StatusCheck™ Quick Start Guide and Operators Manual
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1. Take to unit to a clean environment and wipe off the exterior prior to opening the cover 5 Open the End Node by loosening 4 cross tip screws visible from the bottom housing 6 Remove the C sized battery and dispose of in accordance with local procedures 7 A3 0 VDC Lithium Battery must be used see fig 6 for proper orientation 8 Replace the cover making sure the housing gasket 9 Power the End Node on and verify that the unit LED flashes at least once 10 Re install End Node on monitored machine po Figure 6 StatusCheck End Node Battery Orientation RF Network Overview The StatusCheck system uses Radio Frequencies RF to transmit the data from the End Nodes to the data collection computer The network uses IEEE 802 15 4 radios with Timken designed network software The radios operate in one of 16 channels between 2 400 and 2 483 GHz and use Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS The system is designed to form point to multi point networks or cluster tree networks The network is self forming and requires minimal actions by the customer The minimum hardware required to form a network are end nodes a controller and a computer for data collection and storage The point to point network will work as long as all end nodes are within transmission distance of the controller Routers sometimes called repeaters can be added to the network to increase the distance from the controller to an end node The ro2. F Ambient temperature with Board mounted IC 40 85 C 40 180 F _ 2 C Housing Celcon plastic shell with gaskets Splash resistant IP67 Battery C cell Lithium lon primary cell Battery Life 1 year to 4 5 years Transmission Rates 15 Sec 30 Sec 1 Min 5 Min 10 Min Mounting M16 threaded nipple magnetic mount with magnet pull force of 110 N 25 Ibs IEEE 802 15 4 compliant DSSS system 2 400 2 483 GHz in 16 channels at 5MHz spacing starting at 2 405GHz with 2MHz bandwidth Channel 15 2 425GHz factory default Line of Sight LOS 1Km 1mile In plant 300m typical 328 yards 18 23 15 cm 7 x 9 5 in 40 85 C 40 185 F AC 95 260 VAC 47 63 Hz DC 18 36 VDC USB EIA232 Ethernet 40 to 85 C 40 to185 F AC 95 260 VAC 47 63 Hz DC 18 36 VDC USB EIA232 Ethernet Radio Type Operating Frequency Range Router Controller Size Operating Temp Power Communication Operating Temp Power Communication Troubleshooting End Node does not turn on Be sure toggle switch is in the on position Replace battery Check for lose connection between battery and the electronics board If none of these turns the unit on then the unit is damaged and should be replaced Loss of Signal An End Node signal can be lost due to numerous reasons Since the End Nodes are battery operated they will have a li
3. indicating that the Router is ready to receive End Node signals In order for the Router to be effective it must be within RF range of the End Nodes it services as well as within range of the Controller If the Router is not in range of the Controller it must be in range of another Router that is in range of the Controller The Router indicates that it is not in range of the Controller by flashing its power switch LED When the Router is within range it stops flashing the LED and is continuously lit You can determine if the End Node signals are traveling through the Router to the controller by viewing the System Monitor display in the StatusCheck software If the signals are not being delivered through the Router the System Monitor display will indicate that the End Nodes that the Router services are not working Move the Router or add more Routers to your system if the End Node signal is not reaching the Controller You can use the battery power supplied with the Router while moving it into its best RF reception position After the best RF position is determined the customer should wire the Router to the appropriate main power supply Installation Instructions for Router Controller Equipment Router Controller units are supplied in AC or DC voltage supply versions The units are supplied with 8 USB EIA232 or Eithernet port available on the bottom exterior of the unit A power switch with light indicator is located on the bottom of th
4. line indicates a warning condition whereas the red line represents a critical alarm condition The goal is to detect conditions that require maintenance action before a problem becomes severe and causes unplanned machine downtime or collateral damage Applications The StatusCheck monitoring system is suitable for a wide range of applications The machines that can be monitored include pumps fans rolls gearboxes motors bearings or other industrial applications requiring the measurement of steady state temperature and vibration Figure 1 Operation of StatusCheck How it Works 3 4 3 Eses Failure The StatusCheck System collects Danger Level a i gt temperature and vibration signals 5 4 f 5 for 1 second period during a Alert Level PE transmission cycle 5 i paa 5 Lead time before The vibration signal consists 1 of 4096 data points over this Running Time time interval The vibration data is then statistically parameterized into 5 main statistical readings for each accelerometer axis This parameterized data along with the temperature readings is transmitted to a Controller which connects to a PC for analysis The StatusCheck real time tracking software compares the parameterized data to adjustable user defined thresholds to trigger alarms This technique allows easy interpretation of a machine s operating condition over time It is important to
