LAPP’s New Data Cable Monitoring Device Simplifies Preventative Maintenance
Florham Park, N.J. – September 01, 2022. LAPP has introduced its ETHERLINE® GUARD data monitoring device for data cables. This compact, easy-to-use unit lets users carry out maintenance measures on data cables according to their actual condition and performance — to avoid unexpected failures.
Although LAPP ETHERLINE® Industrial Ethernet (IE) cables are durable and long-lasting, they are subjected to repeated dynamic movements with high speeds and strong torsion that over time will require maintenance. ETHERLINE® GUARD acquires sensor data about the physical properties of cables, so users can monitor actual cable performance and implement a preventative maintenance strategy. Planned downtimes increase plant and equipment availability and avoid unexpected failures, reducing maintenance costs and improving productivity. ETHERLINE® GUARD’s features include:
- Real-time status display. Users can detect cable wear and plan the optimal replacement time in advance.
- Simple data analysis. LAPP’s patented preventative maintenance algorithms make it easy to detect irregularities in the analyzed data.
- Easy commissioning. Automated “teach-in” takes just a few minutes.
- Space-saving design. The unit measures 49 mm by 36 mm, with a 76.5-mm height structure at any time.
- Easy to implement. ETHERLINE® GUARD does not require a new data cable or changes to the cable design, and it allows upgrades within the existing network
- Reliable cloud communication. The MQTT interface enables status and data evaluation, settings, WiFi configuration and updates.
ETHERLINE® GUARD is particularly recommended for 100BASE-TX (up to 100 Mbit/s) data cables in accordance with IEEE 802.3 as well as EtherCAT®, EtherNET/IPtm and 2-pair PROFINET® applications. Two versions are available: cable-bound LAN version PM03T and wireless Wi-Fi version PM02TWA.