Measurement & Monitoring
Continuous machine
protection
Easy condition monitoring from ifm electronic
I
t is now easy and costeffective to monitor vibration
on more moving parts with
the latest efector octavis
product from sensor market leader ifm
electronic Ltd.
The efector octavis VKV is a selfcontained vibration monitor with
built-in switching output along with
a transmitter function. Attached to
almost any machine the VKV monitors
the overall condition of equipment by
analysing the severity of the vibration.
ISO Standards For Evaluation Of
Vibration Severity
Knowing how to set up such a unit
is made easier by reference to the
ISO standard 10816. This standard
establishes the general conditions
and procedures for the measurement
and evaluation of vibration, using
measurements made on the nonrotating parts of machines, primarily
with regard to securing reliable long-
term operation. Coverage of machine
types in the Standard ranges from
reciprocating pumps, via industrial
machines to steam turbines and
generators.
Mechanical vibration is the key;
evaluation of machine vibration by
measurements on non-rotating parts.
The efector octavis VKV is firmly
attached to the machine, then the rms
(vibration in mm/sec or even inches/
sec) is set on the first ring followed by
the time delay on the second. Once the
setting is in and locked, the job is done
and the VKV will keep an eye on that
plant 24/7.
Small and easily set-up, the efector
octavis VKV reduces the need for
specialist knowledge or expensive
outsourcing. The output will switch
if the pre-set vibration velocity is
reached, or the additional 4-20mA
signal is there to display a value or be
centrally monitored.
The Validation Centre
(TVC) Ltd
With over 20 years in the oil and gas support
industry, TVC are very much the name for
Welding Data Logging Systems and specialist NDT
Equipment.
This year we moved into a new 850 m² building
with enhance B