SKF Copperhead Transmitter Unit (CMPT CTU)

for machinery fault detection

Part No. 32163100

Revision B

Instruction Manual

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 Table of Contents
Description 1-4

Features 2-5
Specifications 3-7
Dimensions/Front panel/Terminals 4-9

Caution 5 - 12
CMPT CTU output signal scales 6 - 13
Vibration ....................................................................................................6 - 13
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Temperature

Basic instructions and wiring connections 7 - 17

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General instructions
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Normal wiring as a vibration and temperature (optional) transmitter - 18
Normal wiring as vibration and temperature (optional) transmitter with
CMPT DCL ....................................................................................................7
Modules for stand-alone monitoring - 20
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Parallel wiring with secondary CTU - 21

CMPT CTU output 8 - 22

Interface with dataloggers and vibration systems 9 - 24
CAN-bus connections 10 - 25

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Description

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Description

This Instruction Manual provides detailed wiring connection and configuration

information for the CMPT CTU vibration and temperature transmitter. The CMPT CTU
is configured by SKF when it is part of an assembled CMPT enclosure. The CMPT CTU
must otherwise be properly installed and configured by the user. This instruction
manual provides the user with information to properly install and configure the CTU and
change the default configuration settings.
Please read this Instruction Manual and the cautionary notes thoroughly.
The SKF Copperhead Transmitter Unit (CTU) is a digital vibration and temperature
transmitter. It can be used as part of a machinery fault detection system. The CTU
performs three types of vibration signal process analysis – SKF Acceleration Enveloping
(gE), Acceleration (g), or Velocity (mm/s or inch/s). The type of vibration analysis is user
configurable. The CTU has analog output signals proportional to processed vibration
analysis and temperature for connection to automation systems and SKF CMPT DCL
monitors. The CTU is user configurable to process vibration signals from the SKF CMPT
family of sensors or other industrial accelerometers. Acceleration Enveloping vibration
analysis is used to identify repetitive impact type vibrations generated by machinery
faults due to loose components, gear faults, lack of lubrication and rolling bearing faults.
The acceleration vibration analysis is used to monitor overall machinery and structural
vibration, including machinery having journal bearings. It can also be used to measure
the overall operation of vibrating screens and other vibrating equipment. The velocity
vibration analysis is used to identify overall machinery vibration levels such as
looseness and unbalance, including machinery support by journal bearings.
The CMPT CTU has unique features to monitor both high speed and low speed
machinery (n <40 r/min).

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Features
· Suitable with accelerometer sensors (10 mV/g to 230 mV/g).
· Temperature converter for accelerometers with integral temperature sensors.
· Three user selectable vibration process analyses :
- SKF Acceleration Enveloping, gE
- Acceleration, g
- Velocity, mm/s (inch/s).
· Front panel user configurable for:
- Vibration
- Output Range
- Optional sensor input or buffered vibration output input
- Optional signal decay for Acceleration Enveloping Peak hold
- Optional output signal averaging.
· Analog output signals - Processed vibration and temperature for interface with
PLC/DCS and CMPT DCL alarm/display monitors.
· 35 mm DIN rail mounted with rugged steel retainer clip.
· Front panel mounted BNC connector for buffered vibration and temperature
measurements.
· Front panel sensor OK/Overload lamp for detection of sensor and CTU faults.
· CAN-bus interface for connectivity of multiple numbers of CTU and remote
monitoring via computer.
· Internal isolated DC/DC converter for grounding loop and reverse polarity protection.
· Auxiliary 24 V DC voltage output for optional powering of other sensor types
(tachometer).

only Acceleration Enveloping (ENV3). Acceleration (RMS and Peak Hold), and Velocity ISO are enabled
on initial CMPT CTU modules.

