Condition monitoring system MSU

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SMART 3-IN-1 MONITORING SOLUTION MSU is a sensor-based assistance system that is integrated into OTT-JAKOB unclamping units, helping to increase the availability and efficiency of a machine tool. The unique concept of MSU combines three monitoring functions in one unit: Identification of the drawbar shaft position Detection of the piston position Detection of leakage in the rotary union (optional) Monitoring these parameters is essential to ensure a controlled production process. The measurement data is collected during machining so that information on the actual machine condition is obtained. These can be used as part of predictive maintenance for analysis and/or as a decision-making basis. Safe clamping and unclamping process The position of the drawbar shaft is monitored by an electronic distance measurement system. This detects the exact position of the drawbar shaft and thus the current tool position by means of a target ring on the drawbar shaft. The system recognises the three clamping statuses "Unclamped", "Tool clamped" and "Clamped without tool". This information prevents the tool changer from removing the tool from the spindle too early or from starting the spindle before the tool is (correctly) clamped.