DAGUARD is a software program that monitors the wearing of equipment parts based on cycles and time in use. DAGUARD (pronounced “day-guard”) is available for new Daifuku-branded or Daifuku-controlled automated equipment including Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), conveyor, Sorting Transfer Vehicles (STV) configured as shuttles, and Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV).
This system is a preventative maintenance solution with predictive maintenance functions. It notifies users when it is time to maintenance or replace system parts, and it forecasts the deterioration of parts using a statistical method and experimental rules that have been established within the material handling industry over time.
DAGUARD users can view real-time information about operation cycles, hours in-use, and travel distances. Maintenance history logs are another useful feature of DAGUARD.
Primary Problems Addressed:
- Daily system checkup (ex. monitoring stopping accuracy and laser distance sensor accuracy)
- Periodic system checkups (ex. monitoring reduction gear play and detector input timing)
- Diagnosis of deteriorating parts and components
- Tracks minor errors and recommends maintenance tasks to prevent them from becoming critical errors
- Keeps an accurate maintenance history log
Features
Four modules:
- Maintenance & Inspection
- Part Life Expectancy
- Diagnostics
- Maintenance Support
Web-based system enables information access from multiple workstations
Benefits
Increased up time
Simplified maintenance
Increased life-span of spare parts (because they are replaced when their life is actually over)
Specifications
- Optional feature on new Daifuku systems
- Existing customers with Pro2 controls and hardware can add DAGUARD without upgrading their systems
- DAGUARD is not yet available for loop STV with Pro2 controls
