Reliable process data acquisition

Use data to optimize your machines and production processes

  • Decisions regarding the optimization of machines and production processes are made based on machine and system data
  • The collection and evaluation of values such as flow rates, currents, and temperatures enables predictive maintenance
  • Process data acquisition improves machine performance and reduces machine downtime
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Overview of process data acquisition in machine building

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Smart data – identify and evaluate
It’s not about collecting as much machine and production data as possible. It is important to identify, record, and evaluate the right key figures. This is the only way to draw meaningful conclusions about production. This in turn makes it possible to optimize machine and production processes.
Smart data – identify and evaluate
All relevant data – at a glance at any time
Decisions regarding the optimization of machines and production processes are made based on machine and system data.
All relevant data – at a glance at any time

Product overview

CONTACTRON machine manager with the associated energy measurement system
Monitor machines
The machine manager CONTACTRON unifies precise energy measurement with displaying and monitoring the key parameters of motors, machines, and other three-phase loads.
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Multifunctional EMpro energy measuring device
Acquire and monitor energy data
The network-capable EMpro energy measuring devices detect and monitor the electrical parameters of your machines.
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Current transformers, current and voltage transducers
Convert and measure currents
Use current transformers to convert high alternating currents up to 4000 A to low currents of 1 or 5 A.
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PLCnext Control devices from the Axiocontrol series
Acquire machine data and transfer it to the cloud
In addition to performing conventional control tasks, the PLCnext Control devices also acquire operating data.
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Global access to data
Proficloud.io provides you with an overview of your machine and system data from anywhere in the world. This enables you to continuously improve processes based on the Proficloud.io solution.
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Digital Factory now
Use your existing machine and process data to design a production system that is flexible, efficient, and sustainable. Secure your competitive edge by setting up new, data-centric business models.
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Current transducer – MACX MCR-SL-CAC- 5-I
Measure currents
Our MCR current transducers can be used to acquire direct, alternating, and distorted currents. The portfolio ranges from configurable devices for precisely mapping low measuring ranges up to 55 A to universal measuring transducers for high currents up to 600 A.
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Controlling in the control cabinet

The digitalization, networking, and globalization of business and technical systems are generating new requirements for automation. Phoenix Contact therefore provides future-oriented PLCs, I/O systems, and PLC software.

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Connection of sensors and actuators in the field in machine building

Signal transmission

There are many different requirements when it comes to controlling machines. While the machine controller is well protected against environmental influences in control cabinets, numerous sensors and actuators as well as their connection are installed in exposed conditions in the field. COMPLETE line provides solutions for the flexible, modular, and efficient connection of these components in the field.

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Application examples

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IoT-based energy management in manufacturing
The IoT-capable energy measuring devices and the intuitive, flexible features of the IoT-based energy management service help with cloud-based data collection and meaningful visualization.
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Further information

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Brochure – products and services for managing your energy
Our coordinated portfolio of sensors and measuring technology can save you a great deal of effort when it comes to energy data acquisition.
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All information about cloud computing
Proficloud.io from Phoenix Contact provides you with professional, integrated cloud solutions for your automation.
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