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SKF Multilog On-line
System IMx-16Plus

User Manual
Part Number 15V-090-00081-100 Revision Letter A

Read this manual carefully before using the product. Failure

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Summary of Contents for IMx-16Plus

Page 1: ...134 40 SKF Multilog On line System IMx 16Plus User Manual Part Number 15V 090 00081 100 Revision Letter A Read this manual carefully before using the product Failure to follow the instructions and saf...

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Page 3: ...for more details on these benefits General Product Information General information such as product user manuals and catalogues are published on the Condition Monitoring Products site on SKF com Genera...

Page 4: ...nly asked questions FAQ how to articles technical specs installation and user manuals best practices and more Open a support ticket online now using our support request tool Customers in Europe Middle...

Page 5: ...6Plus 16 2 3 Power requirements 18 2 4 Site cabling considerations 20 2 4 1 Sensor cabling 20 2 4 2 Ethernet cabling 21 2 4 3 RS485 Modbus cabling 21 2 5 SKF Multilog On line System IMx 16Plus 21 2 5...

Page 6: ...Product specifications 49 3 1 Product labelling 49 3 2 SKF Multilog On line System IMx 16Plus 50 3 2 1 Environmental 50 3 2 2 Power 50 3 2 3 Analogue inputs 50 3 2 4 Digital inputs 51 3 2 5 Digital o...

Page 7: ...SKF Multilog On line System IMx 16Plus User Manual Revision Letter A 7 66 3 6 GPS module optional 59 4 Electrical waste 61 Appendix A Limited Warranty 63...

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Page 9: ...rview There are four digital inputs for speed it is mobile data capable and has RS485 and LAN interfaces Note that mobile data and LAN RJ45 or Wi Fi connectivity are all alternative infrastructures to...

Page 10: ...rmissible combinations of communication mode and network connection method 1 Server initiated requires a server installed on a local network with RJ45 or Wi Fi connection 2 Mobile data connectivity is...

Page 11: ...tions TCP Master RTU Master TCP Slave Supported Supported RTU Slave Supported Not supported TCP Slave RTU Slave Supported Not supported Notes The IMx 16Plus can be a slave in multiple TCP IP connectio...

Page 12: ...On line System IMx and SKF ptitude Observer and also the application note General Modbus Protocol Considerations for IMx Devices 1 3 Outer cabinet optional Where the IMx 16Plus is not located in an ex...

Page 13: ...case by together with the customer Important All unused cable openings must remain closed with blind plugs 1 4 External antenna for LTE GSM Wi fi optional SKF offer an optional external antenna that...

Page 14: ...DUCT DESCRIPTION GPS module 14 66 SKF Multilog On line System IMx 16Plus User Manual Revision Letter A Connections for the GPS module are available on the top end cap of the IMx 16Plus refer section 2...

Page 15: ...requirements of each interface for example IP addresses and subnet mask for LAN connections or intended Modbus RTU mode slave or master Amongst other things consider the lengths of all cables their ro...

Page 16: ...he required fixing points Like the IMx 8 the IMx 16Plus has a blue painted aluminium enclosure that is IP30 classified To provide higher environmental protection the IMx 16Plus should be mounted insid...

Page 17: ...IN rail mounted in IP65 cabinet The IMx 16Plus is mounted using the DIN rail bracket attached to the rear face of the device Figure 3 below Figure 3 IMx 8 IMx 16Plus DIN rail mounting bracket To mount...

Page 18: ...Plus top cover there are two sets of DC and terminals The incoming DC supply for the IMx 16Plus should be connected only to the lower set of terminals as highlighted in green Figure 4 Figure 4 Locatio...

Page 19: ...cheme should also incorporate suitable fusing or circuit breakers To prevent a hazardous event power cable return and positive wires must be secured together with a cable tie for example a nylon cable...

Page 20: ...ty warnings and guidance 2 4 1 Sensor cabling The IMx 16Plus can connect to the following sensor types Accelerometers 2 wire constant current Voltage output sensors 2 wire including externally powered...

Page 21: ...RS485 link preferably with a characteristic impedance in the range 100 to 120 Many suppliers can provide cables specifically for RS485 and serial communications links 2 5 SKF Multilog On line System...

