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SKF Multilog On-Line
System IMx-M
User Manual Part No. 32179800-EN
Revision P
Protection FW 378
IMx-M Manager 2.1.31
WARNING! 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  2017 by SKF Group
All rights reserved.
SKF Condition Monitoring Center – Luleå
Aurorum 30, 977 75 Luleå, Sweden
Telephone: +46 (0) 31 337 10 00, Fax: +46 (0) 920 134 40

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  • Page 1 Keep this manual in a safe location for future reference. Copyright  2017 by SKF Group All rights reserved. SKF Condition Monitoring Center – Luleå...
  • Page 2 SKF reserves the right to alter any part of this publication without prior notice.
  • Page 3 Technical Support - SKF's Technical Support Group can be reached during normal business hours via phone, e-mail, and live chat. Always check the self-service web portal before contacting your nearest Technical Support Group (TSG) to see if the answer is already published. You may search the vast knowledgebase within the self-service web portal for answers to commonly-asked questions (FAQ), how-to articles, technical specs, installation and user manuals, best practices and more.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operating Modes ....................2-13 Piston Rod Drop Combined Measurement ............2-17 Trigger System and Measuring Angles ............... 2-17 Trigger Physical Interface ..................2-19 Using Digital Input as Measurement Trigger ............. 2-20 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M TOC - 1 User Manual...
  • Page 6 Introduction to IMx-M Manager ..............2-62 Project Creation and Configuration Flow ............2-65 Launching the Application ................2-66 Creating a New Project ..................2-66 Editing an Existing Project ................2-67 Entering Administration Mode ................. 2-68 TOC - 2 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 7 General Settings for Speed Type............... 2-128 Alarm Levels for Speed Type ................2-129 Configuring 4-20 mA Outputs ..............2-130 Configuring a Relay Module ................2-131 Available Relay Types ..................2-133 General Settings for Relays................2-134 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M TOC - 3 User Manual...
  • Page 8 Data Communication .................... 4-13 Ethernet Cable ....................... 4-13 Hardware Configuration..................4-13 General Configuration ..................4-14 Analog Inputs ......................4-14 Digital Inputs ......................4-19 Buffered Outputs ....................4-23 Protection Part Configuration ................4-24 TOC - 4 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 9 Digital Measurement – Protection ................7-3 Relay - Protection ...................... 7-3 Signal Processing - Protection ................7-4 Interface - Protection ....................7-4 Analog Measurement - CM ..................7-4 Digital Measurement - CM ..................7-5 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M TOC - 5 User Manual...
  • Page 10 Part Number Information Main Components ...................... 8-1 Add-on modules ....................8-2 Components ......................8-2 Spare parts & accessories..................8-3 Wiring connector blocks ..................8-3 Electrical Waste Glossary 10-1 Limited Warranty Index i TOC - 6 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    (ESD) when handling circuit boards, refer Rack/Cabinet. Each module must be placed correctly in the designated slot. The designated slot of the each module is shown in Front Panel in Drawings and Connections section. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 1 - 1 User Manual...
  • Page 12 "Signal Grounding" and "Signal Isolation" chapters thoroughly and understand them.  SKF USB isolator cables must always be used when connecting to IMx-M USB ports.  Equipment connected to buffered outputs must be isolated from the protective earth.  Instrument ground (IGND) should be connected and joined to protective earth/ground at one point only.
  • Page 13 The IMx-M rack is a class A equipment intended for use in an industrial environment. The usage of 4-20 mA outputs is only for monitoring purposes. Use relay outputs for safety alert/danger triggering. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 1 - 3 User Manual...
  • Page 14 Before powering up the IMx-M rack, make sure that DIP switch settings are properly set to match the recommendations for the connected sensors. Incorrect settings may cause permanent damage to the IMx-M rack. 1 - 4 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 15: System Overview

    System Overview System Overview The SKF Multilog On-line System IMx-M is one of the current generation of powerful, cost effective solutions suitable for a variety of machinery monitoring applications. Together with SKF @ptitude Monitoring Suite software, the SKF Multilog IMx-M can provide a complete system for initiation of machinery shutdown, early fault detection and diagnosis.

  • Page 16: Imx-M General Overview

    – Up to three relay modules – Each relay module has 32 relays (28 SPDT and four DPDT), hence up to 96 relays in total with up to three RLM 1 - 6 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 17: Imx-M System Main Parts

    All channels are fully computed in parallel, both condition monitoring and machine protection.  The built-in hardware auto-diagnosis system continuously checks all sensors, cabling and electronics for any faults, signal interruption, short circuits or power failure. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 1 - 7 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Condition Monitoring Module (Cmm) Buffer Storage Capacity

    IMx-M memory.  The configuration is retained in the event of power losses, so that the IMx-M can start automatically when power returns. 1 - 8 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 19: Imx-M Mean Time To Failure (Mttf)

     two front panel analog buffered outputs  one front panel buffered digital output  two RS485 outputs  Disarm input, disarm relay and circuit fault relay SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 1 - 9 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Protection

    Hot-swap of any module in the Protection functionality of Rack is not active because the rack (all slots) shall rack be in disarm mode during a properly performed hot-swap procedure. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 1 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Accuracy

    The following diagram shows an example of same or different readings for PRM and CMM depending on the input signal frequency in conjunction with filters. Figure 2 - 1. Comparison of PRM and CMM Readings. 2 - 2 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 23: Accuracy Is Relative To Api 670 Defined Full Scale

    Error = Measured value – Actual value = 52 - 50 µm = 2 µm Error in % = Error / API 670 Full scale = 2 / 1000 => 0.2% error SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 3...

  • Page 24: Measurement Types

     Position  Radial Shaft Vibration  Temperature Combined Measurements  Absolute Shaft Vibration  Complementary Differential Expansion  Piston Rod Drop XY  Temperature Difference Digital Channels  Speed 2 - 4 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 25: Absolute Shaft Vibration

    Measuring the Vibration of the Machine.  Displacement of the shaft relative to the machine itself (µm #2), which can be determined by means of a proximity probe, secured firmly to the machine casing. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 5 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Casing Vibration

    Determining the Absolute Shaft Vibration. Casing Vibration Casing vibration is used for measuring vibration on machines such as gears, pumps, fans, and motors equipped with rolling element bearings (API670 definition). 2 - 6 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 27: Complementary Differential Expansion

    Sensor S1 is selected as the master sensor. It is the output of this sensor which will determine when measuring of the displacement will switch from Sensor S1 to Sensor S2. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 7 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Eccentricity

    The Gap alarming can be used in conjunction with Radial shaft vibration or Eccentricity as a means of protecting the shaft from touching the proximity probe by setting an alarm if the shaft gets outside the configured alarm levels. 2 - 8 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 29: Supported Sensor-Types

    It is possible to configure a measurement in such a way that the utilized input voltage range is so small that the measurement will suffer loss of resolution. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 9 User Manual...
  • Page 30 0-10 V or 4-20 mA signalling. Accuracy ±1% (±2,9% for 4-20 mA) is only fulfilled if the complete 0-10 V or complete 4-20 mA range is utilized to reflect the configured full scale. 2 - 10 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 31: Configurable Engineering Units

    In IMx-M Manager, m/s will be displayed as m/s^2. Important: Make sure that the hardware input is configured for the appropriate sensor type (voltage source respectively 4-20 mA) as described in Analog Inputs. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 11 User Manual...

  • Page 32: Piston Rod Drop

    They specify the part of the revolution at which the measurement will be based. Start and stop angles close to the end of the revolution should be avoided. See "Measurement Angle" and "Measurement Angles and Non Constant Speed" in Triggered Mode. 2 - 12 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 33: Operating Modes

    The alarm setting must be configured for each digital input in use, including the inputs connected to buffered outputs. See Alarm Levels for Speed Type in Digital Channels in IMx-M Manager. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 13 User Manual...
  • Page 34 Note: There is always a minimum of 1 sample in a measurement. Figure 2 - 9. Visualization of Start and Stop Angles. Red shading indicates unsafe angles close to trigger point. (360). 2 - 14 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 35 The reference point (0) is the point where the speed sensor will deliver a falling edge to the digital input. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 15 User Manual...
  • Page 36 The machine is starting and the speed is still below 10 rpm – The speed sensor circuit fails  If the associated digital channel is NOT configured for the Speed measurement 2 - 16 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 37: Piston Rod Drop Combined Measurement

    Trigger System and Measuring Angles In order for the measurement system to operate correctly, in both Average mode and Triggered mode, it is required that the digital channel is configured for measuring speed. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 17 User Manual...
  • Page 38 The following displays a linear time depiction of the trigger signal received on the digital input and the measuring windows location relative the trigger pulse. Figure 2 - 12. Trigger Signal Received on Digital Input. 2 - 18 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 39: Trigger Physical Interface

    Note: Make sure the digital inputs are correctly configured as described Digital Inputs in Hardware Configuration. Figure 2 - 13. Distributing One Tacho Signal Source to Several Digital Inputs. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 19 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Using Digital Input As Measurement Trigger

    Using Digital CH 3 Input as the Measurement Trigger. Position Position measures a position of an object (e.g. axial position) by use of displacement sensor in order to detect thrust bearing failure. 2 - 20 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 41: Radial Shaft Vibration

    This is because 1 ºC corresponds to a resistance change of only 0.385 ohm. Similarly field calibration (by trained service personnel) requires careful adherence to the procedure to achieve best results. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 21 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Alarms

    The activation of trip multiply at the channel level is done via: – Local display selection keypad located on the front of condition monitoring module – Modbus register 260 as described in Imported (Write Single) Modbus Register 2 - 22 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 43: Alarm Status Propagation

    PRM: The alarm status information update process 1. Measurement performed 2. Measurement value evaluated against configured alarm levels and hysteresis 3. Alarm status information updated and made available 4. LED indicators in front panel updated SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 23 User Manual...

