Product category:
Condition monitoring and vibration analysis
News Release from: IFM Electronic | Subject: efector octavis
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 November 2004
Innovative vibration monitor from ifm is
finalist!
The new condition-monitoring vibration sensor efector octavis, recently launched by sensor market leader ifm electronic, and designed to keep watch over roller bearings is an award finalist at Hanover
The new condition-monitoring vibration sensor efector octavis, designed to keep watch over roller bearings and recently launched by sensor market leader ifm electronic, was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Hermes Award 2004 The award, a new scheme launched at the Hanover Fair this year by the German Chancellor Gerhardt Schroder, represents the Deutsche Messe targeted contribution to stimulating technological innovation
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 28 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Cost-effective predictive maintenance
The innovative efector octavis bearing condition monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions for maintenance alerts in four locations simultaneously
Vibration monitoring in four locations at once
The latest cost-effective efector octavis predictive maintenance vibration monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions in four locations simultaneously
Each of the five distinguished finalists stands for excellence in the field of scientific and technological advancement: the award has been dubbed the "Technology Oscar" by initiator Sepp D Heckmann, (Chairman of the Managing Board at Deutsche Messe AG in Hannover).
This follows from success last year, when efector octavis won the 'Leonards Trophy 2003' in the category 'Best components and automatism periphery'.
This prize is awarded every 2 years on the Automation Optimation Europe exhibition held in Paris.
Further reading
Predictive maintenance monitors even in ATEX zones
A cost effective predictive maintenance vibration monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions even in potentially explosive hazardous area atmospheres
IFM Electronic on show at Maintec 2008
ifm electronic will be at Maintec 2008, showing two innovative products aimed at optimising energy usage and plant efficiency: the efector metris and efector octavis
The efector octavis compact bearing monitor analyses the vibration signals in accordance with the frequency analysis method.
A micromechanical accelerometer acts as the sensing element.
The VB1001 unit monitors up to two different rolling element bearings.
The VE1001 unit can be used for monitoring up to twenty different frequencies.
Damage to rolling element bearings is detected before it arises.
The bearing monitor sets the switching output 1 and indicates damage progress with yellow LEDs.
The operator is able to take preventive action.
Progressive damage to rolling element bearings is signalled via the second switching output and is indicated via the bearing monitor red LEDs.
The operator should react at once.
The basic parameters are set with a PC.
Data such as type of bearing, rotational speed and input/output function are transmitted to the efector octavis via the RS 232 interface.
The reference conditions of the machine are taught-in after mounting by pressing a pushbutton on the sensor.
Affordable sensors for condition monitoring mean monitoring is no longer restricted to the most critical bearings, and you won?t need extensive training in vibration frequency analysis.
ifm electronic specialises in the application of advanced electronic technology to produce innovative and effective solutions for industrial control applications.
Products include flow sensors; pressure transmitters and switches; temperature switches and transmitters; capacitive, inductive and photoelectric proximity sensors; and a full range of AS-i I/O modules and masters.
ifm is committed to working closely with its customers to develop products which precisely match their needs, and the company provides expert, readily accessible technical support to help users maximise the benefits they gain from ifm products. Request a free brochure from IFM Electronic ...
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