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VCMOnline ®
The latest standard for online machine surveillance
The VCMOnline ® system provides cost effective, continuous surveillance of
your mining or wind farm assets. VCMOnline ® is a flexible, modular system that
continually and automatically evaluates machine operating condition.
VCMOnline ® instantly notifies you when potential problems arise, helping you
avoid costly downtime. The VCMOnline ® system allows you to safely and
accurately monitor machines in dangerous and inaccessible environments.
VCMOnline ® connectivity
Each VCMOnline ® data acquisition device connects directly into the LAN / WAN
or through a wireless mesh network within your plant. The VCMOnline ® modular
system can consist of a stand-alone device, single user PC or network interfaced
remote monitoring endpoints. The VCMOnline ® module can be as small as
required or can be easily expanded to meet your requirements.
VCManager ® software
• Displays spectra, time waveforms, overalls
• Schedules data collection intervals
• Automatically checks alarms
• Controls status LEDs automatically
• 2 to 16 channels in which up to 2 can be tachometer inputs
• 9/36 VDC
• Screw terminals
• 2 relays
VCMServer ® software
For network implementations, the VCMOnline ® remote modules are managed
by the VCMServer ® software package. VCMServer ® software collects data
from the VCMOnline ® remote modules and deposits this data into a centralized
SQL database, checks for alarm conditions and handles notifications to key
personnel via E-Mail or pager text .
VCMServer ® also:
• Notifies the alarm condition and spectra overall value through an OPC link.
• Controls the remote modules relay outputs based on alarm condition.
• Runs as a service on the client server.
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• Can run as multiple instances on the one server.
• One instance of the VCMServer ® has the capacity to manage up to 500
remote modules.
VCMOnline ® - the complete surveillance system
The VCMOnline ® monitoring system is built on a foundation of data acquisition
modules measuring between 2 and 16 channels. This provides a flexible,
customizable solution, designed to suit each and every requirement. Additional
channels can be activated electronically as your needs expand. LED indicators
provide a easily interpretable visual display of the current status of the
VCMOnline ® module. Each module provides two configurable relay outputs,
providing the ability to activate audible alarms, warning lights or machine
shutdowns when a particular alarm state is detected.
Speed reference is acquired by up to 2 tachometer inputs. The tachometer inputs
are connected to the analog inputs of the VCMOnline ® module, ensuring
accurate order tracking when needed. Pulse-type speed input gives you the
capability to configure the number of tachometer pulses per revolution.
Each VCMOnline ® module utilizes an Ethernet connection or 900MHz wireless
modem to transfer the data to the host computer. Simply connect the remote
module directly into your plant’s existing wired network, or for that difficult to
monitor machine or wind turbine, simply integrate the remote module(s) into a
wireless mesh network.
Key features
• Modular design for system expansion
• Compact, easy to install
• 2 to 16 channel options, expandable in the field
• Powerful VCManager ® vibration analysis software
• Simultaneous channel data sampling on all channels
• Integrated wireless mesh network connectivity
• Stand alone capability
• Single user PC or network compatible
• Ethernet wired or wireless connection
• 16 bit analog to digital conversion
• Intelligently designed to accept machine data from the following sensor types:
- Accelerometers
- Velocity probes
- Proximity probes
- AC/DC signal
- 4–20 mA
• Automatic detection and reporting of alarms
• Monitoring personnel alerted by e-mail or text message
• Event-triggered data collection
• VCMBreeze ® web-based machine reporting tool
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Increase your awareness
Vibration analysis is the industry-preferred technology that allows you to monitor
and accurately assess the health of your machinery. Continuous online
surveillance is the most effective way to implement a vibration analysis program
that will most dramatically minimize production losses and drive down the overall
cost of maintenance. In order to provide you the clearest possible picture of your
machine operating condition, the VCMOnline ® system can measure and record
many different process parameters. This gives you the ability to trend and trigger
alarms providing you the capability to assess not only vibration related faults, but
also to analyzed how your machines are performing on a continuous basis.
VCManager ® – advanced software
The powerful VCManager ® vibration analysis software is the cornerstone of
Monitek’s online systems. Configured for a single user PC or as a network
accessible application, VCManager ® provides evaluation of problems. View the
plant status at a glance – VCManager ® and VCMBreeze ® provide visual
notification of the current alarm levels. VCMServer ® utilizes the data within the
network database, which has been updated by VCManager ®, to manage the
VCMOnline ® system in a network configuration.
Monitek will assist you to set up measurement parameters and alarm values
using Monitek’s Smart Alarm System, then fine-tune alarm limits with statistical
analysis based on each machine’s historical data. VCManager ® or
VCMServer ® will notify plant personnel by text message and/or e-mail when
your machine develops a problem, dependant on system configuration.
Time waveforms, FFT, overall vibration values, bearing demodulation, phase,
speed and interactive charting are some of the VCManager ®’s software’s
diagnostic capabilities, allowing you to investigate specific machine problems
with ease.
The VCMOnline ® system can be configured to collect data when specified
operating conditions exist. For example, running speed is measured during data
collection to ensure suitability of data. The VCMOnline ® system can also collect
additional data, and increase the data collection frequency, when alarm
conditions occur.
