Protection
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SKF Multilog On-Line System IMx-M
User Manual
Master Project File (*.mhf)
contains the hierarchy configuration of the project
(plant) and CMM comments of each channel.
Network Configuration File (*.imx)
contains the network configuration of a slot.
This network configuration file is downloaded to the CMM via its front panel (type 2)
USB connector.
Slot Configuration File (*.bin)
contains the machine protection configurations of a
slot (configuration of PRM and the associated RLM). This file is downloaded
separately to the protection module via its front panel (Mini B) USB connector.
This means that for an IMx-M rack with all four slots populated, shall need to have nine
files created (one master project file, four network configuration files and four slot
configuration files) with eight of those files being downloaded to the rack.
Figure 2 - 35.
Dual Configuration Download.
Important - PC connection to the condition monitoring module must only be
made via an SKF USB Isolator.
PC connection to the protection module must similarly also only be made via an
SKF mini-USB Isolator.
Important - A slot Configuration File cannot be downloaded to the protection
module while the slot is still ARMED. The procedure for slot disarm is detailed in
Important - With PCs running either Windows 7 or Windows 8, the required
USB drivers will be downloaded and installed automatically. For PCs running legacy
OSes (such as Windows XP), please refer to the @ptitude Observer installation DVD.
