One-of-a-kind system for optimal and remote brush monitoring.

i-BRUSH 2.0 PLUG-AND-PLAY SYSTEM FOR MOTORS & GENERATORS—A BATTERY-FREE SOLUTION.
Carbex i-BRUSH 2.0 system with integrated sensors in the carbon brush, with an external control unit, enables maintenance staff to check brush condition at anytime from anywhere. The tailor-made setup provides, you as a customer, a wide range of interfaces for your monitoring system.

i-BRUSH 2.0 System

 

Operating data can be displayed in any PC or HMI display. With knowledge of remaining brush life, the future maintenance can easily be planned to secure uptime.

Carbex monitoring system

  • Can be retrofitted to any existing installation.
  • Fits most common brush holder/slip ring designs on the market.
  • Regardless of brush grade, all type of brushes are available in i-BRUSH design.
  • Designed to monitor from 6 to over a 100 brushes.
  • Locally stored operating data.
  • Export of data to Excel or CSV format, over 12 month of history.
  • Automatic updates of software

Several key parameters in one glance

i-BRUSH 2.0 monitors and logs:

  • Brush wear
  • Temperature in the brush
  • Current in the brush
  • Current distribution between brushes
  • Brush vibrations (optional)
  • Temperature & humidity in slip ring compartment

When one of the monitored values deviates outside given framework an alarm is initiated.

A quick overview says it all

The door of the i-BRUSH 2.0 box has a multi-colored LED lighting which gives the operator a quick and easy overview of system status.

Green light means that no alarms has been triggered.

Yellow light means that a warning has been triggered.

Blue light means that the system has for example no internet connection or rebooting.

Red light means that an alarm has been triggered and actions need to be taken.

i-BRUSH 2.0 / Manuals

Benefits & Features

SECURED AND SAFE OPERATION

  • Replacement of brushes is carried out easy and safely.
  • Less interactions and inspections of complete slip ring unit.
  • Less shutdowns due to maintenance work.

REDUCES COST OF MAINTENANCE

  • Decreases need for repairs of potential slip ring damages which reduces downtime.
  • Quick overview
  • The i-BRUSH system itself has minimal maintenance and low operating costs. Transmitters can be reused for several brush sets, and no battery replacement is required.

INCREASED WORKFORCE EFFICIENCY

  • Enables maintenance staff to check brush condition at any time.
  • Reduced site visits for inspection and maintenance.
  • Time-saving inspections, with longer intervals.

BETTER & SAFER MAINTENANCE

  • Constant monitoring via HMI display alt. control rooms lead to more informed decisions.
  • Constant data transfer 7/24

EXTENDS MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

Maintenance is performed based on brush conditions rather than scheduled activities.

QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION

Installation of the i-BRUSH system does not require any specialized expertise, and a minimum of electrical installation.

Standard Configuration i-BRUSH BOX

i-BRUSH BOX

  • Control unit with integrated intelligence
  • Controlling 6 to a plus 100 brushes
  • Multicolor LED display for quick status overview
  • Pre-installed program with alarm settings etc.
  • Internal data storage, with locally hosted software
  • Option to connect external system
  • Export of data to Excel or CSV format, over 12 month of history. Subscription of reports as an option
  • Standard power supply, AC 100-230VACDIMENSION i-BRUSH Box: 300 x 300 x 155mm

RECEIVER

  • Built-in temperature/humidity sensor.
  • Wiring distance up to 20m between receiver and i-BRUSH box.

TRANSMITTERS*

  • Battery-free transmitters
  • Weight only 34g per transmitter
  • Wireless brush communication up to 10m between receiver and transmitter units.
  • Reusable transmitters

*Number of transmitters depending on number of brushes in application

i-BRUSH sensor*

  • Brush sensor, No vibration, Assembly, Carbon brush not included

*Number of brush sensors depending on number of brushes in application

 

Options

HMI DISPLAY

  • 12″ Display
  • Display cable standard 30 m*
  • Internet connection securely via VPN with internal firewall
  • Internet connection – WLAN/LAN or 4G/WLAN/LAN.
  • Access of installation manual via HMI display
  • Barcode scanner

Various lengths as option

HMI Box: 380 x 300 x 182mm

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION TO DCS (SCADA ETC.)

  • Alarm 4 bit potential free contacts output 15 meter cable

Or

  • Modbus Communication initial setup, protocol programming, plus Modbus TCP/IP communication to external system, hardware.

USER LICENCE

5 standard user licence, plus 5 Tossibox soft key for remote access.

i-BRUSH SENSOR*

Vibration sensor According to Fourier standard, Assembly, Carbon brush not included.

*Number of brush sensors with vibration depending on number of brushes in application

Installation

QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION

  • Installation of the i-BRUSH system does not require any specialized expertise, and a minimum of electrical installation.
  • Easy installation steps by following provided installation manual
  • Boxes attaches by fasteners.

Your Technical support
i-brush.support@carbex.se

Contact
i-brush@carbex.se