scribes the motor in the context of its environment. During operation, new data is regularly fed in and compared with the model – hourly, daily or as needed. Data quality plays a central role. To achieve valid results, the recorded signals must sufficiently represent the machine’s operating state. That is why maxon works closely with customers to define suitable measurement cycles. These may include standardized motion sequences that reflect typical load situations. This creates a robust model tailored to the specific application. An open platform By default, data processing takes place in the cloud. Customers can view and download their data. No personal data is required. All data can be anonymized by the customer, apart from the drive’s item and serial numbers. The platform has an open design and can be integrated into existing system
environments via an API. Motors, elec- tronic components, and controllers re- main unchanged. The only requirement is the installation of a software package on the master controller that transmits the data using the standardized MQTT communication protocol. If the machine is already connected to the internet and the controller can acquire data, the sys- tem can be operational within a few days. maxon MIND is positioned as a spe- cialized solution for demanding appli- cations. It focuses on an in-depth anal- ysis of the physical properties of the drive system. The combination of tech- nical focus, industrial robustness, and an open architecture delivers not just data, but tangible insights. This turns the motor into not only a drive, but also a central element of con- dition monitoring – and the key to greater efficiency, safety, and availability in con- nected production environments.
About the author Claude Jaquemet is Business Development Manager Digital Business at maxon Group. His work focuses on digital solutions that use drive data to generate insights into the condition of machines and systems.
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