Torque cycling using rotational information

An innovative development from a British University ,the IME system can measure rotational speed , torque cycling efficiency etc using information derived from a shaft encoder and not accelerometers (which measure only vibration). This novel system has Ethernet output and can be used to monitor multiple drives and bearings locally or remotely .The system resolves the movement of shafts, rotating in the speed range 15 to 10,000 rpm, to a resolution of one micron (1um) in the X-Y plane .The data gathering system also measures two anlogue inputs allowing temperature or oil levels , for example , to be monitored too.The system is of great benefit in warning of imminent breakdown on production lines and processes by sending an e-mail automatically to designated maintenance personnel when a pre-set wear limit is reached , with links of relevant files ,history etc.!,as well as providing an indication of assembly quality for bearing assemblies,drives and transmissions.Tthis system has already been proven in the food industry.More information from mcresolution@orange.fr