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Drastically reduce downtime costs for moving bus cables with i.Sense CF.D

Reliable condition monitoring for bus cables without additional measuring cores

The new, protocol-independent measuring method determines the data transmission properties of the cables during operation using high-frequency technology. This eliminates the need for additional sacrificial wires. If the transmission characteristics start to deteriorate, cables can be replaced in good time. System downtimes are also prevented by this intelligent condition monitoring of the entire, moving cable including the connector

i.Sense CF.D - Advantages

▲ Tech up

  • Smart monitoring of the entire cable incl. plug-in connectors
  • Extension of the maximum service life
  • Integration into Industry 4.0/IIoT concepts
▼ Cost down
  • Saves on additional measuring cores
  • Small design enables quick retrofitting​
  • Reduce maintenance costs through early warnings
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Smart plastics sensors

The system components of i.Sense CF.D

Acquire data - Evaluate data - Visualise data

CF.D Sensors

Sensors

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. 
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i.Cee evaluation unit

Evaluation module

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. 
 
i.Cee dashboard

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 a clear picture of the plant status at a glance, and he can plan the next preventive maintenance intervals.
 
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More smart solutions for cable monitoring

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. 
  • Cable push/pull force measurement (CF.P)
  • Cable electrical property measurement (CF.Q)
  • Transmission quality measurement (CF.D)
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igus® GmbH points out that it does not sell any products of the companies Allen Bradley, B&R, Baumüller, Beckhoff, Lahr, Control Techniques, Danaher Motion, ELAU, FAGOR, FANUC, Festo, Heidenhain, Jetter, Lenze, LinMot, LTi DRiVES, Mitsibushi, NUM,Parker, Bosch Rexroth, SEW, Siemens, Stöber and all other drive manufacturers mention in this website. The products offered by igus® are those of igus® GmbH

igus inc headquarters is located at 257 Ferris Ave, Rumford, RI 02916. igus enjoyneering center is located at 2055 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302