I am searching for a cost-effective and user-friendly solution to track utilization on a belt line over a period of time. This involves monitoring the belt's "running" and "loaded" conditions. The running condition can be tracked using a zero speed switch output, while the loaded condition can be detected with a proximity probe connected to a homemade paddle arm. The goal is to monitor the on/off status of these two data points and log the information over time. This data can be easily captured with either a computer or a standalone data logger. The system will not be permanently installed, as it is only needed for a short period of time to gather data for a cost reduction project.
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Considering your requirements, a Python-based solution using a Raspberry Pi might fit the bill. The Pi can take inputs from both the proximity probe and the zero speed switch, and with an appropriate Python script, it can log the data and timestamps into a CSV file. The Raspberry Pi is a very cost-effective solution and since it's temporary, there's no significant loss once the project is complete. Python provides several libraries for data manipulation and visualization, which could be extremely useful for your cost reduction project. Furthermore, if your project extends or evolves, the adaptability of such a setup could be beneficial.
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Answer: The discussion mentions using a zero speed switch output for monitoring the running condition and a proximity probe connected to a homemade paddle arm for detecting the loaded condition.
Answer: The data can be easily captured using either a computer or a standalone data logger to monitor the on/off status of the running and loaded conditions.
Answer: No, the system for tracking belt line utilization is not intended to be permanently installed as it is only required for a short period of time to gather data for a cost reduction project.
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