* Ideal for monitoring gears and bearings
* Provides an early indication of wear
* See Monitran on stand C9 at MAINTEC 2007
High Wycombe, UK - 10th January 2007. Monitran, a world leader in the design
and manufacture of vibration sensors, has launched the g-mac accelerometer
signal conditioning module as a versatile, cost-effective alternative to
traditional vibration monitoring instrumentation.
The g-mac module features signal conditioning and filtering circuitry for
identifying the small amplitude, high-frequency elements - present within
most machinery vibrations - that provide the earliest indication of wear in,
for example, bearings and gears.
Bob Pickard, Monitran's Technical Director, comments: "Normally the
tell-tale vibrations associated with mechanical wear and tear are hidden
within the overall noise of the machine. The g-mac module, in conditioning
these small amplitude, high frequency vibrations, can therefore play a
crucial role in predictive maintenance."
Whilst ideally suited for identifying gear and bearing wear, the g-mac can
also be used as a versatile and low-cost general-purpose accelerometer
signal conditioning unit. Moreover, it can be integrated into wired and
wireless networks in order to facilitate the remote monitoring of vibrations
in a wide range of industrial applications.
The g-mac module is in a standard DIN format for rail mounting, can accept
any standard two-wire accelerometer, and provides three different outputs.
These outputs are: a bespoke acceleration signal (proportional to 4-20mA or
0-10V DC); an ISO 10816-3 overall root mean squared (RMS) velocity signal
(also proportional to 4-20mA or 0-10V DC); and the raw, alternating current
(AC) generated by the accelerometer.
Pickard concludes: "As a designer and manufacturer of vibration sensors, and
as a company that works closely with end-users, we're continually investing
our expertise and knowledge into the development of cost-effective,
professional monitoring solutions. The g-mac is a prime example of a
Monitran solution that is fit-for-purpose and provides real benefits."
With a list price of ?285.00 plus GB VAT, the g-mac accelerometer signal
conditioning module is available immediately.
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About Monitran
Established in 1986 and based near High Wycombe in the UK, Monitran is a
world leader in the development and manufacture of sensors and systems for
vibration and displacement measurement. The company has the widest range of
standard vibration and displacement products available from any single
supplier and has an impressive track record of customising products for
bespoke applications.
With full ISO 9001:2000 approval, Monitran's products are used for
monitoring vibrations in machinery (such as pumps, motors, engines and drive
trains) in a diverse range of applications including automotive, aerospace,
industrial processing, power stations and wind turbines. Indeed, the
products are at home in any application where vibrations or displacements
provide early indications of mechanical wear or that a structure's integrity
has been compromised. They are also used in other vibration related
applications, such as R&D, structural testing, equipment qualification
testing and calibration.
For more information please visit www.monitran.com
