I'm trying to set up a maintenance programme for a high number of drives (excess of 2000) within the production facility.
I want to understand what can influence my programme to help me set it up correctly?
2007-04-23 08:04:48 · 2 answers · asked by MUIR S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
multiple factors could well apply here depending on the stability of the facilty they are based in.
temperature, physical shock, etc could all well play a part.
there are also MTBF (mean time between failure) factors that could affect the maintenance schedule. correct and accurate documentaion will help ensure correct maintenance intervals are observed. check also the manufacturers recommendations for the drives.
2007-04-23 09:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by krisor57 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ambient temperature is a big one. Amount of heat generated by electronics while running the motors at their usual speeds is another. Total run time is another. Number of starts is another. How well the ratings of the drives are matched to the applications is another (or mismatched by being underpowered). The inherent quality of the drives (cheap heat sinks) and poor quality electronics (overloaded components) also has a brand-specific effect.
The control system should provide statistics on run time, starts, ambient temperatures, and drive temperatures at least which is a big input to your maintenance routines.
2007-04-23 23:08:12 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