This reference design is a low-power wireless subsystem solution that monitors motors using vibration sensing to determine if preventative maintenance is necessary. An FFT of the vibration data can be ...

The typical motor preventive maintenance (PM) procedure is concerned with the motor, but not with its environment. This is a weakness. Many of these associated issues can be addressed once and ...

Jet engine vibration is arguably the worst enemy of a typical aircraft maintenance team. Parts which are out of balance can eventually result in a cracked turbine, fan, and compressor components, as ...

What is predictive maintenance (PdM)? It’s the application of instrumentation and intelligence to help determine the condition of equipment and whether maintenance should be performed to avoid ...

Because the causes of machine vibration are so numerous, the underlying problem is often difficult to isolate. Most troubleshooting processes rely on advanced diagnostic techniques and result in the ...

The operation of an electric motor is typically simple and reliable, making it possible to overlook during day-to-day maintenance practices. Having a checklist makes it easy to know exactly what to ...

Megohmmeters (meggers) are electrical meters used to check the resistance and condition of the motor windings and the condition of the refrigeration and oil environment around the motor windings. A ...

Month in, month out, you plunge all your hard-earned duckets into aftermarket accessories that, in theory, should make your car a bit quicker down the quarter mile. As you're well aware, anything from ...