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T-Sense® Optical Torque Measuring systems

T-Sense® Optical Torque Measuring systems

T-Sense® Optical Torque Measuring systems

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The T-Sense® Optical Torque Measuring System enhances efficiency, provides overload protection, and prevents breakdowns, particularly in the shipping industry, where it can save up to 10% on fuel costs. It uses precise optical sensor technology and is easily mounted on power transmission shafts.

Why a Torque Measuring System?
A torque meter offers precise engine performance data related to energy consumption, allowing for efficient engine use and significant fuel cost reduction.

Applications
T-Sense® systems are used in various power and propulsion plants for continuous power output and consumption measurement, torque, speed, and power monitoring, and visual control of engine settings.

System Extensions
The system can be extended with fuel consumption measurement and speedlog/GPS input.

Advantages
  • Durability and Accuracy: Robust design suitable for harsh environments with high accuracy (error < 0.25% F.S.D.).
  • Maintenance-Free: Noncontact power and signal transmission ensures no maintenance is required.


Principle of Operation
The system detects small surface strains on shafts using a LED and optical cell, transmitting data wirelessly via a 2.4 GHz connection.

Installation
Designed for easy installation by skilled technicians.

Monitoring and Management Solutions
The T-Sense® system can be integrated with PEM4 and IVY® solutions for comprehensive monitoring and management, offering insights into fuel consumption, engine performance, and more.

Technical Specifications
  • Control Box: Power supply options, encrypted signal output, and various connection types.
  • Rotor Equipment: Made from durable materials, suitable for a range of shaft diameters and operating temperatures.
  • PEM4 and SPU3: Detailed specifications for power consumption, input/output connections, and environmental conditions.


Quotation and Ordering Information
Includes requirements for shaft line drawings, number of units, shaft dimensions, and system output specifications.
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Optical Torque Measuring systems

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The use of a T-Sense® torque measuring system means efficiency improvement, overload protection and prevention of breakdown. For example in the shipping industry its application has lead to savings up to 10% on fuel costs. The system is based on extremely accurate optical sensor technology and can be easily mounted around shafts in power transmission systems. The T-Sense® measuring system can be mounted on propeller or drive shafts. When a shaft is subject to torque this will result in a small strain at the shaft surface. A LED and an extremely accurate optical cell can detect these small movements...

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Typical system arrangement Ships monitoring Fault detection Speed log/GPS 12x PT2 Flowmeter (flow + temp) For max. 6 consumers Typical T-Sense® torque measuring system with optional fuel consumption measurement

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Applications of torque measurement By using the T-Sense® measuring system, the performance of the engine and ship’s propulsion can be measured separately providing an important input to fuel saving and maintenance investment decisions. Customers have reported savings of up to 10% on fuel costs by managing fuel consumption and engine performance at full scale. In combination with a monitoring or management system, such as VAF Instruments PEM2, PEM4 or IVY®, the T-Sense® measuring system can be used in a variety of applications. The benefits of measuring torque: - - - - - - - Determines ship’s...

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The T-Sense® torque measuring system can be combined with the PEM4 Propulsion Efficiency Monitor, the vessel’s monitoring system and/or IVY® Propulsion Performance Management Solution to use the T-Sense® to its full potential. IVY®, VAF Instruments’ solution for Propulsion Performance Management, brings you the fleet at your fingertips. From ship to shore, IVY® enriches big data for powerful analysis. The web application of IVY® provides fleet and ship performance visualisation and insight into the relevant data and more than 30 KPIs. IVY® can be combined with a range of sensors on board, including...

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Control box for stator part_ Power consumption 40 VA maximum Input 2,4 GHz fully protected encrypted signal Output Ethernet, RS 485 for Modbus or 4-20 mA isolated current output (optional) Dimensions 408 x 360 x 111 mm Rotor equipment_ Material outside cover Polyurea coated high density foam Material compensator arms Carbon steel Shaft speed detection Accelerometer signal Output 2,4 GHz fully protected encrypted signal Shaft diameter Min. 100 mm, max. 1000 mm Dimensions Depending on shaft diameter Measuring tolerance < 0,25% F.S.D. on torque Supply voltage 115...

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Dimensions T-Sense® T-SENSE ROTOR COVER STATOR COIL + ANTENNA 9 (ACTUAL SIZE MAY VARY WITH -30mm PEDESTAL OPTIONAL T-Sense® optional components 660 640 SPU3 Signal Processing Unit

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1. Please provide shaft line drawing for information: new building O retrofitting CD 2. Number of units per ship: CO - f~i j: 3. Available shaft length [mm]: 4. Ship's name / hull: power [kW]: ch speed [rpm]: co - co shaft material: shear modulus G [N/mm2]: §> shaft diameter (+tolerance) [mm]: (min 100 mm) CD inside (bore) diameter [mm]: CO - application O propeller shaft O dredge pump O engine drive shaft if O jet pump O other: O other: options O Propulsion Performance Management by IVY* O PEM4 for Fuel Consumption Measurement, torque, shaft...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.