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FALCON Four-Channel Vibration Analyzer

With FALCON, ONEPROD offers a collection, analysis and balancing tool with outstanding performance, accessible to all users. Right from the outset, FALCON stands out with its wireless sensor, large color touch screen, automatic detection of measurement points via QR Codes, built-in accessories including a pyrometer, stroboscope and camera, shock-resistant design, and more.

Accurex™ automatic diagnostic

FALCON allows making immediate use of the benefits of condition based maintenance: the Accurex™ automatic diagnostic works instantly based on the first measurement. Faults detected are available right in front of the machine such enabling interaction with the user (bearing lubrication, temperature control…) and optimization of the maintenance process.

Based on the ISO 10816 standard and on Acoem 30+ years of experience, FALCON’s built-in automatic diagnostic module provides unbeatably relevant and reliable results. Clearly identified, machines are presented with an overall risk assessment indicator to help the user prioritize his analysis on critical machines. Every fault detected is displayed with its severity, location on the machine, and confidence level (patented solution).

All-in-one

three-axis wireless sensor, taking simultaneous vibration measurements in all directions
built-in strobe light for rotation speed measurement
built-in laser pyrometer for bearing temperature measurement
built-in camera for easy machine identification, sensor positioning, and report illustration
embedded Accurex™ automatic diagnostic
4 analog channels for synchronous measurement, in addition to the trigger input

Reliable by design
FALCON was designed for uncompromised industrial use in the harshest settings:

ATEX Zone 2
IP65
Withstands a 1.2-meter drop.

FALCON comes with a large color touch screen, which can even be used with safety gloves, a rubber grip for better handling and anti-shock resistance. The lack of cable makes the user working in safe condition, within a range of 10 to 20m between the wireless sensor and the unit: measurements can be done under protective casings or behind doors, and the user no longer has to stay close to the machine in hot environments.

Bearing Defender

Packing in Acoem’s 50 years of experience in the monitoring of rotating machinery, the patented wireless Bearing Defender gives instantaneous advice on a bearing health. Accessible to all mechanics, it provides a quick leverage of improvement of a reliability program.

The Bearing Defender has been designed to put bearing health assessment at the grasp of every mechanics. By simple selection of the machine speed range, power range and type of mounting, the Bearing Defender tells the user if he most likely in presence of a bearing defect, unbalance or misalignment problem, or something else. Thanks to its visual icon based interfaces and color codes, any worldwide user can handle the Bearing Defender without prior training.

Reliable wireless triaxial measurements

Some of the most common faults of rotating machinery, like unbalance or structural resonance can occur in a single direction. To avoid to let a faulty machine unnoticed the Bearing Defender takes tri-axial vibration readings in a single shot, not only to make the measurement process easier but also to keep your machine in good operating condition.
Thanks to its patented wireless measurements and metrological performances, the Bearing Defender makes sure that your machines can keep spinning without risk.

Results in 10 seconds

The Bearing Defender only takes 10s to capture, process and display the data resulting from the measurement in the three directions. A full vibration reading of the bearing is displayed in addition to the smart indicators:

Vibration velocity with alarms according to the ISO10816-3 standard
Full range Acceleration
Displacement
Bearing Defect Factor™ value
High Frequency acceleration value

Your Mechanics 4.0

The Bearing Defender is compatible with smartphones and tablets on iOS or Android. Using a standard and user-friendly display device, it is now possible to integrate vibration measurements in your maintenance 4.0 program and take the best out of your people in the field.

Machine Defender

Gain a better understanding of machine diagnostics and the health of your rotating assets quickly, easily and accurately using the latest version of the Machine Defender app in conjunction with a wireless sensor.

Remote expert diagnostics analysis is now easily within your reach using the updated Machine Defender app with NESTi4.0 connectivity.

The latest version of the Machine Defender – Acoem’s signature tablet-based instant machinery diagnostics tool – offers significant upgrades and technological advances that will improve monitoring efficiency and optimise your data collection strategy.

