Test Data - Condition Monitoring

1. General information

SPM/VDI measurement ZR
Printed Matter Number : 2946 0443 03
Applicable to : ZR compressors
Preliminary Operations: : –
Safety Instructions : General
Persons Required : 1
Special Tools : –
Consumables : –

2. Document overview
This document describes the following:
1. General information ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Document overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
3. VDI................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
4. SPM (Shock Pulse Meter) ............................................................................................................................................... 2
5. Vibration severity level ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.1. ZR3-6 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.2. ZR65-75-90.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
5.3. ZR55-275 ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
5.4. ZR300-750 ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.5. ZR75-315VSD ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.6. ZR400-900VSD ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
6. Bearing condition evaluated by SPM method .................................................................................................................. 5
6.1. ZR3-6 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
6.2. ZR65-75-90.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
6.3. ZR55-90 ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.4. ZR110-275 ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.5. ZR300-750 ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.6. ZR75-900VSD ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
7. Instruction drawing (9823 1462 00-06-03) ..................................................................................................................... 13

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3. VDI
The procedure to evaluate the vibration behaviour is based on the VDI 2056 standard. The parameter to evaluate the
vibration level is the overall vibration velocity (mm/s) between 10 to 1000 Hz. The applicable VDI 2056 classification for ZR
compressors is determined by the following criteria (cfr. VDI 2056-par. 4.3):
• Large rotating masses
• High-speed machinery
• Lightweight foundation frame
• Low-tuned foundation (i.e. soft support mounts)

These criteria are only considered together in group T.

Z compressors do not completely fit with VDI 2056, because this standard refers to bearing housings that are supported
directly by the foot-supports and not to bearings supported in overhang by a gearbox, such as Z-elements.
Screw compressors generate substantial discharge pulsations that cause rather high vibrations on the compressor casing
without harming the compressor operation. Screw compressors are judged to have a 'rough' operating condition.
If the vibration level exceeds the limit at one or more points (See “5. Vibration severity level”), a frequency analysis is
required to define the problem and the necessary actions.

4. SPM (Shock Pulse Meter)

The Shock Pulse Meter is a practical instrument to monitor the condition of rotating ball or roller bearings. Due to the normal
surface roughness, the balls or rollers generate shock pulses when they roll in the bearing ring. The shocks are detected by
a transducer, making contact with a machined surface close to the loaded zone of the bearing.
To eliminate possible errors due to incorrect positioning of the transducer, adaptors are installed permanently at the
measurement points. The transducer is positioned on the adaptor by means of a quick-connector.
Measuring the shock pulses with a handheld probe gives less accurate results and is not recommended. The signal of the
transducer is translated into a dBc (carpet level) and a dBm (maximum level) value.
Two types of instruments are available:

SPM 43 A
• Pre-set the meter at the specified dBi value (with the inner-upper thumb wheel scale) the shock pulses are
translated into an audio signal.
• Start the measurement with the outer thumb wheel at high dB value. There should be no audio signal.
• Decrease the dB level with the outer thumb wheel until the first audio signal occurs. This is the dBm value.
• Decrease the dB level further until a constant audio signal is generated. This is the dBc value.

T 2000
• Pre-set the meter at the specified dBi value (using 'SET' push button and the up and down arrows).
• Pushing on the 'M' button, the digital instrument indicates the dBc and dBm value.

If the SPM level exceeds the limit at one or more points (See “6.Bearing condition evaluated by SPM method”), a frequency
analysis is required to define the problem and the necessary actions.

