Four Dimensions of Smart Sensor Technology: Diagnostics

The dimension Diagnostics allow operators to look into the future, in order to detect process deviations in advance and prevent unplanned system downtimes.

Smart Sensors will even send a notification independently if safe operation is at risk. Thanks to predictive maintenance, flexible, needs-based maintenance schedules can be created, helping reduce service costs. If problems should arise, however, the cause can be easily determined thanks to comprehensive visualization options, avoiding unplanned system downtimes.

Diagnostics: added value for your application

Sensor self-monitoring during setup and operation

Advance detection of disturbances prevents unplanned system downtimes
Predictive remote maintenance enables accurate service schedules and saves money and time
Time-consuming troubleshooting is no longer necessary, as the service message can be accurately localized

Sensor self-monitoring during setup and operation

Monitoring of key process parameters

Ensuring product quality through monitoring of production parameters
Advance detection of disturbances prevents unplanned system downtimes
Predictive remote maintenance enables accurate service schedules and saves time, money and stress
Time-consuming troubleshooting is no longer necessary, as the service message can be accurately localized

Integrated diagnostic function when forming

Visualization of detection signals and parameters for detailed process and detection analysis

More transparency in the production process for a better understanding of procedures
Fast troubleshooting in case a fault occurs
Visualization of process changes

Visualization of process parameters in the timber industry

SICK Smart Sensors Diagnostics Increased Productivity

Increased productivity and short downtimes thanks to extensive and innovative diagnostic options

Fast on-site diagnostics thanks to the Sick Safety Assistance App
Creation of a comprehensive PDF diagnostic report including error history, error type, error cause and error elimination
The outputting of signal strength per beam enables the need for cleaning or realignment to be detected early

Smart Sensors: diagnostic data via IO-Link or NFC and SICK Safety Assistant App