Reliable Sensors for Condition Monitoring

KEYENCE provides a data acquisition system (DAQ) that is not limited to the scope of measurement. Many monitoring equipment can only measure one type of data for which they are designed. Our DAQ solutions can measure different parameters, including temperature, voltage, displacement, and condition.

Multi-aspect and multi-channel measurements are other benefits provided by KEYENCE DAQ solutions. In some cases, worn bearings could cause a machine or system to vibrate excessively. However, that may not be the only factor contributing to such a state or condition. Voltage inconsistency or a temperature swing could happen somewhere in the system concurrently with the rise in vibration.

A monitoring system only designed to measure a specific type of parameter will fall short in situations like the one described. With KEYENCE measurement solutions, engineers and operators can check for different signals and simultaneously acquire signals from multiple sources or sensors.

KEYENCE offers several sensors for measuring and monitoring specific conditions in industrial equipment and machines:

• Flow Sensor: Flow sensors provide stable liquid flow rate measurement, for example, in piping and hoses. The sensor can be used to measure the state of cooling in an industrial coolant system.
• Airflow and Pressure Sensor: These can simultaneously monitor the rate of airflow and pressure in systems such as pneumatic conveyor systems and air compressors.
• Air Quality Multi-Sensors: Air quality multi-sensors can monitor airflow, pressure, humidity, and temperature. It is used to monitor the pneumatic machine’s air quality.
• Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ): Our multi-input DAQ, the NR-X Series, provides a range of measurement monitoring for different parameters, including temperature voltage, current and vibration.

Condition monitoring sensors are important in different applications:

• Quality Control: Condition monitoring equipment can monitor production processes and components to ensure consistency and quality.
• Energy Management: Information gathered from measurement sensors can be used to optimize heat transfer in water cooling systems.
• Predictive Maintenance: Data collected from condition monitoring sensors can be used to predict when equipment or a machine component is likely to fail. This way, maintenance can be scheduled accordingly to eliminate downtime.

KEYENCE multi-input condition monitoring solutions can help predict machine or component failure. This insight can inform preventive maintenance efforts. Our DAQ data loggers help identify performance anomalies via real-time data collection and analysis. The benefits include reduced maintenance costs, increased uptime, and overall system efficiency.

Aside from dedicated sensors that can monitor unique conditions in industrial applications, KEYENCE offers DAQ systems that provide multi-input data acquisition solutions. Our DAQ machine condition monitoring system can measure up to eight data types, including temperature, strain, voltage, and distance.

A multi-input data logger like the NR-500 Series collects multiple measurement signals from different sources, ensuring the reliability of your machinery and industrial processes.

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