INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 wireless sensors
SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System
User Manual
Revision F
3.2.6 Other interfaces
3.2.6.1 USB service interface
A USB service interface is available internally, for SKF use only or under the direction
of TSG or SKF application engineers
3.3 SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 wireless sensors
3.3.1 Installation considerations
When selecting a location for the sensor bear in mind that the sensor is single axis,
the vibration sensitive axis is through and perpendicular to, the mounting face.
Choose an appropriate installation position:
• Suitable for the machine vibration/temperature measurement envisaged
• Avoiding unnecessary exposure to sources of radiant heat
• That doesn’t impede routine maintenance of the machine
• Where the transducer is not easily damaged
• Of a suitable size and with clearance for mounting and accessing the sensor
• With the mounting area suitably prepared to ensure a good contact interface
• Mount it securely using stud or adhesive-stud mounting
Ensure that maintenance procedures are updated to include, where necessary, the
decommissioning and/or safe removal of the wireless sensors during machine
maintenance and overhaul.
3.3.2 Mounting detail
Once the mounting/measurement point location is decided, prepare the surface
appropriately:
• For direct stud mounting, drill and tap to suit the stud being used and spot
face an area if necessary. Recommendations:
o Depth: greater of 8 mm (0.31 in.) or stud length plus 2-threads.
o Drilled perpendicular to the mounting surface, within ±1°.
o Flat mounting surface for the IMx-1 – within 25 µm (0.001 in.).
o Surface roughness no greater than 0.8 µm (32 µin.).
o When fitting, ensure there is no gap between the mounted sensor and
the mounting surface.
• For adhesive stud mounting, remove paint, clean and apply the adhesive.
Apply activator to the stud base, position and apply pressure until the
adhesive cures.
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