Vibrosystm Inc. Montreal, Canada: ©vibrosystm 2009. All Rights Reserved

VibroSystM Inc.
Montreal, Canada
©VibroSystM 2009. All rights reserved

Specialist in:
• Protection
• Condition-Based Maintenance
• Diagnostics
of Large Rotating Machines
• 1986
The Air Gap Monitoring
System (AGMS®)
• 1990
First Integrated Hydro
Machine Monitoring
System: ZOOM®
• 1996
First Vibration Monitoring
System Based on
Proximity Probes Immune
to Electrical Runout
(VibraWatch®)
• 1998
FOATM – Fiber Optic Accelerometer: Made for
Harsh Environments Including High Voltage and
Explosive Gases
• Extensively Used in Hydrogen and
Air-Cooled Generators
• Made of Non-Metallic Parts,
Immune to EMI,
Rugged Solution
for Industrial Applications

• From 2000 up to today
VibroSystM is still involved as actively
as ever in the advancement of
information technology related to large
rotating machine condition monitoring
and has broaden its application to the
industrial and transmission
distribution industries

Customers From Around The World

• Papers Presented at:
ENAM – DOBLE – EPRI – IEEE
CIGRÉ – CEA – IRCM
CMVA – ICH – IMMDC
Waterpower – HydroVision
Hydro – URHP
• Articles Published in:

Modern Power Systems
Hydro Review
HRW
IWP&DC
Hydropower & Dams
Int’l Power Generation
Monitoring of Large
Rotating Machines

Turbo Industry Needs 1
• Keeping generator operation within

design limits
• Maintaining Equipment Reliability
• Extending Equipment Longevity
• Early Warning of Problems =
Avoiding major Failures

Turbo Industry Needs 1
• Generator Monitoring Systems tailored

on power plant needs
• Help manage risk of extending period
between outages
• Apply condition based operation and
maintenance
1- Operation and Maintenance of Large Turbo-Generators, by Geoff Klempner and
Isidor Kerszenbaum © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Condition-Based Operations &
Maintenance (CBM)1:
• Follows a need by a component to be refurbished
• Can only be applied when equipment is on-line monitored:
TYPICAL
• Current, Voltage • Hydrogen purity
• MW, MVAR and dew points
• Partial Discharges
• Stator Winding Vibration
• Stray Flux
1- Operation and Maintenance of Large Turbo-Generators,
• Temperature by Geoff Klempner and Isidor Kerszenbaum
© 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Our Monitoring Solutions
Partial Discharge
End-winding
Vibration
&
Temperature
Current
Voltage
Rotor Poles Stator Bar Vibration

and Stator Stray Flux
Temperature
Machine Condition Monitoring Solutions Applications
FOA TM
End-Winding Vibration
SBV TM
Stator Bars/Windings
In-Slot Vibration
PDA TM
Partial Discharge Analysis
SFA TM
Stray Flux Analysis
TWR TM
Rotor Pole Temperature
FOT
End-Winding Temperature
& hazardous applications
Platform/software Applications
ZPU-5000
ZOOM 6®
Services
= Hydrogenerator = Turbogenerator = Sagmills = Transformers

FOA
End-Winding Vibration Monitoring

FOA
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FOA
End-Winding Vibration
Related Issues
– Progressive wear of insulation
– Structural weakness & electrical disrupture
– Coil rupture due to mechanical fatigue
from machine vibration
– Excessive looseness of end-winding bracing
– Deterioration of supporting structures
– Hydraulic leaks (water-cooled stator bars)
FOA
End-winding vibration monitoring

presents a particular series
of challenges:
• High voltage environment
• Temperatures ranging from 60ºC to 135ºC
• Measuring chains do not affect, in any
negative fashion, the end-winding=
must not have any metal in the probe
• Safe for personnel and safe for machine
FOA
VibroSystM’s Fiber optic technology has

produced a new series of sensors, which allow
for installation directly on the end-winding
• No field calibration required
• Robust design
Contains no chemical or rare
elements, no strain
or pressure constraints
• Does not use fiber Bragg

grating (FBG) technique
• Adopted by OEMs
FOA
Fiber Optic Accelerometers

FOA Single & Dual-Axis
Unibody design:
FOA-100 (30-350 HZ)
– Electrically
non-conductive
– Light sensor head FOA-200

made of (10-1000 HZ)
non-metallic
components
FOA-100E (10-1000 HZ)
FOA
Leading industry experts say:

“You have to monitor the level of
end-winding vibration if you want
to have any real idea on the health
of your machine”
• How many sensors?

