June 17, 2012 - Flowserve announced IPS Beacon condition monitoring device, a data acquisition, logging, and visual alert device that is monitors vibration (x-y-z axes) in addition to temperature. Constructed of 316L stainless steel and mounted on top of the bearing housing, the IPS Beacon is standard equipment on the Durco Mark 3 ANSI, Durco Mark 3 ISO and the PolyChem S-series of chemical process pump. Key features include:
- Three-axes vibration sensor - to measure against overall vibration reading in either acceleration, 0-10 g, or velocity, 0-25 mm/s (0-1 in/s), peak or RMS
- Temperature sensor - to measure readings from -40 C to 93 C (-40 F to 200 F)
- 14-day fault indication - to provide extended visual notification of an alert condition even if monitored levels return to normal
- User configurable to adjust reading intervals and alarms points, as well as options for Take-Away Memory to expand logging capability for up to one year of readings.
- Easy retrofit capability - can provide a low-cost condition monitoring solution to large populations of rotating equipment and can be installed into hazardous zone areas.
The IPS Beacon is designed to transform from a local monitoring and alert system to a remote communications device by integrating into a Flowserve IPS Wireless Series 103 multi-point device. With this integration, the IPS Beacon sensor data can be sent wirelessly, allowing the user instant access to information without physically standing at the pump.