Page 22: ...orrectly connected to another network device the green LED will illuminate and the yellow LED will flicker when there is traffic on the network Figure 6 IMx 16Plus RJ45 Ethernet connector The IMx 16Pl...

Page 23: ...dbus connections The IMx 16Plus has one 2 wire RS485 port For this there are considerations related to grounding and bus termination Figure 7 Figure 7 Modbus Bus Connection and End Termination G Groun...

Page 24: ...its top end cap so only visible when any outer cabinet is opened a green LED for Power and a red LED for System as shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 IMx 16Plus LED Indicators While the main software is read...

Page 25: ...ple connection of an accelerometer to analogue input 1 Above Figure 10 illustrates a typical example where the accelerometer has an inner screen or shield isolated from the sensor body to be grounded...

Page 26: ...nels are referenced to chassis enclosure ground take care to avoid ground loops 2 5 10 Connecting PT1000 sensors A9 to A16 The SKF Multilog IMx 16Plus supports 2 wire PT1000 temperature sensors on the...

Page 27: ...be arranged using either an existing key or a key way A sensor with suitable sensing range must be selected and gapped appropriately to accommodate any movement between sensor and target that might o...

Page 28: ...s illustrated in the following diagrams Figure 13 to Figure 15 Connect appropriately to the type of sensor being used Note that the different sensor types illustrated in these figures are supported by...

Page 29: ...input 1 Table 2 Summary of typical connection arrangements for digital inputs and sensors Sensor type Wire colour Wire function Digital input 2 wire IMx powered White Black P D G 3 wire PNP IMx power...

Page 30: ...x 16Plus relay driver outputs make available 24 V DC power for this purpose up to a maximum current of 70 mA for all relays connected Ensure then that any relays used have a coil resistance compatible...

Page 31: ...ion Generate a report that shows general IMx information current IMx network and Modbus configuration including the company and user details Update the IMx 16Plus firmware To access an IMx system user...

Page 32: ...Mx Manager app Help on using the various functionality of the SKF Multilog IMx Manager app Is available in app 2 5 15 Time synchronisation Each IMx 16Plus device has a backup power capacitor which wil...

Page 33: ...m or based on detected differences between the last two measurements The amount of the data transferred across the network is normally small but is dependent on the IMx 16Plus configuration In case of...

Page 34: ...rations and data storage schedule configured the data could be buffered for weeks up to years o When the buffer gets full the oldest data is discarded first in first out o Speed and temperature data u...

Page 35: ...corrective action For further information on RailMo refer to the SKF ptitude Observer User Manual Revision Q or later 2 6 Hardware Maintenance The IMx 16Plus hardware i e IMx 16Plus device and its as...

Page 36: ...o the IMx 16Plus top end cap refer Table 4 below and section 3 3 1 If there are no free unused 24 V DC power P connections on the top end cap then the unallocated P terminal on the bottom end cap can...

Page 37: ...al that occur in the interpretation of or due to actions taken based on information in this document 2 9 2 Rescue Button The IMx 16Plus has a rescue button that sets the device temporarily in maintena...

Page 38: ...de will resume after restart If there is no activity for 60 seconds the IMx 16Plus will automatically exit maintenance mode and reboot using the stored measurement configuration 2 9 3 Sensor circuits...

Page 39: ...digital voltmeter 2 Is the measured voltage within the expected normal working range For a typical accelerometer this would be 8 to 12 V DC NO Skip to step 3 YES The cabling to the sensor is probably...

Page 40: ...oltage close to zero NO The sensor is defective Replace the sensor YES The sensor cable or contact connector has a short circuit and requires repair replacement 4 Is the voltage close to the open circ...

Page 41: ...dentify the input terminals where the channel in question is connected to the IMx 16Plus and verify that the correct resistor is installed If all appears OK measure the DC voltage V across the channel...

Page 42: ...ement loop the sensor can be replaced by a 1 k SAT test resistor 2 5 10 1 Identify the input terminals where the channel in question is connected to the IMx 16Plus and verify that this a channel in th...

Page 43: ...hannel in question is connected to the IMx 16Plus and verify that the connections are correct If all appears OK measure the DC voltage V across the channel input using a digital voltmeter Is the volta...

