SKF Multilog On
-Line System IMx-S
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User Manual
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Installation
The installation of an IMx-S must be carried out according to the instructions and
advice given in this manual. Any deviation from these directions can be made only after
consulting with the SKF Condition Monitoring Center Luleå.
Installation errors can lead to a situation where the system does not work as intended
and machinery faults go undetected. Therefore, contact the IMx-S application engineer
at the slightest doubt during the installation.
Installation errors which require the involvement of SKF Condition
Monitoring Center Luleå personnel in order to rectify the start of
the system, might be debited.
Safety and Requirements
It is important to assess and evaluate the current site for safety instructions and
stipulations.
During the installation work, make oneself acquainted with the valid safety stipulations
for the specific machine. Different types of machines can have different safety hazards
and safety instructions. In all cases, read the instructions carefully and act accordingly.
Important - In order to fulfill fire enclosure requirements, the cabinet must always
be mounted using all four supplied mounting brackets.
IMx-S unit contains circuit boards that are static sensitive. Therefore, use appropriate
precautions to prevent ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) when handling circuit boards.
The following are some of the ways to prevent ESD:
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Use an ESD wrist strap when handling circuit boards
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Use a grounding mat when handling circuit boards
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Use correct packaging materials such as antistatic bags when transferring circuit
boards
Important - IMx-S unit contains circuit boards that are static sensitive. Therefore,
use appropriate precautions to prevent ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) when
handling circuit boards.
Mount the IMx-S unit and make sure that it is firmly attached at a location where it is
not exposed to unnecessary radiant heat or strong magnetic fields.
The ambient temperature can be found in Environmental section under Technical Data.
