Installation and Operation Guide

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VIBCONNECT RF 05.2012
Installation and commissioning
5.4 Installation & commissioning of sensor
unit
The operator of the system must ensure that the following condi-
tions are met and all necessary preparations are completed.
location of installation
• The sensor unit must be mounted on or near the machine.
Choose a suitable position on the machine that is only exposed
to low vibration. Alternatively, provide a suitable holder for the
sensor unit.
• Ensure that the location of installation has good radio reception.
Measure the reception field strength at several, potentially suit-
able installation points (see “Measuring reception field strength
at location of installation”, page 38).
• The distance between the measurement location and the sensor
unit can be bridged with the 2.9 m sensor cable; before mount-
ing the sensor unit and the sensors, ensure that they are not
more than 2.9 m apart.
Permissible ambient conditions
Temperature range for sensor unit: – 25 °C to +80 °C
Relative air humidity: max. 95 %, non-condensing
The sensor unit must not be installed in a location that is near
a strong electromagnetic field (e.g. generator, high-voltage cable,
electric drive unit, etc.).
required connections / batteries:
• 24 V DC for sensor units with permanent power supply
• 3.6 V lithium batteries, size C; Two batteries per sensor unit
tools and materials
• Power drill, drill bit and thread cutter for M5 bolts
• M5 bolts and matching washers for fixture of sensor unit (2 bolts
per sensor unit)
• Open-end spanner of suitable size
• Ferrules for connection of sensor line
• Standard tools for electrical installation (wire cutter, cable stripper,
screwdriver)
• Suitable strain relief devices for cables
• If required: WLAN antenna extension cable (SMA)
For 24V sensor unit:
• 3-wire electric power cable for power supply line
• Ferrules for connection of power supply line