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A3716, A3800

Online Monitoring Systems

Updated: January 2025

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Page 1 USER MANUAL A3716, A3800 Online Monitoring Systems Updated: January 2025...
Page 2 Start/Continue ........................ 41 Stop ..........................41 Unit Time Synchronization .................... 42 Measurements and data saving ................43 Data reduction in A3716 and A3800 units ..............43 Intervals ............................43 Interval and changes ........................44 10 Hz High Pass ......................... 47 Thresholds ........................48 Machine threshold ........................
Page 3 Omega ............................81 VA5 - Virtual unit ......................81 How to run Virtual unit? ......................81 A3716 (A3800) update ....................83 Appendix A – Technical specifications: A3716 .............84 General ........................... 84 Appendix B: Technical specifications: A3800 ............85 General ........................... 85 Appendix C –...
Page 4 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems OPC Tags ........................... 90 Appendix F – DDS licensing and dongles .............92 DDS license ........................92 Net dongle Installation (Server) ....................92 DDS Installation (Client) ......................92 The most common reasons why NET dongle is not working ............. 92...
Page 5 – more information in chapter Adash DSP board). Each board contains 4 input channels (it means A3716 has 16 input channels overall). These channels are divided into groups A – D (as you can see in picture below: GRP A, B, C, D). All of them allow you to measure/collect data simultaneously.
Page 6 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Units A3716 and A3800 are controlled and set by DDS software. It basically assures communication between online unit and database. This software also allows you to create a structure (database) for your measurements and analyze the data.
Page 7 – one for static IP address and second for dynamic (DHCP) IP address. In case you will connect A3716 (or newer A3800) to network with DHCP port, you can immediately go to Step 2: Sensor connection. Otherwise please follow guide below.
Page 8 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Search for ‘Settings’. Choose ‘Network and internet’ and go to ‘Change adapter options’ part. You can see options for Ethernet after click with right mouse button – choose ‘Properties’. Choose option TCP/IPv4 and click on ‘Properties’. Now you have two options how to set IP address for unit.
Page 9 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Second option how to set IP address for online unit is to choose static IP address for it. Click OK. IP address is set to your online unit. Online unit connected to PC with ethernet cable Second option how to change IP address for online unit is to connect remotely.
Page 10 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Check connection between online unit and PC. You can check this connection by using command line and connection test (“ping” test). + R, enter ‘cmd’ and press Enter/OK. Launch command line - press Win The cmd.exe window appears.
Page 11 Sensor connection for unit A3716 ® Sensor connection is the same for ICP powered sensors and also for not powered sensors. For A3716 ® it is necessary to set ICP powering in DDS software (sensors settings see Step 6: DDS database...
Page 12 AC or DC – second socket for Ch1).: Step 3: Server installation You can choose MySQL – Adash server (for smaller projects) or Microsoft SQL server (for larger projects). Keep in mind, that free version of Microsoft SQL server is limited with size 10GB.
Page 13 Standard port for MySQL: 3306 TCP Note! Adash is not responsible for data loss caused by a failure of third-party hardware or software. When using SQL Server, regular backups as well as UPS power backups are recommended.
Page 14 Now you have Adash server installed. Microsoft SQL server You can decide that Adash server is not the proper server option e.g., to your project size or you just prefer Microsoft SQL server. In this case, you need to pay attention to following instructions.
Page 15 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems When you create new user, it is important to click on ‘SQL Server authentication’. Note! Keep in mind, that this can be always set in cooperation with your IT department if you have any troubles to set this up. These guys usually know how to proceed with this SQL user creation. Or you can use Microsoft SQL Express and this user is for you created automatically with the installation.
Page 16 Download drivers and install them to your PC. Step 5: Software installation – DDS DDS installation can be also found on website adash.com: https://adash.com/downloads/adash-software We recommend to install DDS on the server (it means install it to computer with Adash_Server software).
Page 17 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems DDS license License is needed for more options and modules in DDS. This license you have received on USB flash drive. Follow steps below to import your license into DDS (if it was not done automatically): Open DDS and go to tab ‘Help’.
