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Product Description

General description i-ALERT

 Condition Monitor

Description

The i-ALERT Condition Monitor is a compact, battery-operated monitoring device that continuously
measures the vibration and temperature of  the pump power end. The condition monitor uses blinking red
LEDs to alert the pump operator when the pump exceeds pre-set vibration and temperature limits. This
allows the pump operator to make changes to the process or the pump before a catastrophic failure
occurs. The condition monitor is also equipped with a single green LED to indicate when it is operational
and has sufficient battery life.

Alarm mode

The condition monitor enters alarm mode when either vibration or temperature limits are exceeded over
two consecutive readings within a ten minute period. Alarm mode is indicated with two red flashing LEDs
within two second intervals.

Temperature and vibration limits

Variable

Limit

Temperature

195°F (91°C)

Vibration

100% increase over the baseline level

Battery life

The i-ALERT Condition Monitor 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 five-year pump warranty.
This table shows the average condition monitor battery life under normal and alarm-mode operating
conditions.

Condition monitor operational state

Battery life

Normal operating and environmental conditions

Three to five years

Alarm mode

One year

Product Description

i-ALERT

 Condition Monitor Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

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Summary of Contents for Goulds Pumps i-ALERT

Page 1: ...Goulds Pumps Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual i ALERT Condition Monitor ...

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Page 3: ...dition Monitor 13 Installation 14 Attach the i ALERT Condition Monitor to the pump 14 Commissioning Startup Operation and Shutdown 15 Activate the i ALERT Condition Monitor 15 i ALERT Condition Monitor routine operation 16 Deactivate the i ALERT Condition Monitor 16 Reset the i ALERT Condition Monitor 16 Maintenance 17 Guidelines for i ALERT Condition Monitor disposal 17 Troubleshooting 18 i ALERT...

Page 4: ...y 2 Note any damaged or missing items on the receipt and freight bill 3 File a claim with the shipping company if anything is out of order If the product has been picked up at a distributor make a claim directly to the distributor Product warranty Coverage ITT undertakes to remedy faults in products from ITT under these conditions The faults are due to defects in design materials or workmanship Th...

Page 5: ...e adhered to Trapped liquid can rapidly expand and result in a violent explosion and injury Never apply heat to impellers propellers or their retaining devices to aid in their removal Do not change the service application without the approval of an authorized ITT representative Never operate the pump below the minimum rated flow when dry or without prime Never operate the pump without safety devic...

Page 6: ...stalled in any potentially explosive atmosphere General guidelines ATEX compliance is only fulfilled when the pump is operated within its intended use for example within its intended hydraulic range The conditions of the service must not be changed without approval of an authorized ITT representative When installing or maintaining ATEX compliant pumps follow these guidelines Always install ATEX ap...

Page 7: ...plosive gas atmosphere Make sure that thermal contacts are connected to a protection circuit according to the approval classification of the product Intrinsically safe circuits are normally required for the automatic level control system by the level regulator if mounted in zone 0 The yield stress of fasteners must be in accordance with the approval drawing and the product specification Make sure ...

Page 8: ...roups E F and G Class 3 Div 1 Hazardous Locations ATEX IECEx Group IIC Category Ex ia Temperature Class T4 for ambients up to 100ºC ATEX Marking Ex II 1 G 2D Barcode Here CSA certification Intrinsically safe for Class I Div 1 Groups A B C D Class II Div 1 Groups E F G Class III Certified to Canadian and US requirements SERIAL NO YEAR OF MANUFACTURE HERE Introduction and Safety 6 i ALERT Condition ...

Page 9: ...Certificates of conformance CSA Certificate Introduction and Safety i ALERT Condition Monitor Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 7 ...

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Page 11: ...ATEX notification Introduction and Safety i ALERT Condition Monitor Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 9 ...

Page 12: ...IECEx Certificate of Conformity Introduction and Safety 10 i ALERT Condition Monitor Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual ...

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Page 14: ...Chinese Certificate of Conformity Introduction and Safety 12 i ALERT Condition Monitor Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual ...

Page 15: ...en either vibration or temperature limits are exceeded over two consecutive readings within a ten minute period Alarm mode is indicated with two red flashing LEDs within two second intervals Temperature and vibration limits Variable Limit Temperature 195 F 91 C Vibration 100 increase over the baseline level Battery life The i ALERT Condition Monitor battery is not replaceable You must replace the ...

Page 16: ...tor can be hot Tools required 5 32 inch hex wrench 1 Attach the condition monitor 761B to the bearing frame 228A using the hex head screw 372T provided 372T 228A 761B 2 Tighten the hex head screw with a 5 32 inch hex wrench to 6 ft lbs 8 Nm Installation 14 i ALERT Condition Monitor Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual ...

Page 17: ...ll magnet on the condition monitor over the ITT logo and then remove it as this example shows Magnet 761B When the condition monitor is activated it 1 Displays a series of red LEDs followed by a solid green LED 2 Collects eight samples that are spaced one second apart 3 Averages these readings to establish the baseline vibration level 4 Flashes a green LED after approximately twelve seconds For th...

Page 18: ...ndition monitor resulting in improper alarm levels or loss of monitoring Deactivate the i ALERT Condition Monitor NOTICE Always deactivate the condition monitor when the pump is going to be shut down for an extended period of time Failure to do so will result in reduced battery life 1 Touch and hold a small magnet to the condition monitor over the ITT logo until the red LEDs blink three times This...

Page 19: ... fire This could result in death or serious injury Guidelines The battery contained in the condition monitor does not contain enough lithium to qualify as reactive hazardous waste Use these guidelines when disposing of the condition monitor The condition monitor is safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream Adhere to local laws when you dispose of the condition monitor Maintenance i AL...

Page 20: ... is malfunctioning Consult your ITT representative for a warranty replacement The red LEDs are flashing but the temperature and vibration are at acceptable levels The baseline is bad Check the temperature and vibration levels and reset the condition monitor The unit is malfunctioning Consult your ITT representative for a warranty replacement Troubleshooting 18 i ALERT Condition Monitor Installatio...

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Page 24: ...rols Contact Us Goulds Pumps has offices warehouses and manufacturing facilities worldwide while doing business in over 100 countries in the Americas Europe the Middle East and Asia Pacific To find your nearest distributor use our convenient Sales and Service Locator found on our Web site Visit our Web site for the latest version of this document and more information Goulds Pumps 2010 ITT Corporat...

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