Table of Contents Introduction ............................3 Scope ..............................3 Document Conventions ........................4 On-site Commissioning of VCM-3 ....................5 Prerequisites ............................5 Initial Power Up test – Visual check ....................6 Investigation of deviations in LED colors after initial power up..........8 3.1.1 Sensor problems on connected sensors (signal inputs) ..............8 3.1.2 VCM-3 hardware (device) problems ....................9 VCM-3 Homepage Commissioning Procedure ................
Brüel & Kjær Vibro │ Instruction Introduction VCM-3 On-Site Commissioning Introduction Scope The purpose of the On-site commissioning procedure is to bring the VCM-3 in an operational state. • To check that the VCM-3 boots up correctly. • To verify that all channels which shall be used for monitoring the machine, are wired correctly and responds correctly to a tap test.
Document Conventions Feature Comments Menu items, buttons, tabs, Indicated by bold type face. Examples: Click Remove. Press UI features, keyboard Ctrl+Shift or Press F12. instruction Path denotations Example: File > Template > Load template Important Note! Important Note indicates information which is potentially serious to either personnel or to the unit.
Brüel & Kjær Vibro │ Instruction On-site Commissioning of VCM-3 VCM-3 On-Site Commissioning On-site Commissioning of VCM-3 Prerequisites To complete the on-site commissioning procedure, the following must be available: A service laptop with: 1. A Microsoft Edge browser or Mozilla Firefox browser. Due to the installed security certificates on the VCM-3 the Google Chrome browser has difficulties in showing the VCM-3 Homepage.
Initial Power Up test – Visual check Purpose: 1. To check that the VCM-3 can boot up correctly 2. To check that sensors are wired correctly 3. To check that the speed sensor is working. Note! This visible check assumes that the VCM-3 is running the factory monitoring template. Power Up Apply power to the VCM-3 Wait until the boot procedure is complete.
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Brüel & Kjær Vibro │ Instruction Initial Power Up test – Visual VCM-3 On-Site Commissioning check Initial LED status from factory Inputs/Outputs/System and Explanation associated LED color Network Off – as the VCM-3 is not connected to any network ...
Investigation of deviations in LED colors after initial power up It is recommended to remedy any visible problems, if possible, before you proceed with the remaining part of the commissioning procedure. 3.1.1 Sensor problems on connected sensors (signal inputs) Note! Supported channels and sensor types of your “Standard (Master) Monitoring Template”...
Brüel & Kjær Vibro │ Instruction Initial Power Up test – Visual VCM-3 On-Site Commissioning check 3.1.2 VCM-3 hardware (device) problems Device Status / Explanation LED color Status: System On – Red. Watchdog about to reboot the VCM-3 Action: If watchdog reboot does not help, make a manual reboot. The reboot activates some repair facilities.
VCM-3 Homepage Commissioning Procedure After the visible inspection check the on-site commissioning procedure shall be continued using the functionality of the VCM-3 Homepage. Via the Homepage the following steps shall be completed: 1. Check the VCM-3 firmware version 2. Check the Operational Status 3.
Brüel & Kjær Vibro │ Instruction VCM-3 Homepage Commissioning VCM-3 On-Site Commissioning Procedure Use the following credentials: Username: vcm_service Password: VCM3-Service Check the VCM-3 firmware version and update firmware Check firmware version After the login procedure is completed chack the firmware version number is located in the page header.
Check the Operational Status Note! This page is only available on VCM-3 with installed firmware version 1.15 or higher. How to inspect the Operational Status page After login the Operational Status page is shown. This page gives an overview of the present status of the VCM-3.
Brüel & Kjær Vibro │ Instruction VCM-3 Homepage Commissioning VCM-3 On-Site Commissioning Procedure Check bias voltages of sensors Use the Commissioning Report feature to check the bias voltages of the connected sensors. Note! The Commissioning Report is only supported with an activated Factory Monitoring Template, which is not to be exchanged with the Standard (Master) Monitoring Template and/or the customized Monitoring Template created with the VCM-3 Editor software.
Make tap test of the accelerometers With the tab test can check the signal from each of the connected accelerometers and the speed sensor by using the Oscilloscope function of the VCM-3 Homepage. In addition, it can be checked whether the sensors are connected correctly to the VCM-3 input channels. Note! The intended use of the Oscilloscope function is during commissioning to check the input channel signal (raw sensor signal).
Brüel & Kjær Vibro │ Instruction VCM-3 Homepage Commissioning VCM-3 On-Site Commissioning Procedure Use the Oscilloscope function to check the sensor connections and that the sensor provides a valid signal. Configuration Important Note! It is essential that this manual process is done correct, otherwise you may require an extra visit to rectify the information.
Document the completed commissioning process Use the Commissioning Report feature to document the final commissioning result. Important Note! Send the commissioning reports to the back office (B&K Vibro Hotline) staff. It is valuable information in case of problems with connections to the VCM-3. View Commissioning Report Select Commissioning Report from the VCM-3 Homepage menu Download the Commissioning Report to the service PC...
Brüel & Kjær Vibro │ Instruction VCM-3 Homepage Commissioning VCM-3 On-Site Commissioning Procedure Completing on-site commissioning – visible check Important Note! This visible check assumes that the VCM-3 is running the factory monitoring template. When commissioning has completed the VCM-3 front panel shall look like the picture below. LED color Explanation On –...
Brüel & Kjær Vibro │ Instruction Appendix 2: Power Up/Down and VCM-3 On-Site Commissioning Reboot Appendix 2: Power Up/Down and Reboot When the 24V power supply is connected, the VCM-3 will automatically boot up, the boot process is complete when the Boot status LED shows constant green light. If the VCM-3 shall be powered down or powered up, the normal procedure is to use the Power Up/Down button using the procedures below.
Appendix 3: About this document History Document Date Change (Version) C107759.002_EN_v01 May 2020 First editon (this document). Trademarks Microsoft®, Microsoft® software, Windows®, Windows® operating system are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Legal notices All rights reserved.
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