdown Engineered to withstand 100 bar 80°C washdown environments
Visual Status Indicator 360° RGB LED Halo Ring Operating status, alarm trip, comm sync
* Note: Standard audio bandwidth is 20 Hz – 10 kHz. Optional high-frequency ultrasonic transducer (20 kHz – 100 kHz) available for specialized cavitation and leak detection via ODM engineering engagement.
Mounting & Cable Harness Customization: Enclosure mounting configurations and mechanical interfaces are fully customizable based on customer asset requirements. We support versatile intrusive and non-intrusive mounting options—including high-tack industrial adhesive bonding, pipe and structural clamps, DIN-rail clips, clip-on/quick-connect cable connectors, magnetic mounting shoes, and rigid bolt-down or threaded studs tailored to customer machinery—as well as custom cable harness assemblies. Connect with our engineering team at contact@ignisforma.com or submit an inquiry for standard accessory availability and customized mechanical integration options.

Inquire About Mercury Z1 Pilot Deployments

Industrial customer validation pilots. Early access kits include inline sensor unit, SPE field demonstration bridge, and configuration software.