Monitoring component wear based on strain data

Abstract

Monitoring component wear based on strain data The part (200) of the machine (100) may include a body (210) including a cavity (230) and a sensing assembly disposed within the cavity (230). The sensing assembly may include a strain measurement device (250) configured to generate strain data indicative of an amount of strain experienced by a portion of the part (200). The sensing assembly may further include a part controller (260) configured to generate wear information indicative of an amount of wear on the portion of the part (200) based on the strain data, provide the wear information to one or more devices (140, 310), and provide the wear information to the one or more devices.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE This disclosure relates generally to monitoring components of machines, for example, monitoring the components based on strain data. [Background technology]

[0002] Components of a machine's undercarriage may wear over time. One approach to determining wear on a component includes determining wear based on information identifying the expected useful life of the component. This information may not be uniformly applicable to the components due to different applications (or uses) of the components and / or different conditions under which the components are used.

[0003] As a result of different applications and / or different conditions, the expected useful life may result in an erroneous prediction regarding the amount of wear on a part. Such an erroneous prediction may result in a part failing or being repaired or replaced prematurely (e.g., a part may not have worn down enough to require replacement or repair). Such premature failure of a part or premature replacement or repair of a part may also have an adverse effect on the productivity of a work site.

[0004] Other techniques for detecting wear on parts include manually measuring dimensions of such parts. The manual measurements may be compared to specified dimensions of the part. Performing the manual measurements requires that a machine at the work site is stopped from performing operations. Performing manual measurements may negatively impact productivity at the work site because performing manual measurements requires that a machine is stopped from performing operations, which is a time consuming process (e.g., due to travel time to perform the manual measurements and / or time to perform the manual measurements). In this regard, operations (to be performed or being performed by the machine) may be interrupted for an extended period of time (e.g., the period to perform the manual measurements).

[0005] Moreover, such manual measurements may be inaccurate: if the measurements of the dimensions of a part are inaccurate, then the predictions regarding the amount of wear on the part may also be inaccurate.

[0006] U.S. Patent No. 10,933,877 (the '877 patent) discloses a method for managing the drive mode of a tracked vehicle. The '877 patent discloses the steps of reading the output of a sensor and performing a control action to manage the drive mode of the vehicle in response to the sensor output.

[0007] Although the '877 patent discloses performing control actions to manage the drive modes of a vehicle in response to the output of a sensor, the '877 patent does not discuss determining the amount of wear on a component of a tracked vehicle. Rather, the '877 patent relates to managing the drive modes of a tracked vehicle.

[0008] The system of the present disclosure solves one or more of the above problems and / or other problems in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The machine part may include a body including a cavity, a strain measurement device disposed within the cavity and configured to generate strain data indicative of an amount of strain experienced by a portion of the part, a wireless communication device, and a part controller, the part controller may be configured to determine an amount of wear on the portion of the part based on the strain data, generate wear information indicative of the amount of wear, and cause the wireless communication device to transmit the wear information.

[0010] The system may include a device associated with the machine and a sensing assembly disposed in a cavity of a part of the machine. The sensing assembly may include a strain measurement device configured to generate strain data indicative of an amount of strain experienced by a portion of the part, and a part controller configured to generate wear information indicative of an amount of wear on the portion of the part based on the strain data, where the wear information can be provided to the device to adjust operation of the machine.

[0011] The machine part can include a body including a cavity and a sensing assembly disposed within the cavity. The sensing assembly can include a strain measurement device configured to generate strain data indicative of an amount of strain experienced by a portion of the part, and a part controller configured to generate wear information indicative of an amount of wear on the portion of the part based on the strain data, and to provide the wear information to one or more devices. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram of an example of a machine described herein. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram of an example of a part of an example machine described herein. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram of an example of a system described herein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] Implementations described herein relate to monitoring wear of a machine part based on strain data from a strain measurement device. For example, a sensing assembly can be provided in a cavity of the part. The sensing assembly can include a strain measurement device, a part controller, and a wireless communication device. The strain measurement device can generate strain data indicative of an amount of strain experienced by the part (e.g., experienced by a portion of the part).

