AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor
User Guide
User Guide
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August 2020
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Software Registration
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+63.2.702.1111 (Rest of world)
Email:
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Safety messages...............................................................................................................................5
1.2 Symbols............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Considerations................................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Return of materials...........................................................................................................................7
1.5 Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.6 Device variables..............................................................................................................................13
1.7 Variable mappings..........................................................................................................................14
Chapter 2 Configuration...............................................................................................................15
2.1 Setup overview...............................................................................................................................15
2.2 Pre-configuration........................................................................................................................... 16
2.3 Configuration overview.................................................................................................................. 17
2.4 Configuration with AMS Device Manager........................................................................................20
2.5 Configure with Trex Communicator................................................................................................37
2.6 Configuration options.................................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3 Installation...................................................................................................................43
3.1 Device handling..............................................................................................................................43
3.2 Mounting tools and supplies...........................................................................................................43
3.3 Mounting mechanisms...................................................................................................................44
3.4 Mount the device........................................................................................................................... 48
3.5 Change the battery.........................................................................................................................49
Chapter 4 Operation.................................................................................................................... 51
4.1 Verify the device is operational.......................................................................................................51
4.2 Verify operation with Emerson Wireless Gateway...........................................................................51
4.3 Verify operation with AMS Trex Communicator..............................................................................52
4.4 Check device status........................................................................................................................53
4.5 Device variable ranges....................................................................................................................54
4.6 Device operating limits...................................................................................................................54
4.7 Clean the device............................................................................................................................. 54
Chapter 5 Overall Velocity, PeakVue, and temperature................................................................ 55
5.1 Overall Velocity.............................................................................................................................. 55
5.2 PeakVue......................................................................................................................................... 58
5.3 Temperature.................................................................................................................................. 62
Appendix A Specifications and reference data.................................................................................65
A.1 Functional specifications................................................................................................................ 65
A.2 Physical specifications.................................................................................................................... 66
A.3 Performance specifications............................................................................................................ 66
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A.4 Radio specifications........................................................................................................................67
A.5 Device variable alert limits..............................................................................................................67
Appendix B Product certifications................................................................................................... 73
B.1 Approved manufacturing locations................................................................................................ 73
B.2 Wireless certifications.................................................................................................................... 73
B.3 Ordinary location certification (CSA)...............................................................................................75
B.4 CE mark..........................................................................................................................................75
B.5 Hazardous locations certifications.................................................................................................. 77
B.6 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment..................................................................................... 79
Appendix C Third-party licenses......................................................................................................81
C.1 Dust SmartMeshSDK C Library........................................................................................................81
Index .................................................................................................................................... 83
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1 Introduction
1.1 Safety messages
Instructions in this manual may require special precautions to ensure the safety of the
personnel performing the operations.
The AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device must be installed to ensure a minimum separation of 20 cm from all persons.
Refer to the following safety messages before performing an operation preceded by the
warning symbol:
WARNING
Failure to follow these installation guidelines can result in death or serious injury. Only
qualified personnel should install the AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury:
• Before connecting a Field Communicator in an explosive environment, make sure the
instruments are installed in accordance with applicable field wiring practices.
• Verify that the operating environment of the AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor is
consistent with the appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
1.2 Symbols
Note
This symbol marks passages that contain important information.
CAUTION
This symbol marks operations that can lead to malfunctions or faulty measurements, but
will not damage the device.
DANGER
This symbol indicates actions that can lead to property damage or personal injury.
The symbols on the device signify compliance to the following:
Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
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Regulatory Compliance Mark Australia
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Lithium-ion cell recyclable
The documentation must be completely read and understood before installing and
commissioning the device. Observe all safety-related instructions in this document.
Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Directive
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1.3 Considerations
General
Electrical vibration sensors, such as accelerometers, produce low-level signals proportional
to their sensed vibration. With simple HART configuration, the monitor converts the lowlevel sensor signal to a wireless-enabled signal.
Commissioning
The monitor can be commissioned before or after installation. You can commission it on
the bench before installation to ensure proper operation and to be familiar with its
functions.
Make sure the instruments are installed in accordance with applicable field wiring
practices.
The AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor is powered whenever the battery is installed.
Installation
When choosing an installation location and position, provide ample access to the monitor.
The device should be mounted vertically, perpendicular to the shaft and on the bearing
case. Horizontal mounting is also an option. For more information, see Installation.
Battery
The AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor uses an off-the-shelf Tadiran TL-4920/VE battery.
