Condition monitoring of gear drives

27/08/2020

Rexnord customers can now choose between four levels of monitoring, from continuous monitoring of overall gear drive vibration and temperature, all the way up to comprehensive cloud-based notification of abnormalities. In what the company claims is an industry first, the base model now comes as standard on select new Falk V-Class and A-Plus gear drives.

The four models are:

Model 1010: For the detection of abnormalities in overall vibration and temperature
Model 1020: For oil condition monitoring, using alerts to make oil changes only when necessary
Model 1050: For comprehensive monitoring and reporting, including vibration diagnostics, operating speed and motor current
Model 1150: Able to connect to the Rexnord cloud-based portal for access to insights into asset condition, valuable analytics and email alerts at enterprise scale, anywhere and at any time.

All four offerings communicate gearbox condition status via included Andon lights and an industrial communications card supporting EtherNet/IP^®, Modbus^® TCP/IP and Profinet^® standards. A message display is also available as an option.

Rexnord’s Smart Condition Monitoring System uses proprietary algorithms to continuously compare sensor data against models of healthy gear drive operating conditions. Abnormal conditions trigger alerts to on-site visual indicators, the control system and, at the highest level, the Rexnord Connect Portal.

The system puts data in context, enabling customers to focus on outcomes; teams know what action to take, when and why. Manufacturers gain the ability to replace time-consuming, hands-on equipment inspections with digital technology that enhances team safety, extends asset life and lowers inventory and operating costs.

The Series 1000 Smart Condition Monitoring System offers rich features and functions to help manufacturers avoid unplanned downtime and eliminate unnecessary maintenance costs. Installation is fast and easy. Existing Falk gear drives can be upgraded with models 1010, 1020, 1050 and 1150 at a certified repair facility or a customer’s own facility, by certified Rexnord third-party technicians or by qualified personnel with assistance from Rexnord or third-party technicians.

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