igus isense e-chain monitoring range

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igus has released an improved range of isense e-chain monitoring products.

The isense EC.RC (e-chain run control) system monitors the operating status of e-chains, especially in guide troughs used on long travel applications. Sensors measure and check the position of the energy chain; in this way, the machine is prevented from continuing to operate when mechanical faults occur. This means that total loss of the chain or an electrical shutdown (for example, due to cable damage) are prevented.

The EC.M module is mounted on the moving end of the chain and automatically records its status, ie, acceleration, speed, temperature and completed cycles. The distance travelled and the remaining service life of the system can be derived from this. igus has also improved the CF.Q module, with which the data of the intelligent chainflex cables are gathered. Due to continuous measurement of the electrical properties, ambient temperature and the number of cycles, a possible failure of the cable is predicted in advance.

The icom communication module, which gathers and transfers all the values of these systems, has been improved and now communicates mostly wirelessly, making it easier to integrate into existing production, with only a single icom module needed for several systems. In addition, users can now connect other manufacturers’ data-generating units which monitor status to the icom module.