5. low cost on line monitor system for predicting the health amp operating condition of machinery components The StatusCheck End Node is self contained with battery powered sensors amp electronics The End Node attaches directly to the outer frame or housing of a machine It utilizes wireless radio frequency RF communications to transmit sensed physical characteristics vibration parameters and temperatures of the machine A transmission distance of up to 1 kilometer 1 2 mile line of sight open field or 300 meters 328 yards in a typical plant environment can be achieved Multiple StatusCheck End Nodes up to 100 can be in use on one or more machines all of which send their signals back to a Controller The Controller connects through a serial USB or Ethernet port to a PC that displays the data The data consists of ambient temperature probe temperature and vibration parameters from a dual axis accelerometer in acceleration or velocity The StatusCheck software is used for real time monitoring data logging and triggering alarms once the collected data exceeds user defined thresholds indicated by yellow and red conditions By observing the data over time the user can evaluate the operating condition of the machines The data shown plotted below in Figure 1 versus time can be either operating temperature or a vibration measurement The machine measurement trends increase as the machine approaches a failure mode The yellow
6. of the transmitted data If the data looks suspect try moving the unit to a new location to see if the problem still exists Inability to catch problems e Be sure that the thresholds are set appropriately for each given operating condition e Be sure that the proper selection of the accelerometer internal to the End Node is being used for each operating condition e Be sure the End Node is mounted properly and in a location as close to the source of vibration or heat as possible e Determine if the machine that is being monitored fails in a way that can be monitored by these devices Too many false alarms e Be sure thresholds are set properly e Be sure that the transient conditions of the application are accounted for This might mean the use of trending more data points or by adjusting the number of consecutive data points that must surpass the threshold prior to alarming Controller not receiving Be sure the router controller switch located inside the box is set to controller e Be sure line power is connected to the controller move power switch located on bottom of controller to the on right position A green LED should illuminate with power on e Check for proper data interface connections If using USB cable as a data interface be sure drivers are installed e Be sure the proper Com Port is selected in the StatusCheck software see step 6 in the quick start guide TIMKEN Where You Turn
7. 10 i 12 pE 14 Figure 3 1 7 Cancel the Notepad display The Controllers table should now contain the address and com port that your Controller is attached to Select the location field and enter the location of the Controller for documentation purposes If the Find procedure did not locate your Controller add a row to the Controller table and fill in the fields accordingly 8 To complete the software configuration select from the menu File then Generate System After the system has been generated select from the menu File and Exit 9 To run the system double click the StatusCheck icon on the PC s desktop This time the monitoring software will execute The Controller window will be displayed See Figure 4 below To see if all of your installed devices are working click the Show radio button under System Monitor on the Controller window If you want to see the real time data being gathered click the Show radio button under Grapher If you need additional information on how to configure or use the monitoring software please refer to the Software Operations Manual f some devices in your system are not working see the trouble shooting guide in the Hardware Operations Manual Figure 4 StatusCheck Operators Manual System Overview This manual provides the necessary documentation for the installation and operation of the Timken StatusCheck Condition Monitoring System The StatusCheck System is a
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9. Temperature Probe Transmitter Signal Processing Board Board Gasket Base Accelerometer Type and Measurement Axes The accelerometer is a dual axis 18G cantilevered beam MEMS device and is located on the center post of the End Node The accelerometer is used for sensing mechanical vibrations The two axes of measurement are referenced in Figure 3 Figure 3 Vibration Sensing Axis Designation Data Collection Intervals Five different data collection intervals are available for use with this product For example a 15 second data collection interval denotes that once every 15 seconds the End Node will be activate and collect 4096 data points over an approximate 1 second period then parameterize and transmit data prior to returning inactive A 60 second data collection interval denotes that once every 60 seconds the End Node will be activate and collect 4096 data points over an approximate 1 second period then parameterize and transmit data prior to returning inactive The data collection interval and environmental conditions will determine the life of the battery The factory setting interval is every 15 seconds It is recommended that you initially retain the factory setting for network configuration then switch to a longer data collection interval to conserve battery life The six data collection intervals for the StatusCheck End Node and the approximate battery lives are depicted in the table below Interval S