Navigate the system with ease

The colour-coded and icon-based NEST user interface makes rotating machinery analysis straight forward. The self-guided 3D graphics create a virtual image of your machine on your tablet and eliminate potential errors. Analysis and diagnostics data are displayed using a traffic light system to alert you to possible faults and a degree of confidence percentage in their assessment, adding an extra layer of protection

Set up in seconds

After you download the app, simply input a few parameters and you’ll be ready to identify risks and make prioritised maintenance decisions based on Machine Defender’s automatic diagnostics. Even if you’ve never used a vibration diagnostic tool before, Machine Defender makes the process effortless. Select your machine’s components, transmission type – direct driven belt drive or gearbox, speed in RPMs and power range in horsepower via a set of easily identifiable icons on your screen.

Accurex™ driven precision diagnostics

For compatible machines, automatic vibration diagnostics are delivered to your tablet in a matter of seconds via Acoem’s built-in proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform, Accurex™. It provides fast, relevant and reliable results for a wide range of potential machine faults, including:

unbalance
misalignment
pump cavitation
structural resonance
bearing issues
lubrication
gear wear
Shock/modulation resulting from looseness or electrical defects
Other ISO defects (soft footing, belt wear or a nearby disturbance).

ACOEM Wireless Balancer

Wireless innovation continues

Acoem is a pioneer in wireless technology for condition monitoring. For decades, the field of machine balancing saw little to no innovation — until Acoem changed that, leading the way with innovations like the Falcon wireless data collector and the Eagle wireless diagnostic tool. That legacy continues with the Acoem Wireless Balancer — an advanced solution for single and dual-plane balancing of rotating machinery with rigid rotors. Engineered to improve both safety and efficiency, the Wireless Balancer delivers precise, real-time diagnostics without the complexity or hazards of traditional wired systems.

Industry ready

Designed to meet industrial needs, the Acoem Wireless Balancer is built to withstand the toughest conditions. Its robust design is capable of enduring extreme environments, ensuring reliable operation even in the most challenging settings.

Robust and Durable
Constructed with durable materials, the Acoem Wireless Balancer is engineered for longevity and stability. It’s resistant to vibration and external interference for reliable data collection even in harsh industrial environments.

How does it work

The Acoem Wireless Balancer features 2 wireless accelerometers and a laser tachometer, all connected to the timekeeper device. The timekeeper communicates wirelessly with both sensors and the user’s mobile device. Combined with smart assistance functions, it minimises the number of balancing runs required, ensuring optimal safety and long-term operational reliability.

What’s included?

Each Wireless Balancer is delivered with the following included hardware:

Wireless accelerometers with magnets suited for curved surfaces x2
Wireless WBS™ timekeeper with flat magnet
Power-up magnet
Laser tachometer w/ M12 connector
Magnet holder for laser tachometer
Reflective tape
Accessories box
USB memory stick Type A & C
6x 3.7V AA Li-Ion rechargeable batteries
Safety instructions
Quick guide
Printed calibration certificate
Tablet or Acoem display unit*
Machine Defender triaxial sensor*
Optional: 1x Machine Defender sensor
Optional: 1x tablet or Acoem display

Acoem MV-x: Black Edition

Predictive maintenance powered by artificial intelligence (AI)

Acoem brings to you MV-x Black edition ,the next generation of AI-enabled vibrational analysis, with real-time edge computing, provides a pathbreaking predictive tool to pinpoint the source, direction, and intensity of the vibration. It represents a fundamental shift from reactive maintenance to predictive maintenance. More importantly, it provides vibration analysis and condition monitoring users, with a seamless industry 4.0 experience.

AI-powered vibrational data for accurate insights

Acoem’s MV-x is a multi-channel real-time wireless monitoring & diagnostics system that seamlessly integrates into the digital industry environment and delivers high-value data insights. With integrated Artificial Intelligence and the power of edge computing, it creates a secure, localised and early fault detection ecosystem, when vibrations deviate from the norm. Through instant and precise data points, it indicates the impending problem and offers remote diagnostic capabilities, empowering you to act before the event, averting downtime and its cascading consequences.

