This new system puts pumps into the internet of things
KSB
A new pump monitoring system, called KSB Guard, consists of networked vibration and temperature sensors fitted directly to the pump (photo), thereby making equipment availability at the plant level transparent. The system ensures that changes in the operating behavior of the machine are detected at an early stage, and maintenance work can be better planned, without having to be on site with the pump. Unlike previous systems, KSB Guard is well suited for retrofitting, says the company. The sensor unit is attached to the bearing bracket or the drive lantern of the pump using a magnet and adhesive, and can be mounted during operation, with no need for changes to the machine. Data, captured hourly, can be transferred directly and wirelessly (in encrypted form) to the cloud via a gateway for processing. Users can query the status data of all monitored pumps at any time and from any location using their mobile phone, a tablet or a PC. The aim of the newly developed solution is to create a cost-effective interface to the internet of things (IoT) for all types of pumps. Hall 8.0, Stand H14 — KSB SE & Co. KGaA, Frankenthal, Germany