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Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 November 2004
Vibration monitoring proved to be award
winning
The new condition-monitoring vibration sensor efector octavis, designed to keep watch over roller bearings was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Hermes Award 2004.
The new condition-monitoring vibration sensor efector octavis, designed to keep watch over roller bearings, which was recently launched by sensor market leader ifm electronic, was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Hermes Award 2004 The award, a new scheme launched at the Hanover Fair this year by Germany's Chancellor Gerhardt Schroeder, represents Deutsche Messe's own targeted contribution to stimulating technological innovation
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 3 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Each of the five distinguished finalists stands for excellence in the field of scientific and technological advancement, and has been dubbed the 'Technology Oscar' (by initiator Sepp D.
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This follows from success last year, when efector octavis won the 'Leonards Trophy 2003' in the category 'Best components and automatism periphery'.
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This prize is awarded every 2 years on the Automation Optimation Europe exhibition held in Paris.
The efector octavis compact bearing monitor analyses the vibration signals in accordance with the frequency analysis method.
A micromechanical accelerometer acts as the sensing element.
The unit no.
VB1001 monitors up to two different rolling element bearings.
The unit no.
VE1001 can be used for monitoring up to twenty different frequencies.
Damage to rolling element bearings is detected before it arises.
The bearing monitor sets the switching output 1 and indicates damage progress with yellow LEDs.
The operator is able to take preventive action.
Progressive damage to rolling element bearings is signalled via the second switching output and is indicated via the bearing monitor's red LEDs.
The operator should react at once.
The basic parameters are set with a PC.
Data such as type of bearing, rotational speed and input/output function are transmitted to the efector octavis via the RS 232 interface.
The reference conditions of the machine are taught-in after mounting by pressing a pushbutton on the sensor.
Affordable sensors for condition monitoring mean monitoring is no longer restricted to the most critical bearings, and you won't need extensive training in vibration frequency analysis.
ifm electronic specialises in the application of advanced electronic technology to produce innovative and effective solutions for industrial control applications.
Products include flow sensors; pressure transmitters and switches; temperature switches and transmitters; capacitive, inductive and photoelectric proximity sensors; and a full range of AS-i I/O modules and masters.
ifm is committed to working closely with its customers to develop products which precisely match their needs, and the company provides expert, readily accessible technical support to help users maximise the benefits they gain from ifm products. Request free introductory details about products from IFM Electronic ...
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