Electricity and Control May 2020

PLANT MAINTENANCE, TEST + MEASUREMENT : PRODUCTS + SERVICES

Condition monitoring for measurement devices ABB is introducing a predictive maintenance solution that can help customers minimise environmental impacts and increase safety on industrial sites. ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for measurement devices is a digital solution that will keep continuous gas analysers under control to ensure clean air operations. The new digital solution keeps track of the health of ABB measurement devices. Performing real-time data analysis, ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for measurement devices identifies problems fast, drawing attention to significant or undesirable changes in device conditions. Regular status check reports provide users with recommendations based on the status of devices, allowing on-site personnel to use their own expertise and enabling remote assistance from ABB when required. “By implementing the predictive maintenance approach of ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for measurement devices, equipment can be monitored and managed actively to prevent problems arising. This enables customers to make informed decisions to optimise operations,” said Christine Declerck, Global Service Manager Measurement & Analytics. She adds: “Customers are facing growing regulations on emissions. ABB is committed to helping them address environmental impacts with solutions like the ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for measurement devices, improving energy efficiency and increasing industrial productivity.” Predictive maintenance reduces customers’ potential safety risks and helps them avoid statutory penalties. It also lowers operating and maintenance costs as a result of fewer unplanned outages and less emergency maintenance being required. When carried out through the ABB Ability™ condition monitoring solution it ensures a high level of availability and reliability of equipment, reducing repairs and preventing downtime. Furthermore, Condition Monitoring for measurement devices allows the customer to move to a planned upgrade cycle for assets, to extend product lifecycles and increase return on investment. Temperature dry-well calibrators WIKA’s innovative CTD4000 series of temperature calibrators have been designed for on-site applications and for the severe conditions of the naval and marine sectors.

The digital solution also provides a streamlined process with one supplier responsible for all equipment management and maintenance. It can be used together with ABB Ability™ Remote Assistance for measurement devices and Dynamic QR code assistance for analysers, or as a stand-alone solution. The new digital solution is part of the ABB Advanced Services offering for Measurement & Analytics which is dedicated to enabling improved use and performance of automation equipment, processes, and personnel. Allied services include ABB Ability™ Verification for measurement devices, and My Measurement Assistant. ABB Ability™ Verification for measurement devices is an extendable application that connects with field devices over applicable protocols to provide in-situ verification. My Measurement Assistant is a web application that offers commissioning and troubleshooting checklists and maintenance video tutorials. As a technology leader in the digital transformation of industries, ABB focuses on four primary sectors: electrification, industrial automation, motion, and robotics & discrete automation, all of which are supported by the ABB Ability™ digital platform. For more information contact Jacolize Goosen at ABB.Tel: +27 (0) 60 533 1136, email: Jacolize.goosen@za.abb.com, visit: www.abb.com

Condition monitoring for measurement devices enables users to monitor and manage on-site equipment actively.

control of the process and the quality of the final product. Special attention was given to reducing the weight and size of the calibrators, and reinforcing their robustness, by using an aluminium body and aluminium or stainless steel for many internal parts. With the available standard inserts, the calibrators are versatile and can be easily adapted for the calibration of temperature probes with most common diameters. Customer-specific inserts and bores are available on request. For more information contact WIKA Instruments. Tel: +27 (0)11 621 0000, email: sales.za@wika.com or visit: www.wika.co.za

Ease of use and their light, compact and practical design are key features that make them ideal for use in industrial processes where the calibration of the temperature measurement systems is essential for the

The CTD4000 series of calibrators are versatile and easy to use in calibrating temperature measurement systems.

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