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SKF Axios
User Manual
Part Number 15V-090-00097-100
Revision A 3 June 2022
Read this manual carefully before using the 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.
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- Page 1 SKF Axios User Manual Part Number 15V-090-00097-100 Revision A 3 June 2022 Read this manual carefully before using the 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.
- Page 2 ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group. POWERED BY AWS is a trademark owned by Amazon Web Services, Inc The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and may not be reproduced (even extracts) unless prior written permission is granted. Every care has been...
- Page 3 3 Setting up and managing Ethernet Gateways SKF Axios uses SKF Axios Gateways to transfer the data collected by the SKF Axios Sensors to the AWS Cloud. Gateways are usually positioned within 20 to 30 meters (65 to 98 feet) of the sensors. They communicate with the sensors over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and with the AWS Cloud over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- Page 4 Unlike sensors, an Ethernet gateway doesn't need to be attached to the machines that are being monitored. However, it does need an available Ethernet network through which SKF Axios can connect to the AWS Cloud. Where to place an Ethernet Gateway You can install a gateway almost anywhere within your work area, depending on its layout.
- Page 5 To mount the bracket, choose one of the following. Screw mounting Typically, you mount the bracket directly to the wall using the mounting screws included in the gateway box. Mount the bracket from the front. You might need to 18 (83) SKF Axios User Manual Revision Letter A...
- Page 6 Plastic-tie mounting To mount a gateway to a smaller non-wall location, such as a pillar or fence, use cable ties (also known as zip ties) to fasten the wall mounting bracket. Put the SKF Axios 19 (83) User Manual Revision A...
- Page 7 3.5 Commissioning an Ethernet Gateway Once the gateway is mounted in your facility, use the SKF Axios mobile app to commission it. SKF Axios supports only smartphones using Android 8.0+ or iOS 14+ with near field communication (NFC) and Bluetooth.
- Page 8 5. Open the mobile app on your smartphone. 6. Choose the menu icon (6). Go to Gateways. Choose Add Gateway. 7. SKF Axios searches for the gateway. This can take a few moments. When SKF Axios finds the gateway, it displays it in the gateway list.
- Page 9 3.6 Troubleshooting Ethernet Gateway detection When you add a gateway to your project or site, as soon as you choose Add Gateway, the SKF Axios mobile app starts scanning for the gateway. If the app can't find the gateway, try the following troubleshooting tips.
- Page 10 You may find yourself attempting to pair your iOS mobile device with a gateway that it has already paired with. This could happen because the gateway has changed locations, or because the general configuration of your SKF Axios site has been altered.
- Page 11 Resetting the Ethernet Gateway to factory settings 3.8 Resetting the Ethernet Gateway to factory settings If you re-use a gateway that was deleted from SKF Axios mobile app, use the config button to reset the gateway to factory settings. This prepares the gateway to be used again for SKF Axios mobile app.
- Page 12 3. The gateway list appears in the right pane. 3.10 Deleting an Ethernet Gateway Sensors need a gateway to relay their data to the AWS Cloud. Deleting a gateway might cause some sensors to lose their connection. Exercise caution before deleting a gateway.
- Page 13 Deleting an Ethernet Gateway To delete a gateway using the web app 1. Navigate to the Viewing the list of Gateways. 2. Select the gateway from the table. 3. Choose Delete gateway. 26 (83) SKF Axios User Manual Revision Letter A...
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