FALCON : Smart Portable Solution

Condition Monitoring has never been so easy!!

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Technical datasheet
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Name: FALCON technical datasheet

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

USE AND APPLICATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 5

Smart data collector ............................................................................................................................. 5
Smart balancer (option) ....................................................................................................................... 5
Main applications ................................................................................................................................. 6
Condition monitoring, new generation ..................................................................................................... 7
Unique user comfort ............................................................................................................................. 7
Accessibility to all ................................................................................................................................. 7
Maximum productivity .......................................................................................................................... 7
Suited to industrial settings .................................................................................................................. 7
Description of FALCON packages .......................................................................................................... 8
FALCON Essential ............................................................................................................................... 8
FALCON Smart .................................................................................................................................... 8
FALCON Expert ................................................................................................................................... 8
Accessible options ............................................................................................................................... 8
Summary table ..................................................................................................................................... 9
FALCON general specifications ............................................................................................................ 10
FALCON signal processing ................................................................................................................... 11
Balancing specifications ........................................................................................................................ 12
Run-up / Coast-down module specification ........................................................................................... 13
FRF – ODS – X Phase module specification ........................................................................................ 14
General .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Acquisition & Processing details ........................................................................................................ 15
Display details .................................................................................................................................... 15
Computer post-processing details ..................................................................................................... 15
Format details .................................................................................................................................... 15
Data collector/analyser specifications ................................................................................................... 16
Available collection levels .................................................................................................................. 16
Data collection speed table ................................................................................................................ 17
Description of FALCON automatic diagnosis ........................................................................................ 18
Machine and components types ........................................................................................................ 18
Main analysed defects ....................................................................................................................... 18
Limitations .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Symptom-based approach ................................................................................................................. 18
Results ............................................................................................................................................... 18
FALCON WLS wireless tri-axial accelerometer..................................................................................... 18
Physical .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Battery ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Metrology ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Environment ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Communication .................................................................................................................................. 19
FALCON packages and kits .................................................................................................................. 20
FALCON standard hardware kit ......................................................................................................... 20
Data collection sensor kits (your selection) ....................................................................................... 20
Balancing kits ..................................................................................................................................... 20

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USE AND APPLICATIONS

Relying on ACOEM's 25 years of experience (formerly 01dB-Metravib, Stell Diagnostic, 01dB-Stell and
then 01dB Acoustics & Vibration) in developing portable instruments for condition monitoring, FALCON
includes all the technology to address any set of machines

FALCON is a multifunction instrument that can be used as:

 A smart data collector

 A smart balancer
 A portable vibration analyser (offroute, run-up/coast down, FRF, ODS, X-phase analysis)

SMART DATA COLLECTOR

The FALCON data collector allows any user to perform

periodic monitoring of your rotating machines, based on their
vibration signatures. FALCON offers the most efficient solution
at each step of the implementation of condition monitoring in
your factory. The defects of your rotating machines can thus
be detected several months in advance and the maintenance
operations can be scheduled, which avoids unscheduled
shutdowns and associated production losses.

Suited to non-specialists due to its automatic configuration

and diagnosis tool, its advanced measurement capabilities
also turn FALCON into the perfect tool for the analysis of the
most complex problems:

 Locally with FALCON,

 On the computer with the powerful ANALYST module of the NEST software suite.

SMART BALANCER (OPTION)

This function allows correcting unbalance on your machines. It is possible to balance rotors of any size,
from the simplest to the most complex one (1 to 4-plane balancing). Using multi-channel acquisition,
parallel measurements are possible on all sensors.

FALCON Balancer includes all tools to guide the operator and control the results during the entire
balancing process:
 Easy to use with the “guided” mode
 Graphic display of measurements and weight
positions
 Automatic setup of tachometer
 Trial weight estimation
 Control of the data at each step with
recommendation to improve result quality
 Rotation speed control
 Tools to split or merge weights
 Result assessment according to ISO 10816-3 and
ISO 1940
 Get a detailed report documented with
histograms, pictures and spectra.

With FALCON, the balancing of your machines is more accurate, more secure and faster.

