ePS Net work Services is an internetbased service fromSiemens that supports maintenance processes while simultaneously forming a platform for cross-company service support between OEMs and machine operators. The ePSp latform is designed to offer maximumdata security and is compatiblewith network firewalls to increase the productivity and availability ofmachines. Remotemonitoring can be done on all relevant machine parameters, giving the builder and end user a base line of experiential data offwhich to create a forwardlooking predictivemaintenance protocol. Optimized machine tool utilization results fromsuch real-world data, gathered by Siemensandchanneledthroughthebuilder or directly to the end user. “The total cost of running a machine for its entire lifecycle has become An increasingly important factor when it comes to investment decisions,” said a Siemens spokesperson. “In addition to consumption variables, production is subject to the cost drivers inherent in downtimes. Condition dependent inspection and maintenance can minimize these downtimes. “ePS Network Services offer comprehensive functions for machine status evaluation.Automatic test routines cyclically monitor the machine state and display information on the real machine load. Knowing the state of individual components is the first step to increasing productivity. EPS Network Services are available formachine tools and production machines in different industries. That means that machine manufacturers,maintenance personnel or service providers can increase machine availability and raise productivity to new levels. “Condition-monitoring helps users reduce unplanned machine and plant downtimes.With the knowledge of the machine’s status and real load, an expert can determine the actual stress on the machine and issue a fault prognosis. Efficient malfunction localization and fault elimination gets your machine back into the production process fast. Amutual database shared by machine manufacturers, operators and Siemens supports and optimizes these processes. “Features of new ePS Network Services include: • Machine status is automatically detected, in some cases evenwithout user interaction (load analysis, monitors). • Verification of machine capability through tests enables adjustment of maintenance intervals based on usage. • Workflow can be integrated from the controller into MES systems via the service. • The IT infrastructure for ePS Network Services is provided and operated by Siemens, so there is no need for ePS customers to spend time on the operational details or obtain any special training. • Proactive service concepts from the machinemanufacturer support the factory service work for the maintenance of machines and plants. • No need to dial into outside networks. • Only outgoing http connections (128 bit SSL-encoded). • Communications via secure Siemens conference server located within a data center. • Service workplaces separated from the machine controllers. • The cooperation betweenmany individual measures provides a high level of security for the overall system.” For more information contact: John Meyer Siemens Industry, Inc. Drive Technologies - Motion Control 390 Kent Avenue Elk Grove Village, IL60007 847-640-1595 SiemensMTBUMarCom.sea@siemens.com www.usa.siemens.com/cnc