Bently Nevada Ranger Pro 70M303, Ranger Pro 70M300, Ranger Pro 70M301, Ranger Pro User Manual
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring
User Guide
Bently Nevada Machinery Condition Monitoring
Document: 125M6113
Rev. C
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring
User Guide
Copyright 2019 Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC ("BHGE")
All rights reserved.
Bently Nevada, Orbit Logo and Ranger are registered trademarks of BHGE in the United States and
other countries. All product and company names are trademarks of their respective holders. Use
of the trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the respective holders.
The information contained in this document is the property of BHGEand its affiliates; and is
subject to change without prior notice. It is being supplied as a service to our customers and may
not be altered or its content repackaged without the express written consent of BHGE.
This product or associated products may be covered by one or more patents. See
Bently.com/legal.
Contact Information
Mailing Address 1631 Bently Parkway South
Minden, Nevada USA 89423
Telephone 1.775.782.3611
1.800.227.5514 (US only)
Internet Bently.com
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Contents
1. General Safety 4
1.1 Receiving Inspection 4
1.2 Handling and Storing Considerations 4
1.3 Personal Safety Warnings 5
1.4 Safe Disposal 8
2. Hardware 9
2.1 Intended Use 9
2.2 Compliance Information 9
2.3 Description 9
2.4 System Components Required 10
3. Network Design 13
3.1 Consider Sensor Range 13
3.2 Consider Battery Life 13
3.3 Choose Network Topology 14
3.4 Plan Device Placement 15
4. Installation and Configuration 17
4.1 Install Battery 17
4.2 Configure Devices 20
4.3 Provision Devices 24
4.4 Unprovision Sensors 26
4.5 Reboot the Device 28
4.6 Mount Devices 28
5. Verification 33
5.1 Verify Network Connectivity 33
5.2 Validate Device Data 34
6. Maintenance 37
6.1 Monitor Battery Levels 37
6.2 Clean and Inspect Devices 38
6.3 Reboot the Sensor 42
6.4 Update Device Firmware 43
6.5 Update Radio Firmware 50
6.6 Harden the System 51
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1. General Safety
1.1 Receiving Inspection
Visually inspect the monitor for obvious shipping damage. If you detect shipping damage, file a
claim with the carrier and submit a copy to Bently Nevada. Include all model numbers and serial
numbers with the claim.
1.2 Handling and Storing Considerations
Proper handling of components, best practices for system installation, and diligent inspection
procedures for the system will prolong the service life of the system. Additionally, procedures for
dealing with system components replaced by maintenance are detailed to allow compliance with
regulations relating to electronic waste.
Devices
The Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring is shipped in a foam-filled package, and may be
shipped with test data. DONOTDISCARDTHISTESTDATA!
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1.3 Personal Safety Warnings
Labels and markings are provided on the monitor to guide the system integrator in the processes
of choosing appropriate interface equipment, determining safe use conditions, and identifying
recommended installation procedures. The format of these markings are governed by the
standards that dictate safe use and environmental compliance in a variety of regions and
regulated settings.
Potential Electrostatic Charging Hazard
WARNING
ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING HAZARD
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
Potential for electrostatic charging hazard.
Do not separate when energized.
Remove power before service.
Connect grounding before power.
Installations and maintenance tasks performed in potentially hazardous areas must be performed
only after the area has been verified to be free of hazardous materials, atmospheres, and
conditions.
l Do not discharge static electricity onto the circuit board. Avoid tools or procedures that
would subject the circuit board to static damage. Some possible causes of static damage
include ungrounded soldering irons, nonconductive plastics, and similar materials.
l
Use a suitable grounding strap before handling or performing maintenance on a printed
circuit board.
l
Transport and store circuit boards in electrically conductive bags or foil.
l
Use extra caution during dry weather. Relative humidity less than 30% tends to multiply the
accumulation of static charges on any surface.
The following situations could cause a spark enough to ignite an explosion:
l Potential of electrostatic discharge on plastic components, or
l Removal or placement of an energized connection.
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Hazardous Environment
WARNING
HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT
Risk of explosive atmosphere.
De-energize all relays and connections before placement or removal.
Take precautionary measures to avoid electrostatic potential,
especially on plastic components.
Installations and maintenance tasks performed in potentially hazardous areas must be performed
only after the area has been verified to be free of hazardous materials, atmospheres, and
conditions.
The following situations could cause a spark enough to ignite an explosion:
l Potential of electrostatic discharge on plastic components, or
l Removal or placement of an energized connection.
