FAG SmartCheck
FAG SmartCheck is a compact, innovative, modular online measuring
system for continuous monitoring of machinery and process parameters on a
decentralised basis. It can be used on assemblies where such monitoring
was previously too cost-intensive.
or example, for early detection of rolling bearing damage, imbalances and misalignments on:- electric and geared motors
- vacuum and fluid pumps
- ventilators and fans
- gearboxes and compressors
- spindles and machine tools
- separators and decanters.
Plug-and-play system
FAG SmartCheck is ready for
immediate use. When supplied, it already has a set of key data that
facilitate general, reliable machinery monitoring.
In addition, predefined configuration templates are available for
monitoring of items such as fans, pumps and bearings. These can easily
be matched to individual requirements. Due to the integrated bearing
database of FAG and INA standard bearings, data configuration and later
analysis are simpler. The system has a patented, independent teach-in
mode that identifies the alarm thresholds.
Parameters monitored
In addition to the standard
parameters of vibration and temperature, it is possible to record other
classic operating parameters such as pressure or flow rate. All
parameters can be correlated with each other and included in the alarm
configuration.
The data are recorded and analysed centrally by the system. The
current machine condition can be displayed directly on the device or
transferred to any control facility as required. It is only necessary to
integrate FAG SmartCheck in the existing network structure.
Control using Mitsubishi controllers
General communication with controllers can be carried out through
connection of the analogue and digital interfaces with the controller.
The communication protocol SLMP has been implemented specially for
Mitsubishi controllers of the L and Q series. This allows direct
transfer of the measurables status and gives information, for example,
on rolling bearing damage, imbalance, misalignments or temperature
fluctuations that can be notified in plain text to the operator by means
of the controller.
Access via the Internet
FAG SmartCheck has an
intuitive user concept designed as a Web interface. It is therefore
possible to access the system via the Internet using any standard
Internet browser. The Web interface can be used to configure the system
and view current data.
Remote monitoring
The data can be transferred to
other locations by remote access and analysed there by the operator or
external service providers such as the Schaeffler vibration experts.
This is particularly important for customers who still have little
experience of data analysis or wish to outsource this function.
