Bimba IntelliSens - Manual (Page 54)

IntelliSense ® Manual
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Q: Can I use IntelliSense ® to only offer alarms when there are changes in temperature and/or pressure?
A: IntelliSense ® offers configurable alarm thresholds for temperature, pressure, extend and retract times. These values
are utilized by the IntelliSense ® SIM unit in the predictive algorithm. These values are also stored in the SIM’s MOD-
BUS RTU Holding Registers and can be accessed by a controls system to create alarms or drive actions based on
user programmed conditions.
Q: How often do I need to calibrate the IntelliSense ® system?
A: The IntelliSense ® system requires only the initial installation period to calibrate the SIM and sensor pair to the users’
system.
Q: When/why do I need to reset the IntelliSense ® system?
A: It is recommend that after you replace a failed actuator being monitored by IntelliSense ® , the cycle count on the
SIM unit be reset. However, due to the predictive functionality of the system, the life expectancy will begin to trend
upward and continue to track the system’s remaining life.
Q: How many cylinders can I view on a single dash board?
A: The IntelliSense
® dash board shows the basic status of Green (healthy), Yellow (Alerted), and Red (Failed) for all
the SIM units attached to the Data Gateway. The limit of SIMs that can be attached to the Data Gateway is set at 12
units.
Q: How many cylinders can I use with a single data gateway?
A: Due to the 100 GB capacity of the Data Gateway Bimba recommends no more than 12 SIM units are attached.
Please keep in mind the more SIM units being logged on a Data Gateway, the shorter the time frame in which data
can be logged.
Q: Who can I contact to discuss if IntelliSense ® is right for my application?
A: Use the bimba.com website to find the IntelliSense ® Certified Distributor in your area.
Q: Do I need a PLC for IntelliSense ® ?
A: IntelliSense ® is a standalone product offering monitoring of a system’s performance, current status, and predicted
life expectancy. The system offers a MODBUS RTU network connection so that users can interface the system with
their choice MODBUS RTU master device. A PLC is not required with an IntelliSense
® application.
Q: Can I use IntelliSense ® on hydraulic cylinders?
A: At this time IntelliSense ® is not supported for use with hydraulic cylinders.
Q: Do you need switches on the cylinder?
A: Limit switches have no effect on an IntelliSense
® installation.
Q: Can IntelliSense ® be used to monitor a valve?
A: At this time IntelliSense ® has only been verified with Bimba’s Original Line cylinder.