Vibration monitoring key to preventing wastewater pump failures

In a wastewater treatment plant, spiral pump gearbox failures occurred repeatedly in the sludge recirculation pumping station, causing the site to use submersible pumps to maintain the flow.  The introduction of vibration monitoring was key to preventing further wastewater pump failures.   The maximum service life of a gearbox is about two and a half […]

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999 HMIs | The changing face of the HMI in the UK

999 HMIs | The changing face of the HMI in the UK   The Human Machine Interface (HMI) plays an increasingly important role for machine builders in the UK.  In addition to the increasing machine functionality, they are a window on the capability of machine.  No matter how competent the machine, the HMI is what […]

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How IMO i3D controller HMI retrofit provides OEE for machine owner

How IMO i3D controller HMI retrofit improves machine OEE   The IMO i3D intelligent HMI  was selected to update the control system of an existing grain processing and cleaning line to improve productivity.  Changes were made to increase the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by improving the monitoring, and to support the handling requirements of differing […]

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Mitsubishi smartRTU uses hacker proof SSL encrypted VPN tunnels

Mitsubishi smartRTU uses hacker proof SSL encrypted VPN tunnels   Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a range of intelligent  RTUs for the reliable monitoring and control of remote assets.  The smartRTU supports protocols such as DNP3 and IEC 60870.  SSL technology provides protection for essential infrastructure data against potential attacks from hackers and cyber terrorism.   […]

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ABB ACH550 HVAC dedicated energy saving drives

ABB ACH550 HVAC dedicated energy saving drives   ACH550 HVAC drives from ABB UK make maintaining a building’s comfort zone easy, quick and energy efficient. The drives control the speed of pump, fan and compressor motors used in air handling units, cooling towers, chillers and other heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications. When correctly […]

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