Map the machine
Identify bearings, gear ratios, tooth counts, shaft speeds and suitable measurement locations.
RTS / Vibration analysis
See the frequencies.
Understand the condition.
Vibration analysis inspections for rotating equipment, with wireless measurement, bearing and gear diagnostics, and a clear route from findings to maintenance action.
Explore a running equipment model
Change the speed.
Watch the signature move.
Choose a condition scenario, adjust motor speed and compare the envelope, gear-mesh spectrum and trend. This is a learning demonstration of the monitoring approach.
RIG PULSE AIINTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION / SYNTHETIC DATA
Drawworks / illustrative drive train
Wireless measurement network · six planned points
| Measurement point | mm/s RMS | Example status |
|---|---|---|
| Motor DE | — | Normal |
| Motor NDE | — | Normal |
| Gearbox input | — | Normal |
| Gearbox output | — | Normal |
| Driven DE | — | Normal |
| Driven NDE | — | Normal |
Bearing envelope spectrum
Look for fault-frequency harmonics and sidebands
Condition trend
Time waveform
Illustrative time signal · display offset stated on the chart
Gear-mesh spectrum
Input pinion example: 24 teeth · shaft-speed sidebands
Select an equipment and condition scenario to explore the demonstration.
Simulation only: no sensors or production software are connected. The same illustrative motor-side bearing geometry is used for every equipment selection: eight rolling elements, 10 mm element diameter, 50 mm pitch diameter, zero contact angle, stationary outer ring. Actual machine frequencies, sensor synchronisation, alarm limits and replacement decisions require equipment-specific engineering. DE = drive end; NDE = non-drive end.
Measurement to interpretation
Build a repeatable frequency profile.
Measure in operation
Collect triaxial vibration at the planned points while recording speed, load and operating state.
Compare signatures
Review waveforms, envelope spectra, harmonics, sidebands and trends against the baseline.
Recommend action
Prioritise checks, repeat measurements, maintenance and post-repair verification.
Reading the spectrum
Fault-frequency families,
not isolated peaks.
BPFO · Outer race
Ball Pass Frequency Outer race: repeated impacts at this frequency and its harmonics can support an outer-race investigation.
BPFI · Inner race
Ball Pass Frequency Inner race: harmonics with shaft-speed sidebands can support an inner-race investigation.
BSF / FTF
Ball Spin Frequency and Fundamental Train Frequency support analysis of rolling-element and cage-related patterns.
Gear-mesh frequency
Tooth count multiplied by shaft frequency. Sidebands and trend changes help investigate load modulation and gear condition.
Lubrication & looseness
Broadband energy and impulsiveness require review alongside temperature, lubrication history, mounting and mechanical checks.
Operating context
Variable speed and load change the signature. Order-based analysis, comparable conditions and reliable speed input improve interpretation.
Are all bearings and gears monitored at the same time?
The installation plan covers the relevant accessible bearing and gear-stage locations. Wireless nodes can acquire data while the machine runs; truly simultaneous waveforms depend on the selected hardware and synchronisation configuration.
Does a red condition mean automatic replacement?
No. It identifies an urgent review priority. Replacement or shutdown decisions require confirmed findings, competent engineering review and the site maintenance procedure.
Can vibration identify ovality or lack of maintenance?
It can reveal patterns that justify investigation. Ovality requires dimensional confirmation, and maintenance-related causes must be checked against lubrication records, operating history and physical findings.