SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING ERRORS AND DEFECTS OF COMPONENTS OF A MACHINE AND DETECTING AND DIAGNOSING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN A HAZARDOUS WORKSPACE SURROUNDING THE MACHINE

摘要

A system for diagnosing errors and defects of components of a machine and detecting and diagnosing environmental conditions in a hazardous workspace surrounding the machine is provided. The system includes a transmitter system located on the machine and a machine mounted locator located on the machine. Locating means for determining the coordinates of the machine mounted locator relative to the transmitter system are also provided, The system also includes error detection means for determining whether the coordinates of the machine mounted locator relative to the transmitter system are within programmed parameters.