Bearing Vibration Sensor

This measures velocity mm sec peak or rms to detect unbalance and problems with structural rigidity and or foundation.

Bearing vibration sensor.

Sensor selection is dependent upon the bearing speed sensitivity requirements and the application. This intelligent vibration sensor continuously trends and stores overall vibration temperature and bearing condition in 3 directions. The range of vibration sensors offered is wide as a vibration sensor has many different characteristics that may vary including measurement related factors such as frequency response sensitivity and accuracy. For horizontal measurement vibration sensors should be mounted on the motor bearings and pump bearings.

Typical applications demand vibration measurements in the horizontal vertical and axial direction on both the inboard and outboard motor bearings. The last type of vibration sensor we will discuss is an eddy current or capacitive displacement sensor. For vertical measurement sensors should be located on the motor and pump drive end bearings. Using the same vibration monitoring technology you can detect and prevent expensive machine damage in real time.

Eddy current sensors are non contact devices that measure the position and or change of position of a conductive component. Physical characteristics such as temperature rating size and connector orientation are also considerations. The ifm product range includes vibration transmitters vibration sensors accelerometers and evaluation electronics. Vibration monitoring devices use accelerometers to measure changes in amplitude frequency and intensity of forces that damage rotating equipment.

Vibration sensors help make sure the bearings motors and fans in water pumps and condensers operate smoothly providing advanced warning of potential issues if readings start to get a bit rough. Detect mechanical and electrical motor faults with vibration monitoring instrumentation. Although vibration feedback is highly desirable proper training is important due to the complexity in data collection and interpretation. Monitoring vibration on induction motors is at the core of any predictive maintenance program.

Vibration transmitters and sensors detect damaged bearings unbalance in drives and rotating machine parts. Studying vibration measurements allows teams to discover imbalance looseness misalignment or bearing wear in equipment prior to failure. The abb ability smart sensor for mechanical products is an easy to use wireless sensor which monitors the health of dodge mounted bearings and gear reducers allowing users to reduce downtime improve reliability and operate safely. Wirelessly access stored data through any smart phone or tablet during routine inspections.