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M AIN APPLICATIONS

FALCON is available for all industrial applications where ONEPROD-based condition monitoring is
deployed:

 Steel industry  Pharmaceuticals

 Mining  Water and waste treatment
 Chemistry  Fabrics
 Petrochemistry  Automotive industry
 Power  Defence
 Oil & gas  Wind power
 Cement works  Air and space
 Paper industry  Teaching/Research
 Food industry  Other industries…

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CONDITION MONITORING, NEW GENERATION

UNIQUE USER COMFORT

FALCON is the first new generation portable instrument that offers a user comfort unrivalled on the market:

 Large colour touchscreen with high brightness

 Built-in sensors: pyrometer, stroboscope, camera
 Wireless vibration data collector
 Wireless communication with the information system

ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL

With FALCON, any user can start condition monitoring by following up vibrations. All required functions are accessible,
even to non-specialists:

 Automatic configuration module based on the description of machine kinematics. Only the information listed on
the identification plate is required! (speed, power…)
 Automatic defect detection and identification based on the embedded automatic diagnosis capabilities

M AXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY

FALCON is the fastest data collection tool on the market and stands out at the scale of an industrial site:

 Synchronous triaxial wireless collection: 3 measurements carried out in a single shot and simultaneously
 Real-time processing: no waiting time before display of the results
 Automatic detection of the measurement points by reading of the bar code: no error is possible
 Documentation of routes allowing guiding the roundsman and making measurement more reliable (pictures of
sensor positioning, navigation on a map…)

SUITED TO INDUSTRIAL SETTINGS

 Anti-shock design, resistant to a fall of 1.2 m

 Screen protection
 IP65 protection
 Specific FALCON-EX model suited to dangerous areas: ATEX Zone II, IECEX

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DESCRIPTION OF FALCON PACKAGES

Several packages are available depending on your own requirements.

The same instrument can contain all or part of the available functions and can easily be upgraded from one package to
another.

FALCON ESSENTIAL

The ESSENTIAL data collector package is especially adapted to all industrialists who want to start condition monitoring
on a set of machines and discover the world of vibration analysis step by step.

FALCON SMART

The SMART data collection package is especially adapted to all industrialists who want to improve the reliability of their
facilities in a very productive and easy way. With FALCON SMART data collector, the expert is in the box!

FALCON EXPERT

The EXPERT data collector package is especially adapted to all users who have good knowledge of vibration analysis
and can provide reliable diagnosis and maintenance recommendation on their own. The EXPERT data collector package
will provide them with the most productive tool of the market, thus helping them to drastically save time.

ACCESSIBLE OPTIONS

 Digital Recorder: This option increases the time signal acquisition capability to ranges of signals up to
4,096 Ksamples or 80 s to be distributed over the number of channels used. This option is available as standard
function in the EXPERT package.

 Offroute Analyser: with the Off-route option FALCON becomes a powerful multichannel spectrum analyser
including the possibility to perform ”bump test” measurements.

 Balancing Module: The balancing module can be added as an option to all packages

 Run-Up / Coast down module: with the Run-Up Coast down FALCON provides all tools required to analyze
start-up and shut down phases of rotating machine. The Run-Up/Coast Down module can be added as an
option to all packages

 FRF – ODS – X phase analysis module: this advanced analyser module allows for the precise determination
of the root cause of the most complex vibration problems by measuring vibration on several channels with cross
phase information, between a reference channel and the other ones. The FRF – ODS – X phase module can be
added as an option to all packages

 Automatic Diagnosis Pack: The automatic diagnosis capabilities, as well as the automatic setup module for
automatic diagnosis (required), can be added as option to the ESSENTIAL package. Note: These functions are
available as standard functions in the SMART and EXPERT packages.

 Upgradeability: Each FALCON package can be upgraded. You can upgrade your instrument from one
package to another at any time.

 Sensor Option: Standard ESSENTIAL, SMART and EXPERT packages are provided with a wireless triaxial
accelerometer (classic wired single-axis accelerometer in option). A wired version of these packages (wireless
triaxial accelerometer in option) is however available upon request.

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SUMMARY TABLE

FALCON DATA COLLECTOR

FALCON FEATURES ESSENTIAL SMART EXPERT

FALCON HARDWARE KIT   

FALCON DATA COLLECTION MODULE

  

FALCON OFFROUTE OPTION   

FALCON AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSIS OPTION   

FALCON CAMERA OPTION   

FALCON 2 ANALOG CHANNELS OPTION   

FALCON 2 TO 4 ANALOG CHANNETLS EXTENSION   

FALCON EXPERT MEASUREMENTS OPTION (102.4k

spectra, 4M samples waveforms)   

FALCON BALANCING MODULE   

FALCON RUN UP / COAST DOWN MODULE   

FALCON X CHANNEL ANALYSIS MODULE (Phase, FRF,

  
ODS)

● Included ○ Option

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FALCON GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Touchscreen + 5 Vdc power supply for tacho probe

