Optimizing Machine and Plant Health
Plex Manufacturing Cloud offers an Asset Performance Management (APM) solution that enables proactive monitoring of machine and plant health to ensure optimal uptime, throughput, and maintenance needs. By leveraging analytics and Industrial IoT technology, users can gain deeper insights into plant-floor equipment, enabling predictive maintenance. This proactive approach helps reduce production disruptions caused by surprise outages and machine failures.
Driving Predictive Maintenance
One of the key features of the Plex APM solution is the ability to drive predictive maintenance. By decreasing the time it takes to diagnose machine health events and improving historical data traceability, organizations can anticipate maintenance needs before they lead to critical failures. This ensures that maintenance activities are conducted in a timely manner, reducing downtime and operational disruptions.
Contextualizing IT/OT Data
With Plex APM, users can contextualize IT/OT data in a single view. This integration connects plant-floor data with MES data, providing a comprehensive overview of operational performance. By amalgamating data from disparate sources, organizations can make informed decisions based on a holistic view of their manufacturing operations.
Maximizing Uptime and Efficiency
The Plex APM solution aims to eliminate unplanned downtime and help organizations meet their production targets. By utilizing real-time data collection and built-in analytics, users can capture and analyze live data on machine health and performance. This allows them to compare machine states against desired benchmarks, receive early notifications of potential disruptions, and mitigate the impact of unforeseen events on production schedules.
Improving Machine Failure Identification
Moreover, Plex APM enhances the ability to identify and prevent machine health incidents by consolidating data silos into a single system. By managing all data in one integrated platform, organizations can create contextualized workflows and gain an in-depth understanding of machine performance. This proactive approach aligns with the principles of Smart Manufacturing, ensuring precise operational alignment.
Features and Capabilities
The Plex Asset Performance Management solution offers various features, including real-time visibility through sensor inputs, PLC events, and part numbers. It provides contextual traceability by consolidating disparate data sources for better decision-making. The solution also supports preventative data analysis and trend identification, allowing for accurate predictive maintenance. Built-in analytics enable users to set custom rules and receive notifications of potential machine failures, guiding corrective actions effectively.