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i-BRUSH® CONNECT

Cloud-based carbon brush monitoring and visibility

i-BRUSH® Connect is a cloud-based carbon brush monitoring solution for motors and generators. It provides remote access to brush condition, alarms and trends without the need for local monitoring infrastructure.

Monitor brush performance through a secure cloud interface and gain instant access to status, alarms and trend data from anywhere. Designed for quick deployment and minimal integration requirements, i-BRUSH® Connect provides remote visibility with minimal complexity.

System Overview

Operating data can be displayed on any PC or HMI display. With knowledge of remaining brush life, the future maintenance can easily be planned to secure uptime.

  • Can be retrofitted to any existing installation
  • Fits most common brush holder/slip ring designs on the market with no modifications.
  • Regardless of brush grade, all types and makes of brushes are available to be fit i-BRUSH design.

i-BRUSH® Connect monitors and logs:

  • Brush wear
  • Brush temperature
  • Brush current ampere
  • Brush current frequency
  • Temperature & humidity in slipring compartment.
  • Celsius / Fahrenheit
  • Metric (mm) / USCS (in)
  • Wear activation threshold %
  • Wear activation threshold “Time to maintenance” in days
  • Device Sample interval. (Minutes)
  • Warnings / Alarms
    Brush Wear %
    Brush Temperature C/F
    Current in Amps
    Enclosure Temperature C/F

When one of the monitored values deviates outside given framework an alarm is initiated through the chosen communication set-up.

Benefits & Features

Give your maintenance team the control they need to operate safely and proactively. With continuous real-time monitoring, the i-BRUSH® system provides constant condition data, enabling better and faster decisions. Built-in warning alarms alert operators well before a critical event occurs, giving valuable time to act and prevent costly failures. The system also delivers actionable data for deeper analysis and performance optimization. The result is increased safety, improved control, and fewer surprises.
  • i-BRUSH® is designed to reduce total maintenance costs while protecting critical equipment
  • Reduces emergency repairs and unplanned interventions
  • Enables remote troubleshooting with real-time data access
  • The intelligent “Time-to-Maintenance” function makes service planning simple and efficient. Brushes can run longer, safely and in a controlled way — maximizing their full lifecycle value.
  • The system is designed for cost efficiency, with minimal maintenance requirements and low operating costs.
  • The i-BRUSH® system is engineered for simple installation in both new and existing equipment
  • For retrofit applications, installation is limited to: Connection of the main box to a 110/230 V power supply
  • Mounting of the transmitter inside the brush chamber using quick fasteners in five different configurations.
  • No specialized expertise or complex electrical modifications are required. The system is designed to minimize installation time and operational disruption while ensuring reliable and stable operation.

Schematic overview i-Brush® Connect

Schematic overview i-BRUSH® Connect
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Carbex Support for i-BRUSH Carbon Brushes

  • Carbex provides data storage on its secure server
  • Subscription of reports
  • Permanent, private and secured access to the data storage site
  • Program update for i-BRUSH control unit during data transfer. No subscription is needed.
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Option & Accessories

  • Extra environmental sensors that can be placed anywhere in the turbine.
  • UPS back-up
  • Barcode scanner for naming new transmitters.

Standard Configuration

  • Control unit.
  • 240-110/24 V transformer.
  • 3 Transmitters.
  • 3 Brush sensors.
  • 1 Enviroment sensor.
  • Communication – 4G or Ethernet connection.
i-brush options - sensor scanner

Option & Accessories

  • Extra environmental sensors
  • External recieiver antenna up to 30m (98ft)
  • Monthly report subscription with individual data per unit, as well as a consolidated report highlighting slip ring systems with defects
  • Bearing vibration sensor
  • Box-free version for installation in an existing control cabinet

Standard Configuration

  • Control unit box IP 54 Dim (mm): 200x200x120, 240-110 V supply
  • Pre-installed program with alarm settings etc.
  • Built in receiver
  • Temperature/humidity sensor
  • Prefered amout of transmitters suitable for the application. Available in one- and two-channel versions and five different mounting options to choose from
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Carbon i-Brush® Connect

  • Measures wear, current vibration (as option) and temp per brush position.
P0E receiver

PoE Receiver Unit

  • The receiver has a built in temperature/ humidity sensor and a wireless device.
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Reusable and Battery Free Transmitters

  • The transmitter read and write the data from the carbon i-Brush® Connect sensor to the receiver.

i-Brush® Connect SYSTEM

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Connectivity
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i-BRUSH® CONNECT CARBON BRUSH MONITORING SYSTEM
  • Modem with SIM-card and built-in firewall
  • Data transfer via HTTPS to the i-BRUSH cloud homepage or to the customer’s cloud
  • Security by existing firewall
  • Data transfer via HTTPS to the i-BRUSH cloud homepage or to the customer’s cloud

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