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Contents
Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
1.1. Application ..................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Features ......................................................................................................... 2
1.3. Application Diagram...................................................................................... 2
2. Design ................................................................................................... 3
3. Technical Data...................................................................................... 5
3.1. Inputs/Outputs ............................................................................................... 5
4. Method of Operation ............................................................................ 7
4.1. Measurement Sequence ............................................................................... 7
4.2. Data Logging and Storage ............................................................................ 7
4.3. Alerts .............................................................................................................. 8
5. Installation ............................................................................................ 9
5.1. Overview ........................................................................................................ 9
5.2. Sensor Termination Box ............................................................................... 9
5.3. Install Location .............................................................................................. 9
5.4. Preparation .................................................................................................. 10
5.5. EV Card Installation..................................................................................... 12
5.6. EV Input Cable Connections....................................................................... 14
5.7. Remote I/O ................................................................................................... 15
6. Operating Instructions ....................................................................... 17
6.1. Downloading Data ....................................................................................... 17
6.1.1. Download via Direct Connection....................................................................... 17
6.1.2. Download via USB Stick ................................................................................... 17
6.2. Push Buttons ............................................................................................... 18
6.2.1. Alert ................................................................................................................. 18
6.2.2. Online/Offline ................................................................................................... 19
7. Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 21
7.1. EV Card Data Loss ...................................................................................... 22
7.2. Iris Power Technical Support ..................................................................... 22
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Introduction
1. Introduction
1.1. Application
The GuardII EV Card is an optional add-on for the GuardII continuous on-line monitor
that is used to measure endwinding vibration (EV) activity in motor and generator stators.
This system collects and analyzes vibration data from fiber optic accelerometers, providing
maintenance staff with a tool to collect and trend endwinding vibration conditions
The GuardII monitor computes displacement vibration spectra across the important
frequency range. Once configured, the monitor requires no user intervention, will alert when
significant vibrations are detected, and is ideal for fingerprinting and trending the vibration as
the endwinding and support system loosen and age
NOTE:
A GuardII EV Card is a component of larger system, and requires a GuardII
Platform to function
NOTE:
This manual only contains detailed information on the GuardII EV Cards; for
details concerning the GuardII Platform, a different monitoring technology or
coupler installations, refer to the User Manuals for those components.
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1.2. Features
Analysis of up to 12 EVA-D sensors and 1 EVA-S sensor (or equivalent third-party
accelerometers) including high vibration alerts
Analyze measurements and trend at different operating conditions for a more certain
prediction of stator endwinding vibration conditions
Perform a spot measurement, or automatically acquire results over months and
years during normal generator load changes, without user intervention
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Design
2. Design
A GuardII EV Card supports inputs for up to 13 inputs; 12 dual-axis (radial and
tangential) sensors for endwinding vibration, and 1 single-axis sensor for core vibration. The
dual-axis inputs are also compatible with single-axis sensors; the monitor will automatically
detect the signals and perform the appropriate calculations as needed.
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Technical Data
3. Technical Data
NOTE:
The specifications listed here are only for the EV Card. Specifications
referring to the GuardII Platform or to another monitoring technology are
listed in the User Manual for that system component.
3.1. Inputs/Outputs
EV Inputs
Quantity 12 Dual-Axis inputs
1 Single-Axis input
Connector Terminal Block Connector:
Conductor cross section
12.5 mm2 max, 12 AWG max
Terminal Torque min/max
0.5/0.6 Nm
Tool Blade Dimensions
0.6 x 3.5 mm
Input Impedance High impedance
Data Acquisition
Monitored Machines 1
EV Sampling 16 bits
4096Hz
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Method of Operation
4. Method of Operation
The endwinding is at high-voltage potential and requires support against mechanical
vibration driven by electrical and mechanical forces. Machine endwindings are designed so
that under normal circumstances these mechanical stresses are controlled enough to
prevent damage. However the endwinding can be damaged due to:
Looseness of the endwinding support and tie structure due to mechanical aging and
thermal expansion
Poor design of the endwinding bracing with resonance conditions close to the
primary forces of the rotational frequency and twice line frequency
Abnormal operating events such as short circuits resulting in stress and deflection of
components beyond their mechanical limits
Relative motion between one component and another which can abrade the high
voltage insulation on the coils
The purpose of endwinding vibration monitoring is to directly measure if the stator
endwindings are vibrating during normal operation, so that any incipient vibration can be
detected (and corrected) at an early stage, well before failure. The monitoring system
consists of four components: non-metallic EVA sensors mounted at critical locations in the
endwinding, non-metallic fiber optic cable to connect the sensors outside of the motor or
generator frame, an electro-optical unit to convert the optical signals to millivolts which are
proportional to the acceleration, and the GuardII monitor to digitize, process and store the
vibration spectra.
