eLION commissioning: from prototype to series production

eLION commissioning: from prototype to series production

Commissioning electrified industrial machines presents engineers and companies with particular technical challenges. In contrast to classic systems where combustion engines dominate, commissioning electrified industrial machines requires careful planning as well as precise coordination and integration of components. In the latest podcast episode "Industry rethought", Philipp Matreux, commissioning engineer at Bosch Rexroth, explains how modern solutions work in this area and what role technological developments such as remote diagnostics and digital tools play in this.

The complexity of electric drive systems

Electrified industrial machines consist of a large number of highly complex components that must work together seamlessly. Commissioning, i.e. the initial testing and adjustment of these systems at the customer's site, is a crucial step. Here, it is important not only to check basic functions, but also to take special customer requirements into account. "We often travel with pre-parameterized inverter data to adjust the machines on site. Parameters such as the battery voltage or the limits of the intermediate circuit voltage are precisely adjusted to the respective system. Precise fine-tuning is essential so that the machines can work efficiently and reliably," explains Matreux.

The Future of Commissioning: Automation and AI

The increasing digitalization of industry is opening up new opportunities for automating commissioning processes. One promising area is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze large amounts of operating data and derive optimization opportunities from it. Matreux is convinced that there is great potential here, even if the use of AI in commissioning is still in its early stages. In the future, the automation of these processes could mean that machines can be commissioned more quickly and with less human intervention. Nevertheless, cooperation between humans and machines remains essential even in times of digital tools. The on-site engineer will still be needed to make complex decisions and adapt the systems to the customer's specific needs.

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