EAGLE

EAGLE
User
USER Manual
MANUAL
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USER MANUAL

Document reference : DOC 3110 FEBRUARY 2015 B

Name : EAGLE User manual

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 Table of contents

Chapter 1 Safety instructions 6

1. List of symbols for sensors, expander and gateway .................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Presentation 8
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2. General presentation ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Eagle devices ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Network architecture ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3. Prerequisites ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4. How Eagle works .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.5. Hazardous areas .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.6. Radio communication ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.7. Eagle accessories................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 3 Installation guide 16
1. Site survey ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
1.1. Site planning ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.2. Field test ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
2. Installation prerequisites ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
2.1. Safety.................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.2. Site survey ............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
2.3. Fastening support ................................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.4. Network and power ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
3. Gateway installation ................................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1. Location ................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.2. Mount .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3. Connection to the gateway ................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.4. Connection to the PoE .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.5. Drawings and Sizes .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
4. Sensors installation .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.1. Sensor location ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.2. Mounting information for sensors ......................................................................................................................................... 25
5. Expander installation .................................................................................................................................................................. 32
5.1. Expander location ................................................................................................................................................................. 32
5.2. Expander mounting............................................................................................................................................................... 32
6. Battery replacement (sensor / expander) .................................................................................................................................. 34
7. Protections ................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
7.1. Fall protection ....................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 4 Operating manual 36
1. Starting sensors and Expanders ................................................................................................................................................ 37
1.1. Power up or reset sensor and expander .............................................................................................................................. 37
2. Connect to the Eagle Web Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 37
2.1. Users and passwords ........................................................................................................................................................... 38
3. Gateway’s system settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
 3.1. Network settings (LAN) ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
3.2. Time settings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
4. Know and manage your wireless network ................................................................................................................................. 40
4.1. Signal strength and network ................................................................................................................................................. 40
4.2. Sensors and Expanders Access control ............................................................................................................................... 42
4.3. Devices information .............................................................................................................................................................. 43
5. Update Eagle ............................................................................................................................................................................. 44
5.1. Update the gateway .............................................................................................................................................................. 44
5.2. Update Sensor and Expander .............................................................................................................................................. 44
6. Alarm monitoring ........................................................................................................................................................................ 45
7. Set Modbus ................................................................................................................................................................................ 45
7.1. Master Modbus ..................................................................................................................................................................... 45
7.2. Slave Modbus ....................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 5 Use EAGLE with NEST ANALYST (XPR) 48
1. Prerequisite ................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
2. Principle ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
3. Add a new gateway .................................................................................................................................................................... 49
4. Measurements settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 51
4.1. Parameters and signals presets ........................................................................................................................................... 51
4.2. Standard configuration for Eagle .......................................................................................................................................... 52
4.3. Parameters and signals advanced settings .......................................................................................................................... 53
5. Connect Sensor’s channels and measurements ....................................................................................................................... 55
6. Define acquisition strategy ......................................................................................................................................................... 56
6.1. Periodic acquisition (P) ......................................................................................................................................................... 56
6.2. Alarm status change (S) ....................................................................................................................................................... 57
6.3. Acquisition on condition occurrence (C) ............................................................................................................................... 58
7. Start acquisition ......................................................................................................................................................................... 59

Trademarks
Product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
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Chapter 1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Refer to safety instructions NOT3056 before connecting and using Eagle devices.
Refer to the safety instructions each time you see a symbol detailed in Table 1.

1. LIST OF SYMBOLS FOR SENSORS, EXPANDER AND GATEWAY

Table 1: Symbols appearing on Eagle devices

WARNING Refer to the safety instruction and the user manual.

WEEE
Refer to dismantling / recycling chapter.
symbol
Refer to the copy of the EC certificate for models
CE marking EGL1101000, EGL1102000, EGL1103000 and
EGL1104000.
Product intended for explosive atmospheres. Refer to
Ex marking the instructions relative to hazardous environments in
the user manual.

Polarity Refer to battery installation recommendations.

Mounting Refer to installation / disassembly for hazardous

X
care environments.

GATEWAY Symbol representing the Eagle Gateway.

SENSORS Symbol representing the Eagle Sensors.

EXPANDER Symbol representing the Eagle Expander.

Power
supply for Refer to PoE.
Gateway

The safety instructions delivered should be carefully followed and the devices should
always be used within the limits specified here.

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Chapter 2
PRESENTATION

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1. INTRODUCTION
We want to congratulate you on your choice and we are sure that you will be fully satisfied
with your Eagle. For this reason, we recommend that you read carefully the present user
manual and the safety instructions.
Eagle is a smart wireless sensor that is easy to set up and allows you to continuously
monitor the health status of rotating machinery. Any manufacturer can thus enhance the
reliability of its production tools in the simplest way possible, freeing itself of the restrictions
inherent to the set-up of standard wired solutions.
Eagle guarantees a drastic reduction of installation costs in severe environments or in those
where preliminary engineering phases are necessary.
With its unique measurement capabilities, EAGLE is the first wireless solution with no
compromise on diagnosis capabilities. All types of industrial rotating machines can be
monitored, thereby enabling for an increased overall reliability of your industrial facilities.

In case of a problem, please contact OneProd Hotline:

[email protected]

2. GENERAL PRESENTATION

2.1. EAGLE DEVICES

Sensor
mounting tool

GATEWAY

Tri-axial
mounting tool

EXPANDER

PoE
SENSOR Patented
tri-axial mount
Cementing pad

Figure 1 : Eagle system

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2.1.1. Eagle Sensor

Featuring a limited size, the sensor measures vibration and temperature wirelessly. The
sensors are coming with a black cap and axes are engraved on the tube (Z) and the base (X,
Y).

Omnidirectional antenna
113mm [4.44in] Electronics

Protective tube

Replaceable primary cell

Single-axis or tri-axial
sensing element

M6 fastening mode
Ø48 mm [1.89 in] base
Fall protection hole

2.1.2. Eagle Expander

With a design identical to the Eagle Sensor, the Eagle Expander repeats the radio signal to
improve the sensors’ network by increasing the distances, the range and allowing remote
sensors in complex locations. You will recognize the Expander by its blue cap and the signal
icon engraved on the tube.