• Where should they be placed?
• Is the data reliable?
• How much is noise?
• What levels are important?
FOA
Installation Considerations
FOA-100 & FOA-200 (Dual-axis) sensors can
be installed on any bar of the stator winding
FOA-100 Sensor head

FOA
Installation of accelerometers at both ends of
stator + monitoring of at least the highest
voltage bar per phase in the radial axis of
vibration is recommended
Stator windings diagram and location of fiber optic accelerometers

FOA
The actual installation of 10 FOA-100 & 2 FOA-200
accelerometers on the end-windings
is thus recommended
FOA-200, dual-axis, at start FOA-100, single-axis, at start

of installation procedure of installation procedure
The sensor is being The accelerometer is being
installed on a 540 MW installed on a 707 MW
hydrogen-cooled generator hydrogen-cooled generator
FOA
Positioning One-Axis and Dual-Axis sensor heads on axes
of displacement (Radial, Tangential and Axial) on a 707 MW
hydrogen-cooled generator

FOA
The fiber optic cables are usually
fastened together and…

FOA
then exit the housing through penetration flange
Such a flange is necessary for hydrogen-cooled
generators

FOA
Recommended Levels
Below shows the results of the vibration measurements from data obtained
during a test at full load. The Unit results are then compared to tolerances
Note: - Measurements are taken from accelerometers installed on the end windings - Values are in mils (pk-pk)
- Results are taken from FFT (Fast fourier transforms) - Original equipment manufacturer must
graphs with the ZOOM software be contacted for limit considerations
FOA
Recommended Levels
Below shows the results of the vibration measurements from data obtained
during a test at full load. The Unit results are then compared to tolerances
Note: - Measurements are taken from accelerometers installed on the end windings - Values are in mils (pk-pk)
- Results are taken from FFT (Fast fourier transforms) - Original equipment manufacturer must
graphs with the ZOOM software be contacted for limit considerations
FOA
Case Study
REDHAWK POWER STATION
The Redhawk® Power Station, located
60 miles west of downtown Phoenix,
began operating in mid-2002
The installed capacity of 1060 MW
is comprised of two (2) 530 MW Units,
each Unit consists of
2 Combustion Turbine Generators (CTGs)
(2x165 MW=330 MW)
& 1 Steam Turbine Generator (STG)-(200 MW)
The plant is owned and operated by
Arizona Public Service (APS)
FOA
Case Study
Serious problems with phase lug

connectors were suspected by the
manufacturer in spring 2003
(collector ring end of the steam
turbine generator)

FOA
Case Study
Manufacturer recommendation:
To shut down both steam turbine generators
(STG-1, STG-2)

FOA
Case Study
Consequence:
• Loss of 400 MW generation during the
summer peak
Redhawk Combined Cycle (1060 MW)

FOA
Case Study
Redhawk Plant Management Solution:

• Monitoring the generator’s collector ring
side end turn structure during the
peak generating season
Actions taken:
• 3 pairs of FOAs were mounted on
the end turn structure as per the
manufacturer instructions
FOA
Case Studies
• Case study 1 – RESULTS 2003 STG 1
The FOAs were installed in early August
on both units
Redhawk STG1 End Turn Vibration
Redhawk STG1 End Turn Vibration End Turn
8.00
Vibration for
7.00
#1 STG
6.00
5.00
through the
summer
Vibration, mils pk-pk
FOA1 Radial 3:30
4.00 FOA3 Radial 7:30
3.00
FOA5 Radial 11:30
of 2003
2.00
1.00
0.00
8/7/2003 8/17/2003 8/27/2003 9/6/2003 9/16/2003 9/26/2003 10/6/2003