The software to process the vibration and temperature signals is embedded into the
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) card in the CTU. Calibration of the CTU is part of the
embedded software.
The CTU unit has two front panel rotary switches to set the configuration. There is no
need to open the CTU enclosure to adjust pins or jumpers. The BNC connector is front
panel switchable (BNC switch) to measure either the accelerometer sensor buffered
(not processed) vibration output or the sensor temperature output. The buffered
vibration output can be monitored with an SKF Microlog or equivalent device.
The CTU has a user configurable option to average the analog output signals so that
rapid changes in vibration input do not cause annoying fluctuations in PLC/DCS or
digital displays.
The CTU has a user configurable option 1 second or 10 second signal decay time for
Acceleration Enveloping Peak hold. The 10 second signal decay time is recommended
for low speed (n <40 r/min) applications where the frequency of the mechanical impact
vibration is low. Normal operation of the CTU is with the 1 second signal decay time.

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Features

The CTU can be user configured to accept a constant current signal from another CTU
operating with an accelerometer sensor. This enables two CTUs having different
configurations (i.e. one Acceleration Enveloping and one Velocity) to monitor the same
accelerometer sensor signal.
The CTU has a front panel mounted OK lamp to indicate that the sensor is correctly
connected to the CTU and that the sensor (accelerometer and temperature) and the
CTU are operating correctly. Green indicates the system is OK (Correct). Red indicates
the system has a fault with the sensor or CTU, or that the vibration level or
temperature exceeds the set RANGE (overload).
The CTU can be located up to 100 m (330 feet) from the sensor with suitable shielded
cabling. The CMPT DCL display/alarm module can be used along with the CMPT CTU
module to have a stand-alone monitoring of processed vibration. A second DCL module
can be used to optionally monitor temperature from a CTU connected to a CMPT 2310T
or CMPT 2323T sensor. The CMPT DCL display/alarm module is a single channel digital
front panel programmable monitor having digital display and a single alarm function and
relay contacts for independent monitoring of the processed signals from the CTU. See
the CMPT DCL data sheet.
Each CTU has a CAN-bus interface for remote communication with an industrial PC
using an SKF protocol software. This enables remote configuration and monitoring of
the CTU, and remote vibration condition monitoring (spectrum analysis) when used with
the SKF Machinery Analyst software. The CAN-bus allows multiple numbers of CTU
modules to be joined by a common CAN-bus connecting cable. This greatly reduces the
wiring connections needed compared to the analog output signal cable requirements.
The CTU has an auxiliary 24 V DC power output for optional use to energize alternative
sensors (20 mA maximum).
The CTU has an internal isolated DC/DC converter to avoid grounding loop problems.
This isolates the 24 V power supply and the CAN-bus from the sensor input circuitry
and the analog sensor output circuitry. The power input is protected from reverse
polarity connections.

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Specifications
Input signals
Industrial accelerometer (2 wire, constant current source with voltage output)
Accelerometer sensitivity: 10 to 230 mV/g
Bias voltage: 12 V DC +/- 1 V
Supply current: 4 to 8 mA
Buffered acceleration signal
output from another CTU Buffered signal input mode
Supply voltage: 5 to 19 V
Temperature: 0 to 1,2 V DC @ 0.01 mV/°C

Environmental
Operating temperature: 0 to 70 °C (32 °F to 160 °F)
Storage temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)
Humidity: 95 % maximum
IP rating: IP20
Vibration: IEC68-2-6
Shock: IEC68-2-27
Bump: IEC68-2-29

Mechanical
Weight: 0,225 kg (0.102 lbs)
Enclosure: Thermoplastic ABS
Color: Gray
Connectors: Two 8-pole pluggable screw clamp type
Wiring: 0,2 mm to 2,5 mm (24 to 12 AWG)
Mounting: 35 mm DIN-rail type EN50022 with steel retaining
clip
Dimensions (H x W x D): 75 x 45 x 118 mm
(2.95 x 1.77 x 4.65 inches)

Electrical
Power: 24 V DC (22 V to 28 V DC)
250 mA current, maximum
CTU is reverse power protected
Power consumption: 6W

Vibration process analysis

Acceleration Enveloping, gE
ENV3 : 500 Hz – 10 kHz
Acceleration, g
Accel RMS : 2 Hz – 20 kHz
Accel Peak Hold : 2 Hz – 20 kHz
Velocity, mm/s (inch/s)
ISO : 10 Hz – 1 kHz

Only Acceleration Enveloping (ENV3). Acceleration (RMS and Peak Hold), and Velocity ISO are
enabled on initial CMPT CTU modules.

