SENSE-3 Kit CONTACT DETAILS Tan Delta Systems plc 1 Carrera Court Church Road Dinnington Sheffield UK S25 2RG Tel: +44 (0)845 094 8710 support@tandeltasystems.com DEFINITIONS WARNING: Risk of injury or death. CAUTION: Risk of damage to objects IMPORTANT: Important information...
Quick Start Guide USB Stick containing: Gateway Configurator, Software, CADS and Gateway component User Guides 1.3 About this User Guide This User Guide provides details on how to configure, install, operate, and maintain the components of the SENSE-3 Kit. User Guide Page 5 TP0036_v1...
SENSE-3 Kit 2 PRODUCT INFORMATION - TAN DELTA OIL QUALITY GATEWAY (OQTg) Introduction The Tan Delta Oil Quality Gateway (OQTg) is a comprehensive networking device. The OQTg - coupled with Cumulocity or TD Online - provides remote visibility for all connected assets. Fig. 2-1 Tan Delta Oil Quality Gateway (OQTg) Important Safety Information Pay attention to the following safety notes: •...
SENSE-3 Kit 3 OQSx-G2 SENSOR CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT: You must configure the sensor to your specifications using the Tan Delta Configuration and Data Management Software (CADS). Install CADS by going to our website and clicking the link to download: www.tandeltasystems.com/support/ NOTE: The CADS application must be installed on a windows PC or laptop.
SENSE-3 Kit 3.1.4 Select your Sensor CADS will display a list of all connected devices, identified by serial number, as shown in Fig. 3-2. Select the required device. Click the arrow in the top right corner to proceed Fig. 3-2 CADS Sensor selection screen 3.1.5 Communication Settings...
SENSE-3 Kit 4 TAN DELTA OIL QUALITY GATEWAY - CONFIGURATION & INSTALLATION NOTE: You MUST configure the OQSxG2 Sensor for use with the Oil Quality Gateway (OQTg) before configuring the OQTg. This is done in CADS. See the Sensor Configuration section of this User Guide for more information.
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SENSE-3 Kit 4.1.4 WLAN (Wi-Fi) configuration Select either Dynamic (DHCP) or Static – consult with your network administrator to make sure that you select the correct option. Make sure through your IT provider that the device will be granted access to the Internet through any applicable firewalls or other security protocols.
SENSE-3 Kit 4.1.6 Save the Configuration Settings When you have entered the required configuration details click Save Configuration To File. This file will be saved automatically to the USB stick. Close the OQTG Configurator and remove the USB stick safely from your computer. Fig. 4-6 List of available GPRS Networks 4.2 Uploading your settings to the OQTg...
SENSE-3 Kit 5 OQSx-G2 SENSOR INSTALLATION Precautions Read these instructions before installing the oil quality sensor. The sensor is robust, however it can be damaged by mistreatment. The following must be noted: • Install the sensor into the equipment before making electrical/wiring connections.
SENSE-3 Kit The following guidelines must be followed. • The Sensor must, if possible, be mounted in a horizontal position. • Whenever possible, the sensor should not be mounted in the bottom of a sump, as the sensor head may become restricted which will prevent correct operation.
SENSE-3 Kit 6 OQTg GATEWAY - UNDERSTANDING DATA Dynamic Maintenance Optimisation (DMO Dynamic Maintenance Optimisation (DMO) is the method by which the data can be used to optimise the maintenance intervals for the lubricating oil in the application. Changing the oil at an interval determined by Tan Delta software means you are only changing the oil when you need to, not at a predetermined schedule when the oil may still be in a useable condition.
SENSE-3 Kit Historic data collected from the sensor and presented on Cumolocity can also be viewed through the Data Explorer menu, including viewing pre-set date ranges or setting a custom period to review. Fig. 6-3 Cumolocity Data Explorer Menu Example good sensor output readings The graph in Fig.
SENSE-3 Kit Implementing DMO in Cumolocity Cumulocity presents oil condition data as the Tan Delta Number (TDN) Legacy versions of the application presented oil condition as percentage loss factor (%LF) values. DMO can be reported as an alert on Cumulocity and also via email.
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SENSE-3 Kit The Smart rules screen displays a list of the smart rules that have been set up for your asset. Click on Add smart rule. The Add local smart rule pop-up window is displayed, as shown in Fig. 6-7.
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SENSE-3 Kit Fig. 6-9 shows the data point alarms settings options for Oil Condition (TDN). Enter the values that you want to trigger the alarm. Click on Create. Fig. 6-9 Data point alarm threshold settings The new smart rule will be displayed in the Smart rules tab of the Cumulocity Cockpit, as shown in Fig. 6-10.
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SENSE-3 Kit 6.4.2 Setting up an email alert To set up an email alert, you will need to know the Type details of the alarm. This is shown on the alarm details on the Alarms screen e.g. Click the Add smart rule link in the Smart rules screen, and select the On alarm send email option.
SENSE-3 Kit 6.5 Advanced Fault Detection (AFD) & Event Identification and Validation (EIV) Advanced Fault Detection (AFD) is the identification of potential issues in a piece of machinery that through analysis of the holistic oil condition. Similarly, Event Identification and Validation (EIV) uses the same methodology to track maintenance and other interactions which affect the oil.
SENSE-3 Kit 7 OQTg GATEWAY - SUPPORT Issue Possible cause Checks What to do if the check fails... Make sure that the power supply to hub is 9-30V DC Check the Green LED on Make sure that a secure connection is made the Hub...
SENSE-3 Kit 8 SOFTWARE USER AGREEMENT IMPORTANT: Please read carefully before using the Software. Your use of this computer program is subject to the terms and conditions of the following Software User Agreement. If you do not wish to accept these terms and conditions, do not install or use this Software and please return this Software to the place you obtained it for refund.
SENSE-3 Kit Modifications: Modifications or enhancements made by Licensor to any Software may be made available to you at the sole option of Licensor or its Distributors. If the Software is modified by you or merged into other program materials processed or used solely by...
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