TruView Monitoring System

The APV® TruView Monitoring System is an intelligent, real-time performance monitoring solution that helps dairy, food and beverage producers improve productivity, reduce waste and support sustainability goals. The system is an add-on to FactoryExpert and delivers critical insights across UHT systems, membrane filtration systems, butter equipment and more, all from a centralized HMI interface.

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Real-Time Insights for Operational Optimization

The APV TruView Monitoring System gives processors greater visibility into what is happening across their operations and why. By tracking planned and unplanned production states, including runtime, CIP activity and downtime, it helps teams make data-driven decisions that improve uptime, reduce losses and increase efficiency.
With real-time monitoring of production performance and operational events, teams can respond faster, stay aligned with KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement. TruView enables operators and managers to move beyond reactive troubleshooting by using live and historical performance data to support continuous improvement, smarter resource planning and stronger day-to-day decision-making.

Built for Smarter, More Transparent Operations

As a performance-enhancing module within the FactoryExpert automation platform, TruView provides a centralized HMI view of system activity across UHT systems, membrane filtration, butter equipment and other process skids. It tracks planned and unplanned states such as production, idle time, downtime and cleaning cycles, helping teams understand losses, identify root causes and improve line utilization.

TruView combines real-time dashboards with historical performance tracking so teams can quickly spot trends and act on them. Daily summaries and cycle-level views make it easier to compare runs, investigate delays and uncover recurring issues that affect throughput, quality and resource use.

Theory of Operation

TruView continuously collects operational data from connected APV processing systems and organizes it into clearly defined system states such as production, idle and CIP. The system logs interruptions, equipment faults and operator-related delays, then displays that information through the FactoryExpert HMI for immediate review and analysis.

Daily Performance Monitoring

Daily performance monitoring summarizes 24-hour plant activity, including both planned and unplanned events. Data is stored automatically at midnight and retained for up to 14 days, giving teams a rolling view of recent performance.

Cycle Performance Monitoring

Cycle performance monitoring captures events within each production run, including delays related to equipment or operator actions. This data is stored for the last 14 production cycles, making it easier to compare runs and identify repeat issues.

Product Applications

The TruView Monitoring System is ideal for processors looking to improve visibility, uptime and KPI performance in:

UHT systems, both direct and indirect
Membrane filtration systems
Butter and spread processing equipment
Plant-wide automation environments

Key Benefits

Better Operational Visibility

Real-time dashboards show production, CIP, idle time and downtime in one centralized interface
Clear visual summaries help operators and managers understand current performance quickly
Historical views make it easier to identify recurring issues and long-term trends

Stronger KPI Performance

Supports monitoring of uptime, throughput and other operational KPIs
Helps teams align day-to-day performance with production targets
Turns line data into actionable insight for continuous improvement

Easy Integration

Built as a plug-in module within FactoryExpert
Uses the existing HMI environment for a streamlined user experience
Compatible with multiple APV process systems, including legacy upgrade opportunities in many cases

Smarter Use of Resources

Helps teams optimize runtime and CIP planning
Supports reductions in energy, water and product losses through better operational awareness
Contributes to sustainability and digitalization goals without requiring external software

Faster Troubleshooting

Tracks equipment faults and operator delays by cycle
Supports faster root-cause identification and response
Helps reduce repeat interruptions and improve line reliability

Why Partner with SPX FLOW

SPX FLOW combines process expertise, automation knowledge and global service support to help producers get more value from their operations. With TruView, customers gain more than a monitoring tool. They gain a practical way to improve visibility, strengthen performance and support long-term operational excellence across critical processing systems.

From commissioning and operator training to spare parts, preventive maintenance, remote support and performance audits, SPX FLOW helps processors get the most from their investment over the full lifecycle of the system.

TruView Monitoring System is engineered to deliver precision, efficiency, and versatility in dairy, food and beverage processing. Below is an in-depth look at the system’s specifications that make it ideal for aseptic processing:

Compatible Systems:	UHT systems (direct/indirect) Membrane filtration systems Butter machines
Data Capture:	Real-time data capture with automatic save at cycle completion or midnight.
Historical Storage:	Daily summaries: 14 days Cycle data: Last 14 production cycles
User Interface:	Integrated FactoryExpert HMI with custom dashboards.
Network Requirements:	Integrated with existing FactoryExpert systems.
Compliance Support:	Supports digital traceability, quality audits and energy reporting initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the APV TruView Monitoring System do? +

It collects and displays real-time and historical performance data across UHT, filtration, butter and related process systems to help teams monitor KPIs, reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.

Is TruView a standalone system? +

No. TruView is an add-on module within the FactoryExpert automation platform.

What kind of data does TruView monitor? +

It tracks planned and unplanned system states such as production, idle time, downtime and CIP activity, along with equipment faults and operator-related delays.

How long is data stored? +

Daily summaries are stored for 14 days and cycle data is stored for the last 14 production cycles.

Can TruView be added to existing APV systems? +

In many cases, yes. It can often be implemented as part of a digital upgrade package for compatible legacy APV systems.

How does TruView support sustainability goals? +

By helping teams identify inefficiencies, resource losses and downtime patterns, TruView supports better use of energy, water and product while contributing to broader ESG and digitalization initiatives.

Is training and support available? +

Yes. SPX FLOW provides training, commissioning, technical support, remote diagnostics and ongoing service support.

Can TruView help with troubleshooting? +

Yes. It logs interruptions and delay causes so teams can identify root causes faster and reduce repeat issues.

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