Bently Nevada Ranger Pro 70M300 User Manual

Bently Nevada Ranger Pro 70M300 User Manual

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125M6113 Rev. G

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  • Page 1 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide Bently Nevada Machinery Condition Monitoring 125M6113 Rev. G    ...
  • Page 2 125M6113 Rev. G Copyright 2022 Baker Hughes Company. All rights reserved. Bently Nevada, Ranger, System 1 and Orbit Logo are registered trademarks of Bently Nevada, a Baker Hughes business, in the United States and other countries. The Baker Hughes logo is a trademark of Baker Hughes Company.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Contents 2.  General Safety 2.1  Handling and Storing Considerations 2.2  Personal Safety Warnings 2.3  Product Safety Advisory Electromagnetic Exposure Hazard Safe Operating Procedure Potential Electrostatic Charging Hazard Pinch Hazard Hazardous Environment: Transducers Lithium Batteries Corrosive Chemicals...
  • Page 4 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Mesh Topology 4.4  Plan Device Placement 5.  Installation and Configuration 5.1  Install Battery 5.2  Configure Network Ranger Pro Configuration Software 5.3  Provision Devices Before You Begin Provision Using a USB NFC Reader Provision Using the Ranger Pro Gateway Provision Using the Yokogawa ISA100 Gateway Provision Using the Honeywell ISA100 Gateway...
  • Page 5 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 6.1  Verify Network Connectivity General Client Interface (GCI) HART-IP HART-Secure Verify Network Joining Verify Signal Strength and Packet Error Rates 6.2  Validate Device Data Data Output Modbus Settings 7.  Maintenance 7.1  Monitor Battery Levels 7.2  Clean and Inspect Devices Clean the Exterior...
  • Page 6 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Update Radio Firmware Using the Bently Nevada Ranger Pro ISA100 Gateway Update Device Firmware Bootloader 7.5  Troubleshooting Ranger Pro Devices Diagnose Device Status Temperature Min, Max Vibration Max X, Y, Z Harden the System 7.6  Troubleshooting System 1/Ranger Pro installation, setup and data collection...
  • Page 7: General Safety

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 2.  General Safety 2.1  Handling and Storing Considerations To prolong the service life of the system, handle components carefully, use best practices during installation, and practice diligent inspection procedures. Follow prescribed maintenance procedures and dispose of obsolete components in compliance with applicable electronic waste regulations.
  • Page 8: Product Safety Advisory

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 2.3  Product Safety Advisory Ranger ProWireless Condition Monitoring Device use an accelerometer with a powerful magnet base that can interfere with implanted medical devices such as pacemakers, insulin pumps, and other magnetically programmable medical devices.
  • Page 9: Potential Electrostatic Charging Hazard

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G   Keep devices sensitive to magnetic fields away from the accelerometer magnet base. Such devices include but are not limited to credit cards, watches, and USB memory storage drives. Potential Electrostatic Charging Hazard WARNING ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING HAZARD...
  • Page 10: Hazardous Environment: Transducers

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Hazardous Environment: Transducers WARNING HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT Risk of explosive atmosphere Take precautionary measures to avoid electrostatic potential, especially on plastic components. Installations and maintenance tasks performed in potentially hazardous areas must be performed only after the area has been verified to be free of hazardous materials, atmospheres, and conditions.
  • Page 11: Corrosive Chemicals

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Corrosive Chemicals WARNING CORROSIVE CHEMICAL HAZARD If a battery has leaked, do not touch the corrosive electrolyte. Inspect the battery for signs of impending failure, including:   Swelling, deformation, or elongation  ...
  • Page 12: Safe Disposal

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 2.4  Safe Disposal Replacing Device and Failure Analysis To return parts under warranty and request failure analysis, visit Bently Nevada. Hazardous Materials This device does not use hazardous materials outlined by RoHS or battery directive statutes. These regulations confirm that lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ether, and battery-related materials such as lithium are limited to no more than trace amounts within the system.
  • Page 13: Hardware

    For complete compliance and hazardous location approval information, see the Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Datasheet (125M5237) and Ranger Pro Warning, Special Conditions and Additional Information Application Note (document 126M6550) available from Bently Nevada Technical Support. 3.3  Informations de conformité...
  • Page 14: Description

