Product category:
Accelerometers and Vibration Sensors
News Release from: Monitran | Subject: G-mac
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 January 2007
Signal conditioner helps spot bad
vibrations
Accelerometer signal conditioning module is a versatile, cost-effective alternative to traditional vibration monitoring instrumentation.
Monitran 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
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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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 ISO10816-3 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 GBP 285.00 plus VAT, the g-mac accelerometer signal conditioning module is available immediately.
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