Leading Condition Monitoring (CM) consultants AV Technology (AVT) are introducing their innovative Spi-VR© hand-held vibration data collector. The company claims that the cost effective Spi-VR (Spectrum Inspection and Vibration Recorder) is the most exciting development in vibration analysis for almost a decade.
Vibration measurement and analysis is one of the most powerful tools in a well implemented CM program and the use of hand-held data collectors has increased significantly over the past five years. However, according to AVT, existing “high-end” data collection systems have a number of key operational shortcomings, especially when a large and diverse number of pieces of equipment need monitoring on a regular basis. They claim that most collection systems require high-level database set-up and support; usually requiring set-up on a PC before readings can be taken. Also, the software, which can be expensive to buy, licence and operate, typically has complex setting combinations, placing significant demands on the user during set-up and training. There are other low-cost vibration data collectors on the market, but AVT believe competitive units will struggle to compete with the functionality and ease of use of the Spi-VR.
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AVTs Training Services Director, Simon Mills, one of only four BINDT VA Level 3 certified experts in the UK, is very upbeat about this development and as he explains: “The development of the Spi-VR has used feedback from our own extensive CM field experience and vibration analysis training. We are confident the design addresses existing hand-held data collector shortcomings and brings a wealth of additional benefits for the user. The system has successfully completed UK field trials and 30 units are currently in service with four operators. The robust handheld instrument uses a novel concept in data collection and the dynamic Machine Wizards make it easy to set up, easy to manage and simple to train on and operate. Its output is a simple maintenance decision to aid machine reliability and maintenance effectiveness.”
Key differentiation for the Spi-VR includes features whereby all data and reports can be accessed via the web and the instrument has the capability to import other equipment critical data such as oil analysis readings direct from the laboratory. On-screen equipment pictograms and built-in set-up templates aid effective data collection, whilst traffic light alerts and trends immediately highlight critical areas within the plant. (In-built vibration limits are in line with ISO standards including ISO10816). Automatic web-delivered software updates ensure users have access to the latest operational information.
For more information contact AV Technology Ltd, Stockport, Cheshire
Tel: 0161 491 2222 Fax: 0161 428 0127 E-mail: enquiries@avtechnology.co.uk