Page 18 Structure for your machine’s measurements is created in DDS. Firstly, you need to create ‘NEW TREE’ in DDS. If you have Adash server installed you choose MySQL Server 8. If you decided to install Microsoft server then you choose – MS SQL Server.
Page 19 Online monitoring systems Server is set by location of Adash server. In case Adash server is installed on your local computer you write localhost as server. Username/password and type is set by default. It is marked with red frame in picture below.
Page 20 You need to add online unit every time you create NEW database. Choose online unit type (A3800, A3716). Online unit itself is added by button ‘Add’. Enter Network ID and DDS name. You can also enter a comment (if needed). Click OK. For better understanding see...
Page 21 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Department creation Click with right mouse button on your database name (as an example we have used DDS name – My Database). Pick from menu ‘Add item’. Then you are able to set the properties for department as name, icon or sensor properties.
Page 22 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Click on Department 1. Press Ctrl+V. You get window where you can edit the name of the machine (e.g. to Machine2). You can choose if you want to copy the machine structure also with the measurement readings or not.
Page 23 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Machine creation We are able to create Machines under departments the same way. Click with right mouse button on Department 1. Select ‘Add Item’. Enter machines name and set it properties. Check the Machine (Type section), it defines this item as machine.
Page 24 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Note! You can see that sensor with its parameters is inherited from the Department 1 in the picture above. Usually, the same sensors are used. It means that it is easier for you to set the sensors parameters for whole machine or department and it is inherited to lower levels of the structure (measurement points).
Page 25 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems ISO RMS settings: For now, keep the default data cell settings. Click OK to create data cell. At this moment: You have database with one department. This department contains one machine. This machine contains one measurement point.
Page 26 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Note! If there is some problem while data collection is started, you get the informative window with error message. After all steps mentioned above you will have graph of your measured data shown in DDS (as in the picture below).
Page 27 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Always stop the data collection (Online tab – Stop button) when you change settings in DDS! Then do changes. Start (use the button Start or Continue) the data collection again.
Page 28 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Current state of online monitoring Online monitoring is used to measure the vibrations on the machines continuously. If anything is happening with online monitoring process or online unit itself, you have Online status application where you can find it out.
Page 29 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems The first part of the window (the upper part) is related to running DMs. You can see database column. Also, there is state and the information if dongle key is connected. The second part of the window (the lower part) is related to online units. You can see the list of online units there, their Net ID (it means IP address or its name), online unit state and last date of data download.
Page 30 HDD status LED indicates operation state of the hard drive. Reset button enables to reset each Adash DSP board (A, B, C, D). Serial number is 6 digits number provided by Adash. If more A3716 unit is used, it helps to recognize them in setting.
Page 31 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems CH 1 – 16: AC inputs (ICP ® powering available) for AC signals measurement, usually for vibration measurements (acceleration sensor connected). Max. Peak/Peak voltage range is +/- 12 V. DC 1 – 16: DC inputs for DC signal measurement (e.g. process values like temperature, pressure, flow etc.).
Page 32 It is possible to use one tacho probe as trigger for whole A3716 unit. You just need to connect probe like in the picture and wire the tacho inputs together. Power supply socket requirements...
Page 33 PWR output is the source of +5V/1A and +12V/1A voltage outputs. All GND (ground) clamps are shorted (connected together). BINARY inputs (A3716/3U only) are logical inputs (states 0 or 1) B- Common negative pole B1-B8 – Isolated inputs 5-30V/4mA max (isolated inputs = galvanically separated inputs from the unit, they do not have a common conductive connection).
Page 34 (R1 and R2)? It enables to reset latched relays by two buttons which could be in two places. E.g. one reset button is near of the A3716 and second reset button is in the...
Page 35 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems LOOP 1-16 outputs contain 4–20 mA current outputs clamps. Online unit A3800 description Front panel description Ch1 – Ch16: Channels LEDs indicate on which channels the measurement is defined. Green color – indicates good condition of the channel input, sensor and cable.
Page 36 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Bottom panel description Description: WiFi: Port for WiFi connection Ethernet port (dynamic IP): port for ethernet cable, dynamic setting of IP address for online unit (DHCP) Ethernet port (static IP): port for ethernet cable, static IP address set to online unit...