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Processed analog output signals

Vibration: 4 to 20 mA; 0 to 10 V DC
Proportional to the input sensitivity of the
accelerometer and the user defined signal
processing method (Acceleration Enveloping,
Acceleration, or Velocity) and RANGE.
See Section 3.
Temperature: 4 to 20 mA / 0 to 10 V DC
Proportional to 0 °C to 120 °C
Analog signal less than 4 mA or greater than 20 mA indicates a system fault.

Auxiliary power: +24 V DC / 20 mA maximum

Approvals: CE
Emission 50081-2
Immunity 50082-2

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Dimensions/Front panel/Terminals

Figure 1 Dimensions and front panel

Figure 2 CMPT CTU connector assignment

Connector assignment (see Fig. 2)

Pin Number Connection Description
1 ACC SIGNAL/PWR Accelerometer signal
2 ACC SIGNAL GND Accelerometer ground
3 TEMP SIGNAL High Temperature signal (optional)
4 AUX SENSOR PWR Powering of auxiliary sensor
(optional)
5 CAN-bus HIGH See SKF for details
6 CAN-bus LOW See SKF for details
7 POWER +24 V DC Power supply for CTU
8 POWER SUPPLY GND Power supply ground
9 BUFFERED VIB OUT Buffered (not processed) vibration
signal
10 BUFFERED VIB GND Buffered vibration signal ground
11 4–20 mA TEMP OUT Analog signal for temperature

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12 TEMP COMMON OUT Common (ground) for temperature

13 0–10 V TEMP OUT Analog signal for temperature
14 4–20 mA VIB OUT Analog signal for processed
vibration
15 VIB COMMON OUT Analog signal common (ground) for
vibration
16 O–10 V VIB OUT Analog signal for processed
vibration
Front panel rotary switches
FUNCTION switch legend
0 Velocity (ISO), 10 Hz – 1 kHz
1 Velocity, (Non standard ISO) 2 Hz – 1 kHz
2 To be defined
3 To be defined
4 Acceleration Peak Hold, 1 second decay
5 Acceleration Peak Hold, 10 seconds decay
6 Acceleration RMS, 1 second decay
7 Acceleration RMS, 10 seconds decay
8 Acceleration Enveloping 1 (ENV1), 1 second decay
9 Acceleration Enveloping 1 (ENV1), 10 second decay
A Acceleration Enveloping 2 (ENV2), 1 second decay
B Acceleration Enveloping 2 (ENV2), 10 second decay
C Acceleration Enveloping 3 (ENV3), 1 second decay
D Acceleration Enveloping 3 (ENV3), 10 second decay
E Acceleration Enveloping 4 (ENV4), 1 second decay
F Acceleration Enveloping 4 (ENV4), 10 second decay

Only Acceleration Enveloping (ENV3). Acceleration (RMS and Peak Hold) and Velocity ISO are
enabled on initial CMPT CTU modules.

RANGE switch legend

0 Range 0, Accelerometer sensor input ON, Output averaging OFF
1 Range 1, Accelerometer sensor input ON, Output averaging OFF
2 Range 2, Accelerometer sensor input ON, Output averaging OFF
3 Range 3, Accelerometer sensor input ON, Output averaging OFF
4 Range 0, Accelerometer sensor input ON, Output averaging ON
5 Range 1, Accelerometer sensor input ON, Output averaging ON
6 Range 2, Accelerometer sensor input ON, Output averaging ON
7 Range 3, Accelerometer sensor input ON, Output averaging ON
8 Range 0, Buffered signal input ON, Output averaging OFF
9 Range 1, Buffered signal input ON, Output averaging OFF
A Range 2, Buffered signal input ON, Output averaging OFF
B Range 3, Buffered signal input ON, Output averaging OFF
C Range 0, Buffered signal input ON, Output averaging ON
D Range 1, Buffered signal input ON, Output averaging ON
E Range 2, Buffered signal input ON, Output averaging ON
F Range 3, Buffered signal input ON, Output averaging ON

