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FIE LD OF T HE INVE NTION

This invention relates to the field of machinery operating on onshore and offshore drilling rigs. Multiple types of machines are known to be used on these rigs and are suitable for a very diverse variety of purposes. For example, these include: Drawworks, Mud P umps, Top Drive Systems, Rotary Tables, C rown Blocks, Travelling Blocks; and machine parts, such as: Diesel E ngines, Alternators, Direct C urrent Motors, Alternate C urrent Motors, Mud Agitators, Trip Tank Systems, Centrifugal Pumps of all types and sizes, Piston pumps of all types and sizes, and Air Compressors.

In particular, the field of application for this invention concerns any machines in which fluid and/or any other type of lubricant circulate.

In order to operate properly, this type of machinery requires continuous maintenance, especially in terms of the proper lubrication of its parts. Particularly on older machines (i.e. those built before 2010), maintenance checks are mostly carried out by maintenance operators who are often, depending on their level of expertise, responsible for determining the machine s efficiency to prevent downtime and breakdowns. Usually, each machine has to undergo its own specific tests.

S TATE OF TH E ART

Measuring devices are sometimes present which help determine the lubrication condition of the machines, for example. However, these solutions are often rather impractical and do not allow the machines to be controlled instantly and/or continuously. They do not even allow control of several machine parts at once. They can only carry out targeted checks of a particular type.

Moreover, several thousands of drilling rigs built before 2010, of various powers (from 350HP to 3000HP), are still operative in the industry, often without any type of control, apart from by humans; new rigs were also installed in the period between 2010 and 2017, these too completely devoid of specific sensors or control equipment

A primary issue is therefore clearly the continued existence, even in modern times, of manual controls that are often unreliable, due to being operator-dependent, on often extremely costly apparatus belonging to a series of equipment whose operation enables the work of an often enormous rig that is also hugely complex from a maintenance point of view. Certain control systems do in fact exist in the industry, and are set out hereunder. These often have the disadvantage of being expensive, which makes them rather unattractive to buyers, due to the potential poor benefit- cost ratio of these systems. Users therefore often refrain from installing innovative control technologies of this kind.

In fact, therefore, control and maintenance of machines operating on onshore and offshore drilling rigs continues to be delegated mostly to maintenance operators; in other words, they are subject to human control. Depending on their experience and expertise, this personnel ends up playing an instrumental role in determining the good (or bad) operation of the machines; it is clear to see how utterly risky it is to operate in this way, especially given the costs of the equipment and the expenses that have to be managed if one or more machines are down (halt in production, etc.). Inadequate control and maintenance therefore often cause machine downtime and breakdowns with a high economic impact on the rig s activity.

Recently (with reference to the above), evolution of the technology has led to new machines being built with control systems to check their effectiveness and monitor operation. However, the implementation of these systems proves to be very costly in itself; this is because these systems have to be designed during the machine building stage and are electronically complex, involving adding an extra electronics system to the original machine. They are also highly specific to the machine for which they are designed; such systems are therefore only of use on that particular machine, out of the many machines used in the industry, as they have no impact whatsoever on the safety of the others or of the rig as a whole.

F urthermore, as an even greater disadvantage, these systems may only be built into older machines with great difficulty, because their complex nature and the lack of technical adaptability of the machines would require lengthy, expensive maintenance operations on the same, often also requiring structural changes that would certainly not be economically expedient any more than they would, in some cases, be feasible.

In particular, the controls considered most significant in the industry ^' s technology include: temperature control of the lubricating fluid in the machines, which is a significant factor in most machines that fundamentally operate continuously, which are therefore often affected by fluid overheating.

In particular, the essential controls are usually, overall: temperature, viscosity and at least the detection of metal particles in the fluid. These controls are still mainly carried out mainly or by using separate devices, in other words, each one specific to a particular check, instead of working together. And all this is only possible if there is the already advantageous opportunity to carry out those controls.

OBJ E CTS AND S UMMARY OF THE INVE NTION

One object of this invention is to describe an operational and maintenance control system for machinery on drilling rigs that is devoid of a control system.

Another object of this invention is to describe a control system that can easily be adapted to all types of machine already installed on the rig. Yet another object of this invention is to cut machine downtime and reduce breakdowns before planned maintenance takes place, thus also increasing machine life and reducing wear of the same.

