LiftEdge: Precision Controlled for Performance & Optimization

“Precision Rod Pump Control for Smart, Adaptive Lift and Operational Efficiency”

Vincent Technologies delivers intelligent optimisation for fixed-speed rod pump systems, whether operating with preconfigured rod strings of fixed length or setups featuring adjustable stroke capability. Rod string length is typically established during installation, though certain system configurations may allow for subsequent adjustments as dictated by design. In all cases, pump performance can be optimised through stroke timing and control logic refinement, enabling fine tuned lift strategies without altering physical components. LiftEdge capitalises on this flexibility, orchestrating dynamic stroke profiles via scalable automation tiers built on sensor feedback, PLC based sequencing, and remote alerting. This empowers operators to maximise uptime, safeguard equipment, and enhance production performance across single wells and distributed assets.

🔍 Why Optimise Your Pump Jacks?

Pump jacks can account for up to 40% of oilfield energy consumption, making them a prime target for operational efficiency. Yet many systems operate inefficiently due to static scheduling, excessive dry strokes, and limited fault visibility resulting in unnecessary wear, elevated energy costs, and lost production potential. Intelligent optimisation transforms these limitations into opportunities by enabling responsive control, condition based adjustments, and early fault detection. The result is measurable improvement across energy efficiency, production output, and operating expenditure delivering both immediate savings and long term reliability.

✅ What LiftEdge Delivers

LiftEdge isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a smarter way to operate, designed to give operators full control over performance, reliability, and ROI.

With LiftEdge, you can:
⏱ Maximise uptime
🛡 Protect critical equipment
💧 Enhance fluid recovery
🔋 Reduce energy and maintenance costs
🔄 Scale confidently across single wells or full-field deployment

Real-world data underpins the LiftEdge optimisation strategy. Insights from established deployments reveal measurable gains in energy use, operational continuity, and production uplift, highlighting the practical impact of intelligent lift control across varied pumping conditions.

📊 Field-Tested Results

✅ Energy Efficiency	18,133 kWh saved per unit/year	VFD + stroke tuning ( West TX operator)
💰 Cost Reduction	$1,378 saved per unit/year (@ $0.076/kWh)	Based on regional electricity rate
🔧 Downtime Reduction	25% fewer site interruptions	Predictive alert diagnostics & deployments
🧱 Lifespan Extension	+3 years average pump life	Units with condition monitoring deployed
🛠 Maintenance Savings	$2,000 saved per unit/year	Fewer reactive site visits and repairs
📈 Fleet ROI	$68,000+/year for 50 units	Benchmark across mid-sized (West TX) deployment
🚀 Productivity Gain	+12–18 barrels/day per site	Stroke tuning and adaptive runtime logic running active optimisation logic
💧 Fluid Recovery Uplift	6–10% increase in daily lift	Enabled by reduced dry strokes and dynamic cycles based on wells running static schedules

⚙️ LiftEdge Optimisation Strategy

Vincent Technologies combines intelligent automation, field-proven system design, and lift-centric control principles to deliver results that scale.

Strategic features delivered across LiftEdge tiers include:
• 🔍 Condition Monitoring: Detect wear and faults using vibration, tilt, temperature, load and motor data.
• 🔋 Energy Management: Regulate and optimise draw without sacrificing output
• 🔄 Adaptive Runtime Control: Adjust strokes dynamically using sensor feedback
• 🤖 Autonomous Control: Adjust runtime automatically with logic that adapts to changing well conditions
• 📈 Real-Time Lift Optimisation: Maximise fluid recovery per stroke based on inflow conditions
• 📡 Remote Analytics: Empower lean teams with cloud-enabled insights and alerting

Whether you’re optimising a single pump or deploying full field orchestration, LiftEdge delivers precision lift with measurable impact in uptime, output, and operational savings. To support scalable deployment, we’ve crafted tiered packages tailored to diverse operational needs and asset counts. Explore the options below to find the solution that fits your field best.

Looking to add diagnostics across your fleet — even on assets not yet optimised?
LiftEdge™ can be paired with FieldEdge™, a dedicated pump jack monitoring platform. FieldEdge™ delivers real time diagnostics, QR based mobile access, and telemetry alerts for vibration, temperature, pressure, and stroke performance. While LiftEdge™ uses condition data to drive lift control decisions, FieldEdge™ empowers field teams and service partners with infrastructure level visibility and alerting across both optimised and non optimised wells

LiftEdge Tiered Solutions

Modular automation tiers that scale with your infrastructure, field conditions, and strategic goals:

LiftEdge Basic

Rugged PLC Control + Local Alerts + Optional VFD Integration
🛑 Pump-Off Detection: Prevents dry strokes, protects hardware
💨 Gas Lock Logic: Pauses cycle based on pressure anomalies
⏱ Runtime Scheduling: PLC-based control options
⚠️ Local & Optional Remote Alarms: SMS/email fault notifications
⚙️ Smart VFD Integration: Lowers energy draw on low-load strokes ( Where Fitted )

Best for: Budget conscious installations needing dependable automation without cloud or edge complexity.

LiftEdge Smart

Adaptive Runtime Logic + Preventive Diagnostics + Trend Analysis
🧠 PID Control: Adjusts runtime dynamically using sensor feedback
🔁 Adaptive Pause Logic: Restarts pump only when conditions stabilize
📊 Trend Based Scheduling: Learns from stroke history and performance data
🚨 Maintenance Alerts: Flags wear, sticking, valve degradation early
⚠️ Remote Fault Messaging: Enables faster field response

Best for: Mid tier assets needing smarter cycles, greater output, and proactive health monitoring.

LiftEdge IntelliMax

Autonomous Orchestration + Embedded Condition Analytics + Remote Visibility
🌐 VPN Dashboard: Centralised live control and oversight
🧠 Edge AI Execution: Adaptive logic models run at the wellhead
🔎 Embedded Condition Analytics: Vibration, tilt, and temperature sensors feed lift orchestration logic to prevent degradation
📘 Low Bandwidth Logging: SCADA/cloud export-ready event traceability
🔄 Real Time Lift Optimisation: Fluid recovery maximised per stroke

Best for: High value wells, complex fleets, and operators targeting ESG goals and enterprise grade control.

✅ Tier-by-Tier Strategy Alignment

Strategy	LiftEdge Basic	LiftEdge Smart	LiftEdge IntelliMax
🔍 Sensor-Driven Intelligence	✔ Pump-off & gas lock logic	✔ Diagnostic alerts & wear flags	✔Embedded sensor data drives automated lift tuning and protection
🔋 Energy Management	⚠️ Optional VFD Integration — lowers draw where deployed	⚠️ Indirect via PID control	⚠️ Implicit via stroke-level fluid optimization
🔄 Stroke Efficiency	✔ Runtime scheduling	✔ Trend-based scheduling	✔ AI-led dynamic stroke orchestration
🤖 Control Mode	✔ PLC-based logic	✔ PID driven runtime tuning	✔ Edge AI logic for on-well execution
📈 Stroke Control	✔ PLC-based adaptive lift cycles	✔ Inflow-aligned cycle logic	✔ AI-optimised lift orchestration
📡 Remote Analytics	⚠️ Optional SMS/email + remote control	✔ Fault messaging + remote tuning	✔ VPN dashboard + SCADA/cloud traceability

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