Omnidirectional antenna
Electronics
113mm [4.44in]

Protective tube

Replaceable primary cell

M6 fastening mode
Ø48 mm [1.89 in] base
Fall protection hole

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2.1.3. Eagle Gateway

The Eagle Gateway is the bridge between the wired world (TCP/IP) and the wireless world
(radio 802.15.4e). It comes with an embedded omnidirectional antenna and it is connected
and powered with just one connector through a PoE injector (Power over Ethernet). With its
outdoor capability, the Eagle Gateway can be mounted everywhere using accessories.

220 mm [8.66 in]

Embedded Ethernet port
omnidirectional (PoE + LAN)
antenna

S/N
MAC address

122 mm [4.80 in]

2.2. NETWORK ARCHITECTURE

NETWORK 1

NETWORK 2
TCP/IP

MODBUS TCP

NEST ANALYST (XPR)

GATEWAY WEB INTERFACE

Figure 2: Network architecture

2.3. PREREQUISITES
The use of Eagle requires NEST ANALYST (XPR) 4.6.5 or later with a wireless license and
installation of an Eagle Driver.

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2.4. HOW EAGLE WORKS

2.4.1. Basics
The Eagle system provides a wireless network that organizes itself automatically. It can use
Expanders to provide coverage in the most complicated places, to bypass obstacles or to
extend the distances.

Figure 3: Basic Eagle wireless network

2.4.2. Rules

GATEWAY CONNECTIONS: EXPANDER CONNECTIONS:

30 NODES DIRECTLY 20 NODES DIRECTLY

SENSORS 16 SENSORS

EXPANDERS 4 EXPANDERS

MULTI-HOPS CAPACITY: 8 HOPS

Figure 4: Eagle network rules

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2.5. HAZARDOUS AREAS

Eagle Sensor and Eagle Expander are ATEX zone 0 certified (Class 1, Div. 1 equivalent).

SAFE AREA Ex ZONE 0 - 1 - 2

1 hop : 20-100m
8 hops max

EXPANDER EXPANDER
PoE
Repeat the
110- radio signal
240V
SENSORS

LAN

Ethernet
cable
SENSORS

Figure 5: Eagle and hazardous areas

2.6. RADIO COMMUNICATION

2.6.1. Characteristics
All devices use the 2.45 GHz ISM frequency band. However, the modulation used by the
PHY layer (O-QPSK) does not physically decode Wi-Fi and Bluetooth data, only 802.15.4
PHY data.
The Eagle sensor emits +3 dBm (2 mW) and Eagle Expander and Eagle Gateway +13 dBm
(20 mW).

2.6.2. Radio standard

All the devices use the 802.15.4e radio protocol. This allows some security as to the
exchange of data between the different elements of the radio network. Indeed, each network
device has a unique MAC address coded on 64 bits. This address identifies a single sensor
on a single network. In addition, to join an existing network, a device must know the identifier
of the network, encoded on 16 bits. For even more security, it is possible to add a "white list"
on the gateway, which filters MAC addresses on the network so as to accept the elements in
this list.

2.6.3. Radio coverage

Line-of-sight sensors may have a radio range of about 100 m. In noisy environments and/or
industrial environments, the radio range depends greatly on the environment and on-site
testing is necessary. A range of about 20 m is more realistic in this type of environment. As
with the sensors, the radio range of the gateway routers is highly dependent on the
environment.

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2.7. EAGLE ACCESSORIES

Tightening tool
Patented Cementing Pad
fastening for
triaxial sensors

Orientation tool
Primary cell
SAFT LS33600
Li-SOCl2

Figure 6: Eagle accessories

Table 2: List of accessories

Description
Primary cell SAFT LS33600 Li-SOCl2, 3.6 V, 1.7 Ah, D cell
Special wrench for Eagle sensor/expander tightening
Special tool for Eagle triaxial sensor orientation (use with ACA1029000)
Patented fastening for triaxial sensors ACA1029000
Cementing pad ACA1023000

2.7.1. Mounting accessories for gateway: RAM mounts

a. Gateway mounting accessories
Those accessories are systematically provided with the gateway. There are used to fix the
gateway on a pole or on a wall and to orientate the gateway.
Table 3: References for gateway mounts

Description RAM reference

RAM Short Double Socket Arm for 1.5" Ball Bases RAM-201U-B
RAM 1.5" Tough-Ball with M6-1 X 6MM Male Threaded Post RAP-379U-M616
RAM 75mm x 75mm VESA 3.625" Plate with 1.5" Ball RAM-2461U
Specific plate adaptor for gateway

Figure 7: Ball-joint mount for gateway

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b. Other mounting accessories

The mounting accessories from RAM Mounts supplied are limited to those mentioned above.
By using RAM Mounts accessories, we offer you the possibility to use some of their
accessories to fit any of your specific mounting.
These options are not available in the OneProd catalogue. Please refer to your local RAM
Mounts dealer or directly to the RAM Mounts web site to buy the desired accessory.
Example:
The RAM Tough-Claw™ is the perfect mounting base for quick and easy tool-less
installation and removal on round, square, odd-shaped rails and bars. The Tough-Claw™
can be clamped on rails from 25.4 mm to 57.15 mm [1" to 2.25"] outer diameter and flat
surfaces from 0 to 55 mm [0" to 2.2"].
Description RAM reference
RAM LARGE TOUGH-CLAW 1.5" DIAMETER BALL RAP-401U

Figure 8: RAM Tough-Claw™

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Chapter 3
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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1. SITE SURVEY
A site survey has to be done early to determine the sensor locations and options for the
installation of Expanders and Gateway.
In industrial environments, Radio Frequency (RF) standard patterns are not always
applicable and accurate modelling of the RF is complex to implement and impractical.
For this reason, the RF planning is empirically based on best practices and past
experiences.
RF planning quickly defines the places where the sensors are easily accessible, needs to
extend distances and bypass obstacles.

