Where data becomes information

A single measurement indicates a status, while a series of values ​​can be an indicator of a change. With the availability of a large amount of data, predictions about future situations are possible.
The fable of the frog tells us that a frog does not perceive danger in warming water. If the water temperature is plotted on a simple graph, it suddenly becomes very clear what is happening, and it is a good predictor of the trend.

Measuring values ​​yields interesting insights. Many Mobeye applications are aimed at monitoring specific values. This can involve a specific temperature, the alarm status of a burglar alarm system, water level, pipe pressure, etc. In addition to reporting suspicious activity, the values ​​also provide other information, such as changes in a state. Patterns and anomalies aid in the analysis of a system.

The interpretation of an alarm

Mobeye products are often used in situations where monitoring alarm limits goes hand in hand with data analysis and predicting the trend of values.
A water detector in a public toilet may primarily be intended to refill the fresh water tank and empty the wastewater tank in a timely manner. If it then turns out that a tank is emptying increasingly quickly and the increased usage is illogical, it may indicate a leak. A fire alarm that appears to be going off falsely may also have been triggered by a clandestine smoker in the room.

Patterns and trend analyses

If the measuring instrument triggers an alarm, logs measurement values, and makes them visible in a graph or table, data analysis provides even more information. In addition to patterns, trend analyses offer a glimpse into the status and even become a predictor of the future. A rapidly rising temperature in a refrigerator may indicate a defect, an open door, or a power outage. However, if the temperature rises slowly, it may indicate the end of the refrigerator’s lifespan. The temperature measured in the middle of a pile of stored milk powder can prevent an explosion. This risk exists if the powder starts to heat up. A trend graph with alarm limits is a good predictor for this.

Action based on knowledge

Measuring battery voltage indicates the voltage curve. A voltage that is too low can lead to a defective battery, which is prevented by having the battery automatically shut off. The voltage curve provides an indication of the battery’s health. Discharging too quickly results in unreliable operation and requires repair or replacement. Furthermore, in specific situations, such as with electric vessels, analyzing the voltage curve provides insight into usage. A rental company that notices the battery draining too quickly can address the renter regarding their boating behavior.

Maintenance plans

Monitoring the pressure in vacuum tubes provides insight into the airtightness of the tube walls. By plotting the rising pressure on the trend graph, maintenance can be planned accurately. This also immediately enables the work to be carried out efficiently. By looking not only at alarm limits but also at the trend, maintenance can be brought forward and thus combined with, for example, urgent maintenance on neighboring installations.