Introduction

Customer: City of Banyule
Objective: To leverage real-time data on park equipment usage, providing enhanced asset intelligence, visibility, and utilization insights for better maintenance scheduling and capital works planning.

The City of Banyule recognized the need for a smarter approach to managing playground equipment. Traditional methods relied on assumptions and periodic inspections, often leading to inefficiencies in maintenance and misaligned investment in upgrades. By adopting the AlphaX platform powered by AlphaX Intelligence, the City implemented an advanced solution to monitor equipment utilization and improve decision-making.

Solution Overview

Sensor Deployment

The project utilized the Milesight AT101 vibration sensor, designed for precision in capturing asset activity. Sensors were securely mounted on playground equipment using customized stainless-steel brackets and worm clamps, allowing for easy removal during refurbishment projects.

Data Collection & Integration

• Minute-by-Minute Monitoring: The AT101 sensors triggered upon detecting vibration and logged usage in one-minute intervals, providing highly detailed utilization data.
• AlphaX Integration: This data was seamlessly integrated into the AlphaX platform, which enhanced its value by applying AlphaX Intelligence for deeper insights.

Role of AlphaX Intelligence

AlphaX Intelligence was at the core of the solution, enabling the City to move beyond basic data collection to achieving real-time asset intelligence, visibility, and actionable insights.

1. Asset Intelligence

AlphaX Intelligence provided a sophisticated analysis of usage patterns, delivering predictive and prescriptive insights:

• Utilization Trends: Detailed reports showed exactly when and how often equipment was used, highlighting peak and low-usage periods.
• Predictive Maintenance: By analyzing vibration frequency and intensity, AlphaX identified wear patterns, allowing maintenance schedules to be optimized for actual equipment needs.
• Long-Term Planning: Usage trends informed broader strategies for capital works, enabling the City to prioritize upgrades or redesign underutilized assets.

2. Enhanced Asset Visibility

The system provided a unified view of all monitored playground equipment:

• Real-Time Monitoring: Staff could access dashboards powered by AlphaX Asset Intelligence, offering a live view of usage across multiple parks.
• Centralized Data: All activity data was consolidated into a single platform, making it easy to compare asset performance across locations.
• Historical Analysis: Dashboards allowed users to visualize historical trends, aiding in strategic decision-making for future playground developments.

3. Maximized Asset Usage

With AlphaX Intelligence, the City could ensure optimal use of playground equipment:

• High-Usage Areas: Data identified equipment that saw consistent use, helping prioritize maintenance and investments to maximize community benefit.
• Low-Usage Equipment: Underutilized assets were flagged, offering opportunities for redesign, relocation, or repurposing.

Outcomes

Real-Time Data for Smarter Decisions

The combination of AlphaX Intelligence and the Milesight AT101 sensors provided the City with a granular, real-time understanding of equipment usage. This visibility ensured staff could act immediately on high-priority issues while planning strategically for the future.

Improved Maintenance Scheduling

• Proactive Maintenance: Real-time alerts and predictive analytics enabled staff to prevent breakdowns, reducing equipment downtime and repair costs.
• Resource Efficiency: Maintenance efforts were directed to where they were most needed, cutting waste and improving productivity.

Informed Capital Works Planning

• Strategic Budgeting: With detailed data on asset utilization, the City could allocate resources more effectively, focusing on high-usage equipment for upgrades or replacement.
• Data-Driven Design: Insights on community usage patterns informed the design of future playgrounds to better meet local needs.

System Evolution Through Scaling

As more parks were monitored:

• Improved Algorithms: AlphaX Intelligence continuously refined its models, offering increasingly accurate recommendations.
• Broader Asset Insights: Data from multiple locations provided city-wide usage trends, enhancing the City’s ability to plan at scale.

Enhanced Reporting and Dashboards

The AlphaX platform delivered automated weekly and monthly reports, summarizing key insights into usage and maintenance. Dashboards powered by AlphaX Asset Intelligence allowed staff to:

• Visualize Real-Time Data: A live, interactive view of all monitored assets.
• Access Enhanced Analytics: Insights were enhanced by AlphaX Intelligence, offering deep analysis of trends and actionable recommendations.
• Track Historical Data: Easy access to historical data supported long-term planning and performance tracking.

Key Benefits of AlphaX Intelligence

The integration of AlphaX Intelligence provided the City with:

• Comprehensive Asset Intelligence: Transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions.
• Increased Asset Visibility: A centralized platform for real-time monitoring and historical analysis.
• Optimized Usage: Ensuring all playground assets were effectively utilized and maintained to meet community expectations.

Conclusion

The City of Banyule has revolutionized its approach to managing playground equipment through the integration of Milesight AT101 sensors and the AlphaX platform. AlphaX Intelligence has proven critical, offering unparalleled asset intelligence, visibility, and utilization insights. The system ensures optimal maintenance scheduling, maximizes asset performance, and empowers the City to make data-driven decisions for capital works planning.

As more playgrounds are added to the system, AlphaX Intelligence will continue to refine its analytics, further enhancing the City’s ability to provide well-maintained, high-performing recreational spaces for the community. This case study demonstrates the transformative impact of AlphaX Intelligence in modern asset management.