The VCManager ® and VCMServer ® software packages are OPC data
acquisition compliant which makes integration with your plant’s DCS or SCADA
system seamless.
VCManager ® provides the following key benefits,
through our key applications
• Information Networking – through VCManager ® (Network License)
• View machine status anywhere anytime – through VCMBreeze ®
• Receive alarm notifications at any location 24/7
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• Enhance your existing plant monitoring system – through VCManager’s ® and
VCMServer’s ® OPC functionality
• Minimize man power allocated for routine data collection by utilizing the stand
alone collection and analysis capabilities of VCMOnline ®
• Automated database file management with built in routine backups and data
thinning
VCMOnline ® data acquisition modules
The VCManager ® software package is utilized to establish application
configuration settings such as, time intervals that data is to be measured, data
acquisition parameters and any additional criteria which must be met before a
measurement is taken. These settings are then communicated to the
VCMOnline ® data acquisition module allowing it to operate autonomously. The
VCMOnline ® data acquisition module communicates the data it collects back to
the centralized database as measurements are taken. If the communications link
is broken, the VCMOnline ® data acquisition module will retain the data until the
communications link is restored and the data has successfully been archived.
When the VCMOnline ® data acquisition module returns the data to the network
database, VCManager ® or VCMServer ®, dependant on system configuration,
will process the data, check the data for alarm conditions, report alarm status and
write the data and processed information into the centralized database.
VCMOnline ® System Configuration
Simplicity and ease of use are important attributes of the VCMOnline ®
System. This makes configuring and maintaining the online system trouble free.
Initial setup is simple. From the main screen you can:
• Configure the measurement capabilities of the module
• Assign a schedule allowing you to specify how often a recording should be
taken
• Associate measurement criteria with a particular schedule entry
• Perform diagnostics and maintenance of the remote modules
• Choose when a relay should be activated according to which alarm
condition is present
• • Enter a description for each tachometer and the number of pulses per
revolution
• • Specify what type of sensor will be attached to each channel
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Specifications
Model: VCMOnline ®
Analog Inputs
Number of Channels
2 to 16
Simultaneous Channels
2 to 16
Compatible Sensors
AC-Coupled Ranges
Accelerometer, Velocity
Transducers, Displacement
Probes, Voltage, 4-20mA
0V to 20V
-20V to 0V
20V Peak -Peak
Sensor Drive Current
4mA @ 18 V
A to D Conversion
Input Impedance
24 Bits
> 100 kΩ
DC-Coupled Ranges
Analog Measurements
Measurement Types
Quantities
Max Value (Accelerometer)
Max Value (Velocity
Sensor)
Max. Value (Displacement
Sensor)
Dynamic Range
Harmonic Distortion
Remarks
Configurable in blocks of 2.
The tachometer input
utilizes up to 2 of the input
channels.
Equal to the number of
configured channels
4-20mA sensors will require
external resistor.
Selectable to suit sensor
type
Allows for ± 10V sensor
swing
Enabled for ICP® type
sensors
Single Value, Time
waveform
Acceleration, Velocity,
Displacement, User-Scaled
±100 g
± 100 in/s
with 100mV/g sensor
with 100mV/in/s sensor
±100 mil
With 100mV/mil sensor
> 95 dB
Less than –70dB typical
Accuracy
±1%
AC Frequency Response
±3 dB from 0Hz to 25kHz
Other noise and distortion
are lower
For DC and AC measured
at 100Hz
Standard Configuration
±3 dB from 0Hz to 77kHz
High Frequency
Configuration
High frequency response
also applies to DC ranges,
Acceleration and Velocity
Signal Processing
Time Waveform
200 Seconds
All the analog inputs are
simultaneous and can be
order tracked.
Tachometer Inputs
Number
2 maximum
The tachometer input
utilizes 0 or more analog
inputs.
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Specifications
Model: VCMOnline ®
Range
0.1 Hz to 25 kHz
Recommended Sensor
Hall Effect
Power Supply to Sensor
Input Type
12 V
Optically isolated, accepts
TTL
2.5 V min, 12V max, offstate <0.8V
TTL Input Pulses
Relay Outputs
Number
Type
Voltage and Current Rating
Controlled by
2
SPST, normally open
250 VAC or 30 VDC, 5 A
VCManager ®
Status Indicators
System Status
Relay Status
2 x LEDs
2 x LEDs
Comms and Power
Network Comms - Ethernet
Divided by number of
pulses per revolution
Also optical, laser and
Keyphasor® tachometer
sensors
User configurable, based
on alarms
Ethernet v2.0, IEE 802.3,
TCP/IP, 10/100baseT
(optimum), 2400 bps (min)
Ethernet Network
Connection, Link Speed
Wireless Comms
Wireless Range
Power Supply
900 MHz
10 Miles
250mA @ 9V to 36V
Mechanical
Mounting
Standard 35mm DIN rail
Size
5” x 8” x 2” (W x L x H)
Environmental
Temperature Range
Remarks
Humidity
-10° C to 60° C (14 to 140)
°F
95% RH non-condensing
Analysis Software
Name
VCManager ®
For installation in enclosed
control cabinet
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we advise that information in this document may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical
errors. Monitek, Inc. may at any time and without notice make improvements and/or changes in
the products described in this information.
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