Multi-Axis vibration analysis from Meters

Vibration analysis allows for evaluating the condition of an asset by measuring its vibrational behavior along different axes. In Fracttal One, this analysis is performed using independent vibration meters, where each meter represents a specific measurement axis (wireless vibration sensor). The information collected by these meters is consolidated in the asset health module, within the vibrations tab, enabling a comprehensive analysis of the asset’s vibrational behavior.

Configuration of the "Vibrations" measurement unit

1. Creating the Vibrations Unit in the Unit Catalog:
   Before starting to use the Vibrations measurement unit, it is necessary to configure it within the unit catalog.

2. Meter Configuration:
   Create and associate the meter with the Vibrations unit to activate the specialized Dashboard.

3. Access to the Dashboard:
   Once the meter is configured, you can access the specialized Dashboard from the Asset Health submodule to view advanced metrics and evaluate the condition of the equipment.

How to create a Unit in the Auxiliary Catalogs

1. To use custom units in meters, you must first create them in the Auxiliary Catalogs.

2. Go to Settings.

3. Select Auxiliary Catalogs.

4. Choose the type Unit.

5. Click on Add Unit.

6. Enter the description and code for the unit. In unit type, select Vibrations.

Note: This creation is specific to the wireless vibration sensor. For the traditional sensor, it is not necessary to create a specific configuration for vibrations (it should be of number type).

Configuration of vibration Meters by axis

Each vibration measurement is managed through independent meters, where each meter represents a specific axis.

When creating a meter with the Vibrations unit, the system requires defining the axis that the meter represents.

Once configured, the meter is linked to that axis for the corresponding asset. A single asset can have between one and three vibration meters associated, one for each axis, depending on the analysis needs:

• One meter (single axis)
• Two meters (two axes)
• Three meters (complete triaxial analysis: X, Y, and Z)

Each meter operates independently, with its own reading history, threshold settings, and signal reception — either through manual recording or via a linked Fracttal Sense device (IoT hub).

Vibration analysis on the Asset

When an asset has at least one associated vibration meter, the system automatically enables a new analysis space within the Asset Health module.

• Asset Health → Vibrations

Vibration analysis by Axes

In the Vibrations dashboard, the system automatically identifies the vibration meters associated with the asset and organizes the information according to the corresponding axis.

Although each meter functions independently, the information is presented in a consolidated manner to facilitate analysis.

The data is grouped by axis:

• X

• Y

• Z

This allows evaluating the vibrational behavior of the asset while simultaneously considering the different measurement axes.

• Axis X

• Axis Y

• Axis Z

From this dashboard, it is possible to view and analyze all information related to the asset’s vibrations.

For the system to calculate severity thresholds according to ISO 10816, each vibration meter must have its machine technical data configured. Without this information, the system cannot determine the ISO zone (A, B, C, or D) nor calculate the asset’s severity level.

To configure the technical data, access the corresponding meter within Asset > Asset Health and complete the technical data section.
 

Available metrics by Axis:

For each axis with recorded data, the system calculates and presents the following metrics: