Condition Monitoring for Predictive Maintenance

NORD's condition monitoring technology records data that helps to optimize the operational efficiency and safety of machines and manufacturing plants, and can also provide major information for predictive maintenance. Condition monitoring helps to reduce downtimes, keep machines and plants proactively maintained, and increase overall system efficiency.

Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 Advantages:

  • Non-optimal operating states detected at an early stage
  • Status updates given in real time
  • Planned machinery and plant downtimes based on real-time data
  • Reduced service and material costs
  • Longer service life of components and machines
  • Increased system availability
  • Less unplanned downtimes
  • Plannable and cost-optimized repairs

Intelligent Drives With Condition Monitoring for Predictive Maintenance

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) focuses on internet usage in industrial processes and procedures. IIoT aims at increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs. Sensors and sensor data play a key part in this process.

  • Condition monitoring solutions for predictive maintenance systems are integrated into NORD variable frequency drives.
  • NORD systems are IIoT/Industry 4.0 READY!
  • Available for decentralized and control cabinet solutions

Sensors

  • Virtual sensors – PLC functions can calculate information such as the optimal oil change time
  • Interface for digital/analog sensors

Communication Interfaces

  • Threshold values or general status information can be communicated externally via Industrial Ethernet dialects

Integrated PLC

  • Local pre-processing of data with integrated PLCs
  • Pre-processing of threshold values

Predictive Maintenance

Drive-Based Approach

  • Virtual oil temperature reading helps determine best oil change time
  • Pre-processed drive data in integrated PLC allows for easy data transfer
  • Reading data available via all common interfaces

Know Your Optimal Oil Change Time

  • Precisely calculate oil change time with specific gear unit and operational parameters
  • Condition Monitoring for Predictive Maintenance helps keep oil fresh and slows aging of gear units
  • Virtual sensors calculate oil temperature consistently by utilizing drive-specific parameters
  • NORD variable frequency drives help run algorithms through internal PLCs to evaluate the unit

The Right PLC Software Architecture For Your Solution

  • Integrated PLC available for all NORD variable frequency drives and motor starters
  • Runs drive-related functions
  • Integrates drive-related actuators and sensors
  • Parameter access
  • Access to Industrial Ethernet or field bus data
  • Implementation of application-specific functions

S9091 - Condition Monitoring for Predictive Maintenance

S9091 - Condition Monitoring for Predictive Maintenance
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Documentation Details

NORDAC PRO

Control Cabinet Variable Frequency Drives
NORD's next generation of control cabinet variable frequency drives. Compact size, an innovative and extremely flexible communication interface, and functional expansion with optional modules make NORDAC PRO the right choice.

  • Power range up to 160kW
  • Control cabinet installation
  • IP20

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NORDAC LINK

Decentralized Variable Frequency Drive
The field distributor for flexible, decentralized installation with flexible configuration, functions and application. Get up and running fast with plug-in capability. NORD systme servicing available through an integrated maintenance switch.

  • Power range up to 7.5kW
  • Field installation
  • IP55/IP66

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NORDAC FLEX

Decentralized Variable Frequency Drive
Decentralized drive unit with versatile installation options. Utilize simple commissioning and maintenance through extensive plug-in capability and simple parameter transfer via EEPROM.

  • Power range up to 22kW
  • Wall or motor mounting
  • IP55/IP66

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NORDAC BASE

Decentralized Variable Frequency Drive
The economic choice for simple drive applications. With low installation costs and robust design, installation outside the control cabinet is easier than ever.

  • Power range up to 2.2kW
  • Wall or motor mounting options available
  • IP55/IP66 /IP69K

Product Details

NORDCON

NORDCON software allows you to parameterize and program drive in a user friendly way with a PLC editor that supports Sructured Text (ST), Instruction List (IL) and PLCopen Motion Control library.
Utilize dashboard-based visualization to monitor drives and diagnose faults. Parameterization with a Help function and rapid access to parameters allows you to understand your drive systems.

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Construction and Engineering

With over 20,000,000 different product configurations from NORD's modular system, we can work to accommodate almost every customer application. However, too much choice can result in an information overload. Whether online or in person, NORD will work with you from start to finish to find the best possible drive solution for you.

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Commissioning

With tailor-made service packages, we support you with the commissioning of your NORD drives. We help you with the commissioning of individual drive components or complete drive systems, as well as with their connection to your automation environment. Our service is available by phone, remotely or personally on site.

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Maintenance

Regular maintenance extends the service life of your high-quality NORD drives. NORD experts can help you increase your system availability, reduce downtimes, and keep costs plannable. We offer different services – from NORD Smart Check Up to a general overhaul.

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