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P R O D U C T N OT E

ABB AbilityTM Smart Sensor

Condition monitoring for low voltage motors

ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor is a

condition monitoring solution that
makes predictive maintenance
possible for low voltage motors. By
monitoring and analyzing data on
motor operating parameters, motor
users can avoid unexpected down-
time, optimize efficiency and
improve safety.

Enabling predictive maintenance for LV motors Easy-to-fit smart sensing technology

In the past, permanently installed condition monitor- At the heart of the solution is a compact sensor unit
ing was too expensive to use with the majority of LV that is easily attached to motors without the need
motors. As a result, most of these motors were run for wiring. Selected ranges of ABB LV motors can be
until they failed. ABB’s new cost-efficient solution factory fitted with the sensors as an option. For al-
changes all that. With a payback time estimated at less ready installed motors, retrofit kits are available that
than one year, it makes remote monitoring possible enable motors to be field upgraded with sensors.
for practically all LV motors – plants can even imple- Mounting and configuring the sensors takes only a
ment condition monitoring for their entire LV motor few minutes. They are compatible with almost all LV
fleet. Condition monitoring means that maintenance motors, whether new or old, from ABB or other vendors.
activities can be planned in advance, which reduces
downtime and supports longer motor lifetimes. The sensor monitors signals from the motor, accu-
rately measuring key parameters at regular intervals.
At the same time the solution generates ‘big data’ It transfers the data using built-in Bluetooth® Low
on the status of large numbers of motors, paving Energy technology to a smartphone or gateway and
the way for predictive maintenance and plant-wide to a secure cloud-based server. Data communications
optimization of operations and energy consumption. use industry standard encryption protocols, and all
data are stored in the cloud in an encrypted form.

Advanced algorithms based on ABB’s extensive

know-how analyze the data and produce meaningful
information. The server sends this information directly
to the user’s smartphone and to a dedicated ABB
Ability™ Smart Sensor portal. Data is also tracked
over time for trend analysis.
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Cloud-based Customer cloud &

ABB Ability™ platform networked systems

Gateway or
mobile phone

Service engineer Customer

portal

Ambient Sensors attached to the equipment Data export to .csv

conditions

— Intuitive interface There are also opportunities to optimize motors’

01 ABB’s condition
monitoring solution for LV Users can check the status of their motors at any energy consumption. By combining data on the
motors: The ABB Ability™ time with their smartphone via the ABB Ability™ energy consumption levels of individual motors with
Smart Sensor transmits
data via a smartphone Smart Sensor app. The interface includes a ‘traffic plant operating information, it is possible to select
or gateway to a secure light’ display to give a quick overview of all the motors the most appropriate motors to cut energy costs.
cloud service. Algorithms
analyze the data and that are being monitored. Users also receive clear The solution supports plant operators’ efforts to
convert it into meaningful recommendations on how to optimize maintenance reduce their overall cost of motor ownership.
information, which is sent
to the user’s smartphone and save costs.
and customer portal. Factory of the future with digital powertrains
RED Smart, connected factories are the future of manu-
Critical issue – failure likely soon. Take action as soon facturing. ABB Ability™ connects users to the power
as possible. of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). ABB Ability™
can combine data collected by the motor sensor with
YELLOW data from other connected equipment, such as
Operation can continue but the motor should be variable-speed drives and pumps. This data can be
watched closely and serviced at the next possible accessed and analyzed remotely, providing deeper
opportunity. insight into the health of the entire process. ABB
offers a unique digital advantage by combining
GREEN connectivity and data analytics with industrial
Motor fine – operation can continue. expertise to make operations efficient, predictable
and safe.
Smart motors and intelligent maintenance
ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor converts machines that
have always been rather simple into smart, wirelessly
connected devices. It provides meaningful informa-
tion on motor condition and performance, enabling
users to put intelligence into their maintenance.
Plants can now plan maintenance according to actual
needs rather than on the basis of time intervals or
operating hours alone. This cuts maintenance costs
and reduces or even eliminates unplanned stops.
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Parameters Description Availability

Measured parameters
Vibration: axial, radial, tangential mm/s or inch/sec, rms •
Skin temperature °C or °F •
Magnetic field (Data not shown; used in calculations) •
Accoustic signals (Data not shown; used in calculations) •
Time MM:dd:hh:mm:ss •
Vibration fft and time waveform Special report •
Calculated health parameters
Overall motor condition Traffic light for consolidated status •
Overall vibration Traffic light, mm/s or inch/sec, rms •
Bearing condition Traffic light, integer value •
Misalignment Traffic light, % •
Unbalance Traffic light •
Bent shaft Traffic light •
Rotor winding health Traffic light •
Calculated operating parameters
Output power kW •
Operating hours Hours •
Number of starts Integer value •
Speed Revolutions per minute (rpm) •
Motor supply frequency Hz •
Loading % of name plate full load power •
Torque Nm •
Direction of rotation Clockwise / counterclockwise •
Maintenance advice
Alerts, alarms, reminders In app, per e-mail, push, webhook •
Regreasing Remaining hours until next regreasing •
Sensor unit and battery status •
Certifications
IP 66 •
CE •

FCC, UL, C-UL •

NEC Intrinsically Safe Class 1, Div. 2 •
IECEx Intrinsically Safe Ex iB IIB T4 Gb, -40 oC to +80 oC •
Compatibility
Induction motors Frame sizes: 140-440 (NEMA), 56-450 (IEC) •
Permanent magnet/synchronous reluctance motors •
Safe area motors •
Hazardous area motors •
Continuous and intermittent duty •
Fixed speed and variable speed •
Old and new motors •
ABB and non-ABB motors •

• = AVAILABLE
• = AVAILABLE IN FUTURE RELEASE (2019)
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