SKF Machine

Condition Indicator
CMSS 200
Reliability meets affordability

The SKF Machine Condition Indicator is an

economical vibration sensor and indicator
for monitoring of non-critical machines. It is
ideal for machinery with constant operating
conditions not previously monitored in
plants. The device can be compared to the
“check engine” light in a car.

Features
• Autonomous operation Driven Reliability (ODR) program, mainte-
• Velocity measurements for general nance routes or scheduled check-ups.
machine health The stainless steel base on the bottom of
• Enveloped acceleration measurements for the unit has 1/4-28 tapped threads for stud
early detection of bearing failure mounting.
• Temperature measurements to indicate What the “check engine” light does for the
uncharacteristic heat car, the SKF Machine Condition Indicator
• Two modes of operation to address many does for industrial machinery. Once the SKF
different machine types Machine Condition Indicator is illuminated, it
• Transient protection and retry algorithm alerts the predictive maintenance technician
to avoid false alarming to do a root cause analysis on the machine.
Internal sensors measure velocity, envel-
The SKF Machine Condition Indicator is oped acceleration (bearing or gear impulsive
slightly larger than a standard industrial vibration) and machine surface temperature.
accelerometer. It is 68,3 mm (2.688 in.) in A magnetic read-key is included to pro-
length and has a stainless steel base diam- gram the SKF Machine Condition Indicator. It
eter of 33,7 mm (1.325 in.). is used to activate the SKF Machine Condition
The enclosure is made of durable poly- Indicator, change operating modes, set vibra-
mer. The interior is entirely sealed to envi- tion baselines, acknowledge alarms, and
ronmentally protect the electronics and to reset the SKF Machine Condition Indicator.
achieve the highest ingress protection rating The SKF Machine Condition Indicator fea-
(IP 69K). tures three LEDs that rotate and blink green,
The top of the unit features three LEDs to amber or red at various intervals and dura-
indicate the machine and bearing condition. tions to indicate the current mode or alarm
In addition, it features a barcode with serial status.
number for machine identification purposes
and easy incorporation into an Operator
 If the alarm level is exceeded by a large amount, the SKF Machine
Condition Indicator recognizes this and performs fewer verifications
of the alarm condition before alarming. Stronger alarms display the
red alarm LEDs sooner than weaker alarms, and all alarms are veri-
fied. Once the SKF Machine Condition Indicator has verified the
alarm, red LEDs blink in a specific blink pattern according to the
measurement type in alarm for a duration of one week.

Top of SKF Machine Condition Bottom of SKF Machine

Indicator barcoded with serial Condition Indicator with 1/4-28
number. tapped threads.

Threshold mode (default mode)

In threshold mode, velocity and enveloping measurement results are
compared to the following default alarm threshold levels, which are
applicable to most “standard” machinery running at constant speeds
from 900 to 3 600 r/min:

