Campus, diagnostic system for Comet pumps
Apatented computerized diagnostic system that monitors the pump's operation in real time by collecting operating data from a series of sensors and then transmits it to a server, which processes it and returns the information needed to intervene specifically on the pump itself. The goal is to increase performance but above all to avoid possible breakdowns or machine downtime, with a consequent reduction in costs for the end customer. These are the credentials with which Comet introduces it's new Campus system. The system is made up of a control unit equipped with a microprocessor with analog and digital inputs, which processes and processes the data, which is then transmitted to a graphical interface and/or to a system of visual and audible warning lights and alarms. The system is able to communicate via radio frequency, Wi-Fi, 4G GSM, ISOBUS, serial, cloud and GPS for position recognition. Pump operation is controlled by three sensors. The first sensor detects anomalies in the oil level and operating temperatures, the second sensor checks the pump's rpm, reports any problems with the rotation speed and records the pump's operating time (cycle counter), while the third sensor – a cavitation sensor – samples the negative suction pressure and reports any circuit anomalies in real time, typically caused by clogged filters.
The system is able to count the duration and number of events and allocate them in an internal memory accessible on the cloud or on a remote server. An internal counter records operating times and signals the need for maintenance based on preset thresholds. Battery level is also monitored and reported to the user. Comet offers the Campus in two tailor-made solutions: Easy and Premium. The Easy formula is intended for users who own small towed vehicles as it offers the ability to take advantage of the main functions of the system while maintaining a strong focus on costs. This mode allows the system to transmit the collected data and notify any anomalies to a nearby device via Bluetooth connectivity. The data, in addition to being available on the user's app, will also be stored in the cloud. The Premium solution is intended for manufacturers of high-end, self-propelled and large towed machines, where the introduction of new digital technologies has become a must-have on the market. Premium, in addition to the features of the Easy version, has the added advantage of having a modem integrated into the electronic board. Thus it does not require the presence of a device nearby, but works by sending the collected information directly to the cloud environment, which will communicate reports and anomalies in real time to the App on the customer's device.
There is a Plus version of this option which also includes the possibility of using it via ISOBUS which, in addition to limiting battery costs, allows the user to monitor the data processed by the diagnostic system in real time, directly on the machine's control panel display.
The Campus system will also be available for retrofitting on existing systems.
