FLIR launches ‘always-on’ condition monitoring kit
03/02/2021
FLIR has introduced the FLIR SV87-KIT, which it claims offers a low-cost, easy-to-configure and 24/7 remote vibration and temperature sensing solution.On many occasions, before industrial machinery starts to show issues requiring immediate maintenance, problems can be detected through minute vibration changes. Therefore, the first component of effective condition monitoring is a combined remote vibration and temperature sensing monitoring solution. Manufacturing facilities ranging from paper mills to food and beverage processors to the oil & gas industry benefit from 24/7 remote condition monitoring of critical infrastructure and machinery.
By combining the power of FLIR’s vibration and temperature detection, industries now have a complete solution kit that maximises production output, improves worker safety and reduces operational costs, the company claims.
Vibration detection not only provides early warning to help eliminate maintenance surprises before they happen, but also empowers staff to prioritise and streamline the maintenance schedule to maximise efficiency while reducing downtime. However, traditional wired continuous vibration monitoring systems can be expensive, are not always up-to-date and can be cumbersome to install. The FLIR SV87-KIT, on the other hand, is low cost, easy to configure and can be installed on any surface with wireless connectivity to a Wi-Fi network. This also provides maintenance staff with the ability to track changes in vibration and heat in real time and over time, providing operational insights to predict potentially serious problems before failure.
The FLIR SV87-KIT includes four wireless FLIR SV87 vibration and temperature remote sensors, along with a wireless FLIR GW65 gateway for 24/7 continuous monitoring of asset vibration and temperature data. It is also expandable, with options to purchase additional SV87 remote sensors or GW65 gateways. The data can be transferred to any tablet, smartphone or computer via a Wi-Fi network and allows the user to visualise trends and receive alerts via an app or email in the event of exceeding a threshold. Configuration of thresholds can be set manually for customised applications or based on common ISO standards.