10. Where You Turn StatusCheck 2 4GHz StatusCheck Quick Start Guide and from date of purchase To best serve you please have the hardware serial numbers and software version of your system available and be prepared to explain the exact nature of the problem prior to calling Returns A Return Goods Authorization number is required for all product returns Please call the Product Support Group at 1 330 471 3369 for an RGA and return shipping instructions Internet www timken com Software You have the non exclusive right to use this software on only one device at atime For network systems you have the non exclusive right to install this software on only one server per license purchased Read write access is limited to the number of licenses purchased Software upgrades will periodically be made available to the registered users These upgrades will be free to registered users who have purchased the product support package that is offered with this system To purchase a support contract please contact your original sales representative Operators Manual FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Disclaimer This manual is provided
11. ain bearing cup OD temperatures as well as other important internal temperature values Temperature probe length is specified when placing a StatusCheck End Node order Mounting Methods The StatusCheck End Node attaches externally to the frame of the monitored machine End Node mounting must not interfere with normal machine operations The StatusCheck End Node can be mounted at any location along the machinery frame or housing but should be positioned to be as close as possible to the source of vibration for best results Mounting the unit as near as possible to the source of vibration provides the best signal The StatusCheck End Node can be permanently or temporarily secured to the monitored machine The magnet mounting allows movement of the End Node to other locations for quick testing however the recommended mounting methods are the threaded nipple or tack weld plate Threaded mounting options are shown on Figure 5 Figure 5 Threaded Mounting Options Installation of the End Node The End Node can be mounted to a machine using the magnet the threaded nipple or tack weld plate Testing has shown that the use of threaded mounting results in improved accuracy of high frequency vibration measurement therefore the threaded mount method is recommended Caution the magnet pull force is 110 N 25 Ibs which may not be sufficient to hold the End Node in place on vibrating machinery This may create an overhead d
12. alibration only Figure 4 StatusCheck Dip Switch Location Location of Dip Switches End Node Accelerometer Offset Adjustment 1 Turn Switch unit OFF LED is not blinking 2 Turn Switch 4 to the ON position Remaining switches do not require adjustment 3 Turn End Node power ON 4 Within 5 seconds position the End Node as shown in Figure 4 1 until the LED light flashes 5 Turn End Node power OFF 6 Turn Switch 4 to the OFF position 7 While looking at LED light turn End Node power ON LED light should flash at least one time 8 Offset adjustments are complete Figure 4 1 StatusCheck End Node Offset Adjustment Orientation Temperature Probe Description The StatusCheck End Node has an external spring loaded temperature probe that measures the surface temperature of the machinery to which itis attached The RTD element positioned at the probe tip contacts the machine for quick temperature measurement The temperature probe is available in three different versions 5 Standard Magnetic flush mount or with use of tack weld plate L Long Probe for use with threaded nipples or for internal temperature measurements CXX Custom C followed by exact length from uncompressed tip to bottom of flange Note The custom length option gives customers the ability to extend the range of the probe to contact internal interfaces of a monitored machine This feature can be used to obt
13. alue Note also that peak is the distance from the mean axis and is a positive reading The Standard deviation is calculated over the data collection interval and is measured in G s This parameter increases as the monitored machine enters fault condition The Kurtosis is an indication of the sharp peaks in the distribution of the collected data and is unit less This parameter is a more sensitive indicator of failure mode This parameter is often useful in detecting impulsive forces even when superimposed on stronger lower frequency components RMS Velocity is derived from acceleration data using an FFT and calculated as an RMS value Figure 8 StatusCheck Vibration Parameters Description of Vibration Parameters Peak 2G Mean 1G Standard Deviation 6 G Kurtosis 8 Acceleration Gs The shift gives an indication of how far the 0 25 5 15 1 signal peaks extend Time Seconds from the base value Approximating Alarm Settings For a first approximation of alarm settings gather data for baseline measurements on normally operating machines and record the readings over about 20 minutes of data collection Average the baseline data Set the vibration warning threshold to be 1 5 times the baseline average and set the vibration critical thresholds to be 2 0 times the baseline average for the alarm conditions These guidelines were established based on prev