1.1. SITE PLANNING

The very first step is a site planning for RF.
On a site map:
 Determine and identify the machines that require monitoring with Eagle sensors,
 Determine potential locations for the gateway (allowing connection to the PoE <100 m,
power connection <100 m).
 Estimate the distance from every Eagle sensor to the gateway after the initial survey and
use the table below to determine whether special precautions need to be taken.
Table 4: Distances for coverage quality

Environment Nominal Precautions

Dense metal structures with no line-of-sight 20 m 50 m
Sparse metal structures with limited line-of-sight 40 m 100 m
Line-of-sight 100 m Expanders

 Identify obstacles that can interfere with radio coverage, sensors in complex areas
(limited space, metal shields) and the most distant sensors.
 Use Expanders to extend the coverage or reach sensors in hard locations

Need to test
signal strength
or add Expander

obstacle

obstacle
Need to test
signal strength
or add Expander

Figure 9: Site survey example where all the information needed are identified

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1.2. FIELD TEST

The second step is a field test to verify the reception of the farthest sensors or those with
doubts about their reception because of their situation (metallic surroundings, casing,
guards, etc.).
Perform a temporary installation with complex locations in order to try out different gateway
options and Eagle sensors locations.
Typically the Eagle Sensors within the “Nominal” range are installed permanently from the
onset. The remaining Eagles within the “Precautions” range need their signal strength to be
monitored. Once the link quality is confirmed, the Sensor can be permanently installed or the
use of an Expander can solve the situation.
The signal strength of every device can be monitored from the Gateway Web Interface
(Topology). It is advisable to improve the signal strength for devices lower than -85 dBm.

Add Expander /
signal strength
Move Expander to too low
improve signal
strength

obstacle
Add Expander

Figure 10: Field test result that improves the site survey

2. INSTALLATION PREREQUISITES

2.1. SAFETY
Refer to safety instructions, safety standards and procedures before installing any device.

2.2. SITE SURVEY

At this stage, the site survey is done.
The locations of the gateway, sensors and expanders are identified in a site plan and ensure
the appropriate radio coverage for each sensor.

2.3. FASTENING SUPPORT

The gateway must be placed on a wall or a pole at a height of about 5 m [16 ft.].
Adequate mounting support has to be installed on site (such as a mast) if necessary and can
therefore require the use of support facilities and operations of specific civil engineering if
needed for the configuration of the area.
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2.4. NETWORK AND POWER

The gateway has to be powered and connected to the customer IP network.
Prior to installation, the site must be equipped with both power and Ethernet connections.
A technical cabinet can be necessary. The link to the customer IP network can be fibre-optic,
copper…

3. GATEWAY INSTALLATION
The gateway is fully assembled and ready to be deployed upon delivery.
Only one gateway is necessary to ensure the operation of the whole multi-hop wireless
infrastructure. Additional gateway may be necessary depending on the complexity of your
environment.
The gateway is linking the wireless network of Eagle devices to an IP network where the
data are processed.

3.1. LOCATION
The location of the gateway is very important.
 It must be placed at a height of about 5 m [16 ft.].
 It must comply with a maximum radius of 100 m [328 ft.] radio coverage.
The housing face with the OneProd logo indicates the embedded antenna location. This face
must be oriented in the direction of the sensors and expanders.
The radio link is sensible to physical obstacles, such as vehicles, tanks, or walls. If the
distance between the gateway and sensors or expanders exceeds 100 m [328 ft.], it may be
necessary to add an additional expander to improve the signal strength.

GATEWAY

EXPANDER

SENSORS SENSORS
2 to 5 m

1 to 5 m

30 m

100 m 30 m

Figure 11: Eagle system overview

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3.2. MOUNT
The gateway is fixed very quickly on a pole or on a wall using a ball-joint mount.
The ball-joint mount consists of:
 A ball-joint head
 Fix the ball-joint head on the bottom of the gateway using 2 M4-16 screws.
 A ball-joint base
The base is to be pegged on a wall or on a pole.
 The mounting on a pole requires a clamp, nuts and washers.
 The mounting on a wall is done using four screws and anchors.
 The mounting on a structure requires bolts nuts and washers.
 An arm
 Use the arm to join the two ball-joints.
 The system allows for precise orientation of the gateway.

Figure 12: Ball-joint base, arm and ball-joint head from RAM Mounts

Figure 13: Mounting on a wall

Figure 14: Mounting on a pole (clamp detail)

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3.3. CONNECTION TO THE GATEWAY

The gateway is powered and connected to a TCP/IP network by a unique cable (Ethernet
category 5e) thanks to a PoE (Power over Ethernet) injector (compliant with 802.11.3af-
2003).
Prior to installation, the site must be equipped with both power and Ethernet connections
where the PoE will be installed. A technical cabinet can be necessary. The link to the
customer TCP/ IP network can be fibre-optic, copper…
Outdoor installation of the PoE is prohibited. Indoor use only.
PoE must be protected against dust and splash.

3.3.1. Connection procedure

The Ethernet connection to the gateway is tool-free.
Step 1. Use a standard Ethernet Category 5e cable pulled from a technical cabinet (not
connected).
Step 2. IP68 gland is delivered with the gateway housing and has to be mounted on the
Ethernet cable before connecting the gateway. Figure 15 describes this procedure.
Step 3. Plug the assembly in the waterproof Ethernet receptacle located on the back of the
gateway.
Step 4. Ensure that the assembly is fully tightened.

Figure 15: Plug assembly instructions

Figure 16: Cable, gland and connector assembled

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3.4. CONNECTION TO THE POE

Only use the PoE injector sold or recommended to power up the gateway.
PoE injector is fully compliant with IEEE802.3.af.
Outputs are equipped with short-circuit protection and overload protection
as per IEEE 802.3af specifications. The output can be shorted
permanently without damage.
The PoE comes with an IEC60320 C14 connector.
Only use the power cord adapted to your country:
Figure 17: C14 connector
 IEC60320 C13 / CEE 7/7 for E.U.
 IEC60320 C13 / BS 1363 for U.K.,
 IEC60320 C13 / NEMA 5-15 for U.S.A

WARNING
Never place a PoE in outdoor locations or hazardous environments.

The PoE is preferably located close to the gateway, but can be located at 100 m max.
(Ethernet limitations).
Manage cables by using different colours to differentiate PoE from LAN.
Define a standard that is relevant to your requirements or applied in your company.
 Blue or Grey for Network (LAN)
 Yellow or Red for PoE

Be careful when connecting.

Check twice that “PoE” port is connected with the gateway.
Wrong connections may cause damages.

Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the gateway to the PoE injector on "OUT" Port.
Step 2. Connect "IN" port of the PoE to the IP network.
Step 3. Check your connections.
Step 4. Power the PoE using the appropriate power plug for your country.

