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Why invest in a Smart Sensor?

Traditional motor maintenance methods often involve routine maintenance based on experience
and training without real-time visibility into the health of the motors. This can result in process
interruptions, unplanned downtime, and lost revenue due to untimely equipment failure. Condition
monitoring using traditional methods may require multiple sensors with complex wiring,
monitoring devices in boxes with power supply, and programming. The ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor
is a game-changing solution that empowers industries with the power of industrial IoT. This
product offers a unique digital advantage that enables efficient, predictable, and safe operations
by converting traditional motors into smart devices and leveraging advanced analytics.

Higher availability Reduced cost
Enables users to detect problems Helps save money by optimising
before they occur, allowing for planned capital, operating, and energy costs.
maintenance and preventing unplanned By leveraging the insights the Smart
downtime. This extends the lifetime of Sensor provides, plant managers can
the equipment and ensures higher make informed decisions to upgrade
availability for critical operations. their operations and reduce energy
consumption over time.

Improved safety Cybersecurity protection
Easy to install and use, reducing Ensures data ownership and protection.
maintenance workers’ time on the floor. Users own all their data, and access to data
It is easily attached to motors without is restricted to authorised personnel only.
wiring, and mounting and configuring the The sensor is protected from unwanted
sensors takes minimal time. The sensor is access with 16-bit PIN authentication, PIN
activated using NFC protocol. The Smart throttling to prevent brute-force attacks
Sensor Platform on mobile devices (iOS and encryption of all sensor measurements
or Android) provides traffic light icons per the National Institute of Standards
for quick motor state assessment and and Technology (NIST) recommendation.
notifications when conditions change. All The decryption key is protected by an
maintenance performed on a motor can authentication PIN, ensuring
be scheduled and recorded in the app. cybersecurity.

Predictive maintenance
Enables predictive maintenance by monitoring equipment health and
providing early warnings of potential issues. This allows for planned
maintenance activities, reducing downtime and
maximising equipment availability.

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