Introduction Legal information 1.1 Legal information Warning system These instructions contain information you must observe for your own personal safety as well as to avoid damage to property and persons. The information regarding your personal safety is highlighted with a warning triangle. Information exclusively regarding property dam- age alone is not marked with a warning triangle.
Please note the following: WARNING Flender products are only suitable for the uses set out in the catalogue and associated technical documentation. If third-party products and components are used, these must be recommended and/or authorised by Flender. Safe and flawless operation of the products requires proper transport, proper storage, setup, assembly, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
1.2.3 Purpose of these instructions 1.2 General information The AIQ Core described in these instructions will be referred to below simply as the “device”. To avoid personal injury or property damage, follow the safety information in these instruc- tions. Read and carefully observe the instructions supplied with the device before connecting and operating the device.
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For safe operation, observe the information and notes in these instructions as well as the in- formation on the rating plate. Otherwise, the device may be permanently damaged. If the device is not used as intended, Flender accepts no liability. The following applications are considered as intended uses: •...
Safety information 2.3 Application limits Application limits 2.3 Application limits Use, limits, areas of application • The device complies with the relevant regulations and European directives. • Do not use the device for safety-relevant tasks and critical switching operations! • Only use the device within the limits and areas of application. The limits and areas of ap- plication are specified in the technical data and in the instructions.
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Safety information 2.5 Network and IT security • Make provision for appropriate protective measures. • Protect the network that the device is connected to. • Restrict network access to the device. • Restrict access to the device (refer to chapter PIN & device RESET (Page 29)). A6230-01en Version 05/2024...
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Description Description of the device 3.1 Description of the device The device captures various information and measured values pertaining to the operating condition of the gear unit and transfers this data to the (signal) outputs of the higher-level controller (PLC). In addition, this telemetry and diagnostic data can be transmitted to the AIQ web portal via Wi-Fi.
Description 3.3 Operating elements and indicators Connector pin assignment Signal Analog out 1 + 24 V DC Analog out 2 Digital out 1 RPM out Front view of the connector Digital out 2 Digital in 1 Table 3-1: Connector description Sensor area: Oil sump temperature sensor and tachometer sensor The sensors that are already connected are mounted inside the gear unit.
Description 3.3 Operating elements and indicators 1 Hz flashing: Check gear unit status, warning threshold reached 3 Hz flashing: Alarm, vibration values outside the parameters LINK LED Permanently lit up: Active WiFi network connection 1 Hz flashing: Active Bluetooth connection with smartphone Bluetooth pairing mode When Bluetooth pairing mode is activated, the LEDs flash one after the other in a clockwise direction.
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– 2x M6 x 14 cylinder-head screws with hexagon socket and low head Optional accessories: • M12x8 pin connection cable Delivered state The device is supplied configured for a specific Flender gear unit and so cannot be used on its own. A6230-01en Version 05/2024...
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4.1 Scope of delivery The device is used to monitor machine-related telemetry data. Do not use this device on a Flender gear unit other than the one configured. Use the device only in combination with the gear-unit-specific sensor mounting material.
Assembly Mounting on the gear unit 5.1 Mounting on the gear unit 1. Clean the mounting surface until there are no more machining residues or other contam- ination on the mounting surface. 2. Apply corrosion protection before mounting the device. 3.
11.Mount the speed sensor and temperature sensor with the gear-unit-specific mounting kits. 12.Fix the cable routing according to the specifications of the mounting kit. When using cable ties, only use materials approved by Flender. 13.Clean the screw surfaces and seal them using the sticker supplied. Version 05/2024...
Assembly 5.2 Connecting the device Figure 5-4: Sealing the upper section Sticker Connecting the device 5.2 Connecting the device 5.2.1 Note on connecting the device 5.2 Connecting the device The device may only be connected by electrically instructed persons. Follow the national and international regulations for installing electrotechnical systems.
Assembly 5.2 Connecting the device Connector, pin assignment and colour coding Labelling Functional value Colour code for the cable socket Analogue out 1 Oil temperature* (0 to 20 mA) white + 24 V DC ± 20% brown Analogue out 2 * (4 to 20 mA)* green Out 1 Status* Yellow Out 3 Speed signal grey Out 2...
Commissioning General notes on commissioning 6.1 General notes on commissioning Commissioning as well as troubleshooting are carried out by electrically instructed persons. Read these instructions before operating the device. Putting the device into operation 6.2 Putting the device into operation 1.
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Operator control Programming speed-dependent vibration monitoring 7.1 Programming speed-dependent vibration monitoring The device monitors changes in the vibration behaviour of the gear unit. The system beha- viour is ascertained for different speed ranges and limit values are determined for the corres- ponding operating points.
AIQ-App . In addition to the intervals preset by Flender at the factory, it is possible to create up to five own maintenance intervals per gear unit. This must be done in the AIQ-App .
Operator control 7.6 Connectivity Figure 7-1: Device connection 7.6.2 AIQ app 7.6 Connectivity To use the full range of functions of the device, the AIQ-App is required. Additional setting options are available in the app to carry out monitoring according to your needs. The AIQ-App also provides detailed instructions on how to use the device.
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Maintenance Maintenance, servicing 8.1 Maintenance, servicing No maintenance and servicing measures are required if the device is operated properly. Only the manufacturer or personnel authorised by the manufacturer may repair the device. Error detection and troubleshooting 8.2 Error detection and troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Detection...
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Customer Service addresses: Flender GmbH Am Industriepark 2 46562 Voerde Germany Tel.: +49 (0)2871 / 92-0 E-mail: support@aiq-inside.com More information Further information about service and support can be found on the Internet: Service & Support (https://www.flender.com/service) A6230-01en Version 05/2024...
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Check with your local council about this. • Free collection points for electrical and electronic equipment are available in your area. • Flender electrical and electronic equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 2012/19/EU – WEEE Directive.
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Declaration of conformity EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity Product: AIQ Core AIQ Core.Io Name and address of the manufacturer: Flender GmbH Am Industriepark 2 46562 Voerde Germany This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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Technical specifications Rating plate Rating plate The rating plate contains the most important data. Core Flender GmbH Am Industriepark 2 46562 Voerde 16-32V DC 3W Made in Germany Figure B-1: Rating plate Device name Version / protection class Electrical specifications Electrical specifications Operating voltage DC 24 V ± 20%...
Technical specifications Environmental data Maximum radiated transmitter power 20 dBm EIRP Table B-3: Frequency bands Environmental data Environmental data Protection class IP67 Operating temperature -40 °C to 75 °C Bearing temperature -40 °C to 85 °C Max. permanent oil temperature -40 °C to 110 °C Short-term oil temperature 125 °C Relative humidity 0 to 98% Location of use Industrial environment, assembly on gear unit...
Technical specifications Inputs and outputs Function assignment of digital output 1 Parameterisable, standard: status of gear unit Function assignment of digital output 2 Parameterisable, standard: over/under temperature detected Table B-6: Digital outputs (DO1/DO2) Digital output (DO3) Application Connection to PLC Model OP-AMP Rated voltage 24 V...
Technical specifications Sensor technology Model according to IEC 61131-2 Model 1 Max. input frequency 1 kHz Function assignment input 1 Bluetooth pairing mode, RESET Table B-9: Input (IN 1) Sensor technology Sensor technology Temperature measurement Measuring range -40 °C to 135 °C/PT1000 Speed sensor Switching frequency up to 10 kHz Vibration sensor ± 2 g/4 g/8 g/16 g Triax-MEMS / Bandwidth 1 to 6,300 Hz...
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