NORD Drivesystems (AU) Pty Ltd 18 Stoney Way, Derrimut , Victoria 3030 Australia Phone: +61 3 9394 0500 Fax: +61 3 9394 1525 www.nord.com.au National Customer Service 1300 00 NORD (6673) au-sales@nord.com Member of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group www.foodtechnology.co.nz 47 PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPTIMAL USE OF RESOURCES NORD DRIVESYSTEMS offering decentralised drive solutions for the food and beverage industry. Steuerungstechnik n Alle Umgebungen n Schutzklasse bis IP69K n Flexible Schnittstellen n Skalierbare Funktionalität Motorentechnik n Alle Effizienzklassen n Weitspannungsbereich (380-420V) n Auch als Brems - oder ATEX-Variante Getriebetechnik n Starke Lagerung n Geräuscharmer Lauf n Korrosionsschutz (AL) n Hohe Leistungsdichte TheDrive Electronic n Compact design n Easy commissioning n Scalable functionality TheGear Unit TheMotor n Strong bearings n High efficiency n Low noise n Global Standards n High power density n All operating conditions Wide power range – Versatile system solutions – High overall efficiency NZ Food Techn_210x140.indd 2 29.05.17 11:22 FT416 EtherCat EtherNet/IP Ethernet Powerlink Profi Net Profi Bus CANopen DeviceNet ASi The meaning of virtual sensors is explained using the oil lifespan as an example. This is to empower drive technology to schedule maintenance dates solely based on calculations, with no expense for hardware sensors. The onboard PLC evaluates extensive operational datasets on current, voltage and speed. From this data available in the inverter, the drive is always able to indirectly infer the current oil temperature. Taking product-specific characteristics of the lubricant into account, oil aging can be determined, allowing for optimal utilisation of the lubricant. NORD has validated through testing that the calculated oil temperature curve is nearly congruent with the real, measured temperature curve. Working up to launch a fully operational solution soon, NORD is currently validating temperature curves under various load conditions. Predictive maintenance functions are commercially available in all NORD drive electronics units with an onboard PLC. AT A GLANCE: Virtual sensors for predictive maintenance • Function in frequency inverters with an integrated PLC • Precise definition of maintenance intervals helps to: - Reduce operating costs - increase plant availability - Due for launch: December 2018 - Pure software solution without hardware costs for sensors/control units. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS develops, produces and sells drive technologies, and is one of the international leaders in the industry with around 3400 employees. In addition to standard drives, NORD supplies application-specific concepts and solutions, even for special applications. Gross sales amounted to approximately EUR 540m in the 2015 business year. The company was founded in 1965 and now has more than 36 subsidiaries worldwide. Contact: Martin Broglia on phone +61 3 9394 0500 l fax +61 3 9394 1525 or email Martin.broglia@nord.com
FT-Annual Directory 2018-eMag
To see the actual publication please follow the link above