A system and a method for monitoring a belt to predict a lifespan for the belt are described. An indicator of belt speed and an indicator of torque from a motor for driving the belt can be determined for a first time interval. A belt service value can be determined for the first time interval based upon the indicators of belt speed and torque from the motor. The belt service value can indicate a deviation from one or more reference belt speeds and torques from the motor. An effective service interval can be determined for the operation of the belt during the first time interval, based upon the belt service value. An indicator of a remaining operational lifespan for the belt can then be determined, based upon the effective service interval.

A system for controlling, monitoring and regulating a process in an industrial plant includes a closed feedback loop which includes an automatically configurable central data acquisition for acquiring an operating parameter generated by the industrial plant on a customer side in a field, and a central data evaluation unit. The central data evaluation unit includes a centralized data collecting unit, a generating module configured to generate a result for plant optimization, process extension, optimization of necessary maintenance works, or any combination thereof, and a creation module configured to create a new target parameter via automated adaptation of the operating parameter. A first communication connection transmits data from the field to the central data evaluation unit, and a second communication connection transmits data in response to the target parameter from the central data evaluation unit back to the field and adjusts the industrial plant as a function of the target parameter.

A system and a method for monitoring a belt to predict a lifespan for the belt are described. An indicator of belt speed and an indicator of torque from a motor for driving the belt can be determined for a first time interval. A belt service value can be determined for the first time interval based upon the indicators of belt speed and torque from the motor. The belt service value can indicate a deviation from one or more reference belt speeds and torques from the motor. An effective service interval can be determined for the operation of the belt during the first time interval, based upon the belt service value. An indicator of a remaining operational lifespan for the belt can then be determined, based upon the effective service interval.