Graphic colour touchscreen -24 Vdc power supply for proximity probes driver using
Resolution: 800x480 pixels optional cable ref FLC1006000
Dimension: 154x92 mm (D7”)
Adjustable brightness Microphone input
Can be used in direct sunlight Microphone input for audio inspection notes
Icon functions
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS
Touch keyboard 1 headphone output to listen sensor signal, recorded
On touchscreen: signal or audio inspection notes
 10 contextual function keys 1 stroboscope output: TTL
 Functions are organised for single-hand For each channel and trigger input:
measurement (left or right) -24 Vdc power supply for proximity probe
 Direct access to general functions: Home,
Help, Setup, Screen copy, Picture, Bar code BUILT-IN PYROMETER WITH LASER-SIGHTING
reader, Text note, Audio comment, Contactless temperature measurement:
Pyrometer, Stroboscope  Range: 0 to 200°C
 Full keyboard for text input. Several  Accuracy: +/- 3°C for ambient temperature
keyboards available: qwerty, azerty, ranging from 18°C to 28°C.
Chinese…  Resolution: 0.5°C
 Repeatability: +/- 1°C
Acquisition  Field of view: 5° @ 50%
Synchronous on 4 channels + trigger input ( target ≃ 4 cm @ 50 cm)
24-bits conversion  Time response: 1 s
Sampling frequency:  Fixed emissivity: 95%
 102.4 kHz for each channel
 Up to 204.8 kHz on 1 channel BUILT-IN STROBOSCOPE
Antialiasing filter Rotation speed measurement:
Wireless acquisition with FALCON WLS triaxial  Range: 30 to 15000 RPM
accelerometer  Automatic setting to machine speed
Digital signal processors predefined in setup
Real-time processing:  Adjustment:
 40 kHz on 4 channels o ½, x2
 Up to 80 kHz on 2 channels o Fast
Memory: 3.5 GB for measurements o Fine
 Flash duration : adjustable from 0.5 to 15°
Communication  Can be used independently or to adjust
USB 2 type B device (direct connection to PC) rotation speed in a route or from a spectrum
USB 2 type A host (for USB stick) display
Ethernet
Wi-Fi Built-in camera
Resolution: 640 x 480
Battery Autofocus
Auto test and calibration function Distance: 20 cm to 
High density Li-Ion type Flash mode
Rechargeable without removing
Battery lifetime: 10 hours under intense use Identification of measurement point
Programmable automatic standby mode and switch-off Built-in bar code reader
Reading distance: from 20 cm to 50 cm according to
Analogue Inputs code dimension
Up to 4 programmable signal inputs (depending on Bar code format: QRcode
instrument option): Learning mode to avoid codes manual input
 Frequency range: 0 - 40 kHz on 4 channels,
80 kHz on 1 channel
 Overload indicator in % with memorisation Mechanical/environment
 IEPE interface with real time integrity control, Protection: IP65.
range  8V (power supply: 4 mA constant Case with shock protection rubber
current 23 VDC) Shock protection: 1.2 m drop (1m for EX version)
 Dynamic signal measurements (acceleration, Standard compliance:
vibration velocity, absolute displacement,  Safety: IEC61010-1
relative displacement, electrical current, etc.)  EMC: directive 2004-108-CE
o +/- 10 VAC Dimensions: 200 x 265 x 65 mm
o 0, -24 V for proximity probes (a - Weight: 1.8 kg including battery and rubber protection
24Vdc power supply is available Operating temperature: -10°C to 55°C
on each channel using cable ref Humidity: 95% no condensation
FLC1005000))
 Input impedance AC/DC: 100 kΩ FALCON-EX, intrinsically safe version:
 Accuracy: +/- 1% ATEX certification: EX II 3 G, Ex ic IIC T4 Gc, supplied
 Sensors without electronics with optional with certified accessories.
charge amplifier
 DC input: from -24 VDC to +24 VDC for IECEX certification: Ex ic IIC T4 Gc
measurements of position and process
parameters Note: shock protection: 1m drop. The protection screen
 AC coupling: 0.3 Hz accessory cannot be used in dangerous area and is not
 Compatible with triaxial sensor supplied.

Trigger input: Remote access

Range: +/- 10 V, 0 to +24 V, 0 to – 24 V FALCON can be set up so as to communicate with your
Adjustable triggering parameters network through its Ethernet or Wi-Fi interface and used
Automatic setup function as a remote station. You can then use the applications
For rotation speed measurement, synchronous analysis, installed on your computer directly from FALCON
balancing, order analysis. (SUPERVISION, CMMS…).
Input impedance: 100 kΩ

