Increase in industrial efficiency and sustainability

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, efficiency and sustainability are crucial. Siemens, a leader in the fields of automation and digitalization, is driving this transformation with the Siemens Xcelerator for Digital Drive Systems. This comprehensive digitalization offering addresses critical challenges and improves both efficiency and sustainability along the entire drive chain of the drive train. Let's explore some of these critical challenges and their effective solutions through innovative approaches.

Managing design complexity

Designing and commissioning drive systems often requires a significant amount of time and carries a potential for error, leading to increased costs and delays. DriveSim Engineer enables users to create a digital twin of the drive system, replicating all parameters and configurations in a virtual environment. By simulating the drive system before the physical installation, commissioning time can be significantly reduced and the overall system performance can be improved. The integration with TIA Portal (Startdrive) ensures a seamless workflow, reduces training requirements and improves accuracy in identifying and resolving potential problems, ultimately increasing productivity.

Ensuring reliable operations

Unplanned downtime and inefficiencies in drive systems disrupt operations and increase maintenance costs. Drivetrain Analyzer Cloud provides a reliable solution for intelligent condition monitoring. This cloud-based app provides insights into drive system behavior. The Connection Module IOT (CM IOT) improves monitoring capabilities with enhanced sensor technology and a new energy concept that supports both battery and wired power supply. This system helps prevent unplanned downtime by providing immediate information on anomalies and specific failure patterns, while also offering recommendations for reducing CO₂ emissions, energy consumption and costs.

Meeting the demands of high-performance monitoring

Monitoring high-speed and intermittent machines and ensuring their optimal performance present unique challenges. Drivetrain Analyzer X-Tools provides a PC-based solution for heavy-duty condition monitoring. This system includes new vibration and fast process parameters (FPP) connectivity modules, as well as advanced sensors and sensor cables. Drivetrain Analyzer X-Tools software supports dynamic data acquisition and manual analysis, enabling users to monitor critical parameters such as bearing temperature and housing vibrations. This comprehensive monitoring solution helps to achieve higher machine availability and a longer system service life.

Comprehensive digitalization with Siemens Xcelerator

The integration and optimization of drive systems over their entire lifecycle does not have to be complex and resource-intensive. The Siemens Xcelerator for digital drive systems offers a comprehensive range of IoT-enabled hardware and software that makes it possible to optimize drive systems from design to operation. This holistic approach improves efficiency and productivity while supporting sustainability initiatives. By connecting the real and digital worlds, Siemens Xcelerator provides the tools needed to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

In conclusion, these innovative solutions address the pressing challenges faced by today's industries. Through advanced simulation, virtual commissioning and intelligent condition monitoring, industries can achieve greater efficiency, reliability and sustainability. As industries continue to evolve, Siemens remains a trusted partner, driving digital transformation and helping customers overcome the complexities of modern industrial applications.