0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00
August 2003 Date & Time

September 2003
FOA
Case Studies
The FOAs confirmed increasing
end turn vibration on STG 2
Redhawk STG2 End Turn Vibration
14.00
End Turn
12.00
11:30 Vibration for
3:30
Alarm level
10.00
#2 STG
Vibration, mils pk-pk
8.00 FOA1 Radial 3:30

through the
6.00
FOA3 Radial 7:30
FOA5 Radial 11:30 summer of
7:30
4.00
2003
2.00
0.00
7/28/03 8/7/03 8/17/03 8/27/03 9/6/03 9/16/03 9/26/03 10/6/03
0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00
August 2003 Date & Time

Septembre 2003
FOA
STG 1 STG 2
FOA1 3:30 3:30
Period Aug. 17, 03 Sept. 06, 03 Sept. 26, 03 Aug. 17, 03 Sept. 06, 03 Sept. 26, 03
Vibration 100 µm 150 µm 106.25 µm 200 µm 250 µm 250 µm

(4 mils) (6 mils) (4.25 mils) (8 mils) (10 mils) (10 mils)
STG 1 STG 2
FOA3 7:30 7:30
Vibration 118.75 µm 62.5 µm 150 µm 125 µm 212.5 µm 243.5 µm

(4.75 mils) (2.5 mils) (6 mils) (5 mils) (8.5 mils) (9.5 mils)
STG 1 STG 2
FOA5 11:30 11:30
Vibration 125.75 µm 150 µm 150 µm 200.5 µm 250 µm 300 µm

(5.75 mils) (6 mils) (6 mils) (8.5 mils) (10 mils) (12 mils)
FOA
Case Studies
When STG1 began to operate routinely, the 11:30 position
radial FOA showed vibration approaching
250 µm (10 mils) (Manufacturer limit: 271 µm (10.83 mils))
Alarm level
STG #1 June 2004

FOA
Case Studies
The main concern is the steady climb in
radial end turn vibration for all FOA positions
Alarm level
STG #2 June 2004

FOA
STG 1 STG 2
FOA1 3:30 3:30
Period June 11, 04 June 16, 04 June 23, 04 June 11, 04 June 16, 04 June 23, 04
Vibration 37.5 µm 47.5 µm 47.5 µm 112.5 µm 137.5 µm 162.5 µm

(1.5 mils) (1.9 mils) (1.9 mils) (4.5 mils) (5.5 mils) (6.5 mils)
STG 1 STG 2
FOA3 7:30 7:30
Vibration 37.5 µm 47.5 µm 125 µm 97.5 µm 112.5 µm 162.5 µm

(1.5 mils) (1.9 mils) (5 mils) (3.9 mils) (4.5 mils) (6.5 mils)
STG 1 STG 2
FOA5 11:30 11:30
Vibration 37.5 µm 47.5 µm 250 µm 137.5 µm 162.5 µm 162.5 µm

(1.5 mils) (1.9 mils) (10 mils) (5.5 mils) (6.5 mils) (6.5 mils)
FOA
Case Studies
Radial vibration, at the 7:30 position, exceeded the
271 µm (10.83 mils) limit in early December 2004
11:30 position goes down during this period
Alarm level
FOA 11:30 (GREY TRACE)
FOA 7:30
(BLUE TRACE)
STG #1 July to
December 2004

FOA
Case Studies
2 of the 3 radial FOAs at the 3:30 and 11:30
Positions read well over 250 µm (10 mils). The main
outcome was an increase in vibration at the 11:30
radial position
up to 15 mils by
Alarm level
mid-August
2004
STG #2 July to
December 2004
FOA
STG 1 STG 2
FOA1 3:30 3:30
Period July 27, 04 Oct. 11, 04 Dec. 4, 04 Aug. 12, 04 Sept. 26, 04 Dec. 20, 04
Vibration 97.5 µm 97.5 µm 95 µm 325 µm 270 µm 225 µm

