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Cable length between sensor and data acquisition unit
Wolfgang explains today which aspects need to be considered for the used cable length between sensor and data acquisition unit [...]
Functional Safety (IEC 61508) explained / SIL levels
During the video you will learn more about how an operator can assess the SIL (Safety Integrity Level), or PFD (Probability of Failure on Demand) requirements and the key parameters.
Monitoring of gears, gearboxes and gear mesh
Learn about gear mesh frequency calculation, how to acquire vibration signals and what analyses are recommended to turn sensor signals [...]
PROGNOST Customer Support brochure
When PROGNOST Systems project managers finalize the installation of your new system, it does not mean you are on your own. Our Customer Support team stands by in the critical moments, e.g. during initial system and machinery start-up and during the entire lifecycle of the installation.
Learn why automatic threshold adjustment is superior when operating conditions are changing
The advantage of flexible reciprocating machines is the disadvantage when monitoring such machines. Changing load conditions will result in changing [...]
PROGNOST®-Predictor Upgrade V8
PROGNOST®‑Predictor Version 8 has added several important functions, some that are visible and some that are not. Many of the [...]
New offices for PROGNOST Systems Inc.
In mid of 2020 PROGNOST Systems Inc. relocated inside of the greater Houston Area. The NASA Bypass Business Park is [...]
How to detect liquid carryover in reciprocating machinery
In this video we will learn more about liquids passing through reciprocating machines what can be a very dangerous problem [...]
Monitoring of Rolling Element Bearings (Part 2)
This second part is about the challenges in the analysis of rolling element bearings. Oliver is going deep into the [...]
Monitoring of Rolling Element Bearings (Part 1)
Tutorial for understanding the important basics of rolling element bearing monitoring. Learn what BPFO, BPFI, 2BS and FTF mean and how to detect impending bearing failures. The basis are time waveform readings from acceleration sensors that need to be transformed into FFT spectra with the specific frequency components.