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SKF MTx Technical Manual

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SKF Machine Tool Observer
MTx
SKF Österreich AG
Condition Monitoring Centre - Steyr, Seitenstettner Strasse 15, A 4401 Steyr, Austria,
Phone +43 (0)7252 797-571, Fax +43 (0)7252 797-574,
E-mail cmc-steyr@skf.com, Web www.skf.com/cmc-steyr

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  • Page 1 Technical manual SKF Machine Tool Observer SKF Österreich AG Condition Monitoring Centre - Steyr, Seitenstettner Strasse 15, A 4401 Steyr, Austria, Phone +43 (0)7252 797-571, Fax +43 (0)7252 797-574, E-mail cmc-steyr@skf.com, Web www.skf.com/cmc-steyr...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1. MTx SERVER SOFTWARE ........
  • Page 4 4.2.5.4.1. About MTx........

  • Page 5: Version Of Manual

    VERSION OF MANUAL 1. VERSION OF MANUAL VERSION DATE CHANGES Manual Software Manual 24.07.2014 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 3...
  • Page 6 VERSION OF MANUAL Room for notes 1 - 6 - 4 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The SKF Machine Tool Observer MTx is a stand alone data logger system for machine tools and machine tool spindles which offers benefits to both OEM and end users. It can easily be integrated into new machines or retrofitted as an upgrade for existing machines.
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION This is a summary. A summary of the subject just dealt with can be quoted in the left margin in grey letters. 1 - 6 - 6 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...

  • Page 9: Hardware

    M5 screw, magnet or special glue. The maximum supported cable length between MTx electronics and accelerometer is 12 m.
  • Page 10 5 ..Triax acceleration sensor (1×) sensors 6 ..Ethernet connector 9..Status LED’s 7 ..Switching output (2×) green: power on green flashing: working red: event Fig. 3/3 Power supply [CMON 1503] 1 - 6 - 8 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...
  • Page 11 HARDWARE Fig. 3/4 ... Accessories Triax accelerometer Triax accelerometer extension cable [CMSS-ONL-1500E-2] [CMSS-ONL-1500EXT-10] Fig. 3/5 ... Mounting example SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 9...

  • Page 12: General Description

    HARDWARE 3.1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SKF Machine Tool Observer MTx can handle up to six different types of sensors, where 14 of them can be connected at the same time. • Acceleration sensors: - Triax accelerometer [CMSS-ONL-1500E-2] - SKF Vibration Sensors - Standard industrial sensor ...

  • Page 13: Detailed Information About Inputs

    • Max. shock survival: 10 000 g • Sensitivity: 34 mV/g  The maximum supply voltage of 3,6 +0,3 Vdc must not be exceeded, otherwise the triax sensor will be destroyed. SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 11...
  • Page 14 The low-impedance signal can be transmitted over long cable distances and used in dirty field or factory environments with little degradation. Usually these sensors only can provide one axis acceleration measurement. 1 - 6 - 12 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...
  • Page 15 Warning: If you use non standard industrial sensors without disabling the supply-current (by setting the jumpers to ’standard industrial sensors’) the sensor can be destroyed.  Please find a connection plan and the appropriate jumper settings in section 3.4. SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 13...

  • Page 16: Rotation Sensors

    3.2.2. Rotation sensors There is a possibility to connect three different types of rotation sensors to the MTx. As mentioned the device provides rectangle signals where the pulses represent the rotation velocity. The number of pulses to be one turn can be adjusted in software.
  • Page 17 Although it is very often used in SKF the MTx also provides signals coming from a interface (Siemens, VS-Sensorik und Heidenhain). And the 5 V coming from this interface can be directly connected to the MTx and also the pulses/turn can be adjusted in software.

  • Page 18: Switching Sensor

    This input option supports all sensors with a switching output such as pressure of fluids, force, supply voltage inspection, (end) position sensors, ... The MTx therefore can provide switching voltages up to 24 V. If the desired sensor is a simple switch the 24 V sensor-supplies can be used of course.