(3.9 mils) (3.9 mils) (3.8 mils) (13 mils) (10.8 mils) (9 mils)
STG 1 STG 2
FOA3 7:30 7:30
Vibration 147.5 µm 200 µm 275 µm 197.5 µm 125 µm 125 µm

(5.9 mils) (8 mils) (11 mils) (7.9 mils) (5 mils) (5 mils)
STG 1 STG 2
FOA5 11:30 11:30
Vibration 222.5 µm 97.5 µm 95 µm 325 µm 362.5 µm 325 µm

(8.9 mils) (3.9 mils) (3.8 mils) (13 mils) (14.5 mils) (13 mils)
FOA
Conclusion & Future Work

Of Case Study
Vibration Monitoring =
Early Vibration Detection =
• Avoid forced outage
• Avoid high costs associated with
purchase of replacement energy
• Avoid repairs once warranty is expired
• Manage securely a machine problem
FOA
Conclusion & Future Work

Of Case Study
Management plans continued close
monitoring through 2005 after
warranty repairs were made
to the end turn support structure
and phase lugs
It allowed a safer management
of the generating assets
FOA
Conclusion
Over 2000 FOA installed worldwide

All major manufacturers of
generator adopted this technology
Reliability and data results
obtained prouve this solution to
be very useful to the industry
FOA
Conclusion
Wide bandwidth = Efficient analysis =
RELIABLE DIAGNOSTICS
FOA will contribute in providing
better analysis of end-winding phenomena,
without compromising the safety of the Unit
and personnel manipulating the data
FOA provides utilities with useful data for

risk assessment in the management
of generator assets
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SBV
In-Slot
Stator Bar Vibration
Monitoring
SBV
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SBV
Insulation Deterioration Process

SBV

SBV
Abrasion on bar insulation Deposit of oil mist on stator

from in-slot vibration against core contributing to bar
stator laminations vibration
SBV

SBV
Sensor Installed at
both Ends on High
Voltage Bars
SBV
Stator Bar Vibration SBV

Wedge-Mounted Sensor
• Measures Through Wedge • Immune to Oil, Dust and Dirt
• Information on Stator Bar • Transparent to Unit Operation
Looseness

SBV

Wedge-mounted
Sensor
Measures Radial
Displacement of
Bars in Slot ©VibroSystM 2009. All rights reserved
SBV
Stator Bar Vibration Sensors
Installed on a 820 MW machine

SBV

Wedge Imbedded SBV 202 Type Pole
• Installed in Wedge • Info on stator bar looseness

SBV
On-line Peak-Peak displacement
graph of stator bar vibration

SBV
SBV Monitoring

SBV
SBV Monitoring

SBV
SBV Monitoring
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PDA
Generator Insulation Monitoring System
PDA
Partial Discharge Analyzer
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PDA
Partial Discharge
The most important parameter

influencing the reliability of a rotating
machine is the electrical insulation
Failure of the electrical insulation is
the predominant mechanism
determining the service life of
a motor or generator
PDA
Partial Discharge
If the insulation fails,
the equipment will fail
Loss of insulation system integrity
is aggravated by cyclic and transient
mechanical forces that cause relative
movement and abrasion of the insulation
Insulation subjected to high voltage
can degrade due to
partial discharges (corona)
PDA
ZOOM Application
Waveforms
Instant view on one pulse of partial discharge

PDA
ZOOM Application
Scatter Plots
This graph posts
a very visual
representation of
the activity of the
partial discharge
The histogram
facilitates the
evaluation levels of
the partial discharge
Representations
of phase help
to identify
possible deficiencies
PDA
ZOOM Application
Trending
Easily identify the evolution of the partial discharges on your

generator. The data is categorized to easily study the
evolution of the partial discharges ©VibroSystM 2009. All rights reserved
PDA
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SFA
Stray Flux Analyzer