Another object of this invention is to describe a system that enables the machines installed (or to be installed) on the drilling rigs to be made more highly performing and more productive.

A further object of this invention is to offer an economical machine control system for drilling rigs.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide an easy-to-manage and/or automated operational and maintenance control system.

A further object is to provide a personalised control system that can be configured in terms of the number of controls and for various types of checks. A further object of this invention is to provide a stand-alone control system that can be bought separately from the machine and used for one machine or for many different machines, which is therefore a system that operates and can be produced independently from the machine(s) installed.

Another object is being able to supply a real-time operational and maintenance control system, which also operates remotely.

Additionally, an object is to create a system that can be modular and that, in other words, can be configured in a unit or in a number of interconnected units.

Another object of this invention is to supply a system that can allow preventive and predictive maintenance.

A further object of this invention is to lower drilling rig management costs.

Another object is to guide maintenance by specialised personnel in certain controls on the rig s functionality, thus reducing human error.

Another object is to reduce the work of maintenance operators.

Another object is to optimise planned maintenance.

Yet another object is to lower the environmental impact of such machines. A further object is to provide an accurate, reliable operational and maintenance control system.

Lastly, an important object of this invention is to increase the safety of rig users and of the rig itself.

P lease note that this invention claims the internal priority of application no. 102017000070756 filed by the same applicant on 23/06/2017, as the below description provides the objects of the invention, which is the same as the one in the previous patent, but is here described better and specified with reference both to the system and to the innovative method that will be described below.

These objects, and further ones, will be achieved thanks to the innovative operational and maintenance control system for lubricated machines present on the drilling rigs (onshore and offshore). The said control system shall be advantageously created, essentially, as a customisable single housing; said system comprises at least means for monitoring the temperature of a lubricating fluid of said one or more machines, such as at least one temperature sensor for recording and monitoring the temperature of the fluid, at least one fluid-dynamic circuit comprising at least connections, such as at least one delivery line and one return line to be connected, for example, using dedicated connections to at least one circuit for at least one lubricating fluid, included in one or more machines, at least one centrifugal pump to keep the lubricating fluid in circulation between at least one machine and said control system, at least one control panel and means for transmitting data between said system and said at least one control panel.

S pecifically, this system may be connected to one or more machines continually or intermittently; even more specifically, one or a number of said systems may be connected to one or more lubricated machines of any type whatsoever, to monitor any lubricated machine of any type whatsoever on the drilling platform in real-time or at given time intervals.

In particular, in one or more embodiments, said system may comprise at least one viscosity sensor and at least one metal particle sensor.

S aid system will be controlled by specially programmed means thanks to a dedicated method for that purpose to provide real-time data on the readings of one or more sensors of the system, to enable monitoring of the proper operation of one or more machines, including in real-time.

The operational and maintenance control system for lubricated machines for drilling rigs can be kept connected to said machines during their operation or can be connected at times chosen by the user, to perform continuous or intermittent checks on said machines.

In at least one or more embodiments, said system shall include a variation, in which a centralised control panel shall, for example, not be comprised in the system s single housing, to display information recorded by said sensors and, where necessary, to undertake warning and/or corrective and/or maintenance actions for one or more parameters of said machines, if these parameters have been reported as inadequate for the proper operation of one or more machines.

S aid control system also comprises functions to notify and remind about planned maintenance to be carried out on one or more machines measured and monitored by said system.

Additionally, in a particularly advantageous way, said system can comprise connections to at least one control circuit for at least two tanks, one for the new lubricating fluid (e.g. oil) and the other for drain fluid.

The sensors and electrical and/or electromechanical parts are best controlled from a P LC and/or I/O control card, to which they are electrically connected. Everything described so far can be housed within a single housing that is suitable for its potential purpose of housing multiple or all parts contained in said control system. The system thus described in one of its basic variants can be easily interfaced using pipes (the above-mentioned connections) to any type of machine featuring a lubrication circuit. For example, this can be achieved simply by making two holes preferably in the lubricating fluid tank of the machine to be controlled and creating a connection between that tank and the machinery operational and maintenance control system.

Moreover, further, particularly favoured embodiments may comprise vibration sensors. As we know, unwanted machine vibrations may be caused by various issues and can lead to wear or general malfunctioning. F urthermore, said system may include a method, of which there will be many variants, dedicated to the use of the machine, which may comprise safety checks and other steps which shall be described hereunder.

