SITRANS Analyzer Intelligence Director (SITRANS AID IQ)

SITRANS Analyzer Intelligence Director IQ is a controller-based operator control and monitoring system for the health status of Siemens analyzers. The relevant, internal diagnostics data from different Siemens analyzers is collected via various communications protocols.

The data is additionally monitored using statistical rules defined by analyzer experts to make a prediction about upcoming problems (e.g. due to physical component failure). The user is correspondingly informed by the software.

A user-friendly user interface can be used from any customer PC or via a SIMATIC HMI to access, for example, identification data, alarms/warnings, measured values, diagnostics parameters and statistical evaluations. The system displays the cause of the error and, if needed, a suggestion on how to correct it. If a problem occurs, the user can contact Siemens Service or perform the service independently.

Predictive analysis of the device status leaves enough time for maintenance planning or ordering spare parts so that measurements can continue and remain available. In this way, the availability of the analyzers can be significantly improved, unnecessary and preventive maintenance activities can be minimized. This reduces the stress on local service staff by lowering unexpected errors.

Core functions as added value

• Provision of device information for quick identification
• Display of the relevant diagnostics data of the respective device for evaluating the state of health, e.g. NOA data for the GA700
• Increased availability through predictive analysis of diagnostics data using statistical expert rules
• Faster error analysis by identifying the cause of the problem using software
• Faster troubleshooting by providing service recommendations

Detailed overview of the device status

SITRANS AID IQ is the ideal partner for all analyzers and helps ensure maximum asset availability. After all, the best measurement is useless if it is not available. Deploying SITRANS AID IQ is therefore suitable in all industries in which Siemens analyzers are used – whether brownfield or greenfield. Especially where the availability of the analyzer is important for the process or, for example, for the fulfillment of legal requirements.

Distributed analyzers can be monitored from a central workstation through a modular and scalable communication network, based on standard SIMATIC components.

System design

• Controller-based operator control and monitoring systems
• Visualization and operation via a browser (use of existing customer hardware) or via a SIMATIC HMI TP 700 Comfort Panel, SIMATIC HMI 400 or 700 Comfort Panel
• Integration of different analyzers via a central controller

System software

• SITRANS AID IQ uses the visualization options of standard SIMATIC products
• No software installation required on a PC
• The software can be integrated into existing PLC under certain circumstances

Communication

• SITRANS AID IQ only supports Siemens analyzers
• The following Siemens analyzers are currently supported: GA700, ULTRAMAT 6, OXYMAT 6/61/64, ULTRAMAT/OXYMAT 6, CALOMAT 6/62, ULTRAMAT 23
• Connection of Siemens analyzers via Modbus TCP or ELAN

Networking

• SITRANS AID IQ can be integrated into an existing plant network
• Optional provision of a plant network using Siemens SCALANCE Ethernet switches
• Optional provision of a communications module for email notification
• Optional provision of power supply unit and further accessories

General information

Information from the analyzers is collected over the communications network and saved in the central controller. The software can be accessed via a web browser on a connected laptop or an HMI. Alternatively, the email notification can be activated if the required communications module is optionally ordered.

Overview of connected analyzers in SITRANS AID IQ

SITRANS AID IQ provides the following function modules for operator control and monitoring tasks:

Please contact your Siemens sales partner for more information and ordering.