SFA
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SFA
Stray Flux Analyzer

Shorted turns occur in generator rotor
coils when the insulation between
individual coil turns fails. Once this
insulation has failed, a coil is shorted,
and the turn no longer carries current
Stray flux can be used to detect
shorted turns and give an early warning
of developing problems
SFA
Stray Flux Analyzer & Stator Bar
Vibration Sensors

SFA
ZOOM Application
Stray Flux Waveforms

SFA
ZOOM Application
Stray Flux Waveforms

SFA
ZOOM Application
Stray Flux Pole Comparison

SFA
ZOOM Application
Stray Flux Trending

SFA
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TWR
Rotor Pole Temperature

ThermaWatch Rotor
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TWR
Rotor Temperature Issues
– Short-Circuit
– Premature Ageing of Rotor
– Loss of Productivity
– Forced Outage
– Generator Efficiency

TWR
ThermaWatch Rotor TM
Individual temperature of
rotor poles and windings
Non-contact measurement
from the stator
– Sensor installed in
ventilation hole
– Adjusted to the edge of
the stator core face

TWR
TWR Functions
• Fast-response device
• Non-contact measurement
• Small size 5,95 mm
/0.23 in.
• 4-20 mA linearized
analog output
• Temperature range:
0 à 200 °C /32 à 392 °F
• Accuracy: <5°C/<9°F
TWR
Air Gap & Temperature Graph
(Salient Pole Machine)
Température des Pôles

TWR
Conclusion
The TWR is a new monitoring
solution available on the market
Up to today, over 45 measuring chains have

been purchased and field data is presently being
gathered, mostly on salient pole machines
Monitoring of the pole joint and pole

Température des Pôles
connection temperatures are of interest

for most applications
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FOT
Assessing hazardous and high

voltage areas in a power plant with
new temperature probe:
FOT
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FOT
FOT Temperature monitoring

Applications
• End-winding • Dry transformers
• Isolated phase bus • Switchgears &
Circuit Breakers
• Air gap
• And more…
• Brush gears

FOT
FOT Technology
• Low profile
• Robust design made for industrial application
• Immune to EMI
• Non-Metallic
Sensor Head
• Insulation: 3 kVac/mm @ 25°C/77°F, 25 % of
relative humidity
• Up to 200°C/392°F
• Standalone Measuring Chains (Does not require
manipulation of optical fibers)
FOT
FOT Sealed Feedthrough

Conditioner
• Hydrogen sealed Flange
• Safe to Personnel
• Unobtrusive to Machine
Operation

FOT
FOT Applications
A hydro power plant in Vietnam installed

9 FOTs on each of their six 400 MW units
These FOTs have been installed on high
voltage stator bars as part of
a complete ZOOM monitoring solution
package to evaluate the machines
during their warranty period
FOT
FOT installed on Stator Bar
End-Windings

FOT
Monitoring of Phase Bus

Temperature
• Hydro Quebec is interested in isolated
phase bus temperature monitoring at the
Eastman 1-A Power Plant
Usually, verification of temperature level
is made via a porthole and must be done
by maintenance personnel, by a visual
direct reading of the thermometer inside
the sheath
FOT
Temperature
• The use of FOT-100, in the present case,
will permit the user to have an on-line and
continuous phase bus temperature reading,
without the need to move towards the
porthole to raise the reading
With this technology, they will measure in a
permanent, on-line fashion, the temperature
of the core of the conductors to avoid
overheating as this a major concern in the
Bay James hydro-electric complexe ©VibroSystM 2009. All rights reserved
FOT

Temperature
• The FOT-100 sensors will be installed directly
on each of the conductors (directly on the
bus) and not on the sheath. The temperature
signal, measured by the FOT-100, will be
directly forwarded at the Hydro Quebec
instrumentation for a continuous follow-up of
the isolated phase bus temperature behavior
Any suspect temperature behavior will
instantly be detected
FOT

