Machine vibration monitoring instruments and vibration sensors for early machine vibration detection.
Machine vibration monitoring starts when the rotary sections of a machine or process are installed. Correct balancing of the rotary components is critical for proper operation. After that, the continuous monitoring at bearing points assures early warning of maintenance before there is machine breakdown.
A vibration sensor signal is fed to a vibration analyzer at the start of operation to establish the reference signal. (no perfect balancing condition are possible). Thereafter, monitoring the signal continuously or at scheduled intervals allows to compare the ongoing signals to the reference signal. Understanding the wear pattern and corresponding signal of a rotary point allows for early warning if a point needs maintenance. Setting warning points, either automatic or manual warning, a breakdown can be prevented. All this can be set up as a preventive or even predictive maintenance program.