WARNING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ALARM STATUS OF A VIBRATION LEVEL OF A PIECE OF ROTATING MACHINERY HAVING AN ADAPTIVE ALARM INDICATOR
First Claim
1. A warning device for monitoring alarm status of a vibration level a piece of rotating machinery, the warning device comprising:
- a body portion;
a top portion;
a base portion;
a power source for powering the device throughout a life of operation;
a control unit for controlling the operation of the warning device;
at least one colored light indicator for displaying the alarm status of the monitored vibration level; and
whereinthe at least one colored light indicator being energized to blink after an initial alarm indication; and
whereinthe at least one colored light indicator being controlled to blink at a relatively quick initial rate and/or intensity that maximizes indicator visibility; and
whereinthe at least one colored light indicator being controlled to blink at a relatively slower decreasing rate as time passes from the initial indication event; and
whereinpower source life of operation is extended by virtue of the relatively decreasing blink rate from initial alarm indication over time.
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Abstract
A warning device apparatus for monitoring an alarm status of a bearing that is mounted to a piece of rotating machinery is provided. The warning device includes a body portion, a top portion, a base portion, a power source for powering the device throughout a life of operation, a controller for controlling the operation of the warning device and at least one LED for displaying the alarm status. An operator inspects the warning device for an initial alarm indication by visually inspecting the at least one LED. The at least one LED is controlled to blink at a relatively quick initial rate and/or intensity that maximizes indicator visibility to the operator at initial indication. The at least one LED is controlled to blink at a slower/decreasing rate as time passes. Battery life of operation is extended by virtue of the slower/increased blink rate and conversely the increased pause time.
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14 Claims
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1. A warning device for monitoring alarm status of a vibration level a piece of rotating machinery, the warning device comprising:
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a body portion; a top portion; a base portion; a power source for powering the device throughout a life of operation; a control unit for controlling the operation of the warning device; at least one colored light indicator for displaying the alarm status of the monitored vibration level; and
whereinthe at least one colored light indicator being energized to blink after an initial alarm indication; and
whereinthe at least one colored light indicator being controlled to blink at a relatively quick initial rate and/or intensity that maximizes indicator visibility; and
whereinthe at least one colored light indicator being controlled to blink at a relatively slower decreasing rate as time passes from the initial indication event; and
whereinpower source life of operation is extended by virtue of the relatively decreasing blink rate from initial alarm indication over time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of indicating an alarm status of a warning device that monitors a life of a bearing, the bearing and warning device disposed proximate to each other on a piece of rotating industrial machinery, the method of indicating the alarm status comprising the steps of:
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providing the warning device having; a control unit, at least one colored light indicator, and a power source; and controlling the operation of the warning device with the control unit, displaying the alarm status with the at least one light indicator, powering the device throughout a life of operation with the power source; indicating an initial alarm indication with the at least one colored light indicator, and controlling the at least one colored light indicator with the control unit to blink at a relatively quick initial rate and/or intensity that maximizes indicator visibility at initial indication; controlling the at least one colored light indicator with the control unit to blink at a relatively slower decreasing rate as time passes from the initial indication; and
whereinextending power source life of operation by virtue of the relatively decreasing blink rate from initial indication over time is achieved.
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