Temperature
Conductor
Sheath
Porthole
FOT sensor

FOT
FOT Installed On Wedge

FOT
FOT Installed On Wedge

FOT
Results
MW Demand
FOT3
FOT2
FOT1
FOT4

FOT
FOT installed on exciter

compartment of hydrogenerator

FOT
FOT result on installed brush

FOT vs temporary
rotating RTDs

FOT
FOT Installed on Switchgear

& Circuit Breakers
The use of infrared pyrometers
are quite common for non-contact
temperature measurement
This solution will not work in a case
where direct access to the temperature point
of measurement is required
In these cases, the FOT-100 appears
to be a safe and proven solution
FOT
A thermal power plant in Thailand installed 10 FOTs
in November 2008 and 8 others FOTs in 2009
After several failures, temperature monitoring of
switchgear and circuit breakers became a necessity
and demanded by their insurances
FOT Installed on Switchgear & Circuit Breakers to prevent failure

FOT
FOT Installed on Switchgear

& Circuit Breakers

FOT
FOT Technology
• Insulated for
high voltage
measurement
• Small sensor head

FOT
FOT is a relatively new product at

VibroSystM and despite this;
many applications have
already been found
Data is presently being retrieved
Approvals are obtained to
present the results
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ZPU-5000
ZOOM Monitoring Platform

dedicated to large rotating machines
Multi-channel Processing
Instrumentation & Trend, Diagostic &
Monitoring/Protection Unit Analysis Software
ZPU-5000
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ZPU-5000
Main Features
• Up to 16 high speed inputs
• Accepts:
- 4-20mA, 0-5V, 0-10V, +/- 5V,
- 0/-20V
• Also compatible with

ICP transmission mode
• Up to 64 analog outputs
• Vacuum Florescent Display
(VFD) for visual interpretation

ZPU-5000
Main Features
• Continuous and independent
alarm monitoring of all inputs –
(4) configurable alarm
thresholds per input
(Drivers for external relays

included)

ZPU-5000
ZPU Main Features
• 3U Height 19 inches
Rack-mount enclosure
• Two communication
ports used for easy
connection to VibroSystM
ThermaWatchTM Stator,
BTV and Modbus
products
• 1 Ethernet port 10/100
Base T
• 2 USB ports for
configuration download
ZPU-5000
For optimal flexibility and performance, the ZPU-5000

main acquisition functions are thus taken in charge
by dedicated modules:
Control, Communication, Analog inputs/outputs

ZPU-5000
• Control (1 module/acquisition unit)

• Communication (1 module/acquisition unit)
• Analog inputs/outputs (up to 8 dual-channel modules/
acquisition unit)

ZPU-5000
COMMUNICATION MODULE
This module enables
communications with
various instruments.
- Ethernet port
- Protocol: TCP/IP
- RS-422/RS485 port
- USB port (1.1, 2.0
compatible)
ZPU-5000
ANALOG I/O MODULES - Types available

0 /10V input 0 to +10 Volts (DC @ 1.2KHz)
0 /5V input 0 to +5 Volts (DC @ 1.2KHz)
+/-5V input -5 to +5 Volts (DC @ 1.2KHz)
0 /-20V input 0 to -20 Volts (DC @ 1.2KHz)
4/20mA input 4 to 20 mA (DC @ 1.2KHz)
ICP® transmission mode 4.7 mA, 24V (DC @ 1.2KHz)

ZPU-5000

ZPU-5000
With ZOOM Platform, SFA, PDA, PDI

and the ZPU-5000 hardware,
ALL parameters are seamlessly
INTEGRATED in the system’s powerful
software and hardware platform
All provided by one single source
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ZPU-5000
The ZOOM® Platform is based on over 20 years

of machine monitoring experience and
constitutes the most powerful tool available for
condition monitoring of large rotating machines
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ZPU-5000
The Machine Display panel of ZOOM®

contains a graphic representation of
the generator
corresponding
to the type
selected