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5. Vibration severity level

5.1. ZR3-6
The following limits are to be used if:
• The unit is a low speed unit (type -50 or -60)
• The unit is positioned on a flat floor

Maximum level during load Maximum level during unload

Measurement point

ZR3 ZR4 ZR5 ZR6 ZR3 ZR4 ZR5 ZR6

1 mm/s 7 9 7 8 4 6 4 5
3 mm/s 8 10 10 10 5 6 6 6
5 mm/s 6 8 7 8 3 5 4 5
6 mm/s 6 8 8 8 3 5 5 5
7 mm/s 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6
Mot A mm/s 4 5 6 6 4 5 6 6
Mot B mm/s 4 5 6 6 4 5 6 6

The following limits are to be used if:

• The unit is not a low speed unit (all except type -50 or -60)
• The unit is a high pressure unit (10.5bar)
• The unit is positioned on a carriage

Maximum level during load Maximum level during unload

Measurement point

ZR3 ZR4 ZR5 ZR6 ZR3 ZR4 ZR5 ZR6

1 mm/s 9 11 9 10 6 7 5 6
3 mm/s 10 12 12 12 6 8 7 7
5 mm/s 7 10 9 10 4 6 5 6
6 mm/s 7 10 10 10 4 6 6 6
7 mm/s 7 9 10 11 4 6 6 7
Mot A mm/s 5 6 7 7 5 6 7 7
Mot B mm/s 5 6 7 7 5 6 7 7

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5.2. ZR65-75-90
The following limits are to be used if:
• Working pressure of the unit ≤ 8.6 bar(e)
• The unit is positioned on a flat floor

Maximum level during load Maximum level during unload

Measurement point

ZR65-75 ZR90 ZR65-75 ZR90

1 mm/s
3 mm/s
5 mm/s
6 mm/s
7 mm/s
Mot A mm/s
Mot B mm/s
7 9
8 10
6 7
6 7
6 7
4 5
4 5
4 5
5 6
3 4
3 4
3 4
4 5
4 5

The following limits are to be used if:

• The unit is a high pressure unit 10 bar(e)
• The unit is positioned on a carriage

Maximum level during load Maximum level during unload

Measurement point

ZR65-75 ZR90 ZR65-75 ZR90

1 mm/s
3 mm/s
5 mm/s
6 mm/s
7 mm/s
Mot A mm/s
Mot B mm/s
9 9
10 10
7 7
7 7
7 7
5 5
5 5
5 5
6 6
4 4
4 4
4 4
5 5
5 5

5.3. ZR55-275
The following limits are to be used for:
• The unit is positioned on a flat floor

Maximum level during load Maximum level during unload

Measurement point

ZR55-90 ZR110-145 ZR160-275 ZR55-90 ZR110-145 ZR160-275

1 mm/s 9 9 11 6 6 7
3 mm/s 9 9 11 6 6 7
5 mm/s 7 7 10 4 4 6
6 mm/s 7 7 10 4 4 6
7 mm/s 7 7 9 4 4 6
Mot A mm/s 5 5 6 5 5 6
Mot B mm/s 5 5 6 5 5 6

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5.4. ZR300-750
The following limits are to be used for:
• The unit is positioned on a flat floor

Maximum level during load Maximum level during unload

Measurement point

ZR300-750/50hz ZR300-750/60Hz ZR300-750/50hz ZR300-750/60Hz

1 mm/s
3 mm/s
5 mm/s
6 mm/s
7 mm/s
Mot A mm/s
Mot B mm/s
9 10 5 6
10 11 6 7
9 10 5 6
10 10 6 6
10 11 6 7
7 7 7 7
7 7 7 7

5.5. ZR75-315VSD
Not available

5.6. ZR400-900VSD
The following limits are to be used for:
• The unit is positioned on a flat floor

Maximum level during load Maximum level during unload

Measurement point

ZR400-500VSD ZR700-900 VSD ZR400-500VSD ZR700-900VSD

1 mm/s 9 10 5 6
3 mm/s 10 11 6 7
5 mm/s 9 10 5 6
6 mm/s 10 10 6 6
7 mm/s 10 11 6 7
Mot A mm/s 7 7 7 7
Mot B mm/s 7 7 7 7

