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
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Smart monitoring of the entire cable incl. plug-in connectors
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.
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.
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.
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