Ability Smart Sensors Bring IoT to Motors

Description

2018 NED Innovation Award Finalist


ABB Ability Smart Sensor for motors uses compact sensors to pick up multiple data from low voltage motors and provides information about motor health and performance via a smartphone or a dedicated web portal. ABB's remote condition monitoring solution is the pioneering innovation for uptime optimization, predictive maintenance regimens, and efficiency improvements for LV motors.

 

By converting regular LV motors into intelligent, connected machines, the solution enables advanced maintenance planning that will help businesses cut costs and boost productivity. Predictive analytics based on data from the solution can reduce downtime by up to 70%, extend motor lifetime by as much as 30%, and cut energy consumption by up to 10%. Sensor modules can be factory-fitted on new motors or retrofitted on installed motors within minutes. They are available not only for motors made by ABB but also for non-ABB motors.

 

The sensors in the first release will be CE-certified and compatible with safe-area induction motors for direct online S1 duty, ABB IEC sizes 160-450 and ABB NEMA sizes 140-449. Quick installation of the sensor module is made easy as no additional wiring is required. Initial monitoring functionality will cover bearing health, vibration, surface temperature, speed, supply frequency, and number of starts. Later releases will expand the range of functionality, and energy consumption monitoring is expected to be added during Q3 2017. Already installed sensor units will adopt these features by a firmware update. The first system will utilize a smartphone app to transfer data. A gateway unit for automated data uploading will become available later in 2017.

 

The smart sensor condition monitoring solution is part of ABB Ability, which brings together all of ABB's digital solutions and services, each built from a unique combination of sector knowledge, technology leadership and digital expertise.

Specs

  • ATEX, IECEx, and NEC 500 certified – compliant with the strictest requirements for equipment operating in explosive atmospheres
  • Pinpoint detection accuracy – enable detection of even slight anomalies in the equipment’s condition at a very early stage
  • Long battery life
  • Quick installation and activation for instant monitoring
  • Detects vibration and temperature changes as well as changes in motor performance
  • Ultrasonic acoustic sensors accurately access bearing conditions
  • Onboard sensors calculate energy usage and efficiency
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