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Vol 23 No 3 AMMJ<br />
Maintenance News<br />
• BluetoothTM Voice Annotation – Connectivity to BluetoothTM handsfree headsets. Inspectors can now connect a<br />
BluetoothTM wireless headset to a FLIR infrared camera for easier recording of voice comments associated with their<br />
inspections.<br />
• Copy-to-USB – Transfer onboard images or reports directly to a USB memory stick. Copy-to-USB increases customer<br />
convenience by saving time and simplifying file sharing without the need for a PC, USB cable, internet, or email.<br />
• IR Window Auto-Correction – Automatic sensitivity compensation for IR windows. IR Window Auto-Correction ensures<br />
thermographers get connected to accurate diagnostics when protective safety interfaces, like view ports or IR windows<br />
are needed.<br />
Visit www.flir.com/thg to learn more. e-mail: info@flir.com.au<br />
Essential IR reading from FLIR before you buy<br />
FLIR, the company which invented infrared camera technology in the 1960s, has released an easy<br />
to read 24-page guide entitled ‘12 things to know before buying an IR camera.’<br />
Available free on request at www. FLIR.com/THG - the company encourages potential IR users to<br />
do some basic research which it says ‘ could save you a lot of money and work in the long run.’<br />
The booklet, written in common-use language and (mostly) free from jargon, takes readers through<br />
basic IR questions. Through this process, the guide helps the reader contemplate what features<br />
they might need, what are the basic IR camera functions and why thermal sensitivity is important.<br />
“Like most things in life, the best decision is made when you’ve done your homework. This booklet<br />
gives you some straightforward ways to think about the field of infrared, how it relates to our<br />
everyday lives and what we do – but more to the point, please always ask for a demonstration of<br />
how the camera can work in your situation.”<br />
ROTALIGN Ultra Expert – Vibration Acceptance Check<br />
The ROTALIGN® Ultra Vibration Acceptance Check application works in combination<br />
with the VIBTOOL® device to measure vibration level according to ISO 10816-3<br />
international standard. The RMS velocity value is wirelessly transferred and stored<br />
back onto ROTALIGN® Ultra where the result is instantly evaluated against the<br />
machine classification threshold. This fulfils the recommendation of the acceptance<br />
check after installation of rotating machinery or any alignment job, ensuring that<br />
machines run without restrictions. The automatically generated Vibration Acceptance<br />
Check reports can be issued either separately or included within the shaft alignment<br />
report.<br />
The stand-alone VIBTOOL® device can measure the following parameters: Vibration<br />
severity, bearing condition, Temperature, RPM, Pump cavitation.<br />
To take your professional Laser Alignments that step further, or for more information,<br />
please contact Kathryn@aquip.com.au<br />
Matrikon Mobile Equipment Monitor solution goes live at southwest U.S. mine<br />
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Matrikon Inc. a provider of industrial performance monitoring solutions, is pleased to announce that a large multinational<br />
mining company has deployed Matrikon’s Mobile Equipment Monitor to monitor the performance of heavy mobile equipment<br />
at its mine site. This is the third site deployment as part of a contract for each of the company’s North American mines,<br />
originally signed in December 2008. Implementation of the remaining mines is planned for later in 2010.<br />
Mobile Equipment Monitor collects real-time operating data and alarm information from haul trucks, shovels and loaders. It<br />
provides data visualization, trending and analysis, which contribute to improved fleet performance and the ability to reduce<br />
or prevent catastrophic component failures. The end results are a significant reduction in operating and maintenance<br />
(O&M) costs, extended equipment life and improved safety in the mines.<br />
David Fisk, Department Manager, Mining Solutions at Matrikon, stated: “The mine’s commitment to continuing deployment<br />
in spite of tight capital budgets underscores the value that Mobile Equipment Monitor delivers to customers. Mobile<br />
Equipment Monitor, like our other integrated industry applications, combines Matrikon’s leading technology, our operations<br />
know-how and experience, and input from industry leaders to solve very specific industry challenges—in this case,<br />
improving productivity of critical capital assets while lowering cost.”<br />
About Mobile Equipment Monitor: Matrikon Mobile Equipment Monitor empowers Operational Excellence by bridging the<br />
gap between mobile equipment instrumentation and maintenance systems. Mobile Equipment Monitor enables clients to:<br />
· monitor mining equipment in real-time · anticipate and prevent equipment failures<br />
· collaborate across functional areas<br />
· take corrective action by immediately scheduling maintenance and performing related work flow tasks<br />
Mobile Equipment Monitor delivers reduced maintenance costs and improved equipment reliability, effectiveness and asset<br />
life. For more information go to: www.matrikon.com