SureCross Wireless Application Note

Monitoring Motor Temperature for Predictive Maintenance

Benefits
Monitoring motor temperatures allows operators to predict maintenance
requirements or failing motors
Motors can be replaced or repaired before they fail, preventing damage to
other equipment or products
Wireless allows for a flexibly deployed monitoring solution that helps
minimize downtime

Application
To ensure proper facilities or process operation, it is important to monitor
the operating performance of important components such as motors. It is
possible to predict maintenance requirements or failing motors by monitoring
the temperature of either the motor case or the bearings. The heat generated
by failing motors and bearings can be detected before the devices shut down,
minimizing facility downtime and machine damage.
In some situations, constant monitoring of a single motor may not be required. In
this case, a battery-powered FlexPower Node allows the monitoring equipment The heat generated by failing
to be moved between multiple motors quickly. motors and bearings can be
Solution detected before the devices shut
down, minimizing facility downtime
FlexPower Nodes equipped with thermocouple or RTD sensors were mounted
near the monitored motors. The sensor data is sent to a Gateway installed and machine damage.
in a central control location. The temperature set point can be established to
meet the applications requirements and then provide a discrete output from
the Gateway. When predetermined temperature levels are detected, the red
light of a stack light connected to a Gateway lights up, alerting personnel that
maintenance is required.
The Gateway has 6 discrete inputs and 6 discrete outputs to allow for multiple
Thermocouple Nodes to interface with a single stack light indicator.
Each of the six outputs of the Gateway is tied to a separate Node that monitors
motors and provides an indication of failing components. Other elements
important to motor operations, such as current draw or vibration, can be
monitored using the appropriate sensors and Banner SureCross Wireless
products.

Results
Monitoring motors for proper operation with a permanently mounted or
temporarily deployed wireless solution allows operators to predict potential
failures. The ability to monitor motors in inconvenient locations previously not
monitored allows for a more comprehensive review of equipment.
Please contact your local Banner Engineering representative
or go to BannerEngineering.com/WirelessApplications for more
information about this application
p/n 156265
Banner Engineering Corp. 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN USA 55441 Phone: 763.544.3164 www.bannerengineering.com Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com
Gateway at Central Control Location
Model Description Qty
DX80G9M6S6P6 DX80 Gateway in an IP67 housing, 6 discrete IN, 6 discrete OUT 1
(900 MHz)
Requires 10-30V dc power. Ships with power cable, 2 dB Omni
antenna, mounting hardware
PS24DX Power supply, 24V dc, 200 mA, IP67 housing 1
CL50GRXPC EZ-LIGHT Column, Green/Red, 18-30V dc operation, PNP inputs 1
BWA-HW-006 Modbus 485 to USB converter cable, use this cable to map I/O 1
between the Gateway and Nodes
SMBDX80DIN DIN-rail mounting bracket for radio and power supply (optional) 2
DIN-35-105 DIN-rail section, 105mm long, 35mm design (optional) 2
BWA-EF1086 Fiberglass enclosure, 10 x 8 x 6 (optional) 1
BWA-PA108 Enclosure subpanel, aluminum (optional) 1

Thermocouple

FlexPower Node for Monitoring Motor Temperatures

Model Description Qty
DX80N9X2S2N2T DX80 FlexPower Node in an IP67 housing, 3 thermocouple IN, 2 1
(900 MHz) discrete inputs, 2 discrete outputs
Ships with power cable, 2 dB Omni antenna, mounting hardware
DX81 DX81 FlexPower Battery Module 1
SMBDX80DIN DIN-rail mounting bracket for radio and power supply (optional) 2
DIN-35-105 DIN-rail section, 105mm long, 35mm design (optional) 2
BWA-EF1086 Fiberglass enclosure, 10 x 8 x 6 (optional) 1
BWA-PA108 Enclosure subpanel, aluminum (optional) 1
Thermocouples Customers can use a thermocouple model they currently stock. 1

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Banner Engineering Corp. 9714 Tenth Ave. No., Minneapolis, MN USA 55441 Phone: 763.544.3164 www.bannerengineering.com Email: sensors@bannerengineering.com