PWT 100: An ideal Mobile Diagnostics Tool

For those who work in production or electronics, exciting news has arrived. From Heidenhain Corporation comes what so many in the industry have waited for: the next iteration in diagnostics. You can now get the most out of your testing processes on the job with the PWT 100. This will allow you to deliver the results you want to please your customers and end-users. These devices are especially ideal for verifying the proper function of encoders. When it comes to preventive and predictive maintenance, this device is not something you want to do without.

Highlights and Key Features

There is a lot to like about this diagnostics tool. Perhaps the first element that will stand out is the fact that it is mobile. It is nice to have predictive maintenance tools that you can take anywhere. The PWT 100 does just this. You can put it into practice on any encoders you have in your facility or to check encoders in another location.

It is not uncommon for predictive maintenance companies to offer similar devices. However, you will be hard-pressed to find a product that matches what the PWT 100 can do. It has a 4.3-inch touchscreen for display and operation. You will also appreciate that it can also support several serial interfaces. These include EnDat 2.2, Fanuc Serial Interface, Mitsubishi High Speed Interface, and Panasonic Serial Interface.

More to Come

Another nice aspect of preventive and predictive maintenance devices is that you can expect continual improvements. These will come by way of updates to the software as well as firmware enhancements. You can expect additional feedback options and incremental signals down the road in future editions.

Predictive Maintenance Tools: Supporting Many Functions

Depending on the type of encoder and interface you have, you can expect a lot out of the PWT 100. This new diagnostics tool can display position values. You will also like being able to read out the online diagnostics. Plus, it has shift datums and additional inspection features.

Comparison to Other Devices

You know, of course, that for predictive maintenance companies put out other similar devices. However, this one is simple to use and has a good performance range. It also boasts bigger measuring tolerances. To measure how well an encoder is working, you can use the PWT 100 along with the PWM 20. You can get yours today with or without a service case. You can also expect to get a wall adapter with it.

For Accurate and Easy Testing, Get the PWT 100

When you think about preventive and predictive maintenance, you know you need a diagnostic device. Having a mobile one is even better. Call the team at MDS laser today. We can answer your questions and direct you on how to get this testing tool.