Within the first few weeks of operation, the WEARwatcher builds up a comprehensive database on which it continuously recalculates the current probability of failure. These mathematical operations take place within the device itself, and the result is visualized as the probability of failure in the cloud dashboard.

Based on the elevator trips taking place, the WEARwatcher continuously calculates the system's utilization. The actual travel time is compared to the total operating time (e.g., a value of 10% means that the elevator is actually in use for 6 minutes every hour).

For each trip, the distance traveled is measured and displayed in the cloud dashboard. The total mileage is also calculated from the accumulated data.

For each trip, the actual trip duration is determined and stored in the database for further analysis.

Depending on whether it involves internal or external calls, parking trips, or similar actions, the number of door cycles per elevator journey varies. The WEARwatcher records and monitors these door cycles to detect and report misuse as well as technical malfunctions.

When entering a floor, the flushness is specifically monitored and recorded with millimeter precision. This is done for every movement. Additionally, the WEARwatcher also monitors compliance with the requirements of EN81-20 section 5.12.1.1.4 regarding stopping accuracy, readjustment accuracy, and corrective movements ("catch-up").

During movement at a constant speed within each trip, this speed is determined, monitored with limit values ​​and displayed in the cloud dashboard.

With the evaluation rules of the ISO 8100-34 The system's driving quality parameters are calculated and weighted, so that a current driving quality assessment of the system is constantly available and visualized.

The cloud dashboard also provides a total trip counter.

In addition to providing information on the precise load status of each individual journey and monitoring specific load conditions (empty load, overload, etc.), the WEARwatcher also generates statistical data on the average load status, which can be incorporated into traffic analysis. Furthermore, the WEARwatcher continuously determines the empty cabin weight, taking into account friction effects, suspension variations, and balancing chains and cables.

Incomplete door cycles (door attempts to close but reopens before reaching the closed position) are detected by the WEARwatcher, displayed, and reported as malfunctions if desired.

The WEARwatcher continuously calculates the current shaft efficiency (see, for example, VDI 4707) and thus determines the friction losses between car guides and the guide rails.

Continuous vibration and jerk analysis, as well as frequency monitoring, detects specific aspects of the guide rail condition and reports any faults. This includes insufficient lubrication, inadequately machined rail joints, catch marks, etc. The position of these faults is recorded and reported with millimeter precision.

Many causes of wear and tear and malfunctions in the drive system (such as problems with the frequency converter, problems in the gearbox, etc.) are transmitted to the elevator car via the load-bearing elements.

The WEARwatcher vibration sensors are mounted on the elevator car. WEARwatcher satellites can also be used to monitor other parts of the system (such as the machine frame) with vibration sensors. The analyses specifically search for problems and signs of wear affecting the drive, guides, and doors (differentiated between shaft and car doors) and report these via the cloud.

The WEARwatcher uses individual rope load measurement to detect twisted ropes, which can lead to a massive reduction in rope lifespan.

UCM situations are detected by the WEARwatcher (independently of the actual plant control) and permanently stored and reported for forensic purposes.

The WEARwatcher uses individual rope load measurement to detect the condition of the traction sheave by indirectly measuring the diameters of all individual sheave grooves. This allows for the detection and reporting of deviations between these diameters (worn grooves). These varying diameters lead to significant changes in rope tension during operation, resulting in substantial rope wear. Consequently, the rope's potential bending cycles are often reduced to a fraction of its nominal value.

Every door movement is evaluated using comprehensive vibration and frequency analyses. This provides a picture of the door's condition and, above all, of any wear and/or contamination on the guides and rollers. By assigning the doors to specific floors and conducting subsequent trend analyses, the WEARwatcher can pinpoint whether problems are occurring at particular cabin or shaft doors and report these specifically to the cloud.

Every door movement is evaluated using comprehensive vibration and frequency analyses. This provides a picture of the door's condition and, above all, of any wear and/or contamination on the guides and rollers. By assigning the doors to specific floors and conducting subsequent trend analyses, the WEARwatcher can pinpoint whether problems are occurring at particular cabin or shaft doors and report these specifically to the cloud.

The service life of an elevator cable can vary drastically under identical design conditions if the cable tension is not properly adjusted or monitored. Calculated service lives of, for example, 10 years can quickly be reduced to just 1 year of actual operating time. Conversely, cable tension can be used to predict service life. The WEARwatcher continuously monitors cable tension and immediately reports critical situations. Additionally, the WEARwatcher provides each user with a digital tool for easy, quick, and precise cable adjustment on any Wi-Fi-enabled device.

Emergency stops (regardless of whether they are initiated by the safety device or the machine brakes) are automatically detected by the WEARwatcher and reported to the cloud. Information about the cabin's position in the shaft and the current load is also reported. For forensic purposes, this data, along with maximum deceleration and forces, is also available in the cloud. Advanced analysis options are available via separate Windows PC software.

The WEARwatcher uses individual rope load measurement to detect the condition of the traction sheave by indirectly measuring the diameters of all individual sheave grooves. This allows for the detection and reporting of deviations between these diameters (worn grooves). These varying diameters lead to significant changes in rope tension during operation, resulting in substantial rope wear. Consequently, the rope's potential bending cycles are often reduced to a fraction of its nominal value.

The WEARwatcher is capable of continuously monitoring the traction performance of the elevator system. This allows critical operating conditions to be identified even before the next scheduled inspection. Furthermore, comprehensive automatic trend algorithms reliably report incipient wear on traction sheaves and ropes, as well as lubrication issues, contamination of the propellant with dirt, etc.

The WEARwatcher detects atypical driving movements (e.g., bumps or jolts) based on the recorded acceleration and vibration data and interprets them as possible vandalism.

Based on the absence of door movements after the journey ends, unusually long dwell times on a floor, or possibly an emergency stop, the WEARwatcher identifies possible people trapped inside the vehicle.

The WEARwatcher triggers a rollback alert if the cabin is detected rolling backward during acceleration – specifically when the cabin is empty and rolling downwards, or loaded and rolling upwards. This typically indicates a failure of the Load measurement or incipient problems in the frequency converter.