Why monitor the process?
SCADA systems primarily assess the operational status of the process: Is the temperature accurate? Has the part been manufactured correctly? However incorrect settings, process errors, or using improper tools can result in poor quality.
Process monitoring in the food industry
- Monitor valve actuation for early notification of seal damage.
- Monitor the CIP clean cycle to optimise product wastage and water usage.
- Monitor the compressed air system for energy cost savings.
Process monitoring in machine tools
- Monitor compressed air for energy cost savings.
- Monitor coolant flow and temperature to ensure efficient cutting.
- Monitor power usage to allow shut off when idle.
Monitoring the correct process value can leads to
Significant energy savings.
Better product quality.
Less downtime.
Less wasted material.
Why use ifm’s process monitoring solution?
Dynamic: Enables real-time monitoring of dynamic forces, such as milling, thereby facilitating the live tracking of process values.
Analysis: Ability to compare historical data on multiple process values for root cause analysis.
Fast: Reaction times of 1 ms.
Safe: Protects machines, tools, and workpieces from costly damage, while also detecting potential problems early to prevent product loss and other damages.
Inclusive: Calibration-free due to integrated self-test.
Bring it all together with the Moneo Software
Our Moneo RTM software takes your process monitoring to the next level by allowing you to create user-specific dashboards.
These dashboards provide a quick overview of your plant's status, enabling you to share key information with relevant stakeholders.
Additionally, in the event of change, the software sends an alarm message directly to the appropriate staff member, enabling swift action to prevent potential failures.
The result:
- Comprehensive data analysis.
- Reduced downtime.
- Improved maintenance planning and cost-effective production processes.
