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VIBCONNECT RF 11.2011
Chapter 6: Maintenance
VIBCONNECT RF is an electronic measuring system that must be
handled with care.
6.1 Cleaning
If required, clean the housings of the bridges and the sensor units
with a damp cloth so that the system component details (serial
number, MAC address) remain clearly visible at all times. Replace
damaged cables without delay.
6.2 Installation report
The installation report contains a list of all measuring points in the
database that are monitored through the VIBCONNECT RF system.
The report can be printed and contains the following information:
• Measuring point with path in machine tree
• Assigned sensor unit including battery status (battery-powered
version only)
• Assigned bridge
This report facilitates the identification of system components on
site, for example for maintenance work.
• In the main menu, select <Tools> / <Reports> / <VIBCONNECT
RF Installation>.
6.3 Battery-powered sensor unit
With normal operation, the lithium batteries of the sensor unit
last for about 3 years. Normal operation means one measuring
sequence* per hour and interference-free data transmission, at
an ambient temperature of 20 °C.
The battery charge status is automatically transmitted by the
sensor unit together with the measuring data and displayed in
OMNITREND:
• At program start: If the battery charge at one of the sensor
units is too low, a warning is displayed when the OMNITREND
software is started. This warning is displayed at every program
Maintenance
* 2x vibration +
2x temperature