This makes the Acoem MV-x a powerful predictive maintenance program and an invaluable tool for condition monitoring, which provides peace of mind to operators across diverse industrial settings. It is already a solution of choice for industrial applications around the world — including wind turbines, petrochemical plants, maritime transportation, logistics, mining, and automotive manufacturing.

Monitoring for slow rotating shafts

The predictive maintenance of low speed rotating machines is more complex to implement. The machine condition is indeed more difficult to assess, as it requires high resolution data and advanced vibration analysis tools. Coupled to Acoem NEST platform, the MV-x and MV-120 systems offer the perfect solution:

the synchronous record of several rotations of low speed shafts (<10RPM) can be performed on up 32 channels and such enhance bearing fault detection with the analysis of both low and high frequency content.
the shocks resulting from low speed components are hidden in rich vibration signals and are very difficult to detect. Thanks to Acoem Shock Finder™, a smart algorithm developed on real applications, their detection is automatic and provides an early indication of fault on such low speed asset.
all analysis tools required are available: statistical analysis, band kurtosis, smart filters… All post processing indicators can be trended and help predict the evolution of the asset condition

Unlocking the business value of Industry 4.0 with edge computing

An edge computing infrastructure, which enables data collection and processing at the device level, is the backbone of IoT-driven Acoem ecosystem. Edge computing offers a clear benefit as the data is processed and analyzed closer to the point where it’s created. Data does not traverse over a network to a cloud or data center to be processed hence delays and gaps are significantly reduced. Edge Computing enables faster and more comprehensive data analysis, creating the opportunity for deeper insights, faster response times and improved customer experiences. This increased analytics capability in edge enabled devices can power productivity and enhance business value.

Troubleshooting

MV-x system can be packaged in a transportable case with BNC plate for 8, 16, 24 or 32 channels to answer to a need of temporary monitoring:

IP54 rugged design, with integrated fan system and UPS
place to enclose a 15’’ laptop PC
dimensions: 560 x 465 x 265 mm (22.0 x 18.3 x 10.4 inches)
weight: 16 kg (30 lbs)

Externally powered, the monitoring case can remain closed even with a computer inside and right next to the equipment during a day, a week, a month… Ideal to run a full health assessment of the most complex machines, it offers the best measurement and signal processing capabilities for troubleshooting purposes.

The convergence of IoT and AI

MV-x, Acoem’s signature real-time vibration monitoring system has joined the Falcon portable analyser and the wireless Eagle to feature full connectivity with our Nest i4.0 software operating platform. Through this integration, MV-x users can benefit from the platform’s intuitive Accurex™ Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven automatic diagnostics matrix. It offers real-time data for your entire monitoring network, identifying, isolating and pinpointing machine faults to give you total oversight of your plant or factory from a single screen.

This helps improve monitoring reliability, saves time on the analysis, boosts productivity and reduces the risk associated with critical operational incidents, equipment damage or machine shutdowns.

Real time monitoring

Condition based maintenance advocates continuous monitoring of machinery at periodic intervals, using various vibration indicators. Acoem goes even further, as MV-x and MV-120 offer the capacity to monitor indicators in real time, ensuring:

that no monitoring event will be missed (no gaps in data acquisition)
responsiveness at all times: the slightest anomaly is detected in real time
the ability to detect transient or spurious events
Pre-trigger functions enabling the raw signal from just prior to the event.

Monitoring of complex machines with Acoem Machine Condition TrackingTM technology

On the edge of industry 4.0, recording data is not a problem any longer. But for machines operating according to variable process conditions, the difficulty is to provide a solution that captures the right data at the right time – thus enabling reliable analysis and predicting failure. MV-x performances enable the most complex machinery found in today’s industrial processes to be monitored with the unique Acoem Machine Condition Tracking technology:

Up to 10 operating conditions can defined using one or more process parameters
Data Acquisition strategy, Indicators and alarm thresholds are automatically adapted according to each operating condition
Stability parameters are set to make sure each measurement is done in good condition

Risk mitigation with enhanced cyber security

At Acoem, we are aware of the importance of keeping your production or operational data secure. With the global rise in cyberattacks and infiltration of processing data, especially within sensitive industries, we have taken decisive action to change the way that your data is communicated through Nest i4.0. In addition to enforcing passwords and encrypted certificates, we have enhanced the way the MV-x system communicates with the software. Now encrypted communication remains an IoT initiative to keep your data more secure and protect it from possible access by external parties.