[0014] The strain measuring device may be located adjacent to a wear surface of the part. In this regard, as the amount of wear on the wear surface increases, the amount of strain experienced by the part may also increase (e.g., the amount of strain experienced by a portion of the part may increase). The amount of strain may be caused by one or more parts of the machine. For example, the amount of strain may be caused by one or more parts of a substructure that may be supported by the part. As the amount of strain increases, the value of the strain data may increase accordingly. Additionally, damage to the part may increase the value of the strain data.

[0015] In some examples, the part controller can determine an amount of wear on the part based on the strain data. The part controller can generate wear information indicative of the amount of wear and cause a wireless communication device to transmit the wear information. For example, the wear information can be provided to a machine controller of a machine, a back office system configured to monitor the part, etc.

[0016] The term "machine" may refer to a device that performs an operation associated with an industry, such as, for example, mining, construction, agriculture, transportation, or other industries. Additionally, one or more implements may be coupled to the machine. By way of example, the machine may include a construction vehicle, a work vehicle, or a similar vehicle associated with the aforementioned industries.

[0017] Figure 1 is a diagram of an example of a machine 100 as described herein. As shown in Figure 1, machine 100 is depicted as an earth moving machine, such as a dozer. Alternatively, machine 100 may be another type of track-type machine, such as an excavator.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, machine 100 includes an engine 110, a sensor system 120, an operator cabin 130, operator controls 132, a machine controller 140, a rear attachment 150, a front attachment 160, a ground engaging member 170, a sprocket 180, one or more idlers 184, one or more rollers 186, and a sensing assembly 188 (individually referred to herein as “sensing assembly 188” and collectively referred to as “sensing assemblies 188”).

[0019] Engine 110 may include an internal combustion engine, such as a compression ignition engine, a spark ignition engine, a laser ignition engine, a plasma ignition engine, etc. Engine 110 provides power to machine 100 and / or a set of loads (e.g., components that absorb and / or use power to operate) associated with machine 100. For example, engine 110 may provide power to one or more control systems (e.g., machine controller 140), sensor system 120, operator cabin 130, and / or ground engaging members 170.

[0020] Engine 110 may power implements of machine 100, such as implements used in mining, construction, agriculture, transportation, or other industries. For example, engine 110 may power components (e.g., one or more fluid pumps, one or more actuators, and / or one or more electric motors) to facilitate control of rear attachment 150 and / or front attachment 160 of machine 100.

[0021] The sensor system 120 can include sensor devices capable of generating signals related to the operation of the machine 100. The sensor devices of the sensor system 120 can include vibration sensor devices, speed sensor devices, motion sensor devices, etc. As an example, the sensor devices can include one or more inertial measurement units (IMUs).

[0022] Operator cabin 130 includes an integrated display (not shown) and operator controls 132. Operator controls 132 may include one or more input components (e.g., an integrated joystick, push buttons, control levers, and / or a steering wheel) for controlling the operation of machine 100. For example, operator controls 132 may be used to control the operation of one or more implements (e.g., rear attachment 150 and / or front attachment 160) of machine 100 and / or to control the operation of ground engaging members 170.

[0023] In the case of an autonomous machine, operator controls 132 may not be designed for use by an operator, but rather may be designed to operate independently of an operator, for example, in which case operator controls 132 may include one or more input components that provide input signals for use by other components without operator input.

[0024] A machine controller 140 (e.g., an electronic control module (ECM)) may control and / or monitor the operation of the machine 100. For example, the machine controller 140 may control and / or monitor the operation of the machine 100 based on signals from the operator controls 132, from the sensor system 120, and / or from the sensing assembly 188. The machine controller 140 may determine the amount of wear on one or more components of the machine 100 based on signals from the sensor system 120, from the operator controls 132, and / or from the sensing assembly 188, as described in more detail below.

[0025] The rear attachment 150 may include a digging assembly, a hoisting assembly, and / or a tow bar assembly. The front attachment 160 may include a blade assembly. The ground engaging members 170 may be configured to propel the machine 100. The ground engaging members 170 may include wheels, tracks, rollers, and / or similar components for propelling the machine 100. The ground engaging members 170 may include an undercarriage including a track (as shown in FIG. 1 ). The track may include a track link. In some circumstances, the track link may include a track link bushing and a track link pin. As an example, the track may include a first track link 172 and a second track link 174. The first track link 172 includes a first track link bushing 176 and a first track link pin 178.