48 V - 0.3 A
GATEWAY C13

OUT

IN

POWER
110-240 V
IP NETWORK 50-60 Hz

Figure 18: PoE connection instructions

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3.5. DRAWINGS AND SIZES

Figure 19: Dimensions of the gateway

Figure 20: Dimensions of the ball-joint base RAM-2461U

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4. SENSORS INSTALLATION

4.1. SENSOR LOCATION

The sensors are mounted on the equipment to monitor following the rules for vibration
sensor installation.
Leave enough space around the sensor to ensure the best transmission/reception possible
of radio signals. At least 100 mm around the device antenna (plastic cap). If the sensor has
to be installed in tiny spaces, the use of an expander might be a solution to improve the radio
coverage (if necessary).

Ø100 mm
clear space

Figure 21: Clear space around the sensor/expander

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4.2. MOUNTING INFORMATION FOR SENSORS

A damp cloth should be used when installing or taking off the Eagle Sensor in hazardous
areas to eliminate static electricity resulting from this operation.

Table 5: Mounting characteristics for sensors

Thread M6-1, max depth 6 mm [0.23 in]

Flat mounting surface Ø32.5 mm x 1 mm height [Ø1.28 in x 0.039 in]
Hex head 44 mm [1.73 in]
Fastening torque 5 – 7 Nm [44 – 62 inch-lb]

CAUTION:
 Do not grasp the sensor by the plastic cap.
 Do not hit the plastic cap.
 Do not tighten the sensor by the plastic cap.

5 mounting modes:
 Direct mounting: M6 stud on a flat surface.
 Spotface mounting: for a convex surface.
 Cementing pad: the easiest way to install.
 Triaxial mount: to position the triaxial sensor accurately.
 Temporary mount: only for testing wireless coverage before final assembly.

Hex head 44 mm Flat mounting surface

[1.73 in] Ø 32.5 mm x 1mm height
[Ø 1.28 in x 0.039 in]

M6-1, 6 mm
[M6-1, 0.23 in]

Figure 22: Sensor and expander mounting interface (threads, hex head)

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4.2.1. Direct mounting

CAUTION: The part of the stud inserted into the sensor can be up to 6 mm [0.23 in]. A
bottoming stud may cause base-strain and also potentially damage electronics.
NOTICE: For a better contact a film of grease/oil can be applied between the sensor and the
mounting surface (the oil/grease must be compatible with the temperature of
the measurement point).
CAUTION: If you use a 44 mm wrench [1.73 in] or an adjustable wrench be careful to
observe the indicated torque range.
Step 1. Ensure a flat surface: remove paint layers.
NOTICE: if you use a spot facing tool be sure to not exceed 0.8 mm depth
[0.031 in].
Step 2. Drill a hole (Ø 5 mm [Ø 0.19 in])
Step 3. Thread the hole with M6 tap
Step 4. Screw M6 stud
Screw the sensor on the stud and tighten at 5 - 7 Nm [44 - 62 inch-lb] using the
dedicated tube wrench and your handgrip.
Fill in the installation report with sensor information (S/N, type, location,
orientation…)

Figure 23: Direct mounting with M6 stud

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4.2.2. Cementing pad mounting

This mounting mode is fast and easy.
Picture Reference Description

ACA1023000 M6 cementing pad – Ø 35 mm [1.38 in]

Recommended adhesives:
 HBM® X60: a 2-component fast curing adhesive, consisting of a liquid component and a
powder.
 LOCTITE® F246™: a one component, toughened and high strength acrylic adhesive
system for structural bonding.
WARNING: Refer to gluing safety datasheet and procedures before gluing and always wear
the prescribed protections.
NOTICE: For a better contact a film of grease/oil can be applied between the sensor and the
cementing pad (the oil/grease must be compatible with the temperature of
the measurement point).
CAUTION: If you use a 44-mm wrench or an adjustable wrench, be careful to observe the
indicated torque range.

Step 1. Remove coats of paint to get a clean metallic surface on the machine.
Step 2. Remove grease from the surface.
Step 3. Glue the cementing pad using HBM® X60 or LOCTITE® F246™ adhesive. Pin the
pad to the surface.
Wait for the glue to dry.
Step 4. Screw the sensor on the cementing pad and tighten at 5 - 7 Nm [44 - 62 inch-lb]
using the dedicated tube wrench and your handgrip.
Fill in the installation report with sensor information (S/N, type, location,
orientation…).

Figure 24: Cementing pad mounting

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4.2.3. Triaxial mount

This mounting mode is dedicated to triaxial sensors. It is used to install the sensor in the
appropriated direction.
Picture Reference Description

ACA1029000 Patented fastening for triaxial sensors (washer and stud)

Step 1. Ensure a flat surface: remove paint layers.

Step 2. Create a flat surface on the machine using a 1.25” spot facing tool with a drill bit for
an M8 tap.
NOTICE: if you use a spotfacing tool, be sure to not exceed 2 mm depth [0.078
inch].
Step 3. Drill a hole (Ø6.8 mm [Ø 0.28 in]).
Step 4. Thread the hole with M8 tap.
Step 5. Screw stud and washer on the sensor until contact without tightening it. This
washer is necessary to adapt the 1.25’’ spotface depth and diameter to the sensor
design.

SENSOR

MACHINE

Figure 25: Washer positioning

Step 6. Screw the assembly on the machine until contact without tightening it.
Step 7. Identify orientation of the triaxial sensor axis.
Step 8. Turn the assembly to adjust the axis direction in the closest direction.
Use the dedicated tool for orientation if the dedicated tube wrench is also used.

X X

Figure 26: Turn to the closest X direction

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Step 9. Turn the washer clockwise to tighten at 5 - 7 Nm [44 - 62 inch-lb] using the
dedicated tube wrench and your handgrip.
NOTICE: For a better contact a film of grease/oil can be applied between mounting
surfaces (the oil/grease must be compatible with the temperature of
the measurement point).
CAUTION: If you use a 44-mm wrench or an adjustable wrench, be careful to
observe the indicated torque range.

MACHINE
X direction

SENSOR
X direction

Figure 27: Steps 8 and 9

Step 10. Fill in the installation report with sensor information (S/N, type, location,
orientation…).