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FALCON SIGNAL PROCESSING

Vibration Overall Level Sampling frequency (Hz): 204.8K, 102.4K, 51.2K, 25.6K, 12.8K,
High-pass filters: 2, 10, 3,000 Hz, 5.12K, 2.56 K, 1.28K, 512, 256, 128
Low-pass filters: 300, 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 20,000, 40,000 Hz Integration: none, single or double integration for measurement
Vibration velocity in accordance with ISO 2954, ISO10816, VDI of acceleration, velocity or displacement
2056 standards for rotating machinery, VDI 2063 standard (2- Synchronous analysis:
300 Hz) for reciprocating machines  Triggering on signal or trigger input. Trigger delay
Detection: RMS, true or equivalent peak, true or equivalent programmable from -8192 samples to +20 seconds
peak-to-peak  Programmable trigger level on positive or negative
Rolling element detection: defect factor scale from 0 to 12 for slope
standard rotation speed*  Averaging: from 1 to 4,096
Measurement of Kurtosis (Shock detection for low speed rolling Time analysis on all types of signal: vibration, force, pressure,
element bearing)* current… (user-defined parameter and unit)
 High-pass filter: 50 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Hz step Orbit display with 2 channel measurement
 Low-pass filter: 500 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Hz step (LPF >
2 x HPF) Spectral Analysis
Programmable measurement time: 1 to 99 s Number of lines: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1 600, 3 200, 6 400, 12.8k,
Alarms: 4 alarm types, up to 4 alarm levels, comparison to 25.6k, 51.2k, 102.4k (102.4k only with 2 channels max)
previous measurement Envelope: spectrum of demodulated time waveform filtered by a
Display: instantaneous measurement, measured value, alarm programmable band-pass filter (any central frequency, band width
limits, previous measurement = 1/2 to 1/128 of analysis range).
Display of measurement and alarm levels as bar-graphs Max number of lines: 6,400
Integration: none, single or double integration for measurement Zoom factor: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128.
of acceleration, velocity or displacement Frequency ranges (Hz): 80k, 40k, 20k, 10k, 5k, 2k, 1k, 500, 200,
Overall level value in engineering unit and dB 100, 50
Averaging: from 1 to 4,096 with linear or peak hold mode
Rotation Speed Overlap rate: 0, 50, 75%
External trigger input with direct access to trigger level setup. Real time: up to 40 kHz
Automatic setup mode. Range: 12 to 288,000 RPM (0.2 to Weighting window: Rectangular, Hanning, Flat-top
4,800 Hz) Synchronous analysis: triggering on signal or trigger input. Trigger
With built-in stroboscope delay programmable from -8,192 samples to +20 seconds
DC input Programmable trigger level on positive or negative slope
Keyboard input Display: Lin/Log, automatic scaling, engineering unit/dB,
RMS/Peak/Peak-Peak amplitude for each type of parameter, Hz,
Coast-down profile RPM
This measurement is used to measure the duration of a Display of instantaneous spectrum and averaging during
machine coast-down phase measurement
Spectral analysis on all types of signal: vibration, force, pressure,
Other parameters current… (user-defined parameter and unit)
Integrated pyrometer with laser-sighting for contactless
temperature measurement Vector measurement (phased spectrum)
Any other parameters (user-defined parameter and unit) with DC Number of lines: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1,600, 3,200, 6,400
input and keyboard input Frequency ranges (Hz): 40k, 20k, 10k, 5k, 2k, 1k, 500, 200, 100,
Machine operating condition 50
Synchronous averaging: from 1 to 4,096
Time Wave Display: Lin/Log, automatic scaling, engineering unit/dB,
Number of samples: 256, 512, 1,024, 2,048, 4,096, 8,192, RMS/Peak/Peak-Peak amplitude for each type of parameter, Hz,
16,384, 32,768, 65,536. Extended number of samples with long RPM
time wave option: up to 80 s split over the number of channels Display of instantaneous spectrum and averaging during
or 4,096K samples. measurement
Demodulation of time waveform (band-pass filtered)

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BALANCING SPECIFICATIONS

Balancing types Function to distribute masses over two defined angles.

FALCON allows performing 1 to 4-plane balancing. Rotors from any Function to merge additional masses with installed masses.
size can thus be balanced, from the simplest (single-plane balancing) to User-defined angle unit to make mass installation easier.
the most complex (3 or 4-plane balancing, 4-channel option required).
Assistance to measurement
Measurements Measurement with programmable averaging to decrease external
Balancing using acceleration, velocity or displacement. disturbance.
Measurement and compensation of Run Out if balancing using Display of instant value during averaging.
proximity probes. Balancing in a single operation using stored influence factors.
Parallel measurements (2 or 4 channels), which results in a more Calculation of balancing masses for any operation (with or without
accurate, more secure and faster procedure. trial masses).
Rotation speed: from 12 to 288,000 RPM (from 0.2 to 4,800 Hz).
Amplitude range:
Results reliability
 With 100 mV/g accelerometer: acceleration: 80 g.
Automatic control of rotation and vibration speeds dispersion to
Measurement is also possible for vibration, velocity and
check measurement reliability.
displacement
Display of balancing quality rating (standards ISO 1940, VDI 2060,
 With 8 mV/m (200 mV/mil) proximity probe: 1.5 mm
NFE 90.600).
(60 mils)
Display of the limits of standard ISO 10816-3
Amplitude: display in physical units or dB
Step-by-step guiding of the user during balancing: at any moment,
Phase: 4-digit display from 0 to 360° (or any other user-defined unit).
the user can know where he/she is in the balancing process and
Precision: +0.5°
follow the guide step by step.

