Industrial companies must constantly ensure the availability and efficiency of their machines. Data contributes to this by providing transparency about processes and statuses. Vibration monitoring, which uses digital sensors to detect potential faults, plays a key role here. The Multi Physics Box from SICK offers an innovative solution for continuous Condition Monitoring to prevent machine failures and reduce maintenance costs.
The challenge: Condition Monitoring of industrial machines
Industrial companies are faced with the task of constantly ensuring the availability and efficiency of their machines. A key aspect of this is vibration monitoring, which provides important information about the condition and functionality of the machines.
To do this, sensors must detect vibration patterns that indicate potential defects. The patterns are caused by a variety of reasons such as imbalance, bearing damage or misalignment. They mainly occur in rotating systems such as motors, pumps, fans or turbines.
With sensors and appropriate analysis software, a fault can be detected early and before a machine or system breaks down. Another critical element is the processing of the collected data. Raw data is often difficult to interpret and requires specific analysis software. This can be provided as a cloud application or in your own IT infrastructure (on-premise).
The solution: Vibration monitoring with the Multi Physics Box
The Multi Physics Box from SICK is an innovative solution for monitoring the condition of industrial machinery. This enables the continuous monitoring of vibrations, shocks and temperatures in motors, pumps, fans and other machines. The combination of these measured variables provides all the data needed to detect potential faults early on and prevent machine failures.
Functions of the Multi Physics Box
The Multi Physics Box records triaxial vibrations and shocks with high precision and processes the data in real time. One feature of the box is the ability to specify individual limit values for vibration, shock and temperature measurements. If the defined limit values are exceeded, the sensor issues an alarm.
Integrating the Multi Physics Box into existing systems is extremely simple. It can be integrated into the machine or system either via IO-Link or an alarm-based switching signal. This flexibility facilitates integration into a wide range of industrial applications without disrupting ongoing operations.
The robust design of the Multi Physics Box guarantees a high level of functional reliability even in demanding industrial environments. The compact stainless steel housing offers protection up to IP68, which protects the sensor technology from dust and water. In addition, the measuring accuracy remains consistently high even at ambient temperatures between -40 °C and +80 °C.
Advantages of vibration monitoring with the Multi Physics Box
Precise vibration monitoring with the Multi Physics Box offers numerous advantages for industrial companies:
- Reduced downtime and maintenance costs: Early detection of anomalies reduces unplanned downtime. The company can plan maintenance work in a targeted manner.
- Easier data interpretation: The sensors provide pre-processed data that is easier to analyze and allows faults to be diagnosed quickly.
- High flexibility: The configurable limit values and simple parameterization via the SOPAS Engineering Tool or IO-Link allow individual adaptation to different machines and applications.
Application example of the Multi Physics Box for vibration monitoring
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The Multi Physics Box from SICK shows its strength in the detection of imbalances in rotating machines. Without the right monitoring, rotating machines – such as asynchronous motors – can incur considerable damage, which can even lead to complete production stoppages.
A test stand with an electric motor, an axis, two bearings and a rotating disk demonstrates their application. The compact sensor is mounted on the bearing housing and measures both axial and radial vibrations. The data is recorded at a speed of 3000 rpm (corresponding to 50 Hz) and visualized via the C-Link master with the SOPAS engineering tool.
Manipulation of the rotating disk creates an imbalance that is immediately visible in the measured values. The Multi Physics Box identifies the direction of the change, which mainly occurs in the radial direction. The ability to detect these imbalances at an early stage helps to avoid costly breakdowns and production downtime. The sensor can be integrated into existing condition monitoring systems, which enables long-term and real-time monitoring of the machines.
The result: Precise monitoring in demanding industrial environments
The Multi Physics Box from SICK is a powerful and versatile solution for monitoring the condition of industrial machinery. It offers precise measurements of vibrations, shocks and temperatures, enabling early detection of faults. Its simple integration, robust design and flexible configurability make it ideal for ensuring the efficiency and reliability of machines in demanding industrial environments.
