A stopped line in FMCG isn’t just downtime.
It’s a missed delivery.

Your engineers need answers now.

Machine Analyser® connects directly to your PLC – fault data, error codes and drive history instantly. No sensors, no IT project. Real breakdown data the moment your line stops.

FMCG downtime isn’t just a machine problem.

It’s a diagnosis, knowledge and parts problem.

When a line stops, four things need to happen – diagnose, understand, fix and learn. Most teams struggle with all four. Machine Analyser® is built for all of them. Not just the prediction bit.

Diagnose fast - with the right data

When a line goes down, Machine Analyser® surfaces the exact fault, axis, error code and preceding events from your PLC immediately. No log searching, no guesswork — your engineer has everything they need to diagnose the problem in minutes, not hours.

Understand the problem and fix it

Knowing the fault code is only half the battle. Machine Analyser® gives your engineers the full context - drive history, error patterns and preceding events - so they understand what caused it. With a full asset inventory tracked in the platform, your team knows exactly what parts and firmware versions are available to fix it.

Log it, learn from it, prevent the next one

Every breakdown is logged automatically. Machine Analyser® tracks patterns across incidents so your team can spot recurring faults, identify root causes and take action before the same problem stops the line again.

Built for the engineers keeping FMCG lines running.
React, resolve and prevent – all from your PLC.

Connected directly to your PLC – no sensors, no lengthy IT project. Everything your engineers, managers and stores teams need in one platform.​

Phase 1 — Breakdown
React to Breakdowns

When an FMCG line stops, Machine Analyser® pulls the fault, axis, error code and preceding events from your PLC instantly. No log searching – your engineer has the full picture before they’ve even reached the machine.

Phase 2 — Prevention
Monitor Performance

Machine Analyser® tracks current draw, error trends and axis behaviour across your FMCG lines 24/7 – through shift changes, product changeovers and seasonal peaks. Spot what’s developing before it becomes a stop.

Phase 3 — Planning
Plan Smarter 

Usage data, wear trends and a full asset inventory — parts and firmware versions included. Your stores and maintenance teams can plan windows around actual machine condition, not a fixed calendar.

In FMCG, downtime doesn’t just cost money.
It costs deliveries.

Industry research and the reality we see every day on the FMCG factory floor.

£40K

The REAL cost of one hour of unplanned downtime in FMCG

81 min

Average incident duration – up from 49 minutes five years ago

12 hrs

Time that can be lost in a single FMCG incident when cleanup is required

9/10

Manufacturers want condition monitoring but most still don’t have it

From Installation to Intelligence in 3 Simple Steps.

No rip-and-replace. No lengthy IT project. No sensors to install.

Connect

Plug directly into your PLC - no sensors, no hardware, no disruption. Works with ELAU PacDrive and legacy systems instantly.

Monitor

Cloud or offline - no IT sign-off. Continuous PLC data tracking. Learns patterns and flags anomalies with 24/7 coverage.

Act

Turn insights into action. Get instant alerts, predictive warnings, and plain-language tips for faster, smarter planning.

Built for the realities of FMCG production.

FMCG lines aren’t like any other manufacturing environment. Machine Analyser is designed to handle the specific pressures your engineers face every day.

  • High-Speed Lines

    Real-time current and axis monitoring on your fastest lines

    Track current draw and axis behaviour on motors and drives running at high speeds — where small issues can quickly escalate into major failures and missed delivery windows. Machine Analyser surfaces early warning signs before they become stops, and gives your engineer the full fault context the moment one does.

  • Frequent Changeovers

    Consistent reliability across every product run

    Monitor equipment health across short production runs and product switches. Every changeover is a potential stress point — Machine Analyser ensures your team has full visibility of machine condition before and after each switch, so issues are caught early rather than mid-run.

  • Seasonal Demand Spikes

    24/7 coverage when your lines can't afford to stop

    When lines must run continuously to meet peak commitments, Machine Analyser keeps watch around the clock — alerting your team before a fault becomes a stop and giving engineers the data to diagnose and resolve it fast when one does. Missing a delivery window costs more than just the downtime.

  • Multi-Site Operations

    One view across your entire estate

    Deploy across multiple facilities — standardise your maintenance approach and give site managers a single view of equipment health across every location. Benchmark performance between sites, share learnings from breakdowns and ensure every engineer has access to the same data regardless of where they're based.

  • Shift Handovers

    Nothing gets missed between shifts

    Faults that develop across shift changes are often the hardest to catch — and the easiest to miss in a manual handover. Machine Analyser provides continuous monitoring and a full fault log so every engineer starts their shift with a complete picture of what happened on the previous one. No guesswork, no gaps.

Ready to diagnose faster, resolve smarter and prevent the next one?

No sensors. No lengthy IT project.
No rip-and-replace.
Connect to your PLC today and get your first insights before the end of the day.

 

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