14. applied indicating that the Controller is ready to receive End Node signals In order to verify that signals are being received the Controller must be connected to a PC using one of the data interface options See sections below The maximum USB cable length is 3 meters 9 feet and the maximum RS 232 cable is 15 meters 45 feet If using Ethernet option use an RJ 45 Ethernet cable The StatusCheck software package must be installed prior to viewing the real time End Node data on the PC A description and explanation of the software is included elsewhere in this manual Please refer to the Software Operating Manual included with the software purchase for further details on operation of the software Figure 7 1 StatusCheck Controller Bottom View Controller Interfacing RS 232 The customer only needs to connect an RS 232 cable between the Controller and the PC that runs the StatusCheck Software Controller Interfacing USB Before connecting the Controller to the PC put the StatusCheck software installation disk into PC s CD drive The software installation disk contains the driver for the USB interface Run the StatusCheck installation The USB driver is installed as part of the StatusCheck installation procedure Then connect a USB cable between the Controller and the PC that runs the StatusCheck Software If the driver is installed properly the computer should indicate that a new device was found and is oper
15. ating properly Controller Interfacing Ethernet The instructions for installing the Ethernet interface are beyond the scope of this manual and can be found on the StatusCheck Software Installation disk under the docs directory entitled Installing the Ethernet Interface However the general steps in the installation procedure are as follows 1 Obtain a static TCP IP address from your system administrator Install the Lantronix Device Installer software on the StatusCheck PC Configure the Ethernet device using the Lantronix Device Installer Install the Lantronix Redirector software Run the Redirector software to assign the TCP IP address to a virtual com port on the StatusCheck PC ee Using Router Nodes The Router Node is a device that is used to extend the range of the radio messages sent from the End Nodes to the Controller The Router receives radio messages from the End Nodes and transmits them toward the Controller In order to use the device as a Router open the hinged lid and set the Controller Router switch inside the box to Router See Figure 7 Close and secure the lid The Router supplied in AC and DC versions connects to an appropriate power source Located on the bottom of the Router is an ON OFF toggle switch that must be flipped to the right for power ON See Figure 7 1 Note that a green LED light in the power switch will illuminate when power is applied
16. cable You will then install the monitoring software on your PC Next you will configure the monitoring software to recognize the StatusCheck components in your system After which you will test the monitoring system 1 Mount the StatusCheck End Nodes on the machines or devices that you want to monitor Make a note of each StatusCheck End Node s ID so that you can configure the software that you will install in step 3 You can use the magnetic mounting option to place each StatusCheck End Node see the Hardware Operations Manual for more details or for other mounting methods Using the toggle switch on the bottom of the End Nodes turn the units on before you mount them When the units are turned on you will see a light blink on the top of the End Nodes Once the locations are verified you may want to permanently mount the units and adjust the sleep time as desired Please see the hardware manual for additional details on mounting and sleep time adjustments 2 Insert the software installation disk in the CD drive of the PC The installation software should autoload if it does not run the executable file on the installation disk called SCCMS_X_XX_XXX exe The X s are replaced by version numbers on the software CD Follow the installation instructions as they appear on the PC screen Taking all the defaults will produce a functional system Do not forget to remove the installation CD from the drive when this step is done 3 Install the
17. e unit Locate the unit in a position to receive RF signals from the End Nodes and other Router Controllers as required The batteries installed in the Router Controller can supply power while finding a good mounting position for the unit Mount the unit on a flat vertical surface using the bolt holes on the flanges of the plastic enclosure The communication port power switch and power cord should be towards the floor Open the case to ensure the router controller switch is set for the function required for your installation Controllers are attached to a computer and control the radio network Routers route messages between the end nodes and the controller and do not require connection to a computer Remove the three AA batteries in the upper right hand corner of the router controller to prevent leakage Close the lid and tighten the screws on the Router Controller cover Note Batteries are installed to aid in deploying the router controller in a network The batteries are not intended for daily use or as a backup power source Replace with AA Alkaline cells if required AC units are single phase AC and can be plugged into an available outlet Turn on using the lighted switch on the bottom of the unit Caution Disconnect the mains before servicing the router controller DC units must be connected to a customer supplied DC power source 18 36 VDC using cable acceptable to local and national electric codes Failure to follow directio
