Product Launch: Schaeffler Expands OPTIME Portfolio with FAG OPTIME E-CM

Schaeffler Group has expanded its OPTIME condition monitoring portfolio with the introduction of FAG OPTIME E-CM, a solution designed for electrical condition monitoring of three-phase motors.

According to the company, the new system complements the existing OPTIME ecosystem by adding electrical analysis to its established vibration-based mechanical monitoring capabilities.

Electrical and Mechanical Monitoring Combined

The current OPTIME sensors are primarily used to detect mechanical irregularities through vibration analysis. With FAG OPTIME E-CM, Schaeffler now extends monitoring to electrical parameters, including current and voltage measurement of electric drives.

The company states that the system enables early detection of insulation faults, cable defects, static and dynamic eccentricity, broken rotor bars, voltage fluctuations, and overcurrent conditions. The aim is to support predictive maintenance strategies and help reduce unplanned downtime in industrial environments.

FAG OPTIME E-CM is intended for use in a wide range of electrically driven equipment, including compressors, rotary pumps, fans, blowers, and grinding machines.

Installation and System Architecture

The system consists of a measuring unit and current sensors installed inside the control cabinet. Sensors are mounted on live conductors and may include split-core current transformers or Rogowski coils. The distance between the sensors and the measuring unit can reach up to ten meters.

Three-phase voltage signals are also connected to the main unit. Collected data is transmitted wirelessly via LTE to the Schaeffler Cloud for analysis.

According to Schaeffler, the cloud-based platform applies machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to identify patterns and provide maintenance recommendations.

Integration Within the OPTIME Ecosystem

FAG OPTIME E-CM can be deployed as a standalone solution or integrated into an existing OPTIME installation. Maintenance teams receive alerts via dashboard or mobile application when irregularities are detected.

The product is scheduled to launch at the end of February 2026 in Europe and selected Asian markets, with global availability to follow gradually.