YOUR MACHINE CONDITION MONITORING PARTNER

Complete MonitoringSolutions for theHYDRO INDUSTRY

Integrates and correlates all machine parameters in the same software

VibroSystM’s online monitoring solutions for hydroelectric machines go beyond the norm by providing plant and engineering

personnel with autonomous data analysis and first level diagnostics that are both predictive and preventative. All parameters

displayed in our complete monitoring solutions guarantee reliable and precise results that are easy to understand. They are

tailored to optimize machine performance and avoid forced outages.

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Complete Monitoring Solutions for the Hydro Industry

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Our training courses, presented by our ResultsInterpretation Specialist, will give you theskills necessary to analyze the results thatyour new system has compiled, which willultimately save you time and money.

Whether on site or at VibroSystM headquarters,individually or in a group, our in-depth

courses on machine condition monitoringand diagnostics enable you to maximize theusage of your ZOOM System.

Our experience in condition monitoring anddata interpretation is a tool that we pass on toour clients and that is often solicited by industryexperts such as Cigré, EPRI and IEEE.

Our Project Management Division takescharge of your monitoring project fromA to Z. Our professionals plan every detail,from the equipment that is needed tothe interpretation of the results thatare obtained.

Periodic status reports keep you apprisedof every step that is taken to guaranteethe successful outcome of your project.

Extensive experience in the field andcommitment to our clients has alwaysbeen the main source of motivation forour team of engineers. Our Research &

Development Departments continuallypursue ground-breaking ideas that bestfit our clients’ requirements.

VibroSystM technicians travel around theworld installing our systems in the mostremote places on the planet. On site orremotely, from our head office, VibroSystM’strained technicians ensure that all inquiriesare taken care of swiftly and efficiently. Theirmain focus is to assist with on-site challengesin order to maintain our systems’ accuracyand reliability.

Innovation is one of VibroSystM’s mostimportant goals and great amounts oftime and money are invested in researchand development. From new products tothe improvement of the existing ones,VibroSystM’s skilled workforce succeedsin continually advancing in the hightechnology market. The R&D departmentis a large umbrella under which thesoftware & hardware teams areenlisted and interact with each other toassess, enrich and create products andconfigured solutions that meet the clients’special requirements.

When starting up a new project or when upgrading an existing one, the most

important step is to assess the requirements, from start to finish.

VibroSystM® Services

Data Interpretation Course

Research &Development

We have the most experience indata interpretation

VibroSystM providesindependentand trustworthyinformation onthe condition ofyour machine

VibroSystM offers you the mostcomprehensive training courses,allowing you to take fulladvantage of yourmonitoring systems.

BSPD - Broken shear pin detector thatidentifies a broken shear pin and sends aninstant notification to a remote alarm panel

DMV & DM - Rotor creep and speeddetector that detects and annunciates slowrotor motion and measures rotational speed

VM Sensor - For air gap monitoring andMFM sensor for magnetic flux measurement

SBV - Measures bar vibration inside the slotwhile machine is in operation

VSM797S - Piezoelectric accelerometer forstator core vibration measurements

PCS - Non-contact proximity probe witha built-in conditionner for measuringrelative vibration, displacement andaxial positioning

SPES - Probe for oil film clearancemonitoring

FOT - Fiber optic temperature sensor fortemperature monitoring of generatorend-windings, isophase bus bars, exciterbrushes and knife switches

TWS - Stator core / Winding TemperatureMonitoring

FOA - ATEX certifiedFiber optic accelerometer for end-windingvibration monitoring

SPES - Underwater proximity probe forblade tip clearance monitoring

TWR - Non-contact online rotor pole faceand interpole connector temperaturemonitoring

VibroSystM®

SensorsPrecision & ReliabilityIn order to give our customers a precise prognosis on the condition of their machine,

data accuracy is essential. VibroSystM sensors were all designed to withstand the

harsh and robust variety of environments they are to be installed in, without

compromising the accuracy needed to correctly monitor and protect their machine.

