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by SteveGreaseBoss 1941 days ago
Great questions

For roll out, we try to upload the data into the GreaseCloud before going to site, then we have someone manually fit each tag to each zerk, they then use the head unit to read the code and map it into the GreaseCloud. Once it is in the grease cloud we can set the grease volume, grease interval, etc

For the timing, we have a function to set the operating timetable of each machine - most plants this is 24/7, however some are M-F 9-5. The intervals are calculated relative to the operating timetable of the machine. Machines can be "paused" if they are tagged out of production.

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This whole thing is a brilliant idea. The Navy has a ton of people working on planned maintenance [1], and anything that could improve reliability is worth its weight in gold. I know you mentioned ships already for grease, but just thinking of how many things need maintenance and how nice it would be if you could have a system that ensured it was all done. Please attach RFID's to filters to ensure they get swapped out!

1. https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Team-Ships/PEO-Ships/Suppor...