E ssentially, costs will be cut by using this control system, in such a way that the buyer of an average rig (1200HP) can basically make back the amount paid for the purchase and installation of the control system with just a few hours at a daily contractual rate; this means that the innovative control system proposed herein provides a considerable cost/benefit advantage.

This innovative system therefore drastically reduces human errors caused by the machine and maintenance operators who, in the awareness that they are being guided in the operations and consequently also controlled, shall have the guarantee of not operating at random but by following a protocol issued by the system and a corresponding method that can help them in their evaluations, in an advantageously objective manner. They will also have to pay much more attention and meticulously follow the instructions given by the control system, as no errors will go unnoticed. It should always be remembered that even today, human error is still by far the main cause of machine breakdown.

The system proposed by this invention will provide a technology able to supply real-time meticulous monitoring of the most critical parameters; this monitoring will enable discovery of any problems in a timely manner and will allow instant and correct diagnosis as a result. This is made possible by having smart support for decision-making

from the control system at all times, without barely having to touch the machine(s) to be monitored.

This system advantageously makes it possible to ensure satisfactory and constant equipment operation.

The monitoring carried out, the methods for which will be described in more detail with reference to the annexed figures, means that this system will help increase machine life by significantly delaying wear. Wear is in fact delayed by keeping friction and excessive temperature increases to a minimum, which have always been the cause of rapid wear, resulting in the premature breakage of bearings and all other rotating parts present on these types of machines.

This innovative system advantageously makes it possible to ensure optimal planned maintenance, often known in the industry by the American acronym ^' P MS _, which stands for ^' Planned Maintenance System_. It does this by optimising and automating machine oil change operations, thereby saving a considerable amount of operational time, and consequently minimising maintenance times, which are notoriously unpopular among end users, as they entail costs and operational downtime for the entire duration of the maintenance. This innovative system also advantageously prevents any lubricating fluid waste, having it replaced only when it no longer has the 10 characteristics that guarantee perfect machine lubrication and without risking any damage due to overuse and/or prolonged use of the machine with an oil that is no longer adequate or effective for its purpose. The sensors contained in the innovative system described hereunder will guarantee remarkably precise work, of up to 98%, with respect to the standard tools of industrial laboratories.

A dedicated control method may also be associated with this system, without reducing the scope of protection of this invention in any way. This system is innovative regardless of the method used; however, even a method and one or more variants of the same that can be applied to this system may prove innovative and particularly high performance with or without reference to this system. The method may in any case be related to this system without going beyond the scope of protection of this invention. For example, one variation of a control method suitable for the innovative system described may comprise actions/steps that will keep the system active 24 hours a day; as long as the system is powered, it will cyclically proceed to read all digital and analogue data received, with a high sampling frequency.

These and further advantages and embodiments of the innovative control system for lubricated machines will be described in detail hereunder with reference to the annexed figures, in which:

figure 1 shows a drawing of a preferred embodiment of this invention;

figure 2 shows a different view (from above with open housing) of the same embodiment shown in figure 1 ;

figure 3 shows an example of an embodiment of the control panel of the innovative system described by this invention.

DE TAILE D DE S C RIPTION OF THE FIG UR ES

F igure 1 shows an especially preferred embodiment of the innovative control system for lubricated machines, for onshore/offshore rigs in particular. S pecifically, in this embodiment, said system 10 contains at least one single housing 20, means for monitoring the temperature of a lubricating fluid of said one or more machines, such as sensors 2, at least one circuit 1 1 comprising connection piping 3 between the system and at least one machine to be controlled, such as a delivery line and a return line to be connected, for example by means of dedicated connections, to at least one circuit for at least one lubricating fluid, used in one or more machines (not shown here). As such, said system 10 comprises at least one centrifugal pump 4 to keep the lubricating fluid circulating between at least one machine and said control system 10. The lubricating fluid circulates in an essentially closed circuit made up of the machine being examined and the control system 10 by means of the circuit 11 with piping 3.

S aid at least one sensor, specifically a temperature sensor 2, is designed to take and monitor the temperature of the fluid; in particular, said system 10 can be connected to said machines continuously or intermittently.

F urthermore, a number of systems can be connected to a number of machines at the same time and controlled individually from a control panel or unit 40 or from a central control unit, which will be discussed below.

S pecifically, said system may comprise, in one or more embodiments, at least one viscosity sensor 5 and at least one metal particle sensor 6.

