To install the Wired Vibration Monitoring system, you need the equipment listed below. Please review this list thoroughly, taking care to note who is responsible for supplying each piece of equipment.
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Equipment |
Supplied by Cutsforth |
Supplied by Plant |
Supplied by Plant Electrical Contractor |
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Controller – one or two of the following, depending on quantity and type of equipment being monitored:
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Input card(s) – Depends on the signal type and quantity of signals being brought into the monitoring system:
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NEMA 4X rated enclosure |
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Sensors (accelerometers, velocity probes, proximity sensors, etc.) |
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Shielded sensor signal cabling |
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Ethernet cable for connection to server |
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600 volt rated power cable |
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Conduit |
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*Either existing or new vibration sensors and cabling (supplied by plant or purchased from Cutsforth) can be integrated into the Cutsforth vibration monitoring hardware.
This section provides step by step instructions for installing the Wired Vibration Monitoring system.
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Mount the Wired Vibration Monitoring system enclosure at the planned location.
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If not already installed, install vibration sensors at desired location(s) on equipment to be monitored.
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Install the conduit and run cable between the vibration sensors and the monitoring system enclosure.
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Install the conduit and run cable for AC power input to the monitoring system enclosure. Minimum circuit size: 20A circuit free of non-linear loads. Consider a circuit with isolated ground.
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Install the conduit and run cable for data connection to the monitoring system enclosure. Cutsforth recommends Cat6a or fiber connection (media converter required if using fiber).
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Connect protective earth conductor per local electrical codes.
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Install wire for 120 – 240VAC supply per local electrical codes.
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If required by local electrical codes, install an external switch or circuit breaker near the equipment.Ensure equipment is positioned so that it will not be difficult to operate the external disconnecting device.
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Color on Diagram |
Conduit Run Description |
Conduit Trade Size* |
Wire Description |
Purpose |
Max. Cable Length |
Wire Supplied By |
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Blue |
Monitoring Enclosure to InsightCM Server |
¾ in (2 cm) |
Cat6a or Fiber |
Data to InsightCM Server |
330 ft (100 m) |
Plant Electrical Contractor |
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Red |
Plant Power to Monitoring Enclosure |
¾ in (2 cm) |
120VAC Power (20A dedicated circuit – preferably with isolated ground) |
Power for the monitoring system |
N/A |
Plant Electrical Contractor |
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Yellow |
Vibration Sensor(s) to cRIO Enclosure |
¾ in (2 cm) |
Shielded signal cabling |
Vibration sensor signals to cRIO |
100 ft |
Plant Electrical Contractor |
*cRIO Enclosures do not come with conduit holes pre-drilled. Conduit sizing and hole placement is customizable.
Up to 48 signal inputs can be connected to a Wired Vibration Monitoring system, provided that cable lengths stay within the specified limitations.
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Part |
Name |
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A |
Cutsforth Wired Vibration Monitoring System |
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B |
Blue: Data Output to InsightCM Network |
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C |
Red: Plant Power Input to Monitoring System Enclosure |
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D |
Yellow: Vibration Sensor Signal Input(s) |
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Orange: Additional Vibration Sensor Signal Input(s) as Required for Additional Assets |
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Component |
Standard Recommendation |
Recommendation for High-Corrosion Environments |
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Conduit type |
Galvanized rigid metal conduit (RMC) |
Rigid Aluminum Conduit (RAC) |
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Conduit fittings type |
Malleable, NEMA 4X rated or greater |
Aluminum |
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Strut channel type |
Hot dipped galvanized, back-to-back |
316 Stainless steel |
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Mounting hardware |
316 Stainless steel |
316 Stainless steel |
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Liquid flexible metallic conduit |
Type HCX |
Type HCX |
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Plant-supplied power source |
120 V, 60 Hz or 240 V, 50 Hz |
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Circuit breaker |
Internal 120 V, 5 A |
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Maximum power consumption |
120 W |
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Storage Temperature |
-40 ˚C to 85 ˚C (-40 ˚F to 185 ˚F) |
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Operating Temperature |
-20 ˚C to 65 ˚C (-4 ˚F to 149 ˚F) |
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Storage Humidity |
5% RH to 95% RH, non-condensing |
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Operating Humidity |
10% RH to 90% RH, non-condensing |
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Maximum Altitude |
2,000 m (6,500 ft) |
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Pollution Degree |
2 |
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Weight |
15.88 – 27.22 kg (35 – 60 lbs.) depending on configuration |
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Indoor / Outdoor Use |
Both |
Table 1. North America
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) |
Conforms to FCC 15.107 2026, Class A FCC 15.109 2026, Class A Certified to ICES-003 Issue 7 2020, Class A |
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Safety |
Conforms to UL 508A and CSA C22.2 No. 286 |
Table 2. EU Directive Information – CE Compliance
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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU |
Tested to EN IEC 61326-1 2021, Class A |
The Cutsforth Wired Vibration Monitoring System is designed to be integrated into InsightCMTM software. For more information on InsightCMTM, including specific server requirements, visit the InsightCMTM README on the Cutsforth Support webpage at https://support.cutsforth.com.
The plant must provide a PC or Server for InsightCMTM meeting the requirements listed at the above link. Cutsforth is not responsible for the configuration of server-side deployment. Ensure the plant's InsightCMTM server is set up and ready for communication to field equipment in advance of system commissioning by Cutsforth.