Monitoring machines for parameters like vibration and temperature can provide real-time data on machine performance and health and give manufacturers the data needed to schedule proactive maintenance, reduce downtime, and improve productivity. Humidity and temperature monitoring in logistics facilities or during transport can improve operational performance and preserve goods like vaccines or fresh produce. Environmental monitoring systems with wired and wireless connectivity are available to suit various applications, including enterprise and Cloud data centers. Monitoring vibration can be beneficial for identifying potential machine problems before they occur. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 10816 can be an important reference. It provides guidance for evaluating vibration severity in motors used for pumps, fans, compressors, gearboxes, blowers, dryers, presses, and similar machines that operate in the 10 to 1000 Hz frequency range.
This article presents some key considerations for selecting between wired and wireless connectivity for monitor systems and how using wired and wireless networks is not an either/or choice. It then examines the four classes of vibration severity as defined in ISO 10816. It concludes by discussing various options for implementing both wired and wireless condition monitoring systems, including using multiple sensors for monitoring vibration, temperature, humidity, and representative applications. Banner Engineering offers a choice of equipment health monitoring (EHM) gateways that provide easy access to the EHM network data. Industrial EHM designers can choose between the company’s SNAP ID wired gateway solutions with a local display for sensor readings or an optional Cloud dashboard and the CLOUD ID wireless gateways designed to connect with a Cloud dashboard (Figure 1) directly. Common features of these two choices include: ■ A range of sensors to select from to optimize EHM operation
■ Rapid deployment supported by automatic recognition of connected sensors without additional programming ■ Sensor data readily available for adjusting equipment or for scheduling needed maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize productivity ■ Cloud connectivity support by both systems ■ Preconfigured dashboards available and customizable for optimal data visualization Wired or wireless EHM gateway? While they have some common features, there are essential differences between the wired and wireless EHM gateways. The AMG- SNAP-ID asset monitoring gateway (AMG) supports commissioning, monitoring, and alarms for up to 20 sensors and converters. It supports Modbus and Banner’s SNAP SIGNAL connectivity and scans for individual
Figure 1: Banner’s SNAP ID wired (left) and CLOUD ID wireless (right) EHM gateways have several common features. (Image source: DigiKey)
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