23/07/2020
Features of experimental demo unit:
Remote Control and Monitor with SCADA via PC (Windows, Mac, Linux), or smartphone (Android, IOS) , datalogging with database for historical archiving, data viewing and extraction for further analysis, load detection/discrimination by torque sensing, mechanical load limiting by torque limit, angular rotation counter for quantifying/assessing product, etc.
One possible application for this concept is feeding a (assuming) newly-developed fragile cable into the spool. Both torque and speed is controlled to have a consistent and sufficient wrap tension on the spool to prevent kinks/overlaps while also preventing it from breakage due to over-tension, While the spool is turning, sensor arrays could be continuously scanning the length of the cable for other damages and length location spots are taken into account. The location of damaged sectors are recorded to database with the corresponding measured parameters that failed a certain criteria. The location of damaged spots can then be cross-referenced to the exact date/time during its earlier production, and process control data variables are then reviewed, compared and analyzed for tweaking, reformulation changes. Global R&D centers of this imaginary company can collaborate further by sharing information from databases to improve their process and product efficiently.