Brüel & Kjær Vibro
Brüel & Kjær Vibro is the leading worldwide independent supplier of condition monitoring solutions for rotating machinery. As part of the UK instrumentation and controls company Spectris plc, we are completely independent of machine manufacturers and process control system suppliers. This means our monitoring solutions are unbiased and not influenced by other corporate issues or potential conflict of interest.
The comprehensive product range comprises
The comprehensive product range comprises
- Rack-based plant-wide monitoring solutions
- Vibration monitors
- Vibration sensors (acceleration, velocity and displacement sensors)
- Handheld instruments.
Condition monitoring systems
Condition monitoring systems automatically detect and diagnose critical machine faults at an early stage using vibration, process and performance information, so maintenance can be cost-effectively planned ahead.
Condition monitoring systems automatically detect and diagnose critical machine faults at an early stage using vibration, process and performance information, so maintenance can be cost-effectively planned ahead.
Compass 6000
With the Compass 6000 platform Brüel & Kjær Vibro offers a new modular platform for safety, trending and diagnostic monitoring of machines and production plants.
Building on a strong and well-proven technology platform and experience, Compass 6000 integrates past and future possibilities into one system dedicated to the applications of safety monitoring and condition monitoring.
Using the most modern electronic technology and manufacturing processes, Brüel & Kjær Vibro's new generation rack-based safety monitoring system - VIBROCONTROL 6000® - provides safe, reliable and high-quality solutions for protecting people, environments and machinery.
The Compass 6000 adds predictive monitoring functions to the VIBROCONTROL 6000® safety system and thus continues to meet our customer's demand for integrated, reliable safety and predictive monitoring solutions.
VC-6000® - Machinery protection to prevent a catastrophic machine failure.
The Compass 6000 platform is complete when compatible solutions also integrate old technology with new; naturally COMPASS Classic is able to operate in parallel with Compass 6000, integrated through a modern "dot.net" based MS-Windows® user interface.
Due to Brüel & Kjær Vibro's long experience Compass 6000 has all the multi-faceted display tools and modern state-of-the-art communication interfaces. All the data and information can be viewed from any arbitrary location through an Internet access while a built-in user-management system secures the entire system against unauthorised access.
Compass 6000 - Diagnostic monitoring of the condition of machines for early, accurate diagnosis and analysis of faults and trends.
Next to the Compass 6000 platform, Brüel & Kjær Vibro offers a comprehensive pallet of engineering and services – from consultancy, project management and system documentation related to the commissioning, through acceptance testing, commissioning and customer training to a complete turn-key solution.
With the Compass 6000 platform Brüel & Kjær Vibro offers a new modular platform for safety, trending and diagnostic monitoring of machines and production plants.
Building on a strong and well-proven technology platform and experience, Compass 6000 integrates past and future possibilities into one system dedicated to the applications of safety monitoring and condition monitoring.
Using the most modern electronic technology and manufacturing processes, Brüel & Kjær Vibro's new generation rack-based safety monitoring system - VIBROCONTROL 6000® - provides safe, reliable and high-quality solutions for protecting people, environments and machinery.
The Compass 6000 adds predictive monitoring functions to the VIBROCONTROL 6000® safety system and thus continues to meet our customer's demand for integrated, reliable safety and predictive monitoring solutions.
VC-6000® - Machinery protection to prevent a catastrophic machine failure.
The Compass 6000 platform is complete when compatible solutions also integrate old technology with new; naturally COMPASS Classic is able to operate in parallel with Compass 6000, integrated through a modern "dot.net" based MS-Windows® user interface.
Due to Brüel & Kjær Vibro's long experience Compass 6000 has all the multi-faceted display tools and modern state-of-the-art communication interfaces. All the data and information can be viewed from any arbitrary location through an Internet access while a built-in user-management system secures the entire system against unauthorised access.
Compass 6000 - Diagnostic monitoring of the condition of machines for early, accurate diagnosis and analysis of faults and trends.
Next to the Compass 6000 platform, Brüel & Kjær Vibro offers a comprehensive pallet of engineering and services – from consultancy, project management and system documentation related to the commissioning, through acceptance testing, commissioning and customer training to a complete turn-key solution.
VDAU-6000 Condition Monitoring and Analysis System
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Brüel & Kjær Vibro introduces a unique condition monitoring concept that offers offers high channel density with early fault detection capability. This powerful system is easy to install with very little setup. Narrow-band monitoring provides accurate, early fault detection and identification for many types of machines. The 16-channel VDAU-6000 field monitors (with ATEX certification) can be installed directly on-site at the machine for condition monitoring of auxiliary or isolated machines or connected directly to the buffered outputs of an existing safety system to add condition monitoring capability to all types of machines. VDAU-6000 uses the same monitoring software and database as our Compass 6000 system. Options include event analysis of time signals.