S aid system can be controlled by specially programmed known means (PCs, smartphones, tablets, etc.) to implement the aforementioned method that is suitable for this innovative control system; to this end, this system comprises, for example, a control unit 40 (which is shown in figure 3, where it will be described) to provide real-time data on the readings of one or more sensors 2 and/or 5 and/or 6 of the system 10 to enable monitoring, including in real-time, of the proper operation of one or more machines. In one or more embodiments, said system will therefore comprise a centralised control panel 41 interfaced with said control unit 40 to display information read by said sensors and, where necessary, undertake warning and/or corrective and/or maintenance actions for one or more parameters of said machines if those parameters have been signalled as incorrect for the proper functioning of one or more machines.

S aid innovative control method related to the innovative system 10 for lubricated machines also comprises functions to notify and remind about planned maintenance to be carried out on one or more machines measured and monitored by the said system. Moreover, in a particularly advantageous way, said system may comprise, in several embodiments, such as the one shown in figure 1 , connections to at least one control circuit for at least two tanks 8,9, one for the new lubricating fluid (e.g. oil) 9 and the other for drain fluid 8. Both containers for the new fluid 9 and drain fluid 8 contain a floating fluid level sensor (not shown here).

E ssentially, the system 10 contains, for its own operation, at least one connection from the lubrication circuit of the machine to be controlled, by means of a circuit 1 1 containing connection piping 3: the machine s lubricating fluid enters circulation in the system 10, i.e. in the circuit by means of centrifugal pump 4, which circulates the lubricant in the system s internal hydraulic circuit 1 1 , which comprises at least one suction solenoid valve in the circulation 12 and one circulation delivery solenoid valve 13, which function, respectively, to open the system s hydraulic circuit and to deliver the fluid into circulation in the system 10 after the centrifugal pump 4 stage; the fluid passes through an area of the circuit in which at least the temperature sensor 2 is positioned and, in this embodiment, also at least one viscosity sensor 5 and one metal particle sensor 6, so the fluid leaves the control system s hydraulic circuit 1 1 and is fed back into the machine to which it belongs.

F igure 2 shows a side view of the same embodiment, simplified, to allow a better understanding of the circuitry.

F igure 3 shows the control unit 40, comprising a display 42 and a control panel 41 , having at least the following functions:

- start-up of the control unit 40

- pre-setting of the alert thresholds for each parameter recorded by at least one or more temperature sensors (2);

- measurement of fluid-related values continuously and at predefined intervals;

- recording of at least parameters of one or more temperature sensors 2; - reading of values from at least the temperature sensor 2, and, where present, also from the viscosity sensor 5 and/or metal particle sensor 6;

- when one or more thresholds are exceeded, an alarm/Warning signal is shown at least on display 42;

- calling on personnel to check the machine in accordance with the alert signal received (temperature, viscosity, presence of particles, etc.) to check, for example, the efficiency of the machine s rotating parts, how long the fluid has been used in the machine, etc.;

In certain embodiments:

- in case of the reading of a set of values that together point to the conclusion that the lubricating fluid needs replacing: a signal is sent to a drain oil delivery solenoid valve 14 and to a new oil delivery solenoid valve 15, which open, allowing new lubricating fluid to flow into the lubrication circuit of the machine controlled (detailed hereunder).

In parenthesis: the new oil 9 and drain oil 8 tanks are also connected to the fluid-dynamic circuit 1 1 of the system 10 by means of connections 16 and by means of said solenoid valves 15 (tank 9) and 14 drain oil (tank 8). Therefore, if the oil is replaced at the opening of valve 15, new oil enters the machine and the circuit/piping 3 of the system 10.

In particular, it is possible to have more than one control system, each of which connected to a machine to be controlled. Therefore, each of the machines present on an on/offshore platform can be equipped with this system, which advantageously, due to its simplicity, can easily be adapted to any kind of machine whatsoever and proves to be of particular interest given its economical nature.