  • Page 44: Alarm Trigger Filtering

    The hysteresis value is used to determine an adjusted value at which to leave the alert/danger state. The hysteresis value would normally be large enough to encompass the anticipated fluctuations/noise. 2 - 24 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 45: Alarm Delayed Trigger And Release

    (alarm level adjusted with configured hysteresis) before the alarm condition is canceled. Alert/Danger "OFF" trigger will be delayed by this Leave Time. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 25 User Manual...

  • Page 46: First Out Indication

    Channel First Out Slot is the first channel that reaches the danger state amongst all the channels in the protection module.  Channel First Out Rack is the first channel that reaches the danger state amongst all the channels in the rack. 2 - 26 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 47: Relays

    Note that a relay that is latched in alarm at the point of disarm (the channel at this point is OK), will still change state if a latching reset is issued. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 27 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Relays On Relay Modules

    Each relay module provides LED status indicator for each relay as described in Relay Module (RLM) within LED Indicators.  For the physical layout of relay connectors, refer to Relay Module (RLM) Connections. 2 - 28 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 49 Analog Ch Alert Triggered or Ch Not OK* Triggered Triggered Not triggered Previous status Not triggered Analog Ch Danger Not triggered Triggered Not triggered Analog Ch Danger or Ch Previous status SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 29 User Manual...
  • Page 50 As an example, if a relay on RLM1 is configured to act on a channel or channels from slot 2, only a slot 2 disarm would result in the listed in the table. behavior 2 - 30 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 51: Safety Consideration When Configuring Relays

    Relay Assignments Processor (Relay MCU) Relay 1 to 4 5 to 8 9 to 12 13 to 16 17 to 20 21 to 24 25 to 28 29 to 32 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 31 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Slot Status Relays On Protection Module

    The slot status relay disarm is energized during slot disarm. These two slot status relays are not user configurable. For the physical location of slot status relays, refer to Protection Module (PRM). 2 - 32 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 53 Status Not triggered Disarm Triggered Not triggered Triggered Not triggered Circuit Fault Triggered Not triggered - = Not applicable ** Refer to the table Behavior of Relay at Channel Startup SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 33 User Manual...

  • Page 54: Behavior Of Relay At Channel Startup

    Not triggered due to Triggered Triggered Relay module relay module removal relay module removal hot swap (slot disarm assumed) *During reset or power down, all relays will be in non-energized state. 2 - 34 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 55: Protection Part Operation

    2. During startup time, Status LED green fast blinking Circuit Fault LED red The analog channel status will be "Startup + Circuit fault". See Register "Analog Ch Status" Bit Definition. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 35 User Manual...

  • Page 56: Circuit Faults (Cf)

    You might see entries in the Event log of danger/alert reported on measurements with cable faults. This is logged only for internal event tracing purposes. 2 - 36 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 57: Prm Circuit Faults

    Check that PSU 1 is firmly positioned. CF_24VB PSU 2 voltage failure: 0x0200 User configuration dependent. Check IMx-M configuration settings. Check that PSU 2 is firmly positioned. CF_CALIB2 Calibration table error: 0x0400 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 37 User Manual...
  • Page 58 Bit representation of 0x16A is equal to 0x0002 CF_RS485INT + 0x0008 CF_SELFTEST + 0x0020 CF_MODBUS + 0x0040 CF_4-20MA + 0x0100 CF_24VA Refer to Bit Representation of Combined Conditions for combined conditions. 2 - 38 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 59 Sensor OK window is a user selectable configuration setting for sensor when configuring an analog channel. 2 Check if the wire connection is according the following table "Slaves and Corresponding Channels". SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 39 User Manual...
  • Page 60 (No bit set) Selftest startup 0x0001 Selftest FW CRC 0x0002 Selftest configuration CRC 0x0004 Selftest RAM RO 0x0008 Selftest CSTACK 0x0010 Selftest ISTACK 0x0020 Selftest RAM 0x0040 Selftest PSM 0x0080 2 - 40 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 61 - Bit representation can be a combination of more than one condition. Example: Bit representation of 0x0003 is equal to 0x0001 CF_WARNING_TEMP_ALERT + 0x0002 CF_WARNING_TEMP_DANGER Refer to Bit Representation of Combined Conditions. ** See Event Log chapter SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 41 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Rlm Circuit Faults

    Check IMx-M configuration settings. Check PSU 2 is firmly positioned CF_5V1 Internal 5 V error: 0x0080 Contact SKF support CF_5V2 Internal 5 V error: 0x0100 Contact SKF support CF_TEMP Internal temperature high/alert. 0x0200 2 - 42 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 63 Bit representation of 0x036A is equal to 0x0002 CF_RS485INT + 0x0008 CF_SELFTEST + 0x0020 CF_24VA + 0x0040 CF_24VB + 0x0100 CF_5V2 + 0x0200 CF_TEMP Refer to Bit Representation of Combined Conditions. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 43 User Manual...
  • Page 64 Check PRM 3 is firmly positioned. CF_RELBUS_S4 PRM 4, relay bus error: 0x0100 Check configuration. Check PRM 4 is firmly positioned. 0x0200 0x0400 Not used 0x0800 0x1000 0x2000 0x4000 CF_STARTUP Indicated during startup phase 0x8000 2 - 44 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 65 - Bit representation can be a combination of more than one condition. Example: Bit representation of 0x016A is equal to 0x0002 CF_RS485INT + 0x0008 CF_SELFTEST + 0x0020 CF_RELBUS_S1 + 0x0040 CF_RELBUS_S2 + 0x0100 CF_RELBUS_S4 Refer to Bit Representation of Combined Conditions. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 45 User Manual...

  • Page 66: Cmm Circuit Faults

    Internal RS485 communication error. Event log storage is not 0x0002 available. - Check that condition monitoring module is firmly positioned. - Check the FW version in use. *Bit representation is in hexadecimal digits. 2 - 46 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 67: Bit Representation Of Combined Conditions

    0x0400, 0x0200 0x0004, 0x0002 0x0600 0x0006 0x0400, 0x0200, 0x0100 0x0004, 0x0002, 0x0001 0x0700 0x0007 0x0800 0x0008 0x0800 0x0008 0x0800, 0x0100 0x0008, 0x0001 0x0900 0x0009 0x0800, 0x0200 0x0008, 0x0002 0x0A00 0x000A SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 47 User Manual...
  • Page 68 0x0008, 0x0004 0x0C00 0x000C 0x0800, 0x0400, 0x0100 0x0008, 0x0004, 0x0001 0x0D00 0x000D 0x0800, 0x0400, 0x0200 0x0008, 0x0004, 0x0002 0x0E00 0x000E 0x0800, 0x0400, 0x0200, 0x0100 0x0008, 0x0004, 0x0002, 0x0001 0x0F00 0x000F 2 - 48 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 69: Local Display And Local Display Selection Keypad

    Figure 2 - 20. Local Display and Selection Keypad. Menu tree:  Bar graph Display – Bar graph 1 – Bar graph 2 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 49 User Manual...

  • Page 70: Start Menu

    Trip Multiply Channel – Maintenance Start Menu The start menu contains the following four sub menus.  Bargraph Display  Buff Out Front  Channel Values  Channel Action (optional PIN-code protected) 2 - 50 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 71 5. To set the second bar graph, repeat steps 1 to 4. To select graph number To select a channel Bar graph 1 display Figure 2 - 22. Bar Graph. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 51 User Manual...

