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The overall architecture of the SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System: Figure 1 SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System architecture – single gateway, one sensor shown The system consisting of sensors, gateways, analysis and visualisation software and a mobile application for Android and iOS devices, the Enlight Collect Manager app, provides the opportunity for a completely wireless architecture at the monitored machinery.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION System considerations and architectures stored. The analysis and visualisation software, SKF @ptitude Observer, can be installed on a local server at the customer location or as a cloud solution. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, both the safety and functionality of the equipment may be impaired.
1.3 SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 wireless sensors The IMx-1 sensor (CMWA 6100) is aimed at the monitoring of fixed plant and equipment. This battery powered wireless sensor facilitates an Enlight Collect online system replacing traditional periodic monitoring using portable equipment. It supports the following measurements: •...
1. Connector for dual speed inputs with transducer power (future use) 2. Connector for Ethernet link 2 (future use) 3. Connector for Ethernet link 1 4. Connector for DC power input to the gateway 12 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
The upper front panel of the gateway has positions for two, multi-colour, LED status indicators – item 6 figure 2 above: • Top, Power LED – furthest from the connector area: Green fixed: gateway is powered SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 13 (101) User Manual Revision F...
These schedules are common to sensors associated with a machine and are set in @ptitude Observer at the Machine Properties level, Enlight Collect IMx-1 System tab, see Gateways. Notes on scheduling and measurements: To ensure sensor network stability, the gateway is a master to the multiple sensor ‘slaves’...
1.5 SKF Enlight Collect Manager – Android and iOS app The SKF Enlight Collect Manager app is available for Android and iOS devices and is used to perform on-site system maintenance, commissioning, etc.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SKF Enlight Collect Manager – Android and iOS app For users to be able to log in through the SKF Enlight Collect Manager app, they must be using @ptitude Observer internal user and not Active Directory group, authentication. Refer to the SKF @ptitude Observer user manual or help file for further details of authentication methods.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SKF Enlight Collect Manager – Android and iOS app a) Monitors b) Add c) Edit Figure 4 Access the Monitor configuration screens As can be seen above, for each Observer Monitor instance a friendly informative Name, an Address and a Port number are entered. As these MQTT service...
1.6 Third party licences Some pieces of licensed software such as open source or third-party libraries have been used when developing this product. SKF Enlight Collect Gateway firmware version 3.4. • For a list of these refer to the licence manifest.
Monitor/Observer, must be installed and functioning. It should have an appropriate database available with machines created and their operating speeds set. Sub- machines must then be defined ready for IMx-1 sensor placement. As with other types of measurement points and hardware, the @ptitude Observer system log will capture all configuration changes that users make.
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INTEGRATION WITH SKF @PTITUDE OBSERVER @ptitude Observer overview and prerequisites SKF Enlight Collect Manager app, can verify it is connecting to the legitimate @ptitude Observer Monitor server and facilitates encrypted data exchange between them. This is enabled by default on new databases or on those upgraded from @ptitude Observer 12.0 or earlier.
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Observer to stop, if that connection is closed for any reason (Monitor or MQTT restart, TCP disconnection) they will be unable to reconnect until the certificate issue is resolved. SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 21 (101) User Manual...
Operator Level 2 have this right. These roles differ significantly however in their overall scope. For example, the role “Machine Operator Level 2” has otherwise very limited rights so would not allow the user to perform IMx-1 system configuration and maintenance tasks, within @ptitude Observer.
"Add" sub-menu: Figure 9 Add – IMx-1 Sensor When added to the hierarchy a node for the IMx-1 sensor is created along with a four point ‘cluster’ of Temperature, Acceleration, Velocity and Envelope measurements, refer the figure below. SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System...
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Not active, Outside measurement range, Transient, Outside active range and Outside active range unstable. In addition the Sensor fault icon is, for the IMx-1, used to indicate that a sensor is unreachable, ‘Sensor not available’. For further information on the priority of IMx-1 status indications in an @ptitude Observer hierarchy, refer to the SKF @ptitude Observer user manual or help file.
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Enlight Collect IMx-1 System View. • Mesh networks auto-adapt but have a rebuild time, therefore: Do not activate sensors until they are at their mounting position SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 25 (101) User Manual Revision F...