18. etting Data Collection Interval Approx Battery Life 15 Default Setting Every 15 seconds 4 5 Months 30 Every 30 seconds 9 Months 60 Every 60 seconds 1 5 Years 300 Every 5 minutes 3 Years 600 Every 10 minutes 4 5 Years The data collection interval is adjusted using dip switches located on the signal processing board inside the End Node case As shown in Figure 4 the dip switches are located on the left hand side of the board and can be switched on or off using a pencil tip or small screwdriver the ON position is up These switches are adjusted according to the tables below to obtain the desired data collection intervals Caution Turn the unit power OFF before adjusting the dip switches and use a non conductive tool to adjust Do not place unnecessary stress on the boards while moving the dip switches The 15 second interval setting is obtained by positioning the internal dip switches as follows Switch 1 3 The 30 second interval setting is obtained by positioning the internal dip switches as follows Switch 1 The 60 second interval setting is obtained by positioning the internal dip switches as follows Switch 1 The 5 minute interval setting is obtained by positioning the internal dip switches as follows Switch 1 The 10 minute interval setting is obtained by positioning the internal dip switches as follows Switch 1 Caution Do not move switch 4 to the ON position up this position is used for c
19. for information purposes Timken makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material Timken will not be held liable for omissions or inconsistencies that may be found within this manual or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with this manual Information in this manual is subject to change without notice The information in this manual is not all inclusive Product Support Should you have any questions regarding this material or items that were not covered in this manual please contact Timken s StatusCheck product support group at 1 330 471 3369 In the event that you cannot solve a problem related to this product technical help is available for those that purchased the product support package from Timken Product support is available for one year StatusCheck Quick Start Guide This guide assumes that you have all of the components supplied with this system including a serial or USB cable a Controller at least one StatusCheck End Node and a monitoring software installation disk To install this system you will need your own PC running Window 2000 or above that has a CD reader drive and also has at least one available serial or USB port You will also need at least one machine or device that needs monitoring As an overview of the installation you will mount StatusCheck End Nodes on the machines or devices that need monitored Next you will connect the Controller to the PC with a serial
20. ia a data interface Timken StatusCheck software is fully OPC compliant The Timken StatusCheck software is used for real time monitoring data logging and triggering alarms once customer defined thresholds are exceeded Alarms can generate e mail messages that may then be routed to pagers cell phones or PDA s for maintenance notification Description of Parameterized Data The following parameterized data is collected e Z Axis Acceleration Mean Peak Standard deviation Kurtosis e Z Axis Velocity RMS e X Axis Acceleration Mean Peak Standard deviation Kurtosis Velocity RMS e Ambient Temperature Located inside enclosure on signal processing board e External Probe Temperature Located at tip of spring loaded probe The software includes a date time stamp for each data point received Description of Vibration Parameters Refer to Figure 8 for a visual description of the vibration parameters The mean signal indicates the orientation of the StatusCheck unit relative to gravity The mean signal will not change even as the monitored machine enters fault condition A mean signal of 1 to 1 G is expected The Peak signal is the highest level signal recorded during data collection and is measured in G s This is a key parameter that will show substantial increases as the monitored machine enters fault condition Only the single largest data point taken from all the samples is used to determine this v
21. ious lab and field test results and should be customized for specific customer applications The customer establishes alarm thresholds after determining the baseline measurements of a normally operating system For example if normal operation of a machine is at a peak acceleration of 2 G s with a standard deviation of 0 6 a kurtosis of 8 a velocity RMS of 7 62mm s 3 second and a temperature of 82 2 C 180 F then alarm points could be set based on these readings as follows Peak Acceleration Warning Threshold 1 5 x average 3G Peak Acceleration Critical Threshold 2 x average 4G Standard deviation Warning Threshold 1 5 x average 9G Standard deviation Critical Threshold 2 x average 1 2 G Kurtosis Warning Threshold 1 5 average 2 Kurtosis Critical Threshold 2 x average 16 Velocity RMS Warning Threshold 1 5 x average 11 4mm s Velocity RMS Critical Threshold 2 x average 15 2mm s Temperature Warning Threshold 1 2 x average 102 C 216 F Temperature Critical Threshold 1 5 x average 132 C 270 F It is important to note that these alarm threshold guidelines are possible starting points Care and experience are required to determine thresholds The goal is to identify problems before causing damage to equipment and or material is process Trending software shows data points versus time to determine variations from the established baseline Additional trending information can be f
