Overview#
OmniMetrix is the pioneer and market leader in wireless remote generator monitoring — they introduced the first wireless generator monitor in 1998 and have maintained leadership for 25+ years. The TrueGuard PRO is their commercial/industrial flagship: full Modbus integration with deep controller diagnostics, satellite backup for zero-coverage sites, and automatic NFPA 110 compliance reporting.
For generator service companies managing commercial fleets, OmniMetrix provides the visibility that Gen-Tracker can't match: 128 alarm inputs, controller-level diagnostics, and enterprise-scale fleet management from a single OmniView dashboard.
Two connection modes#
Hardwire mode — discrete inputs/outputs connected directly to generator alarm contacts and analog sensors. Works with any generator regardless of controller. 8 alarm inputs + 2 analog standard.
Modbus mode — RS232 or RS485 serial connection to the generator controller. Provides full register access: 128 alarms, 128 analog values, deep diagnostics, voltages, currents, power, frequency, runtime hours, and fault codes. Requires a Modbus-capable controller.
OmniView cloud platform#
- Dashboard: fully customizable fleet view — filter, sort, rearrange
- Alerts: instant email/SMS on any alarm condition
- NFPA 110 reports: auto-generated compliance documentation
- History: full data archive accessible from any timeframe
- Multi-user: owner, service company, facility manager all get independent access
- Mobile app: iOS/Android with full monitoring capability
When to choose OmniMetrix#
- Commercial/institutional fleets — hospitals, data centers, campuses with NFPA 110 requirements
- Multi-brand fleets — universal compatibility means one monitoring platform for all generators
- Remote sites — satellite backup eliminates cellular dead-zone concerns
- Compliance-driven — automatic NFPA 110 reports for Joint Commission audits
- Enterprise scale — proven with Fortune 500 fleets
Our service experience#
We use OmniMetrix on our commercial fleet accounts where NFPA 110 compliance reporting is mandatory (hospitals, senior care) and where the facility manager wants deep visibility into generator health. The Modbus integration with Kohler APM and Cummins PowerCommand controllers gives us the same diagnostic depth remotely that we'd get standing at the controller — reducing unnecessary site visits and enabling faster troubleshooting. For residential and simple commercial sites, Gen-Tracker is more cost-effective; for anything with compliance requirements or multi-generator monitoring needs, OmniMetrix is our standard recommendation.