PRE5140

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PRE5140

The PRE5140 is a 4-channel vibration analyzer designed for advanced condition assessment of industrial machinery. Its ability to measure, record and analyze vibrations in real time, together with dynamic balancing and predictive diagnostic tools, make it a comprehensive solution for the implementation of vibration-based predictive maintenance strategies.

This equipment stands out for its accuracy in the early detection of mechanical failures, allowing to anticipate problems in motors, bearings and other critical components. In addition, its compatibility with multiple sensors and accessories makes it ideal for comprehensive analysis of machinery in demanding industrial environments.

The PRE5140, together with its predictive software PRE5140-SW, is part of the PrediPack Expert package, a complete solution that optimizes vibration management and analysis through an advanced diagnostic and continuous monitoring platform.

Main features of the PRE5140

The PRE5140 combines the power of vibration analysis with advanced diagnostic tools, integrating multiple predictive technologies in a compact and portable platform.

Ergonomic design and portability

  • 4-channel vibration analyzer, optimized for simultaneous measurements in the field.
  • 8.5″ LCD display with 800×600 resolution, allowing clear and detailed display of fault spectra and frequencies.
  • Long battery life (more than 5 hours of continuous measurement), ideal for extended inspections without frequent recharging.
  • Weight of 2.5 kg and compact dimensions (280 x 205 x 55 mm), facilitating transport and use in harsh industrial environments.
  • High-strength aluminum housing, ensuring durability in harsh environments.

Live vibration analysis and reprocessing

  • Simultaneous data logging on 4 vibration channels and 4 process channels (temperature, pressure, etc.).
  • Impact tests and FRF (Frequency Response Function) analysis to evaluate the structural response of the machinery.
  • Diagnosis of bearing failures by means of DEMOD – ENVELOPE analysis, ensuring early detection of wear.
  • Ultra-low speed machinery analysis capability, ensuring accuracy on low RPM equipment.
  • FFT spectra up to 25,600 lines of resolution, offering superior accuracy in vibration analysis.

Advanced functionalities for predictive diagnostics

  • Dynamic balancing in one and two planes, with automatic adjustment algorithms and balancing quality report according to ISO1940.
  • Phase and order analysis on rotating machinery, allowing a detailed diagnosis of mechanical failures.
  • Real-time monitoring of acceleration, velocity and displacement, with configurable scaling in metric or imperial units.
  • Evaluation of lubrication, allowing to detect friction problems and avoid failures due to deficient lubrication.
  • Digital stethoscope, facilitating listening for abnormal sounds in bearings and other critical components.
  • Noise analysis in thirds of octave, with advanced functions for acoustic measurement in industrial environments.
  • Direct signal recording with a sampling rate of up to 196 kHz, allowing detailed analysis at a later time.

PRE5140-SW software: Management and predictive diagnostics

The PRE5140-SW is an advanced analysis platform that complements the PRE5140, allowing efficient management of vibration data and its integration with other predictive techniques.

Key software functionalities

  • Management of inspection routes, optimizing data collection for predictive maintenance.
  • Advanced vibration analysis tools, with mechanical failure detection algorithms for bearings, gears and electric motors.
  • Compatibility with complementary technologies such as thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis and electric motor monitoring.
  • Remote access and shared storage, enabling collaboration between maintenance teams.
  • Integration with continuous measurement systems, ensuring constant monitoring of machinery status.

Benefits of predictive maintenance with PRE5140

The use of PRE5140 in predictive maintenance maximizes the operational efficiency of industrial plants, reducing maintenance costs and improving equipment reliability.

Reduction of downtime and unexpected failures

  • Early detection of mechanical vibration anomalies, avoiding premature failures.
  • Efficient maintenance planning, reducing unnecessary interventions.
  • Reduced operating costs by minimizing corrective repairs.

Increased accuracy in the diagnosis of industrial machinery

  • Detailed analysis of bearings, gears and electric motors.
  • Accurate measurement of alignment and lubrication on rotating machinery.
  • Analysis capacity at ultra-low speeds, ensuring the monitoring of critical machinery.