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Method of Operation
Periodically, the Archive should be downloaded into the IAM software suite and the EV
measurement results reviewed.
4.3. Alerts
While the GuardII is performing measurements, the displacement is compared with
configured Alert levels. If the current displacement is greater than the Alert level, then the
GuardII enters an Alert state, activating the Alert relay.
NOTE:
In order for the Alert function to work, the Alert Relay in the GuardII must be
connected. Refer to the GuardII Platform User Manual for details.
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Installation
5. Installation
NOTE:
EV Card installation must be performed by qualified personnel. If not
installed properly, damage may occur to both the EV Card and the GuardII
Platform assembly.
NOTE:
The GuardII design makes use of thumbscrews so that components are easy
to work with. The use of tools may cause over- tightening, which could
damage the monitor.
5.1. Overview
The installation shall be performed according to this manual and applicable local codes
and standards.
This manual only describes installation of the EV Card itself; for details on the installation
of the GuardII Platform assembly, or EV Sensors, refer to the appropriate User Manual for
that component.
This installation procedure assumes that no other monitoring technologies are installed
in the GuardII monitor. Note that if there is another monitoring technology, this will not affect
the installation of the EV Card, however care must be taken to make sure the Card for the
other technology is not disturbed.
WARNING:
Before working with the GuardII monitor, disconnect the power. This can be
done at the plant breaker or the power switch inside the monitor. If the
monitor needs to be removed from the enclosure, use the plant breaker to
disconnect the power.
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WARNING:
Each monitoring technology that can be used in the GuardII Platform will have
its own installation requirements, particularly in regards to the physical location
of the monitor relative to the sensor terminations. When selecting a mounting
location for the monitor, be sure to consider all of the monitoring technologies
that are being used.
5.4. Preparation
Before installing the EV Card, a new entry hole may need to be drilled into the GuardII
enclosure for the EVA signal cables. If the conduit is already run to the monitor, then skip to
Section 5.5.
Before drilling holes in the enclosure, the electronics must be removed. Start by
disconnecting all of the cables from the electronics inside the monitor.
Disconnect all of the cables from the electronics inside the monitor.
Remove the nut holding the ground cable in place, and disconnect the wire to the
enclosure. Put the nut back on the ground stud so it does not get lost.
Carefully remove the ferrites from around the power, ambient sensor and Ethernet
cables (if installed).
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WARNING:
In order to prevent the conduit and cables from interfering with the GuardII
Platform chassis and technology Cards, cable entry is limited to the bottom
side of the enclosure near the grounding bolt.
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NOTE:
For complete details on the Remote I/O Options, refer to the Remote I/O
User Manual.
For specific Modbus data points hosted by the GuardII EV Card, refer to
Section 9.3
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Operating Instructions
6. Operating Instructions
The Iris Application Manager (IAM) software is used to configure GuardII monitors and to
download the data for further analysis. However, the monitor has been designed for stand-
alone operation and does not require a computer connection.
Once fully configured, the monitor automatically collects and stores data from each of
the installed monitoring technologies, produces Alerts, and collects/updates Modbus data.
However, if a particular feature is not used, then the ability of the monitor to operate
independently may be compromised. For example, if the Alert Relay is not connected, or
the Alert thresholds are not set, then the entire Alert function will not work properly; the only
way to tell if the data indicates a problem with the machine being monitored is by
downloading and analyzing the data.
NOTE:
Periodically, the Archive should be downloaded into the IAM software suite
and the EV data reviewed. This allows for early detection of any Asset
problems indicated by the vibration levels, as well as detection of any
GuardII problem should it occur. The recommended data download and
review interval is not greater than six months.
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Next, the LED will become green while the data transfer is in progress.
When the data transfer is complete, the LED will turn off. Note that when a GuardII
Archive is full, it can be up to approximately 1.5GB in size, and can take several
minutes to download to a USB memory stick.
At a later time, insert the USB stick into the computer running IAM, and use the Import
Measurement function in IAM to import the data to the database.
NOTE:
In order to download data to a USB stick, the USB stick must not be larger than
2GB, and must be formatted as FAT-16.
6.2.1. Alert
The Alert Button serves three purposes.
Pressing the button will clear the monitor Alert state.