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Lithium Batteries
WARNING
USE ONLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
BATTERIES
Xeno Energy XL-205F, Tadiran TL-5930, Tadiran SL-2780. Don’t use a
device with a damaged e-module, O-rings, sensor module, or battery.
Using a damaged battery may further damage the device, cause it to
fail, or in hazardous locations cause other unintended consequences.
The Ranger Pro wireless sensor uses 3.6V lithium-thionyl chloride D-cell batteries. Lithium
batteries are volatile.When handling and storing lithium metal batteries, follow these precautions:
l Store and handle lithium metal batteries to avoid contact with other lithium batteries.
l Don't place lithium metal batteries on metal work surfaces.
l Avoid exposing lithium metal batteries to extreme temperatures.
l If you store an inactive Ranger Pro sensor, remove the battery.
l Dispose of depleted or defective batteries in keeping with applicable statutes and
regulations as well as site-specific safety requirements.
l Store and handle lithium metal batteries to avoid contact with other lithium batteries.
l Don't place lithium metal batteries on metal work surfaces.
l Avoid exposing lithium metal batteries to extreme temperatures.
l If you store an inactive Ranger Pro sensor, remove the battery.
l Dispose of depleted or defective batteries in keeping with applicable statutes and
regulations as well as site-specific safety requirements.
The lithium batteries will typically last up to five years. Use the Ranger Pro software or your
network vendor's application to monitor battery performance and replace batteries as needed.
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1.4 Safe Disposal
Replacing Device and Failure Analysis
Visit Bently.com to initiate the process for returning parts under warranty and request failure
analysis.
Hazardous Materials
This device does not use hazardous materials outlined by RoHS or battery directive statutes.
These regulations confirm that lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated
biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ether, and battery related materials such as lithium are
limited to no more than trace amounts within the system.
Recycling Facilities
Decommissioning of instrumentation should endeavor to minimize the impact of the waste
created by disposal of system material. Refer to local or regional waste removal administration to
collect information on proper material collection, reuse, and recycling.
Product Disposal Statement
Customers or third parties who are not member states of the European Union andwho are in
control of the product at the end of its life or at the end of its use, are solely responsible for
diligent product disposal at the end of its useful life. No person, firm, corporation, association, or
agency shall dispose of the product in a way that is in violation of any applicable international,
federal, state, or local regulations. Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC ("BHGE") is not responsible
for product disposal at the end of its useful life. Visit www.weeerohsinfo.com for recycling
information.
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2. Hardware
2.1 Intended Use
Ranger Pro sensors are intended for monitoring purposes only and should not be used in control
or safety systems.
2.2 Compliance Information
FCC ID: XFU-121M64A
IC ID: 8349A-121M64A
2.3 Description
The Ranger Pro ISA100.11a wireless sensor measures temperature, acceleration, and velocity.
Temperature A sensor embedded in the device base measures contact temperature.
Discrete, piezoelectric sensing elements measure acceleration in the Z
Acceleration Overall
Velocity Overall
There are three versions of the device:
Ranger Pro 70M303
tri-axial sensor
Ranger Pro 70M301
uniaxial sensor
Ranger Pro 70M300
repeater
Both the tri-axial and uniaxial sensors can also act as routers, although using the router mode
depletes the unit’s battery more quickly.
If a Ranger Pro device can’t communicate with an access point, you can use the Ranger Pro router
to extend your network. We recommend connecting no more than three Ranger Pro sensors to a
Ranger Pro router, although you may be able to connect up to eight.
axis for Uni-Axial Ranger Pro Wireless Sensors and in the X, Y and Z
directions for Tri-Axial Ranger Pro Wireless Sensors. Overall
acceleration is calculated over 2.5 seconds.
Calculated from the acceleration waveform and the overall value is
calculated over a 2.5 second duration.
Detects velocity and acceleration in three axis (X,Y,andZ) and
measures surface temperature.
Detects velocity and acceleration in one-axis (vertical,orZ) only and
measures surface temperature.
Enables you to extend the range between sensors and network access
points.