In a particularly advantageous way, one or each of said control systems units for lubricated machines 10 can be connected and controlled centrally by said control unit 40, which in a particularly advantageous way, in addition to the functions already mentioned, comprises at least the following functions, thanks to the aforementioned method:

- lubrication quality control:

when the fluid is circulating in the circuit of the system 10, the sensors present such as at least one or more temperature sensors 2, and/or one or more viscosity sensors 5 and/or at least one or more mechanical particle sensors 6, record the fluid-related values continuously or at predefined intervals;

if all the parameters (at least the parameter of at least one temperature) stay within the limits established for normal operation, no warning or action shall be communicated to the user;

- for example, if one of the temperature parameters deviates from a pre-set range of ^' norma I _ values = N, depending on the increase/decrease recorded (N+/- X), different indicators will be activated to undertake control actions with different alert levels; from simply bringing it to the attention of the personnel, to requesting personnel to block the machine immediately and perform controls.

(Note that the system 10 and related method cannot independently perform actions on the machine; rather, they summon the dedicated personnel by precisely and promptly specifying the problem before any unwanted machine stoppage).

In certain embodiments, the system 10 comprises (not shown in the figure) electrical connections to the machine s engines; these connections comprise load sensors connected to the central unit to detect the level of power absorbed by the engines and the operating time of the engine from the time it was connected.

Keeping a close eye on the machine input power level will in the long run make it possible to have extremely important data to assess the conditions and remaining life expectancies of the machine controlled, as the control system 10 will be able to understand how much the machine has been used based on the load applied. Having this data at hand makes it possible to optimise not only routine maintenance, but also and especially extremely costly extraordinary maintenance operations. In fact, if a machine has been operating for most hours in low load conditions, then intervals between general servicing can be lengthened. As a rule (pursuant to the API - American Petroleum Institute - standards) with the current P MS method ( YandomJ general servicing is carried out cyclically, essentially every 5 years. With the support/monitoring of the control system, the machine can continue operating without a problem until it displays issues of overheating or a significant number of metal particles in the fluid. Operation will certainly be much less risky than the current Yandom_ method.

Therefore, in certain embodiments, the temperature increase value of the lubricating fluid is compared with the load parameters applied to engines of the machine controlled and their usage time, thus enabling more precise assessment of the actual risk of an operative problem occurring.

The measuring of the time spent in conditions of the controlled machine in operation will be continuously updated by the system/method/programme, so that the operator always has at hand an accurate count of the operating hours performed by the controlled machine, both the partial count of the various individual routine and extraordinary maintenance operations and the total count.

If there is a viscosity sensor, the following steps will be present:

- start-up of the control unit 40 and of at least one system 10;

- recording of fluid-related values continuously or at pre-defined intervals;

- recording of at least parameters of one or more temperature sensors 2; (a basic method up until this point, with a stand-alone result not contingent upon the below, which constitutes an additional control) - recording of at least parameters of one or more viscosity sensors 5;

- if the viscosity values stay within the limits set for normal operation, no alert or action shall be communicated to the user;

- for example, if one of the viscosity parameters deviates from a preset range of Yiormal_ values, different indicators will be activated, depending on the increase or decrease recorded (V+/- X), to undertake control actions with different alert levels;

warning on the display: at least for changing the lubricating fluid. The abundance or lack of equal sensors shall be decided on at the customers discretion, based on the level of protection they choose. Of course, the more sensors they choose to have, the less likely they will be of not detecting any lubrication problems on the machine being controlled. All the abovementioned sensors, in the precise moment the moving fluid passes them by, will begin recording the parameters and each one will send a separate signal, for example analogue to the corresponding analogue inputs of the control system.

If there is also at least one metal particle sensor 6 present

on start-up of the control unit 40 and of at least one system 10:

- recording of fluid-related values continuously or at pre-defined intervals;

- recording of at least parameters of one or more temperature sensors 2;

(basic method up until this point)

- recording of at least parameters of one or more viscosity sensors 5;

- if the viscosity values stay within the limits set for normal operation, no alert or action is communicated to the user;

- if for example one of the viscosity parameters deviates from a preset range of ^' normal _, values = V, different indicators will be activated to undertake control actions with different alert levels, depending on the increase recorded (V+/- X); (these controls are to be undertaken independently, not contingent upon the below, which constitutes an additional control);

for example, additionally:

- sending of a control request by at least one metal particle sensor 6, for which a threshold value P is given;

- if the values do not exceed a threshold (P+x), no alert is given;

- if the values exceed this threshold, a mechanical particle detection inspection is required on the fluid.

