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MECASON listens non-stop to your machines, at a price that permits continuous monitoring for machines of a 100 kW or even less. If alarm levels are surpassed, the system invits you to at least take a closer look and most probably take action, because the machine is not "running as usual".
With the machines so closely monitored, pre-scheduled machine shut-down are only in rares cases necessary.



No link in the measurement chain is calibrated. Only the changes in measurement levels relative to an initial adjustment level are monitored via pre-selected alarm levels. This initial adjustment level usually corresponds to the level associated with "good" machine operating conditions for each measurement point individually. The monitoring results thus obtained are remarkably reliable and permit the earliest possible warning.
To permit the monitoring of all critical points of the same machine the MECASON CBN 30 electronics unit features 8 sensors input. Monitoring is conducted by cyclically scanning the inputs present. For applications requiring a single measurement a MECASON modular system is also available. The modular units having the advantage of offering uninterrupted monitoring for process control application.
General operating principle




The multi-input and modular units each offer three alarm limits for monitoring. A minimum expected level to monitor correct unit function. And two user adjustable high level limits to monitor any mechanical changes. The first high level limit being used largely to signal insufficient lubrication. The second usually implying an emergency due to the rapidity of the signal increase and often used to immediatly shut down the machines.
According to the demand of the application at hand, the sensors can be furnished with rating IP 65 or version submersible up to 50 m.
For zone classed dangerous, a certfied EEx IIC ia T5 sensor is also available. Each sensor is used in conjunction with a Zener diode installed with the electronics unit outside of the intrinsic safety zone, or in a certified explosion proof housing.


You can hear the effect of a lubrication.

For more information about CBN 30 or Modular units, technical specifications are available.