OPI - MOULD OSCILLATION MONITORING SYSTEM
To achieve optimum casting conditions and high billet surface quality, it is necessary to guarantee that the oscillator behaves correctly, as established by design.
The Ergolines OPI Mould Oscillation Monitoring System is designed for this purpose.
Based on Tri-axial (3D) high-precision accelerometers, the system measures the trajectory of the oscillator on the 3 axis: amplitude, acceleration, direction and frequency are all measured and analysed. In addition, the Fourier analysis of the signals provides real-time information on the presence of harmonics, which are typically caused by worn-out mechanisms, frictions, vibrations, strand misalignments, improper mould taper or bearings.
Adding special software components, OPI becomes a powerful monitoring and trouble-shooting system of the oscillator-mould-strand system, giving valuable information on its correct operation and early predicting maintenance needs. In conjunction with the casting speed data, it also calculates the strip-time parameters.
When combined, it also increases the level of reliability and accuracy of the MTM / BPS
Breakout Prevention system. The OPI system is also available in a portable version.