The battery comes with the device but it is not connected when the device is shipped. You
need to connect the battery before configuring and installing the device.
Environmental
The monitor operates within specifications for ambient temperatures between –40°F and
185°F (–40°C and 85°C).
Verify that the operating environment of the monitor is consistent with the appropriate
hazardous location certifications.
1.4 Return of materials
You may need to ship the device to an Emerson Product Service Center for return or
replacement in case of warranty issues. Before shipping, contact Emerson Product Support
to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number and receive additional
instructions.
Emerson Product Support contact information:
Phone
Email
Web
Toll free 800.833.8314 (U.S. and Canada)
+1.512.832.3774 (Latin America)
+63.2 702.1111 (Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East)
ap-sms@emerson.com
http://www.emerson.com/en-us/contact-us
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Note
If the monitor has been exposed to hazardous substances, a Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) must be included with the returned materials. An MSDS is required by law to be
available to people exposed to specific hazardous substances.
Shipping considerations for wireless products (Lithium Batteries)
• The unit was shipped to you with the battery inside but disconnected. Connect the
battery for proper operation.
• Primary lithium batteries are regulated in transportation by the U.S. Department of
Transportation, and are also covered by IATA (International Air Transport Association),
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), and ADR (European Ground
Transportation of Dangerous Goods).
• It is the responsibility of the shipper to ensure compliance with these or any other local
requirements. Please consult current regulations and requirements before shipping.
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1.5 Overview
The manual
This User Guide applies to the AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor, a triaxial vibration
measurement device designed for use on a WirelessHART network.
Use this manual to install, operate, and maintain the device.
The monitor
The AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor is an installation-ready solution that monitors
vibration and temperature in rotating equipment in hard-to-reach locations.
The AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor also provides a variety of monitor and sensor
configurations. It has built-in radio and four integral sensors:
• X and Y MEMS
• Z MEMS High Sensitivity, High Bandwidth (Vibration & PeakVue)
• Temperature sensor
The Z accelerometer has the highest bandwidth and is considered the primary sensor. The
temperature sensor is designed to measure the temperature near the mounting point
(that is, the machine surface).
Other features include:
• Support for up to 13 device variables with up to three user-configurable alerts for each
process variable. Any device variable can be configured as any process variable (PV, SV,
TV, QV).
• Support for storage of Waveform/Spectrum directly in AMS Machine Works
• Wireless output with >99% data reliability, delivering rich HART data, protected by
industry leading security (when operated as part of a well-formed network)
The device uses an off-the-shelf battery contained in the device which is easily removable
for device installation and replacement.
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Parts of the monitor
A. Chassis
B. HART Terminals
C. Orientation hole
D. Mounting screw
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A. Cover
B. Battery clamp
C. Battery
D. Battery pull tab
E. Base O-ring
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Device revision information
Revision Current level Description
Universal 7 This is the HART version the monitor supports.
Field device
Software 56 This is the current software version.
Hardware 2 This is the hardware revision.
1
If you have an older device revision, a factory upgrade may be possible in some cases. Contact
Product Support for more information.
1
DD 1 This is the Device Descriptor (DD) revision.
1 This is the major revision of the monitor and corresponds with a
major interface release.
When using AMS Device Manager, this revision can be found on
the screen title.
The software may be occasionally modified to refine
functionality. When major functionality is added, the device
revision increases.
The device descriptor is primarily used for configuring devices in
the field.
You can also view the revision information in AMS Device Manager and Trex
Communicator.
Figure 1-1: Revision numbers in AMS Device Manager
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1.6 Device variables
The device supports the following measurements.
Device
variable index
0 Z-Velocity
1 Z-Peakvue
2 Machine Temperature
3 Supply Voltage
4 X-Velocity (Triax Mode license required)
5 Y-Velocity (Triax Mode license required)
6 IB1 (Velocity) (Advanced Diagnostics license required)
7 IB2 (Velocity) (Advanced Diagnostics license required)
8 IB3 (Acceleration) (Advanced Diagnostics license required)
9 IB4 (Accleration) (Advanced Diagnostics license required)
10 Speed Estimate (Advanced Diagnostics license and valid speed required)
11 Mechanical Condition (Advanced Diagnostics license and valid speed required
12 Lubrication Condition (Advanced Diagnostics license and valid speed required
Device variables
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1.7 Variable mappings
Any of the device variables can be configured as a process variable.
The process variables and their default values are as follows.
