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EK-ICM165 - XM System Fundamentals

Course Code: EK-ICM165
Duration: 2 Days

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XM System Fundamentals

Course Purpose:

This course is a skill-building course that provides students with a basic understanding of XM systems and terminology. This course also introduces students to XM system components and functionality. Students will have an opportunity to use XM Serial Configuration Utility and RSMACC software to perform various software tasks. In addition, students will be introduced to vibration fundamentals and will have an opportunity to configure proximity probes and accelerometers connected to XM modules. Connecting non-vibration measurement devices to the appropriate XM module will also be discussed.

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who have little or no working experience with XM systems should attend this course.

Topic Outline:

Day 1

• Introduction to Vibration Technology
• Characteristics of Vibration
• Overview of RSLinx
• Introduction to RSMACC
• Configuring XM modules through RSMACC and XM Serial Configuration Utility

Day 2

• Setting up measurements and alarms for XM systems
• Overview of each XM module
• Use of the XM440 Master Relay module
• Communicating through the XM500

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:

• Experience operating a personal computer within a Microsoft Windows® environment
• Completion of the Vibration Analysis Fundamentals Course (Course No. EK-ICM101) is recommended.

Student Materials:

To enhance and facilitate students’ learning experience, the following materials are provided to each student as part of the course package:

• Student Manual, which contains the key concepts, definitions, and examples presented in the course, including the following topics:
  • Vibration Overview, which discusses the basics of vibration measurements, settings and alarms.
  • RSMACC Software Overview for help when uploading/downloading configurations settings to XM modules and for viewing live data.
  • XM Module Overview and steps for setup, wiring and configuration.

Hands-On Practice:

Hands-on practice is a necessary part of learning and this course offers hands-on opportunities for fundamental XM tasks. Once students learn the basic components of XM systems, they will begin to work with RSMACC and XM Serial Configuration software, the software used to configure and program XM systems. In particular, students will gain hands-on practice with downloading and uploading configurations, going online, and navigating through the software to view settings and data.

Next Learning Level:

This course also covers the prerequisite knowledge needed to attend and be successful in advanced XM system training courses.

Once students have mastered the fundamental skills covered in this course, they will have the knowledge and skills necessary to attend the next level of Integrated Condition Monitoring technology or product training.