• Velocity: 9,0 mm/s rms (0.35 in./s rms; 0.5 in./s equivalent peak)
• Enveloped acceleration: 4 gE
• Temperature: 105 °C (220 °F) Benefits
• Provides a simple, low cost solution to determine the basic
Percentage mode machine health on assets not necessarily being monitored
In percentage mode, the SKF Machine Condition Indicator estab- • Frees up time to concentrate on root cause analysis or mainte-
lishes a baseline value (norm) for the machine’s velocity and envel- nance instead of problem detection
oped acceleration vibration levels. These machine measurement • Non-critical machine routes could be more widely spaced, e.g.,
results are compared to a multiple of the established baseline value: every other month instead of monthly, with the SKF Machine Con-
dition Indicator installed and replaced by a simple, quick check of
• Velocity: 2 × baseline value (200%) the LEDs
• Enveloped acceleration: 2 × baseline value (200%)
• Temperature: Baseline value plus 50 °C (90 °F)
Specifications
The SKF Machine Condition Indicator sleeps most of the time. When • Dimensions:
it is asleep, it conserves battery power. It wakes up at a preset inter- – Diameter: 33,66 mm (1.325 in.)
val to take measurements eight times per day. Once activated, the – Height: 68,26 mm (2.688 in.)
SKF Machine Condition Indicator immediately starts taking mea- • Form: Cone; sensor-like
surements and evaluates the current vibration level of the machine. • Weight: 120 g (4.2 oz.)
If the level does not meet minimum alarm threshold levels, the SKF • Rating: IP 69K, for use in adverse industrial environments
Machine Condition Indicator goes back to sleep to eliminate taking • Enclosure: White durable polymer cap PC/PET Blend, Bayer
data when the machine is off. Makroblend UT 1018-1000 and a stainless steel base
• Mounting: Stud mounted or epoxy mount
Verification • Velocity measurement: 10 Hz to 1 kHz minimum rotational speed
If the SKF Machine Condition Indicator detects an alarm condition, it 900 r/min
automatically verifies the alarm condition by retrying its measure- • Bearing measurement: Enveloped acceleration with sufficient
ments. This helps rule out transient conditions and false alarms. resolution for an early Stage 3 bearing defect, speeds between
900 and 3 600 r/min
Adaptive alarming • Machine surface temperature measurement range:
If the alarm level is exceeded, the SKF Machine Condition Indicator –20 to +105 °C (–5 to +220 °F)
verifies the alarm condition within 2 to 12 hours. If the signal goes • Alarm system: Three LEDs (multiple color)
above the level by only a small amount, the SKF Machine Condition • Power source: Lithium battery 3,6 V, single use, non-replaceable
Indicator will verify the condition for a maximum of 12 hours before • Wake up schedule: Eight times per day
it displays the red alarm LEDs. • Battery life: Minimum of three years (with one unacknowledged alarm)
• Internal operating temperature range: –20 to +85 °C (–5 to +185 °F)

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 Table 1
Dimensions
Optional accessories for stud mounting

Model number Description

CMAC 9600-01 Toolkit for spot face, 1/4-28 mounting

CMAC 9600-02 Toolkit for spot face, M8 x 1,25 mounting
68,26 mm
(2.688 in.) CMAC 9600-10 kit for spot face, M6 x 1 mounting
Toolkit
/
1 4-28
mounting hole
Toolkit contents:
1 Spot face pilot
Ø 33,66 mm 2 Drill bit
(Ø 1.325 in.) e)
3 Spot face mill (counter bore)
4 Tap for threading
31,75 mm 5 Allen wrench
(1.250 in.)

Mounting considerations Epoxy mount

The SKF Machine Condition Indicator unit can either be stud The SKF Machine Condition Indicator unit can be directly mounted
mounted on the measurement location or epoxy mounted. The mea- onto the measurement location with epoxy on a clean, flat surface.
surement location should be on a clean, flat surface, preferably spot We recommend locally procuring Loctite 454 adhesive gel. As an
faced. If the measurement location is higher than the observer’s line alternative, the CMCP 210 acrylic adhesive bypacs are available via
of sight of the LEDs, you should consider a horizontal mount. ground shipment or with an added hazardous material cost.

Stud mount Optional accessories for epoxy mounting

One of the following mounting or adapter studs is necessary: Instead of epoxy mounting the SKF Machine Condition Indicator
directly onto the machine, you can use mounting pads. The
• CMAC 230: Threaded mounting stud (1/4-28 to 1/4-28) mounting pads are epoxy mounted and the SKF Machine Condition
• CMAC 231: Adapter mounting stud (1/4-28 to M8) Indicator is threaded with the mounting stud (CMAC 230) onto the
mounting pad for easy replacement.