Additionally, this method dedicated to the control system 10 may comprise:

- operator recognition, for example through passwords, keycards, fingerprint recognition, in order to link the person responsible for the maintenance carried out by the system/control unit/control panel with each operation performed on the system 10; (this operation advantageously not only ensures that the operations are carried out, but since the operator is recognised, it makes that operator more responsible and accurate in carrying out the operations to performed, as, if there are any problems, the responsibility can be assigned to the person responsible without the possibility of error)

- automatic lubrication function: calculation of the hours of operation of the machine to be lubricated against the lubrication time/interval specified by the manufacturer, if the recommended time has passed: in this case, the control system 10 may comprise the control of a pneumatic grease pump operated using dedicated means, by measuring out the correct amount of lubricant with reference to the manufacturers instructions.

Again with reference to the replacement of the lubricating fluid referred to above, in this case, the method comprises the following steps:

(in the event of a viscosity problem, a signal will be given, as specified, warning that the lubricating fluid needs changing) - deactivation of the centrifugal pump of the lubricating fluid;

- deactivation of the delivery and suction solenoid valves of the fluid in circulation;

- activation of the drain oil delivery solenoid valve and the new fluid suction solenoid valve;

- re-activation of the centrifugal pump to suck up all the drain lubricating fluid contained in the tank of the controlled machine and to deliver it into the drain fluid container 8 (which may or may not be comprised in the system, depending on the embodiment);

- deactivation of the centrifugal pump when the floating sensor in the drain fluid container signals a fill level equal to the amount of fluid previously present in the circuit of the machine to be controlled;

- deactivation of the drain oil delivery solenoid valve and the circulation fluid suction solenoid valve, re-activation of the circulation fluid suction solenoid valve and new fluid suction solenoid valve, re-activation of the centrifugal pump for the circulation fluid to suck up the new lubricating fluid from the new fluid container 9, releasing it into the lubrication circuit of the machine to be controlled; this process remains active until the minimum level floating sensor positioned in the new fluid container

9 is activated and sends a digital signal to the control system 10, which will deactivate the centrifugal pump of the lubricating fluid. With this, the automatic change of lubricating fluid will be complete. In a further embodiment of the method described by this invention, if at least one temperature sensor shows an anomaly:

- the operator is alerted or warned to check the lubrication circuit of the controlled machine and to check the moving mechanical parts of that machine using a thermal imaging camera.

Note that, even more advantageously, said control system 10 may also comprise one or more control panels positioned not on the control system 10, invented as a single housing device as shown in the example in figure 1 , but within the platform in areas easily accessible to the operators. There can be one or more control panels for one or more control systems 10 connected to different machines, communicating in wireless mode with the various parts of the control system, for example.

In this regard, note that evidently, an infinite number of these control systems and connected panels can be present on any one rig; moreover, said one or more systems can communicate, for example in wireless mode, with any device, for example smartphones, tablets, PCs, etc., by means of dedicated interfaces with specific software or applications in order to notify personnel in charge of any problems occurring and of all data from one or more installed systems. Automatic warnings such as push notifications, S MS , telephone calls, etc. are also available if maintenance is required promptly. These systems can therefore be easily interconnected on the network.

As mentioned, as an advantage, said system is suitable for any type of lubricated machine whatsoever, regardless of the year of production and level of technology. Therefore, it is advantageously possible to carry out a maintenance operability check even for old machines that currently do not have control devices.

It appears evident how, in an extremely advantageous way, said innovative control system 10 is extremely simple and high-performing, as well as having the advantage of being able to be configured as desired by the user. In fact, it should be noted that its operation and manufacturing are simple and therefore not costly, as never before described or designed. F urthermore, even more advantageously, this system can be configured with one or a number of sensors, comprising for example at least one temperature sensor and at least one viscosity sensor and at least one particle detection sensor and, for example, further vibration sensors which would be of help when assessing machine breakdowns. F urthermore, this method will comprise functions suitable for guiding the operator to perform planned controls on machines in order to ensure their efficiency over time in a controlled manner, monitored in real-time and no longer operator-dependent

These and further variations of the innovative control system for lubricated machines and the associated method described by this invention - such as the possibility of building a thermal imaging camera into the system in order to register the required data from a fixed position, if needed, the opportunity to stream these data anywhere, or rather all data recorded by one or a number of systems 10, whether or not interconnected, varying in the number and type of sensors comprised in the system, which will obviously be integrated into the control method advantageously associated with that system - are all embodiment of the present invention and are included in the claims annexed hereto.