  • Page 19: Voltage Sensor

    Sensors connected to this input can provide 0 V to 24 V. As described above a voltage divider which divides the input by 7,8 is used because the ADC can only handle a maximum of 3,3 V. SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 17...
  • Page 20 -> chosen gain: 2 2 4  ----- - USignalmax = 7 V -> chosen gain: 2 3 4  ----- - USignalmax = 3 V -> chosen gain: 5 ----- - 1 - 6 - 18 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...
  • Page 21 Eddy current probe systems are the best solution for shaft position measurements in sleeve bearing equipment. The selec- tion and specifications of SKF’s range of eddy current probes is detailed in a separate cat- alog.

  • Page 22: Current Sensor

    Fig. 3/17 ... Connection examples 3.2.6. Temperature sensors The SKF Machine Tool Observer MTx supports two temperature sensors, Pt100 and KTY84- 130. This sensors are predefined in the software. The resistance changes with the temperature and the voltage on the sensor is measured.
  • Page 23 HARDWARE Parameters in software: 1. Offset: Defines the offset in °C for fine adjustment. Fig. 3/18 ... Connection example SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 21...

  • Page 24: Switching Outputs

    HARDWARE 3.3. SWITCHING OUTPUTS Further features of the MTx are the two switch-outputs. These are realized with onboard relays. The threshold level configurations can be set up in software. Specifications • Rated voltage: 250 Vac • max. switching voltage: 400 Vac •...

  • Page 25: Connection Plan And Jumper Settings

    HARDWARE 3.4. CONNECTION PLAN AND JUMPER SETTINGS Fig. 3/19 ... MTx connection plan 3.4.1. Supply voltage Signal name Note X10.1 Power supply GND MTx supply ground X10.2 Power supply (8 to 30 Vdc) MTx supply voltage X10.3 Sensor supply 24 Vdc Additional supply for sensors Fig.

  • Page 26: Speed Sensor 5 Vpp Or 24 Vpp

    Supply current for Y axis Supply current for X axis 3.4.5. Triax accelerometer [CMSS-ONL-1500E-2] Signal name Triax accelerometer X5.1 Sensor supply 3,3 V White X5.2 Signal in Z direction Yellow 1 - 6 - 24 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...

  • Page 27: Ethernet Connector

    3.4.9. Universal sensor input connector (n here can be 1 to 10) Signal name Note X1-n.1 Sensor supply 24 Vdc supply for sensors X1-n.2 Sensor signal Input-unit/type defined in software X1-n.3 Sensor ground SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 25...
  • Page 28 Switching sensors e.g. Air pressure J1-n.2 4-20mA Sensor e.g. Humidity sensors J1-n.3 Pt100 or KTY84-130 Temperature sensor J1-n.4 Reserved Not yet in use J1-n.5 Reserved Not yet in use 1 - 6 - 26 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...

  • Page 29: Software

    The SKF Machine Tool Observer MTx Software consists of two parts: • MTx Server • MTx Client The MTx Server manages the communication with the MTx devices. The MTx Client uses the server to configure and retrieve information from the MTx devices Fig. 4/1 ..MTx System Machine tool spindle Typical PLC’s...
  • Page 30 5 seconds, an event with extra cells is recorded with detailed spindle history and accurate date and time stamp of occurrence in order to verify spindle warranty conditions. Fig. 4/3 ... Matrix cell 1 - 6 - 28 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...
  • Page 31 (maximum 250 entries) is recorded in the logging screen.  If the MTx has recorded more than 15 events, the system will automatically merge the smallest X-value into the matrix, that means this events are not visible anymore in the matrix.

  • Page 32: Mtx Server Software

    1.7 or above) is installed, before it copies the server files to the disc. If JAVA isn't installed the installer automatically launches the JAVA setup. Fig. 4/7 If the installation was completed successfully, the MTx Server Monitor and MTx Server Con- figuration applications may be started automatically. Fig. 4/8 ...

