As an optional but powerful predictive maintenance feature, Beckhoff Smart System Diagnosis (B/SSD) establishes real-time monitoring for effective predictive maintenance in motion control systems and machines overall. B/SSD can now be integrated into the AM8000, AM8300, AM8500, AM8700, and AM8800 servomotor series from Beckhoff.

Precise in-motor measurement of vibration, humidity, and temperature provides the basis for statistical evaluation of system health with TwinCAT Analytics software, enabling effective predictive maintenance. This enables continuous monitoring of machine conditions and processes with timely interventions to ensure efficient operation and maximum machine uptime. Built into proven One Cable Technology (OCT) available on AM8000 servomotors, B/SSD requires no additional sensors or sensor cables, keeping the wiring work similar to that of a standard motor.

Vibration measurements can be performed as an average value (RMS), with peak values, or statistically (kurtosis) up to +/-50 g. This covers detection for bearing and gearbox damage, imbalance, misalignments, various shocks and impacts, and more. B/SSD also offers temperature monitoring from -40 to 125 °C and humidity monitoring from 0 to 100%.

With full B/SSD integration in TwinCAT Analytics, both live data and historical data can be recorded, clearly visualized, and processed into valuable, dashboard-ready information for machine optimization.

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