[0026] Sprocket 180 may include one or more sprocket segments 182 (individually referred to herein as “sprocket segment 182” and collectively referred to herein as “sprocket segments 182”). Sprocket 180 may be configured to engage and drive ground engaging member 170. For example, sprocket segment 182 may be configured to engage a track link bushing (e.g., of a track of ground engaging member 170) and rotate to propel the track to propel machine 100. Sprocket 180 may be included in a drive train of machine 100.

[0027] Sensing assembly 188 may be configured to be associated with a component of machine 100. In some examples, sensing assembly 188 may include one or more devices configured to sense an amount of wear on the component and provide wear information indicative of the amount of wear on the component. Sensing assembly 188 may include strain measurement devices configured to generate strain data used to determine the amount of wear on the component, as described in more detail below.

[0028] In some examples, the wear information may include information identifying the sensing assembly 188, information identifying the part, information identifying a timestamp associated with the wear information, etc. The information identifying the sensing assembly 188 may include information identifying a manufacturer of the sensing assembly 188, information identifying a model of the sensing assembly 188, information identifying a serial number of the sensing assembly 188, etc.

[0029] The information identifying the part may include information identifying the manufacturer of the part, information identifying the model of the part, information identifying the part number of the part, information identifying the serial number of the part, information identifying the date and / or time the part was installed on machine 100, etc.

[0030] The sensing assembly 188 may be configured to provide the wear information periodically (e.g., every three hours, every shift, daily, etc.) Additionally or alternatively, the sensing assembly 188 may be configured to provide the wear information based on a trigger (e.g., based on receiving a request from the machine controller 140).

[0031] As noted above, Figure 1 is provided as an example. Other examples may differ from the example described in connection with Figure 1.

[0032] 2 is a diagram of an example of a part 200 of a machine 100 described herein. In some examples, the part 200 may be a part of an undercarriage of the machine 100, such as the first track link 172 or the second track link 174. As shown in FIG. 2, the part 200 may include a body 210. The body 210 may include a metal. The metal may include steel, aluminum, etc. Additionally or alternatively, the body 210 may include a rubber material.

[0033] 2, the body 210 can include a wear surface 220, a cavity 230, and a track through hole 240 configured to receive a track link pin. The wear surface 220 can include any surface of the body 210 where material is worn away during use of the undercarriage. For example, the wear surface 220 can be a surface where material is worn away due to contact with other parts of the undercarriage and / or external materials (e.g., the ground).

[0034] The cavity 230 can be configured to house a sensing assembly 188. Although Fig. 2 shows one sensing assembly 188 housed in the cavity 230, in other examples, additional or fewer sensing assemblies 188 can be housed in the cavity 230. The sensing assembly 188 can be held within the cavity 230 using a metal, rubber material, etc., configured to hold an object within the cavity.

[0035] 2, the sensing assembly 188 can include a strain measurement device 250, a component controller 260, a wireless communication device 270, and a power source 280. In some circumstances, the strain measurement device 250, the component controller 260, the wireless communication device 270, and / or the power source 280 can be provided on a printed circuit board.

[0036] The strain measuring device 250 may include one or more devices configured to sense an amount of strain experienced by the part 200 (e.g., a strain experienced by a portion of the part 200) and generate strain data indicative of the amount of strain experienced by the part 200 (e.g., a portion of the part 200). For example, the strain measuring device 250 may include a strain gauge. As shown in FIG. 2, the strain measuring device 250 may be provided adjacent to the wear surface 220. The portion of the part 200 may be associated with the wear surface 220. In this regard, as the amount of wear on the wear surface 220 increases, the amount of strain experienced by the part 200 may also increase (e.g., the amount of strain experienced by the portion of the part 200 may increase).

[0037] The amount of distortion may be caused by one or more parts of the machine 100. For example, the amount of distortion may be caused by one or more parts of a substructure that may be supported by the part 200. For example, the amount of distortion may be caused by one or more rollers 186. As the amount of distortion increases, the value of the distortion data may increase accordingly. Additionally, damage to the part 200 may increase the value of the distortion data.