6. Bearing condition evaluated by SPM method

6.1. ZR3-6

dBi setting
1-6 .................................................. dBi 30 except ZR3-53, -54, -58, -63, -67 value is 35
7 ...................................................... dBi 30
MOT A/B ........................................ dBi 10

Production test
Maximum level during load
1-6 ................................................. dBm 35
7 .................................................... dBm 25
Mot A, Mot B ................................. dBm 35
Alert level = reference level at commissioning + 10dB

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6.2. ZR65-75-90

dBi setting
1-7 .................................................. dBi 30
MOT A/B ........................................ dBi 10

Production test
Maximum level during load
1-6 ................................................. dBm 35
7 .................................................... dBm 25
Mot A, Mot B ................................. dBm 35
Alert level = reference level at commissioning + 10dB

6.3. ZR55-90

dBi settings
Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)
Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR55 7,5 50 20 21 10 21 15 1 12
ZR55 8,6 50 20 17 10 17 15 1 12
ZR55 10 50 20 16 10 16 15 1 12
ZR55 7,25 60 20 23 10 23 19 7 12
ZR55 9 60 20 18 10 18 19 7 12
ZR55 10,4 60 20 16 10 16 19 7 12
ZR55JPN 6,9 50 20 22 10 22 15 1 12
ZR55JPN 8,6 50 20 17 10 17 15 1 12
ZR55JPN 10 50 20 16 10 16 15 1 12
ZR55JPN 6,9 60 20 23 10 23 19 7 12
ZR55JPN 8,6 60 20 18 10 18 19 7 12
ZR55JPN 10 60 20 16 10 16 19 7 12

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR75 7,5 50 22 30 19 32 21 15 7
ZR75 8,6 50 21 30 18 28 21 15 7
ZR75 10 50 20 30 18 27 21 15 7
ZR75 7,25 60 24 30 20 32 21 15 7
ZR75 9 60 23 30 19 29 21 15 7
ZR75 10,4 60 22 30 19 28 21 15 7
ZR75JPN 6,9 50 23 30 19 34 21 15 7
ZR75JPN 8,6 50 21 30 18 28 21 15 7
ZR75JPN 10 50 20 30 18 27 21 15 7
ZR75JPN 6,9 60 24 30 20 32 21 15 7
ZR75JPN 8,6 60 23 30 19 29 21 15 7
ZR75JPN 10 60 22 30 19 28 21 15 7

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 Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)
Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR90 7,5 50 22 28 28 32 23 11 4
ZR90 8,6 50 21 28 28 32 23 11 4
ZR90 10 50 20 28 28 32 23 11 4
ZR90 7,25 60 25 28 28 32 28 13 6
ZR90 9 60 23 28 28 32 28 13 6
ZR90 10,4 60 22 28 28 32 28 13 6
ZR90JPN 6,9 50 23 28 28 32 23 11 4
ZR90JPN 8,6 50 21 28 28 32 23 11 4
ZR90JPN 10 50 20 28 28 23 23 11 4
ZR90JPN 6,9 60 25 28 28 32 28 13 6
ZR90JPN 8,6 60 23 28 28 32 28 13 6
ZR90JPN 10 60 22 28 28 32 28 13 6

Production test
Maximum level during load
1-6 ................................................ dBm 35
7 .................................................... dBm 25
MOT A/B ...................................... dBm 30
Alert level = reference level at commissioning + 10dB

6.4. ZR110-275

dBi settings
Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)
Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 3 6 7 A B
ZR110 7,5 50 20 29 26 32 30 18 18
ZR110 8,6 50 17 23 23 26 30 18 18
ZR110 10 50 15 20 21 23 30 18 18
ZR110 7 60 23 31 29 34 33 24 24
ZR110 8.6 60 20 28 26 31 33 24 24
ZR110 10,4 60 17 23 23 26 33 24 24

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR132 7,5 50 25 35 30 38 30 18 18
ZR132 8,6 50 21 27 27 30 30 18 18
ZR132 10 50 20 25 26 28 30 18 18

