The SmartGuard® Collector Monitoring System for rectangular clarifiers identifies collector system overloads that cannot be detected by traditional shear-pin or torque monitoring devices. SmartGuard’s strategic placement allows it to monitor regular motion, warn of potential danger, and shut down the system before damage can occur. This cost-effective, early detection approach helps water and wastewater plants to avoid costly system failures by controlling up to four mechanisms, including longitudinal collectors, cross collectors, scum pipes and screw conveyors.