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 3.4  Description The Ranger Pro wireless sensor measures temperature, acceleration, and velocity. Acceleration is detected using sensing elements in the sensor base or sensing elements in tethered sensors. Velocity is derived from the acceleration signal. The Ranger Pro sensors also measure surface contact temperature using a sensor in the device base or in tethered sensors.
  • Page 15: System Components Required

    Ranger Pro Configuration Software (121M7997, available from Bently Nevada technical support).   Spot facing tool, if required. (Not provided by Bently Nevada.)   Torque wrench with ¼ inch drive, capable of tightening devices in the 5-7 Nm (44 to 62 in lb) range. (Not provided by Bently Nevada.) An Installation Kit (130M5452) is also available.
  • Page 16   Appropriate Ranger Pro sensor cables   Spot facing tool, if required (Not provided by Bently Nevada)   Torque wrench with ¼ inch drive and crowfoot wrench adapters, capable of tightening devices in the 5-7 Nm range (44 to 62 in-lb) (Not provided by...
  • Page 17: Ranger Pro Components

    Wireless e-module (glass-reinforced, impact-resistant PPS)   Battery retaining ring (316 stainless steel body)   Battery (replaceable D-sized 3.6 V lithium-chloride, Optionally supplied by Bently Nevada)   35x1 mm O-ring seal for the device case   Case containing the vibration and temperature sensors and forms the device housing (316...
  • Page 18 Ranger Pro sensors and repeaters. If you use the wrong battery, you can negatively affect device performance, produce inaccurate readings, and void the Ranger Pro warranty. You can purchase approved batteries from Bently Nevada or third-party suppliers. For details and ordering information, see the Ranger Pro Datasheet (document 125M5237).
  • Page 19: Network Requirements

    Ranger Pro devices operate on compatible WirelessHART and ISA100.11a wireless networks and gateways. Additional licenses may be required to activate these gateways. ISA100 Network requirements Manufacturer Gateway Router Bently Nevada Ranger Pro Gateway YFGW410 (R2.01.04 or YFGW410 (R2.01.04 or Yokogawa equivalent)
  • Page 20: Network Design

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 4.  Network Design Ranger Pro sensors operate on the 2.4 GHz band on ISA100.11a and WirelessHART networks. To enhance security, the sensors use 128-bit AES encrypted packets. Installing and configuring wireless networks is beyond the scope of this user guide. For details, refer to your vendor's wireless network documentation.
  • Page 21: Consider Battery Life

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 4.2  Consider Battery Life Batteries for the Ranger Pro device have a typical life of five years under the following conditions:   The Ranger Pro ISA100 sensors are configured as a I/O device (not a router).  ...
  • Page 22: Plan Device Placement

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 4.4  Plan Device Placement We recommend a site survey and device placement plan for wireless installations. To plan device placement, obtain or develop an accurately scaled site plan detailing the placement of the machinery you need to monitor, including architectural details like walls and pillars.
  • Page 23 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Place gateways, backbone routers, and access points in locations where as many devices as possible can connect directly to each gateways, backbone routers, and access points. Refer to your network hardware vendor documentation for the maximum number of devices supported.
  • Page 24: Installation And Configuration

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 5.  Installation and Configuration 5.1  Install Battery We recommend that you install batteries in Ranger Pro devices in an indoor equipment room or a similar environment. Do not replace batteries in a hazardous area. Be aware that the battery removal tool contains a strong magnet.
  • Page 25 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G  1. Turn the e-module retaining ring counter- clockwise and stop when resistance decreases. Place the device on a flat surface. Use your index finger and apply firm pressure to the top of the e- module.
  • Page 26 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G  3. Use the battery installation tool to remove the battery retaining ring. Turn the ring counter- clockwise. Use the magnet in the tool to lift the ring from the device case.  4.
  • Page 27 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Use only approved D-sized lithium-thionyl chloride batteries for the Ranger Pro sensors and repeaters. For ordering information, see the Ranger Pro Datasheet (document 125M5237).  7. Use the magnetic Ranger Pro battery installation tool to tighten the battery retaining ring.
  • Page 28: Configure Network

