Emerson Enhances Predictive Maintenance with Expanded Capability of Portable Vibration Analyzer
By observing the structural characteristics of machines, analysts are frequently able to determine the root cause of mechanical faults and initiate proactive maintenance, which can increase plant availability and reduce overall maintenance costs. Due to its modular design, any CSI 2130 can be upgraded in the field to add these advanced applications, making it the most powerful portable vibration analyzer for machinery health management.
The Cascade application documents the behavior of a machine during start-up or coast-down. It can also be used to observe machine operation during its break-in period or as a known mechanical defect degrades toward failure.
The Advanced Transient application captures raw vibration signals over an extended period. These signals can then be processed to give analysts better knowledge of the precise behavior of a machine during changes in operation. Critical information about machinery health can be used to initiate maintenance procedures that will have a positive impact on equipment availability and performance.
The ODS/Modal Analysis application makes it easy to study a machine's structural characteristics in depth by modeling its operation. An array of measurement points provides the data required for such advanced analysis. This data is then uploaded to the companion PC software to generate an accurate simulation of machine behavior during operation.
Users of the CSI 2130 Machinery Health Analyzer gain additional benefits when it is used in conjunction with Emerson's AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager software application that makes the condition of critical mechanical equipment readily available to key plant decisionmakers.
Emerson's Machinery Health Management solutions are key elements of the PlantWeb® digital plant architecture. PlantWeb integrates process automation and asset management in a network of predictive intelligence. From a solid foundation of intelligent plant assets, the digital network of the PlantWeb architecture delivers predictive diagnostic information that is actionable by Emerson's systems and software. In addition, Emerson's comprehensive PlantWeb services help users extract the full value from their technology investments, resulting in improved process availability, increased productivity, and reduced equipment cost-of-ownership.
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Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader
in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil
and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other
industries. Asset Optimization, www.assetweb.com, a division of Emerson Process
Management, is a leading worldwide supplier of services and technologies to increase the
availability and performance of production assets for improved bottom line results. Asset
Optimization plays a key role in Emerson's mission of combining superior products and
technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance
services to help customers achieve the potential of their operations. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Daniel®; DeltaVTM, Ovation®, AMS Suite,
and CSI.
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St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and
engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics
and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and
appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2003 were $14 billion.