  • Page 72: Buffered Outputs Front Menu

    Buff out 3: A channel can be selected from digital channels 1 to 8. Buff out 1 Buff out 2 Buff out 3 Figure 2 - 24. Examples of Buffered Output. 4. Confirm the selection with OK. 2 - 52 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 73: Channel Values

    Digital ch value Digital ch peak Figure 2 - 26. Display - Channel Values. 2. Confirm the selection with OK. 3. Use up and down arrows to see all channel values. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 53 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Channel Action

    PIN code with OK. Optional PIN code Ch action menu Figure 2 - 27. Display - Channel Action. 2. Select an action with up and down arrows. 3. Confirm the selection with OK. 2 - 54 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 75 To arm analog ch To disarm digital ch To arm digital ch Figure 2 - 29. Display - Arm/Disarm Ch. 4. Confirm the arm channel or disarm channel action with OK (toggle value). SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 55 User Manual...
  • Page 76 Trip Mult Ch 1. Select an analog channel between 1 and 16 with up and down arrows. 2. Confirm enable or disable trip multiply for the selected channel with OK (toggle value). 2 - 56 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 77  The slot will automatically leave the maintenance menu after 10 minutes of no key activity. Important - Events will not be saved in CMM during the maintenance mode. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 57 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Disarm

    Warning! Exercise extreme caution where N-out-of-N alarm logic is being used, as any of those channels in disarm will mean that the condition will never be TRUE (relay can never be triggered). 2 - 58 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 79  Enable/disable of slot disarm does not affect individual channel disarm status.  For the behavior of slot disarm relay, see the table Behavior of Slot Status Relay Relays chapter. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 59 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Release Of Rack/Slot Disarm After Configuration

    Configuration file is a .bin file generated by the IMx-M Manager application tool. In order to download a configuration file to a protection module refer to Send PRM Configuration option in PRM Serial Interface within IMx-M Manager chapter. 2 - 60 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 81: Protection Firmware Update

    Important – If updating PRM FW and an RLM is present in the slot, be aware that the RLM will restart even if it already has the revised FW version (relays will de-energize). See ‘Hot Swap’ for further information. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 61 User Manual...

  • Page 82: Imx-M Manager

    The following are performed slot wise only:  Configuration of channels and relays  Circuit fault status report  Activation of slot disarm of protection module and relay module  Configuration of network connection 2 - 62 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 83 IMx-M Manager for each slot within the rack. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 63 User Manual...
  • Page 84 Figure 2 - 35. Dual Configuration Download. Important - PC connection to the condition monitoring module must only be made via an SKF USB Isolator. PC connection to the protection module must similarly also only be made via an SKF mini-USB Isolator.

  • Page 85: Project Creation And Configuration Flow

    Configure Combined Measurements Configure Digital Channels Configure relay modules Validate configuration FAIL Correct errors Save the configurations Download a network file (.imx) to CMM Download configuration files (.bin) to the protection modules SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 65 User Manual...

  • Page 86: Launching The Application

    Project Administration Password must be a string of characters that is minimum 6 characters long (ASCII). It will be required to save any changes to the existing project. 2 - 66 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 87: Editing An Existing Project

    Viewing an Existing Project. Note on the figure above, that the project is listed as READ ONLY. This status can only be reset to ADMINISTRATION MODE after the project password has been entered. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 67 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Entering Administration Mode

    If a project is already open, a message will be prompted to close the open project before continuing. Project Properties Use this menu option to display the properties of the currently open IMx-M Manager project. 2 - 68 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 89 Note that in order to be able to use this function, IMx-M Manager must have a project opened. Every time a new project is open, the Observer database connection will be set to Off. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 69 User Manual...
  • Page 90 The validation output has following types:  OK: No validation error found. This configuration can be saved and downloaded to a protection module. 2 - 70 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 91 A Validation Failure with (Severe) Error.  Error (Non-Severe Error): Validation error exists but the configuration can be saved. However, this configuration file cannot be downloaded to a protection module. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 71 User Manual...
  • Page 92 Validate in "File" Menu Selection chapter. If the project contains severe configuration errors, then the save process will be aborted, and the following message will be displayed. 2 - 72 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 93 The saved configuration file (.bin) will be stored in the same directory as the hierarchy project file (.mhf). The default location and filename are 'C:\Users\[user name]\AppData\Roaming\SKF\IMx-M Manager x.y\[project name + device number of the slot].bin'. The location and filename are listed in System log window as shown below.

  • Page 94: Show" Menu Selection

    IMx-M rack slot wise.  Refer to How to Select COM Port to find out which COM port number to use or to change COM port number. 2 - 74 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 95  Use a SKF USB isolator cable. Connect the USB cable to a free USB port of the PC. Connect the other end of the USB cable to either the condition monitoring module's USB port or the protection module's USB port. The connected module is where the slot configuration will be updated.
  • Page 96 Double click on USB Serial Port, then select Port Settings option. Figure 2 - 51. Example of Windows COM Port Settings.  Select Advanced... and change the COM Port Number. 2 - 76 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 97 Remove Data deletes all the measurement data and event log that the IMx-M Manager has collected and stored in the memory.  As a general rule, always run this command after an installation to make sure that incorrect/invalid data are removed. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 77 User Manual...
  • Page 98 Clear Display Window clears the output window.  Advanced Debug Mode shall only be used by experienced installation engineers in cooperation with SKF Condition Monitoring Center. PRM Serial Interface Use this menu option to show and enable the PRM Serial Commands.
  • Page 99 "File" Menu Selection chapter. Note that if the default location for projects is used, to be able to browse a file, Folder Options of Windows setting must be set to "Show SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 79 User Manual...
  • Page 100 Lock Display Window is a toggle button which locks/unlocks the contents on the output display window. This can be useful if a user wants to copy and paste information from the output window. 2 - 80 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 101: Validating And Saving Protection Configurations

     Advanced debug mode shall not be used. This is only for a critical fault recovery situation where SKF Condition Monitoring Center must be contacted first. Validating and Saving Protection Configurations Validating and Saving are done on the Project level which include configurations of all the installed slots.

  • Page 102: Checking For Circuit Faults

    Either method will instruct the slot to query all channels and relay configurations for circuit faults. If everything is OK, then all returned result values will be zero. Figure 2 - 56. Checking for Circuit Faults by cf Command. 2 - 82 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 103: Establishing A Connection Between Host Pc And Protection Module

    IMx-M Manager with it, do the following:  Establish a Connection between Host PC and protection module.  Get the Protection configuration file by performing Get PRM Config from device PRM Serial Command. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 83 User Manual...

  • Page 104: Export To Excel File

    Notes: information on engineering unit and all rack\slot worksheet settings. Note that the created workbook will not include CMM properties, Modbus configuration, PSU configuration, Slot names and system configuration of empty slots and relays. 2 - 84 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 105: Import From Excel File

    Important - Events will not be saved in CMM during the maintenance mode. As an effect of this username/configuration change information will NOT be stored by the CMM when sending a configuration to the PRM during maintenance mode. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 85 User Manual...
  • Page 106 Important - Any triggered latching alarm will stay active when leaving maintenance mode. Before arming the slot, alarms should be evaluated and any triggered latching alarms should be handled appropriately (reset if needed). 2 - 86 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 107: Status

    Local Display Selection Keypad.  Manager config IP is the network address of the slot for which Maintenance View was opened. This is the property of CMM + PRM slot setting. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 87 User Manual...

  • Page 108: Analog

    Combined Meas option displays all combined measurement channels status. Figure 2 - 62. Maintenance View - Combined Measurement Channel Status. The following fields are updated.  Value is the value in E.U.  Channel Status 2 - 88 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 109: Digital

    Digital option displays all digital channels status. Figure 2 - 63. Maintenance View - Digital Channel Status. The following fields are updated.  Speed Value  Peak Speed  Channel Status SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 89 User Manual...

  • Page 110: Relays

    Maintenance View - Relay Status. It is recommended to arm the slot in order to get the real data via Utilities option. The following fields are updated.  Triggered  Circuit Fault 2 - 90 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 111: Acceptance Test

    The aim of Acceptance Test is to produce a report which shows that all channels and relays were checked for correct values and functionality. Figure 2 - 66. Maintenance View - Acceptance Test. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 91 User Manual...
  • Page 112 Maintenance View - Acceptance Test for Analog Channels. In this example, (11/14) means that 11 analog channels out of 14 configured channels were checked and Acceptance Test results were set. 2 - 92 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 113 Protection IMx-M Manager Figure 2 - 68. Maintenance View - Acceptance Test for Combined Measurements. Figure 2 - 69. Maintenance View - Acceptance Test for Digital Channels. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 93 User Manual...
  • Page 114 Protection IMx-M Manager Figure 2 - 70. Maintenance View - Acceptance Test for Relays. 2 - 94 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 115: Protection Module Configuration With Imx-M Manager

    To change the name of this node to something more appropriate, right-click on the plant node, select Properties and enter the new plant name in the text box. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 95 User Manual...