Page 37 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Input ranges: AC input: +/- 12 V peak - peak DC input: +/- 24 V TACHO +10 V You can see top panel with installed plug-ins (terminal blocks) in picture below. Tacho trigger connection Tacho trigger input range is + 10V.
Page 38 If you want to use just one tacho probe for whole unit it is possible. You just need to wire the particular sockets. It means that Trig sockets have to be wired together. Note! It is available relays and loops module for A3800. See more information in manual for A3800 – RELAYS, LOOPS module on Adash website.
Page 39 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems DDS – Digital diagnostic system DDS is a software for database’s (project’s) changes and creation. DDS is used for measurements configuration, data visualization and following data analysis. DDS installation is described in first chapter of this manual (Step 5: Software installation – DDS). Basic of DDS database creation is also described in this chapter (Step 6: DDS database creation).
Page 40 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems List of statuses: ICP Error – Message shown in case of ICP ® error. It could be due to incorrect setting of sensor powering, ® cable damage, etc. There may be also a fault in the ICP power generator inside the hardware.
Page 41 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Start/Continue These buttons are located under Online tab in Data collection section. What is the difference between ‘Start’ and ‘Continue’ for data collection? Let’s explain it on this example. You have stopped your data collection. Click on ‘Stop’ button. Online unit still measures data and save them into its memory.
Page 42 Unit Time Synchronization It is important to keep internal time of all A3716 units up to date. In the beginning set the correct time zone in A3716. The Data_Manager synchronizes time in all A3716 units with the time on Adash server.
Page 43 First reduction is performed directly in online units A3716, A3800 during measurements. You set data saving parameters in DDS software. These parameters include time intervals and significant changes.
Page 44 Here you can see the trend of saved values. Every minute there is a point – it means value saved. Interval and changes You can choose different option for data saving instead of simple interval saving. Adash offers option Interval and changes. We can say that it is smarter and better data saving option. You don’t need to save a lot of similar values.
Page 45 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems value for comparing. We create the quantifiers. For time signal it is RMS TOT value. And this one value we use for comparing. It means the RMS TOT value must to be significantly changed to save next measurement.
Page 46 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Absolute significant change is an absolute difference between the last saved value and new measured one. See following example. The parameter is set to 0.1 mm/s. The last saved value is 2 mm/s. The new measured value is 2.4 mm/s. The difference between them is 0.4 mm/s (2.4 –...
Page 47 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems I set parameters for significant change differently in next example. I decided that relative significant change is still set to 10%. Value for absolute significant change will be different. I set absolute significant change value to 0.5 mm/s.
Page 48 This parameter is set to ‘Yes’ value by default. Thresholds Next saving parameters are machine threshold and threshold of interest. It is brand new concept developed by Adash. Machine threshold The machine threshold idea came from the vibration measured on machines which are not running continuously.
Page 49 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems So, values below the machine threshold are not saved. But there is an exception in saving procedure. Let’s explain it on following example. The threshold value (for example 0.3 mm/s) prevents saving of noise values when machine is not running.
Page 50 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Static measurements: Threshold of interest is working basically the same as machine threshold for static values. It means, that values below this set threshold are not saved. You decided that these values are not interesting for you from a diagnostic point of view.
Page 51 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Special methods of measurements/saving Adash offers also special methods of measurements and saving. - Conditional measurements, - Measure and Save function, - Manual data cells. Conditional measurements There are machines running under variable conditions, with load changing, speed changing, etc. Such variables conditions generate variable vibration values.
Page 52 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Controlling and controlled data cells have to be measured on the same online unit! Every data cell can be controlled only with one controlling data cell (basically, you can enter only one control cell ID for each data cell).
Page 53 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems See the explanation of particular buttons. One reading You can see that every 3 hours there is one value saved. But I want to save value right now at 16:30, in this moment. It is 1.5 hour from the last saved value. I don’t want to wait for the next 1.5 hour to get value again after 3 hours.
Page 54 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems In such a situation you can refresh the graph manually to see the saved value immediately. Press ‘Manual’ button in Refresh section. Data from online unit are downloaded and saved to DDS. You can see the value.
