ABB What is DriveMonitor™?

What is DriveMonitor™?

DriveMonitor™ is a diagnostic intelligent system that consists of a hardware

module inside the drive, as well as a software layer that automatically collects

and analyses selected drive signals and parameters.

In its basic functionality DriveMonitor™ “watches” the converter of a drive system.

Its role is to continuously monitor the status and to respond when changes occur.

Potential trigger events are unexpected drive stoppages, alarms

(signals crossing threshold values) and user parameter changes. DriveMonitor™

also generates application-specific alarms and measurements.

This data is extremely useful in determining the root cause of an event.

With extra diagnostic packages, DriveMonitor™ can also monitor other drive system

components, such as main circuit breaker, transformer and the driven machine.

At the highest level, special packages related to the application, such as rolling mills,

water pumps, and compressors, can be integrated into the system.

This expansion can be done at any point in time according to customer preferences.

Scalability and flexibility are the biggest advantages of the DriveMonitor™ system.

DriveMonitor™-based diagnostic routines are valuable extensions to any plant-level

asset management program.

Functions

Triggering

• Programmable event-driven analysis

• Initiation of time-based predefined diagnostic actions such as data collection,

processing and reporting

Fault treatment

• Registration of fault history by:- saving the content of data loggers, - executing

preventive monitoring of predefined signals and parameters after the drive restart

Monitoring

• Continuous monitoring of pre-selected signals and parameters

• Calculation of performance indicators and alarms according to customized rules

• Aggregation and use of other signals from external OPC sources to enhance the

diagnostic capability

Reporting

• Comprehensive customized status reports on predefined time schedule