  • Page 116: Adding An Area Node

    To add a new rack to an area, simply right-click on the area node and then select the option Add Rack from the pop-up menu. This will launch the dialog as shown in the figure below: 2 - 96 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 117 However as the rack can only hold a maximum of three relay modules, these can only be associated with the first three CMM + PRM slots in the rack. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 97 User Manual...

  • Page 118: Setting Slot Properties

    To assign slot property settings, select and right-click on an unassigned slot from on the configuration hierarchy, and select Properties. 2 - 98 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 119: Assigning Protection Settings (Prm)

    This will launch the PRM + CMM slot properties dialog PRM where a unique device number (slot identity), PIN code and Modbus settings are set. Figure 2 - 76. Slot Properties Dialog. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 99 User Manual...
  • Page 120 Parity provides data validation which can be set to No Parity, Odd Parity or Even Parity.  Baud rate defines the speed of the serial link in bits per second. 2 - 100 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 121 HEX rotary switch manually. The HEX rotary switch for IMx-M is located inside the rack, back of the right-most panel (looking at the rack from the front panel). For the network configuration by hardware switches, the following logic must be fulfilled. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 101 User Manual...
  • Page 122 If the right-most slot has been mounted with a CMM + PRM pair, the CMM must be dismounted first before the PRM due to the physical reason. Otherwise, PRM can be damaged seriously. However, when mounting the 2 - 102 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 123 IP address and Port number of the computer where the @ptitude Observer Monitor has been installed. This information is needed to send and retrieve data to and from the server application. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 103 User Manual...

  • Page 124: Saving A Network Configuration

    To create a network configuration file of the selected slot, simply right-click on the slot and select Save Network Configuration File or select Save as File when configuring network settings as described above. 2 - 104 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 125: Updating Network Configuration

    From the main configuration hierarchy, select and expand the target slot and then click on the analog channels icon. This will then display the current status of each of the 16 analog channels for this slot. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 105 User Manual...
  • Page 126 Figure 2 - 84. Example of IMx-M Manager Analog Multi Channel Configuration. Multiple channels are selected by holding the Ctrl button. The entered Set Value will be updated for all the selected channels. 2 - 106 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 127: Initiating An Analog Channel

    2 Detection types are true types; PtP (true peak to peak), P ("true peak to peak" /2), RMS (true root mean square averaging) 3 Analog measurement type Other does not allow a user defined EU. Instead an EU can be selected from the list of predefined engineering units. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 107 User Manual...
  • Page 128 For detailed information refer to the measurement type Casing Vibration configuration example of a Casing vibration channel. Eccentricity type is available on all channels. For detailed information refer to the measurement type Eccentricity. 2 - 108 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 129  Once an analog channel has been initiated with the above mentioned settings, these initialization settings cannot be changed. In order to change them, the analog channel has to be deleted and reconfigured. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 109 User Manual...

  • Page 130: Configuring An Analog Channel

    A 20 character field which can usefully be used to identify the sensor location, type and/or tag. Comment A free text field for additional information. Note that this text is only stored in the project and not in the actual configuration. 2 - 110 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 131  When a sensor fail has been detected, the measured value is not reliable but may give an indication of what type of error it could be (out of range, short circuit, open circuit, etc.). SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 111 User Manual...
  • Page 132 Scale Min Measured Scale Max Scale Max Scale Max Example 2: Behavior of measurement value output when Sensor OK min and max are configured inside of Scale min and max. 2 - 112 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 133 – For detailed information on Piston rod drop, refer to Piston Rod Drop Configuration Example of a Piston Rod Drop. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 113 User Manual...
  • Page 134  Target Positive Direction: When set to "Active", an increasing probe gap will produce a rising value. When set to "Inactive", an increasing probe gap will produce a falling value. 2 - 114 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 135 Hz and 100300 Hz are allowed. – The limitations on both low and high pass filter usages stated above are also applied to the limitations on the user defined filter usage. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 115 User Manual...
  • Page 136 Eccentricity 010 Hz Other 1 If this filter is activated, then only one channel of the pair can be used. 2 This filter cannot be used if integration is selected. 2 - 116 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 137  A channel going into Danger state will always cause the channel to Alert state as well, even if Alert setting was disabled. In such case, the channel status is Alert and Danger. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 117 User Manual...
  • Page 138 Hysteresis: Use this value to prevent rapid alarm state switching. Hysteresis values are used to determine when to leave the alert/danger state (See Hysteresis). Important - Alert/danger ON trigger will be delayed by the configured alert/danger enter time. 2 - 118 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 139: Configuring Combined Measurements

    Examples of Combined Measurements.  The combined measurement value may differ from the sum/difference of the individual channel's values depending on the measurement type and a possible phase shift between the input signals. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 119 User Manual...

  • Page 140: Identification

    Name: A 20 character field which can usefully be used to identify the measurement location, type and/or tag. Comment: A free text field for additional information. Note that this text is only stored in the project and not in the actual configuration. 2 - 120 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 141: Sensor

     Crossover: It is the voltage that controls when to switch between the 2 sensors. For detailed information, refer to Configuration Example of a Complementary Differential Expansion. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 121 User Manual...

  • Page 142: Acquisition

    Scale (Min & Max): These are used to set the max/min values for the measurement, including Modbus. This also sets the channel’s min/max achievable values, on the CMM front panel display. 2 - 122 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 143: Alarm Levels

     A channel in Danger state will always cause the channel to Alert state as well, even if Alert setting was disabled. In that case, the channel status is Alert and Danger. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 123 User Manual...
  • Page 144 The activation of trip multiply at the channel level is done via: – Local display selection keypad located on the front of condition monitoring module – Modbus register 260 as described in Imported (Write Single) Modbus Register 2 - 124 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 145 For other types of combined measurements: If a corresponding channel X or channel Y is in channel circuit fault, the combined measurement will be in channel circuit fault and relay will not be triggered. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 125 User Manual...

  • Page 146: Configuring Digital Channels

    Latching Alarms Reset is used as the acknowledgment of a latching sensor fault on slot wise. It will bring the sensor OK status slot wise back to normal if the 2 - 126 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 147 A 20 character field which can usefully be used to identify the digital channel type and/or tag. Comment A free text field for additional information. Note that this text is only stored in the project and not in the actual configuration. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 127 User Manual...

  • Page 148: General Settings For Speed Type

    Pulses per rev: Number of pulses per revolution used to compute the correct speed.  Must be 1 when a channel is used as trigger for Piston Rod Drop triggered measurements. 2 - 128 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 149: Alarm Levels For Speed Type

    Leave Time: represents the period which a channel in alarm has to be in its normal operating range before the alarm condition is canceled. Alert/Danger "Off" trigger will be delayed by this Leave Time. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 129 User Manual...

  • Page 150: Configuring 4-20 Ma Outputs

    This will launch the 4-20 mA Output setup dialog as shown in the figure below, where the required 4-20 mA Output type can be selected and confirmed with the OK button. 2 - 130 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 151: Configuring A Relay Module

    To actually enable and configure a relay for use, either double-click on, or select a target relay number and press the Edit button. This will launch the Relay dialog as shown in the figure below: SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 131 User Manual...
  • Page 152 With the exception of Power Supply Failure Indicator, each of the available relay types will allow for both General Configuration and Channel Setup as shown in the figure below. Figure 2 - 100. Relay General Setting. 2 - 132 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 153: Available Relay Types

    When a digital channel is in DANGER, a candidate will be put forward to vote Digital Channel Danger on whether the relay should be triggered or not. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 133 User Manual...

  • Page 154: General Settings For Relays

    (NO) or normally closed (NC) operation, it is also possible to determine the default “energized” state for the relay. Normally open and normally closed are the indication of the default contact states when the relay is de-energized. 2 - 134 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 155 Power Supply Unit 1 / Power Supply Unit 2. These are only for the Power Supply Failure Indicator type. This selection controls upon which a power supply unit failure relay shall be activated. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 135 User Manual...

  • Page 156: Channel Setup For Relays

    Currently any individual relay can be triggered using either combinations of candidate alarms from the 16 analog channel outputs or combinations of candidate alarms from the eight digital channel outputs. These combinations are described in the table below. 2 - 136 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 157 “Alert or Not OK”, then each channel will submit an alarm candidate if its condition is either “Not OK”, or is in “Alert or Danger”. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 137 User Manual...
  • Page 158 Normal Not Triggered Normal Alert or Danger Not OK Triggered Normal Alert or Danger Alert or Danger Triggered Not OK Normal Normal Not Triggered Not OK Normal Not OK Triggered 2 - 138 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 159 “n out of N” will only trigger in a reduced set of circumstances. General rule for n out of N: if at least [1 + N – n] channels are disarmed the relay will never activate. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 139 User Manual...

