Data Acquisition and Condition Monitoring

ONEPROD FALCON, A Host Of Innovations

ONEPROD FALCON, A Host Of Innovations

FALCON allows making immediate use of the benefits of condition based maintenance: the Accurex™ automatic diagnostic works instantly based on the first measurement. Faults detected are available right in front of the machine such enabling interaction with the user (bearing lubrication, temperature control…) and optimization of the maintenance process. Based on the ISO 10816 standard and on ONEPROD 30+ years of experience, FALCON’s built-in automatic diagnostic module provides unbeatably relevant and reliable results.

Condition Monitoring Techniques, Applications, and Tools

Condition Monitoring Techniques, Applications, and Tools

Condition monitoring starts with basic inspections. Small changes, like abnormal heat or pressure, strange sounds, excessive vibration, or a different smell, are often signs that something is going haywire. There are several machine condition monitoring techniques that are used for the assessment of machine conditions.

Condition Monitoring, What is it?

Condition Monitoring, What is it?

Condition monitoring is the activity of periodically checking equipment, with the aim that the equipment is in a healthy condition so that the equipment can work according to its function. Adopting proactive predictive maintenance techniques is much more than just good plant management, it is good business. Anticipating machine failures before they occur, allows you to catalyze improvements that create positive ripple effects for the entire enterprise.

Batteries in Electric Vehicles, How Long Do They Last?

Batteries in Electric Vehicles, How Long Do They Last?

While it is true that electric cars lose battery capacity over time. The continuing advances in technology in precise degradation are difficult to define as a whole. The main factor is all down to the owner and how they treat the battery. The way energy is added, the way it is removed. And how many charging cycles, the battery experiences look after your battery and your battery will look after you.

Monitoring the Health of Our Critical Machines Remotely, Why Not?

Monitoring the Health of Our Critical Machines Remotely, Why Not?

Remote monitoring for health of the machines has been developed for many years. Thanks to the rapid development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), the health condition of rotating machinery is allowed to be monitored and analysed remotely from miles away, and even from our home. Not just remotely, the monitoring can even be done continuously.

Electric Vehicles Battery Testing

Electric Vehicles Battery Testing

The global population of Electric Vehicle have been significantly increased within the latest few years. All major automakers recognize that the shift from fossil-fueled cars to EV is inevitable, and are investing accordingly. BATTERY, as one of the most CRITICAL part of electric vehicle is also having significant development period in order to fulfill the requirement from Electric Vehicle manufacturer.

Condition Monitoring System, from Data Collection to Defect Diagnosis

Condition Monitoring System, from Data Collection to Defect Diagnosis

When we have large size of rotating machinery, performing corrective or preventive maintenance may not be so easy anymore. Based on the periodicity of the data collection, machine health condition monitoring can be classified into below categories: 1. Periodical Monitoring; 2. Semi-Online Monitoring; 3. Real Time Monitoring

Data Acquisition System, from Data Recording to Post Processing

Data Acquisition System, from Data Recording to Post Processing

In order to be able to collect data from actual service environment, we will need at least two components: sensor/transducer and data acquisition/recording/logger system. Sensor will be responsible to convert the physical measurand into electrical signal (voltage, charge, capacitance, resistance) and that can be transferred and read by data acquisition system.

Running Environmental Stress Test, Simulating Thermal Fatigue

Running Environmental Stress Test, Simulating Thermal Fatigue

Like development of other test equipment, the development of climatic test chamber is also following the requirement of the test standard, both common international test standard and test standard specially developed by specific industry (electronics, automotive, defence, packaging, etc). Find out the requirement and Remember to share this with any friends or colleagues that will find it valuable.

Accelerometer Calibration, Ensuring Accuracy of Vibration Testing and Measurement

Accelerometer Calibration, Ensuring Accuracy of Vibration Testing and Measurement

These are most common questions raised by test engineer during training session after the installation of new vibration testing systems. But before going to more details regarding accelerometer calibration, it is better to understand what role is played by accelerometer during vibration testing.

Vibration Measurement, Key Factor to Run Valid Vibration Test

Vibration Measurement, Key Factor to Run Valid Vibration Test

When some of the test engineers try to run vibration test to simulate the actual vibration experience, they may experience a situation when they think their vibration test result is not valid. Why is it not valid? One simple answer, because the test procedure is unable to re-produce the same failure mode.