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Alarms: for all measurements an area to configure, set or disable alarms associated with each. Note that low warning and low alarm are available only for temperature measurements. All alarms are disabled by default, with thresholds set to zero. 26 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
Observer user manual. 2.3 Enlight Collect IMx-1 System View This is a dedicated window that provides gateway and sensor information and access to IMx-1 system configuration functions. Get to this system view from On-line > Enlight Collect IMx-1 System view: Figure 13...
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INTEGRATION WITH SKF @PTITUDE OBSERVER Enlight Collect IMx-1 System View The view opens in the main window, where the top section relates to a gateway view or table and the lower section contains a sensor view or table. Within both tables, line entries can be ordered by any column: click on the column header to sort by that column.
INTEGRATION WITH SKF @PTITUDE OBSERVER Enlight Collect IMx-1 System View Figure 15 Activate/deactivate link to hierarchy view 2.3.1 Gateways For each gateway, the following properties are shown in the gateway table: Name: Name given to the gateway. Hardware ID: The unique identifier of the gateway. If the gateway is commissioned and has successfully connected to @ptitude Observer, it will show a MAC address in this field.
INTEGRATION WITH SKF @PTITUDE OBSERVER Enlight Collect IMx-1 System View Connection: • Connected • Closed Firmware Version: The version of firmware, installed in the gateway. Sensors: The number of sensors linked to the gateway. IP Address: The IP address that is used by the gateway.
INTEGRATION WITH SKF @PTITUDE OBSERVER Enlight Collect IMx-1 System View Synchronized: • No: the configuration held by @ptitude Monitor/Observer is different to that in the sensor. • In progress: a synchronise action is underway. • Yes: the configuration in @ptitude Monitor/Observer and in the sensor are verified as being the same.
The General settings tab has user editable areas for a gateway descriptive Name, a descriptive Location, a Virtual ID and a choice of using Standard or Alternative firmware. Refer to the SKF @ptitude Observer user manual or help file for an understanding of why Alternative firmware might be used in some circumstances.
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@ptitude Observer computer. The log files can be useful for IMx-1 system troubleshooting and are uploaded as a single, password protected, zip file. The file transfer dialog will confirm the location where the file has been stored.
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Mobile network connections include 3G or 4G connectivity service. It also includes SIM PIN, Access Point name, Authentication name, Username and Password. If external antenna is used, it can be selected in this window. Figure 20 Network settings – Mobile 34 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
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IMx devices, in Database > Options > Device settings tab, time synchronisation thresholds can be configured to generate system alarms if time synchronisation is lost. Status information when/as it is available, is presented on the Gateway status tab: SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 35 (101) User Manual Revision F...
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Build number. Note the information provided is updated on opening the dialog box, not in real time. Important Note: the gateway allocation to a particular machine or machines is set on the Machine Properties > Enlight Collect IMx-1 System tab, and must be allocated before commissioning: Figure 23...
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With Active time period over-night from 13:30 to 04:00, Every 2 hours. [13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30, 21:30, 23:30, 01:30, 03:30] Dynamic measurement interval will measure on: Tuesday and Friday. At 13:30, Every 24 hours. SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 37 (101) User Manual Revision F...
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Values accepted in the Gating threshold field range between 0 and 50 g. Figure 24 Machine properties, Enlight Collect IMx-1 System tab example Operating condition 38 (101)
Mesh/leaf modes are associated with a hierarchical location as they relate to machine monitoring. Relay nodes however are related only to the mesh infrastructure and can only be added directly to a gateway in the Enlight Collect IMx-1 system view. To add a relay node: •...
Settings tab b) Status tab Figure 27 Mesh mode sensor example – Enlight Collect IMx-1 Sensor properties A mesh or leaf mode sensor is configured in the hierarchy so most settings/actions, aside from Clear Hardware ID, are read only.
After recommissioning, the Hardware ID is cleared automatically. If necessary, it can be cleared from the Enlight Collect IMx-1 System View. Click on the Clear button to clear the Hardware ID. SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System...
As IMx-1 measurements are somewhat different to those performed by other IMx devices it is important to be able to easily distinguish ‘IMx-1’ templates. To achieve this, it is recommended that users adopt the following naming taxonomy for all...
