Condition monitoring
Testing software keeps an eye on everything
Increasing networking and communication capabilities of systems and machines as part of Industry 4.0 have the potential to detect errors, optimize production processes and enable more comprehensive statistical evaluations. The condition of the machines themselves can also be monitored in order to make creeping changes visible and prevent long-term errors.
While certain error margins that do not affect product quality are tolerated in production, absolutely reliable test results are essential in the areas of material testing and quality assurance.
The new "Condition Monitoring" function in testXpert III from Zwick Roell transfers the current status of the testing machine, sensors and accessories to a database. Processed by testXpert Analytics, a thin web client, the collected data can be accessed in the company network via a web browser, regardless of the device. It is a great relief for the laboratory manager in charge to be able to view the data of each individual testing machine, especially in the case of extensive machine parks, for example with testing laboratories that are far apart from each other.
Among other things, operating hours, test times, possible overload conditions of the load cells and the time until the next calibration are displayed. The software assumes the function of an electronic maintenance manual and reminds users of regularly scheduled maintenance and servicing work. After confirmation by the respective employee, the execution of the work is logged in a traceable manner. Accessories, both active and passive, are also managed. A display for evaluating the data collected from all connected testing machines is being planned. Laboratory managers will then be able to see the status of the entire machine park at a glance. This means that work on several testing machines - such as upcoming calibrations - can be conveniently combined at the same time.
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