Condition Monitoring System

Permanent:

Permanent monitoring involves an electronic collection process that involves software and/or hardware.  With this software and permanent and/or continuous monitoring, you are able to recognize conditions that aren't ideal. Reports and graphs are created to show you a long-term trend. With the reports and/or graphs you are able to show just what each and every machine has done and/or will do.

What kind of different permanent and/or continuous monitoring systems are available?

Continuous:

Monitors signals from transducers continuously. Used extensively for critical equipment for equipment protection and monitoring.

Polling:

Samples signals from transducers on a pre-arranged schedule. These systems will typically be used for monitoring less critical equipment in the facility.

Switches or Transmitters:

Sends a signal to the control system. Typically set up for overall monitoring of vibration or temperature.

Permanent Transducers:

With remote connections for monitoring/diagnostics. Junction boxes for route monitoring may be in a dangerous or hazardous location.

Periodic:

Periodic monitoring generally depends on the machine and its history. Some machines only need to be checked every 3 to 6 months, once a month or could be 15 days or less. When you have a dramatic change you will move to continuous monitoring (recording) until a decision is made on how to solve the problem.