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G  10. Align the e-module retaining ring over the e- module. If needed, hold the sensor in place with your finger.  11. To maintain the device’s IP67 rating, be careful to avoid damaging the O-rings. Turn the e- module retaining ring clockwise two to three turns, and then counter-clockwise about ¼...
  • Page 29: Provision Devices

    Reboot the Device on page 38. Before You Begin If you are using a:   Yokogawa or Honeywell ISA100 gateway, you must provision devices over the air.   Bently Nevada Ranger Pro ISA100 gateway, Provision Using a USB NFC Reader.   WirelessHART gateway, Provision Using a USB NFC Reader.
  • Page 30: Provision Using A Usb Nfc Reader

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G ISA100 Sleep State Once you install a battery into a Ranger Pro ISA100 device, it is ready to be provisioned over-the- air or join the provisioned network. To conserve battery power, if a Ranger Pro ISA100 device is not provisioned within a certain period of time, it enters a sleep cycle.
  • Page 31: Provision Using The Ranger Pro Gateway

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G To provision sensors using a USB NFC reader, you need:   Ranger Pro Configuration Software (available from Bently Nevada technical support).   Supported USB NFC reader:   Sony RC-S380   Identiv uTrust 3700F  ...
  • Page 32: Provision Using The Yokogawa Isa100 Gateway

    Apply capabilities file Configure the device Sampling Data before provisioning devices. The capabilities file (CF) required to configure devices is available from Bently Nevada Technical Support. To apply a CF file to the Ranger Pro devices:  1. In the Yokogawa Field Wireless Management Console, open Configurator.
  • Page 33 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G  7. For each type of Ranger Pro device, modify these Concentrator OID:11 Read Parameters: 70M323 OID Concentrator 70M300 70M301 Single 70M303 Interface Value Repeater Axis Tri-Axial Module Update policy Periodic Periodic Periodic...
  • Page 34 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G  11. Click OK. The Download Configuration dialog box is displayed.  12. If needed, click the check box next to each device you need to restart. Click Start Download. Restarting a device may take one or five minutes.  ...
  • Page 35 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Provision Devices To provision Ranger Pro devices on a Yokogawa ISA100 gateway:  1. In the Yokogawa Field Wireless Management Console, open Monitor.  2. Choose Tools > OTA Provisioning Manager.  3. To allow unprovisioned devices to join, select Enable Provisioning Network. Wait for unprovisioned Ranger Pro devices to display in the Provisioning Network list.
  • Page 36: Provision Using The Honeywell Isa100 Gateway

    (DD) file required for each type of device. You must first obtain the ISA100.11a Device Description (DD) config file from Bently Nevada Tech Support. You only need to add a DD file to the gateway once for each device type.
  • Page 37: Unprovision Using The Yokogawa Isa100 Gateway

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Unprovision Using the Yokogawa ISA100 Gateway   To unprovision Ranger Pro devices using the Yokogawa Field Wireless Management Console:  1. Open Yokogawa Field Wireless Management Console.  2. Select Monitor.  3.
  • Page 38: Reboot The Device

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G To unprovision a single device using the Ranger Pro Configuration Software and a NFC reader:   1. Connect the NFC reader to the computer running the Ranger Pro software.  2. Open the Ranger Pro Configuration Software.  3.
  • Page 39: Configure Devices

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 5.6  Configure Devices Use the Ranger Pro Configuration Software to configure devices using either the NFC or network manager options. You can save configuration settings as a file to your hard drive, share the settings file locally and remotely, and apply the saved settings to multiple devices over the network.
  • Page 40: Configure Sensors Over The Network

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G  5. Click Add Gateway. The new gateway is displayed. The gateway immediately begins to acquire a list of all devices on the network. The number of devices discovered and configured is displayed. To modify a gateway:  1.
  • Page 41: Configure Devices Using A Nfc Manager

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G  1. Open the Ranger Pro configuration application.  2. Select Network Manager > Sensors. Current devices are displayed.  3. Select Configuration Manager > Preset Configuration.  4. Modify configuration options as needed. When complete, click Save Preset. The Windows Save As dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 42: System 1 Installation And Configuration

