BKV-GO
How to solve your machine reliability problems – painlessly and cost-effectively
Introducing the BKV Go Condition Monitoring Solution
BKV GO makes vibration monitoring easy. This starter kit is included, and contains all you need to get started. It’s pre-configured with automatic vibration alarm limits for motors, fans and pumps. So you don’t need to be an expert to use it. Just install the sensors on your machines, set up the device, and start collecting data.
Get a real-time overview of your machine’s health with BKV Go directly on your desktop. Using industry-proven algorithms, the device not only detects machine failures early, but helps you identify the cause of any abnormal values or alarms. This is your first step towards condition-based maintenance!
BKV Go is available in 3 different package sizes:
• 2/1 Combo utilizing 4 device channels for the monitoring of up to 2 assets
• 4/2 Combo utilizing 8 device channels for the monitoring of up to 4 assets
• 6/3 Combo utilizing 12 device channels for the monitoring of up to 6 assets
Each of these packages can be ordered with or without an optional pre-defined cable package depending on your specific requirements. This gives you the option of ordering the cable lengths matching your specific needs.
The BKV Go package contains the following hardware:
• A VCM-3 condition monitoring device pre- installed in an IP66 certified steel housing which enables installations in rough environments
• 1x circuit breaker
• 1x power supply
• 1x acceleration sensor package (fitting the number of combo channels; type AS-667 acceleration sensor)
• 1x USB stick for the configuration process (also contains various documentation)
• 1x Quickstart Guide (printed) Optional:
• 1 cable package (depending on package order code -WC; with cables)
Features and Benefits at a glance
Clear asset status and recommendations for corrective actions
BKV Go offers an easy-to-understand overview of the alarm status for each of the assets covered in the specific monitoring situation. For each asset an alarm will activate when the vibration level exceeds the set alarm limit values. Integrated in the solution is a recommendation matrix which offers guidance for investigation of the error causes.
Automatic alarm settings and continuous monitoring
The solution offers automatic alarm settings without any involvement from the user. During the first hour of operation the alarm limit values are set automatically based on the first 60 measurements made (1 averaged per minute).
The solution offers continuous monitoring of the assets ensuring that condition monitoring is a continuous process.
3 different package sizes covering 1-6 assets
BKV Go is offered in 3 different package sizes depending on the amount of assets which need to be monitored utilizing either 4, 8 or 12 channels on the device. Each of the packages can be ordered with or without the optional sensor connection cables.
Easy commissioning via BKV Config website
The commissioning and configuration of the BKV Go Solution is very easy. The configuration is created by following a guided process on the BKV Config website where basic information about the assets can be registered. The configuration should be downloaded to a USB stick (part of delivery), which when inserted into the VCM-3 device, configuration will be automatically uploaded.
OPC UA and Modbus TCP Server embedded in the device
Remove the need for additional software and PC/Server hardware infrastructure for the OPC UA and Modbus TCP Server application as both OPC UA and Modbus TCP are embedded directly into the VCM-3 device.
Ideal stand-alone solution for monitoring motors, pumps and fans
BKV Go is the ideal stand-alone solution for standard applications – it is developed for monitoring constant speed machines with rotational speed above 600 RPM like (electrical) motors, pumps and fans.
Trend data covering the most typical machine faults
BKV Go offers historical trend data and four asset conditions per channel. The visualizations cover the most commonly experienced machine faults in one view.
Collective alarm status Digital Out
BKV Go offers a feature for alert and danger limit value violation supporting hard-wired asset condition indications. By connecting an external alert device (e.g. bell, light, DCS/PLC) the customer will be notified in case of an alert or danger limit value being violated enabling the customer to immediately initiate corrective/investigative actions.
Opportunity for future upgrade to BKV Beyond
The VCM-3 device can potentially offer seamless integration into the BKV Beyond which is the cloud solution offering of BKV.BKV Beyond offers advanced condition monitoring insights for both non-expert and expert users based on AI technology and sophisticated algorithms. Due to the flexibility of the VCM-3 no hardware replacements are needed for future upgrades.
Opportunity for future upgrade to SETPOINT® CMS and the AVEVA PI System®
Balance of plant condition monitoring has never been easier and more valuable with seamless integration to the AVEVA PI System® and SETPOINT® CMS. The VCM-3 device is prepared for future upgrades if the need for more advanced monitoring solutions develops. No cost-inducing replacements of the hardware is therefore needed for future upgrades.