What is the iCOF^® condition monitoring device?

The iCOF^® condition monitoring device helps monitor the condition of a bottling or canning line by continuously measuring the coefficient of friction, independently from operator intervention.

Beverage plants have less resources available to monitor and maintain the conveyors. Continuous and automatic condition monitoring can be a great help to make sure that the line efficiency stays at the desired high level.

Why Coefficient of Friction?

Variations in the coefficient of friction are a good indicator of changing conditions or pollution of the conveyor. Especially in dry running lines, the friction is a key factor for the proper handling and flow of containers. A permanent control process will help maintain the optimum conditions and thus guarantee the line efficiency.

How does it work? 

The iCOF^® condition monitoring device can be mounted on a conveyor and integrated in the line control system. It measures the friction at regular intervals that can be set by the user. Obtained data is used to calculate the average value as well as the standard deviation and the trend. The values can trigger a signal once a pre-set limit is passed. Based on this signal, the user can check the situation and decide about the required corrective action. Output is done through ethernet or Modbus connections. Obviously for integration in the line control system, a close cooperation with the OEM is required. The iCOF device can also be used as a stand-alone or portable device for spot measurements.

Where can it be used?

The iCOF^® device can be used throughout the line wherever it makes sense to temporarily or continuously monitor the friction to collect performance data, obtain data for trouble shooting or to act as continuous input for the line controls.

Features:

• Real time monitoring of the line condition
• Addressing all container type (PET, glass and cans)
• The iCOF condition device continuously measures the coefficient of friction
• The iCOF condition device calculates average value, standard deviation and a trend
• The iCOF condition device triggers an alarm if pre-set limits are reached
• The iCOF condition device can be portable or integrated in line control system

Benefits:

• No operator intervention required for measuring
• Easy to define optimum cleaning regime: “Smart Cleaning”
• Corrective action can be scheduled before efficiency is affected
• Long term line condition can be analyzed using data from the iCOF® device

iCOF^® CONDITION MONITORING DEVICE ACCESSORIES

CONTROLLER

Item description: ICOF-CONTROLLER MODULE

Item number: AA8317592

STAND ALONE: Secondary mode, for portable use and quick installation

a) CONTROLLER MODE

7 Inches touch screen, 24V industrial tablet, waterproof

Software and GUI embedded into the controller

Easy and quick connection to the iCOF device

(pre set plugs and cables)

Plug and play 

Easy fixing to the conveyor frame

USB HARDWARE PEN

Item description: USB Hardware Pen

Item number: AA8314759

STAND ALONE: Secondary mode, for portable use and quick installation

b) PC MODE

Alternative mode (not recommended - PC often not allowed in line)

It requires software for data aquisition (available)

It requires PLC emulator (hardware key supplied apart)

24V adaptor to line current for iCOF condition monitoring device supplied as optional on request.

iCOF - COMPLETE UNIT

Item description: ICOF-PET Item number: AA1313628
Item description: ICOF-CAN Item number: AA1313629
Item description: ICOF-GLASS Item number: AA1313630

iCOF SPARE PARTS - SLIDERS ONLY

Item description: ICOF-SLIDER-PET Item number: AA1313631
Item description: ICOF-SLIDER-CAN Item number: AA1313629
Item description: ICOF-SLIDER-GLASS Item number: AA1313633

POWER SUPPLY

Item description: ICOF-KIT POWER SUPPLY

Item number: AA8314771

100-240V 24V-1.25A 50-60HZ

Box includes:

• iCOF^® condition monitoring device
• Puck
• Slider (PET, CAN or GLASS)
• Set of screws for slider
• Screw driver
• USB drive with GUI

PORTABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Item description: ICOF SUPPORT B520x1100xH1800mm

Item number: AA8314759

Mainly meant for stand alone use, for quick measures

or when different measuring points are required

Easy assembly

Made of aluminum tubes (abt 20kg weigth)

Overall dimensions: 1100 x 520 x 1800 mm

Work layer: adjustable from 979 to 1226 mm