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Handhelds
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Our handheld instruments, and their software programmes, can be generally divided into two categories:
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VIBROPORT 80 – Portable fault detection, analyser, balancer
VIBROPORT 80 is the newest generation of Brüel & Kjær Vibro’s portable measuring instruments. Ease of operation, versatility, modular setup and flexibility in demanding applications were the important design criteria in developing this particular instrument. Additionally, VIBROPORT 80 has been made even more powerful than its predecessors by including a wide assortment of new analysis functions. These make VIBROPORT 80 the ideal portable vibration instrument for helping deliver machine uptime to your plant.
xms - eXtended Monitoring Software
The xms® PC software package represents the central component of a system for condition monitoring and condition diagnosis within the framework of predictive maintenance for machines and plant.
Vibration data and process values from machines or plant can be acquired continuously or at regular intervals and unloaded to the xms® software. According to how critical a machine is for production, either a permanently-installed on-line system like VIBROCONTROL 6000 Compact monitor or a VIBROTEST® 60 portable data-collector is used for this purpose.
The xms® PC software package represents the central component of a system for condition monitoring and condition diagnosis within the framework of predictive maintenance for machines and plant.
Vibration data and process values from machines or plant can be acquired continuously or at regular intervals and unloaded to the xms® software. According to how critical a machine is for production, either a permanently-installed on-line system like VIBROCONTROL 6000 Compact monitor or a VIBROTEST® 60 portable data-collector is used for this purpose.
- Graphic management of user-interface
- Machines requiring attention are directly highlighted in the database organizer after the unload
- The source of the alarm at the selected machines is revealed
- Machines with early-stage damage are identified early
- Impressive analysis functions
- Integrated data sheets, e.g. sensors, are always available
- Online-Process visualisation of measured data via OPC Data Access Server
Sensors
Vibration acceleration sensors for measurement of:
Brüel & Kjaer Vibro is a member of AMA Fachverband für Sensorik e.V.
Vibration acceleration sensors for measurement of:
- Absolute casing or bearing housing vibrations
- High-frequency vibrations (e.g. up to 20 kHz)
- Vibrations in gearboxes Vibrations from rolling-element bearings
- Bearing condition
- Absolute casing or bearing housing vibrations
- Mid-range frequency vibrations (up to 2 kHz)
- Relative shaft vibration
- Relative shaft movement
- Relative shaft expansion
- Reference signals
Brüel & Kjaer Vibro is a member of AMA Fachverband für Sensorik e.V.
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Accelerometers
For advice on the correct acceleration sensor and installation accessories, we recommend that you discuss your specific application with our specialists to ensure the correct solution.
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Vibration velocity sensors
For advice on the correct velocity sensor and installation accessories, we recommend that you discuss your specific application with our specialists to ensure the correct solution.
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Non-contacting displacement sensors
In many monitoring applications non-contacting eddy current displacement sensor (ECDS) systems are the preferred sensor choice for a wide range of monitoring tasks. They are typically used for measurement of relative shaft vibration and displacement, as well as for use as reference sensors. Our ECDS systems can be divided into the following groups:
Eddy current displacement sensors with integrated design have a built-in driver electronic within their probe housing including all components of the tuned oscillating circuit. Therefore no separate oscillator/demodulator and calibrated connection cable is required. To ensure complete satisfaction with the choice you make, we recommend that you discuss your application with our specialists to confirm that the appropriate design and type is selected. Sensors are the "fingertip" in any vibration measuring system. They are the determining factor for its success. |
Preamplifiers
Charge amplifiers 2661, 2667 and 2688
Our charge amplifiers are intended for use with charge type accelerometers, when monitoring plant machinery in harsh environments and for industrial machine and gas turbine applications requiring long mean time between failures. The charge amplifiers are available in a number of versions when other amplification factors or filtering ranges are required. Please check the appropriate Data Sheet for available variants. There are three differnet main designes available: Charge amplifier 2661 This standard amplifier is used if there are no additional certficates required. Charge amplifier 2667 This amplifier is ATEX certified for use in Zone 3 applications Charge amplifier 2688 This amplifier is especially desigend for use in radioactive areas. To protect the charge amplifiers from harsh environmental conditions, such as humidity and vibration, they should be mounted in a suitable junction box in conformity with minimum IP 65, as available from Brüel & Kjær Vibro. Reference & other sensors
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Air gap and magnetic flux
Machine Monitoring Strategy We offer several monitoring solutions ranging from vibration monitoring safety systems for the simplest hydro turbines to comprehensive monitoring solutions for larger machines that include process and efficiency and complete generator monitoring (PDA, air gap, magnetic flux, etc.). 
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Accessories
Sensors have been aptly named the "fingertip" of measurement techniques - where the "pulse" of the machine being monitored is taken and the condition measurement begins. The correct accessories and installation techniques can enhance the system's performance and ensure long-term satisfaction with the reliability of the safety or predictive monitoring system.
One of the most decisive factors that lead to the long-term satisfaction with the operation and reliability of a safety or predictive monitoring is the choice of the correct installation accessories used for the selected vibration, displacement and reference sensors. These components can be the "make or break" of any monitoring system efficiency, regardless whether the correct safety or predictive monitoring system itself has been chosen. Our range of accessories are tailor-made for the most diverse applications and are your guarantee that the monitoring system will provide the anticipated results that motivated its initial purchase.
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