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Where can I find information on the installation and commissioning of i.Sense CF.D for cable monitoring?

Richard Habering | 26. November 2021

Cables typically last for many years, but with many cycles of high speed and severe bending, it is beneficial to have the connection systems monitored to avoid unforeseen production failures. igus offers a ready-to-install solution for this with i.Sense CF.D from smart plastics. This is a condition monitoring product that evaluates the current performance of […]

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Which connections or interfaces have the actual i.Sense CF.D monitoring device?

Richard Habering | 26. November 2021

The innovative sensor technology for bus and Ethernet cables from i.Sense CF.D is particularly space-saving and compact in its design and can be retrofitted into the existing cable setup at any time – keyword retrofit. The sensor is operated with an economical 5V DC and is resistant to vibration and shock according to DIN EN […]

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In which ambient conditions can I operate the CF.D sensors for monitoring cables at risk of failure?

Richard Habering | 26. November 2021

Predictive maintenance is an important tool for avoiding unplanned machine downtime. The basis for this are status values, which are determined by the i.Sense CF.D sensors from the physical specifications of the data transmission. The real-time evaluation in the i.Cee dashbord makes it possible to detect the wear limit of a cable and to plan […]

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What do the different colour codes or alarm messages on my i.Sense CF.D monitoring device mean?

Richard Habering | 26. November 2021

i.Sense CF.D from smart plastics determines the data transmission characteristics of the cables during operation using high-frequency technology. The output takes place both in the i.Cee dashboard and directly via a coloured alarm message: LED (lit) Description Green+ LED button Device is working properly Green/red (alternating) + LED button Device starts up Red + LED […]

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