  • Page 160: Basic Analog And Digital Channel Setup

    In this example, relay will be triggered if both channels (ch1 and ch6 of Slot1) are in alert. The highlighted text in the figure above provides a feedback on how many channels have been selected, against how many channels need to be selected. 2 - 140 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 161: Advanced Analog And Digital Channel Setup

    Figure 2 - 103. Example of Advanced Channel Setup. We would configure the Channel Setup dialog as shown in the figure below. Figure 2 - 104. Configuring an Advanced Channel Setup. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 141 User Manual...
  • Page 162 » CH4 + CH5 Although this clearly only applies to channels from the same slot, it is always worth considering what simplifications can be made when implementing an advanced (logic based) solution. 2 - 142 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 163: Configuration Examples

    5). Figure 2 - 105. Initiating a Casing Vibration Analog Channel. For this example, we will configure the casing vibration channel as shown in the three figures below. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 143 User Manual...
  • Page 164 Protection Protection Module Configuration with IMx-M Manager Figure 2 - 106. Entering the Sensor Parameters. Figure 2 - 107. Entering the Acquisition Parameters. 2 - 144 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 165 Configuring a Radial Shaft Vibration Channel Edit an analog channel by setting the Type to Radial shaft vibration, the Engineering Units (EU) to µm, and the Detection type to Peak-to-Peak (PtP). SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 145 User Manual...
  • Page 166 Protection Module Configuration with IMx-M Manager Figure 2 - 109. Initiating a Radial Shaft Vibration Channel. For this example, we will configure the radial shaft vibration channel as shown in the three figures below: 2 - 146 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 167 Protection Protection Module Configuration with IMx-M Manager Figure 2 - 110. Entering the Sensor Parameters. Figure 2 - 111. Entering the Acquisition Parameters. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 147 User Manual...
  • Page 168 (for this example consisting of both channel 3 and channel 4). Once the Combined Measurement dialogue is opened, set the Type to Absolute Shaft Vibration and enter a name. 2 - 148 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 169 Protection Protection Module Configuration with IMx-M Manager Figure 2 - 113. Setting a Combined Measurement Type. Go to the Acquisition tab. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 149 User Manual...
  • Page 170 Set the calculation type, Comb. calc, to CH3 + CH4. Whether the displacement should be added or subtracted is based upon the position of the machine sensors. It is recommended to set Detection to RMS. 2 - 150 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 171: Complementary Differential Expansion

    Creating the Master Channel (Channel 1). Although we are describing this as the master channel, this status is actually assigned within the combined measurement, and is covered later in this example. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 151 User Manual...
  • Page 172 Protection Protection Module Configuration with IMx-M Manager Figure 2 - 116. Assigning a Name to the Master Channel. Figure 2 - 117. Entering the Master Channel Sensor Values. 2 - 152 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 173 OK button, or by instead pressing the “Paired Channel (Ch2)” button (see figure above). This will save the current channel settings and then launch a new “Initiate Channel” dialog for the paired channel (Ch2). SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 153 User Manual...
  • Page 174 Figure 2 - 119. Creating the Slave Channel (Channel 2). For this example, we will just identify the slave channel as “Shaft Expansion X2”. Figure 2 - 120. Naming the Slave Channel. 2 - 154 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 175 Entering the Slave Channel Sensor Values. Once the basic sensor parameters have been entered, we then need to set the Target Position Direction to “Inactive / Counter (Towards Probe)”. See figure below: SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 155 User Manual...
  • Page 176 Once the combined measurement dialogue is opened, first we need to set the actual Type to “Complementary Differential Expansion”, then enter a suitable name as shown in the figure below. 2 - 156 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 177 The next step is to set the Master Channel on the "Sensor” tab page. For this example, we will be selecting Channel 1, however the actual channel number shown is determined by exactly what channel pairs actually make up the combination. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 157 User Manual...
  • Page 178 1 to sensor S2 on channel 2. For this example, we will be using -16 000 mV. With the sensor setup configured, all that remains is to assign the acquisition parameters and the alarm values (see figured below). 2 - 158 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 179 Entering the Combined Measurement Alarm Values.  For a Complementary differential expansion measurement, the individual channels cannot have any alarms set. Instead, the alarms are set to the combined channel. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 159 User Manual...

  • Page 180: Piston Rod Drop (Prd)

    The warning triangle informs that the paired channel (Ch2 in this example) must be configured the same way because the combined measurement is activated. 2 - 160 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 181 Figure 2 - 128. Configuration for Piston Rod Drop. Clicking Configure brings up a graphical view of a compressor with some of the parameters relation to the physical object shown in the picture. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 161 User Manual...
  • Page 182 Protection Protection Module Configuration with IMx-M Manager Figure 2 - 129. Entering Parameters Specific for Piston Rod Drop. 2 - 162 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 183 Acquisition Parameters. Target Positive Direction: When set to “Active”, an increasing probe gap will produce a rising value. When set to “Inactive”, an increasing probe gap will produce a falling value. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 163 User Manual...
  • Page 184 Initiate the analog channel two. The fields are automatically filled in with the same values as for channel one because “Use Combined Measurement” was checked during the initiation of analog channel one. 2 - 164 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 185 Protection Protection Module Configuration with IMx-M Manager Figure 2 - 132. Initiating Analog Channel 2. Figure 2 - 133. Parameters for Channel 2. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 165 User Manual...
  • Page 186 Figure 2 - 134. Enter Acquisition Parameters. Figure 2 - 135. Configuring Active Alarms and Alarm Parameters for Channel 2. Both of the analog channels are now configured for Piston rod drop measurements. 2 - 166 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 187 (Ch1/Ch2)” button (see figure above). This will save the current channel settings, then launch a new “Combined Measurement” dialogue. Figure 2 - 136. Selecting the Measurement Type for the Combined Measurement. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 167 User Manual...
  • Page 188 Acquisition Parameters for the Combined Measurement. For alarm parameters for the combined measurement, only high alarms are available because of the underlying mathematics which only produce results equal to and greater than zero. 2 - 168 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 189 When a digital channel is used together with Piston rod drop the “Pulses per rev.” MUST be “1” and nothing else. If not “1” the Piston rod drop measurements will not work correctly. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 169 User Manual...
  • Page 190 In order to detect if the Piston rod drop measurement inadvertently has gone into "Runout mode", possibly by a tacho sensor fault, a low speed alarm is configured to trigger when the speed stays below 10 rpm for at least 30 seconds. 2 - 170 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 191: Gap

    -10 volts. Measuring the output voltage with a quality precision voltmeter gives a Gap voltage of -10083 mV, which is accepted as close enough to the center of the probe linear output range.” SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 171 User Manual...
  • Page 192 The Sensitivity is set to 7.87 mV/µm (200 mV/mil) to match the sensor output. The Sensor OK Setting levels are configured to -18 and -2 volts, to enable usage of as much as possible of the probes linear range. 2 - 172 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 193: Other

    To improve the safety, an alarm is to be installed to protect against overfilling of the container. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 173 User Manual...
  • Page 194 Sensitivity field to a mA (4-20 mA sensor) Note that type Other, based on a 4-20 mA sensor will require appropriate hardware configuration (DIP switch settings for 4-20 mA source), refer Hardware Configuration section. 2 - 174 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 195 Protection Protection Module Configuration with IMx-M Manager Figure 2 - 144. Giving a Name to the Channel Measurement. 3. Set the Identification parameters by naming the channel measurement. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 175 User Manual...
  • Page 196 It also causes a warning triangle to appear. Placing the cursor over the triangle shows a message of what is wrong. The red text in the Scale box also gives a hint of what went wrong. 2 - 176 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 197 Figure 2 - 146. Using the Calculation Help. 5. Set the Sensor parameters.  Use the Calculation Help to calculate sensitivity and zero level to comply with the previously specified scale. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 177 User Manual...
  • Page 198 The Zero level is in this case unchanged from its default value.  The Sensor OK levels are configured to 1.8 and 22 mA to give a slight margin to the sensor maximum output (20mA) and minimum output (4mA). 2 - 178 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 199 Trigger relay of the Danger High is also checked to enable relays to be drawn based on this alarm. The configured alarm levels are shown in the Bar Graph to the right. Green – Normal. Yellow – Alert. Red – Danger. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 179 User Manual...