Figure 28: Specific fastening for triaxial sensors and tools

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4.2.4. Spotface mounting

This mounting mode is mainly dedicated to convex surfaces or to remove paint layers on a
machine.
Reference Description

ACA1030000 Washer adapter for 1"1/4 spotface + M6 stud

CAUTION: The part of the stud inserted into the sensor can be up to 6 mm. A bottoming stud
may cause base-strain and also potentially damage electronics.
NOTICE: For a better contact a film of grease/oil can be applied between the sensor and the
mounting surface (the oil/grease must be compatible with the temperature of
the measurement point).
CAUTION: If you use a 44 mm wrench or an adjustable wrench, be careful to observe the
indicated torque range.

Step 1. Create a flat surface on the machine using a 1.25” [31.75 mm] spotfacing tool with
a drill bit for an M6 tap.
Do not exceed 2 mm depth.
Step 2. Thread the hole with M6 tap.
Step 3. Screw M6 stud.
Thread the washer adapter on the stud. This washer is necessary to adapt the
1.25” spotface depth and diameter to the sensor design.
Step 4. Screw the sensor on the stud and tighten at 5 - 7 Nm [44 - 62 inch-lb] using the
dedicated tube wrench and your handgrip.
Fill in the installation report with sensor information (S/N, type, location,
orientation…).

Figure 29: Spotfacing tool with drill bit

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4.2.5. Temporary mount

Performing field test during a site survey may require a temporary mount. This allows testing
locations and orientations of the farthest sensors or those with doubts about their reception
because of their situation (metallic surroundings, casing, guards…) to get the best coverage
possible.
A magnetic mount is the best solution in that specific case. But it is not appropriate to
monitor vibrations in a long-term solution.
Step 1. Screw the sensor on the magnetic base using appropriated stud or bolt (M6).
Step 2. Place the system on the location to test.
NOTICE: An adapter stud may be required depending on the design of the magnetic base to
allow M6 mount.
Table 6: Magnetic mounts references

Brand Reference Adapter stud Pull strength Max temp.

MH114-3A +
CTC 1/4-28 to M6-1 23 kg [50 lbs] 80°C [176°F]
MH108-5B

Figure 30: Multi-purpose magnetic base

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5. EXPANDER INSTALLATION

5.1. EXPANDER LOCATION

The location of the Expanders is very important. It must comply with a maximum radius of
100 m of radio coverage. It must be located within the coverage of the gateway or of another
expander.
It is best practice to install the Expanders at high to improve the coverage. This way the
expander has a clear view of the sensors close to it.
The blue plastic cap is where the embedded antenna is located. It must be oriented in the
direction of the sensors or at least vertically.
The radio link is sensible to physical obstacles, such as vehicles, tanks, or walls. If the
distance between an expander and sensors exceed 100 m or an obstacle is present, it may
be necessary to add an additional expander to improve the signal strength.

5.2. EXPANDER MOUNTING

A damp cloth should be used when installing or taking off the Eagle Expander in hazardous
areas to eliminate static electricity resulting from this operation.

Expander shares the same design as sensors. See “Figure 22: Sensor and expander
mounting interface (threads, hex head)” on page 25.
Table 7: Mounting characteristics for expander (identical to sensor)

Thread M6-1, max depth 6 mm [0.236 in]

Flat mounting surface Ø 32.5 mm x 1 mm height [Ø 1.28 in x 0.039 in]
Hex head 44 mm [1.73 in]
Fastening torque 5 - 7 Nm [44 - 62 inch-lb]

CAUTION:
 Do not grasp the expander by the plastic cap.
 Do not hit the plastic cap.
 Do not tighten the expander by the plastic cap.
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4 mounting modes:
 Direct mounting: M6 stud on a flat surface.
 Cementing pad: the easiest way to install.
 Temporary mount: only for testing wireless coverage before final assembly.
 Ball-joint mount: allowing precise orientation. See RAM Mounts accessories for example.
OneProd do not Sale such accessories.

5.2.1. Direct mounting

See “Figure 23: Direct mounting with M6 stud” on page 26.
CAUTION: The part of the stud inserted into the expander can be up to 6 mm. A bottoming
stud may cause base-strain and also potentially damage electronics.
CAUTION: If you use a 44 mm wrench or an adjustable wrench, be careful to observe the
indicated torque range.
Step 3. No need of flat surface.
Step 4. Drill a hole (Ø 5 mm [Ø 13/64 in ).
Step 5. Thread the hole with M6 tap.
Step 6. Screw M6 stud.
Screw the sensor on the stud and tighten at 5 - 7 Nm using the dedicated tube
wrench and your handgrip.
Fill in the installation report with expander information (S/N, location, etc.).

5.2.2. Cementing pad mounting

See Chapter 3 § 4.2.2 “Cementing pad mounting” on page 27.

5.2.3. Temporary mount

 A Tough-Claw™ from RAM Mounts is the perfect mounting base for quick and easy tool-
less installation and removal on round, square, odd shaped rails and bars. The Tough-
Claw™ can be clamped on rails from 25.4 mm to 57.15 mm [1" to 2.25"] outer diameter.
See Chapter 2 § 2.7.1 0 on page 15.
 A magnetic base can also be used: see Chapter 3 § 4.2.5 “Temporary mount”.

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6. BATTERY REPLACEMENT (SENSOR / EXPANDER)

Refer to the Safety Instructions before any battery replacement.

Only use SAFT LS33600 3.6 V primary lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2)

D-size bobbin cell.
Use of any other battery causes risk of explosion.
Respect the orientation of the battery. A mistake may result in short circuit of the cell.

Step 1. Open the sensor by unscrewing the protection tube. If the tube is hard to unscrew,
use a rubber strap wrench. Remove the old battery from the bottom side. Pull out
the seals (pinch up it to grab it).
Step 2. Prepare a new battery and 2 new seals. Use only primary cell SAFT LS33600
3.6 V lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) and O-ring seal NBR 70 SH Ø int.
37.82 mm [1 31/64 in] x Ø torus 1.78 mm [1/16 in], UL MH25709 certified.
Step 3. Use the OneProd Support business card to help the battery to slip in place and
avoid short circuit.
Step 4. Start to insert the battery from the bottom. The battery must be installed in the
direction indicated by the polarity symbol.
Step 5. Push the top part to fully insert the battery in its housing.
Step 6. Place the new seals in the appropriate groove. Grease the seals and the tube
(inside) using Loctite 8104. Check that the battery is well inserted and manually
close the sensor with the protection tube.

