Motor vibration monitoring is a key component of any good maintenance program. If the vibration exceeds a preset level, you can usually address the problem in a scheduled manner rather than an emergency one. The same is true of motor temperature monitoring. You get an alert that the windings are at an abnormally high temperature, and you can probably intervene to prevent an expensive failure.
These are great tools, and you should use them. But they report, rather than predict, problems.
Using a vibration analyzer, even a novice can match a motor’s signature to the baseline signature to spot negative changes. If you’re trained in vibration signature analysis, you can gain extensive insight from the vibration signature report to spot emerging problems. This early warning usually allows you to correct for problems before damage occurs. You can also use this analysis to reduce energy waste.
The benefits of thermographic analysis are similarly superior to those of mere high temperature alarming. Look for ways to increase your analysis capabilities.