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 Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)
Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR145 7,5 50 28 35 33 38 30 18 18
ZR145 8,6 50 25 30 30 33 30 18 18
ZR145 10 50 22 26 28 29 30 18 18
ZR145 13 50 19 19 25 22 30 18 18
ZR145 8.6 60 28 36 33 39 33 24 24
ZR145 10,4 60 22 29 28 32 33 24 24
ZR145 13 60 20 21 26 24 33 24 24

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR160 7,5 50 22 27 20 27 23 15 10
ZR160 8,6 50 20 25 19 25 23 15 10
ZR160 10 50 19 24 17 24 23 15 10
ZR160 7 60 21 27 20 27 27 15 10
ZR160 8.6 60 20 26 18 26 27 15 10
ZR160 10,4 60 18 23 16 23 27 15 10

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR200 7,5 50 27 31 26 31 23 15 10
ZR200 8,6 50 25 29 24 29 23 15 10
ZR200 10 50 23 27 22 27 23 15 10
ZR200 7 60 26 30 25 30 27 15 10
ZR200 8.6 60 24 29 22 29 27 15 10
ZR200 10,4 60 21 25 20 25 27 15 10

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR250 7,5 50 32 34 32 34 23 15 10
ZR250 8,6 50 31 33 31 33 23 15 10
ZR250 10 50 28 30 28 30 23 15 10
ZR250 13 50 24 25 23 25 23 15 10
ZR250 7 60 30 33 30 33 27 15 10
ZR250 8.6 60 28 32 27 32 27 15 10
ZR250 10,4 60 25 28 24 28 27 15 10
ZR250 13 60 23 25 22 25 27 15 10

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 Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)
Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR275 7,5 50 35 36 35 35 45 15 10
ZR275 8,6 50 32 34 32 34 23 15 10
ZR275 10 50 31 33 31 33 23 15 10
ZR275 13 50 26 26 25 26 23 15 10
ZR275 7 60 34 34 34 34 27 15 10
ZR275 8.6 60 32 35 33 35 27 15 10
ZR275 10,4 60 29 31 28 31 27 15 10
ZR275 13 60 26 27 25 27 27 15 10

Production test
Maximum level during load
1-6 ................................................ dBm 35
7 .................................................... dBm 25
MOT A/B ...................................... dBm 30
Alert level = reference level at commissioning + 10dB

6.5. ZR300-750

dBi settings
Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)
Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR300 7,5 50 23 26 19 26 27 12 0
ZR300 8,6 50 22 25 17 25 27 12 0
ZR300 10 50 21 23 17 23 27 12 0
ZR300 8.6 60 22 26 18 26 30 15 0
ZR300 10,4 60 21 23 16 23 30 15 0

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR315 7,5 50 24 27 21 27 27 12 0
ZR315 8,6 50 23 26 20 26 27 12 0
ZR315 10 50 23 25 19 25 27 12 0
ZR315 8.6 60 24 28 21 28 30 15 0
ZR315 10,4 60 22 24 19 24 30 15 0

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR355 7,5 50 26 30 24 30 27 12 0
ZR355 8,6 50 25 28 22 28 27 12 0
ZR355 10 50 24 26 21 26 27 12 0
ZR355 8.6 60 26 29 25 29 30 15 0
ZR355 10,4 60 24 26 22 26 30 15 0

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 Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)
Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR400 7,5 50 28 31 28 31 27 12 0
ZR400 8,6 50 26 29 25 29 27 12 0
ZR400 10 50 26 28 24 28 27 12 0
ZR400 8.6 60 28 30 28 30 30 15 0
ZR400 10,4 60 26 28 24 28 30 15 0

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR425 7,5 50 30 33 32 33 27 12 0
ZR425 8,6 50 29 30 29 30 27 12 0

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR450 7,5 50 13 22 15 22 30 12 12
ZR450 8,6 50 12 21 14 21 30 12 12
ZR450 10 50 11 19 12 18 30 12 12
ZR450 8.6 60 14 22 16 21 30 15 15
ZR450 10,4 60 12 20 14 19 30 15 15

