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Table 1: IPS Beacon factory default settings
Parameter
Default setting
(metric units)
Default setting
(US units)
X-axis vibration
alarm level
9.4 mm/s
0.38 in./sec
Y-axis vibration
alarm level
9.4 mm/s
0.38 in./sec
Z-axis vibration
alarm level
9.4 mm/s
0.38 in./sec
Temperature
alarm level
85 °C
185 °F
Vibration
readings type
RMS
Data log interval
5 minutes
Average number
of readings for
alarm limit
2 readings
See section 5,
Custom configuration programming
, to
change any of the above settings.
3.2 Alarm mode
By default the IPS Beacon enters alarm mode when
the average of two readings, of either vibration or
temperature, exceed the predefined alarm limits.
Alarm mode is indicated with a flashing red light. The
user should do a physical detailed analysis of the
equipment being monitored when the alarm is
activated. (See Table 2
Table 2: LED indicator lights description with
PUM installed
LED
State
Description
GREEN
3 quick
flashes
Indicates that IPS Beacon has been
powered on
GREEN
Flash every
5 seconds
Normal operation – vibration and
temperature are within acceptable limits
RED
Flash every
5 seconds
Current alarm – one of the
measurements has exceeded its alarm
limit and has not returned within the
acceptable range
RED &
GREEN
Flash every
5 seconds
Alarm – one of the measurements
previously exceeded its alarm limit, but has
now returned within the acceptable range
3.3 Performance and operation limits
This product has been selected to meet the
specification of your purchase order.
The following data is included as additional
information to help with your installation. This is
typical information and if required, a definitive
statement for your application can be obtained from
Flowserve.
3.3.1 IPS Beacon nomenclature
Table 3: IPS Beacon nomenclature
Flowserve
item code
Generic
designation
Specifications
Material
9050
VB-105
IPS Beacon compact
monitor
316L SS
Fastener
M6 (¼ - 28)
18-8
This product must not be operated
beyond the parameters specified for the application.
If there is any doubt as to the suitability of the product
for the application intended, contact the manufacturer
for advice.
IPS Beacon material compatibility is
the responsibility of the end user.
3.3.2 Sensor specifications
Table 4: IPS Beacon and sensor specifications
IPS Beacon components
Channels (internal)
1-battery voltage, 1-onboard
temperature, 3-vibration (X, Y, Z)
Measurement rates
1 to 60 minutes
Ambient temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F) to +85 °C (185 °F)
Power requirement
3.6 VDC internal battery pack
Outer shell
316LSS with Borosilicate glass lens
Mounting
M6 (¼ x 28) stud mount
IPS Beacon sensor components
Variable
Limit
Vibration (velocity)
Tri axis 0-25 mm/s (0 – 1 IPS) peak or
RMS. Ac/- 10 % full scale
Surface temperature (T
s
)
measurement range
-40 °C (-
40 °F) ≤ T
s
≤ +93.33 °C (200
°F). Ac/-2.8 °C (5 °F)
IPS Beacon
operational state
Battery life
Normal operating and
environmental conditions
4 years with 5 minute sampling
Alarm mode
4 years
Note: Measurement accuracy for surface temperature (range -40 to
93.33 °C) and vibration (range 0 to 25 mm/s) is absolute accuracy of
the measurement relative to a known, calibrated device. Values
shown represent the expected performance operating under steady
state conditions at 23 °C (73 °F) with no external interferences.
Note: The IPS Beacon temperature measurement is optimized for
surface temperature readings of an operating bearing housing.
3.3.3 Battery
The IPS Beacon battery is not
replaceable.
You must replace the entire unit once the battery runs
out of power. The battery life is not covered as part
of the standard device warranty. Table 4 shows the
average battery life under normal and alarm mode
operating conditions.