CMAC 240 and CMAC 241 mounting pads

CMAC 230 threaded mounting stud (1/4-28 to 1/4-28)
The CMAC 240 and CMAC 241 mounting pads
/
1 4-28
are used to epoxy mount the unit to a prepared
4,6 mm surface without drilling into machinery. The
(0.18 in.)
9,1 mm pads provide easier installation, removal and
(0.36 in.)
replacement of sensors in low to moderate
clearance areas. The mounting pads are 303
stainless steel with a passivate finish and are available in two
/
1 4-28
different thicknesses. The minimal 6,4 mm (1/4 in.) and 9,5 mm
(3/8 in.) thick pads are threaded (1/4-28 hole) for mounting.
CMAC
AC 231 adapter mounting
mou stud (1/4-28 to M8) The CMAC 240 and CMAC 241 are recommended when using the
1/4-28 combination epoxy and stud mounting method. The low profile
4,7 mm CMAC 240 is recommended for installations with low clearance. Use
(0.19 in.)
of the sensor mounting pad is recommended if repeated removal of
the sensor is required.
The mounting pads have exceptional adherence capability and sim-
8,3 mm
(0.33 in.) plify sensor installation, removal and replacement. The corrosion
M8 x 1,25
resistant stainless steel make the mounting pads long lasting and
durable. They provide consistent measurement locations designed for
repeatable data collection and protect machinery from drilling damage.

Optional accessories for stud mounting

Toolkits for spot facing, drilling and tapping are available for different
configurations († table 1).

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 CMAC 240 / CMAC 241 mounting pad

1/4-28
25,4 mm
(1.0 in.) threaded
hole

CMAC 240: CMAC 241:

6,4 mm 9,5 mm
(0.250 in.) (0.375 in.)

Ordering information Accessories

• CMSS 200-02-SL SKF Machine Condition Indicator includes: • CMAC 225-10 Magnetic read-keys, 10-pack
– Two battery operated units
– Two CMAC 225 read-keys (magnets) Mounting accessories
– Two CMAC 230 threaded mounting studs (1/4-28 to 1/4-28)
– Two CMAC 231 adapter mounting studs (1/4-28 to M8) Mounting studs
– Two CMAC 200-REF reference cards • CMAC 230-10 Threaded mounting studs (1/4-28 to 1/4-28),
– One Installation Instruction card stainless steel, 10-pack
– One product reference CD • CMAC 230-50 Threaded mounting studs (1/4-28 to 1/4-28),
• CMSS 200-10-SL SKF Machine Condition Indicator includes: stainless steel, 50-pack
– 10 battery operated units • CMAC 231-10 Adapter mounting studs (1/4-28 to M8), stainless
– Four CMAC 225 read-keys (magnets) steel, 10-pack
– Four CMAC 200-REF reference cards • CMAC 231-50 Adapter mounting studs (1/4-28 to M8), stainless
– Two Installation Instruction cards steel, 50-pack
– One product reference CD
• CMSS 200-50-SL SKF Machine Condition Indicator includes: Toolkits
– 50 battery operated units • CMAC 9600-01 Toolkit for spot face, 1/4-28 mounting
– 10 CMAC 225 read-keys (magnets) • CMAC 9600-02 Toolkit for spot face, M8 x 1,25 mounting
– 10 CMAC 200-REF reference cards
– Five Installation Instruction cards Adhesives
– One product reference CD • CMCP 210 Acrylic adhesive bypacs
Note: The mounting studs are not included in the 10-pack CMSS 200-10-SL or Note: Shipping restrictions apply.
50-pack CMSS 200-50-SL and must be ordered separately.
Mounting pads
• CMAC 240-10 Mounting pad, 10-pack, stainless steel,
25,4 mm (1 in.) diameter x 6,4 mm (0.250 in.) thick
• CMAC 240-50 Mounting pad, 50-pack, stainless steel,
25,4 mm (1 in.) diameter x 6,4 mm (0.250 in.) thick
• CMAC 241-10 Mounting pad, 10-pack, stainless steel
25,4 mm (1 in.) diameter x 9,5 mm (0.375 in.) thick
Please contact:
• CMAC 241-50 Mounting pad, 50-pack, stainless steel
SKF USA Inc.
Condition Monitoring Center – San Diego 25,4 mm (1 in.) diameter x 9,5 mm (0.375 in.) thick
5271 Viewridge Court · San Diego, California 92123 USA
Tel: +1 858-496-3400 · Fax: +1 858 496-3531
Web: www.skf.com/cm

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