Control software offers smarter factory benefits

摘要

Managing the changes in data collection direct from devices and taking advantage of the opportunities they present, requires more sophisticated software such as LR Smartobserver, an 'out-of-the-box' application software product from ifm electronic. Indeed, the company uses this product successfully at its Tettnang plant in its filter monitoring in the sensor production area. Prior to installation, filters were replaced at regular maintenance intervals. In the process, filters were often replaced either too early when they were hardly dirty or too late, which in the worst case can cause costly production losses.