The harsh environment MPB10 Multi-Physics Box bolts on to industrial machines, including electric motors, pumps, fans and conveyor systems.
“The MPB10 provides service data to enable predictive maintenance practices that can improve plant availability, maximise operating life, protect product quality and protect process quality,” according to the company.
Using micromachined sensors, vibration are detected over ±8g in all three axes, as are shocks up to 200g. Multi-stage alerts can be set to monitor vibration thresholds according to the requirements of DIN ISO 10816-3 in rotating machines.
Stand-alone, it can can transmit data over IO-Link to a machine control, or can output the simple alarm switching signal when values exceed pre-configured thresholds.
Users have the option to visualise real-time and historic data from on customisable dashboards using the company’s ‘Monitoring Box’ digital service. “Via the Monitoring Box, operators can also receive notifications via email, or provide data for integration into cloud-based applications,” it said.
Machine-dependant pre-processing can be applied, according to the company: “Indicative vibration values in the time and frequency range are significantly easier to interpret than raw data, helping to detect, for example, insufficient lubrication, bearing damage or motor imbalances.”
The 28 x 28 x 19mm stainless-steel housing is rated at IP68, and the delivers consistent contact temperature data between -40 and +80°C, said Sick, even in dusty or wet environments.
Supply is 10 to 30Vdc at ≤200mA and <350mW.
It mounts using a single M3, or to curved surfaces using the supplied mounting plate, ideally fixed close to the machine’s bearings. Epoxy glue or welding are mounting alternatives.
