Condition monitoring for mobile equipment

By OEM Update Editorial December 11, 2017 11:33 am IST

Higher machine availability with mobile X90 control system

The modular X90 control and I/O system can now be equipped with condition monitoring functions. Problems can be detected in their early stages and corrected before they result in unplanned downtime. Condition-based predictive mainte-nance can maximize machine availability and save the considerable cost of outag-es and unplanned service calls.

Predictive maintenance
The X90 module allows operators to continuously monitor the status of mobile equipment. The results help determine exactly which components require mainte-nance and when. Typical applications include continuous monitoring of rotating machine components such as hydraulic assemblies, belts, gears and motors. The processed sensor data is also available for further use in the application.

The optional condition monitoring circuit board provides early warning of im-pending failures on mobile equipment.

About B&R
B&R is an innovative automation company with headquarters in Austria and of-fices all around the world. On July 6th, B&R became a business unit of the ABB Group. B&R combines state-of-the-art technology with advanced engineering to provide customers in virtually every industry with complete solutions for ma-chine and factory automation, motion control, HMI and integrated safety tech-nology. With Industrial IoT communication standards like OPC UA, POWER-LINK and openSAFETY as well as the powerful Automation Studio software development environment, B&R is constantly redefining the future of automation engineering.

To know more, visit B&R at EXCON 2017 Hall Number 4; Stall Number: L 308