The new, protocol-independent measuring method determines cable data transmission properties during operation using high-frequency technology. This eliminates the need for additional sacrificial cores. The latest generation can even manage completely contactless cable monitoring.
If the transmission characteristics start to deteriorate, cables can be replaced in good time. Intelligent condition monitoring of the entire moving cable, including the connector, also prevents system downtimes.
Advantages of our smart plastics solutions:
The new measuring method determines the data transmission characteristics of the cables during operation using high-frequency technology. This means that there is no longer any need for additional sacrificial wires. For this purpose, one feed-through adapter is looped into the Ethernet cable to be monitored at the beginning and end respectively. The small design of the adapters allows subsequent installation at any time.
This sensor data can be processed by the i.Cee:plus module during operation. If the transmission properties begin to deteriorate, this can immediately be taken as an indicator for a timely cable replacement. Plant downtime can also be prevented by this intelligent condition monitoring of the entire moving cable including plug-in connector.
At a glance, the dashboard shows the remaining service life of components equipped with smart technology. In addition, the current status of the intelligent energy supply system is displayed in colour using a traffic light code. This gives the system operator a clear picture of the plant status at a glance, and he can plan the next preventive maintenance intervals.
In our new manual for i.Sense CF.D you will find all necessary information about:
"The machine works with really high stroke rates in a relatively short installation space, so we needed cables with high flexural strength. We also had to find a predictive warning system to keep this machine, with its high output, from breaking down, which would be costly."
Dipl.-Ing. Oliver Tausch, Head of Electrical Engineering, GHD Georg Hartmann Maschinenbau GmbH
In international automotive production, the global crane industry, or regional wastewater plants: i.Sense EC.P systems are successfully used wherever maintenance costs are saved and machine downtime prevented:
To the application overview
Condition monitoring (i.Sense) with chainflex cables requires no additional module. The system can be integrated and networked without additional software. In these cases, cables provide three options for condition monitoring.
Content overview:
Smart networking of individual components creates the solid foundation for predictive maintenance concepts. At igus, we call our predictive maintenance system i.Cee.
The central element of this system is the i.Cee software. This software, combined with sensors on the energy chain, the plain bearing or a linear carriage, transform stock products into smart products. This upgrade enables you to determine the maximum service life of your igus product and the i.Cee system specifies the perfect time for servicing. Algorithms adjust the service life and service time according to usage. With the software provided by us, a few sensors and the new i.Cee:plus II communication module, standard products available from stock can be turned into smart energy supply systems or bearing technology in no time at all.
What are igus smart plastics? What is Industry 4.0? In our blog, you will find answers to our customers most frequent questions:
With just a little bit of information about your application, you can make the right selection of smart plastics required.
This short white paper provides a quick overview of all igus activities relating to Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things.