The iQ intelligent operating system is packed with revolutionary features that change the way that fume extractors are monitored and controled. The system has become world renown and is available in a wide range of BOFA’s Fume Extractors. Just look out for the iQ symbol and the iQ tag in the unit name
What is IQ Technology?
The revolutionary iQ Operating System performs at two distinct levels. Operators benefit from the ease of operation and clarity of real time information, the system also provides a cache of analytical data enabling users to download performance and operating parameters for evaluation purposes via the inergrated USB ports.
The iQ operating system addresses a number of key concerns. In most industrial applications and especially where production is 24/7 the term “downtime” is the dreaded enemy of the production manager and his team. Any viable solution which helps maintain and maybe even enhance productivity through reduced maintenance would be welcomed news.
The iQ operating system incorporates a method for monitoring the status of both the pre filter and combined (main) filter. Pre blockage warnings provide operators with ample time to prepare for a change and uniquely when a filter change is needed the system is able to indicate exactly which filter requires change, thus significantly reducing the uncertainly and time taken to undertake a filter replacement. The iQ also provides the facility to download operation data which can either be locally (via USB) or remotely (via the internet) evaluated. This same data analysis can be used during breakdowns to quickly identify and resolve any issues. In many cases the number of costly and time consuming service call outs may be reduced or even eliminated altogether.
For most industrial process facilities and especially those where production is 24/7 “downtime” is the dreaded enemy of the production manager and his team and so any solution which helps maintain and maybe even enhance productivity through reduced maintenance would be welcomed news to all. The iQ operating system incorporates a method for monitoring the status of both the pre filter and combined (main) filter. Pre blockage warnings provide operators with ample time to prepare for a change and uniquely when a filter change is needed the system is able to indicate exactly which filter requires change, thus significantly reducing the uncertainly and time taken to undertake a filter replacement.
The question of filter life and cost of ownership has always been a topic of debate. Experts will give their opinion, but until now little or no fact based data has been readily available to support such views. The real time filter monitoring and download feature of the iQ enables users and sellers to record and evaluate time dated event logs which can be used to establish true filter performance profiles and support predictive filter life. This allows operators to properly incorporate predictive, planned maintennance routines.
iQ fume extraction units also utalise real time air flow monitoring and regulating. This means that if there is a significant change in airflow (from something like a blockage) the iQ system will let the operator know. It will also, if airflow drops for any reason (such as partial blockages, increased extraction demand) the iQ system will automatically compensate and maintain airflow at the required rate.
All in all the BOFA iQ system ensure refined control, monitoring and peace of mind for users and employers alike.