Bearing Defender

Accurex™ automatic diagnostic

All-in-one

three-axis wireless sensor, taking simultaneous vibration measurements in all directions
built-in strobe light for rotation speed measurement
built-in laser pyrometer for bearing temperature measurement
built-in camera for easy machine identification, sensor positioning, and report illustration
embedded Accurex™ automatic diagnostic
4 analog channels for synchronous measurement, in addition to the trigger input

Reliable by design
FALCON was designed for uncompromised industrial use in the harshest settings:

ATEX Zone 2
IP65
Withstands a 1.2-meter drop.

Machine Defender

Accurex™ automatic diagnostic

All-in-one

three-axis wireless sensor, taking simultaneous vibration measurements in all directions
built-in strobe light for rotation speed measurement
built-in laser pyrometer for bearing temperature measurement
built-in camera for easy machine identification, sensor positioning, and report illustration
embedded Accurex™ automatic diagnostic
4 analog channels for synchronous measurement, in addition to the trigger input

Reliable by design
FALCON was designed for uncompromised industrial use in the harshest settings:

ATEX Zone 2
IP65
Withstands a 1.2-meter drop.

Acoem

Accurex™ automatic diagnostic

All-in-one

three-axis wireless sensor, taking simultaneous vibration measurements in all directions
built-in strobe light for rotation speed measurement
built-in laser pyrometer for bearing temperature measurement
built-in camera for easy machine identification, sensor positioning, and report illustration
embedded Accurex™ automatic diagnostic
4 analog channels for synchronous measurement, in addition to the trigger input

Reliable by design
FALCON was designed for uncompromised industrial use in the harshest settings:

ATEX Zone 2
IP65
Withstands a 1.2-meter drop.

ACOEM Sparrow

Advanced wireless diagnostics for balance-of-plant assets

Because every asset counts, we are now introducing Sparrow, the smallest wireless triaxial vibration and temperature sensor on the market with no new software to install and learn, no additional training and no need to take the focus away from your critical machinery.

Its capabilities, affordability and full integration with our Nesti4.0 software platform make it the perfect choice for monitoring every balance-of-plant asset in your facility and the ideal complementary sensor to your existing network of Acoem critical asset solutions like the Eagle or MV-x.

Keeping an eye on every asset with Acoem’s reliability ecosystem

Our ecosystem, featuring various diagnostic tools such as portable, wireless, real-time devices, alignment solutions, multiple sensors, and more, consolidates all your asset information into a centralized platform.
Our integrated ecosystem streamlines asset monitoring, allowing you to adjust strategies based on priorities, ultimately saving time and increasing efficiency.
With a unified and user-friendly interface, you can easily identify maintenance requirements, empowering you to make smarter, more confident collective decisions.

AI-Powered Smart Anomaly Detection

Powered by Accurex SE, Acoem’s new Smart Exception AI, Sparrow delivers advanced anomaly detection based on changes in machine behavior. Its self-learning model reliably identifies potential faults — with no manual alarm settings required.

Fully automatic: no configuration needed
Historical data post-processing for retrospective analysis
Continuous learning through user feedback
Automatic machine ON/OFF detection in NEST software

Smart, proactive, and effortless monitoring to ensure equipment reliability.
Boosts reliability, improves productivity, and saves valuable time for your team.

One size doesn’t fit all

We recognise that every industrial operation is different, and your plant may be made up of a wide variety of machinery – some critical and others less so. But every piece of equipment, no matter its level of criticality, contributes to your ability to operate efficiently and effectively. Maintenance downtime and breakdowns can be costly and a safety risk for your workforce and surrounding populations.

