Ship monitoring system

thruster

Optimized ship operation thanks to predictive maintenance The ZF Condition Monitoring System ProVID for marine propulsion systems increases operational reliability by monitoring the performance and the overall condition of the core components in thrusters. The intelligent CMS ProVID from ZF shows how efficiency, reliability and safety on board can be further increased thanks to integrated sensors and advanced data analysis tools. Advantages Early detection of changes in the performance of components Less downtime, lower operating costs Increased availability and extended lifetime of monitored systems and components Maximize vessel's operation time Regular reports with condition-based recommendations for maintenance Security on board and in port Remote support from ZF experts worldwide Function Thanks to the use of sensors and diagnostic tools, information about components of the propulsion system can be collected. ZF Condition Monitoring System ProVID provides data on the status of: Gears in upper and lower gearboxes Propeller balance Balance of internal shafts Temperature Saturation level of oil Contamination by conductive material The monitoring of oil regarding to conductive particles and water content can optionally be integrated into the CMS ProVID. With the help of the ProVID processor, data is collected, saved, and transmitted to the ZF data analysis center through a cloud-based solution. The collected data is analyzed, evaluated and transformed into a dashboard using algorithms specially developed by ZF. Operators can then identify at an early stage which components may need to be serviced or replaced.