    System 1 with the Ranger Pro plugin is used to configure, collect, and analyse dynamic data acquired by Ranger Pro devices connected to either ISA100 or WirelessHART industrial wireless networks. Contact Bently Nevada for additional information regarding the purchase, use and support of System 1.
  • Page 43: New System 1 Installation

    Install System 1 and the Ranger Pro plugin before adding Ranger Pro devices as follows:  1. Install System 1 and appropriate hotfix and/or service packs.  2. Download the appropriate compatible Ranger Pro plugin from the Bently Nevada Flexera licensing server.
  • Page 44: Mount Devices

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G  8. Install the plugin.  9. Open the System 1 database.  10. Enable data collection.  11. After several minutes, a configuration out-of-date message may appear. Synchronize and save the configuration.  a.
  • Page 45: Mount Ranger Pro Integrated Sensors And Repeaters

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Mount Ranger Pro Integrated Sensors and Repeaters To mount Ranger Pro integrated sensors and repeaters, you need:   Ranger Pro C-spanner and flat wrench. Available as part of the installation kit, described in the Ranger Pro Datasheet (document 125M5237), available from Bently.com.
  • Page 46 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Identify Location and Hardware To select a machine mounting position and hardware:  1. Choose a mounting position on the machine housing.  a. Verify there is enough clearance to mechanically install the sensor when using the provided wrench.
  • Page 47 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G If you are mounting a tri-axial Ranger Pro device, it can be difficult to align the device to the axis of the machine being monitored. We recommend you use the tri-axial alignment studs available as spare mounting adapters described in the Ranger Pro Datasheet (document 125M5237).
  • Page 48 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Prepare for Mounting To finish the mounting surface: About Using Adhesives  1. Prepare the mounting surface. To prevent devices separating from the   The mounting diameter should be a machinery they monitor and to obtain minimum of 40 mm (1 ½...
  • Page 49 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Attach the Device  1. Align the axis of the device as needed to the axis of the acceleration being monitored.   The vertical or z-axis of the Ranger Pro sensor is the most sensitive.  ...
  • Page 50 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Figure 5 - 3:  Threaded Mounting Adapter Installation  1. Mounting Stud  2. Apply Thread Locker to this thread  3. Apply light to medium strength thread locker to machine side thread  4.
  • Page 51 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G This is a two-step process and functions because of the differential pitch of the M6 and M8 threads. The machine-side stud must not bottom in the threaded hole during the adjustment and tightening process.
  • Page 52: Mount Ranger Pro Interface Modules

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Mount Ranger Pro Interface Modules Ranger Pro Interface Modules can be mounted to flat surfaces or to tubing using the supplied mounting accessories and you do not need any special tools when mounting the devices.
  • Page 53 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Attach the Device Before attaching the device to the mounting point, ensure that the device is secured to the mounting bracket using the supplied fasteners. Secure the mounting bracket to the chosen position using suitable fasteners depending on the type of mount you are using.
  • Page 54 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Figure 5 - 5:  Attaching Mounting Bracket to a Vertical Pipe  1. Hose Clamp  2. Vertical Pipe 54/87...
  • Page 55: Mount Ranger Pro Tethered Sensors

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Figure 5 - 6:  Attaching Mounting Bracket to a Horizontal Pipe  1. U-Bolt  2. Horizontal Pipe  3. Fasteners Mount Ranger Pro Tethered Sensors You need the following tools when mounting tethered Ranger Pro sensors:  ...
  • Page 56  2. Determine what kind of mount you want to use. Select either a mounting adapter, adhesive cement pad, or motor fin mount available from Bently Nevada.  a. We recommend you drill and tap a mounting hole for use with a mounting adapter.
  • Page 57 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G  3. If drilling a mounting hole is not feasible, use an adhesive cement pad or motor fin mount instead. See About Using Adhesives. Prepare for Mounting To prepare the surface and point to which a Ranger Pro tethered sensor is attached:  1.
  • Page 58 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Figure 5 - 9:  Cement Pad Installation  1. Cement Pad  2. Adhesive  3. Spot Faced Mounting Area Figure 5 - 10:  Motor Fin Mount Installation  1. Motor Fin Mount  4.
  • Page 59 Connect and Route the Cables Tethered Ranger Pro sensors are connected to Ranger Pro Interface Modules using approved M12 connector cables. Only use M12 cables supplied by Bently Nevada for hazardous location installations. You should tighten the connector to a torque of 0.6 Nm to ensure that the connection to the sensor is properly sealed.
  • Page 60 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G not over-tightened. Over- or under-tightening of the connector may compromise the IP rating of the sensor. Ensure that dust covers are in place on unused connectors to prevent them from becoming damaged by dust or moisture.
  • Page 61: Verification

