A waste-to-energy plant runs around the clock, and its pumps, fans and compressors are scattered across the site. Nobody can listen to all of them. VibSys can – and it tells you which one to visit first.
Across the whole plant – 3D walkthrough
Follow Istec VibSys from machine to machine in a waste-to-energy plant and see how one trend can point to the one that needs attention. Illustrative scenario, not real plant data.
- Four time-synchronised channels per unit – place units close to the machines and link them over Ethernet.
- Use the IEPE sensors you trust. Compatible 2-wire IEPE accelerometers from any brand work.
- Signals to your control system. 2 relays, 4 × 4–20 mA and Modbus TCP, plus Istec Sphere over HTTPS.
Where to start in a plant like this
Balance-of-plant pumps
Feed, cooling and utility pumps are many, spread out and easy to forget between rounds.
Fans and blowers
Draught and ventilation fans work in dust and heat. A rising vibration trend is an early hint to plan a look.
Compressors and auxiliaries
Air and process compressors and their drives can join the same monitoring set-up.
Cover the plant one unit at a time
Send us the machine list and measuring points. We quote VibSys units, sensors, cables and Istec Sphere – quoted prices are available for multiple units. Want to test with one unit? Buy it in the webshop.
Straight answers
Does VibSys replace machinery protection?
No. VibSys is for condition monitoring, trending and diagnostics. Trip, shutdown and safety functions stay on systems designed for them.
Can I start with one unit?
Yes. Buy one unit online. For several units or a complete system, request a quote.
Do I need Istec sensors?
No. Compatible standard 2-wire IEPE accelerometers work, so you choose sensors for the machine and the environment.
Where does VibSys come from?
Istec develops and manufactures it. OEM NORDIC, a business name of MK-Controls Oy, is an official Istec distributor in Finland.
Firmware: current VibSys units ship with A01 firmware. The upcoming M40 firmware adds more functions through a normal firmware update – Istec has informed that the hardware stays the same.