  • Page 33: Server Configuration

    A list of recipients, which should receive a notification via e-mail if the MTx device is oper- ated out of bounds, is given in the right most column for each MTx device. To edit the list of recipients, client onto the button.
  • Page 34 The Recipient Management dialog will show: Fig. 4/11 If a required MTx device is not automatically located, it may be added manually. If no con- nection to the MTx device can be established, a network configuration error is the most like- ly cause.
  • Page 35  Some providers, like gmx or Google Mail, may not be reachable from within the SKF net- work due to closed TCP ports. SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...

  • Page 36: Server Monitor

    Fig. 4/15 A right click on the icon in the system tray will provide a menu to start/stop the MTx server and to launch the MTx server configurator application.

  • Page 37: Mtx Client Software

    SOFTWARE 4.2. MTx CLIENT SOFTWARE 4.2.1. Client installation To install the MTx Client software click ’Install Client’ on the autostart menu from the CD or start the ’ClientSetup.exe’ on the CD. Follow the instructions of the installer. The installer checks automatically if JAVA (version 1.7 or above) is installed, before it copies the client files to the hard disc.

  • Page 38: Start Screen

    After the connection is established the connect button turns into the disconnect button and a list of connected and registrated devices on the connected server is shown. Green marked devices are selectable. Red devices are not activated, e.g. machine ist switched off. 1 - 6 - 36 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...

  • Page 39: Connect To Device

    To connect to a device double click on the description in the list and the Login-dialog will be shown. One of four users can be selected: • Administrator: has reading and all writing rights of the MTx-device, initial password is ’qtc’ • Operator: has reading rights, writing rights and password can be chosen from the administrator, initial password is ’qtc’...
  • Page 40 SOFTWARE Fig. 4/19 1 - 6 - 38 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...

  • Page 41: Mtx Device Panel

    Fig. 4/20  If the MTx device is connected for the first time, the basic configuration dialog is shown. 4.2.5.1. File Fig. 4/21 * Click on ’File – Close’ or press ALT+F4 to shut down the MTx Client software.

  • Page 42: Device Configuration

    * Click on ’Device – Basic Configuration’ or press STRG+B to open the dialog box. Fig. 4/23 • Set the data and time for the MTx device. The current system date and time may be set automatically. • Set the designation for the MTx device. This name is used to identify the MTx device.
  • Page 43 Fig. 4/25 • Acceleration input: The configuration of the acceleration sensor is saved to the current MTx device. The calibrator factor can be used for fine tuning the sensor output by using a exciter with a defined g value.
  • Page 44 Fig. 4/27 • Universal input: The MTx device has 10 universal inputs. For each universal input, a separate tab provi- des configuration options. Each universal input configuration can be saved to the MTx device. For an universal input one of 6 sensor inputs can be chosen. For description of the parameters see sec- tion 3.2.2.
  • Page 45 SOFTWARE Fig. 4/29 ... Examples SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 43...

  • Page 46: Matrix Configuration

    If a Y-value doesn't fit into the current matrix the Y-axis is refitted. In total the MTx system supports five different layers. Each layer is a unique different matrix with free configurable input sensors.
  • Page 47 SOFTWARE Fig. 4/31 The MTx device has two switching outputs. For each output a limit of each sensor value and a holding time (duration) can be set. All deactivated inputs should set to their maximum val- ue to avoid wrong alarms.

  • Page 48: User Management

    In the options menu the appearance of the client can be changed. The current language and skin can be chosen and the information about device alerts can be turned on or off. 1 - 6 - 46 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...

  • Page 49: Language

    * Click on ’Option – Alert Settings’ to open the dialog box. Fig. 4/36 4.2.5.3.3. Skins * Click on ’Option – Skins’ to open the dialog box. Fig. 4/37 The menu point skins changes the design of the user interface. SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 47...

