Early problem detection with mobile vibration measurement
The series is designed for monitoring machines in a broad number of industries, ranging from power generation and air conditioning to petrochemistry, paper manufacturing and food processing.
The MAC200 as the entry-level model of the product family compares the measurement results with the acceptable vibration amplitude and frequency thresholds according to ISO10816; on and issues a warning if those thresholds are exceeded. A simple display in signal colours (green, yellow, red) informs service staff quickly on the condition of ball bearings and other relevant parts. Upon the push of the button, operators can retrieve detailed date with regards to each parameter.
The products measure acceleration and speed and indicate figures in Bearing Damage Units (BDU). They cover the ISO frequency range from 10 Hz to 1 kHz which corresponds to rotational speeds from 120 to 60.000 rpm. An integrated FFT spectrum analyser with 100 or 800 characteristic curves facilitates detailed problem analysis.
The MAC800 is equipped with an additional Bluetooth interface that connects to the optional earphones. This enables the user to perform acoustic surveillance on machine parts to detect irregularities. In addition the MAC800 can be connected to a strobe light that can be synchronised with the rotational speed of the machine. The attached DataMate software allows monitoring of up to ten machines. An upgrade to an unlimited number of machines is available as an option.
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