IO-LINK Sensors for the monitoring of industrial fans

Process fans are one of the most important machines for ensuring operational safety, efficiency and reliability in biomass and ethanol plants.
These fans are used for various applications, such as ventilation, cooling, dust extraction and to support combustion processes.
In regular operation, they are often exposed to extreme temperatures, high vibrations and heavy
dust, which can lead to rapid wear of the fan components.
To monitor the condition of the affected components, operators often use a variety of local or remote sensor systems, which usually use traditional analog accelerometers.
However, integration into modern monitoring systems is often a major challenge.
The following case study shows how sensors with a universal IO-Link protocol eliminate the guesswork about the functionality of the monitoring system, streamline setup and thus significantly reduce cost and complexity.