The information in the technical data sheet directly influences the accuracy of the insights generated by Tractian’s AI. Therefore, it is essential to fill it out carefully, ensuring that all data is complete and correct.
Editing Your Asset Specifications
You can access and edit the technical data sheet and other asset information in two different ways:
During the registration of a new asset;
By accessing the information of an existing asset.
During the Registration of a New Asset
Go to the Assets tab;
Click “+”, then “Asset”;
Carefully fill in your asset’s data (if you need more guidance on asset registration, read this article).
Accessing the Technical Data Sheet of an Existing Asset
Go to the Assets tab;
Select the asset you want to edit/add information to;
Click “General” and scroll down to the technical data sheet section.
Editing the Technical Sheet of an Existing Asset
To edit the technical sheet, click the edit icon in the upper-right corner.
With the asset page open, we will go into detail on how to fill in the data that is essential to ensure the accuracy of your insights.
Shaft Registration
Correct shaft alignment helps ensure the accuracy of insights and measurements. Therefore, it is essential to define the machine type, its topology, and dimensions so the system can correctly interpret alignment relative to the sensor.
To register the shafts, follow these steps:
Define the direction in which your sensor’s “Z” axis is aligned;
Define the asset orientation closest to the “Y” axis. As a result, the remaining orientation will be aligned to the “X” axis.
Filling Out the Technical Sheet
To enable the completion of the technical sheet, you must first define your asset type.
The data required to fill out the technical sheet may vary depending on the asset type. Therefore, this article covers the most commonly registered assets on the platform. However, the procedures described here can be followed for any other asset, with small variations that do not impact the process.
Motors
Select the manufacturer;
Enter the motor code and serial number. The Tractian platform has an up-to-date database with catalogs from major manufacturers, allowing automatic registration of the motor’s technical specifications. Based on the motor code and serial number, the platform suggests, for example, bearing data, automatically filling in information such as power, rated voltage, and rotation;
Then, add your asset’s manuals. This step is important to ensure that all manuals are centralized and always available when needed;
Power, Rated Voltage, and Rotation: if these values are not filled in automatically, enter them after attaching the manuals. Do not forget to enter the actual process RPM, which may differ from the value shown on the motor nameplate. If there is a difference, check the frequency inverter or use a tachometer to measure it. If the asset operates at different speeds, record the minimum and maximum values so the AI can identify variations;
Enter the number of rotor bars;
Select the coupling type;
Enter the number of fan blades/impeller blades;
Enter the bearing data (see details below on how this process is performed automatically);
Enter the Belt and Pulley data (see details below);
Add complementary information, such as Work Orders, for reference in future maintenance activities and operational specifications.
Belts and Pulleys
During the registration of belts and pulleys, pay special attention to filling in the following components:
Pulley diameter;
Number of grooves;
Belt type.
In addition, with all information properly filled in, we can anticipate failures such as premature wear and misalignment.
If there is more than one stage, do not forget to register the additional stages so the system can calculate the parameters automatically. To do so, simply click “Add Stage”.
Bearing Data
Bearing data can be entered through Smart Registration, where you only need to enter the bearing code and manufacturer, and the system automatically completes the technical information.
This eliminates the need to manually calculate parameters such as BPFO and BPFI, ensuring a fast and easy way to fill in bearing information.
Gearboxes
Conventional
Select the manufacturer and enter the serial number;
Add the manuals and define the gearbox input speed. The output speed is calculated automatically by default. If you want to manually register the output speed, simply select this option in the selector;
Add the gear data and the number of stages. If there is more than one stage, do not forget to register the additional stages so the system can calculate the parameters automatically;
Register the bearing data. If your gearbox does not have bearings, simply select the option “Component not present in the asset”.
Planetary
Filling out the technical sheet for planetary gearboxes includes some additional steps compared to conventional gearboxes. This is due to the complexity of the equipment, which requires more detailed information.
When filling in the gear data, enter the input and output gears, including the sun gear teeth and the outer ring teeth.
Based on this registration, the platform automatically calculates the parameters.
Compressors and Pumps
Filling out the technical sheet for compressors and pumps is similar to motors, with the difference that some specific fields change depending on the type of equipment.
In addition to the data already mentioned, pay attention to the following fields:
Number of vanes;
Number of pistons;
Compressor/pump type.
This data helps the AI identify specific operating patterns and potential failures related to the asset type.
Additional Information
In addition to technical data, you can add complementary information to the asset’s technical data sheet, such as:
Work Orders;
Operating specifications;
General notes.
This information serves as a reference for future maintenance activities and more accurate analyses.
Important note: Properly filling out the technical sheet is essential to ensure the accuracy of the insights and diagnostics generated by the Tractian platform. Missing or incorrect information can directly affect the quality of analyses and early fault detection.