22. mited life After a certain predictable period of operation these batteries will need replaced This will become apparent from the software as a warning signal will be generated to give the user fair warning that the End Node battery voltage is low This will allow a convenient scheduling of the battery replacement prior to the loss of the RF signal If the End Node is located too far away from the Controller especially if not line of sight In this case an additional Router could be added to the system or the placement of the original Controller could be revised to re acquire the signal Damaged End Node The End Node assembly can be damaged due to numerous reasons including over heating compromised seals loose battery wire smashed etc If this occurs the current End Node will need replaced with a new one and the PC software will need to be informed of the switch so as to look for the new End Node ID number rather than the old one The software allows for switching out damaged End Nodes with new ones using the Replace Option and also allows for the addition of new End Nodes in the StatusCheck Software configuration routine Data Distortion If the data that is being collected seems distorted it could be caused from the following reasons If water contamination gets internal to the End Node Check to see if water has gotten internal to the packaging Operations around a large source of EMF that interferes with some or all
23. note that this system will not indicate the exact system problem only that a problem exists A more advanced diagnostic system can then be used once a problem has been identified This system is fully turn key and installs quickly with minimal required training for a simple assessment of a machine s operating condition System Components At a minimum the system is composed of 1 Controller 1 End Node and 1 Software package Routers may be required to extend the range from the End Node s to the Controller The system can be composed of a maximum of 100 End Nodes per Controller Mounting fittings mounting plates spare o rings cabling and spare batteries are also available from Timken Contact your Timken representative to obtain these items End Node The StatusCheck End Node operates at in the 2 4 GHz ISM band and is direct sequence spread spectrum There are many benefits of using a spread spectrum transmission scheme The StatusCheck device complies with FCC and EU based RF requirements and will typically not interfere with other wireless devices Testing has been successfully performed in plant environments without significant loss of data Transmission distance is decreased while data loss is increased with obstructions and noise interference Figure 2 below shows the StatusCheck End Node and a listing of the main components Figure 2 LED Indicator StatusCheck End Node Lid Battery
24. ns specified by the manufacturer may reduce the protection provided by unit Specifications AC Powered Units Supply Voltage 100 240 V Frequency 47 63 Hz Current 0 5A DC Powered Units Supply Voltage 18 36 V Current 0 5A AC DC Powered Units Environment Max Temp 85 Degrees Celcius IP65 rated Cleaning and Decontamination To clean use a cleaning compound compatible with corrosion resistant hot compression molded fiberglass reinforced polyester Do not spray high pressure water stream directly on the Router Controller Maintenance and Inspection There is no maintenance schedule for the Router Controller Units should be inspected for damaged housings and damaged power cords If either condition exists remove power from the unit and correct the problem i e replace the power cord or replace the Router Controller Note This standard applies to equipment to be employed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 70 National Electrical CodeR NEC designed to be installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code CEC Part CSA 622 1 and CSA 622 2 No 0 or designed to comply with both the NEC and CEC Timken StatusCheck Software The Timken StatusCheck software is a user friendly window based package used to trend temperature and vibration data for the purpose of monitoring the health of industrial machinery A wireless End Node sends data from the machine being monitored to the Controller which is connected to a PC v
25. ound in the StatusCheck Software Manual System Software Installation Requirements Windows 2000 NT or XP Free Hard Drive Disk Space of 50 MB Accessible RS 232 USB or Ethernet Installation of the Software The software installation disk is setup to be as user friendly as possible Once the installation disk is accessed a series of questions are asked to allow the user to obtain the proper installation For most customers the default values can be selected Reference the StatusCheck Software Manual and Quick Start Instructions for further details Using End Node ID Numbers to Configure Software In order to configure the Software the customer will need enter the serial numbers of all the End Nodes that you plan to install The serial numbers can be found on the part number label located on bottom of the End Node Base The customer will also need to enter the location of each End Node to facilitate tracking Product Technical Specifications End Node Size 10 x 10 x 6 cm 4x 4 x 2 2 in Operating Temp 40 85 C 40 185 F Accelerometer 18G MEMs cantilevered beam 2 axis accelerometers 0 to 1 5 KHz bandwidth 57mV g Sensitivity Parameterized data Acceleration Mean Peak Standard Deviation Kurtosis and Velocity RMS Temperature Reading RTD Contact probe spring loaded Standard probe low thermal mass temperature range 40 to 177 C 40 350 F Stainless probe 40 232 C 40 450
