i-Brush 2.0
i-BRUSH 2.0 plug-and-play system for generators & motors Carbex i-BRUSH 2.0 system with integrated sensors in the carbon brush, with an external control unit, enables maintenance staff to check brush condition and performance characteristics at anytime from anywhere.
The tailormade setup provides, you as a customer, a wide range of interfaces for your monitoring system.
i-BRUSH 2.0 SYSTEM
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.
- Regardless of brush grade, all types and makes of brushes are available to be fit i-BRUSH design.
- Designed to monitor up to 100+ brushes.
- Locally stored operating data.
- Brush wear
- Temperature in the brush
- Current in the brush
- Current distribution between brushes
- Brush vibrations (pk-pk).
- Temperature & humidity in slip ring compartment.
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 signal to Modbus/HTTPS and/or mail from Cloud Service.
Benefits & Features
- Decreases need for repairs of potential slip ring damages which
reduces downtime. - Quick overview.
- The i-BRUSH system itself has minimal maintenance and low
operating costs. Transmitters can be reused for several brush sets, and no battery replacement is required. - Maintenance is performed based on brush conditions rather than scheduled activities.
- Enables maintenance staff to check brush condition at any time.
- Reduced site visits for inspection and maintenance.
- Time saving inspections, with longer intervals.
Constant monitoring via HMI display alt. control rooms lead to more informed decisions.
Constant data transfer 24/7.
CONFIGURATION
- Control unit with integrated intelligence.
- Controlling up to 100+ brushes.
- Multicolor LED display for quick status overview.
- Pre-installed program with alarm settings etc.
- Internal data storage, with locally hosted software.
- Subscription of reports as an option.
- Standard power supply, AC 100-230VAC.
- Barcode scanner.
- Battery-free transmitters.
- Wireless brush communication up to 10 m / 32.8 ft
between receiver and transmitter units. - Reusable transmitters.
- Built-in temperature/humidity sensor
- Wiring distance up to 100 m / 328 ft between receiver and i-BRUSH box
- 12” Display.
- Display cable distance up to 100 m / 328 ft*.
- Access of installation manual via HMI display.
- i-BRUSH Box: 300 x 300 x 155 mm / 11.8 x 11.8 x 6.1 in.
- HMI Box: 380 x 300 x 182 mm / 15 x 11.8 x 7.2 in.
- PoE Receiver unit: 53.5 x 55 x 130 mm / 2,1 x 2,16 x 5,12 in.
Schematic overview i-BRUSH 2.0
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.
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.
Carbon i-BRUSH
- Measures wear, current vibration (as option) and temp per brush position.
PoE Receiver Unit
- The receiver has a built in temperature/ humidity sensor and a wireless device.
Reusable and Battery Free Transmitters
- The transmitter read and write the data from the carbon i-BRUSH sensor to the receiver.
i-BRUSH 2.0 SYSTEM
