Online monitoring system for monitoring the condition of fairground rides in amusement parks
DMT RideGuard is a smart online monitoring system based on state-of-the-art IoT sensor technology and AI algorithms, designed to provide comprehensive monitoring of amusement park rides.
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Every year, millions of visitors flock to the exciting worlds of amusement parks. To ensure a carefree experience full of fun and thrills, visitor safety is the top priority. That is why, in Germany in particular, there are strict inspections carried out by the relevant regulatory bodies. To meet these high safety standards, theme park operators invest in comprehensive inspection and maintenance of their rides. DMT RideGuard complements this process and offers an innovative solution. Find out how DMT RideGuard, as the world’s first fully automated real-time monitoring system, is setting new standards.
Until now, monitoring amusement rides has involved a great deal of effort: daily visual inspections and regular checks and maintenance using comprehensive checklists ensure that high safety standards are maintained. These checks can now be supplemented even more effectively with DMT RideGuard. It measures continuously, directly and reliably. Based on state-of-the-art IoT sensor technology and AI algorithms, the system thus offers seamless, real-time monitoring of amusement rides.
Thanks to the use of our VIB3D triaxial accelerometer with calibrated MEMS sensor technology, DMT RideGuard is the ideal system for assessing vibrations, shocks and movements in accordance with DIN standards. The recorded data and status information are transmitted to the cloud-based DMT VIBbase database, where post-processing and data fusion from various sensors take place automatically. Amusement park operators can view all data via an intuitive web front-end. Data from the analysis can be combined with other external factors, such as rainfall and temperature readings. Data visualisation, device management and parameter configuration – everything takes place in the database in one place. The system automatically reports irregularities and anomalies via various alarm and notification functions, either by email or SMS, as required.
This gives operators a comprehensive overview of the condition of their attractions at all times and helps them to identify and rectify potential safety risks at an early stage.
In addition to enhanced safety, DMT RideGuard also offers automated real-time monitoring whilst the ride is in operation. DMT RideGuard thus enables more targeted planning of maintenance intervals.
Our experts at DMT RideGuard will be happy to help. Let’s discuss how to transition your maintenance programme to predictive maintenance now.
DMT is partnering with Mobaro! RideGuard can be fully integrated into Mobaro’s amusement park maintenance software.
Mobaro is the leading provider of online maintenance and safety solutions for fairground rides and attractions. Thanks to the seamless integration of RideGuard into the Mobaro platform for digital maintenance and inspections, operators can now link safety data to their regular maintenance and inspection procedures. This saves time and resources, reduces downtime and makes the management of rides faster, safer and more efficient.
It’s a perfect combination: whilst RideGuard collects and provides the data, Mobaro’s maintenance system documents, tracks and processes the results. And all of this takes place within a single system. The transition from preventive to AI-optimised predictive maintenance will revolutionise the safety and maintenance of amusement rides.
The Movie Park Germany film and theme park in Bottrop-Kirchhellen is already successfully using DMT RideGuard to optimise the safety of its rides. Following a trial period on two rides starting in August 2023, the operator has opted for the system and intends to continue using DMT RideGuard in future to complement existing processes.
“DMT RideGuard enables constant monitoring of our rides in a way that has never been possible before. This capability for continuous measurement is a major advantage. The system alerts us automatically and reports any potential deviations. This is a huge help to us in our day-to-day operations,” explains Carsten Prang, Technical Manager at Movie Park Germany.
In this video, industry experts share their views on current challenges, safety requirements and innovative technologies in the field of fairground rides and theme parks.
Jens Schweitzer
Head of Geo-Instruments and Industrial Monitoring
+49 201 172 2023
We’d be delighted to visit you at your theme park and discuss how RideGuard can be used for your rides!
DMT RideGuard has been specifically developed for use on rides in amusement parks. Its functionality and the AI algorithms used for analysis are specifically tailored to the maintenance and safety requirements of such rides.
Yes. As well as identifying anomalies during operation, the system enables an analysis – based on DIN EN 13814 – of the forces acting on passengers and restraint systems. It provides operators with data-based indicators for early detection, but does not constitute an automatic declaration of conformity.
Monitoring and maintenance in amusement parks are usually carried out according to daily, weekly and monthly maintenance schedules. DMT RideGuard, on the other hand, enables seamless, real-time monitoring of individual rides. On the one hand, this increases ride availability through predictive maintenance and, on the other, can boost visitor confidence by raising safety standards. Any anomalies are reported to the operator in real time, enabling them to respond swiftly.
DMT RideGuard operates fully automatically and without any direct human intervention. Sensors fitted to the rides continuously provide measurement data for every single ride, which is analysed in real time by AI algorithms. The AI continuously learns from the recorded rides and is thus able to detect anomalies and deviations from normal operation within a very short time, and to notify the operator of such incidents.
