The Explosion-Proof Revolution in Everyday 'Plant' Life

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The fact that this is the case is proved by an undamaged fall from 1.20 metres. Customer's demands are extremely exacting when it comes to the handling of these instruments. "Extremely simple and convenient operation is paramount," explains the expert. "After all, forklift truck drivers are not usually computer experts.

Our model is the consumer sector. Users are accustomed to using their mobile devices intuitively — we call it the Apple effect." MC 92N0ex computers are currently the fastest of their kind — both when powering up and during data synchronisation.

I Spy with my Little Eye

When arranging tours, it is essential to determine what has to be checked. Who is allowed to check where, when and what? After login, the mobile computer displays its pending tasks: If something is not in order, the software asks additional questions. The answers reveal whether a measuring point is causing problems and whether an intervention is necessary. Furthermore, the program can identify "bad players". This enables the operator to filter out fault-prone parts of the system at an early stage, for instance which pumps from which manufacturer fail regularly or more often than others.

The software identifies processing bottlenecks well in advance and enables them to be planned for. A process control system cannot recognise many problems, like an oil leak on a pump. This is possible with strategically guided tours: proactive maintenance helps to avoid loss of production, or at least unnecessary repair costs. The number of unplanned downtimes is therefore reduced.

One Downtime Prevented Satisfies the Investment

In other words: Often all it takes is a single prevented downtime to make up the investment cost of the explosion-proof mobile computer solution. Generally, the total package of software and hardware has paid for itself in six to nine months.

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