CAUTION: Only use your hands or a rubber strap wrench to remove the protection tube from
the sensor/expander. The use of tongue-and-groove pliers (also known as water pump
pliers, adjustable pliers, groove-joint pliers, arc-joint pliers, Multi-Grips, and Channellocks)
are forbidden and will cause damages and loss of IP67 sealing.
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7. PROTECTIONS

7.1. FALL PROTECTION

Make a sensor/expander tether with a stainless steel lanyard to provide more safety and
avoid to the sensor/expander to fall.
Step 1. Thread a thin cable through the Ø 2 mm hole [Ø 0.078 in] drilled into the
sensor/expander.
Step 2. Thread the other side of the wire through a fixed object.
Step 3. Crimp the loop ends.

Ø 1 mm wire
Crimp

Figure 31: Fall protection lanyard

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Chapter 4
OPERATING MANUAL
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1. STARTING SENSORS AND EXPANDERS

1.1. POWER UP OR RESET SENSOR AND EXPANDER

To power up an Eagle Sensor or Expander for the first
time, rub the magnet on top of the plastic cap.
NOTICE: Use the magnet delivered with the Eagle
Gateway (4 kg). A paperboard magnet is not strong
enough.

1.1.1. Sleep mode

After powering an Eagle Sensor or Expander the device
will attempt to join the network. If a gateway is not
available, then the device will go into deeper and deeper
sleep mode.
To exit sleep mode, rub the magnet on top of the plastic
cap.

1.1.2. Reset
At any time you can reset Sensor and Expander. Rub the magnet on top of the plastic cap.

2. CONNECT TO THE EAGLE WEB INTERFACE

The gateway is coming with an embedded Web interface to access all the configuration
parameters.
The gateway has to be powered up and connected to the local network a little while before
connecting to it to allow the Graphical User Interface (GUI) service to start (< 5 min). By
default, the gateway uses the DHCP mode.
 Connect to the gateway through a Web browser: http://eagle-xxxxxx
Your browser must be compatible (IE10 or later, Chrome, Safari, Firefox).
 xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the MAC address of the gateway that you will find on the
tag on the bottom of the gateway. Example: eagle-0009cc. It is also its serial number.

NOTICE
If the user interface does not show up in your Web browser just after powering the gateway,
wait for a few minutes. The GUI service may not be ready yet.

 Log in with your username and password.

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Figure 32: Login Web page of the Web interface

2.1. USERS AND PASSWORDS

2.1.1. Passwords
The gateways come with 2 users accounts that have different rights (see below).
The gateway comes out of the box with the following passwords. We recommend changing
the passwords.
User Password
manager Password1
user user

2.1.2. Users and rights

Username user manager
System
Network settings ●
Date / time settings ●
Gateway firmware update ●
System reboot ●
Sensor Network
Start / stop sensor network ●
Network topology ● ●
Nodes information ● ●
Links history ●
Network history ●
Sensors Access control ●
Eagle system
XPR server settings ●
Sensors names ● ●
Modbus ●
Monitored equipment list ●
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3. GATEWAY’S SYSTEM SETTINGS

3.1. NETWORK SETTINGS (LAN)

The gateway is using 100 Mbit/s Ethernet. Be sure that your network card is set in automatic
or compatible with 100 Mbit/s.
By default the gateway is set up in DHCP mode. The gateway can be set up in both DHCP
or fixed IP mode. To set the gateway for the first time you must connect to it with DHCP
mode.
 Log as “manager” login.
 Go to …/System/Network.
 Set your network.

Figure 33: Network settings

3.2. TIME SETTINGS

 Connect to the Web interface using the “manager” login.
 Go to …/System/DateTime.
The gateway is using UTC time.
By default the gateway use different options to set its time automatically.
 Internet time server
 Your own NTP server
 NEST ANALYST (XPR)
Out of the box the gateway will attempt to set its time if an internet access is allowed by your
IT.
You can define your own NTP Server. If no NTP server is set or no Internet access allowed,
then NEST ANALYST (XPR) will set the time of the gateway.
NOTICE: You may notice a difference of one hour between the Eagle Web interface of the
gateway and NEST ANALYST (XPR), but the measurements are dated correctly with your
time zone in NEST ANALYST (XPR).

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Figure 34: Time settings

4. KNOW AND MANAGE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK

4.1. SIGNAL STRENGTH AND NETWORK

The signal strength has to be checked or measured to manage the best coverage

4.1.1. Network overview: Topology

 Go to …/sensor Network/Topology/
 The topology tab gives you an overview of the Eagle network.

GATEWAY

EXPANDER

SENSOR
The arrows represent the quality of the signal between two devices. From green (good) to
red (poor) the colour of the arrow illustrates the signal strength.
The circles represent hops (through an Expander) between the sensors and the gateway. So
topology gives a good view of how your network is operating.
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Figure 35: Topology view

4.1.2. Signal strength: node information

 Go to …/sensor Network/NodeInformation
This page gives you the same information as the Topology page, but in a table view. The
table is not refreshed automatically.
The nodes that appear in green are connected. The nodes that appear in red are not
connected.
The RSSI gives you the level of signal strength. See “Table 8: Signal strength qualification”
below for values.

Figure 36: Node information

4.1.3. Signal strength monitoring: Links history

 Go to …/sensor Network/LinksHistory
This is the tool to measures accurately the signal strength.
This page gives you a trend of the signal strength between 2 Eagle devices (gateway and
sensor, gateway and Expander, Expander and sensor).
Sensors connect automatically to Expanders if the signal strength between sensors and
gateway is low (> -70 dBm).