  • Page 200: Modbus

    529 and 560.  Exported (Read) registers are Read-only. Notes on Implementation  Modbus registers translate according to the table "Exported (Read) Modbus registers", below.  The read function code is 0x04. 2 - 180 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 201    Unsigned 16 bits 0 to 65 535 Digital Ch 8 Peak Dig Ch 8 Peak Speed 16-bit mask Dig Ch 1 Status   See table Register SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 181 User Manual...
  • Page 202 Unsigned 16 bits Modbus L1 Statistics (2) frame errors Number of Long frame errors Number of CRC errors Number sent Number received Number of Rx timeout errors Number of Uart errors 2 - 182 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 203 High threshold Danger High    +32 767 (see also Signed 16 bits corresponding analog channel Alert/Danger Analog Ch 16 Danger Analog Ch 16 Scale Factor) High threshold Danger High SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 183 User Manual...
  • Page 204 Digital Ch 1 Alert Low Dig Ch 1 Alert Threshold    Unsigned 16 bits 0 to 65 535 Dig Ch 8 Alert 1032 Digital Ch 8 Alert Low Threshold 2 - 184 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 205 Danger Low Gap Danger Threshold [mV]    -32 768 to Signed 16 bits +32 767 1232 Analog Ch 16 Gap Analog Ch 16 Danger Low Gap Danger Threshold [mV] SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 185 User Manual...
  • Page 206 Comb 8 Danger High Danger High Threshold 1425 See table Analog Ch Comb 1 Trip Trip Multiply Factor Multiply Definition Factor   16-bit mask 1432 Comb 8 Trip Multiply Factor 2 - 186 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 207 Enable/Disable" Bit Definition 1600 Analog Ch 16 Alarm enable/disable info 1633 Comb Ch 1 See table Register Alarm "Combined Ch Alarm enable/disable 16-bit mask Enable/Disable" Bit info Definition   SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 187 User Manual...
  • Page 208 (energized or not). Bits 4-15 are not used. Example: Register 130 returns 0x0001 Relay 5 is activated, relays 6-8 are not. MSB = Most Significant Bits LSB = Least Significant Bits 2 - 188 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 209 Bit representation of 0x0006 is equal to 0x0002 System status - Slot circuit fault + 0x0004 System status - Slot internal communication error Refer to Bit Representation of Combined Conditions for combined conditions. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 189 User Manual...
  • Page 210 Bit representation of 0x016A is equal to 0x0002 Ch alert + 0x0008 Ch danger + 0x0020 Ch circuit fault + 0x0040 Ch disarmed + 0x0100 Trip multiply Refer to Bit Representation of Combined Conditions for combined conditions. 2 - 190 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 211 Danger Trip Multiply High byte used for Alert Trip Multiply Low byte Value representation: Value (between 10 and 250) is represented with one decimal, therefore 10 = 1.0 and 250 = 25.0. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 191 User Manual...
  • Page 212 Example 2: Value 1 = 10 000 Value 2 = 5 000 Total value of that channel is then 10 000 / 32 767 * 5 000 = 1 526 2 - 192 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 213 Alert Low 0x0002 Alert High 0x0004 Danger Low 0x0008 Danger High Important: - Bit representation is in hexadecimal digits. - Bit representation can be a combination of more than one condition. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 193 User Manual...
  • Page 214 0x0002 Alert low + 0x0008 Danger high + 0x0020 Ch A Danger trigger relay + 0x0040 Ch B Alert trigger relay Refer to Bit Representation of Combined Conditions for combined conditions. 2 - 194 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 215: Imported (Write Single) Modbus Registers

     MSB (bit 15) = Relay 29 to 32, level  LSB (bit 8) = Relay 1 to 4 1 = reset latching faults / relays 0 = do nothing SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 2 - 195 User Manual...

  • Page 216: Modbus (L3) For Cmm

    (7) Causes a 1 s reset pulse which will be extended by 1 s if another reset instruction is received within that time frame. MSB = Most significant bits LSB = Least significant bits Modbus (L3) for CMM Modbus (L3) has no function (engineering and manufacturing use only). 2 - 196 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 217: Condition Monitoring

    1. Open Port 123 in the Firewall. This is done a bit differently depending on the operating system and eventually external firewall. 2. Go to Services and check that “Windows Time” service start-up method is set to “Automatic” and is started. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 3 - 1 User Manual...

  • Page 218: Manual Set Time

     The IMx-M CMM will synchronize its time directly after a restart or power up. Manual Set Time Use "Set time" function in SKF @ptitude Observer application. The function is found at a tab menu called "On-line", then "IMx units/MasCon" interface. 3 - 2...

  • Page 219: Hardware

    Therefore, contact the IMx-M application engineer at the slightest doubt during the installation. Important - Installation errors which require the involvement of SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå personnel in order to rectify the start of the system, might be debited.

  • Page 220: Rack / Cabinet

    Specify network configuration of each components, such as IP addresses and subnet masks. SKF application engineers and service engineers need these information in order to assist. Rack / Cabinet An IMx-M rack contains circuit boards that are static sensitive.

  • Page 221: Cooling

    It is recommended to use two power supply units always, not only for redundancy but also to reduce the stress/temperature on each module and hence maximize the MTBF for the power supply units. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 3 User Manual...
  • Page 222 A 19" Cabinet Installed with Two IMx-M Racks and Cooling Devices. The following diagram shows two IMx-M racks installed in a 19" cabinet with two fan trays (one for each rack) and an air guide plate showing diverted airflow. 4 - 4 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 223 Guide frame, article number: Rittal 3357.100  Air guide plate, article number: Schroff 10713-144 When using the fan tray, the maximum allowed ambient operating temperature shall be 55 °C (131 °F) under normal operating conditions SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 5 User Manual...

  • Page 224: General Electrical Interface

    Cable type shall have a flammability rating VW-1, FT-1 or fulfill the requirements according to IEC 60332-1-2 or IEC 60332-2-2.  Supply cable shall be protected by a 10A D-type fuse. 4 - 6 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 225: Signal Grounding

    (PE and IGND) then user must ensure that buffered outputs are connected to IGND systems or systems with isolated/differential inputs.  USB galvanic isolator provided by SKF should always be used to prevent ground loops.  If an IMx-M rack is used with separate grounding (PE and IGND), then GND connector jumper (as shown in the figure above) should be removed and instrument ground is connected to IGND pin.

  • Page 226: Signal Isolation

    IGND), then GND connector jumper should be removed and instrument ground is connected to IGND pin. Important - SKF USB isolator cables shall always be used when connecting to IMx-M USB ports. Important - Equipment connected to buffered outputs must be isolated from the protective earth.

  • Page 227: Mains Power

    Be sure to read "Signal Grounding" chapter thoroughly and understand it. Important - SKF USB isolator cables shall always be used when connecting to IMx-M USB ports. Important - Equipment connected to buffered outputs must be isolated from the protective earth.
  • Page 228 4 - 10 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 229: Power Supply

    If the LED indicators are still OFF, then power fuses must be checked and/or replaced. The fuses are located on the power supply unit as shown in the drawing, below. Refer Power Fuses for more information about the power fuses required by IMx-M. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 11 User Manual...

  • Page 230: Power Fuses

    The maximum inrush current is 70 A. Sensor Power Output Each channel, both analog and digital, has built-in individual 24 V (23.528 V) sensor power supply. The maximum current output is 30 mA per channel. 4 - 12 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 231: Condition Monitoring Part Electrical Interface

    For the behaviors and their corresponding descriptions of Ethernet LEDs, refer to Condition Monitoring Module (CMM) within LED Indicators. Hardware Configuration When referring to DIP switch settings 0 means "Off" and 1 means ON. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 13 User Manual...

  • Page 232: General Configuration

    Important - Before powering up the IMx-M rack, make sure that DIP switch settings are properly set to match the recommendations for the connected sensors. Incorrect settings may cause permanent damage to the IMx-M rack. 4 - 14 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 233 Hardware Hardware Configuration Figure 4 - 8. Analog Input Channel 1-8 Front End. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 15 User Manual...
  • Page 234 Signal Com. Shield 4–20 mA* + Signal 100101 (IMx powered) - Signal N.C. Shield N.C. = Not Connected * All 4–20 mA inputs have built-in internal 220  shunt resistor. 4 - 16 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 235 Hardware Configuration Bit 3 - DIP B (not shown) This switches the gain of the channel: Set/ON: 100 OFF: 0,99 Figure 4 - 9. Analog Input Channel 9-16 Front End. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 17 User Manual...
  • Page 236 < 260) 4–20 mA* + Signal 100101 0010 (IMx powered) - Signal N.C.Com. Shield N.C. = Not Connected * All 4–20 mA inputs have built-in internal 220 Ω shunt resistor. 4 - 18 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 237: Digital Inputs

    Shield connection (S) is internally connected to instrumentation ground (IGND). Important - Eddy current probe input can only be used at 2 Hz or higher. Figure 4 - 10. Digital Input Interface for Channels 1-4. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 19 User Manual...
  • Page 238 24 V Eddy current probe 011001 100011 Signal (24 V) Shield N.C. Reset of latching 000110 010000 alert/danger. Activation of trip multiply. Shield Activation of disarm. N.C. = Not Connected 4 - 20 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 239 Hardware Hardware Configuration Figure 4 - 11. Digital Input Interface for Channels 5-8. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 21 User Manual...
  • Page 240 0100 alert/danger. Activation of trip multiply. Shield Activation of disarm. N.C. = Not Connected DIP Switches on Protection Module For the location of digital channel DIP switches, refer to drawing. 4 - 22 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 241: Buffered Outputs

    Refer to Condition Monitoring Module (CMM) for the location of the local display selection keypad.  One channel per buffered output can be selected. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 23 User Manual...

