Modular equipment dynamic condition monitoring system with multiple processors
First Claim
1. A module for monitoring dynamic operating parameters of a machine system, the module comprising:
- a first processor for managing at least transmission of data to a remote device;
a memory circuit for storing configuration parameters of the module; and
a second processor for receiving and processing signals from a sensor representative of a dynamic operating parameter of the machine system and for performing computations based on the received signals and the configuration parameters stored in the memory circuit.
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Abstract
A monitoring and protection technique for machine systems includes providing multiple processors within a monitoring module. A first processor generally performs management functions, such as data communications control, memory management, and so forth. A second processor performs complex calculations that provide data to the first processor. The module may be specifically adapted to applications, such as vibration monitoring, in which case the second processor may perform analysis of received signals to derive vibrational data that forms the basis for decisions for energizing or de-energizing relay circuitry used to control the machine system or an alarm.
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28 Claims
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1. A module for monitoring dynamic operating parameters of a machine system, the module comprising:
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a first processor for managing at least transmission of data to a remote device;
a memory circuit for storing configuration parameters of the module; and
a second processor for receiving and processing signals from a sensor representative of a dynamic operating parameter of the machine system and for performing computations based on the received signals and the configuration parameters stored in the memory circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A module for monitoring dynamic operating parameters of a machine system, the module comprising:
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a sensor interface for receiving signals from a sensor representative of a dynamic operation parameter of the machine system;
a memory circuit for storing configuration parameters of the module;
a first processor for managing at least transmission of data to a remote device; and
a second processor for receiving the signals and for performing computations based on the received signals and the configuration parameters stored in the memory circuit, including a fast Fourier transform of the signals to derive vibrational data from the received signals. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A modular monitoring system for monitoring dynamic operating parameters of a machine system, the monitoring system comprising:
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a plurality of sensors for detecting dynamic operating parameters of the machine system at a desired location and for generating signals representative thereof; and
a plurality of monitoring modules, each module being coupled to at least one sensor and including a memory circuit for storing configuration parameters of the module and a processor for managing at least transmission of data to a remote device, at least one of the modules further comprising a second processor for receiving the signals and for performing computations based on the received signals and the configuration parameters stored in the memory circuit, including a fast Fourier transform of the signals to derive vibrational data from the received signals, wherein the modules are configured to exchange data with one another in accordance with an open industrial data exchange protocol. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for monitoring dynamic operating parameters of a machine system, the method comprising:
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detecting a dynamic operation parameter of the machine system and generating a signal representative thereof;
applying the signal to a monitoring module including first and second processors, the first processor managing at least transmission of data to a remote device, the second processor receiving the signal and processing the signal;
deriving vibrational data for the machine system in the second processor; and
generating output signals from the first processor based upon the vibrational data. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for monitoring dynamic operating parameters of a machine system, the method comprising:
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detecting a dynamic operation parameter of the machine system and generating a signal representative thereof;
applying the signal to a monitoring module including first and second processors, the first processor managing at least transmission of signals to a remote device, the seconds processor receiving the signal and processing the signal;
deriving vibrational data for the machine system in the second processor;
generating output signals from the first processor based upon the vibrational data; and
transmitting data to a remote device based on the output signals in accordance with an open industrial data exchange protocol. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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