Patent ID: 11019412

Abstract:
An intelligent monitor system for monitoring an injection mold or stamping die includes sensors, logic and communication paths for improving usability and reliability during monitoring. In one aspect, a monitor can be configured to not only monitor a production cycle count and/or cycle time of an injection mold or stamping die, but also analyze operations of the injection mold or stamping die to adapt to the system. The monitor can analyze, for example, temperatures, pressures, vibrations, location, and/or flow control, among other things, at various points, with flexibility for adding additional monitoring on the fly, to adapt various functions, such as reporting frequency, communication method, power conservation, and the like. The monitor can utilize multiple radios for communicating with a data center, including but not limited to, via relays and/or gateways, to ensure reliable operation. The monitor can also utilize multiple power sources, with circuitry for selectively bypassing unused power sources, for maximum power efficiency.