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2.4 System Components Required
To install, configure, and use the Ranger Pro Ranger Pro wireless sensor, you need:
l Lithium-thionyl chloride batteries, one per device. For approved battery types, see the
Ranger Pro Datasheet (document 125M5237).
l Battery installation tool.
l Ranger Pro, either or both tri-axial and uniaxial devices, with batteries installed.
l (Optional) Ranger Pro repeaters with batteries installed.
l Mounting hardware (plus adapters, if needed).
l A compatible USB NFC reader, either the Identiv uTrust 3700 F Contactless NFC reader or
the Sony RC-S380/S NFCreader.
l Ranger Pro configuration software (121M7997, available from Bently Nevada technical
support).
l Spot facing tool, if required. (Not provided by Bently Nevada.)
l Torque wrench with ¼ inch drive, capable of tightening devices in the 5-7 Nm
(44to62inlb)range. (Not provided by Bently Nevada.)
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Ranger Pro Components
The Ranger Pro device is composed of six parts:
l Case. Contains the vibration and temperature sensors and forms the
device housing (316 stainless steel body).
l Wireless e-module (glass-reinforced, impact-resistant PPS).
l e-module retaining ring.
l Battery (replaceable D-sized 3.6V lithium-thionyl chloride).
l Battery retaining ring.
l Two O-ring seals (35x1mm on sensor body and 34x1 mm on e-
module).
An Installation Kit (130M5452) is also available. The installation kit can be
ordered with or without the USB NFC reader. For ordering information,
see the Ranger Pro Datasheet (document 125M5237).
Use only approved D-sized lithium-thionyl chloride batteries for
the Ranger Pro sensors and repeaters. If you use the wrong
battery, you can negatively affect device performance, produce
inaccurate readings, and void the Ranger Pro warranty. You can
purchase approved batteries from Bently Nevada or third-party
suppliers. For details and ordering information, see the Ranger
Pro Datasheet (document 125M5237).
Network Requirements
Ranger Pro devices operate on these compatible ISA100.11a wireless
networks and gateways. Additional licenses may be required to activate
these gateways.
Manufacturer Gateway Manager Access Point
Yokogawa YFGW410 (R2.01.04 or
equivalent)
Honeywell‡ WDM (R310.2-4 or later) FDAP (OW 230 or later)
‡ Honeywell OneWireless Wireless Device Manager using firmware
R310.2-4 limits the maximum number of RangerPro wireless devices
to 140 per gateway. To increase the limit to 160 or more devices,
upgrade to a newer version of the firmware when available.
YFGW510 (R1.07.01 or
equivalent)
CISCO 1552S
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Setup Overview
The Ranger Pro operates on the ISA100.11a wireless network protocol. To add Ranger Pro sensors
to your network, complete these steps:
1. Survey your installation location.
2. Decide where to install Ranger Pro sensors and identify mounting points.
3. Locate and install access points.
4. Locate and install a device manager.
5. Install batteries in each sensor.
6. Provision Ranger Pro sensors (and repeaters, if needed).
7. Mount sensors.
8. Test and verify your installation.
9. Monitor and maintain your sensors and network.
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3. Network Design
Ranger Pro sensors operate on the 2.4 GHz band on ISA100.11a wireless networks. To enhance
security, the sensors use 128-bit AES encrypted packets.
3.1 Consider Sensor Range
A sensor can transmit data up to 150 meters (164 yards) to an access point when unimpeded by
environmental influences. A sensor can optimally transmit data to another sensor up to 100
meters (109 yards) or more, but greater distances may negatively affect performance.
The range of Ranger Pro devices is affected by several factors, including:
l Device location
l Line of sight to gateway devices
l Proximity to gateway devices
l Gateway antenna type
l Orientation of the e-module
l Obstacles, including the density and type of materials nearby.
Generally, the denser the industrial environment, the weaker the signal.
You can mount devices in any orientation necessary to monitor the machine or connect to the
network. However, the radio transmission is strongest above and around the device, and weakest
below it. Generally, if you mount a device horizontally, we recommend aligning it with the X-axis
horizontal and Y-axis vertical.
3.2 Consider Battery Life
Batteries for the Ranger Pro device have a typical life of five years under the following conditions:
l The Ranger Pro is configured as a sensor device (not a router).
l Ambient temperatures under 40°C (104°F).
l Good quality radio frequency communications.
l Measurement interval of 30 minutes.
To maximize Ranger Pro device battery life:
l Minimize the number of hops between devices and access points. Poor quality radio
frequency communications increase packet retransmission and reduce battery life.
l Avoid environments with elevated temperatures. Temperatures above 40°C (104°F) cause
the device to consume more power and the battery to discharge more quickly. Elevated
temperatures can reduce battery life by up to 40%.