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SENSOR OK lamp
Green Accelerometer and temperature sensor and CTU are
operating correctly
Green (flashing) CTU is settling output because of change in rotary switch
setting
Red Fault with sensors or vibration exceeds set RANGE
Red (flashing) Vibration or temperature input signal exceeds full Scale
Red/Green (flashing) Unit failure (return to SKF for repair)

The SENSOR OK lamp will be red if the temperature sensor is not connected. A 100 W or a
120 W resistor is required between CTU terminals 2 and 3 to avoid the red SENSOR OK lamp.

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Caution
Read and understand these instructions thoroughly before working with the CMPT CTU.
The CMPT CTU should be installed by persons qualified to work with electrical
instrumentation.

Caution - Damage or injury can result

• The CMPT CTU is powered by 24 V DE. Do not apply
higher voltage.
• Higher voltage (110–240 V AC) power may exist in the
same proximity as the CMPT CTU. Use caution to avoid
contact with any voltage source.
• Make sure that the CMPT CTU is installed in an
environment within its specifications (see section
"Specifications")

Lightning strikes, power surges and other electrical anomalies can damage this device.
For the protection of your equipment. SKF recommends the power connections be
made through a surge protector.

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CMPT CTU output signal scales

Vibration

The accelerometer sensor and CMPT CTU unit provide processed vibration and
temperature (optional) analog signals for use with a CTU module and for PLC/DCS
systems for continuous monitoring. The scale of the CTU vibration analog output signal
in engineering units (gE, g, mm/s or inch/s (IPS)) depends on the setting of the rotary
FUNCTION and RANGE switches and the sensitivity of the selected accelerometer
sensor. See the tables below for the full scale (Range) values of the CTU depending on
the type of vibration analysis mode, sensor sensitivity, and selected CTU Range.
Examples for the setting of the FUNCTION and RANGE:
Example 1
Sensor 100 mV/g
CTU settings
FUNCTION switch C (Acceleration Enveloping ENV 3)
RANGE switch 2 (full Scale = 30 gE)
Output signal scale
Vibration 0–30 gE3 (4 to 20 mA and 0 to 10 V DC)
Temperature 0–120 °C (4 to 20 mA and 0 to 10 V DC)
Example 2
Sensor 100 mV/g
CTU settings
FUNCTION switch 0 (Velocity ISO)
RANGE switch 2 (full Scale = 15 mm/s)
Output signal scale
Vibration 0–15 mm/s (4 to 20 mA and 0 to 10 V DC)
Temperature 0–120 °C (4 to 20 mA and 0 to 10 V DC)
Example 3
Sensor 230 mV/g
CTU settings
FUNCTION switch C (Acceleration Enveloping)
RANGE switch 0 (full Scale = 1,3 gE3)
Output signal scale
Vibration 0–1,3 gE3 (4 to 20 mA and 0 to 10 V DC)
Temperature 0–120 °C (4 to 20 mA and 0 to 10 V DC)

Table 1 and 2 list the vibration gain (unit/V) and scale values.

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Vibration
Table 1 Velocity mode, ISO and Non-Standard ISO
Sensor (RMS) RANGE 0 RANGE 1 RANGE 2 RANGE 3
230 mV/g
Metric (RMS) Gain 0,065 mm/s/V 0,22 mm/s/V 0,65 mm/s/V 2,2 mm/s/V
Scale 0 to 0,65 0 to 2,17 mm/s 0 to 6,5 mm/s 0 to 21,74
mm/s mm/s
100 mV/g
Metric (RMS) Gain 0,15 mm/s/V 0,50 mm/s/V 1,5 mm/s/V 5,0 mm/s/V
Scale 0 to 1,50 mm/s 0 to 5,00 mm/s 0 to 15,00 0 to 50 mm/s
mm/s

30 mV/g
Metric (RMS) Gain 0,5 mm/s/V 1,67mm/s/V 5,0 mm/s/V 16,7 mm/s/V
Scale 0 to 5 mm/s 0 to 16,7 mm/s 0 to 50 mm/s 0 to 167 mm/s