Results display
Balancing report
Indication of rotation speed in Hz or RPM
The report is generated from an entirely user-configurable template
Display in measurement in table mode and in graphic polar mode
in WORD format. It includes:
Storage in 2-level tree structure: folder/balancing
 Balancing configuration
Display of trial and balancing masses in table mode and in graphic polar
 Summary of balancing with graphic histogram
mode. 3D mode for 2-plane balancing.
Metric or imperial units.  Picture of sensor mounting
 Comment
 Detailed results
Assistance to configuration
 Spectra at the beginning and the end of balancing
Easy duplication of balancing with copy/paste function: for any stored
balancing, it is very easy to do a new balancing operation, by following
the previously used procedure. Management of interruptions
Direct access to tachometric signal and configuration using an Possibility to stop and resume balancing as you want
automatic setup function. Possibility to repeat any operation without repeating the entire
Trial values for masses and estimated positions. procedure

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RUN-UP / COAST-DOWN MODULE SPECIFICATION

The ONEPROD FALCON RUN-UP / COAST-DOWN module measures  Acquisition start and stop: manual or automatic. In automatic
the vibration behaviour of a machine during its run-up or coast-down mode the acquisition starts when the running speed is within user-
phases. defined limits and stops when it is outside.
 Option to interrupt measurement on inversion of rotation
The internal forces of the machine then excite the structure at speed variation.
frequencies that are absent at steady state. This type of analysis shows  Acquisitions are controlled automatically by both a period of
phenomena difficult to observe under stabilised operating: resonance, time in s and running speed variation.
critical speeds, bearing instabilities... This type of analysis is particularly  Up to 4 records per s
significant for the control of a new installation in order to check if the  Max. number of acquisitions: 512 per test
machine will operate under acceptable conditions. It is also an  High-pass filter: none, 2 Hz, 10 Hz
interesting complement to the on-site balancing function, making it  Max. frequency: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k, 20 kHz ,
possible to ensure that measurements are performed in acceptable 40 kHz
conditions.
 Resolution: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1,600, 3,200, 6,400 lines
With the 4-channel option, it is possible to analyse the 2 bearings of a
Display
machine, in a single operation, each bearing being equipped with 2
 The instantaneous spectrum is displayed during
perpendicular sensors.
measurements with a cursor tracking the running speed of the
machine*.
General
 The amplitude, phase* and 1X frequency*, as well as an
 Up to 4 channels in addition to the tachometer input.
acquisition counter, are displayed permanently.
 Test with or without tachometer (If the tachometer is not used, the
 Recorded measurements can be displayed in the form of a
running speed and the phase are not recorded, but it is still
Bode diagram (amplitude and phase* versus rotation frequency) for
possible to measure a coast-down).
the 1X frequency and up to 5X.
 Running speed limits: 0.15 to 1,000 Hz (9 to 60,000 RPM).
 Using the cursor, it is also possible to point out the spectrum
 Possibility to take pictures of the test for the report.
of the corresponding speed.
 Easy & reliable critical speed identification using the Bode-Ellipse
 With 2- or 4-channel options, it provides access to the orbit
Spectrum (patented technology), through ONEPROD Vibgraph
plot for a bearing equipped with two sensors that are 90° apart.
graphic tool.
 Embedded storage of more than 1,000 tests (based on 4-channel Computer post-processing
test with 400 lines of resolution and 100 records). More detailed reports can be issued using the vib-Graph software
after upload of the measurements on a PC:
Acquisition & Processing
 Bode,
 Vibration sensors:
 Nyquist,
o IEPE or AC accelerometer
 Waterfall,
o IEPE or AC velocimeter
o Proximity probe (probe driver can be power supplied  Orbit,
using cable ref FLC1005000)  Position,
 Measured parameters: acceleration, velocity or displacement  Patented Ellipse Spectrum displays for the
characterisation of critical speeds (result is independent of the
measurement direction).

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FRF – ODS – X PHASE MODULE SPECIFICATION

ONEPROD FALCON portable analyzer helps you make a better Quick and easy measurement setup:
diagnosis with its FREQUENCY RESPONSE FUNCTION (FRF). - Automatic measurement plan generation
- Measurement location pictures taken with FALCON, also
It allows for the precise determination of the root cause of the most providing easy report illustration
complex vibration problems by measuring vibration on several - Easy setup testing and adjustment (trigger OK, sensor
channels with cross phase information, between a reference channel overloading check)
and the other ones.