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l Avoid using Ranger Pro devices as both sensors and repeaters. Using a sensor as a router
can reduce battery life to 18 to 24 months.
l Minimize the number of Ranger Pro devices routed through Ranger Pro Repeaters. Avoid
connecting more than eight devices through a single Ranger Pro Repeater, or more than
five devices through a sensor with router enabled. Since Ranger Pro Repeaters are
continually in listen and transmit mode, their battery life is less.
l Use the lowest reasonable measurement interval to monitor vibration and temperature.
More frequent vibration measurements consume more power. For example, changing the
interval from 30 to 10 minutes reduces battery life by about 30%.
3.3 Choose Network Topology
The two most commonly used ISA100.11a network configurations are star and mesh topologies.
Your existing network infrastructure may determine the number of devices you can connect to
access points or the maximum number of hops permitted. A star topology is recommended,
although you may use a combination of both, depending on your needs. Consult your network
infrastructure documentation for details.
Star Topology
A star topology is the most efficient method for building a network. It is suitable for smaller areas
where all devices can directly communicate with an access point.
Mesh Topology
A mesh topology creates redundant communication paths for devices on the network. Mesh
topologies are suitable for devices that cover a large area. When planning a mesh network, it's
critical to avoid a choke point, where many devices attempt to connect to a single point. Avoid
network topologies that require more than three hops and too many nodes routed through a
single node, creating a choke point.
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3.4 Plan Device Placement
Installing and configuring ISA100.11a wireless networks is beyond the scope of this user
guide. For details, refer to your vendor's wireless network documentation.
Obtain or develop an accurately scaled site plan detailing the placement of the machinery you
need to monitor, including architectural details like walls and pillars. Then complete a site survey
and plan.
To develop a survey and plan:
1.
On the accurately scaled site plan, mark the locations where you need to install sensors.
l Mount sensors as close as possible to the machine point being monitored.
l To avoid destructive interference, install devices at least 18 inches apart.
l Whenever possible, avoid obstructions such as machinery or walls that might “hide”
devices from routing devices or access point antennae.
l Allow clearance for mechanical installation and suitable clearance around the top (100
mm or 4 inches).
l If possible, install devices at least two meters (6 ½ feet) above ground level with clear
line of site to at least two other devices.
2. Determine the optimal wireless range for each device. Use the map scale and draw a circle
representing the nominal radio frequency range around the proposed location of each
Ranger Pro sensor. (When connecting to an access point, the range is about 50% greater.)
When the device is placed among: Draw a circle with:
Dense metal structures with no line-of-sight 25 m (82 ft)radius
Sparse metal structures with limited line-of-sight 50 m (164 ft) radius
Unobstructed, clear line-of-sight locations 100 m (328 ft) radius
3. Pinpoint the locations of any existing access points and gateways.
l If you’re installing sensors in extremely congested plant areas or in areas with
insufficient wireless connectivity, consider installing additional ISA100.11a gateways
and access points.
l Add locations where you need to install additional access points and gateways.
l When placing ISA100.11a access points and gateways, consider the location of line
power and suitable connections to the existing plant network.
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Place access points in locations where as many sensors as possible can connect directly to
each access point. We recommend that you don't exceed 40 devices per access point.
Where possible, minimize the distance from the access point to the furthest Ranger Pro
device.
4. Plan for multiple connections for each device.
l Multiple communication paths are required to increase network redundancy and
prevent a single path failure that would result in a loss of communication.
l Depending on the circle (short, medium, or long) that applies to the location of each
Ranger Pro sensor, verify that each device is within range of at least two, and
preferably three, access points or Ranger Pro repeaters.
l Avoid connecting more than five devices through a single Ranger Pro sensor, or more
than eight devices through a single Ranger Pro Repeater.
5. To extend the range of the wireless network or to reach devices beyond the range of an
access point, consider adding Ranger Pro repeaters. Repeaters ought to be positioned:
l Relatively high above the sensors, preferably at least two meters (6 ½ feet) above
grade. Higher placement dramatically increases signal strength.
l To improve radio frequency transmission, we recommend you install the repeaters
upside down and at least 33 cm (1 ft) from walls and pillars.
l Within a clear line of sight to two other repeaters or access points.
6. Plan for a maximum of four hops between each Ranger Pro device and an access point,
although we recommend a maximum of three hops.
7. If your installation is complex or likely to require additional access points, consider
temporarily installing your network access points and Ranger Pro devices to test your plan.
Use temporary magnetic mounting adapters to test device placement.
To obtain optimal results, carefully plan your network. For complete information, see your
network infrastructure documentation.
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