User's Manual

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Introduction
The Echo
®
Wireless Vibration Sensor is a one-way wireless transmitter used for the
condition monitoring of plant equipment. The sensor, when activated by a magnet, will
“wake up” at determined intervals (8 hours by default) to measure and transmit vibration
levels. An Echo
®
Receiver connected to a computer with the Echo
®
Data Server software
installed is required to receive and collect transmissions. For information on the setup
and installation of the Echo
®
Receiver and Echo
®
Data Server, please consult the Echo
®
Receiver System Manual.
Proper Handling
Proper handling of the Echo
®
Wireless Vibration Sensor is critical to preventing damage.
The following should be avoided:
• Dropping the unit.
• Hitting the unit against hard surfaces.
• “Slapping” the unit when mounting with a strong magnet.
• Submersing or spraying the units with fluids of any kind.
• Touching the electronic components under the cap.
• Using excessive torque when mounting the unit.
• Forcing a stud without ¼-28 UNF threads into the base.
• Twisting the isolated base and housing of transmitter.
• Exposing the unit to temperatures above 170° F.
• Exposing the cap to any reactive chemicals.
The sensor cap is easily cross threaded. To avoid cross threading the
sensor cap, turn the cap counter-clockwise until a click is heard. When
a click is heard, begin turning the cap clockwise slowly and carefully. If
the cap does not easily thread on do not force it.
Caution