Online vibration monitoring with the DiBox series
What is online vibration monitoring?
Online vibration monitoring is a continuous process for monitoring the vibrations of machines and systems in real time. Sensors are attached to critical points on the machines to record vibrations and oscillations. This data is then transmitted to a central monitoring system, which analyzes and evaluates it.
The main objectives of online vibration monitoring are the early detection of deviations and potential problems in the machinery, extending the service life of systems, improving safety and optimizing maintenance processes. Continuous monitoring enables companies to react to deviations in good time, plan maintenance work efficiently and prevent unplanned downtime. This leads to cost savings, higher productivity and safer operating conditions.
How does it work?
Running machines generate vibrations, which contain a lot of information about the machine’s condition. Acceleration sensors are used to measure vibrations. In most cases, they are installed on rolling bearing housings. For plain bearings, eddy current or laser relative displacement sensors should be considered.
If it is necessary to measure the sound intensity and/or analyze the acoustic signal in detail, microphones can be used. The signal from the sensors is processed and pre-analyzed by the DiBox monitoring and recording unit.
