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IFM ifm offers vibration monitoring without wires

EDITOR ’ S CHOICE A COST-EFFECTIVE UPGRADE

IFM ifm offers vibration monitoring without wires
Powered from an internal battery with a life of at least four years , wireless vibration sensors in the new VW range from ifm electronic are fast and easy to install even in difficult-to-access locations . Since they require no wired connections of any kind , the new sensors offer a convenient and cost-effective way to upgrade critical machinery by adding condition monitoring for by adding condition monitoring for key mechanical components .
VW vibration sensors are designed for use in conjunction with ZB0929 network gateways , with which they communicate wirelessly using an intelligent mesh topology that combines data security with reliability . Gateways can be connected to the plant network or fieldbus system using either an Ethernet cable or one of the supported wireless options , which include NB-IoT , LTE CAT 1 , Wi-Fi and 2G GSM . Each gateway can support up to 30 sensors , making it easy to set up comprehensive monitoring systems even for complex machines .
Data provided by the VW sensors includes v-RMS values over the range
0 to 25 mm / s and 10 to 1000 Hz , and temperature from -40 to + 85 º C . The data can be visualised and analysed with the ifm LR SmartObserver software package , which also has provision for setting alarm points , or it can be used directly in systems based on the ifm moneo IIoT platform .
Two versions of the VW sensor are available : the VW001 has a single measurement axis , while the VW002 has three mutually perpendicular measurement axes .
Both types have an IP68 ingress protection rating and an operating temperature range of -40 to + 85 º C , allowing them to be used in the most demanding of industrial applications . Available accessories include an M8 magnetic and stainless-steel adhesive mounting adaptors .
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