By pressing and holding the button for 5s~10s the Alert is forced through its
programmed behavior. For example, if the relay is programmed for Momentary NO
operation, holding the button for 6 seconds will force the relay closed for 4 seconds.
By pressing and holding the button for more than 10s the Alert is forced into the
active state until it is reset. For example, if the relay is programmed for Momentary
NO operation, holding the button for 10 seconds will force the relay closed until reset.
There are two internal LEDs that indicate the GuardII current Alert state.
The green LED indicates the current state of the relay itself; if this LED is turned on,
then the relay is currently closed. If the LED is turned off, the relay is currently open.
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The amber LED indicates the Alert status of the GuardII. If this LED is turned on,
then the monitor has detected an Alert. If this LED is turned off, then the monitor has
not detected an Alert. Additionally, this LED could be blinking rapidly; this indicates
that the Alert relay has been forced active using the Alert button.
6.2.2. Online/Offline
The Online/Offline button toggles the monitor between online and offline modes. Hold
the button for a few seconds.
While online, GuardII is collecting and analyzing data. This is the normal mode of
operation.
While offline, GuardII stops collecting data.
The green LED inside the monitor indicates if the monitor is online (the LED is turned
on), or offline (the LED is turned off). Additionally the EV Card LED on the front panel will
display a pattern indicating the online/offline state. Refer to Section 8 for full details on the
EV Card LED states.
WARNING:
The monitor MUST be online for normal operation.
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Troubleshooting
7. Troubleshooting
The GuardII monitor does not require any special maintenance. If the monitor does not
operate as expected, there is some basic troubleshooting that can be performed before
contacting Iris Power Technical Support.
This section provides details specific to testing an EV Card. This troubleshooting is
done at the GuardII monitor, and cannot be done remotely.
For details on troubleshooting generic GuardII functions refer to the GuardII Platform
User Manual
For details on troubleshooting a different monitoring technology, refer to the User
Manual for that technology.
WARNING:
All troubleshooting activities need to be performed by qualified personnel.
The monitor LEDs provide status information; this section describes the most obvious
symptoms of any problem; for full functional descriptions of the EV Card LED, refer to
Section 8.
WARNING:
It is best to check the basic GuardII monitor operation as described in the
GuardII Platform User Manual before trying to troubleshoot the EV Card.
Contact information for Iris Power Technical Support is listed in Section 7.2. When
contacting Technical Support, please provide as much information as possible; the more
information provided, the faster the problem will likely be resolved.
IMPORTANT:
During any troubleshooting process, cables may be disconnected and
swapped between inputs, and settings may be changed; whatever
connection and configuration changes are made must be put back as they
were once finished.
If repairs are required, Iris Power Technical Support will issue a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) with instructions to return the product. If the monitor is out of warranty,
a repair evaluation fee applies. The warranty details are shown in the current Selling Policy
of Iris Power LP.
There is only one main symptom of problems with the GuardII EV Card; other symptoms
may occur, but this is the most likely. This symptom is a loss of data seen in the IAM
software suite.
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Troubleshooting
Email: techsupport.iris@qualitrolcorp.com
Phone: 1-905-677-4824
Between 09:00 and 16:00 (GMT-5hrs)
Fax: 1-905-677-8498
Address: Iris Power
3110 American Drive
Mississauga, ON L4V1T2
Canada
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EV Card LED
8. EV Card LED
The GuardII LEDs are the primary source of status information when a connection to the
monitor is not available.
This section describes the EV Card LED on the Front Panel of the monitor. The other
LEDs provide general monitor status that is not necessarily related to the EV Card. For a
description of the other LEDs available, refer to the GuardII Platform User Manual.
Behavior Meaning
Red blink Fault detected
Green blink Offline
Orange with green blink Offline, alert detected
Green Online, but not collecting data at the moment
Green with orange blink Online, alert detected, but not collecting data at
the moment
Green blink Online, collecting data
Green blink/ Online, collecting data, alert detected
Green with orange blink
Off The card is not being used; this indicates a
problem with the monitor
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Appendix
9. Appendix
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Appendix
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Core
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Appendix
9.3.1. General
Each register is an F03 Holding Register
Unless otherwise noted, all data is expressed as 16-bit unsigned values
To access the data points, use the Modbus over TCP/IP protocol, connecting to the
GuardII’s Ethernet address
NOTE:
Modbus endwinding displacement values are in microns (1x10-6 m); to
convert to mils, use a conversion factor of /25.4 in the Modbus system
reading the data.
For example, a data point reading 79.6 microns would convert to 79.6 / 25.4
= 3.1 mils.
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