Help to get started with Industry 4.0 on the hardware front comes in the shape of a new starter kit from sensor manufacturer IFM Electronic.
The Moneo starter kit is said to provide everything needed to start exploring the benefits of Industry 4.0 and the industrial internet of things. Developed specifically to be easy to use, the kit includes all the hardware and software required to implement condition monitoring for motors, fans, pumps and other simple machines. It is also said to offer almost unlimited scalability and easy integration with existing IT infrastructure.
The package includes two vibration sensors, a speed sensor, a temperature sensor and a four-way IO-Link master, with a Moneo processing unit with the IIoT platform pre-installed, and a Wi-Fi access point. A power supply and all necessary interconnecting cable are also supplied so the kit is ready to use.
The kit can be used to monitor motor speed and winding temperature, effective value of vibration velocity, effective value of acceleration, acceleration crest factor and maximum value of acceleration. All parameters can be inspected using a customisable dashboard-style interface and alarm limits can be set as required. Data can be logged for subsequent reporting and analysis.
“Most manufacturing companies now see that Industry 4.0 is the best route to a secure and profitable future,” said Paul Stansfield of IFM Electronic, “but many are daunted by the apparent cost and complexity. Our system addresses these issues and the starter kit is the perfect way for companies to dip their toes in the water. But it’s much more than just a trial package – it’s a standalone system that can easily be extended to cover additional machines and plant.”
www.ifm.com/gb/en/shared/moneo-iiot-platform/products/starterkit