Table 1-1: Process Variables
Process Variable Default
PV Z-axis Overall
SV X-axis Overall
TV Y-axis Overall
QV Z-axis PeakVue
Table 1-2: Device Variables
Device Variables Process Variables
X-axis Overall Any of the 13 Device Variables
Y-axis Overall SV
Z-axis Overall TV
Z-axis PeakVue QV
Velocity Parameter 1
Velocity Parameter 2
Acceleration Parameter 1
Acceleration Parameter 2
Bearing/Mechanical Severity
Lubrication Severity
Calculated Speed
Skin Temperature
Supply Voltage
can be configured as a Process
Variable
PV
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Configuration
2 Configuration
2.1 Setup overview
Unless the AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor is purchased pre-configured from the factory,
it needs to be configured prior to installation at the facility or measurement location.
There are three possible setups to configure the device:
1. Connect the device to a field communicator, and then configure the device using
the field communicator.
Note
This setup is recommended if you are in a hazardous area.
2. Connect the device to a computer through a HART modem, and then configure the
device using AMS Device Manager.
Note
The HART modem is purchased separately.
3. Connect the device to a computer through a wireless gateway and then configure
the device using AMS Device Manager.
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Note
This setup is recommended for standard device configuration.
2.2 Pre-configuration
The AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor is shipped with the battery disconnected from the
device to comply with safety requirements. You need to connect the battery before you
can configure the device. Remove the battery after configuration to avoid depleting it.
Procedure
1. Use your hands to unscrew and remove the blue cover.
This exposes the HART ports.
Use an Allen wrench or a small screwdriver and put it through the Orientation hole
to use as leverage while loosening the cover.
CAUTION
Exercise caution when using your bare hands to remove the cover.
2. Remove the battery with the pull tab.
3. Locate the battery connector and plug it into the socket on the device as shown.
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4. Replace the battery. Tuck the wires against the battery and lock them into place.
5. Mount the cover and then tighten it.
Note
To avoid depleting the battery, disconnect it when the device is not in use. If you
have configured the device and network but are not ready to commission it,
remove the battery to extend its operating life. Reconnect the battery when you are
ready to install the device.
2.3 Configuration overview
Configure the device to control the following operations:
• How measurement results are reported and how often are they reported
• How and when alerts are generated
• Set the upper and lower limits of the alerts
• Set the units of measurement for the parameters
• Set the primary variable, secondary variable, tertiary variable, and quarternary variable
You can change these configurations from AMS Device Manager or from a field
communicator such as Trex Communicator.
To view the default values, see Configuration defaults.
Note
The specific user interface for performing the configuration varies depending on the host
used.
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Procedure
1. Connect to a computer or field communicator.
You need to connect to a wired connection to set the wireless credentials.
For more information, see Connect to a wired HART interface.
2. Set the wireless network credentials (Network ID and Join Key) using wired
connection.
The monitor has a default Network ID and Join Key. You can change the network
credentials in the gateway that you used for configuration. All devices should join
the network once the battery is connected.
For more information, see Set the wireless network configuration.
After the device has joined the network, you can complete the rest of the
configuration steps over a wireless connection.
3.
(Optional)
Name the device (Tag and Device Description).
By default, the tag is VXAABBCC, where AABBCC: is the unique device ID. The device
joins the network and operates correctly even if no changes are made, but it is
recommended to name the device something meaningful for the specific
application.
4. Specify the units (English or metric) that will be used for each parameter.
By default, units are set to English.
5. Specify which measurements (velocity, temperature, etc.) correspond to the
process variables PV, SV, TV, and QV. Specify the units (English or metric) for
each parameter.
By default, PV corresponds to Z-axis overall, SV is X-axis overall, TV is Y-axis overall,
and QV is Z-axis PeakVue.
6. Specify alert levels.
Determine the thresholds at which measurement alerts will display and determine
the behavior of device alerts. See the alert limits in Device variable alert limits.
7. Specify the update rate.
The default update rate is once every 60 minutes. A faster update rate is not
recommended as it significantly reduces battery life.
8. Configure trending of parameters.
You can trend parameters in multiple locations such as in a plant historian, in AMS
Machine Works, and in a DCS control system.
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Configuration
2.3.1 Connect to a wired HART interface
You need to initially connect the device to a wired HART interface to define the credentials
that allow it to communicate on a wireless network. You can also define other device
configurations such as sensor type and alert thresholds at this time.
Notes
Use the wired HART interface only for configuration. Dynamic variables (such as measured
vibration parameters) are not updated when communicating on the wired interface.
