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                                                                                                                                 ▶   The structured overview
                                                                                                                                   enables intuitive operation and
                                                                                                                                   clear visualisation of system
             MEC Optimize –                                                                                                        data


             the digital efficiency                                                                                              ▶   Special indicators give a quick
                                                                                                                                   overview of the boiler system
             assistant                                                                                                             condition


                                                                                                                                 ▶   The intelligent boiler logbook
                                                                                                                                   evaluates entered data,                                                      Electronic boiler logbook
                                                                                                                                   indicates any deviations
                                                                                                                                   from the ideal condition
                                                                                                                                   and gives individualised       Clear visualisation of data
                                                                                                                                   recommendations for action









                                                                                                                                         Improved energy                                                        Durable boiler
                                                                                                                                         efficiency – keep                                                      system – boiler
                                                                                                                                         an eye on all energy                                                   operation in the
                                                                                                                                         flows                                                                  ideal state












          MEC Optimize – the digital efficiency assistant      The intelligent boiler logbook also checks all the en-
          MEC Optimize is Bosch's intelligent system for moni-  tered data, then compares this with the  manufacturer's                   Increased system                                                      Improved
          toring and optimising industrial boiler systems.     specifications and gives action recommendations, in                        availability –                                                        ope rating safety –
          MEC Optimize captures and analyses all data from     case there are any discrepancies.                                          maintenance only                                                      simplified
          the boiler system and linked system components and                                                                              as required                                                           system testing
          stores these over many years. Using a clear and precise   Visualisation and remote access
          form, the efficiency assistant indicates any increased   The MEC Optimize user interface can be visualised
          in energy consumption and evaluates the boiler's oper-  using any standard desktop PC or tablet. This means
          ating mode. Forecasts of component wear are also     that the persons in charge can keep tabs on energy
          issued based on the individual operating mode, which   consumption and system availability.
          enables improved maintenance planning and in turn
          increases system availability.                       As an option, MEC Optimize can also transfer the                  At a glance
                                                               current system status to MEC Remote as well as                    ▶   Improved energy efficiency – identification of increased energy losses through intelligent data analysis and by
          Handling the system documentation is made simple:    reporting important information via SMS or e-mail to                rectifying these through the associated recommendations for action in the operating manuals
          all the important documents for the boiler system,   the operator. For deeper analysis of system data, the             ▶   Durable boiler system – automatic monitoring of the operating behaviour supports the operator to achieve
          such as operating manuals, are preloaded in digital   operator interface can be easily visualised remotely               particularly boiler-friendly operation
          form on the MEC Optimize.                            via MEC Remote, accessed through multiple security                ▶  Increased system availability – wear prognoses allow for optimum maintenance planning
                                                               levels.                                                           ▶  Higher operating safety – intelligent boiler logbook with automatic evaluation of the test data
          In addition, it also includes a digital boiler logbook.                                                                ▶   Historical operating data – continuous data acquisition makes system optimisation and troubleshooting easier
          Boiler attendants can enter the recorded measurement   Minimise production downtime, maximise                          ▶  Digital document storage – all important system documents are saved locally and can be retrieved at any time
          values at every test interval, and use the export func-    efficiency: MEC Optimize application on p. 34               ▶   Optional remote connection via MEC Remote – sends current system status and reports important events via
          tion to print these for signing or archiving, as required.                                                               SMS or e-mail to the operator
                                                                                                                                 ▶   Easy integration of the system into the automation system (BACnet IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA) or
                                                                                                                                   visualisation on a PC/tablet
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