A reference architecture for condition monitoring

摘要

Condition monitoring and diagnostic systems support the operators of machines and plants. By these means, machine operators can run their plants efficiently, perform effective preventive maintenance and supply superordinate information systems with valid machine data. This paper describes the VDMA reference architecture for condition monitoring systems. The components of the architecture are described and their application across all levels of an automation system is shown, combining the single functions to a complete condition monitoring system.