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Machine Behavior Over Multiple Rotations (PCS + AGMS + ZOOM)

Shaft displacement and air gap variation vs. turn/pole number.Extend measurements over many turns to see parameter dynamic behavior, especially during transient operating modes

Generator Shapes & Clearance (AGMS® + ZOOM)

Rotor shape and position inside stator shape. Quickly identify criticalair gap locations and associate its values to industry standards

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(SBV + ZOOM) This graph shows that the bar is magnetically pulledinward into the slot as the load is increased

Shaft Orbit & Displacement (PCS + ZOOM)

Shaft orbit relative to rotor pole position. Indicates that the pole position confirms the imbalance

Machine Condition Over One Rotation

(TWR + MFM + AGMS + ZOOM) Pole temperature, magnetic flux andair gap vs. pole number. Compare results with our exclusivepole-reference method for easy correlation and accurate diagnosis

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Analysis & Diagnostics Tools for Engineers & Maintenance Technicians

Turbine Blade Tip Clearance (SPES + ZOOM)

Turbine position inside discharge ring. View of blade gap anddischarge ring shape

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Shape

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Underwater Probe Location

Results Interpretation Service (RIS)

Stator Thermal Mapping (TWS + ZOOM)

Provides valuable information about the thermal behavior of a stator core, especially hot spots or shorted laminations

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Online rotor pole and interpole temperature measurements

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End-winding vibration behavior during load increase on ahydroelectric generator

Analysis & Diagnostic ToolsIn combination with our powerful ZOOM software,VibroSystM’s results interpretation service puts decades ofexperience to work, allowing our clients to extract the mostout of their monitoring systems. The service helps usersidentify patterns and anomalies that are both meaningfuland informative.

Our RIS is among the many tools we put directlyinto the hands of our customers around the worldempowering them to make informed business decisionsthat will have a direct impact on the bottom line ofplant management.

Monitoring Tools for Power Plant Personnel

Continuous protection

AutonomousAcquisition Units

Alarm levels for locallyprocessed information

Acquisition units & ZOOM® Cabinet

To SCADA/PLCvia RS-485 or TCP/IP

To ZOOM Servervia Ethernet Network

Analysis Unit

Partial Discharge Analyzer

Three (3) systems in One (1): Partial

Discharge, EMI & Pattern Recognition

The PDA-200 is a high speed multi-channeldata acquisition unit used for analyzing veryhigh frequency signals from continuous partial discharge measurements.

ZOOM Monitoring Cabinet

Our ZOOM cabinet comes pre-wired, fully testedand complemented with as-built drawings for afast and effective on-site installation. Its robustdesign keeps its wide range of VibroSystMmonitoring hardware protected, extendingits longevity.

ZOOM Processing Unit

The ZPU-5000 is a multi-channel acquisitioninstrument designed for monitoring andprotecting large rotating machines. Availablein both a network (with a ZOOM controller) andstandalone configuration, the ZPU-5000 cansimultaneously monitor multiple parametersand communicate with the ZOOM software.

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The ZOOM software automatically categorizes partial discharge patterns thatoccur inside and outside the machine

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EMI - Electromagnetic interference iscontinuously measured and displayed.EMI detection helps identify frequency bandscorresponding to faults in specific equipment

VibroSystM Inc. Your Machine Condition Monitoring PartnerZOOM®, VibroSystM®, the VibroSystM logo® and AGMS® are registered trademarks of VibroSystM Inc. SPESTM, TWSTM, TWRTM, FOATM, VSM797STM, SBVTM, PCSTM, BSPDTM, DMVTM, DMTM and ZPUTM

are trademarks of VibroSystM Inc.

Why Choose Us?

Although VibroSystM offers a great variety of monitoring solutions, some requirements are best met with a custom designed solution.At VibroSystM we have the capability, the expertise and the will to develop customized monitoring solutions that will best meet our clients’needs. Contact your local business manager and start building the solution that is right for you.

Visit our website to find out more about our wide range of monitoring solutions

www.vibrosystm.com

Custom Solutions

That is simple: we guarantee reliability,

precision and peace of mind.

When you choose VibroSystM, you getmore than a complete machine conditionmonitoring solution. You get a committedpartner who listens and gets invested inyour project.

At VibroSystM we believe that the mostimportant step for the successful outcomeof any project is to assess the requirements,from start to finish. We don’t just sellproducts. We give your machine a thoroughmechanical and electrical check-up. Ourunique and patented solutions for largerotating machinery get you the results youneed, when you need them, from A to Z.Your success is our success.

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By specifying VibroSystM equipment at the planning stage of your project,you are guaranteed to get the best monitoring solutions for your needs.

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