Page 44: ...ype in use see also 2 5 11 3 Is sensor power supposed to be supplied by the IMx 16Plus NO Skip to step 4 dynamic oscilloscope checks YES Measure the DC voltage between the P power and G ground termina...

Page 45: ...ently whether it is expected that the relay coil is being energised or not 2 Is it expected that the coil be energised NO Skip to step 4 YES Measure the DC voltage at the relay coil terminals using a...

Page 46: ...ther by physical typically wiring issues for the RS485 bus and or configuration issues related to the protocol Modbus RTU Physically these are differential 2 wire interfaces with the two wires marked...

Page 47: ...t 9 600 or 19 200 bits per second are used If devices are differently set by configuration or otherwise communications will fail For further information on RS485 and Modbus RTU refer to the documents...

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Page 49: ...ta label Figure 18 confirms product and company information CE marking WEEE marking and RoHS compliance The QR code contains the product information shown alongside it Note the same MAC address applie...

Page 50: ...lative non condensing Measurement category II Pollution degree 2 Maximum altitude 2 000 m 6 562 feet Vibration tolerance 4 13 2 Hz 1 mm 13 2 100 Hz 0 7 g Number of axes 3 mutually perpendicular 3 2 2...

Page 51: ...l o Peak current demand from the sensor should be no greater than the limit stated even if the average demand e g per shaft rotation period is less 3 2 5 Digital outputs Three relay driver outputs Sys...

Page 52: ...II IV FFT 100 to 6 400 lines o Integration Differentiation in the frequency domain o Window function Hanning Customer formulated mathematical equations Dynamic alarm levels active range determined on...

Page 53: ...nd loops when connecting to mains powered equipment 3 2 10 Storage capacity 4 GB effective flash memory configured for pSLC pseudo single level cell mode for higher reliability than normal MLC multi l...

Page 54: ...rt for Power over Ethernet Wi Fi Connector for an external antenna where Wi fi used USB B USB mini B connector service interface LTE 1 2 Mobile data connectors for external antenna where LTE used 485...

Page 55: ...signal to A R2 Relay 2 relay driver output open collector 24V 24 V DC power for relay coil R1 Relay 1 relay driver output open collector 24V 24 V DC power for relay coil RS System relay relay driver...

Page 56: ...2 1 for overall dimensions and further notes 3 4 2 IMx 16Plus IP65 cabinets optional The SKF Multilog IMx 16Plus is usually housed within an IP65 cabinet Two versions of these optional cabinets are a...

Page 57: ...SKF Multilog On line System IMx 16Plus User Manual Revision Letter A 57 66 Important safety warning for IP rated cabinets Figure 20 CMON 4150 cabinet with pre drilled gland area Always utilise all pro...

Page 58: ...g Figure 21 CMON 4151 cabinet without pre drilled gland area 3 5 Mobile data Wi Fi antenna optional An optional antenna is available under SKF part number CMON 4142 This is the same type of mobile dat...

Page 59: ...TS 2 1 GHz Wi Fi 2 4 GHz DCS 1800 MHz PCS 1900 MHz LTE 2 6 GHz 4G LTE 791 960 1710 2690 MHz Note that Bluetooth support in the IMx 16Plus remains via the USB Bluetooth dongle and not the optional ante...

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Page 61: ...ectrical waste and electrical equipment should be recycled as specified by the WEEE directive and not be placed in the general refuse Product should be sent to an approved recycling centre for safe re...

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Page 63: ...F may at its sole option modify repair replace the Product or reimburse Buyer for any payment made by Buyer to SKF for the purchase price of the Product with such reimbursement being pro rated over th...

Page 64: ...Multilog Condition Monitoring Unit CMU Multilog Local Monitoring Unit LMU and the proprietary SKF communications interface with the host computer FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Products warranted for five 5 years...

Page 65: ...nty exists shall be covered by the 90 day warranty stated above THIRD PARTY PRODUCT WARRANTIES For any third party products sold to Buyer by SKF SKF will transfer to Buyer any warranties made by the a...

Page 66: ...R LOSS COST OR EXPENSE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES IF ANY PROVIDED BY SKF AND THIS DISCLAIMER SHALL EXTEND AS WELL TO ANY LIABILITY FOR NONPERFORMANCE CAU ED BY KF GROSS OR OR...

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