It is used for 3 main purposes: Reliable and productive measurement process:

 Modal analysis (FRF): Identify if the structure has an - Easy & instantaneous check of measurement quality:
influence on the machine vibration by impact testing superimposition of each measurement to the mean value.
 Operating Deflection Shape (ODS): Understand the If the vibration footprint does not seem correct, or if the
machine behaviour while in operation by visualizing its impact was not properly propagated to the structure,
deflection at particular frequencies. easy deletion of the last measurement without having to
 Quick cross-channel phase (X phase): Sort more restart the whole procedure
information out of the machine vibration when the - Easy measurement validation: FALCON provides easy
diagnosis is uncertain after the analysis of standard validation of the measurement by giving an extra hit of
measurements. hammer at the end of the process!

FALCON offers a unique user experience, including all necessary

tools to perform the best analysis in a productive and reliable way: Powerful 4-channel live display
- Optimized 4-channel visualization in the same screen for
the best productivity (selectable type of signal for each
channel)
- Easy switch to detailed single channel view with a
(customizable) 3-signal display in the same interface

View of the measurement table View of a measurement superimposed to

automatically generated the mean value

4-channel instant view right after a 3-signal display for one channel
measurement

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GENERAL

 Acquisition from 2 to 4 channels, compatible with wired tri-axial sensor measurement

 Possibility to take a picture for each measurement (sensor location)
 Automatic measurement plan generation, with up to 200 locations in 3 directions and location numbering up to 9,999.
 Easy setup adjustment with trigger and sensor saturation indicators
 Easy check of measurement quality with automatic superimposition of each measurement onto the mean value
 Embedded storage of more than 600 tests (based on 4-channel tests with 800 lines of resolution and 100 locations).

ACQUISITION & PROCESSING DETAILS

 Vibration sensors:
o IEPE or AC impact hammer (for impact test)
o IEPE or AC accelerometer
o IEPE or AC velocimeter
o Proximity probe (probe driver can be power-supplied using cable ref FLC1005000)
 Measured parameters: force, acceleration, velocity or displacement
 Units: imperial or metric
 Adjustable overload voltage for impact sensor and response sensor
 Test type : Impact or ODS – Cross phase
 Max. number of locations per test: 200 in 3 directions
 High-pass filter: none, 2 Hz, 10 Hz
 Max. frequency: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k, 20 k, 40 kHz
 Resolution: 100, 200, 400, 800, 1,600, 3,200, 6,400 and 12,800 lines
 Weighting window: shock, Hanning, rectangular
 Triggering for impact testing
 Number of averages: up to 4,096
 Overlapping: 0, 50 or 75%
 Reject function for impact testing

DISPLAY DETAILS

 Two different settings:

o During acquisition to check measurements
o After acquisition to analyze the results
 Multi-channel view
 Single-channel view with up to 3 simultaneous functions.
 Functions:
o Time wave
o Instantaneous spectrum
o Spectrum
o Transfer function N/Ref *
o Transfer function Ref/N *
o Phase N/Ref
o Coherence
* For impact testing, to help checking each average, the last instantaneous transfer function is superimposed onto the previous
stored averaged transfer function
 Cursors: single and harmonic
 Amplitude: linear, logarithmic, dB

COMPUTER POST-PROCESSING DETAILS

More detailed graphics can be generated using the vibGraph software after upload of the measurements on a PC:
o Amplitude spectrum
o Power spectrum
o Cross-spectrum: amplitude, phase, real part or imaginary part
o Transfer function: amplitude, phase, real part or imaginary part
o Transmissibility
o Coherence

FORMAT DETAILS

 FALCON generates .CMG files (can be imported in ONEPROD VigGraph analysis tool)
 vibGraph can also generate data in UFF format (compatible with structural analysis software such as ME’scope)

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DATA COLLECTOR/ANALYSER SPECIFICATIONS

Flexibility of data transfer Instant access to automatic diagnosis

Direct connection to PC through USB, As soon as the measurement is completed, the result of automatic
Connection to network or PC via Ethernet or Wi-Fi diagnosis is available, even in collection mode if the machine was
USB stick (remote transfer by e-mail…) configured to do automatic diagnosis.