    To collect data from gateways using GCI, HART-IP or HART-IP Secure, the user must have the relevant versions of Bently Nevada System 1 and the Ranger Pro plugin installed. Furthermore, dynamic data is only sent to the user using GCI , HART-IP or HART-IP Secure.
  • Page 62: Hart-Ip

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G HART-IP  1. Launch System 1 and create or open and existing System 1 database.  2. From the “Device” menu, right click and select add “Ranger Pro Wireless Gateway”.  3. Enter the gateway IP address and typically Port number as configured in the gateway. Typically this is port 5094 but it may be different.
  • Page 63: Verify Network Joining

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G We recommend updating your Emerson gateway firmware and security tool to the newest released versions Verify Network Joining To verify that your sensors have joined your network, use your network vendor's software.  It can take several hours for a large number of Ranger Pro devices to join your network.
  • Page 64: Verify Signal Strength And Packet Error Rates

    After the initial period, during which the network is forming, measurements are published at the configured rate.   Bently Nevada Ranger Pro ISA100 Gateway device manager: Verify that the publication status indicator (icon) is colored and the measurements are displayed in the Readings pane.
  • Page 65: Data Output

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G   Missed updates. 255   Minimum timeout. 90 A Ranger Pro ISA100 repeater will function correctly and repeat the data from other devices even with the operational status indicating "Session Timeout"; however, the battery status will not be reported to System 1.
  • Page 66 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Advanced Features Additional advanced measurement features are also available that can be enabled or disabled at your discretion. These features apply to both ISA100 and WirelessHART Ranger Pro devices and can be set using the configuration software either during configuration or over the air as required.
  • Page 67: Modbus Settings

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Use a short overall measurement interval (e.g. 10 minutes) for machines that operate for short periods of time and that are expected to start and stop frequently or intermittently. Data on Severity (DoS) Data on Severity is used to acquire data more frequently based on the severity of the vibration level as defined by you.
  • Page 68 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G For detail about non-vibration and temperature attributes, refer to the device capability file (CFF)for the attribute definition and allowed values. Ranger Pro ISA100 Integrated Sensors Using Firmware Version 01.01.06.03 or Earlier Byte Order: Little Endian, 32-bit Data type: float...
  • Page 69 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Ranger Pro WirelessHART Sensors Using Firmware Version 03.01.02.07 or Later Byte Order: Refer to WirelessHART network hardware vendor documentation. Data type: float (4-bytes) Device Variable IDs:   0 - TEMPERATURE - Primary Variable (PV)  ...
  • Page 70 Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Ranger Pro WirelessHART Interface Modules Using Firmware Version 04.01.X.02 or Later Byte Order: Refer to WirelessHART network hardware vendor documentation. Data type: float (4-bytes) Device Variable IDs:   0 - PORT A TEMPERATURE - Primary Variable (PV)  ...
  • Page 71: Maintenance

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 7.  Maintenance The Ranger Pro device needs minimal maintenance. If a device fails, it may be due to a weak battery, environmental damage, or even a blocked wireless connection. 7.1  Monitor Battery Levels To monitor your Ranger Pro device’s battery status, use your network infrastructure software or the NFC reader and the Ranger Pro software.
  • Page 72  c. In the List pane, the Health Point Power Supply Status Measurement value is displayed.   Using a Bently Nevada Ranger Pro ISA100 gateway:  a. Select the Devices menu item.  b. Select a Ranger Pro device in the device tree.
  • Page 73: Clean And Inspect Devices

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 7.2  Clean and Inspect Devices To clean the exterior of the Ranger Pro devices in potentially hazardous environment, use a damp cloth. Before cleaning or inspecting Ranger Pro devices in a potentially hazardous environment, verify that hazardous materials, atmospheres and conditions have been removed.
  • Page 74: Inspect The E-Module

