Why is DHMSCare cheaper than SKF or Schaeffler? Does cheaper mean less mature?
DHMSCare keeps the entry cost low through self-serve deployment, no implementation fee and per-sensor subscriptions, not by cutting capability: its DS310 sensor measures three-axis vibration to 6 kHz with IP69 protection. A lower first step does not mean a lighter product.
Where the entry cost comes from
A predictive maintenance project usually costs more at the start than the sensors alone. Gateways, the platform, diagnosis and the rollout itself all add up. DHMSCare structures that first phase to stay light.
Deployment is self-serve and takes 90 seconds, and there is no implementation fee. You can start on one production line of ten sensors and one gateway, then grow line by line as results come in.
Why the software is billed per sensor per year
The software is a yearly subscription for each sensor, and the hardware is bought once. What you pay for each year is ongoing work: diagnosis, alerting, data storage, updates and running the platform. Billing per sensor keeps the cost in step with how many machines you actually cover.
What maturity looks like in numbers
The DS310 sensor measures 0–6000 Hz on three axes and is rated IP69. Its battery lasts five years after activation, and DS and DG hardware carries a one-year warranty from the date of delivery. The gateway also stores readings during a network outage, so a short break loses no data.
Accuracy is measured in real plants: 90%+ for alerts and 85%+ for AI fault diagnosis. One coal-fired plant reported unplanned shutdowns down from 5.6 to 2 a year, a fall of 65%.
Next step
Compare the specifications on our alternatives page and the DS310 product page. Then read the power plant case for the full story.
Questions buyers also ask
How is DHMSCare priced?
Each plant gets its own quote. You buy the sensors and gateways, then pay a yearly software subscription per sensor.
Are there hidden costs?
There is no implementation fee. Only custom system connectors or extras beyond your plan are quoted separately.
What support do we get?
DHMSCare's response targets are 4 hours for a site-wide outage, 8 hours for restricted critical functions and 1 business day for general requests. The service contract governs these targets.