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Service and Maintenance with Transparency

Who thinks about service and maintenance when using process technology systems? Analog signal conditioners and isolation amplifiers are well established in process technology. In addition to galvanic isolation, they enable the simple and economical adaptation of measuring technology signals for further processing at the control level. Following a significant reduction in size to a 6 mm installation width and the use of DIP switches, it is, however, high time for additional innovations in their configuration. Why not consider an attachable display, PC software or a smartphone app? These could significantly support the commissioning, service and maintenance of the system technology.

WAGO GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Minden, accepted this challenge and designed multiple configurations for the JUMPFLEX® 857 and 2857 Series that provide a host of benefits including a high level of flexibility for the process technology. In addition to current market demands, WAGO’s ideas considered future uses.

Signal Conditioners and Isolation Amplifiers from WAGO:
 

The JUMPFLEX® product line:

  • Commoning across the entire range for both 857 and 2857 Series devices
  • Easy-to-use configuration options
  • Removable, capacitive touch panel for configuration (2857 Series only)
  • Safe isolation per DIN EN 61140
  • Electrical isolation per DIN EN 61010-1
  • Wide ambient temperature range: −25 … +70°C (−13 … +158°F)

The Classic: PC Software

Interface configuration software is available to parameterize and configure both JUMPFLEX® lines. Since the software is based on a simple office application, it does not place high demands on the hardware. After connecting the signal conditioner via the WAGO USB service cable, automatic module recognition is performed. The laborious search for the connected components in extensive product lists is a thing of the past. Configuration and commissioning are supported to such an extent that assembly times during the first installation are also reduced. Due to visualization of the process values, the software offers a significant advantage during comparing of measurement data for servicing. Input and output data from the signal conditioner are recorded and stored, along with the assigned installation location and name of the system part, providing an important contribution to system documentation and reporting.

Set Parameters Easily and Wirelessly

In the field, there is often no space on site by the control cabinet to safely place a laptop, presenting an additional challenged to the technician. This led to the idea of developing a wireless alternative. WAGO's pluggable Bluetooth® Adapters are already in use within the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM. So their use was expanded to include the JUMPFLEX® families. Communication with the laptop is performed via Bluetooth® by plugging the adapter into the service port of the 857 or 2857 Series Signal Conditioner. The interface configuration software can then be used without limitations. If the signal conditioners are installed in difficult-to-access points and the USB service cable is too short, the technician can simply insert the WAGO Bluetooth® Adapter into the service port and then comfortably work a short distance away.