10 mV/g
Metric (RMS) Gain 1,5 mm/s/V 5,0 mm/s/V 15 mm/s/V 50 mm/s/V
Scale 0 to 15 mm/s 0 to 50 mm/s 0 to 150 mm/s 0 to 500 mm/s

Sensor (Peak) RANGE 0 RANGE 1 RANGE 2 RANGE 3

230 mV/g
English (IPS Gain 0,0036 IPS/V 0,012 IPS/V 0,036 IPS/V 0,121 IPS/V
Ps. PK) Scale 0 to 0,036 IPS 0 to 0,12 IPS 0 to 0,36 IPS 0 to 1,21 IPS

100 mV/g
English (IPS Gain 0,008 IPS/V 0,027 IPS/V 0,084 IPS/V 0,28 IPS
Ps. PK) Scale 0 to 0,08 IPS 0 to 0,27 IPS 0 to 0,84 IPS 0 to 2,78 IPS

30 mV/g
English (IPS Gain 0,028 IPS/V 0,093 IPS/V 0,28 IPS/V 0,93 IPS/V
Ps. PK) Scale 0 to 0,28 IPS 0 to 0,93 IPS 0 to 2,8 IPS 0 to 9,3 IPS

10 mV/g
English (IPS Gain 0,084 IPS/V 0,28 IPS/V 0,84 IPS/V 2,8 IPS/V
Ps. PK) Scale 0 to 0,84 IPS 0 to 2,8 IPS 0 to 8,4 IPS 0 to 28 IPS

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Vibration
Table 2 Acceleration (g) and Acceleration Enveloping (gE)
Sensor RANGE 0 RANGE 1 RANGE 2 RANGE 3
230 mV/g
Gain 0,13 gE/V 0,44 gE/V 1,3 gE/V 4,4 gE/V
Scale 0 to 1,3 gE 0 to 4,4 gE 0 to 13 gE 0 to 43,5 gE
100 mV/g
Gain 0,3 gE/V 1,0 gE/V 3,0 gE/V 10,0 gE/V
Scale 0 to 3 gE 0 to 10 gE 0 to 30 gE 0 to 100 gE

30 mV/g
Gain 1,0gE/V 3,3 gE/V 10,0 gE/V 33,3 gE/V
Scale 0 to 10 gE 0 to 33,3 gE 0 to 100 gE 0 to 333 gE

10 mV/g
Gain 3,0 gE/V 10,0 gE/V 30,0 gE/V 100,0 gE/V
Scale 0 to 30 gE 0 to 100 gE 0 to 300 gE 0 to 1 000 gE

Values of vibration (V) in the machinery being monitored can be calculated from the
measured analog output current signal of the CTU (terminals 14 and 15) using the
following equation:

S (C - 4)
L=
16
Where
L = vibration level in machine (gE, g, mm/s, IPS)
S = full RANGE scale (gE, g, mm/s, IPS) of the CTU
C = measured current output from CTU (mA) between 4 and 20 mA

The vibration level (L) in the machinery being monitored can be calculated from the
measured analog DC voltage signal of the CTU (terminals 15 and 16) using the
following equation:

VxS
L=
10
Where
L = vibration level in machine (gE, g, mm/s, IPS)
V = measured voltage output from CTU (V) between 0 and 10 V DC
S = full RANGE scale (gE, g, mm/s, IPS) of the CTU

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Temperature

The CTU temperature analog output signals is constant at 0 °C to 120 °C (32 °F to 248
°F) equal to 4 to 20 mA and 0 to 10 V DC.
Values of temperature (T) in the machinery being monitored can be calculated from the
measured analog current (mA) output signal of the CTU (terminals 11 and 12) using the
following equation:

120 (C - 4)
T=
16

Where
T = temperature level in machine (°C)
C = measured current output from CTU (mA) between 4 and 20 mA

Or
216 (C - 4)
T= + 32
16

Where
T = temperature level in machine (°F)
V = measured current output from CTU (mA) between 4 and 20 mA

