Installing The Device Directly On A Component - Schaeffler SmartCheck User Manual

3.3 Installing the device directly on a component

If you require the SmartCheck device to be screwed directly onto a machine or component, the following
prerequisites for the installation must be satisfied:
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The component must have a minimum wall thickness of 9 mm.
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The installation surface must not be curved or uneven.
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The surface should exhibit a mean roughness index of Ra = 3.2 µ m
Proceed as follows:
1. Prepare a circular, smooth and level installation surface with a minimum diameter of 25 mm.
2. Now drill a perpendicular M6 hole at least 9 mm deep in the centre of the installation surface.
3. Clean the installation surface.
4. Apply a thin film of lubricant to the cleaned surface.
Adding lubricant will improve the transfer of vibrations.
5. Insert the M6x45 hex socket head fixing screw supplied into the SmartCheck mounting aperture.
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To prevent the screw from falling out during installation, you can secure it where
necessary using an O-ring that is also included in the scope of delivery. Ensure that the O-
ring does not slip between the installation surface and the sensor area during installation as
this would impede vibration transfer and distort the measurement result.
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You can also use an optional screw locking compound (e.g. Loctite threadlock) to ensure
the installation is permanent.
6. Align the sensor area of the SmartCheck device on the installation surface and hand-tighten the fixing screw
using an offset screwdriver. Ensure that SmartCheck is sitting flat on the surface to ensure optimum vibration
transfer.
7. Use a torque wrench to tighten and secure the connection to a tightening torque from 5 to 10 Nm.
To avoid damage, select the fixing screw and the torque setting in line with the material
properties of both the installation point and the screw.
8. Check that Schaeffler SmartCheck is seated securely.
9. Close the mounting aperture
You can now set up and connect
Detail drawing of device installed on a component
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on the device by inserting the plug bearing the logo until it snaps in place.
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