  • Page 242: Protection Part Configuration

    The RS485 Modbus for protection module shall only be terminated at the end(s) of the bus. At each protection module, termination of 120  can be manually activated by DIP switch as shown in the table below. 4 - 24 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 243: 4-20 Ma Output

    DIP Switch and Jumper on Condition Monitoring Module DIP Switch and Jumper on Condition Monitoring Module drawing. The configuration of jumper is shown below. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 25 User Manual...

  • Page 244: Protection Module Serial (Usb) Interface

    Selecting the Correct Mini-USB Cable. Establishing a Connection between Host PC and a Protection Module Connect a Mini-USB cable between the Host PC and the protection module as shown in the figure below: 4 - 26 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 245: Condition Monitoring Part Configuration

    Hardware Hardware Configuration Figure 4 - 16. Mini-USB Connection to Protection Module. Important - SKF USB isolator cables shall always be used when connecting to IMx-M USB ports. Condition Monitoring Part Configuration Condition Monitoring Module Serial (USB) Interface Serial (USB) interface on a condition monitoring module is used to transfer the...
  • Page 246 Figure 4 - 18. Connecting the USB Cable. Connect the SKF USB Isolator cable to a free USB port of the PC. Connect the other end to a condition monitoring module USB port. This connected condition monitoring module is where the CMM + PRM slot network configuration will be located.

  • Page 247: Led Indicators

    No power on CMM 3 and PRM 3 Green On Power present on CMM 4 and PRM 4 No power on CMM 4 and PRM 4 Figure 4 - 19. PSU Front View. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 29 User Manual...

  • Page 248: Relay Module (Rlm)

    Flash Relay configured and relay logic triggered Relay not configured. Startup or updating configuration while the protection module and relay module are disarmed. Figure 4 - 20. RLM Front View. 4 - 30 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 249: Condition Monitoring Module (Cmm)

    CMM configured & running flash Green fast flash CMM startup Green on SKF @ptitude Observer Monitor is connected Green slow Trying to connect SKF @ptitude Observer flash Monitor Green fast flash Server forced the connection Server not connected Link1, Link2 Green on...

  • Page 250: Protection Module (Prm)

    Red slow flash (6) Figure 4 - - Analog ch is alert and danger - Gap is alert and danger PRM Front - Combined measurement ch is alert and View. danger 4 - 32 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 251 See Disarm chapter.  If ch X is armed and ch Y is disarm/circuit fault, then ch Y LED shows status of ch Y and combined measurement. See Disarm chapter. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 33 User Manual...
  • Page 252 - Combination measurement ch is alert, danger and danger first out Channel Danger Current channel status is: Red (5) - Analog ch is used for the moment - Combination measurement ch is alert and danger 4 - 34 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 253 - Gap is alert and/or danger - Combined measurement ch is alert and/or danger If the channel was armed, the indication would change to reflect one or more of the three status conditions above. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 35 User Manual...

  • Page 254: Protection Part Diagnostic Commands

    Modbus 2 (RS 485 connection L2) statistics reboot Reboot command FW version in use by the PRM and RLM. This shall only be used when the system is sver disarmed. FW version information 4 - 36 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 255: Condition Monitoring Part Diagnostic Commands

    DHCP server is down or does not exist. t_connect returned IMx is set to "Obtain IP address error 33 automatically" from DHCP server but DHCP server is not responding. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 37 User Manual...

  • Page 256: Hardware Maintenance

    1 to 4. 4. Take the new protection module and match all DIP switches of the new module to all DIP switches of the old module. For simplicity, we propose a systematic 4 - 38 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 257 5. Check that no unwanted Circuit Faults exist. 6. When all STATUS Ready LEDs indicate that all the modules in the rack/slots are configured and running (slow green flash), arm the rack. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 39 User Manual...
  • Page 258 Update" chapter thoroughly and understand it. It is always recommended to check with diagnostic command "intd0" that the correct firmware is running on all protection MCUs. Evaluate circuit faults with diagnostic command "cf" as described in chapter "Circuit Faults (cf)". 4 - 40 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 259 PRM. However, when dismounting a CMM + PRM slot, it must be the other way around. Must always dismount the CMM before the PRM. Otherwise, the PRM can be seriously damaged. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 41 User Manual...

  • Page 260: Changing Modules

    2. Unscrew the top and bottom screws just enough to loose the attachment from the rack. Note that the screws shouldn't be removed completely. 3. Grip the extraction levers and bend them outwards simultaneously to eject the module as shown in the figure below. 4 - 42 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 261: Changing Module Labels

    Important - Rack must be set in the rack disarm mode before any module is removed. Be sure to read "Disarm" chapter thoroughly and understand it. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 4 - 43 User Manual...
  • Page 262 Hardware Hardware Maintenance Figure 4 - 24. Demonstration of Sliding a Clear Label Cover. 4 - 44 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 263: Event Log

    Decimal Hexa- Hexa- Type Format Format decimal decimal Format Format 1 (event type 19 (protection activated) internal comm error: no communica -1 (event type 19 tion between deactivated protection and SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 5 - 1 User Manual...
  • Page 264 CF warning) warning warning 25 (protection Config CRC MCU ID (All Config CRC Config CRC Config CRC config update) devices when bit 3116 bit 150 bit 3116 new config) 150 5 - 2 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 265 9 Value is sampled when alarm enter/leave time has expired 10 Circuit fault warning according to Protection Module CF Warning 11 PRM status bit definition: 0x0000 = normal mode, 0x0001 = maintenance mode SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 5 - 3 User Manual...
  • Page 267 230 V/110 V power supply and of the risks that this can mean in case of incorrect procedure. SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå strives to provide information that is as accurate as possible. However, SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå cannot be held responsible for any injury or damage to persons or material that can occur in the interpretation of, or due to actions taken on the basis of information in this document.

  • Page 268: Troubleshooting Guide Problems And Symptoms

    Grounding loop Suggested solution:  First carry out sensor/cable test. In addition, check the sensor mounting. If this yields no result, contact SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå. Speed signal unobtainable/faulty for a certain machine Possible causes:  Cable fault (short circuit/broken) to speed sensor ...

  • Page 269: Component Check

    Table 6-1: Normal voltage. Sensor type Normal operating bias Open circuit voltage (DC V) voltage (DC V) Standard accelerometer 8 to 12 V +24 V SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 6 - 3 User Manual...
  • Page 270 NO: Continue to step 5. 4. Does the fault remain after changing the sensor? YES: The fault may be in the analog input section of the IMx-M rack. Contact SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå for service and further information. NO: Sensor fault. The sensor is defective and must be replaced.
  • Page 271 IMx-M rack input stage. Otherwise, the cable is damaged and needs to be repaired. 7. Does the fault remain after replacing the sensor? YES: The fault can be in the analog input part of the IMx-M rack. Contact SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå.
  • Page 272 Check the settings in the program for the rack number and input number of the speed measurement point. Contact SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå for consultation. NO: The cable is damaged, or the sensor is not sending the correct output signal.
  • Page 273 Diagnostic commands mb10 and mb20 may also give some information about the Modbus communication. They will report number of received and transmitted messages for L1 (mb10) and L2 (mb20) and if errors are detected. See chapter Protection Part Diagnostic Commands. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 6 - 7 User Manual...

  • Page 274: Firmware Recovery

    To solve the problem the PRM master firmware (IOM) must be downgraded to the same firmware as the slaves. 1. Use the recovery firmware installed in the IMx-M Manager directory. 6 - 8 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 275 RELS2= 0000 RELS3= 0000 RELS4= 0000 RELS5= 0000 RELS6= 0000 RELS7= 0000 MFW CRC: E6DFA50A SFW CRC: 00000000 sver FW Versions: IOM = 0359 IOS0 = 0236 IOS1 = 0236 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 6 - 9 User Manual...
  • Page 276 IOS6 = 0236 IOS7 = 0236 RELM = 0236 RELS0= 0236 RELS1= 0236 RELS2= 0236 RELS3= 0236 RELS4= 0236 RELS5= 0236 RELS6= 0236 RELS7= 0236 Figure 6 - 1. Responses from PRM. 6 - 10 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 277: Technical Data

    Event Log: minimum of 1 400 latest events can be stored on each CMM + PRM slot Power Supply  90 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 300 W maximum  Redundant option, individual mains terminals SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 7 - 1 User Manual...