User-friendly navigation Visual display of the data on the instrument

Organisation as a tree structure: Display during measurement of (your selection):
 Location,  Progress bar
 Machine,  Values of overall levels
 Point,  Scrolling of time signal
 Measurement Consultation of data on FALCON for on-site analysis
Fast navigation in a route based on list or map navigation modes
(pictures) Input of information during collection
Identification: up to 22 characters/level (20 for measurement) Selection of an inspection note in a predefined list
Input of a free comment (even in Chinese!)
Automatic positioning on points or machines Recording of an audio comment
Learning upon the first route by FALCON Picture of the inspection using the built-in camera
Automatic recognition of point or machine by reading of QR code Input of the class of operating conditions relative to the
labels. measurement. Trends can then be filtered by operating condition
when analysing the data in the powerful NEST ANALYST software
Simultaneous measurement on 1 to 4 channels module.
Management of wireless triaxial accelerometer
Management of wired triaxial accelerometer “Off route” mode:
Management of 4 synchronous channels from 4 single-axis wired Specific route to carry out measurements that are not
accelerometers. This operating mode requires using 2 cables with Y- programmed in the PC.
connectors to connect to the FALCON ports. Creation made easy with copy/paste of the machines of any route.
Creation of machine, Creation of measurements, modification of
Real-time processing their properties, bump test possibilities
Parallel processing Measurements created off route can be transfered to the analysis
Instant display of measurement results, as soon as the time signal platform for existing machines or into a new machine created
measurement is completed. automatically.

AVAILABLE COLLECTION LEVELS

Available measurement and processing capabilities for 2 levels of function depending on

available FALCON packages:
FALCON
FALCON EXPERT
ESSENTIAL - SMART
Acquisition and processing performances
Analog Channels 1 4
Overall Levels calculation  

Time waveforms of up to 8K samples  

Time waveforms of up to 64K samples  

Spectra of up to 6400 lines  

Spectra of up to 102 400 lines  

Enveloppe  

Zoom  

Vector  

Recorder: time wave of up to 80s (4M

 
samples)
● Included ○ Option

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DATA COLLECTION SPEED TABLE

Low Analysis Time incl. Time Mean time /

Machine Measurement High Pass Sampling Spectral Nb of TOTAL TIME
Pass Freq. wave Overlap wave lenght axis with Tri
Setup Type Filter Freq. (Hz) lines averages FOR 3 AXES
Filter Range (Hz) samples required axial sensor

FFT Acc 10 Hz 2 000 1 600 8 1

Basic 4s 2,2 s 1,3 s
Time Wave Acc 10 Hz 5 120 4k 1
Overall Acc 10 Hz 20 kHz
Overall Velocity 10 Hz 1 kHz
FFT Acc 2 Hz 200 800 4 1
Fan 9s 7s 3s
FFT Acc 2 Hz 2 000 1 600 8 1
FFT Acc 2 Hz 20 000 3 200 12 1
Time Wave Acc 2 Hz 51 200 8k 1
Overall Acc 3 kHz 20 kHz
FFT Acc 2 Hz 2 000 6 400 6 1
Dryer FFT Acc 2 Hz 20 000 800 100 1 9s 7s 3s
FFT Env Acc 2 Hz 20 000 1 600 6 1
Time Wave Acc 2 Hz 12 800 32 k 1
Overall Acc 2 Hz 20 kHz
Overall Velocity 10 Hz 1 kHz
Overall DEF
Crusher FFT Acc 2 Hz 200 800 4 1 9s 7s 3s
FFT Acc 2 Hz 2 000 1 600 8 1
FFT Acc 2 Hz 20 000 800 12 1
Time Wave Acc 2 Hz 20 000 1 600 10 1
Overall Acc 2 Hz 20 kHz
Overall DEF
FFT Acc 2 Hz 200 1 600 4 1
Cooling
FFT Acc 2 Hz 2 000 1 600 8 1 16 s 14 s 5,3 s
Tower
FFT Acc 2 Hz 20 000 800 16 1
FFT Env Acc 2 Hz 20 000 1 600 10 1
Time Wave Acc 10 Hz 5 120 16 k 1

Notes:
 All axes are measured synchronously with the same measurement setup as
described above.
 Measurement time for 1 axis with mono axis accelerometer will be very similar to 3
axes total time with tri-axial accelerometer, as it has no impact on the time wave
length required.
 Measurement setups above are given as examples. Other treatments can be
performed embedded in FALCON during the data collection or automatically by post
processing in the analysis software after transfer of the data.

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DESCRIPTION OF FALCON AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSIS

M ACHINE AND COMPONENTS TYPES

 Electric motors (synchronous, asynchronous, DC)

 Pump
 Fan
 Compressors (Centrifuge, Lobed)
 Gearbox with up to 4 stages
 Bevel gearbox
 Roller
 Shaft

M AIN ANALYSED DEFECTS

 Unbalance
 Misalignment
 Bearing and lubrication
 Mounting, clearance, friction
 Gear defects
 Cavitation

LIMITATIONS

 Speed: 120 to 12000 RPM

 Types of bearings managed:
o Roller Bearings
o Journal Bearing: not all defects are supported for journal bearings (instability…).

