The Schaeffler Group’s maintenance management and condition monitoring division, FAG Industrial Services (F’IS) has launched improved versions of its FAG DTECT X1 and FAG WiPro online condition monitoring systems. The new systems are more compact than their predecessors and offer increased functionality and flexibility.

The new individual modules – the monitoring unit and the multiplexer – are now integrated in a single, compact unit that offers a high degree of flexibility for end users. The new FAG DTECT X1 s is suitable for a wide range of industrial vibration monitoring applications, whilst the new FAG WiPro s is ideal for permanent condition monitoring of wind turbines.

Unlike their predecessors, the two new systems combine all control modules into a single compact housing, which measures just 260 x 150 x 90mm, enabling easy installation in control cabinets. The integrated multiplexer enables the recording of signals from up to eight different sensors.

The FAG DTECT X1 s and FAG WiPro s can both save up to 16 separate monitoring tasks and execute these automatically. Both systems are protected to IP67 and can therefore be installed in harsh environments, in ambient temperatures from –20 deg C to + 70 deg C.

Both systems monitor vibration conditions, which if left undetected, can cause costly unplanned shutdowns of plant and machinery. These conditions include damage to bearings and gears, as well as shaft misalignments. If a specified threshold value or alarm limit is exceeded, the system triggers an alarm. The vibration monitoring data can be analysed directly on site at the central control station or this data can be retrieved via a TCP/IP communications link and analysed by either the end user or by Schaeffler Industrial Aftermarket Services. This means that operators can make changes to system parameters remotely from anywhere in the world.

The FAG DTECT X1 s is designed for use in a wide range of industrial environments, including the monitoring of rotating components and machines such as bearings, gearboxes, compressors, fans, pumps, rolling stands, paper mills and drives.

All commonly used acceleration, speed and displacement sensors can be connected to the FAG DTECT X1 s system, enabling process parameters such as speed, temperature, torque and pressure to be monitored.

The FAG WiPro s is specially developed for the wind power industry. Wind turbine drive train (main bearings, gearboxes, couplings and generators) and tower vibration can be monitored as a function of the operating parameters. Integration of oil quality (particles) as part of the monitoring is also possible. FAG WiPro s can also analyse measurement signals already installed in the wind turbine nacelle. 

Due to its integrated overvoltage protection device, the FAG WiPro s can be adapted to customers’ specific requirements. The system is based on its predecessor, the FAG WiPro, which was certified by Germanische Lloyd and acknowledged by German insurance company Allianz Zentrum fur Technik (AZT). This will enable insurance companies to offer customers of the FAG WiPro s more favourable insurance terms for wind turbine installations.

FAG DTECT X1 s for the Paper Industry

In the paper industry, FAG DTECT X1 s is already helping to keep plant availability high. Here, the system is suitable for monitoring complex machinery, including suction press rollers and pick-up rolls on paper machines.

FAG DTECT X1 s monitors the vibration behaviour of the rolls and the bearing positions. FAG DTECT X1 s is easy to retrofit to existing paper machines and machine operators require no specific knowledge or skills.

The monitoring system has an integrated GSM modem that enables direct communication between the user and the device. Automatic alarms can therefore be set up and measurement data provided for further analyses.

The user can choose whether to outsource the monitoring of the machine completely to Schaeffler Industrial Aftermarket Services or whether the machine operators should receive special training that qualifies them to carry out the monitoring independently.

For more information on Schaeffler’s FAG WiPro s and FAG DTECT X1 s, please visit www.schaeffler.co.uk or email the marketing department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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