The 3600 system is an on-line vibration monitoring system, which is intended for process control and reliability systems, machinery protection systems and generally for all the applications concerning the maintenance and monitoring of machinery condition. Thus, a large variety of applications are possible for motors, fans, pumps, gearboxes, small turbines, bearing diagnostics etc.

The basic types of measurements are as follows:

• vibration velocity RMS in the band up to 1 kHz [mm/s] (from 0.8Hz or 10Hz)
• vibration acceleration RMS in 0.8- 16,000 Hz band [gRMS]
• vibration acceleration RMS in 5-16 kHz band [gRMS](bearings condition analysis)
• vibration envelope acceleration RMS in 0.8-16,000 Hz band [gRMS].

For each type limit values of Alert

MAIN - This module is the heart of the system; it must always be included. It does all the measurements and their evaluation. It includes one vibration input, 2 output current loops, 4 relays and binary inputs for process definition (contact us for more information).

MPX - This module connects up to 8  channels  which are scanned by the MAIN unit. Up to 8 MPX units can be connected to one MAIN unit, i.e. up to 64 channels can be monitored.

COM - This unit controls communication along the RS 232 bus with an external PC. The bus enables to set up the entire system. The system is set-up using the 3600 Setup program, which is a standard part of each delivery. The COM unit includes a BNC output of vibration of the selected channel for connection to an external analyser.

COM/ DATA - The unit is similar to the COM unit, but COM/DATA enables measured data transfer via RS232 or Ethernet (option) to external DDS 2000 database.

REL - This unit containing 8 pairs of relays. It is intended to be used in parallel with the MPX unit. Thus, each measured channel has its own output relay pair: for instance, to be used as the indication of Alert and Danger.

LOOP - A unit containing 8 pairs of current loops 4-20 mA. It has a similar purpose as the REL unit. In the event of more-channel monitoring, LOOP enables each channel to have two current loops on which the measured values can be exported to other process control systems.  

MEM - A memory module for storage of measured data. The core is a Compact Flash card with the possibility to store up to 4 Gbytes of data.

All the units are inter-connected via an addressable bus, which enables simple co-operation of all the inter- connected units. External communication and control is possible through RS232 or using the Ethernet LAN network.  

The most simple Adash 3600 system is a single channel vibration monitor. It consists of only the MAIN and COM units. The vibration sensor is connected directly to the MAIN unit, the COM unit is only used to connect a PC for the system setup and includes a BNC output where the vibration signal is supplied for other analysis. The MAIN unit offers relays and current loops. The single channel system is suitable for applications where it is sufficient to measure only at one measurement point and by means of a suitable setup of vibration limits to ensure the trouble-free operation of the monitored equipment.