SYMPTOM-BASED APPROACH

FALCON automatically reproduces the behaviour of an expert user in front of vibration data: a
symptom-based analysis is performed, thus avoiding limitations of simple thresholds evaluation.
Proven in many industrial cases gathered over the years through the ONEPROD measurement and
analysis SERVICES activity, FALCON provides results showing unrivalled relevance and reliability.

RESULTS

From the analysis of the symptoms observed on your rotating machines, FALCON provides, in a fully
automatic mode:
 Advice and recommendation on the global condition of the machine, taking into account all
measurement points
 Automatic detection of multiple defects on the same machine
 Automatic detection of multiple defects on the same measurement point
 Supply of a result, even with an incomplete measurement, as soon as the first point is
measured
 For each defect:
o Localisation of the defect on the machine
o Severity of the defect
o Confidence level given by FALCON
st
o 1 level of recommendation for maintenance action

Automatic Result of the global Detailed information on a defect

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FALCON WLS WIRELESS TRI-AXIAL ACCELEROMETER

PHYSICAL

 Dimensions: Ø40 x H115 mm

 Weight: 373 g
 Resistance to shocks: 5 000 g
 Mounting: M6 threaded hole
 Mounting accessories:
o Fixing studs
o Magnet for planar surfaces, to be used with flat bases
o Indexed magnet for automatic positioning of axes on planar surfaces, to be used with indexed
bases
o Bipolar magnet for all surfaces

BATTERY

 Type: Li-ion
 Operating life: 8 hours
 Rechargeable through USB
 Automatic stand-by mode: after 10 min

METROLOGY

 Synchronous 3-axis acquisition (X, Y, Z)

 Bandwidth: 20 kHz on all axes
 Frequency range at 3 dB:
o 15 kHz (Z)
o 6 kHz (XY)
 Full scale: 80 g
 Signal-to-Noise ratio: 80 dB
 Accuracy: +/- 3%

ENVIRONMENT

 Operating temperature: from -20°C to +60°C

 Protection: IP65
 ATEX certification for zone II area / IECEX certification

COMMUNICATION

 Automatic sensor detection by FALCON

 FALCON detection time upon power up of sensor (ON/OFF): 30s
 Pairing: association of sensor to one FALCON at a time
 Coexistence:
o Several FALCON-WLS systems scan operate together in the same area.
o FALCON operates with one triaxial wireless sensor at a time.
 Wireless protocol: Wi-Fi
 Range from 10 m to 20 m depending on the environment

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FALCON PACKAGES AND KITS

FALCON STANDARD HARDWARE KIT

 Carrying case
 A built-in rechargeable battery pack
 A mains power supply unit: 110/220 V 50/60 Hz
 1 voltage input cable
 Safety harness
 USB cables
 Quick start manual
 User manual on CD
 Safety instructions
 1 screen protection (not included for EX version)

DATA COLLECTION SENSOR KITS (YOUR SELECTION)

 FALCON WLS wireless triaxial sensor kit

o 1 x triaxial wireless sensor with wrist strap and built-in
rechargeable battery pack
o 1 x USB charger including a mains power block:
110/220 V 50/60 Hz + USB cable
o 1 x magnet for FALCON WLS wireless triaxial
accelerometer, M6 mounting

 ASH wired sensor kit

o 1 x ASH201-A accelerometer
o 1 x spiral cable (0.75 m wound, 2 m unwound)
o 1 x M6 magnet for ASH sensor
o 1 x M6 contact point

BALANCING KITS

 2-plane balancing sensor kit

o 2 x ASH201-A accelerometers
o 2 x M6 magnets for ASH sensors
o 2 x 5-m straight cables for ASH201
o 1 x optical trigger device for phase measurement with laser
sighting, including:
 1 x optical trigger input
 1 x 1.5-m straight cable
 1 x 5-m extension cable
 1 x self-adhesive reflecting tape (1 meter)
 1 x magnetic base for the optical triggering device

 4-plane balancing sensor kit

o 4 x ASH201-A accelerometers
o 4 x magnets for ASH201-A
o 4 x 5-m straight cables for ASH201
o 2 x 20-cm Y ECTA/ECTA adaptors for connecting
2 sensors on a FALCON channel
o 1 x optical triggering device for phase measurement with laser sighting, including:
 1 x optical trigger input
 1 x 1.5-m straight cable
 1 x 5-m extension cable
 1 x self-adhesive reflecting tape (1 meter)
 1 x magnetic base for the optical triggering device

Note: All packages are available in EX version certified for use in ATEX Zone II 3 G Ex ic IIC T4
Gc, IECEx: Ex ic IIC T4 Gc.

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SPECIFICATIONS