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Smart Vibration Sensors

Smart Vibration Sensors

Smart Vibration Sensors

Product catalog summary
Overview
IMI Smart Vibration Sensors are designed for continuous vibration monitoring of critical industrial machinery to detect faults such as worn bearings, cracked gears, and loss of lubrication before failure occurs. These sensors integrate traditional vibration sensing with advanced microprocessor technology and algorithms to provide accurate and timely machine health information.
Key Features
  • USB programmable with optional USB Programmer.
  • 2-pin polarity independent connections.
  • Compatible with most plant monitoring systems (PLC, DCS) accepting 4-20 mA input.
  • Explosion proof, CSA, and ATEX approvals for hazardous areas.
  • Hermetically sealed for increased reliability.
Applications
  • Motors, pumps, and compressors.
  • Reciprocating machinery.
  • Cooling towers, fans, and gearboxes.
  • Mixers, fin fans, and wind turbines.
Reciprocating Machinery Protector (RMP)
The RMP provides early warning of faults in reciprocating compressors by detecting true peak acceleration and mechanical looseness. It outputs a 4-20 mA signal proportional to the Reciprocating Fault Index (RFI) and is recommended for each cylinder, mounted perpendicular to the piston's motion. High-temperature and intrinsically safe models are available.
Bearing Condition Transmitter
This sensor provides early warning of rolling element bearing faults with five modes of operation for optimal performance. It outputs a 4-20 mA signal and is effective on large, slow-speed roll bearings.
Programmable 4-20 mA Output Sensor
The Model 649A04 sensor is USB programmable and outputs signals proportional to acceleration, velocity, or displacement. It features selectable filters and full-scale range, available in English or metric units.
Smart Vibration Switch
The Smart Vibration Switch is a cost-effective replacement for mechanical switches, featuring a solid-state relay and monitoring vibration velocity. It is suitable for harsh environments and cooling towers, with programmable time delays and universal power operation.
Specifications
  • Output: 4-20 mA
  • Sampling Time: 0.2 to 6.6 sec
  • Range: 2 to 50 g (8 to 200 g for high-temperature models)
  • Supply Voltage: 15 to 30 VDC
  • Operating Temperature: -40 to +212 °F (-40 to +100 °C), up to +500 °F for high-temperature models
  • Machinery Speed: 150 to 4800 RPM
Conclusion
IMI Sensors provide a comprehensive solution for machinery monitoring and protection, offering a range of products suitable for various industrial applications, with options for hazardous environments and high-temperature conditions.
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Smart Sensors for Improved Machinery Monitoring and Protection Smart Vibration Sensors Programmable sensors utilizing microprocessor technology and application specific algorithms Selectable measurement parameters Polarity independent Hazardous area approvals Hermetically sealed Increases monitoring reliability Motors, pumps and compressors Reciprocating machinery Cooling towers, fans and gearboxes Wind turbines Most industrial machinery exhibit a measurable warning sign that a fault, such as a worn bearing, cracked gear, loss of lubrication, or an unbalance condition is developing. Continuous vibration monitoring of critical machinery is widely regarded as an effective means of detecting such faults before a failure occurs. IMI Smart Vibration Sensors combine traditional vibration sensors, specialized circuitry, advanced microprocessor technology, and targeted algorithms to provide useful, accurate, and timely information regarding a machine’s health. IMI Smart Vibration Sensors are USB programmable (using an optional USB Programmer) and have 2-pin polarity independent connections. The transmitters are 2-wire, loop-powered and are completely compatible with most existing plant monitoring systems such as PLC, DCS, or other Plant Information systems that accept a 4-20 mA input. Explosion proof, CSA, and ATEX approvals for use in hazardous areas are available for some models.

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Reciprocating Machinery Protector Reciprocating Machinery Protector (US Patent Number 7,171,313) I Outperforms impact transmitters Provides early warning of faults Detects any mechanical looseness Outputs Exclusive Reciprocating Fault Index (RFI) Provides continuous true peak acceleration trending Intrinsically Safe, Explosion Proof, and HT models available Reciprocating compressors can develop devastating faults in a short period of time. Mechanical looseness caused by a cracked rod nut, loose bolt, or excessive clearance can deteriorate quickly resulting in catastrophic failure of the compressor....

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Programmable and Ultra-low Frequency 4-20 mA Sensors Bearing Condition Transmitter Provides early warning of REB bearing faults Has five modes of operation Works on constant and variable speed machines Normalizes output using compensated peak Effective on large, slow speed roll bearings The Bearing Condition Transmitter is a smart, microprocessor-based sensor that is specifically designed to provide early warning of typical rolling element bearing (REB) faults such as: cracked races, spalling, brinelling, looseness, and even loss of lubrication. It has five modes of Model 649A03 detection that...

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Series 686B Smart Vibration Switch CSA Certified for Hazardous Areas with Condulet Elbow Smart Vibration Switch (Patent Pending) ■ Solid-state relay for reliable operation ■ Monitors velocity for consistent results ■ 2-wire, universal power operation ■ Works well in cooling tower environment ■ Remote Reset Anywhere™ for safety and convenience ■ Direct replacement for mechanical switches The Electronic Smart Vibration Switch from IMI Sensors is a versatile, low cost, drop-in replacement for most popular mechanical vibration switches. It includes an embedded piezoelectric accelerometer for accurate...

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