The temperature (T) in the machinery being monitored can be calculated from the
measured analog DC voltage signal of the CTU (terminals 12 and 13) using the
following equation:

T = 12 x V

Where
T = temperature level in machine (°C)
V = measured voltage output from CTU (V) between 0 and 10 V DC

Or
T = (21.6 x V) + 32

Where
T = temperature level in machine (°F)
V = measured voltage output from CTU (V) between 0 and 10 V DC

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Basic instructions and wiring connections

General instructions

The accelerometer sensor and CMPT CTU should be located within 100 m (300 feet) of
each other. A suitable twisted and shielded pair of wires (22 AWG with 100 pF/m)
should be used to connect the CMPT 2310 and CMPT 2323 accelerometer sensors to
the CTU. Three wires are needed for the CMPT 2310T and CMPT 2323T sensors.
Set the CTU rotary FUNCTION and RANGE switches to configure the transmitter for the
desired vibration analysis mode and the desired output signal scale. The FUNCTION
switch setting defines the type of vibration analysis (Acceleration Enveloping,
Acceleration, or Velocity) and the RANGE setting defines the output signal scale. The
RANGE setting also defines the type of input source (accelerometer sensor or a
Buffered signal input from another CTU).
The CTU can be mounted horizontally or vertically on a DIN rail. It is advisable to use
DIN spacers between the CTU modules. The CTU must be installed in an area with
sufficient cooling.
The following are general recommendations for the selection of the vibration
accelerometer and the Range and signal decay settings for the CTU depending on the
speed of the application.

Table 3 CTU application conditions

Application conditions
Normal speed Low speed (n < 40 r/min)
Sensor CMPT 2310 or CMPT CMPT 2323 or CMPT
2310T 2323T
CMPT CTU settings
Output RANGE 1, 2 or 3 0 or 1
Vibration signal decay 1 second 10 seconds

The analog output signals can be averaged using the appropriate RANGE switch setting.
This will reduce the variation of the signal display for visual observation with a CMPT
DCL display/alarm module or in the PLC/DCS system.
After the CTU FUNCTION and RANGE switches are set, apply the self-adhesive stickers
provided with the CTU to the front panel of the CTU corresponding to the selected
FUNCTION and RANGE settings.

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Normal wiring as a vibration and temperature (optional) transmitter

Normal wiring as a vibration and temperature (optional) transmitter

SKF CMPT sensors 2310, 2310T, 2323 and 2323T. The sensor ground wire is connected to the inner shield
of the sensor cable. This wire should be connected to ground (earth) inside the CMPT CTU enclosure. The
sensors have a stainless steel over braid. The braid is for mechanical protection of the cable. The braid also
acts as an outer shield. It is advised to isolate (shield) the sensor ground wire from the braid and local
ground. The cable braid and the sensor ground wire should not contact each other or else a “ground loop”
may occur causing signal interference.
Figure 3 Basic CMPT CTU with wiring

The CMPT accelerometer sensor is connected to the CMPT CTU according to the wiring
diagram in Fig. 3.
The CTU can directly interface with a plant automation system via a Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC) / Distributed Control System (DCS) using both the processed
vibration and temperature analog output signals. The accelerometer and CTU can be
located up to 1,6 km (1 mile) away from the PLC/DCS when using the 4 to 20 mA
current signal outputs and recommended wire size (2,5 mm (22 AWG) at 100 pF/m).
The processed vibration signals of the CTU can be “averaged” to dampen the change in
processed vibration output signal. This feature is useful if the vibration level in the
machine is dynamic making the setting of alarm(s) in the PLC/DCS difficult or the
observation of the PLC / DCL digital display uncomfortable for the operator. Use RANGE
settings 4 to 7 or C to F to enable the “Output averaging ON” configuration.
The SENSOR OK lamp will be red if the temperature sensor is not connected. A 100 W
or a 120 W resistor is required between CTU terminals 2 and 3 to avoid the red
SENSOR OK lamp.

