
Thank you for purchasing the CMSS 785 Proximity Transducer Sys-
tem. This instruction manual (referred to as “this manual” hereafter)
explains handling instructions and precautions to be taken in respect
of the CMSS 785 Transducer system (referred to as “this unit”
hereafter).
Read this manual carefully before using the unit. If you have any
questions regarding this manual or the unit, please contact SKF
technical support group.
Product support – contact information
Product support – To request a Return Authorization, Product Cali-
bration or a Product Support Plan, go to
and use the
contact and support links on the web site.
Product sales – For information on purchasing condition monitoring
products, services or customer support, contact your local SKF sales
office.
Technical support group
Discuss/review issues of specific interest with maintenance and relia-
bility specialists from around the world at the Knowledge Centre’s
“forum and blog”. For technical support on issues like troubleshoot-
ing product installation or product performance, etc., use our techni-
cal support web page to contact one of our technical support groups.
• When using this product, it is necessary to be not only knowledge-
able about the contents of this manual, but also in respect of other
instrumentation and equipment connected to this unit. For safety,
it is necessary to be familiar with safe working practices and proce-
dures, appropriate to the installation site.
• Whilst the CMSS 785 series has been comprehensively evaluated
in respect of EMC (electro-magnetic compatibility), test and real
world conditions can differ substantially because of:
–
Intensity/source of EMI (interference)
–
Temperature and humidity
–
Equipment layout
So, it remains important to observe the precautions and follow the
instructions contained in this manual.
• This unit is comprised of the following components:
–
CMSS 75/78 sensor (referred to as probe hereafter)
–
CMSS 985 cable (hereafter known as extension cable)
–
CMSS 785 transducer (referred to as driver hereafter)
Only specific combinations of these components can be used to build
a measurement system. For guidance and examples, refer to section
2.3.
• This manual contains some explanations for supplementary parts
(sold separately), in order to explain their relationship to this unit.
• Any illustrations in this manual of such parts, should only be
regarded as illustrative and not definitive as to their actual appear-
ance, dimensions etc.
• Any company names and product names listed in this manual are
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
• When disposing of this product, make sure to follow all local laws
and regulations.
Important information
2
2