Beckhoff’s TwinCAT Analytics software includes more condition monitoring functions

TwinCAT Analytics software from Beckhoff offers a complete workflow from acquisition of data to its storage and analysis to dashboards for continuous machine monitoring. Traditional condition monitoring algorithms are available in the software using simple configuration with no programming requirements. This addition optimizes both the standard workflow and spontaneous measurements, such as during machine commissioning or service, says the company.

The numerous algorithms support moment coefficients, discrete classification, and vibration assessment according to the ISO standard, in addition to functions such as magnitude spectrum, envelope spectrum, zoom FFT, power cepstrum, and multiple RMS calculations. All functions are available as standard PLC function blocks, which means that condition monitoring functions integrate directly and easily into the machine controller.