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Accelerometer Mounting
Accelerometer Mounting
Hardware and Installation
Hardware and Installation
Techniques
Techniques
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Mounting Considerations
Mounting Considerations
! Is the location for monitoring in a safe,
accessible location?
! Can the accelerometer be permanently mounted?
! Can the machine be faced properly?
! Mounting location
! Where is the best location?
! Are there obstacles?
! What are the frequencies of interest?
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Accelerometer Mounting
Accelerometer Mounting
! Hardware Selection
! Mounting Location
! Surface Preparation
! Mounting Resonance's
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Mounting Technique Determines
Mounting Technique Determines
the Mounted Resonance
the Mounted Resonance
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Probe Tips
Probe Tips
! Use on difficult to reach areas
and aluminum motor frames
! Do not use for measurements
less than 10 Hz
! Mounted Resonance
800 - 1500 Hz
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Magnets for Curved Surfaces
Magnets for Curved Surfaces
! Use on irregular and curved
surfaces
! Magnet made of Alnico 5
! Includes 1/4-28 Stud
! Mounted Resonance
3000 to 7000 Hz
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Magnets for Flat Surfaces
Magnets for Flat Surfaces
! Use on flat surfaces or magnet
pads
! Magnet made of Rare Earth
Material
! Some have an integral 1/4-28
mounting stud while others
have a 1/4-28 Tapped Hole
! Other stud sizes are available
! Mounted Resonance
5000 to 10,000 Hz
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Mounting Pads
Mounting Pads
! Mounts quickly like a
magnet
! Uses dual lead threads
for less than 1 full turn
! High mounting
resonance like a stud
! Reduces cable and wrist
fatigue
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Adhesive Mounting Pads
Adhesive Mounting Pads
! Provides adequate
frequency response
! Pad available for most
common thread sizes
! Pad available for tapped
holes for use with
accelerometers that use
captive screws
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Adhesive Mounting
Adhesive Mounting
! Spot Face Surface
! Abrade Surface
! Clean Surface
! Use Proper Adhesive
! VersiLock

406 / Cat 19
! Loctite

Depend
! Loctite

Liquid Metal
! Use Proper Mix Ratios
608 R.1
Integral Stud
Isolation Layer
Epoxy Filler
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Mounting Studs
Mounting Studs
! Provides highest frequency
response
! Various Stud sizes are
available
! Captive Screws with are
available with various
mounting threads
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Stud Mounting
Stud Mounting
! Tap Drill Hole to
Proper Depth
! Spot Face Surface
Perpendicular to Hole
! Tap Proper Threads
607.cdr R.2
.004 C
.001
-C-
> 1.26"
0.735"
Surfac e
Fac ing
63
0.25"
! Ensure Flatness, Surface Texture, and
Perpendicularity
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Advantages of Permanently
Advantages of Permanently
Mounted Sensors
Mounted Sensors
! Safety
! Convenience
! Repeatability of Data
! Faster Data Collection
! Reduces Auto Collection Errors
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Coupling Fluids
Coupling Fluids
! Coupling fluids should
be used between the
sensor and mounting
surface interfaces
Coupling fluids
include:
" Silicone Grease
" Oil
" Petroleum Jelly
/ Beeswax
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Mounting Responses
Mounting Responses
Probe Tip
Curved Surface Magnet
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Mounting Responses
Mounting Responses
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Flat Magnet
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Mounting Resonance's
Mounting Resonance's
! Mounting Resonance's can amplify high
frequency signals and increase overload
! Mounting Resonance's can appear to be
severe rolling element and gear mesh faults
KNOW YOUR
KNOW YOUR
MOUNTING
MOUNTING
CONDITIONS!
CONDITIONS!
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Mounting Location
Mounting Location
! Mount in the load zone
! Mount as close to the point
of interest
! Low profile, side exit
designs for confined areas
! Side exit allows for neat
cable routing
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Switchable Junction Boxes
Switchable Junction Boxes
Junction Boxes:
Provide connection
centers for terminating
cables and connecting
to Portable Data
Collectors. They can
used in industrial
applications and can be
powered.