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Now for robots, too! - Intelligent 3D e-chain® condition monitoring
i.Sense TR.B: Avoid unplanned downtimes and high downtime costs now, even for multi-axis and industrial robots, with smart plastic's smart condition monitoring for triflex® R energy chain.
Tech up
- Real-time condition data acquisition for the robot's energy supply system
- Intelligent breakage detection allows immediate maintenance
- Longer protected cable package service life
Cost down
- Direct TR.B sensor connection to the PLC customer control system without additional software costs
- Avoid unplanned downtimes
- Prevent total failure when individual chain links break
Proof
- Ongoing test series in the industry's largest test lab of its kind in the world, for dynamic power transmission systems in industrial robots
Sustainability
- Condition-based maintenance avoids unnecessary or premature chain replacement
- Reusable after correct emergency system shutdown
The functionality of i.Sense TR.B
Watch as the i.Sense TR.B constantly monitors the condition of the triflex chain in motion®
i.Sense EC.P - intelligent push/pull force monitoring applications
i.Sense from smart plastics in practice
When do I need a smart condition monitoring system like i.Sense EC.P?
When regular maintenance work requires complete production shutdown
When motion anomalies cannot be quickly detected by humans
If plants or machines need to be frequently or continuously monitored
If energy supply system travels are difficult to access or view
If maintenance work poses a health or safety risk
If maintenance costs are to be reduced and service life extended
A brief overview of smart plastics
- The i.Sense EC.B (EC = e-chain®, B = breakage detection) sensor is installed on the moving end of the e-chain® (in the video with the smaller sensor box for short travels)
- Special mounting brackets allow the EC.B. sensor to be installed on the moving end of the e-chain®
- A rope is stretched through the e-chain®, which picks up any change in length and reports it to the new EC.B rope hoist sensor.
- This detects chain breaks, shuts down the system and prevents further damage
10 tips for a durable energy supply system on 6-axis robots
This guide shows you step by step how to select, install, and commission an energy supply system for Axis 3-6 of an industrial robot.
The first few points are about positioning the cable and hose pack and selecting the right e-chain. Then you choose the appropriate retraction system.
This white paper has many helpful tips on assembly and a final checklist complete the ten-point package and provide step-by-step instructions for both amateurs and professionals.
Integration into your network environment
As part of the i.Sense condition monitoring system from smart plastics, all i.Sense EC.B data can also be evaluated in the i.Cee switch cabinet module. The complete alarm and escalation management of the plant can then be controlled digitally.
The i.Cee module can be integrated into predictive maintenance concepts in a number of ways, from preventive service management, which schedules regular maintenance depending on use, to location-independent fault management, which immediately reports any unforeseen change via various mobile channels. All information is collated in a modern dashboard, online or offline in the local network, depending on the customer's requirements.
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