Procedure
1. Locate the terminals for the communication port on the opposite side of the device.
2. Connect a configuration device to the terminals such as a computer running AMS
Device Manager with a HART™ modem or an AMS Trex Communicator.
3. Configure the device.
• To configure the device using AMS Device Manager, see Configuration with AMS
Device Manager.
2.3.2
• To configure the device using AMS Trex Communicator, see Configure with Trex
Communicator.
Press Send to send configuration changes to the monitor.
Set the wireless network configuration
This enables the monitor to communicate with the Emerson Wireless Gateway and with
other systems. This is the wireless equivalent of connecting wires from a transmitter to a
control system input.
Procedure
1. From the Emerson Wireless Gateway, click System Settings → Network →
Network Settings to obtain the Network ID and Join Key.
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2. Using a field communicator or AMS Device Manager with a wired modem, enter the
Network ID and Join Key so that they match the Network ID and Join Key from the
Emerson Wireless Gateway.
Note
If the Network ID and Join Key are not identical to the gateway settings, the AMS
Wireless Vibration Monitor will not communicate with the network.
2.4 Configuration with AMS Device Manager
2.4.1 Configure wireless network credentials
Prerequisites
Before performing operations in AMS Device Manager, first scan the AMS Wireless
Vibration Monitor with a wired HART modem. Right-click the HART Modem icon
Device Explorer and select Scan All Devices.
in
Note
Configuring the wireless network is only applicable using a wired HART modem and
cannot be done using WirelessHART devices.
Procedure
1. In AMS Device Manager, right-click AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor and then select
Methods → Join Network.
2. Enter the network ID for the wireless network in the Join Device to Network screen
and click Next.
You can obtain the network ID from the Emerson Wireless Gateway web server.
Click Setup → Network → Settings.
3. Enter the Join Key in the screens that follow, and click Next.
4. Select the Accept new join key option, and click Next.
5. Click Finish when done.
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2.4.2 Main navigation
The main navigation page provides quick links to the Overview, Configure, and Service
Tools menus, as well as to other context menus available for the device.
In the Device Explorer view, select the wireless network where the transmitter is
connected and right-click the transmitter to display the context menus.
Figure 2-1: AMS Wireless Vibration Monitor Main Navigation
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2.4.3 Overview menu
The Overview menu provides a glimpse of the status of the AMS Wireless Vibration
Monitor, including the status of the connection to the wireless network, and a summary of
the primary variables, machine temperature, battery voltage, and update rate.
From this menu, you can access the Configure menu and the Service Tools.
You can also access these shortcuts:
• Device Information
• Perform Acquisition
• Join Device to Network
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Configuration
2.4.4 Configure menu
Use this menu to configure sensors, variable mappings, units and alert limits.
There are two options to configure the device It is advisable to use Guided Setup.
Important
To be able to edit configuration settings, select Current in the Time drop-down menu at
the bottom of the screen.
Guided setup
This option lets you configure device settings in a guided step-by-step process. Click each
of the buttons under Initial Setup to complete the guided setup.
Click Configure Variable Mapping to display or specify which measurements are reported
as the Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary variables.
Click Configure Device Variable Units to configure the units for device variables.
Click Configure Alert Limits to define the lower range and upper range values and alert
limits for Advisory, Maintenance, and Failure for each of the process variables. You can also
configure alert reporting from here.
Click Configure Acquisition Settings to set the acquisiton settings.
Click Join Device to Network to enter network identifiers and join keys that will enable the
device to join a wireless network.
Click Configure Update Rate to set how often the device acquires and reports new
measurements (update rate) and to specify the number of times the transmitter skips data
acquisitions between updates to the gateway.
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Manual setup
In this option, you have to define the settings in several tabs as shown below.
Wireless tab
Click Join Device to Network to enter network identifiers and join keys that will enable the
monitor to join a wireless network.
Click Configure Update Rate to set how often the device acquires and reports new
measurements (update rate) and to specify the number of times the monitor skips data
acquisitions between updates to the gateway.
Click Apply Default Burst Configuration to reset the burst configuration to default values.
Note
The burst messages are not individually controllable via the DD.
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Machine tab
Click Configure Acquisiton Settings to configure the parameters for the specific sensor.
Click Refresh Acquisition Time to reset the parameters to default values.
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Z Axis tab
Click Configure Acquisiton Settings to configure the parameters for the specific sensor.
Click Refresh Acquisition Time to reset the parameters to default values.
When configured with speed (which requires the Advanced Diagnostics License), the
optimal and minimum values are displayed.
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