[0038] The part controller 260 (e.g., an electronic control module (ECM)) can control and / or monitor the operation of the sensing assembly 188. For example, the part controller 260 can control and / or monitor the operation of the sensing assembly 188 based on a signal from the strain measurement device 250. For example, the part controller 260 can determine an amount of wear on the part 200 based on the strain data. As an example, the part controller 260 can determine a first amount of wear on the part 200 based on a first value of the strain data, determine a second amount of wear on the part 200 based on a second value of the strain data, etc. The second amount of wear can exceed the first amount of wear based on the second value exceeding the first value.

[0039] The part controller 260 generates wear information indicative of the amount of wear on the part 200 and can cause the wireless communication device 270 to transmit the wear information. In some examples, the part controller 260 can include a memory and a processor. The memory can include random-access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), and / or other types of dynamic or static storage devices (e.g., flash memory, magnetic memory, and / or optical memory) that store information and / or instructions used by the processor to perform functions.

[0040] The processor may include a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), an accelerated processing unit (APU), a microprocessor, a microcontroller, a digital signal processor (DPS), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or other types of processing components. The processor may be implemented in hardware, firmware, and / or a combination of hardware and software. The processor may be programmable to perform functions such as generating wear information and causing the wireless communication device 270 to transmit the wear information.

[0041] The wireless communication device 270 may include one or more devices capable of communicating with the part controller 260, the machine controller 140, a back office system, etc. For example, the wireless communication device 270 may be configured to provide wear information to the part controller 260, the machine controller 140, a back office system, etc. In some circumstances, the wireless communication device 270 may include a transceiver, separate transmitters and receivers, antennas, etc. The wireless communication device 270 may communicate with one or more machines using a short-range wireless communication protocol, such as, for example, BLUETOOTH® Low-Energy, BLUETOOTH®, Wi-Fi, near-field communication (NFC), Z-Wave, ZigBee, or Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.154.

[0042] Power source 280 can include one or more devices configured to provide power to one or more components of sensing assembly 188. For example, power source 280 can include a battery, a motion-based energy source, or the like.

[0043] Although the above examples are described with respect to components of the undercarriage of the machine 100, the present disclosure is also applicable to other components of the machine 100 that are subject to wear, such as tips, adapters, base edges, cutting edges, shrouds, half arrows, etc.

[0044] The number and arrangement of devices shown in Figure 2 are provided as an example. In practice, there may be additional, fewer, different, or differently arranged devices than those shown in Figure 2. Furthermore, two or more of the devices shown in Figure 2 may be implemented within a single device, or one device shown in Figure 2 may be implemented as multiple distributed devices. Additionally or alternatively, a set of devices (e.g., one or more devices) of one example of a component may perform one or more functions that are described as being performed by another set of devices of the example of a component.

[0045] Figure 3 is a diagram of one example of a system 300 described herein. As shown in Figure 3, the system 300 includes a machine controller 140, a sensing assembly 188, and a back office system 310. The machine controller 140 may include a memory and a processor, as described above in connection with the part controller 260.

[0046] The machine controller 140 can be configured to perform one or more actions based on the wear information of the components of the machine 100. The one or more actions are described in more detail below. In some examples, the sensing assembly 188 can provide the wear information to cause the machine controller 140 to perform one or more actions. The sensing assembly 188 can provide the wear information periodically (e.g., every three hours, every shift, daily, etc.). Additionally or alternatively, the sensing assembly 188 can provide the wear information based on a trigger (e.g., based on a request from the machine controller 140, based on a request from the back office system 310, etc.).

[0047] In some implementations, the machine controller 140 may determine the wear information in a manner similar to that described above in connection with determining the wear information for the component controller 260. For example, the machine controller 140 may receive strain data (from the sensing assembly 188) and determine the wear information based on the strain data.

[0048] The machine controller 140 may compare the amount of wear on the component (as identified by the wear information) to a wear threshold. Information identifying the wear threshold may be stored in one or more memories associated with the machine controller 140. In some circumstances, the wear threshold may be determined based on historical data regarding the amount of wear on the one or more components at the time the one or more components were replaced. The one or more components may be similar to the component in which the sensing assembly 188 is included.