Optimization of equipment performance and service life

  • Minimization of mechanical wear, ensuring efficient operation.
  • Increased operational safety, reducing the risk of unforeseen failures.
  • Compatibility with maintenance 4.0 strategies, integrating into digital environments.

Comparison of the PRE5140 with other vibration analyzers

The PRE5140 is a high performance solution, differentiating it from other vibration analyzers on the market.

PRE5140 vs. conventional models

  • Higher resolution in spectrum analysis, with up to 25,600 FFT lines.
  • Field diagnostics without the need for external processing, optimizing the response of the maintenance team.
  • Better integration with predictive maintenance software, facilitating historical data management.

Differences with other predictive maintenance systems

  • Immediate on-site evaluation, without the need for permanent installations.
  • Compatibility with multiple analysis technologies, including ultrasound and thermography.
  • Optimized software platform capable of handling large volumes of predictive data.

Tips for the purchase and maintenance of the PRE5140

To get the most out of the PRE5140, it is advisable to follow these best practices.

Needs assessment prior to purchase

  • Determine the type of machinery and processes where the vibration analysis will be applied.
  • Consider the frequency of use and volume of equipment to be diagnosed.
  • Review the compatibility of the PRE5140 with other industrial monitoring systems.

Training of technical personnel

  • Training in the use of the equipment and the interpretation of vibration data.
  • Access to manuals and specialized technical support.
  • Training in the use of the PRE5140-SW software for more in-depth analysis.

Equipment maintenance and upgrades

  • Periodic calibrations to ensure accurate measurements.
  • Software upgrades, ensuring access to the latest analysis enhancements.
  • Proper storage, protecting the equipment and its sensors.

The PRE5140 is an advanced solution for vibration-based predictive maintenance, enabling accurate fault detection and optimizing operational efficiency in any industrial sector.

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This equipment is ideal for machine analysts who require full diagnostic power in the field for immediate diagnostics.

The PRE5140 analyzer collector includes:

  • Data collection on pre-programmed predictive inspection routes
  • Advanced field diagnosticsField balancing in one or two planesWaveform recorder on 4 channels
  • Recording of starts and stops
  • Stethoscope
  • Lubrication control
  • Specific functions for sound measurement
  • Immediate automatic diagnosis in the field

The PRE5140-SW software includes:

  • Management of inspection and data collection routes
  • Powerful tools for predictive diagnostics of vibration information
  • Integration of other predictive techniques: thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, electric motor analysis, visual inspections…
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  • Compatibility with continuous measurement systems

Functions

The PRE5140 analyzer includes the following functions in the field:

  • 4-channel recording
  • Live vibration analysis
  • Reprocessed vibration analysis
  • Machinery start-up and shutdown records
  • Impact test, FRF
  • Lubrication evaluation
  • Bearing failure diagnosis
  • Analysis of very slow machinery
  • Noise analysis, in thirds of octaves
  • Listening to sounds (stethoscope)
  • Automatic diagnostics
  • Field balancing in one or two planes

Preditec/IRM helps you by means of a form to select your equipment, click here to access the questionnaire.

The PRE5140 analyzer collector together with the PRE5140SW predictive software are the technological basis of the PrediPack Expert vibration-based predictive maintenance implementation package.

Specifications

Inputs:

Dynamic Channels (AC)

  • Number of synchronous parallel channels (AC): 4 AC
  • Frequency range: max 76800 Hz (196 kHz sampling frequency)
  • Input range: +/- 12V (only one range, no gains)
  • Measurement timing: fully synchronous
  • A/D Resolution: 24 bit input, 64 bit double floating point internal precision
    (no gain procedures used !)
  • Dynamic range: 120 dB
  • Channel configuration: voltage or ICP (individually for each channel)
  • Input protection: up to 30 V
  • Input impedance: 100 kOhm
  • Input type: acceleration, velocity, displacement, any non-vibration AC voltage
  • Integration: single, double fully digital integration
  • 2D Processing: axis rotation according sensor mounting
  • Accuracy: < 0.5 %.
  • ICP drive: 18 V, 3.8 mA
  • High pass filter: 1Hz -12800 Hz (user definition)
  • Low pass filter: 25Hz -76800 Hz (user definition)
  • Connector: Binder 712 series

