Enabling predictive maintenance in Oil and Gas

Permanent device and process diagnostics

Using the diagnostic capability of Heartbeat Technology, field devices can continuously check themselves providing a health check of your instrumentation and processes to ensure key parameters are performing within specification at all times. With continuous self-monitoring of everything from the sensor to the output signal, you can be sure your measurements are reliable.

• Ensures high device reliability and safe plant operation

• Clear error messages and corrective guidance enable cost-effective, simplified condition-based maintenance

• In-depth diagnostic coverage of up to 98%

Instrument verification without interrupting the process

With Heartbeat Technology you can verify directly at the measuring point, without process interruption, that your devices are functioning correctly. A simple guided procedure generates a test report with clear results along with a verification protocol required by regulators, laws and standards.

• Increased plant uptime

• Reduced effort: verify anytime anywhere, saving time in the field

• Reduced proof-testing costs and extended test cycles

• In addition to Heartbeat Technology we provide SIL wizards for guided proof tests

Real time data for trend analysis and predictive maintenance

The monitoring function of Heartbeat provides detailed instrument and process data to facilitate condition-based maintenance. Examples include detecting the extent of coating build-up on radar-based level devices and in flowmeter tubes, permitting optimization of their cleaning cycles. Reliable detection of corrosion and abrasion in flowmeters are other examples. This visibility into the condition of your devices and processes permits trend analysis, making predictive maintenance possible.

• Know when equipment and assets will need service or are likely to fail

• Plan targeted service according to actual need / preventive maintenance to minimize costly unplanned downtime

• Trend recognition from instrument and process data enables predictive maintenance

Greater insight and value with our digital services

To take maintenance management to the next level the huge amount of data from your field devices needs to be analyzed and translated into actionable knowledge. For this we developed Netilion, our IIoT ecosystem. Built upon our more than 15 years’ experience of Life Cycle Management concepts like W@M, this platform and growing portfolio of intelligent apps unlocks the full potential of your field instrumentation to give you more information and insight to vastly improve maintenance efficiency

• Netilion, the cloud-based IIoT ecosystem harnesses the power of connected data to deliver the outcomes you care about

• 3rd party devices can also connect and benefit

• Extensive Heartbeat data enables the richest IIoT insights and benefits

Netilion Health: Have it under control everywhere

As an example, the Health Netilion service and app ensures you have the essential know-how right at hand so you can take quick action should an unexpected event occur. Health identifies the error, accesses precise information from the device manufacturer, and gives clear instructions on how to solve the issue. And there’s no need to rush back to the office to search for the correct documentation – it’s right with you on your smartphone or tablet.

• Asset maintenance made easy

• Track the health history of key devices for deeper insights

Netilion Predict: coming soon

Endress+Hauser will soon offer our predictive maintenance app that makes concrete predictions based on the condition of your devices. Built upon the continuous recording and analysis of monitoring data, the app calculates the optimum timeframe for carrying out maintenance on a device, minimizing unscheduled downtime, reducing maintenance costs, and increasing system availability. The service will also support 3rd party instrumentation.