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Normal wiring as a vibration and temperature (optional) transmitter

Basic connections (see Fig. 3):

Accelerometer CTU terminal
ACC Signal / Power (White) 1
ACC / TEMP signal Ground (Black) 2
TEMP signal High (Red) 3
Power +24 V DC 7
Power Ground 8
Analog output (current)
Vibration
4 to 20 mA 14
Vibration common 15
Temperature
4 to 20 mA 11
TEMP common 12
Alternative analog output (voltage)
Vibration
0 to 10 V DC 16
Vibration common 15
Temperature
0 to 10 V DC 13
TEMP common 12

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Normal wiring as vibration and temperature (optional) transmitter with CMPT DCL Modules for stand-alone monitoring

Normal wiring as vibration and temperature (optional) transmitter with CMPT DCL
Modules for stand-alone monitoring

An accelerometer sensor and CMPT CTU can be connected to a CMPT DCL module for
stand alone vibration monitoring. A second DCL module may be used for optional
temperature monitoring. The DCL module provides a digital display of the processed
vibration (or optional temperature) signal and has a single alarm and relay function for
local annunciation of a change in vibration or temperature. See the wiring diagram in
Fig. 4. See the CMPT DCL Instruction Manual for wiring and setting details.

SKF CMPT sensors 2310, 2310T, 2323 and 2323T. The sensor ground wire is connected to the inner
shield of the sensor cable. This wire should be connected to ground (earth) inside the CMPT CTU
enclosure. The sensors have a stainless steel over braid. The braids for mechanical protection of the
cable. The braid also acts as an outer shield. It is advised to isolate (shield) the sensor ground wire
from the braid and local ground (earth). The cable braid and the sensor ground wire should not
contact each other or else a “ground loop” may occur causing signal interference.
Figure 4 CMPT sensor and CTU connected with two CMPT DCL display/alarm modules
for stand alone monitoring with a temperature sensor.

The SENSOR OK lamp will be red if the temperature sensor is not connected. A 100 W
or a 120 W resistor is required between CTU terminals 2 and 3 to avoid the red
SENSOR OK lamp.

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Normal wiring as vibration and temperature (optional) transmitter with CMPT DCL Modules for stand-alone monitoring

Parallel wiring with secondary CTU

To monitor a machine with two of the three possible analysis types – Acceleration
Enveloping, Acceleration or Velocity – one accelerometer sensor and two CMPT CTU
modules are wired parallel to one another. A SECONDARY CTU module is wired parallel
to a PRIMARY CTU. The RANGE switch of the SECONDARY CTU is set to the
appropriate Buffered signal input ON selection. See the wiring diagram below. The
CTU(s) analog output signals can be connected to a PLC/DCS or CMPT DCL module for
monitoring.

Figure 5 Secondary CTU connected to sensor and primary CTU

The SENSOR OK lamp will be red if the temperature sensor is not connected. A 100 W
or a 120 W resistor is required between CTU terminals 2 and 3 to avoid the red
SENSOR OK lamp.

Connections
Primary CTU Secondary CTU
Buffered VIB OUT 9 1
Buffered VIB GND 10 2

Set the SECONDARY CTU to the desired Range having a Buffered input signal ON
(RANGE 8 to F). A 100 to 120 W resister is required between the SECONDARY CTU
terminals 2 and 3 since a temperature input is not used.

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CMPT CTU output
Each machine has its own normal vibration level depending on its function and design,
supporting structure, and environment. The CMPT CTU is particularly useful for
continuous detection of changes in machinery vibration and temperature. The CTU
analog output signals can be monitored either by the PLC/DCS system or the CMPT
DCL modules. For new machinery or for machinery known not to have any preexisting
faults, the alarm levels in PLC/DCS or DCL modules can be set at 50 % to 100 % (1,5 to
2 X) over the normal machine vibration level. Lower vibration alarm levels should be
used if the condition of the machinery is not known. The tables below can be used to
judge the severity of vibration in a machine. Generally, Acceleration Enveloping vibration
(gE3) values above 12 to 15 gE3 are indications of faults such as mechanical looseness,
lack of lubrication, and bearing defects. Consult SKF for additional details about
vibration levels.
Alarm limits for temperature monitoring can be established based on experience of the
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or the machinery operator.
When high vibration or temperature levels are detected, it is advisable for the plant
operator or maintenance personnel to inspect the machine. Very often, these personnel
can detect faults based on unusual sounds or noise. Procedures are available to help
diagnose faults in machinery. If the cause of the fault cannot be identified, it is advisable
to use the experience of a vibration analyst to perform a complete vibration spectrum
analysis of the machine.