@ptitude Observer. 3.1.1 System commissioning and security On-site system commissioning and troubleshooting uses the SKF Enlight Collect Manager mobile app. This is an SKF app for Android and iOS devices that provides features to manage and configure the system: •...
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7-day session timer. To otherwise force a refresh, use the Sync. now function on the Main menu page: b) Commissioning a) Main menu c) View sensors progress Figure 30 Viewing the commissioning progress 44 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
Only remove the blanking plug when it is necessary to access the SIM card holder. Otherwise ensure the blanking plug remains in place. With each gateway SKF provide one 1.5 m power supply connector/cable assembly and one 1 m connector/cable assembly for the hard-wired Ethernet connection.
3.2.2 Power requirements The SKF Enlight Collect Gateway is designed to be powered from either PoE or an industrial range 24 V DC supply, including 12 V battery operation. The connection details for the DC supply are as shown in the figure and table below.
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The switch must be labelled "SKF Enlight Collect gateway” or similar, with clear identification of which gateway, if multiple units are deployed.
With the gateway powered and in place the user can choose, in-app, to scan for and then identify the gateway via either: • QR (Quick Response) code • Bluetooth, the user chooses from a list of gateways that are in range SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 49 (101) User Manual Revision F...
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Sensor, mesh radio setup Security: 128-bit AES encryption key A unique, mesh network, identifier • Configuration for the software connection @ptitude Observer Monitor connection address Client certificate (if TLS is being used) 50 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
• Maximum antenna gain (dBi peak) excluding cable loss Miramesh – 2.4 GHz: 3.4 dBi Wi-Fi/BLE – 2.4 GHz: 1.8 dBi Wi-Fi – 5 GHz: 4.1 dBi SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 51 (101) User Manual Revision F...
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Cable attenuation: 0.98 dB @ 1500 MHz per meter • Smallest bending radius: 14 mm • Cable length incl. connectors: ca. 1 m • Dimensions (LxD): ca. 77 × 45 mm 52 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 wireless sensors 3.2.6 Other interfaces 3.2.6.1 USB service interface A USB service interface is available internally, for SKF use only or under the direction of TSG or SKF application engineers 3.3 SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 wireless sensors 3.3.1 Installation considerations When selecting a location for the sensor bear in mind that the sensor is single axis, the vibration sensitive axis is through and perpendicular to, the mounting face.
Note that the mounting detail of the IMx-1 sensor is identical to the SKF Wireless Machine Condition Sensor, CMWA 8800, and being as the IMx-1 is a little shorter, the same tools and similar procedures can be applied.
First, complete the pre-commissioning task in @ptitude Observer. Then the on-site commissioning of the node mirrors closely the sensor commissioning process: A. Launch the app. An earlier log in with network access is recommended. B. Select ‘Scan Sensor’ function SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 55 (101) User Manual Revision F...
Preparing and viewing a commissioning report The report is stored, in pdf format, to the app’s private cache directory but can be exported using the standard device ‘Share’ functionality to e-mail, cloud storage, etc. 56 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
When the user connects to a non-commissioned sensor, there is an offline commissioning icon at the top right of the screen. Tap the icon to open a banner with controls to activate or deactivate offline commissioning mode. SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 57 (101) User Manual...
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On completion of offline commissioning of a sensor, there will be a note on the results screen reminding the user that the sensor has been placed into flight mode and needs to be tapped once more to put it into mesh mode. 58 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
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Figure 40 Scan sensor You can also minimise the banner by tapping the × button. The banner will appear as shown below: Figure 41 Offline commissioning banner minimised SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 59 (101) User Manual Revision F...
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Pop-up info – Sensor placed in mesh mode After the user dismisses this message, the app will return to the Scan Sensor view and a user can go to scan and install the next sensor. 60 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 wireless sensor 4 Maintenance functions 4.1 SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 wireless sensor 4.1.1 Updating sensor firmware Like gateway firmware, sensor firmware is stored in @ptitude Observer and is first transferred to the gateway. Standard or Alternative firmware are supported, this choice is a gateway level selection, so applies to both sensors and gateway.
MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 wireless sensor gateway status message is due to be sent, the reporting of the sensor firmware update may lag actual completion of that update by up to 48 hours. For sensor firmware updates from @ptitude Observer, both the sensors and the controlling gateway must be commissioned.
Once added, the firmware will be automatically downloaded to connected gateways. If required, this download process can also be initiated manually: return to the IMx-1 System View and select the target gateway. Verify the Connection State is ‘Connected’, and press Synchronize.
In @ptitude Observer: • In the IMx-1 System View, select the gateway to be decommissioned Assuming the gateway is responsive, on-site the mobile app is used to complete the decommissioning of the gateway. With the gateway powered and in place, the app can scan for and then identify the gateway via either: •...
Gateway replacement may be required if a faulty or damaged gateway is identified. A specific feature/function for gateway replacement is not included in this release, replacement is achieved by decommissioning the old gateway and then commissioning the new gateway. SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 65 (101) User Manual Revision F...
4.3 Troubleshooting 4.3.1 Introduction This section is intended as an aid to fault finding, on an SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System. It is designed for instrumentation and system engineers with sufficient knowledge of troubleshooting including safe working procedures, in industrial electronic systems powered by 9 to 36 V DC.
4.3.2 Logs and viewers Event log @ptitude Observer maintains a time stamped event log and this supports the SKF Enlight Collect Gateway and its associated sensors. Always check this event log for evidence of errors, activity or status changes that might explain any functional issues.
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An Export function allows the export of events to an Excel file for further analysis or sharing. Monitor service log and viewer As it is the Monitor service that receives the data from the IMx-1 system, that interface can contain relevant information regarding the system performance and MQTT connection status.
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Options > Monitor service tab. Mesh network information log For troubleshooting and understanding the mesh characteristics of an Enlight Collect IMx-1 system, this logfile can be enabled via Database > Options > Enlight Collect IMx-1 System Global Settings, tab: SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System...
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• Gateway Hardware ID • The last 8-bytes of the gateway address Such information can be invaluable when troubleshooting issues with the performance or behaviour of the sensor mesh. 70 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
• Loss of mesh communications – likely multiple sensors affected. In working on IMx-1 systems the interaction between the various radio systems that the sensor incorporates should be considered. Be aware that, as described below, various timeouts apply to the sensor radios to avoid unnecessary battery drain.
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Sensor commissioning and decommissioning are subsets of the general interactions and can be similarly illustrated as follows: Figure 53 The commissioning flow – app controlled Figure 54 The decommissioning flow – app controlled 72 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
• Loss of power or internal fuse/circuit failure. If the gateway is powered and believed functional but is not connecting to @ptitude Observer, consult also the System connectivity section. SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 73 (101) User Manual Revision F...
In a ‘quiet’ environment it may be possible to hear an audible ‘ding’ as a notification that the NFC tap was registered by the phone. Be aware that the consistency of NFC and Bluetooth interactions with IMx-1 sensors may vary between phone models, even within those from the same manufacturer, due to differences in the detailed design.
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App TLS to Monitor non TLS b) App non TLS to Monitor TLS Figure 57 A mismatch of TLS settings causes connection errors SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 75 (101) User Manual Revision F...
@ptitude Observer system to trigger a refreshed loading evaluation of the certificate. If any aspects of the network configuration change (including TLS aspects), complete the reconfiguration work in the @ptitude Observer system, update the app settings 76 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision F...
4.3.7 Gateway interfaces for SKF personnel The gateway main enclosure should only be opened by or under the direction of appropriate SKF Application Engineers or TSG personnel. To access the main gateway compartment first remove the lower cover and then unscrew the two Torx T10 screws that are now visible and lift the main enclosure lid away.
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If the device isn’t present or has errors, use the Zadig.exe described later. Note that Microsoft support for Windows 7 has ended and that SKF always recommends using supported operating systems and installing the latest updates.
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MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS Troubleshooting time to time SKF may recommend or request, are subject to a secure logon with credentials specific to the particular gateway. Windows 7 driver installation • Have the USB driver installer utility: Zadig.exe, ‘no installation needed’ but note that admin rights are still required.
Accuracy ±3 °C (±5.4 °F) Maximum and minimum temperatures Stored by the sensor Note: The velocity dynamic range is only achievable if within overall sensor acceleration dynamic range. 82 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision Letter A...
