Kistler's vibration monitor for condition monitoring

Citation

(1999), "Kistler's vibration monitor for condition monitoring", Sensor Review, Vol. 19 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.1999.08719dad.007

Kistler's vibration monitor for condition monitoring

Kistler's vibration monitor for condition monitoring

Keywords: Vibration, Condition monitoring

Kistler's vibration monitor, type 5835A, is designed for the continuous condition monitoring of rotating machinery (Plate 7).

Plate 7Continuous condition monitoring of rotating machinery

Vibration, which can be caused by imbalance, alignment errors, changes in the condition of bearings, etc., can indicate that maintenance is due or that a problem is imminent. By detecting increased vibration levels, costly manufacturing delays, damage or unscheduled downtime of complex machinery can be avoided. It also allows the user to determine when periodic maintenance is necessary.

The unit provides 16 independent channels. For each channel the monitor determines the rms value of the signal and compares it with the two threshold limits set by the user. When the vibration exceeds the limits it activates a relay switch either directly or via a variable delay circuit.

Kistler also manufacture a wide range of ICP-compatible sensors for use with the vibration monitor. In particular the new vibration sensor, type 8141A, has been developed for these applications.

For further information, please contact: Chris Collins, sales and marketing engineer. Tel: +44 (0) 1420 544477; Fax: +44 (0) 1420 544474; E-mail: sales@kistler.co.uk; WWW: www.kistler.co.uk