ZPU-5000
Applications
Local (LAN) and remote (WAN) on-line monitoring
of multiple rotating machines and plants:
- Turbogenerators
- Large electric
motors & Sagmills
- Hydrogenerators
- Pumps

ZPU-5000
Features
• Open architecture software
• Package of dedicated software modules (plug-ins)
• Universal Platform shell for all VibroSystM software
• INTUITIVE configuration interface
• Fast and Easy data access
• Conditional measurement, notification and alarm
(single or multiple condition(s))

ZPU-5000
Basic Components
Specific Functions:
• ZOOM APPLICATION
Main user interface for monitoring
various machine parameters,
acknowledging alarms, requesting test
measurements, and
analysing data on graphs

ZPU-5000
• ZOOM CONFIGURATION
Configuration tool for setting various
parameters and levels of system hardware
and software components
• ZOOM SERVER
Manager of communication and interaction
between active software, as well
as database server
• ZOOM VIEWER
Allows quick and easy access
to trending parameters
ZPU-5000
ZOOM 6 Platform Release Overview

Diagnostic
Orbit
Database
SFA
ZOOM
Configuration
PDA
LOOK 5000
ZOOM Server
ThermaWatch
OPC
To SCADA ZOOM
PLC ZOOM Application
Modbus RTU Viewer
ZPU-5000
Diagnostic
• Shaft Orbits
• FFT
• Trend
• Rectangular x-y graphs
• Absolute displacement
of shaft/ bearing
• Stator bar displacement
• End-windings

ZPU-5000
Diagnostic
(CONT’D)
• Partial discharge
• Magnetic flux
• Pole face
temperature

ZPU-5000
Measurement types
AUTOMATIC – At user-defined intervals for
long-term trending of parameter evolution;
Applies to all Machines
• Trending Computed minimum, maximum

and average values for each parameter;
Minimum interval: 1 minute
• Sampling Raw data at full sampling rate;

Minimum interval: 30 minutes

ZPU-5000
MANUAL– Requested from ZOOM Application for

verification purposes (commissioning, transitory
conditions, prior to works) on a specific machine;
Performed from standstill to overspeed
• Sampling As described previously; i-e a high

definition view of the monitored signal

ZPU-5000
ALARMS – Triggered by 2-level

thresholds/input for analysis
• Alarm Machine data prior and after alarm
occurrence; User-defined number of
recorded turns
• Message Sent to all active ZOOM
Application modules. Alarms can be received
on a cell phone, a pager or at an e-mail
address

ZPU-5000
Trend Graph - Hours to Years

ZPU-5000
SPECTRUM- Shows the harmonic components

of a signal with various graph tools
• Low Frequency
FFT
• High Frequency
FFT

ZPU-5000
Graphic Interface
Show/hide display of
individual curve or
complete parameter
Tree lists of
parameters, inputs
and measurements
allow quick selection
of graph to display
and inputs to
configure
ZPU-5000
Graphic Interface
Improved
performance and
functionalities for
data acquisition and
high speed
communication
Tree list simplifies

configuration of machine,
parameters and inputs
Shows warnings and

alarms
FOA 4 : 252 µm Pk-Pk @ 0°

ZPU-5000
Trending

ZPU-5000
Skip graphs section
Scatter plots

ZPU-5000
Waveforms

ZPU-5000
Stray Flux Pole Comparison

ZPU-5000
Stray Flux Waveform

ZPU-5000
Connectivity
Designed for sharing data and remote monitoring
Use all diagnostic
features of your own
ZOOM Application
Receive software to study data
alarm notifications by received by e-mail
e-mail or cell phone
E-mail data of any

measurement to
Export/Save data of other users outside
specific measurements the plant
on disk and store them
as individual files
for future direct access
to results

ZPU-5000
Networking
Connect to system Head Office or
Regional Center
to access database Power Plant
and request
measurements ZOOM
Field Hardware
ZOOM
Server
Internet
Database
VibroSystM Other Users on

