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Read this manual before using this product. Failure to follow the instructions
and safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury, damage to the
product, or incorrect readings. Keep this manual in a safe location for future
reference.
Copyright 2012 by SKF USA Inc.
All rights reserved.
5271 Viewridge Court. San Diego, CA 92123-1841 USA
Telephone: (858) 496-3400, Fax: (858) 496-3531
Customer Service: 1-800-523-7514
SKF Machine Condition Indicator
Vibration and Temperature Sensor and Alarm Indicator
Firmware Version 1.00
User Manual Part No. 32269100-EN
Revision B
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Summary of Contents for SKF Machine Condition Indicator
- Page 1 Keep this manual in a safe location for future reference. Copyright 2012 by SKF USA Inc. All rights reserved. 5271 Viewridge Court. San Diego, CA 92123-1841 USA...
- Page 2 SKF reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice.
- Page 3 SKF USA Inc. Limited Warranty ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Products warranted for one (1) year by SKF are as WARRANTY follows: all Microlog products and accessories, all Microlog Inspector applications including hand- Subject to the terms and conditions contained held computers, all MARLIN data managers...
- Page 4 (accelerometers and velocity transducers). Buyer shall offer its reasonable cooperation to OTHER SKF PRODUCTS SKF in the course of SKF’s review of any warranty claim, including, by way of example only, Buyer’s Any SKF product supplied hereunder but not providing to SKF any and all information as to...
- Page 5 The exclusive remedies provided in this limited warranty shall not be deemed to have failed of their essential purpose so long as SKF is willing and able to perform to the extent and in the manner prescribed in this limited warranty.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SKF Machine Condition Indicator Safety Messages ............1 Overview................. 2 How to Activate the MCI and Perform a Self-Test... 3 How to Select a Mounting Location and Mount the MCI............. 5 How to Select the MCI’s Alarm Mode......6 How to Interpret and Acknowledge MCI Alarms.. -
Page 9: Skf Machine Condition Indicator
SKF Machine Condition Indicator Safety Messages WARNING! Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings in this document before handling and operating the equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings. -
Page 10: Overview
They could cause damage, fire, or electrical shock. Overview The SKF Machine Condition Indicator (MCI) is a vibration and temperature sensor and alarm indicator for permanent monitoring of non-critical or balance-of-plant machinery in plants with constant operating conditions. The MCI measures vibration velocity, enveloped acceleration vibration (bearing vibration), and machine surface temperature. -
Page 11: How To Activate The Mci And Perform A Self-Test
SKF Machine Condition Indicator How to Activate the MCI and Perform a Self-Test Select a location to mount the MCI to the machine, and mount the MCI. Understand and select one of the two MCI alarm modes. ... - Page 12 SKF Machine Condition Indicator How to Activate the MCI and Perform a Self-Test To apply the read key to the MCI: Hold the read key between your thumb and index finger. Position the read key adjacent to the MCI on the designated read key location. This location is indicated by a raised line on the MCI label.
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Page 13: How To Select A Mounting Location And Mount The Mci
The top and side labels of the MCI have barcode labels representing the serial number. This makes it easy to include the MCI in your SKF Microlog Inspector data collection ROUTE. (Contact your SKF representative for details.) Figure 4. Top View of MCI, Showing Barcode Label. -
Page 14: How To Select The Mci's Alarm Mode
SKF Machine Condition Indicator How to Select the MCI’s Alarm Mode Acrylic adhesive bypacs are durable adhesive bonds specifically formulated for high impact loads in a variety of temperature environments. When using these adhesive bonds, it is not necessary to prepare the metal before bonding to the machine. - Page 15 SKF Machine Condition Indicator How to Select the MCI’s Alarm Mode The MCI measures vibration velocity, enveloped acceleration vibration (bearing vibration), and machine surface temperature. The overall vibration velocity measurement is a general purpose measurement designed to measure and alarm on structural machinery faults like unbalance, misalignment, looseness, etc.
- Page 16 If the MCI still cannot establish a baseline (typically due to fluctuating conditions), you should use your SKF Microlog Analyzer to determine the cause. If you cannot determine a cause, contact your SKF representative for assistance.
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Page 17: How To Interpret And Acknowledge Mci Alarms
SKF Machine Condition Indicator How to Interpret and Acknowledge MCI Alarms To change from percentage alarm mode back to threshold alarm mode: The procedure to re-activate threshold mode is similar to that for activating percentage mode. Read key action LED blink... - Page 18 SKF Machine Condition Indicator How to Interpret and Acknowledge MCI Alarms Once the MCI has verified the alarm, its red LEDs blink in a specific blink pattern depending on which measurement is in alarm (see table below) for a one week duration.
- Page 19 MCI’s alarm status as soon as possible, to make sure you did not miss an alarm indication. Tip – Add MCI POINTs to your SKF Microlog Inspector machinery inspection ROUTEs to make sure you visually check them weekly.
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Page 20: Battery Life
Once you have determined which measurement is in alarm, based on the blink patterns described above, you should take necessary actions to determine the cause of the alarm and make the necessary repairs / replacements. Use your SKF Microlog Analyzer to analyze and diagnose alarm conditions. -
Page 21: How To Understand Error Codes
When the MCI detects an internal error, its LEDs blink amber in a specific blink pattern when you apply the read key. If there is an internal error, the MCI cannot perform any other function. If the amber LEDs continue to display, contact your SKF representative to have the MCI sensor replaced. - Page 22 SKF Machine Condition Indicator How to Understand Error Codes This page intentionally blank. SKF Machine Condition Indicator User Manual...
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