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Figure 37: View of a link history chart

Table 8: Signal strength qualification

Signal strength Quality Action

Connection in progress
-30 to -50 dBm Excellent
-50 to -60 dBm Good
-60 to -80 dBm Fair Can be improved using an expander
< -80 dBm Poor Must be improved using an expander
< -90 dBm Out of coverage* Must be improved using an expander
* A sensor out of coverage disappears of the topology page and appears in red in the node
Information page

4.2. SENSORS AND EXPANDERS ACCESS CONTROL

 Go to …/sensor Network/AccessControl
If you own more than one gateway you might want to decide which Sensors and Expanders
are linked to one Gateway.
For that specific reason there are two systems:
 White list: authorize only the sensors in the white list (ignoring the content of the black
list).
 Black list: prohibit only the sensors in the black list.
If white list is empty then authorize every sensor except the ones in the black list and if white
list is not empty authorize only the sensors in the white list (ignoring the content of the black
list).
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Figure 38: White list and black list

4.3. DEVICES INFORMATION

 Go to …/Eagle/SensorNames
This page gives information on the devices. You can change the name of each device.
 MAC Address of the device
 Name: can be changed. Will appear in NEST ANALYST (XPR) and Topology.
 Type: Gateway / Expander / Monoaxis / Triaxis
 State: Connected / Not connected
 Version: firmware version

Figure 39: Device information panel

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5. UPDATE EAGLE

5.1. UPDATE THE GATEWAY

Log as a “manager”.
 Go to …/system/update
 Browse and upload an update file (.hkb)
 Click “Submit” and “Accept” to start the update process
 The gateway restarts automatically when the process is done.

Figure 40: Update the firmware of the gateway

5.2. UPDATE SENSOR AND EXPANDER

The update of the Sensor and Expander is automatic and it is managed by the Gateway. To
update the Sensor and the Expander, the Gateway must first be up to date.
After the update of the gateway, it needs to be restarted to activate the automatic update.
After reboot, the gateway switches to automatic update mode to update the Sensors and
Expanders that are not up to date. During this time the gateway is not available for
measurement. When all the sensors are up to date, the gateway switches to production
mode and the measurement can be made.

NOTICE
During the automatic update, no measurements are performed!

Figure 41: Message during automatic update

The automatic update can be switched off in …/Eagle/Settings by unchecking the box.
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6. ALARM MONITORING
Eagle has the feature to measure a parameter with a short periodicity and send only the
measurements when the parameter exceeds a threshold.
To set the “alarm monitoring” periodicity, go to …/Eagle/Settings.
By default, the periodicity is set to 240 minutes.

WARNING
Be aware that using this feature will drastically affect the battery lifetime.

For example, monitoring 1 parameter every 10 minutes with a mono-axis sensor will
decrease its lifetime to 14 months. 2 parameters will decrease its lifetime to 6 months.
See Chapter 5 6.2 “Alarm status change” on page 57 to know how to use this feature.

7. SET MODBUS
Eagle can use Modbus TCP to use operating parameters to start acquisitions or to define
operating conditions.
Modbus can be Slave or Master.

7.1. MASTER MODBUS

 Go to …/Eagle/Modbus
 Click on “Create server”
 Give a name to your Modbus server
 Choose Master acquisition mode
 Give the name or IP address of the Modbus server
 Give TCP port, Modbus slave ID
 Set a refresh periodicity

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Create a new Modbus channel (e.g., Temperature)

 Click on Create

 Fill the fields for Address, Function code and Data format
 Describe the physical properties of the parameter
 Save

Your Modbus parameter appears in the online instrument explorer.

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7.2. SLAVE MODBUS

 Go to …/Eagle/Modbus
 Give a name to your Modbus server
 Choose Slave acquisition mode
 Set a refresh periodicity

 Create a new Modbus Channel to read

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Chapter 5
USE EAGLE WITH NEST ANALYST (XPR)
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1. PREREQUISITE
The use of Eagle requires:
 NEST ANALYST (XPR) 4.6.5 or later
 Advanced or Premium version
 Eagle Driver installed
 Wireless license activated

2. PRINCIPLE
NEST ANALYST (XPR) is used to:
 Configure EAGLE measurements
 Control EAGLE: start-up and stop of acquisition tasks
Once started, EAGLE performs the acquisition tasks programmed in XPR. These can be:
 Periodic with a periodicity depending on the alarm level of the equipment
 On alarm status change
 On operating condition change
NEST ANALYST (XPR) stores, processes and displays all acquisitions transferred by
EAGLE.
NEST ANALYST (XPR) also records all events:
 Equipment status changes
 System defects: sensor, communication, etc.

3. ADD A NEW GATEWAY

To connect a new gateway it is a 2-step process:
1. On NEST ANALYST (XPR) side
2. On Gateway Web Interface side

3.1.1. On NEST ANALYST (XPR) side

 On the “Online Instruments Explorer”, right click on the Eagle Driver and select
“Properties”

 In the pop-up window, right click and select “New”

 eagle-xxxxxx appears
 Replace xxxxxx by the last 6 digits of the MAC address of the gateway that you will find
on the tag on the bottom of the gateway. Example: eagle-0009cc. It is also its serial
number.

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3.1.2. On Gateway Web Interface side

 Go to …/Eagle/Settings page
 In server name enter the IP address or the name of the server or PC where NEST
ANALYST (XPR) is installed (Ex.: LACO1906)
 Click on the “Test connection” button
 If the message is “Connection succeed!”, you can switch to NEST ANALYST (XPR) to
continue.

Figure 42: Set NEST ANALYST (XPR) server on the gateway Web interface

 All the Sensors and Expanders linked to the Gateway appear automatically in the “Online
Instruments Explorer”.
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4. MEASUREMENTS SETTINGS

4.1. PARAMETERS AND SIGNALS PRESETS

4.1.1. Parameters
Eagle can process 3 types of parameters:
 Overall velocity
 Overall acceleration
 Temperature
You will find preset processing in NEST ANALYST (XPR):

Figure 43: Eagle preset parameters

For temperature “New Parameter…/Process…/Temperature”,

be sure to set input type to “Continuous”:

4.1.2. Signals
Eagle can process 2 types of signals:
 Time signals
 Spectrums
You will find preset signals in NEST ANALYST (XPR):

Figure 44 : Eagle preset signals

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4.2. STANDARD CONFIGURATION FOR EAGLE

To use Eagle with the best conditions where battery lifetime is the priority, the standard
monitoring configuration for Eagle is the following:
 Overall velocity
 Overall acceleration
 Temperature
 Low frequency spectrum (0-200 Hz – 800 lines)
 Medium frequency spectrum (0-2,000 Hz – 1,600 lines)
 High frequency spectrum (0-20,000Hz – 800 lines)
 Acquisition strategy: P only
 Periodicity: 1 day “if OK” and 24 hrs “if alarm”

Figure 45: Impact of periodicity on battery life for a standard configuration

4.2.1. A light configuration

 Overall velocity
 Overall acceleration
 Temperature
 Periodicity: 1 day “if OK” and 24 hrs “if alarm”

Figure 46: Impact of periodicity on battery life for a light configuration

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4.3. PARAMETERS AND SIGNALS ADVANCED SETTINGS

If the presets are not matching your needs you can modify the settings possibilities of the
Eagle Sensors as described below.