Company WAN
Single database and communication
Remote access for troubleshooting manager provides access to all local
and on-line assistance for diagnostics and remote users
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Services
• Turnkey installation
• Installation supervision
• Training
• Technical support
• Results interpretation
• Engineering & as-built
drawings
• Remote monitoring
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On-Line Remote Monitoring
Internet
VPN
(TCP/IP)
VIBROSYSTM POWER STATION

(ZOOM CLIENT) (ZOOM SERVER)
Supervisory Display

RIS Reports
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Test overview
• General evaluation
• Recommendations
Technical Report
• General observations
• Recommendations
• Unit general behavior (stator, rotor,
shaft vibration, etc.)
• Conclusion
Appendices
• Mechanical tolerances
• Graphics
(orbit, rectangular, spectral)
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Integrated Monitoring
Enhanced Machine Partial Discharges
Temperature
Shaft Current
Stator Winding Vibration
Rotor Bowing
Vibration
Stray Flux
SCADA/
PLC
MW / MVAR Volts / Amps Level Temperature

Summary
VibroSystM Experience with
Large Rotating Machine Monitoring
• FOA-100 is extensively used for end-winding
TM
monitoring of Hydrogen and Air Cooled generators

since 1996
• More than 2000 FOA have been installed worldwide
• Proven Systems and Results to Allow our Customers
to Better Manage their Generating Assets

Summary
VibroSystM Experience with
Large Rotating Machine Monitoring
With the TWR, FOT, SFA and PDA
solutions. Measurements such as
magnetic/stray flux, air gap, rotor pole
face temperature, partial discharge and
many other parameters are seamlessly
integrated in the system’s powerful
software and hardware platform
Let us become your
Machine Condition
Monitoring Partner
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• Keeping generator operation within

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• Generator Monitoring Systems tailored

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Rotor Poles Stator Bar Vibration

Partial Discharge Analysis

Stray Flux Analysis

Rotor Pole Temperature

= Hydrogenerator = Turbogenerator = Sagmills = Transformers

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End-Winding Vibration Monitoring

End-winding vibration monitoring

VibroSystM’s Fiber optic technology has

• Does not use fiber Bragg

Fiber Optic Accelerometers

– Light sensor head FOA-200

Leading industry experts say:

• How many sensors?

FOA-100 Sensor head

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FOA-200, dual-axis, at start FOA-100, single-axis, at start

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Serious problems with phase lug

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Redhawk Combined Cycle (1060 MW)

Redhawk Plant Management Solution:

FOA1 Radial 3:30

4.00 FOA3 Radial 7:30

8/7/2003 8/17/2003 8/27/2003 9/6/2003 9/16/2003 9/26/2003 10/6/2003

August 2003 Date & Time

8.00 FOA1 Radial 3:30

August 2003 Date & Time

Vibration 100 µm 150 µm 106.25 µm 200 µm 250 µm 250 µm

Vibration 118.75 µm 62.5 µm 150 µm 125 µm 212.5 µm 243.5 µm

Vibration 125.75 µm 150 µm 150 µm 200.5 µm 250 µm 300 µm

STG #1 June 2004

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STG #2 June 2004

Vibration 37.5 µm 47.5 µm 47.5 µm 112.5 µm 137.5 µm 162.5 µm

Vibration 37.5 µm 47.5 µm 125 µm 97.5 µm 112.5 µm 162.5 µm

Vibration 37.5 µm 47.5 µm 250 µm 137.5 µm 162.5 µm 162.5 µm

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Vibration 97.5 µm 97.5 µm 95 µm 325 µm 270 µm 225 µm

Vibration 147.5 µm 200 µm 275 µm 197.5 µm 125 µm 125 µm

Vibration 222.5 µm 97.5 µm 95 µm 325 µm 362.5 µm 325 µm

Conclusion & Future Work

Conclusion & Future Work

Over 2000 FOA installed worldwide

FOA provides utilities with useful data for

Insulation Deterioration Process

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Stator Bar Vibration

Abrasion on bar insulation Deposit of oil mist on stator