Developing a Remote Maintenance system
Ambaye, Michael (2014)
Ambaye, Michael
Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014112116235
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014112116235
Tiivistelmä
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is a method by which we can bust the efficiency of a company’s maintenance system. By using CMMS a company can easily predict future maintenance dates, costs and so on. For example, if a company owns a machine worth millions of dollars, then they intend to keep it working all the time. But because of accidental breakdown they could lose not only repair cost but also disappointed customers. This project was meant to address issues of monitoring the state of machines on a factory floor. This is needed so that the management can have better statistical information about how much their machines are being used, how often problems occur, how much time the machines stay idle and so on. To be able to do this a remote terminal unit called, Teltonika FM 1100 was chosen. To be able to do this a remote terminal unit called, Teltonika FM 1100 was chosen. This device was configured to send status information about the machine it is connected to through the digital and analog input interfaces. After receiving the status information, the data is saved to a database and manipulated to produce maintenance related information to the customer. This information could be something like, how long a machine stays functional without breaking, what part of the machine needs repairing, what caused the damage, how frequently does it happen, how long will it take to fix it, how many personnel should be assigned for that particular task, and what spare parts and tools is to be used and which department to contact, etc.. The management then can make an easy and informed decision on maintenance related issues and production will flow with less problems. The customers of that company would also be in turn satisfied for getting a service that is efficient and timely. This application is complete and is up for sale on the Maintbox official website. http://www.maintbox.com/