Latest and 256 last saved values Temperature Alarm thresholds Configurable Alert & Danger Sources All overall measurements Measurement alarm thresholds Vibration 0 to greater than IMx-1 dynamic range –49 to 205 C (–56.2 to +401 Temperature (maximum configurable range) Self-diagnostics 5.1.5 Interfaces Table 8...
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 84 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision Letter A...
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Le dispositif de fonctionnement dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé à une utilisation en intérieur pour réduire le risque d'interférences nuisibles à la co-canal systèmes mobiles par satellite SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 85 (101) User Manual Revision F...
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Para maiores informações, consulte o site da ANATEL – www.anatel.gov.br Bluetooth: The Bluetooth SIG certification is pending. Japan Giteki certification R 003-210247 Korea • KCC Certification, South Korea • R-R-S2F-CMWA_6100 86 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision Letter A...
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Eurasian Conformity Уполномоченное изготовителем лицо на территории Евразийского экономического союза ООО «СКФ» 121552, город Москва, улица Ярцевская, д.19, Блок А, Этаж 7 Телефон: +7 4952151006 Адрес электронной почты: SKF.Moscow@skf.com SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 87 (101) User Manual Revision F...
Power consumption 7.5 W maximum Other protection Reversed supply, transient voltage protection Redundancy No, unless external provision is made Notes: The gateway circuitry is isolated from the supply connections. 88 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision Letter A...
More than 1-week of data. Storage: non-volatile, FIFO Notes: If 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi must be used, use only with a 20 MHz (not 40 MHz) bandwidth OTA: Over-the-air device firmware updates. SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 89 (101) User Manual Revision F...
This multi-radio device enables operation in the following frequency bands: • Mesh Sensor radio, ISM band 2400 – 2483.5 MHz • Bluetooth BLE, ISM band 2400 – 2483.5 MHz 90 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision Letter A...
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IEEE 802.11.x wireless LAN with 5.15 to 5.35 GHz frequency band is restricted to indoor use in all countries included in the above matrix. Using this WLAN application outdoors may lead to interference issues with existing radio services. SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 91 (101) User Manual...
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Operation in the 5600-5650 MHz band is not allowed in Canada. High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 92 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision Letter A...
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WiFi/BLE - Following approved external antennas are approved for use with WiFi/BLE (2.4/5GHz dual band): Linx - ANT-DB1-RAF-RPS Taoglas - GW.40.2153 Taoglas - GW.59.3153 Walsin - RFDPA870900 SBLB8G1 Delock – 88395 SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 93 (101) User Manual Revision F...
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Declaration ID: D055000 - CMWA 6600 QDID(s): 87047 - Controller Subsystem 165284 - Host Subsystem. Japan Giteki certification R 003-210248 Korea • KCC Certification, South Korea • R-R-S2F-CMWA_6600 94 (101) SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System User Manual Revision Letter A...
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Eurasian Conformity Уполномоченное изготовителем лицо на территории Евразийского экономического союза ООО «СКФ» 121552, город Москва, улица Ярцевская, д.19, Блок А, Этаж 7 Телефон: +7 4952151006 Адрес электронной почты: SKF.Moscow@skf.com SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 95 (101) User Manual Revision F...
Enlight Collect gateway specifications 5.2.6 Gateway mounting The SKF Enlight Collect Gateway, excluding mounting plate, has overall dimensions of 220 mm high, 220 mm wide and 50.5 mm deep. It is supplied fitted to the mounting plate shown below. This mounting plate has overall dimensions of 195 mm wide, 250 mm high and is 6 mm thick.
Figure 62 Sensor labelling There is a flat area on one face of the sensor case where the SKF product marking is placed. Customer can place their own identification marking on the other side of the sensor, if this is required.
Electrical waste and electrical equipment should be recycled as specified by the WEEE-directive and not be placed in the general refuse. Product should be sent to an approved recycling centre for safe recycling, recovery, reuse or returned to SKF for proper recycling. SKF Sverige AB Aurorum 30 977 75 Luleå...
APPENDIX A Limited Warranty Appendix A Limited Warranty SKF – Limited Warranty Download the latest version from skf.com SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System 101 (101) User Manual Revision F...
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