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Inspect the e-module Remove the e-module by pressing upward lightly on the side opposite the module’s contact pins. To ensure that the e-module (top of the device) remains in good operating condition:  ...
  • Page 75: Inspect The Device Casing

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Inspect the Device Casing Inspect the stainless steel device case (bottom of the device).   Inspect the device negative battery terminal spring. Look for chemical corrosion or deposits.   Visually check that the device contact pads at the top of the case are undamaged and free of deposits.
  • Page 76: Replace The Battery

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G Replace the Battery To replace the battery, see Install Battery on page 24. To dispose of used or partially-expended batteries, follow your site’s or locality’s hazardous materials handling procedures. Inspect the O-rings The Ranger Pro device uses two O-rings to seal the unit against dust and moisture.
  • Page 77: Update Device Firmware

    125M6113 Rev. G 7.3  Update Device Firmware You may on occasion need to update the sensor firmware. Download firmware updates from Bently Nevada technical support. You can update firmware over-the-air or using the NFC reader. Each method has advantages and disadvantages.
  • Page 78: Manage Firmware Using The Ranger Pro Configuration Software

    Firmware Manager. To add the firmware to the Ranger Pro Configuration Software:  1. Visit Bently Nevada Tech Support and download the firmware files to your local machine.  2. Open the Ranger Pro configuration software.
  • Page 79: Update Sensor Firmware Using The Ranger Pro Configuration Software

     1. Verify that all Ranger Pro devices are provisioned, connected to the network, and joined to the gateway.  2. In the Bently Nevada gateway application, select Firmware. The Firmware tab is displayed.  3. Click Upload. The Windows Open dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 80: Update Sensor Firmware Using Yokogawa Gateway

    When the firmware upgrade is complete, you must apply a capability file (CF) to the upgraded devices.  1. Download the CF and firmware files from Bently Nevada technical support.  2. Verify that all Ranger Pro devices are provisioned, connected to the network, and joined to the gateway.
  • Page 81: Update Sensor Firmware Using Honeywell Gateway

    125M6113 Rev. G Update Sensor Firmware Using Honeywell Gateway Before you upgrade the device firmware, obtain the correct device descriptor (DD) file required for each type of Ranger Pro device from Bently Nevada technical support. You only need to add a DD file to the gateway once for each device type.
  • Page 82: Update Radio Firmware

    Update Radio Firmware Using the Bently Nevada Ranger Pro ISA100 Gateway To update the radio firmware using the Bently Nevada Ranger Pro ISA100 gateway web interface:  1. Verify that all Ranger Pro devices are provisioned, connected to the network, and joined to the gateway.
  • Page 83: Update Device Firmware Bootloader

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G  3. Upload the required firmware by clicking on the Upload button on the Firmware tab:  a. Click on Browse to navigate to and select the relevant radio firmware file.  b.
  • Page 84 Good The E-Module internal storage is working as expected. A problem has occurred with the device internal storage. Contact Warning Bently Nevada technical support for assistance. Bootloader Status Good The E-Module bootloader is working as expected. An application firmware upgrade error has occurred. Upgrade the Upgrade Error device application firmware.
  • Page 85: Temperature Min, Max

    Read Warning The sensor detected an accelerometer read fault. (Accelerometer) If any sensor warning occurs, contact Bently Nevada technical support for assistance. Temperature Min, Max If the sensor temperature has been read successfully the maximum and minimum detected temperatures are displayed.
  • Page 86: Troubleshooting System 1/Ranger Pro Installation, Setup And Data Collection

    Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. G 7.6  Troubleshooting System 1/Ranger Pro installation, setup and data collection System 1 User cannot open a System 1 Ranger Pro database or receives a message "One or more generic device plugins are missing"...
  • Page 87: System 1 Is Not Collecting Data Or Data Is Not Updating

    General Public License (GPL) or the GNU Library/Lesser General Public License (LGPL), you can receive, for a fee of no more than our cost of physically performing the distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the source code by sending a written request to: Bently Nevada Attn: Engineering General Manager Development and Engineering...

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