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Maintenance Advantage:
Make your condition monitoring data work for you
Smart automation not only increases turbine efficiency, but also helps to structure and connect the ever-increasing masses of data involved.
WITH AN AGING FLEET COMES INCREASED EXPENSES,
unexpected failures, and unplanned downtime. Regain control over your turbines with CMS and start planning for your tomorrow.
Condition monitoring systems (CMS) equip turbines with sensors that continuously monitor vibrations across the drivetrain at key locations from the main bearing to the generator. As components begin to wear and degrade, very specific patterns appear within the vibrations which are acquired by the sensors and identified by the CMS unit. In near real-time, these patterns are analysed to localize
the defect, diagnose the issue, and assess the severity. With this knowledge, operators can then plan targeted maintenance activities around an optimal schedule (low wind speeds, multiple repairs, etc.), resulting in reduced O&M spending and a quick return on investment. “Bachmann also has products that are tailor-made for wind turbines and wind farms. They are easy to retrofit, control integrated and user- friendly. The knowledge from 20 years of monitoring wind turbines in Europe is combined in our wind power SCADA, atvise® visualisations and in the highly robust hardware”, says Brian Hill, General Manager of Bachmann’s North American office.
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
BACHMANN’S PLC INTEGRATED CMS
Utilizing the existing turbine controller to
operate the CMS unit doesn’t only save
money by making use of the existing
controller and tower communication, but
it provides a future oriented solution. Fully
integrated CMS opens the door to smart
automation driven by machine health and
resulting in optimal yield. With system
security at the core of Bachmann’s M1
platform, this means safe and reliable results for years to come. “With a capable Bachmann controller already in place, it becomes very cost effective to install a Bachmann integrated CMS with only a few new pieces of hardware. Saving cost by not needing additional networking infrastructure when compared to traditional stand-alone systems,” emphasizes Hill. Stand-alone CMS options are also available for wind turbines not controlled by a Bachmann M1 system. “Depending on the design, an integrated installation can be aimed for here as well as a stand-alone solution,” adds Brian Hill.
There is a 30 per cent cost difference between being able to use all the available data and not having it at your disposal.
The Security You Need, the Access You Want
Flexible and secure SCADA solutions by Bachmann
Is your fleet at risk for cyber-attacks?
Wind power is rapidly growing and with it comes increased cyber-security issues. While legacy SCADA systems can provide the access owners want, they carry inherent security vulnerabilities. Upgrading to a new SCADA system doesn’t mean you have to settle for restricted access.
Bachmann’s Wind Power SCADA (WPS) solution delivers layer-based security, including end-to-end encryption (SSL/TLS), continuous security logging and user-defined access levels.
Security uncompromising
Cutting edge communication based on international standards, such as OPC UA and IEC 61400-25, WPS provides safe and reliable web-based access to
all of your turbine data from any smart device, pc, or tablet. Gain access
to mixed fleets with a single flexible SCADA platform and create the visualization specific to your business’ needs.
Contact us today Bachmann electronic Corp. Charlestown, MA 02129, USA T: +1 617 5803 301 [email protected]
Come see us at
AWEA Wind Project O&M and Safety Conference February 26–27, 2020 Coronado, CA, Booth 129
www.bachmann.info
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