[0049] If the amount of wear on the part does not meet the wear threshold, the machine controller 140 may provide a notification. The notification may include information identifying the part, information identifying the amount of wear on the part, and / or information identifying one or more parts associated with the part and / or one or more parts that are dependent on the part, etc.

[0050] The notification may be provided internally with respect to the operator cabin 130, externally with respect to the operator cabin 130, provided to a device of the operator of the machine 100, and / or provided to the back office system 310, etc.

[0051] If the amount of wear on the part meets the wear threshold, the machine controller 140 may cause one or more actions to be taken in addition to or instead of providing a notification. In this situation, the notification may further indicate that the part needs to be replaced and / or repaired. With respect to the one or more actions, the machine controller 140 may adjust the operation of the machine 100 to reduce and / or prevent further wear on the part. For example, the machine controller 140 may slow down the machine 100, slow down and stop the machine 100, and / or immobilize the machine 100, etc.

[0052] Additionally or alternatively, to effect adjustments to the operation of machine 100, machine controller 140 can provide instructions to an operator to adjust the operation of the machine in a manner similar to that described above. Additionally or alternatively, machine controller 140 can provide service requests to repair and / or replace parts.

[0053] Additionally or alternatively, machine controller 140 may autonomously move machine 100 to a repair facility. Additionally or alternatively, machine controller 140 may add calendar events to a technician's calendar to inspect, repair, and / or replace parts. Additionally or alternatively, machine controller 140 may activate an alarm. The alarm may indicate repairing or replacing one or more parts.

[0054] Additionally or alternatively, machine controller 140 may provide a replacement request to the first autonomous unit to cause the first autonomous unit to deliver a replacement part to a location associated with machine 100. The location may include a current location of machine 100, a location at a work site where machine 100 performs multiple tasks, a location where machine 100 is located when machine 100 is not performing tasks, and / or a location where machine 100 is located when machine 100 is undergoing repair and / or replacement, etc. The replacement request may include information identifying a location associated with machine 100.

[0055] Additionally or alternatively, to cause the first autonomous unit to deliver a replacement part, the machine controller 140 may provide a verification request to the second autonomous unit to cause the second autonomous unit to travel to a location associated with the machine 100 to verify the amount of wear on the part. The verification information may include information identifying a location associated with the machine 100. The second autonomous unit may generate verification information based on the verification of the part wear information and may transmit the verification information to the controller 140.

[0056] In some circumstances, the wear information enables the machine controller 140 to track parts. For example, based on the wear information, the machine controller 140 can determine when a part was installed on a machine and / or when a part on a machine was replaced.

[0057] The back office system 310 may include one or more devices configured to monitor components of the machine 100. The back office system 310 may be remote with respect to the machine 100. In some implementations, the back office system 310 may perform operations similar to those described above in connection with the machine controller 140. For example, the back office system 310 may receive wear information from the machine controller 140 and / or from the sensing assembly 188. Alternatively, the back office system 310 may determine the wear information in a manner similar to that described above in connection with the machine controller 140 determining the wear information. The back office system 310 may perform operations similar to those described above in connection with the machine controller 140 based on the wear information.

[0058] The number and arrangement of devices shown in Figure 3 are provided as an example. In practice, there may be additional, fewer, different, or differently arranged devices than those shown in Figure 3. Furthermore, more than two devices shown in Figure 3 may be implemented within a single device, or one device shown in Figure 2 may be implemented as multiple distributed devices. Additionally or alternatively, a set of devices (e.g., one or more devices) of system 300 may perform one or more functions that are described as being performed by other sets of devices in system 300. [Industrial Applicability]

[0059] Implementations described herein solve problems associated with inaccurate manual measurements and erroneous predictions regarding the amount of wear on machine parts. Wear information determined based on strain data can be more accurate than manual measurements and information regarding the estimated useful life of the parts. As a result of the increased accuracy, parts can be repaired or replaced when necessary (as opposed to being repaired or replaced earlier than planned).

[0060] Furthermore, as a result of the increased accuracy, implementations herein may help reduce the likelihood of a part failing prior to repair and / or replacement of the part. Furthermore, as a result of the increased accuracy, the apparatus may conserve computing or machine resources that would otherwise be used to ameliorate problems associated with inaccurate prediction of the amount of wear on the part (such as premature part failure, premature part repair, and / or premature part replacement).