Page 55 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Manual data cells System allows also measurements manually started. It was made for machines where conditional measurements cannot be used. These machines can run e.g. in a specific mode. We want to take the measurements only in this machine mode. For such situation manual data cells were created.
Page 56 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems One Reading Once this button is pressed, one value is saved. It works only for data cells which are set as ‘Manual Cell’. It means, that all data cells set as ‘manual’ saves one value when ‘One Reading’ button is pressed.
Page 57 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Interval for manual data cells is set to 5 minutes. When I press ‘Interval’ button in manual section – all manual data cells start to save data for 5 minutes. You can see in DDS trend where 5 values are saved in this time interval.
Page 58 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Online Data Reduction in DDS This function is used to reduce a number of measurements in the database and therefore reduce its size. However, this is not a simple dilution of values. This online data reduction is done automatically in set time intervals.
Page 59 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems The 30 days and 60 days are intervals which user set in the window. Note! Keep in mind, that we go back in time with the measurements – it means from the last (the newest) measurement saved to the older ones (previous values).
Page 60 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems The 10 days and 60 days are intervals which user set in the window. The main idea here is to find the maximum quantifier value in the set time interval. The timeline is divided into smaller parts – time intervals. This time interval is set in DDS setting window.
Page 61 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Measurement type Reduction principle Data reduction quantifier Overall Static Amplitude Spectrum Dynamic Time Dynamic Demod Overall Static Amplitude Demod Spectrum Dynamic Demod Time Dynamic The highest percentage fault of FASIT Dynamic the overall machine's/bearing's condition...
Page 62 Analog 4-20 mA current loops are commonly used for analog signaling in industrial control instruments. Current loop outputs of actual value are used in control systems (PLC). The current loops used in the A3716 are isolated from measuring circuits. They must be externally powered (they use passive mode).
Page 63 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Relays in A3716 Two relay states exist. Energized (the power is connected to coil) and de-energized (no power sent to coil). Legend: NO – Normally Opened (normally means that the coil is not powered), NC – Normally Closed, COM –...
Page 64 Logical function OR is used. The relay is activated when at least ONE data cell activates it. When logical function AND is used, then relay is activated when ALL 4 data cells activate it. Note! Relays and loops module for A3800 are described in individual manual. It is available on Adash website.
Page 65 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Temporary stop of readings Readings can be stopped easily for whole online unit, for one measure point (it means one channel) or just for one data cell. Online unit To stop readings for whole online unit you can follow steps below. It is useful for example when you need to repair your machine.
Page 66 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Data Cell To disable one measurement, open properties of selected data cell, go to Online tab and set the ‘Use’ to No.
Page 67 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems A3800 MPX Properties Online unit A3800 contains a multiplexer. It is used for switching between the measurement channels. Parameters – such as interval and trigger timeout – can be set for the multiplexer (explained below).
Page 68 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems MPX interval is set in seconds (this is A3800 dialog box). Confirm with OK button. Note! Default interval value is set to 0 seconds. In this situation the multiplexer is switched after one measurement of all defined data cells.
Page 69 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Go to ‘Online’ tab – choose online unit type and click on ‘Edit’. Fill in ‘Port RDP’. Confirm with OK. Note! If no RDP port is shown (as in the screenshot above), it means that for remote connection there is set default port number 3389.
Page 70 Advanced functions There is set of advanced functions for online units. To get them, go to tab Online. Pick online unit type – A3716 or A3800. Every online unit contains MeasEngine software. It is performing measurements, collects data and provides them to Data Manager (part of DDS).
Page 71 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Buttons descriptions Add – Opens the window to add new online unit to the project. Edit – Opens edit window. You can edit and change the settings for individual online units here. Delete – Delete the selected online unit from the list.
Page 72 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Email notifications DDS allows sending of email notifications when limits defined in DDS are exceeded. Notifications are being send from the computer running the Data Manager (the computer where the online data collection was started). The Data Manager processes the data in packages, i.e. once every X minutes downloads the data from all online devices and stores it in a database.
Page 73 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Sender – displayed sender’s address. It does not have to bet be the same as SMTP server user. Sender Name – displayed sender’s name. Recipient – email address of email notification recipient Subject – e-mail notification subject Min.