Class I
Machines may be separated driver and driven, or coupled units comprising operating
machinery up to approximately 15 kW (approx. 20 hp).

Class II
Machinery (electrical motors 15 kW (20 hp) to 75 kW (100 hp), without special
foundations, or rigidly mounted engines or machines up to 300 kW (400 hp) mounted
on special foundations

Class III
Machines are large prime movers and other large machinery with large rotating
assemblies mounted on rigid and heavy foundations which are reasonably stiff in the
direction of vibration.

Class IV
Includes large prime movers and other large machinery with large rotating assemblies
mounted on foundations which are relatively soft in the direction of the measured
vibration (i.e., turbine generators and gas turbines greater than 10 MW (approximately
13 500 hp) output.
Table 4 ISO 10816-1 Machine classifications

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Velocity Severity Velocity Range Limits and Machine Classes

Large Machines
mm/s in/s Small Machines Medium Machines
Rigid Supports Less Rigid
RMS Peak Class I Class II
Class III Supports Class IV
0,28 0.02
0,45 0.03 Good
Good
0,71 0.04 Good
1,12 0.06 Good
Satisfactory
1,8 0.10
Satisfactory
2,8 0.16 Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
4,5 0.25 (alert) Unsatisfactory
Satisfactory
7,1 0.40 (alert) Unsatisfactory
11,2 0.62 (alert) Unsatisfactory
Unacceptable
18 1.00 Unacceptable (alert)
(danger) Unacceptable
28 1.56 (danger) Unacceptable
(danger)
45 2.51 (danger)

Table 5 ISO 10816-1 Velocity Range Limits

Enveloping
Shaft Diameter & Speed
Severity
Diameter between Diameter Between Diameter Between 20 &
gE 200 & 500 mm and 50 & 300 mm and 150 mm and speed is
peak-to-peak Speed < 500 r/min speed between 500 either 1 800 or 3 600
& 1 800 r/min r/min
0.1 Good
Good
0.5 Good
Satisfactory
0.75
1 Unsatisfactory Satisfactory
Satisfactory
(alert)
2 Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory
Unacceptable (alert) (alert)
4 (danger) Unacceptable Unacceptable
10 (danger) (danger)

Table 6 Enveloped Acceleration Limits

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Interface with dataloggers and vibration systems
The CMPT CTU is equipped with a front panel BNC connector to enable connection to
the buffered output signal of the connected accelerometer sensor. This enables use of
the SKF MarlinVIBPAK and SKF Microlog dataloggers, or an equivalent vibration
spectrum datalogger to safely and easily connect to the sensor without interference.
The BNC connector can be switched to “TEMP” to enable measurement of the sensor
temperature signal (optional).
The CTU also has screw terminals (Numbers 9 and 10) for connection of the buffered
output signal to other vibration monitoring devices.
The processed Acceleration Enveloping, Acceleration and Velocity output signals from
the CTU will likely to be different than the values obtained directly with the SKF Microlog
datalogger owing to slight differences in the way the signal is processed and how the
frequency point in the datalogger is configured.

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CAN-bus connections
Multiple CMPT CTUs can be linked together to enable an efficient transfer of
measurement values over a digital communication bus. CAN-bus (Controller Area
Network) is an industry standard and is used in many plant automation applications. For
CAN-bus connectivity of the CTU, the communicating computer must use a proprietary
SKF protocol. Specifications are available on request.
Characteristics:
· Communication speed: 250 kBps
· Maximum bus length: 250 m
· Maximum drop line length: 6 m (78 m accumulative drop line length)

Fig 6 illustrates how the wiring connections can be made.

Figure 6 Two CTU transmitters wired for CAN-bus connectivity

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