Next-generation vibration analyser enables faster data collection and analysis

Introducing the latest in vibration analysis technology – Emerson’s CSI 2140 Machinery Health^TM Analyzer. The CSI 2140 provides superior technology for analysing machinery vibration and detecting potential problems before they lead to unplanned downtime. This new analyser delivers four-channel simultaneous data collection functionality, wireless and Bluetooth communication, and a full-colour touchscreen. It has the fastest route collection capability on the market, enabling workers to spend more time on higher-value tasks.

The analyser’s new ergonomic shape and lighter weight make data-collection routes easier on users. The thinner form is comfortable to carry on long routes and operate with one hand. The shoulder strap has a large, slip-proof padded area to reduce friction on the neck and back. Connecting the strap is as simple as the push of a button, making it easy to quickly reconfigure for left- or right-hand users. Data collection is over 50% faster than with other analysers, minimising the time spent in uncomfortable or dangerous environments and allowing technicians to complete the collection more quickly. The screen is easy to read in both direct sunlight and dark areas and auto-adjusts based on ambient lighting.

Because over 50% of mechanical issues are caused by bearing wear, effective monitoring of bearing health is a key component of a reliability programme. With four-channel data collection, users can collect vertical, horizontal, and axial readings on a sleeve bearing at the same time. Using this data and Emerson’s unique PeakVue^™ technology, reliability technicians can detect compromised bearing performance earlier than with any other measurement technique. In addition, advanced diagnostics embedded in the CSI 2140 help users drive to the root cause of mechanical issues.

Most vibration programmes require a cabled connection to the plant asset database in order to upload data for analysis. The CSI 2140 can send collected data wirelessly from the field to the office. Technicians can then continue on their route – or start another route – without a return trip to the maintenance shop. The data is also available for analysis by specialists at corporate headquarters or other locations.

Simultaneous four-channel data collection in the CSI 2140 makes easy work of many advanced analysis techniques. For example, it can be difficult to isolate the vibration within a specific motor from other sources of vibration such as an adjacent motor. Coherence measurements to identify the source of the vibration can be captured quickly by placing four sensors across two motors at once. Dual orbit plots generated from data collected from two sleeve bearings at once provide a picture of how the shaft is moving in relation to the bearing races and helps in detecting problems like shaft rubs, oil whirl and oil whip.

Additional CSI 2140 capabilities enable users to perform single, dual, or four-channel vibration analysis, cross-channel analysis, transient analysis, structural analysis, AC electric motor monitoring, and 4-plane dynamic balancing – providing a complete, easy-to-use tool for fast, accurate assessment of rotating machinery health.