With Sparrow, we now offer a complete suite of monitoring solutions – from portable to wireless and real-time data capture, letting you choose which combination of sensor systems to implement on your various assets. No matter whether you invest in Sparrow, Eagle, Falcon, MV-x, Machine Defender or all of them, your data will be connected and easily managed in one place for seamless diagnostics and analysis with Nesti4.0.

With Sparrow, eliminate the need for manual inspections and improve operational efficiency and performance. Give your balance-of-plant assets the same professional analysis software as your other critical machines monitored with portable and real-time monitoring solutions.

Integrated with NESTi4.0 predictive maintenance software platformSparrow provides expert diagnostic information to industrial machinery maintenance staff in a clear, concise, and user-friendly format. The integration with Nesti4.0 equips maintenance professionals with a comprehensive array of diagnostic tools, leading to significant time and resource savings.
• Equips maintenance teams with comprehensive diagnostic tools, saving time and resources.
• Simplifies the decision-making process by presenting all machine information in one place.
• 24/7 Access to Actionable Data
• Easy Machine Setup: Sparrow offers straightforward machine setup for hassle-free implementation
• Machine Health Matrix: Quickly assess the health of your machines using a single screen
• Shock Finder™ Filter : Automatically and display the shocks in the time waveform
• Seamless Big Data Integration: Easily link your machine health information with your Big Data ecosystem

ApplicationsEquip your maintenance team with comprehensive diagnostic tools for every machine in your plant – saving time, energy and resources.
Sparrow is suitable for use in any industrial application – whether it is for a single small machine, a large number of less critical machines or an entire network of balance-of-plant assets. Designed to give you a greater choice in your monitoring capacity.
Discover how Sparrow, the cutting-edge wireless monitoring sensor, perfectly fits your industry needs, tackles your toughest challenges, and boosts efficiency!

Eagle (EX)

Wireless diagnostic solution for critical assets

Acoem Eagle’s revolutionary wireless remote diagnostic solution is a true game-changer that safeguards crucial components of your rotating machinery. This cutting-edge technology efficiently detects faults, including bearing and gear defects, ensuring seamless operations and preventing costly setbacks for your business.

One of the key advantages of Acoem Eagle is its all-inclusive data provision. It measures automatically vibration in three directions as well as the bearing temperature, providing comprehensive data at your fingertips. With this information, there’s no need to send personnel on-site for additional measurements when an alarm is triggered. Acoem Eagle empowers you to conduct remote diagnostics effortlessly, right from where you are. Save time, resources, and minimize downtime with the power of Acoem Eagle’s wireless remote diagnostic solution.

Harsh environments

EAGLE solution has been designed to meet the industry requirements. Both the EAGLE sensor and the Expander are certified for use in explosive area Zone 0 (Class I, Div I). The stainless steel body with very low thermal expansion makes it safe to use even in the harshest settings. IP67, EAGLE is also resistant against corrosive environments. Wireless and automatic, EAGLE eliminates the need for cables and manual inspections where conditions are not conducive for such operations.

Temporary monitoring

Depending on the condition monitoring strategy, many machines may be monitored using portable data collection, where vibration measurements are performed manually at scheduled intervals (e.g. every month). EAGLE is easy to install, and also easy to move: once a fault is identified on a critical machine, it is now possible to move EAGLE sensors to monitor the machine condition with much shorter intervals (e.g. every hour), to avoid any unexpected failure, improve the overall availability of the process, and schedule maintenance operation only if that’s really necessary.

Ease of maintenance

EAGLE performance is optimized for long term service with a low cost of maintenance: The EAGLE battery offers up to 5 years availability under rated operating conditions of one full diagnostic measurement set per day, and this with no external source of power supply or maintenance operations. For critical machinery, using an optimum monitoring strategy with frequent alarm monitoring and storage of high quality data (Overals, Time waveform, FFT, envelope), EAGLE still offers a 2-year lifetime. Moreover, the inexpensive standard battery is interchangeable on-site by the end user, making its replacement easy to achieve.