Tacho Channel

  • Number: 1 independent tacho input
  • Speed range: 0.8 Hz – 1000 Hz
  • Input impedance: 80 kOhm
  • Input type: voltage
  • Input range: + 10V (only one range, no gains)
  • +/-30V (tacho signal + DC) with optional tacho signal converter
  • Accuracy: <0.5 %.
  • Trigger level: 0.1 -9.9 V, user defined
  • Input protection: up to 48 V
  • Connector: Binder 712 series

Static Channels (DC or 4-20mA)

  • Number: 4 DC or 4-20mA (has to be specified in order)
  • Input range: +/- 24 V or 4-20mA
  • Input impedance: 100kOhm (VDC), 250 Ohm (4-20mADC)
  • A/D Resolution: 12 bit input
  • Accuracy: 0.1% fsd
  • Input protection: up to 30 V

Measurement Functions

  • Data Analysis Speed: 0.25 sec for 25600 lines FFT spectrum
  • Amplitude Units: Metric, Imperial (English) or user programmable
  • Frequency Units: Hz, CPS, RPM, CPM, Orders
  • Amplitude scale: Acceleration, Velocity, Displacement, User defined
  • Scaling: Linear or Log, both X and Y axes
  • Cursor: Single (optional Harmonic, Sideband)
  • Triggering: free run, tacho, amplitude (positive or negative), external (voltage)
  • Signal Range: full, No Auto ranging
  • Data acquisition: TRUE RMS, TRUE PEAK, TRUE PEAK-PEAK overall or band values user defined high and low pass filters for band measurement time waveforms (65 536 samples max) real-time FFT
  • 3D graphs ( waterfall, cascade) order analysis
  • Amplitude + phase values on speed frequency speed measurement process static DC or 4-20mA values
  • Envelope demodulation
  • ACMT procedure for low speed machines bearings
  • Time waveform samples: 256 – 65536
  • Waveform length: max 1024sec
  • Spectrum ranges: 25 – 76800 Hz
  • Spectrum lines: 100 – 25600
  • Spectrum Peaks listing: yes
  • Spectrum units: RMS, 0-P and P-P
  • Windows: Rectangular, Hanning, Exponential, Transient
  • Order analysis parameters: 1/2 – 10th order
  • Averaging: 1-255
  • Overlap: yes
  • Smax, Gap and Centerline displays for proximity sensors: yes

Recording:

  • Sampling frequency: user defined in range 64Hz – 196 kHz
  • Record length example: 3 GB for 1 hour record with 64kHz sampling (4ch AC+4ch DC+1ch tacho signal)( 160GB memory enables over 50 hours of full 64kHz recording)

Balancing:

  • Plans: 1 or 2
  • Balancing Advisor for automatic fault detection: yes
  • Balancing Quality factor according ISO1940: yes
  • Balancing vector graph for balancing process reporting: yes
  • Balancing Report: yes
  • Trim function: yes
  • Vector split (e.g. to blades positions): yes
  • Manual entry: yes
  • Intuitive graphic user interface: yes
  • Trial mass: get out or leave in

General:

  • Processor: Atom 1.6 GHz
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Display: LCD color 174 x 127 mm (8.5″ diagonal), 800×600 resolution
  • Memory: 120 GB
  • Interface: USB
  • Powering: Li-Ion long life battery pack (more than 5 hours of measurement)
  • Operating temperature: -10 °C – +50 °C, 15°F-120°F
  • EMC: CE tested
  • Dimensions: 280 x 205 x 55 mm
  • Weight: 2.5 kg

Documents

PRE5140 Analyzer Collector Catalog - Product Sheet

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