Smart condition monitoring systems for data, measuring system, and bus cables

Sensor technology & evaluation in one
The new measuring method determines the data transmission properties of the cable during operation using high-frequency technology. This means that there is no longer any need for additional sacrificial veins. The CF.D module monitors the performance of heavily loaded Ethernet cables that are at risk of failure and directly displays the current status. In addition, the Distance to the recognised hazard area of the cable, which avoids lengthy and costly troubleshooting.

Dashboard
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 the following at first glance a clear picture of the condition of the system and can plan the upcoming maintenance intervals in advance.

"The machine works with really high stroke rates in a relatively small installation space. For this reason, we needed cables with high flexural strength. Furthermore, a preventive warning system had to be found to avoid a possible cost-intensive failure of this machine with its high output."

Dipl.-Ing. Oliver Tausch, electrical engineering conductor, who GHD Georg Hartmann Maschinenbau GmbH

Whether in international automotive production, the global crane industry or in regional wastewater treatment plants: i.Sense EC.P systems are used successfully wherever maintenance costs are saved and machine downtime is prevented:

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• Condition monitoring
• measures pull forces acting on cables
• If there is a fault, the contact closes, and a notification is sent to the machine

• Condition monitoring
• Indicates changes in the electrical properties
• If there is a fault, notification is with contact and a signal

Proof

• Ongoing test series in the largest Test laboratory  the industry for dynamic energy transmission systems
• Try it out in your own application in order to see for yourself; igus® is offering free samples in the beta test phase

Sustainability

• No extra cores needed
• Predictable service intervals save resource-intensive emergency operations