  • Page 50: Help

    SOFTWARE 4.2.5.4. Help Fig. 4/38 4.2.5.4.1. About MTx * Click on ’Help – About MTx’ to open the information box. Fig. 4/39 1 - 6 - 48 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...

  • Page 51: Main Screen

    4.2.6. Main screen 4.2.6.1. Monitor mode The monitor mode tab allows access to the live data from the MTx device. A chart for each input can be selected in the drop down menu. To start or stop the monitor mode the Start/ Stop-Monitor-Mode button has to be pushed.
  • Page 52 SOFTWARE Fig. 4/41 ... Split screen After selecting the check box ’Split Screen View’, two sensor inputs will be shown at the same time. 1 - 6 - 50 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...

  • Page 53: Matrix And Events

    The matrix tab shows the actual matrix data, the event tab contains the occurred events with extra cells from the matrix.  Configuration of the matrix see section 4.2.5.2.3. Fig. 4/42 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 51...

  • Page 54: Logging

    ....The delete button clears all 15 matrices saved for a single layer. 4.2.6.3. Logging If a switching-output limit is passed, a logging entry is generated in the MTx-device. Maxi- mum number of entries is 50. If more than 50 entries occur the oldest one will be deleted.
  • Page 55 SOFTWARE Fig. 4/44 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 53...
  • Page 56 SOFTWARE Room for notes 1 - 6 - 54 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...

  • Page 57: Appendix

    APPENDIX 5. APPENDIX 5.1. CHANGING IP-SETTINGS The MTx Box is delivered with a standard static IP address configuration: IP-Address: 192.168.1.100 If it is necessary to change these settings it can be done using the web interface. * Open your browser and enter the IP Address 192.168.1.100 into the address field of your internet browser.
  • Page 58 IP-address can be set. To accept the changes in the IP-settings press OK and the apply settings menu item on the left side menu. 1 - 6 - 56 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...
  • Page 59 APPENDIX • The box sets the new configuration and restarts its network communication device. Fig. 5/4 * Close the browser or browser tab to leave the configuration menu. SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 57...

  • Page 60: Approved Sensors

    APPENDIX 5.2. APPROVED SENSORS Below listed sensors are approved for using with the SKF Machine Tool Observer MTx. 5.2.1. Acceleration sensors Manufacturer Type Basic MTx settings Note CMC - Steyr Triax accelerometer Sensitivity = Extension cable CMSS-ONL-1500E- 34mV/g, CMSS-ONL- Calibration = 100% 1500EXT-10 Brüel&Kjaer...

  • Page 61: Current Sensors

    Type Basic MTx settings Note Electrotherm Pt100, K10-E-3LS- Offset = -1,5 °C Max. cable length 12,5 m Open Market KTY84-130 Offset = 1,0 °C Max. cable length 12,5 m SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 59...

  • Page 62: Technical Data

    4 mA to 20 mA sensor which represents all sensors with a current-output, e.g. Humidity sensor (0 to 100% relative humidity) Temperature sensors (e.g. KTY84-130, Pt100) 1 - 6 - 60 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...
  • Page 63 5 to 65 °C (40 to 160 °F) Temperature sensitivity ± 0,01 %/°C Cable length 2 m (78.74 in.) Extension cable CMSS-ONL-1500EXT-10 5 pole plug connector and open cable end Cable length 10 m (393.70 in.) SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 61...

  • Page 64: Dimension Drawings

    APPENDIX 5.4. DIMENSION DRAWINGS Fig. 5/5 1 - 6 - 62 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...
  • Page 65 APPENDIX Fig. 5/6 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr 1 - 6 - 63...

  • Page 66: Declaration Of Conformity

    APPENDIX 5.5. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Fig. 5/7 1 - 6 - 64 SKF Condition Monitoring Centre – Steyr...
  • Page 68 SKF reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice. PUB CM/TM MTx EN · July 2014...

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