[0061] The foregoing disclosure provides illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the implementations to the precise forms disclosed. Modifications and variations may be made in light of the above disclosure or acquired from practice of the implementations. Furthermore, any of the implementations described herein may be combined unless a reason why one or more implementations cannot be combined is explicitly provided in the foregoing disclosure. Although particular combinations of features are recited in the claims and / or disclosed herein, these combinations are not intended to limit the disclosure of the various implementations. Each dependent claim listed below may depend directly on only one claim, but the disclosure of the various implementations includes each dependent claim in combination with each of the other claims in the claim group.

[0062] As used herein, "a," "an," and "set" are intended to include one or more and can be used interchangeably with "one or more." Additionally, as used herein, the article "the" is intended to include one or more of the things referenced in connection with the article "the" and can be used interchangeably with "one or more." Additionally, the phrase "based on" is intended to mean "based at least in part on," unless otherwise specified. Additionally, as used herein, the term "or" is intended to be inclusive when used in a series and can be used interchangeably with "and / or" unless otherwise specified (e.g., when used in combination with "any" or "only one of"). Additionally, for ease of description, spatially relative terms, such as "below," "below," "above," "above," and the like, may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element or feature to another element or feature, as illustrated. Spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the devices, apparatus, and / or elements during use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

Claims

1. A component (200) of a machine (100), said component (200) comprising: a body (210) including a cavity (230); a strain measurement device (250) disposed within the cavity (230) and configured to generate strain data indicative of an amount of strain experienced by a portion of the part (200); A wireless communication device (270); determining an amount of wear of the portion of the component (200) based on the strain data; generating wear information indicative of the amount of wear; a component controller (260) configured to cause the wireless communication device (270) to transmit the wear information.

2. The component (200) of claim 1, wherein the component (200) is part of an undercarriage of the machine (100).

3. The body (210) includes a wear surface (220); the strain measuring device (250) is disposed adjacent to the wear surface (220); 3. The component (200) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the amount of strain experienced by the portion of the component (200) increases as the amount of wear of the wear surface (220) increases.

4. The part controller (260) causes the wireless communication device (270) to provide the wear information, providing the wear information to a machine (100) controller of the machine (100), causing the machine (100) controller to: adjusting the operation of the machine (100) to prevent further wear of the part (200); Providing instructions to an operator of the machine (100) to adjust the operation of the machine (100); or and providing a service request to at least one of repair or replace the part (200).

5. The part controller (260) causes the wireless communication device (270) to provide the wear information, The part (200) of any one of claims 1 to 4, configured to cause the wireless communication device (270) to provide the wear information to a device (140) configured to monitor the part (200).

6. 1. A system comprising: A device (140) associated with the machine (100); a sensing assembly disposed within a cavity (230) of the part (200) of the machine (100), The sensing assembly includes: a strain measurement device (250) configured to generate strain data indicative of an amount of strain experienced by a portion of the part (200); generating wear information indicative of an amount of wear of the portion of the component (200) based on the strain data; a part controller (260) configured to provide the wear information to the device (140) to adjust operation of the machine (100).

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the component (200) is a component (200) of an undercarriage of the machine (100).

8. The component (200) includes a wear surface (220); the strain measuring device (250) is disposed adjacent to the wear surface (220); The system of claim 6 or 7, wherein the amount of strain experienced by the portion of the component (200) increases as the amount of wear of the wear surface (220) increases.

9. The sensing assembly further comprises a wireless communication device (270); The part controller (260) may further include a controller for providing the wear information to the device. The system of any one of claims 6 to 8, configured to cause the wireless communication device (270) to provide the wear information to the device.

10. The part controller (260) causes the wireless communication device (270) to provide the wear information, causing the wireless communication device (270) to provide the wear information to the device; providing instructions for coordinating said operation of said machine (100); providing a service request to at least one of repair and / or replace said component (200); or The system of any one of claims 6 to 9, configured to provide the wear information to a machine (100) controller of the machine (100) to cause at least one of the following to adjust the operation of the machine (100).

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