INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRONICS
The Draeger ConHub can transmit data from up to 20 personal gas detection devices
THE VALUE OF STRUCTURED DATA Strengthening work and plant safety with data analysis
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igital technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) provide plant operators with enormous
amounts of raw data on technical operating processes, machine statuses and working environments. To utilise the potential of this data, it is important to translate the raw data into helpful insights using data analytics. The data structured according to specific criteria can be of great value to plant operators by increasing the efficiency of processes, extending the service life of machines and equipment, and improving occupational safety for all employees. Especially in the process industry,
the information obtained through data analysis is of great benefit. It reveals patterns and correlations,
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provides information on cyclical fluctuations and trends, and identifies anomalies and weak points. In a corporate culture based on data analysis, more informed decisions can be made in a shorter period of time. A good example of the use of data analysis is predictive maintenance. For example, by analysing gas sensor data, IIoT systems can predict potential equipment failures before they occur. This reduces downtime and maintenance costs. Predictive maintenance also improves occupational safety by minimising the risk of unexpected system failures, that could put employees at risk.
LIVE DATA FOR AREA MONITORING Another application scenario that is
becoming increasingly important for occupational and plant safety in the process industry is live monitoring, i.e. automated area monitoring based on live data. This involves linking gas measuring devices for data acquisition with a powerful, cloud-based software system that can store and process large volumes of data and make it available at once. Live monitoring particularly shows
its strengths in the field of extended area monitoring, when a large amount of measurement data is fed live into the system – this is then processed in a targeted manner. In this way, live monitoring maintains safety standards during plant operations and identifies safety gaps. The immediate detection of hazardous situations allows alarms to be triggered quickly, warnings to be
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