Mann+Hummel introduced a software solution to monitor filter status in real time. With its software solution including sensors, Mann+Hummel offers a solution for precise monitoring of the filter status.
With the solution from Mann+Hummel, users can now view the exact status of their fleet at any time and ensure that the filter is always changed at the right time. According to the company, maintenance times are precisely matched to the machine schedule, unplanned downtime is reduced, and the risk of exceeding the service life can be eliminated through utilizing the monitoring solution.
Various sensors monitor the load status of air and cabin air filters, oil, hydraulic oil, and transmission oil filters, as well as fuel pre-filters and main filters. Furthermore, the status of the engine oil, hydraulic oil, and fuel can be observed. The measured data is transferred from the respective vehicle to the OEM cloud where it is anonymized and then passed on to the Mann+Hummel cloud. Algorithms analyze the data of the individual sensors and determine precise key figures for the predictive maintenance. This information is prepared and returned digitally to the OEM which makes the information conveniently available to end customers, fleet operators, and users in the telematics system or via an app.
Mann+Hummel has been collecting experience on predictive maintenance since 2017 when the company introduced the Senzit air filter monitor as a retrofit solution for agricultural and construction machines. The experience gained in the development and practical use of Senzit enabled the integration of predictive maintenance into a wider range of filters. The first customer pilot projects are planned for 2020. According to the company, development of self-monitoring systems and components is ongoing.
