Drivetrain monitoring
Sensor for monitoring in hazardous areas
ABB presents the Ability Smart Sensor, a new sensor for low-voltage motors for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The company has thus expanded the sensor's area of application: customers from the chemical, oil and gas industries can now benefit from cost-effective condition monitoring in numerous application areas.
The wireless Ability Smart Sensor monitors key parameters to provide information on the performance and condition of components such as motors and pumps. Systems in hard-to-reach or hazardous areas can be monitored remotely and safely. Thanks to the combination of connectivity and data analysis, operators can plan their maintenance activities in advance, reduce downtime and increase the service life of systems.
According to ABB, the battery life of the sensor is up to three times longer than that of most comparable products. It is sealed for its entire service life (protection class IP66/67) and can be attached directly to the system in just a few minutes using a simple bracket. The sensor communicates with smartphones, tablets, PCs and system gateways using energy-saving Bluetooth or WirelessHART technologies. Thanks to the new design, the range of the antenna has been increased by a factor of three to four. This means that reliable communication is now possible even at a distance of several hundred meters.
Greater sensitivity
Another important upgrade is the increased sensitivity of the sensors to minor changes in the condition of the system. This provides an early warning in the event of bearing damage. The sensors are able to generate a much wider range of data. They have also been supplemented with modern integrated electronics that contain advanced algorithms based on ABB's experience in the field of electric motors. This provides plant operators and maintenance teams with insightful information to detect potential failures in advance and take appropriate action before a failure actually occurs. ABB has now almost completed certification of the smart sensor for the ATEX, IECEx and NEC hazardous areas. Others are to follow in the course of the year. dsc
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