Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 36 2021 | Page 62

Analyse a PROFIBUS network and diagnose faults in less than 2 minutes using AI

Did you know that it takes 2 to 4 years to master an industrial protocol , like PROFIBUS or PROFINET fully ? Gaining , updating , and sharing that knowledge is a big challenge in this dynamic environment . In the process of faultfinding , analysing an industrial network can take a technician ...
- several days without a diagnostic solution
- multiple hours with a mobile diagnostic tool
- up to 45 minutes with a permanent monitoring system
With the SNAP Kit , you will be able to slash that time to 2 minutes or less ; a true time saver that directly guides engineers to the best repair path !
SNAP : IDENTIFYING THE CAUSE OF YOUR NETWORK ’ S ISSUES IN SECONDS
SNAP stands for Synthetic Neurologic Analytic Processor . This unique , self-learning feature digitalises the knowledge associated with determining physical layer faults [ i . e . oscilloscope measurements ] and message layer analysis [ i . e . hexadecimal messages ] and delivers it in a single automated monitoring service via Procentec ’ s ComBricks and Atlas solutions . The analysis is written using simple language
and images , removing the need to interpret complicated oscilloscope images and messages yourself .
ComBricks creates a base level of understanding of your network communication . Then , when the designed thresholds are reached , it creates a trigger file of either the physical or message layer information , communicates with Procentec ’ s Atlas solution , and then securely sends only this file rather than the complete network information to Procentec ’ s SNAP server .
A COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO MAINTAIN UPTIMES
Focusing on preventative scheduling maintenance or accelerating the time it takes to troubleshoot can result in significant savings . SNAP can be had for about a quarter of what it costs to employ a full-time field technician for a year , so the prevention of just one downtime session means that , for many operations , the tool pays for itself in next to no time .
YOUR NETWORK PARTNER
Procentec is the global leader in diagnostic and monitoring solutions for the industrial automation market . It develops and manufactures network components and products for PROFIBUS , PROFINET , EtherNet / IP and EtherCAT . Some of its products are the most recognised solutions on the market today .
It is also a certified PROFIBUS and PROFINET Competence and Training Centre . The Procentec Academy has certified over 4,000 engineers to implement and maintain their PROFINET and PROFIBUS networks to the highest standards available . In addition , experienced consultants assist on projects around the world , advising on architecture , engineering , training and commissioning .
For more information and personal advice , please contact Sean Ogborne ( UK Sales Manager ) via sogborne @ procentec . com or + 44 ( 0 ) 753 430 7696 .
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