ABB Ability Smart Sensor Installation Manuallines page 2

A B B A B I L I T Y S M A R T S E N S O R FO R H A Z A R D O U S A R E A S I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E F O R W ED G E M O U N T
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Quick start guide
• Step 1: Install the ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor
Platform App
- The Smart Sensor Platform App can be found in
App Store (Apple) and Google Play Store (Android).
- Note: In some countries these stores may not be
accessible. For more information see
www.abb.com/smartsensor.
• Step 2: Register in the ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor
Platform App
- Follow the sign-up link in the app
- Alternatively, sign up on the web portal at
https://smartsensor.abb.com
- Skip this step if you are already registered
• Step 3: Log in to the ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor
Platform App
- Follow the instructions on the screen
• Step 4: Install the ABB Ability
- Verify that you have the right components and install
the sensor according to the instructions described
in this manual.
Installation instruction
Please follow the following instructions for the instal-
lation of ABB Ability
motors.
Mounting position on motor
• The sensor must be located between the drive-end
and non-drive-end bearings, as close to the center as
possible. Note: The sensor mount cannot be removed
after installation.
• For best Bluetooth® communication, mount the sensor
with a clear line of sight to any communication devices
to be used: your smartphone or a Bluetooth® gateway.
• The mounting orientation must be such that the
A-axis on the sensor housing is parallel to the rota-
ting shaft. If this is not physically possible, the T-axis
must be parallel to the rotating shaft.
Items required for the installation
• 1 Wedge mount
• 2 Hexagon socket screw (2 pcs)
• ¼" – 28 (black)
• M6
• 3 ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor for hazardous areas
• 4 Loctite™ EA 3463 or similar putty
• 5 Cover for screw hole
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• Step 5: Activate the sensor with the ABB Ability™
Smart Sensor Platform App
- The sensor can be activated with NFC. Please
turn on NFC in your smartphone and place the
smartphone on top of the sensor.
- See Step 7 on page 4 for more detailed information
• Step 6: Commission the asset in the ABB Ability™
Smart Sensor Platform App
- Navigate to the "Commission new asset" menu in
the app
- Follow the instructions on the screen
• Step 7: Take first measurements and check the
asset condition
- Select the asset and navigate to "Load Measure-
ments"
• Step 8: For more detailed instructions, visit
www.abb.com/smartsensor
Supported motors
• This mounting instruction applies for fin-cooled
motors up to frame sizes equivalent to IEC 500.
• Detailed information about which motor types can
be monitored with the ABB Ability
can be found on www.abb.com/smartsensor.
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