26. ox will ask you for the new End Node ID Enter the ID from one of the End Nodes you installed in step 1 If you have installed more End Nodes repeat this step for each End Node using rows with End Node IDs 2 3 and so on If there are rows present that do not represent End Nodes you have placed in the field double click on the activation deactivation field column for each non functional End Node The Yes field will change to No Also note that if more than five units are being installed you must add rows to represent these additional units See the Software Operations Manual for more details Note Depending on the End Node version it may have an eight digit serial number beginning with a 1 i e 10000157 All eight digits must be entered into the system to be valid In all cases the system will ignore any nonessential numbers 6 Select the first row in the Controller table Click the Delete button Click the Find Button A Notepad file is displayed showing all of the com ports scanned in finding the Bb Git vow Controller The Notepad display fc pore status 8 31 2006 5 18 45 PH can show you information about 3 Bid rot Find controller The device is not open your computer that can help 2 diagnose problems with com i Invalid port mumber ports See Figure 3 1 aoe Invalid port number Invalid port number Invalid port number 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
27. rop hazard Threaded mounts are available in 16M threaded fittings or plates that are tack welded or riveted to the machine If the plate is used it should be rigidly attached to a relatively flat portion of the machine surface When using the threaded mount a torque of 3 95Nm 35 in lbs will yield accurate measurements Torque in excess of 3 95Nm 35 in lbs may damage unit housing The End Node can be mounted in any orientation The End Node axes should be parallel to the desired measurement axes Refer to Figure 3 for End Node axes orientation The Z axis is parallel to the direction of the temperature probe The X axis is positioned along the direction of the word Timken shown on the End Node case For tracking purposes the customer should also keep track of the mounting location of each unit so that this information can be entered into the software package End Node Power Located on the bottom of the End Node is an ON OFF toggle switch that must be flipped for transmissions O OFF to commence Note that a red LED light on top of the End Node blinks after each transmission The first communication occurs upon Power ON End Node Battery Replacement 1 The StatusCheck Software will give notification that an End Node has a low battery on initial indication of battery low there will be several weeks until the End Node will stop operating 2 Remove the End Node from the machine Turn the End Node off 4
28. serial or USB cable between the Controller and the PC see operators manual for Controller data interface details Connect the line cord supplied with the Controller to line power Turn the Controller s power switch on to the right The LED in the power switch will illuminate when power is applied Note The Controller when interfaced with a PC must be configured properly open the hinged lid and ensure the Controller Router switch inside the box is set to Controller Close and secure the lid 4 After step 3 is complete double click the StatusCheck icon that appears on the PC s desktop The icon will appear after the software installation step is completed A dialog box will appear ie he wd Are tan Ht Snr ae payee Pas En a iaar ore mina anpas Eaa aa ae P EES am D eraann D mana foe telling you that your software needs AN configured Click the OK button i 7 on the dialog box A window with ee multiple tabs will appear See Figure 1 Figure 1 L Select from the menu File then Pe select Load Quick Start Options See Figure 2 Figure 2 After the options have loaded click the Data Acquisition Module tab You will see five generic End Node ID s from 1 to 5 in the End Node table These need to be replaced by the ID numbers specific to your system See Figure 3 Figure 3 5 Select the row with End Node ID 1 Click the Replace button A dialog b
29. uters allow a branch structure to be added to the network with the end nodes attaching to the network along the branches formed by the routers Network Set Up The network is auto configuring Turn on the controller Turn on the end nodes End nodes that require a router will not be received Add routers until all end nodes are received The StatusCheck Controller The StatusCheck Controller is packaged in a box with dimensions of 18 inches and is shown in Figure 7 below The box 5 9 cm 7 x 15 23 is IP67 rated so that it can be mounted in harsh environments It can be configured for RS 232 USB or Ethernet data link A power line and a data cable connect to the Controller No external antenna is allowed Figure 7 StatusCheck Controller Controller The controller is the device that gathers the data from the End Nodes and transfers it to a PC running the StatusCheck software The device in Figure 7 can function as a Controller or a Router Node In order to use the device as a Controller open the hinged lid and set the Controller Router switch inside the box to Controller Close and secure the lid The Controller supplied in AC and DC versions connects to an appropriate power source Located on the bottom of the Controller is an ON OFF toggle switch that must be flipped to the right for power ON See Figure 7 1 Note that a green LED light in the power switch will illuminate when power is
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