Page 74 DDS cannot be updated while data collection is running. If you need to update DDS, please keep in mind, that it is always necessary to stop data collection first. Installation file of latest DDS version is always uploaded to Adash website and you can download it for free.
Page 75 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Stop the data collection in DDS. Run again the installation file for DDS. Go through installation itself. Once it is done, you can start data collection again (Online tab in DDS – button Start/Continue).
Page 76 Connect with IP address: just enter IP address from online units front panel. Connect with name: just enter units name like this A3716-xxxx or A3800-xxxxxx, xxxxxx is for serial number. Serial number is always written on online unit (front panel).
Page 77 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Note! If you set that your online unit obtains IP address automatically when you connect it to the network it is necessary to use online unit’s name for connecting via remote desktop. IP address from front panel of online unit could be (and most probably will be) different than the one obtained automatically.
Page 78 Manual – You can see if manual measurements are running or not. Omega – Shows that Omega software is licensed/not licensed on this online unit. Omega is expert system for vibration diagnostics. See Adash website for more information. Loops and relays – Show the information about used loops/relays.
Page 79 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Measuring boards You can see information and errors related to measuring boards in this section. You can see that there is green and red color shown in the screenshot. You can get there only these colors: Green –...
Page 80 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Multiplexer It is the part in the left bottom corner. You can see the multiplexer status there. Loops and relays This list is empty if the loops and relays are not included in the online device.
Page 81 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Manual This part is related to manual data cells. If measurement is not started for manual data cells, you can see status ‘Not running’. Omega You can see here if online unit contains license for Omega software or not.
Page 82 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems 1. Stop measurements. 2. Click on button ‘Run Virtual Unit’. 3. After this you get window for virtual unit: When you launch Virtual unit, you will be always asked if you want to download and overwrite the project data from DDS in analyzer (same question is there also for runup).
Page 83 A3716 (A3800) update This chapter is appointed for advanced users only. For unit update please follow steps below: • Connect a keyboard, a mouse and a monitor to your A3716 device (or you can use remote desktop connection). • Login as:...
Page 84 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Appendix A – Technical specifications: A3716 ® Input channels AC: 16 AC, ICP power supply on/off input impedance 100kΩ integration single, double high pass filter 1 Hz – 12 800 Hz low pass filter 25 Hz – 90 000 Hz...
Page 85 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Appendix B: Technical specifications: A3800 ® Input channels AC: 4 - 16 AC, ICP power supply on/off input impedance 100kΩ integration single, double high pass filter 1 Hz - 12 800 Hz low pass filter 25 Hz – 90 000 Hz...
Page 86 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Appendix C – Older A3800 units Older A3800 units (devices manufactured before 2022) look a little bit different. There are some differences at the bottom panel. See picture below. Description: AUDIO I/O: socked for audio 3.5 jack.
Page 87 (and older) or tree was created in DDS version 3.5.3 (and older). You can edit the online.cfg directly in the A3716 unit using the remote desktop connection. Or you can download the file to your PC from DDS and then upload it back after editing. New parameters are valid after the restart of MeasEngine (or the A3716).
Page 88 The rel param is the relative part of the significant change. The 0.05 value means 5 %. rel=0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5 In A3716 FW version 027804 and newer only the first value is taken account. In older versions the adaptive algorithm uses the values in the row.
Page 89 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems 3. After this change, default values are set to the database. You need to change parameters for it based on your needs and preferences as in the older one.
Page 90 Each online unit has OPC UA server implemented. It means you can view data in client application. A3716 is partially implemented OPC DA server – it is enabled only upon request and we provide it only on “as-is” basis without support as it lacks as some basic features.
Page 91 ADASH Ltd. Online monitoring systems Pick ‘Online’ tab and scroll down to ‘Other’. Set your own OPC tag for the particular data cell. Confirm with OK button.
Page 92 (hasp) key. License file: it is the first part of the licensed version. This file you get from Adash. It contains information what kind of license for software you have. It is a file with .lic extension.
Page 93 PC and check if dongle key is shown in Universal serial bus controllers (search for Sentinel components). 3. License is not imported automatically – import license file manually from Adash flash drive. Go to tab Help – License – Import in DDS.

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