L.B. Bohle Innovativ 02/2018 EN

A new platform for all
PLCs by L.B. Bohle
“b.sure ® ” allows machine operators to monitor their
process data at all times on their mobile device
In order to detect deviations from process parameters or error
messages at an early stage, the system operators must have
access to the operating panels at all times. Today, system error
and warning signals are often displayed merely through status
light indicators. “However, if the machine operator cannot see
the status light, the system may stop in the event of a fault or
continue to run with the wrong parameters,” explains Executive
Director Thorsten Wesselmann.
The new app, b.sure ® , avoids downtime or
faulty production
These failures can be avoided because all systems with programmable
logic controllers (PLC) already collect a wide range
of process and operating data which is immediately available
on the machines. “With b.sure ® , we have developed an application
whereby the operating data and parts of the process
data are sent to and processed by a communications server.
This means that the customer can keep track of the processes
from authorized end devices or from the PC workstation. We
take the individual customer’s pharmaceutical environment
into account and retain the data on the customer’s network.”
“The system operator not only receives a message in the event
of a system fault, but also if the parameters deviate from the
setpoints.” The operator can also monitor several plants in
parallel and respond quickly. Wesselmann: “The operator gains
valuable time to take measures that safeguard the quality of
the product.
Authorized operators follow the process
b.sure ® is web-based and can be opened either on the respective
device or via a link in an email. To prevent unauthorized
access, an administrator must authorize specific individuals
beforehand on the communications server. Operators cannot
change the processes themselves via b.sure ® .
Keeping track of maintenance intervals with b.sure ®
“In addition, the app contains a maintenance mode with notification
function that will transmit information about upcoming
maintenance and calibration,” says Thorsten Wesselmann.
b.sure ® can be used on all machines
with a PLC, such as this BFC 50 TriPan,
and offers many advantages for the
operator.
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