  • Page 278: Power Consumption

    Two selectable buffered analog channels on front panel BNC, maximum ±11 V, signal 1:2, cutoff frequency (-3 dB) at 60 kHz  One selectable buffered digital channel on front panel BNC, 5 V TTL signal 7 - 2 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 279: Analog Measurement - Protection

    Maximum switching current: max 2 A peak, max 1 A continuously  Mechanical endurance: typical 10 operations  Electrical endurance: minimum 10 operations at maximum rating  Category of protection: hermetically sealed (RTV) SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 7 - 3 User Manual...

  • Page 280: Signal Processing - Protection

    Accuracy amplitude: ±2% (up to 10 kHz), ±5% (10 to 20 kHz) ±10% (20 to 30 kHz) ±20% (30 to 40 kHz)  Accuracy phase ±3° (up to 100 Hz) 7 - 4 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 281: Digital Measurement - Cm

    RS485/Modbus L3 for CM part is not available for use Miscellaneous  CE conformity according to; EN 61000-6-4:2007, EN 61000-6-2:2005 EN/IEC61010-1:2010, EN/IEC61010-1:2001  ETL certified according to; UL61010-1 2 Edition CAN/CSA-22.2 No 61010-1 2 Edition SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 7 - 5 User Manual...

  • Page 282: Quality Control

    Note: the above calculations are based on a system comprised of two analog and one speed channel, refer MTTF section for full details. Quality Control SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå is ISO 9001:2008 certified 7 - 6 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 283: Drawings And Connections

    Technical Data Drawings and Connections Drawings and Connections IMx-M Rack Drawing with Dimensions Figure 7 - 1. IMx-M Rack Dimensions. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 7 - 7 User Manual...

  • Page 284: Front Panel

    Technical Data Drawings and Connections Front Panel Figure 7 - 2. IMx-M Front Panel. 7 - 8 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 285: Rear Panel

    Technical Data Drawings and Connections Rear Panel Figure 7 - 3. IMx-M Rear Panel. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 7 - 9 User Manual...

  • Page 286: Power Supply Unit (Psu)

    Technical Data Drawings and Connections Power Supply Unit (PSU) Figure 7 - 4. IMx-M PSU Front and Rear View. 7 - 10 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 287: Relay Module (Rlm)

    Technical Data Drawings and Connections Relay Module (RLM) Figure 7 - 5. IMx-M Front and Rear View. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 7 - 11 User Manual...

  • Page 288: Condition Monitoring Module (Cmm)

    IMx-M CMM Front View and Rear View of CMM+PRM Slot. *Local display and Local display selection keypad are used to locally control the protection part. For detailed information, refer to Local Display and Local Display Selection Keypad. 7 - 12 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 289: Protection Module (Prm)

    Technical Data Drawings and Connections Protection Module (PRM) Figure 7 - 7. IMx-M Protection Module Front View and Rear View of CMM + PRM Slot. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 7 - 13 User Manual...

  • Page 290: Cmm + Prm Slot Connections

    A16 A Analog ch 16 A A8 B Analog ch 8 B A16 B Analog ch 16 B A8 P Analog ch 8 Shield A16 S Analog ch 16 Shield 7 - 14 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 291: Digital Inputs

    Disarm G Disarm GND RS485 L1 and L2 are connected to PRM. RS485 L3 is connected to CMM. Not used. A = non-inverting B = inverting G = reference ground SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 7 - 15 User Manual...

  • Page 292: Buffered Analog Channel Out

    Digital Ch 4 A Digital Ch 5 A Digital Ch 6 A Digital Ch 7 A View from rear of the rack Digital Ch 8 A 9 - 15 IGND 7 - 16 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 293: 4-20 Ma Out

    4–20mA Out 12+ 4–20mA Out 12- 4–20mA Out 13+ 4–20mA Out 13- 4–20mA Out 14+ 4–20mA Out 14- 4–20mA Out 15+ 4–20mA Out 15- 4–20mA Out 16+ 4–20mA Out 16- SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 7 - 17 User Manual...

  • Page 294: Relay Module (Rlm) Connections

    For default relay connection in normally de-energized / normally energized, see Relays on Relay Modules. Pin numbers for relay connector board before rev. 3 Pin numbers for relay connector board from rev. 3 (female), front side (male), front side 7 - 18 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 295 For default relay connection in normally de-energized / normally energized, see Relays on Relay Modules. Pin numbers for relay connector board Pin numbers for relay connector board from rev. 3 before rev. 3 (female), front side (male), front side SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 7 - 19 User Manual...
  • Page 296 For default relay connection in normally de-energized / normally energized, see Relays on Relay Modules. Pin numbers for relay connector board before Pin numbers for relay connector board from rev. 3 (female), front side rev. 3 (male), front side 7 - 20 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 297: Dip Switches On Protection Module

    Technical Data Drawings and Connections DIP Switches on Protection Module Figure 7 - 8. DIP Switches on a Protection Module. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 7 - 21 User Manual...

  • Page 298: Dip Switch And Jumper On Condition Monitoring Module

    Technical Data Drawings and Connections DIP Switch and Jumper on Condition Monitoring Module Figure 7 - 9. DIP Switches and Jumpers on Condition Monitoring Module. 7 - 22 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 299: Part Number Information

    Part Number Information Main Components SKF Multilog On-line System IMx-M (necessary rear connector boards and SKF Multilog IMx-M Manager included) Figure 8 - 1. Structure for part numbers. Figure 8 - 2. Standard rack part numbers. SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M...

  • Page 300: Add-On Modules

    (maximum four per pack)  CMON 2119: Relay module input / output rear connector board (one per installed relay module)  CMON 2202: Power Supply unit (maximum two per rack) 8 - 2 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...

  • Page 301: Spare Parts & Accessories

    Machine Protection and Condition Monitoring module pair and all connectors needed on the power supply.  CMON 2133: Isolated USB cable set for use with the SKF Multilog IMx-M (contains two USB cables). SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M...
  • Page 302 Installation and training Installation and training available through your local SKF supplier or representative. Product Support Plans (PSP) A range of Product Support Plans is available to protect your investment. Contact your local SKF representative for additional information. 8 - 4...

  • Page 303: Electrical Waste

    Electrical waste and electrical equipment should be recycled according to the WEEE- directive and not be placed in the general refuse. Product should be sent to an approved recycling center for safe recycling, recovery, reuse or sent to SKF Condition Monitoring Center AB for proper recycling.

  • Page 305: Glossary

    Relay module Radial shaft vibration SPDT Single pole, double throw Least significant bits Most significant bits Bit numbering example for a 16-bit entity: Byte High/most significant byte Low/Least significant byte SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M 10 - 1 User Manual...

  • Page 307: Limited Warranty

    (30) days of discovery of the nonconformity; measuring units and accessories. provided, however, that SKF shall not be liable for any claim for which notice is received by SKF TWO-YEAR WARRANTY more than thirty (30) days following the expiration of the applicable warranty period for Products warranted for two (2) years by SKF the Product.
  • Page 308 (30) LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY months from the date the On-line System is shipped by SKF to Buyer, two (2) years from the Products covered under this Limited Lifetime date the On-line System is installed and...
  • Page 309 Lifetime Warranty are set forth in hereunder and if requested or authorized in paragraphs (A) and (B), and SKF’s liability writing by SKF, Buyer shall forward to SKF any under this Limited Lifetime Warranty Product claimed by Buyer as being defective.
  • Page 310 The exclusive remedies provided in this limited warranty shall not be deemed to have failed of WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN their essential purpose so long as SKF is willing HEREIN, IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED and able to perform to the extent and in the THAT: manner prescribed in this limited warranty.
  • Page 311 7-10 IMx-M time 3-1 rack 7-7 interface 7-5 rear panel 7-9 Modbus (L3) 2-194 relay card 7-11 signal processing 7-5 USB port 4-37 buffer storage capacity 1-8 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M Index - 1 User Manual...
  • Page 312 4-7 circuit fault diagnostic command 2-36 installation 4-1 digital inputs 4-19, 7-2 instrument ground 4-7 digital measurement 7-3 disarm 2-56 interface 7-4 latching alarms reset 2-125 Modbus (L1, L2) 2-178 Index - 2 SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M User Manual...
  • Page 313 4-38 signal grounding 4-7 signal isolation 4-8 signal processing 7-4 SKF @ptitude Analyst 1-5 SKF @ptitude Analyst IMx Service 1-5 SKF @ptitude Observer 1-5 SKF @ptitude Observer Monitor Service 1-5 SKF Multilog On-line System 1-5 slot disarm 2-57...

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