4.3.1. Warning

WARNING
Combination of settings parameters that make a signal acquisition longer than 64s is not
allowed. In such case a warning pop up will appear.

4.3.2. Overall velocity

Table 9: Overall velocity parameter settings for Eagle sensor

Parameter Overall velocity

mm/s
Result unit
inch/s
2 Hz
High-pass filter
10 Hz
without
Low-pass filter
1 kHz

4.3.3. Overall acceleration

Table 10: Overall acceleration parameter settings for Eagle sensor

Parameter Acceleration
without
High-pass filter
2 Hz
without
Low-pass filter
20 kHz
Duration 0.1 to 5 s max

4.3.4. Temperature
Table 11: Temperature parameter settings for Eagle sensor

Parameter Temperature
°C
Result unit
°F
Type of input Continuous

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4.3.5. Spectrum
Table 12: Spectrum setting parameters for Eagle sensor

Parameter Spectrum
Acceleration
Measured parameter
Velocity
g (Acceleration)
Result unit mm/s (Velocity)
in/s (Velocity)
None (acceleration)
High-pass filter
2 Hz
0 (Acceleration)
Integration
1 (Velocity)
100
200
1,000
Maximum frequency (Hz) 2,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
800
Number of FFT lines 1,600
3,200
Number of averages 5 (changeable)
0%
Overlap 50 %
75 %

4.3.6. Time signal

Table 13: Time signal setting parameters for Eagle sensor

Parameter Acceleration
256
512
2,560
Sampling frequency (Hz) 5,120
12,800
25,600
51,200
without
High-pass filter
2 Hz
512
1,024
2,048
Number of signal points
4,096
8,192
16,384
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5. CONNECT SENSOR’S CHANNELS AND MEASUREMENTS

Each sensor shows vibration and temperature channels:
 X, Y, Z for vibration (triaxial sensors)
 Z for vibration (mono axial sensor)
 T for temperature
For each measurement point:
 Select the vibration measurements by ticking the checkboxes. You must select only the
measurements that appear in bold. Others are post-processing.
 On the “Online Instruments Explorer”, select the X, Y or Z channel of the sensor.
 Then right click on it and choose “Connect”.

 Select the temperature measurement by ticking the temperature checkbox.

 On the “Online Instruments Explorer” select the T channel of the sensor.
 Then right click on it and choose “Connect”.

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6. DEFINE ACQUISITION STRATEGY

You must define C, S and T for the Default Condition. The priority (0,1,2) is not used in the
case of Eagle.

Not used with Eagle

Figure 47: Acquisition strategy panel

6.1. PERIODIC ACQUISITION (P)

Can be used to trigger periodic acquisitions. Periodicities are selected in the ”Acquisition”
tab. The periodicity can be shorter when the equipment is in alarm status. A “P”
measurement is performed when the periodicity change (if the equipment status goes from
OK to AL or DG or if goes back to OK).

EAGLE

Figure 48: Acquisition strategy for Eagle

 Tick “Eagle: Acquisition strategy” checkbox:

 Choose a strategy
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Acquisition periodicity (if P is checked in the Operating conditions tab). Two periodicities
must be defined: the periodicity when Eagle does not detect any alarm status on the
equipment (“if OK”) and the periodicity when the equipment is in alarm mode (“if alarm”).

6.1.1. Periodicity “if OK” only

 Set the same periodicity for “if OK” and “if alarm” if you do not want to activate the “if
alarm” feature.

6.1.2. Periodicity “if alarm”

This feature allows to monitor more frequently an equipment depending on is alarm status.
One or more parameter must have a threshold set to use this feature and a different
periodicity has to be set between “if OK” and “if alarm” fields.
If a parameter measured at its normal periodicity exceeds a threshold, then the next
periodicity changes to “if alarm” value. When the parameter is back to OK state, then the
normal periodicity is used again.

ALARM OK

MEASURE

PERIODICITY

« If OK » « If ALARM »

Figure 49: Behaviour of the Periodic acquisition feature

WARNING
Normal use of Eagle is a daily measurement or every 6 hours max to guaranty a good
battery lifetime.
A periodicity shorter than 6 hours may drastically affect the battery life.
By setting a periodicity shorter than 6 hours, you are aware that you are not using Eagle in
standard mode and you accept a shorter battery life.

6.2. ALARM STATUS CHANGE (S)

Used to trigger an acquisition on the equipment on each change of alarm Status of a

parameter.
One or more parameter must have a threshold set to use this feature.

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Each parameter that has a threshold is checked every 240 min (this value can be changed).
If the value exceeds the threshold, then the sensor measures all the measurements of the
configuration and sends them back to the database.
The “Alarm Monitoring Periodicity” is set in the gateway @ …/Eagle/Settings page (see
Chapter 4 6 “Alarm monitoring” page 45).
By default, the periodicity is set to 240 minutes (4 h).

WARNING
Be aware that using this feature will affect drastically the battery lifetime.

For example, monitoring 1 parameter every 10 minutes with a mono-axis sensor will
decrease its lifetime to 14 months. 2 parameters will decrease its lifetime to 6 months.
See Chapter 5 6.1 “Periodic acquisition” and Chapter 5 6.2 “Alarm status change” to know
how to use this feature.

6.3. ACQUISITION ON CONDITION OCCURRENCE (C)

Used to trigger an acquisition each time an operating condition occurs. Do not select this
option if no operating condition has previously been defined.
You can use Modbus to link your gateway to a PLC.

WARNING
Be aware that using this feature will affect drastically the battery lifetime if conditions change
frequently > 6/day.
Do not use this feature on a machine with conditions that change frequently.
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7. START ACQUISITION
To start acquisition on a machine:
 Select one sensor among sensors linked with this machine
 Right click and select “Start acquisition”
To start acquisition on all machines:
 Select Eagle Driver
 Right click and select “Start acquisition”

WARNING
We do not recommend starting all the machines at the same time. Depending on the
numbers of sensors, there is a risk of overload of the system if the periodicities are similar.
We recommend setting a planning between machines and starting them at different times of
the day to balance the load.

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