SENSORS & SENSING SYSTEMS
FEATURE O DATA TRANSPARENCY
process anomalies that might otherwise lead to machine downtime. Field Analytics can, therefore, be used to
track overall operating effectiveness. The dashboard features can display historical trends for measurements important to an organisation’s profitability and efficiency, such as compressed air usage.
POWERFUL DASHBOARDS AND ALERTS Organisations can configure their Field Analytics package to better understand the condition of their machinery using powerful dashboard graphics and visual alerts. The data collected will depend on each organisation, but could range from the service status of sensors through to key data about the health of machinery, such as vibration, temperature, or shock. Early users of the system have reported
learning surprising new insights, especially when they compare data from different sources for the first time. Or, by inputting a formula for multiplying a consumption measurement by a unit price, e.g. for electricity, operators can get a real-time picture of their operating costs. For example, SICK customers around the world are now using the system to monitor their
compressed air usage to calculate energy consumption. Based on data from SICK FTMg flow sensors, they can set up dashboards for many different parameters and quickly identify and correct energy losses in their operations. The SICK FTMg measures flow, pressure
and temperature simultaneously as gas passes through the flow channel, then uses an on- board algorithm to calculate the energy consumption of the process in kWh.
SCALABLE SOLUTION The SICK FTMg is combined with an on-board Monitoring App to provide the basis of a scalable solution that can target the compressed air energy use of individual machine cells through to entire production or logistics halls. With no programming needed, it can quickly start visualising continuous compressed air data that is easy to use and interpret. As well as enabling more sustainable use of resources, the data insights support better operational efficiency and help achieve reduced carbon targets, even contributing towards ISO50001 Energy Management certification. In conclusion, there is no need to be
overwhelmed. You do have the means to extract greater value from the information you already
have across your operations – without costly and time-consuming digitalisation projects, or remote cloud-based monitoring. Sensors and other devices provide diagnostic information and measurements, right from the heart of machinery. They can be the starting point for building an overall picture of operating health and efficiency. Armed with quality data, useful comparisons and historical trends, you can dispense with the Industry 4.0 theory book, and instead deliver data-driven, ground- up, operating improvements.
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PRECISE THICKNESS MEASUREMENT
Micro-Epsilon has updated the C-frame version of its thicknessGAUGE series for precise thickness measurements of strip materials, plate and sheet. A complete ‘out-of-the-
box’ solution for thickness gauging and quality control, this is suitable for both offline and inline thickness gauging.
It is available in several versions that use one of three different sensor types: laser triangulation, laser profile or confocal chromatic sensors. All C-frame systems have been converted to the next-generation high
performance Micro-Epsilon sensors. In addition, new measuring widths up to 600mm are available. Furthermore, the integrated linear axis now provides an additional 100mm travel path for each C-frame model. The existing thicknessGAUGE C-frame models (C.L-10, C.L-25, C.C-2 and C.L-8) remain available in widths of 200mm and 400mm. The thicknessGAUGE C.L systems use laser triangulation sensors for thickness measurements. Instead of using optoNCDT 1420 sensors, the new C-frame systems are fitted with optoNCDT 1900LL sensors. These higher performing laser sensors use a laser line rather than a dot, resulting in more stable measurements. The name has now changed to thicknessGAUGE C.LL. The thicknessGAUGE C.LP C-frame systems use laser profile scanners
for thickness measurements. The new C-frame versions use scanCONTROL 3002-25 laser profile scanners as standard. The
thicknessGAUGE.confocal sensor systems use confocal chromatic
displacement sensors and a controller for thickness measurements. Instead of using the IFC2422 controller, the new C-frame versions use the IFC2466 controller. In addition, the IFS2404-2 sensor is replaced with the IFS2406-2.5 sensor.
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SICK FTMg Multifunctional flow sensor
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