Ease of deployment

It is now possible to improve the reliability of inaccessible, mobile or isolated machines of the plant, meanwhile reducing installation costs in harsh environments or remote locations. EAGLE is a self-powered wireless sensor. Absolutely no cable is needed. The wireless gateway can be installed up to a hundred meters from the sensor, and the range can be extended using wireless Expanders. The wireless transmission of vibration data to the analysis software is achieved with high reliability: The wireless communication is done through a smart process, setting-up completely automatically and self-adjusting over the time if needed. EAGLE installation is quick and easy.

Managing machines with variable conditions

Acoem has invested all its experience in condition monitoring in EAGLE, enabling the wireless monitoring of the most complex machines. The operating conditions (speed, power, pressure, or other process data) of the machines are taken into account and transmitted automatically. Diagnostics are even more pertinent and analyses more effective:

measurements can be easily translated into trends and compared over time for each operating condition
no false alarms: thresholds are adjusted for each operating condition, providing accurate fault detection capabilities on complex machinery

Monitoring of critical machinery

Monitoring of critical machinery EAGLE is the wireless system offering the best performance on the vibration analysis market. Its measurements quality makes it suitable for monitoring any rotating machine, from 100 rpm upwards. EAGLE is not just a transducer. This smart wireless unit embeds signal processing: Advanced indicators, as well as envelope FFT are calculated locally, thus enabling measurements to be recorded if a vibration or bearing temperature alarm occurs. The data storage frequency is adjusted automatically according to the machine condition. Data is available for detailed analysis using NEST predictive maintenance platform, providing unique tools such as the Shock Finder™ filter. Maintenance operations can be scheduled before any failure occurs.

Eagle Edge LoRa

Reliability has a new scale

Vibration IoT for Augmented Route application

LoRaWAN networks, with their long-range coverage and low power consumption, are widely used for public and private industrial applications, including asset tracking and remote monitoring.

With built-in edge computing, Eagle Edge LoRa transforms maintenance strategies, providing scalable, efficient, and intelligent condition monitoring. Its easy deployment on lower criticality assets extends predictive maintenance across entire operations, enhancing safety and reliability.

Augmented Route

On average, 70% of industrial assets are healthy, which means portable data collection rounds can be made 70% more efficient by focusing only on assets with issues. Traditional portable data collection methods involve several challenges, such as travel time, missed measurements due to non-operating machines, and limited measurement frequencies.

This inefficiency leads to costly data collection programs and limits the number of assets that can be covered due to resource constraints. Eagle Edge optimizes the process by gathering data and making diagnostics exclusively on assets that need attention. This approach maximizes the efficiency of your program, allowing you to cover more assets without increasing costs or resources.

Secure Long-Range Wireless Coverage with LoRaWAN

LoRaWAN technology provides secure long-distance wireless coverage over several kilometers in industrial environments, allowing for the monitoring of a large number of assets with minimal infrastructure costs. This easy-to-deploy solution makes it affordable to connect lower-criticality assets, improving overall reliability at scale while reducing the complexity and cost of traditional monitoring systems.

Safety Enabler

Eagle Edge uses edge computing to analyze machine health in real-time, processing data close to the machine for immediate insights. This technology allows for visual warnings to be displayed, alerting people nearby to potential risks and preventing catastrophic incidents. Acting as a whistleblower, Eagle Edge ensures both the safety of individuals and the protection of critical installations, providing a proactive safety solution in industrial environments.

Automated Monitoring and Wireless Coverage

Eagle Edge offers automated, continuous monitoring of your assets, sending alerts whenever an issue arises. This ensures that assets are constantly under surveillance, reducing the risk of unexpected failures. For instance, remote machines and subcontracted data collection programs benefit from periodic monitoring. Additionally, Eagle Edge leverages LoRaWAN technology to enable wireless coverage over several kilometers, allowing for the monitoring of large numbers of assets with minimal infrastructure costs. This easy-to-deploy wireless solution is ideal for connecting lower-criticality assets and enhancing reliability at scale.