MAARS Monitoring Products

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Software
MAARS Software Suite consists of seven programs. Three of these programs are typically included with the monitoring system, and three programs are considered optional. PathFinder may be packaged with a system, but typically is priced separately. All programs are designed for the Windows Operating Systems.

Model 5000 Portable Online Monitoring System

The Model 5000 Portable Online Monitoring System was designed to be used on problem machines found by normal data collector route-based systems. When a problem machine is identified, the next question usually asked is “Will this machine make it to the next planned outage?” Now you can set up an online monitoring system within about ½ hour on the problem machine and leave it in the field. The Model 5000 can use wired or wireless Ethernet connections to transmit its data back to the maintenance department computer. Using live time data, you can now make an informed decision as to the current health of the machine. The Model 5000 has many of the same features listed above for the Model 3000.

Model 4000 Online Monitoring System
The Model 4000 Monitoring System is MAARS premier monitoring system, and allows users to configure their system to meet any condition monitoring requirement.

The Model 4000 uses a PC-based architecture so all of the usual Microsoft^TM features are available to the system. For example, the database structure is the one used by popular database programs such as Microsoft^TM Access. The Firmware has familiar Windows^TM NT functions, such as dialog boxes, selection list on pop-up windows, extensive help files, and advanced communications functions. When in Stand-Alone mode, spectral, waveform and trend data may be recalled at the Model 4000 unit for analysis.

Internally, the Model 4000 uses a PC 104 card stack that includes a Pentium^TM microprocessor and a 500 kHz ADC. This platform provides the most advanced digital sampling available for process and dynamic measurements. The embedded Windows^TM NT operating system provides a familiar user interface and easy network configuration. The Model 4000 may be connected directly into the plant Ethernet backbone for network communications.

Model 3000 Online Monitoring System

The Model 3000 Monitoring System is MAARS low-cost monitoring system, designed for mounting on your critical machinery such as overhead cranes, shovels or mobile equipment. The electronics inside the enclosure and the enclosure are both shock mounted. Each unit can operate as a stand alone Data Acquisition System or be networked via Ethernet or RS485. The Model 3000 accommodates sixteen input channels. Each channel may be configured for various signals (vibration, pressure, temperature, flow, etc.) by inserting the appropriate MAARS SMAARTBRICK. Power is provided for both accelerometer and displacement probes. Input/Output relays provide alarm annunciation or machine state control.

The Model 3000 monitors all input channels continuously or under machine condition controls such as RPM. An FFT conversion is performed on vibration data; band values are compared to alert and fault levels and the stored at user-defined intervals. Data that exceed the Alert or Fault levels will be stored upon alarm or fault violation and alarm relays will be activated immediately. If a permanent connection is not available, the data may be copied to another network device or downloaded to a laptop computer at the machine location. Wireless LAN’s also provide for continuous access to the data collected by the Model 3000. An optional solid-state cooling system may be used in high-temperature areas as well.

Model 2000 Online Monitoring System

The MAARS Model 2000 Remote Multiplexer provides low-cost expansion functionality for the MAARS Model 4000 and Model 3000 simultaneous monitoring systems. These systems are the most powerful and flexible monitoring systems available for critical machinery. With the addition of the MAARS 2000 Monitoring System Units, any MAARS System can be expanded to include important support equipment that should be monitored but does not require continuous and simultaneous monitoring. The MAARS Model 2000 is a 16 channel multiplexed data acquisition system. Multiple Model 2000’s can be added to any MAARS 4000 or 3000 system for high channel count, low cost per point data acquisition. MAARS Model 2000 System configuration is supported by MAARS Software Suite. Data is stored by the Software in a Microsoft Access™ database format for easy import/export functionality. The MAARS Model 2000 can also be configured for OEM applications.

Model 4010 Online Monitoring System

The MAARS Model 4010 Engine Test Unit is a complete industrial PC in a NEMA enclosure designed to be installed in a factory environment. The display is a 10.4-inch color LCD panel with built in touch screen. Although not used during routine testing, a keyboard and mouse can be connected to connectors located on the front panel of the unit. The 4010 unit has an Intel Pentium II processor running at 166 MHz with a 4-gigabyte hard disk. The unit runs on the Windows NT operating system, which greatly simplifies system maintenance. All networking and communications is handled by the operating system. Plant Information Technology personnel will be working with a familiar platform because of the Windows 95 operating system. An industrial bar code reader is connected to the 4010 unit to allow test cell operators to simply scan engine model numbers and serial numbers.

SmaartBricks
The MAARS SmaartBricks are standard input or output modules that are utilized by all of the MAARS Monitoring Systems. They allow customers to customize their MAARS Monitoring System to meet their individual needs.