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR500 7,5 50 15 23 17 23 30 12 12
ZR500 8,6 50 14 22 16 21 30 12 12
ZR500 10 50 13 21 15 20 30 12 12
ZR500 8.6 60 27 24 19 24 30 15 15
ZR500 10,4 60 14 22 16 21 30 15 15

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR630 7,5 50 19 26 22 27 30 12 12
ZR630 8,6 50 17 24 20 25 30 12 12
ZR630 10 50 16 23 18 23 30 12 12
ZR630 8.6 60 19 26 21 26 30 15 15
ZR630 10,4 60 16 23 18 23 30 15 15

Pressure Cycle Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) (Hz) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR750 7,5 50 24 29 27 31 30 12 12
ZR750 8,6 50 21 26 23 27 30 12 12
ZR750 10 50 19 25 21 25 30 12 12
ZR750 8.6 60 22 27 25 29 30 15 15
ZR750 10,4 60 19 25 22 26 30 15 15

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Production test
Maximum level during load
1-6 ................................................ dBm 35
7 .................................................... dBm 25
MOT A/B ...................................... dBm 30
Alert level = reference level at commissioning + 10dB

6.6. ZR75-900VSD

dBi settings
Pressure Setting values (dB)
Unit
(bar) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR75VSD 9 25 28 21 26 25 22 23
ZR75VSD 10,4 24 26 18 24 23 20 23

Pressure Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR90VSD 9 30 33 28 32 30 28 23
ZR90VSD 10,4 28 31 25 30 28 26 23

Pressure Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR132VSD 8,6 23 30 28 33 33 24 24
ZR132VSDFF 8,6 22 30 28 33 33 23 23
ZR132VSD 10,4 20 25 26 28 33 23 23
ZR132VSDFF 10,4 19 25 25 28 33 23 23

Pressure Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR160VSD 8,6 29 37 33 40 36 29 29
ZR160VSD 380V 8,6 27 35 32 38 35 27 27
ZR160VSDFF 8,6 29 37 33 40 36 29 29
ZR160VSDFF 380V 8,6 27 35 31 38 35 27 27
ZR160VSD 10,4 26 33 31 36 36 29 29
ZR160VSD 380V 10,4 24 30 30 33 35 27 27
ZR160VSDFF 10,4 26 32 31 35 36 29 29
ZR160VSDFF 380V 10,4 24 30 29 33 35 27 27

Pressure Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR250VSD 8,6 30 33 29 33 36 24 27
ZR250VSD 10,4 27 29 26 29 36 24 27

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 Pressure Setting values (dB)
Unit
(bar) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR315VSD 8,6 35 37 35 37 42 28 29
ZR315VSD 380V 8,6 33 36 33 36 40 27 29
ZR315VSD 10,4 31 32 31 32 42 28 29
ZR315VSD 380V 10,4 30 31 30 31 40 27 29

Pressure Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR400VSD 8,6 28 31 28 31 30 14 14
ZR400VSD 10,4 27 28 26 28 31 15 15

Pressure Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR500VSD 8,6 32 35 35 35 33 17 16
ZR500VSD 10,4 30 32 32 32 34 18 16

Pressure Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR700VSD 8,6 22 28 25 30 30 12 12
ZR700VSD 10,4 20 25 22 26 30 13 13

Pressure Setting values (dB)

Unit
(bar) 1 3 5 6 7 A B
ZR900VSD 8,6 28 32 32 35 30 15 15
ZR900VSD 10,4 24 28 27 29 30 16 16

Production test
Reference speed is maximum speed
Maximum level during load
1-6 ................................................ dBm 35
7 .................................................... dBm 25
MOT A/B ...................................... dBm 30
Alert level = reference level at commissioning + 10dB

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7. Instruction drawing (9823 1462 00-06-03)

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