1. Sensor placement should be as close to the equipment bearing locations as possible, without impeding the vibration signal being collected. 
2. A good clean mounting surface is key to good installation.
3. Sensors should be securely placed to avoid back and forth “rocking motion”. This could appear as a mechanical looseness condition to the analyst, resulting in a misdiagnosis of a machine health condition. 

Ensure all cord are properly managed by:

1. Looping them together neatly
2. Zip tie the looped cord on the equipment. Be sure not to secure where it may get in the way of people or the equipment operation.
3. Ensure that it is not causing stress on the sensor or transmitter.

• The sensor should be mounted in the vertical or horizontal position above the inboard bearing. In the case where this is not possible, the sensors should still be mounted as close to the bearings as possible.   

See below for an example of orientation placement:

Before mounting ensure the sensor can be firmly attached to the machine housing and is free of debris and obstruction to maintain consistent and stable contact.

Adhesive Stud Mount (Recommend):

• Prepare the mounting surface.  
• Mix the 2-part epoxy included with the kit and apply.  
• Press on the plastic piece of the mounting kit until it clicks.  
• Wait 10 – 15 minutes.
• Remove the plastic mounting kit from the stud.  
• Thread the sensor onto the stud.

See below for an example:

Motor Fin Mount

• Measure the depth and width of cooling fan to select the proper Motor Fin Mount.
• Verify the Motor Fin Mount is long enough to make direct contact with the motor case between the fins.
• Add LOCTITE AA HH3300 adhesive is then used to hold the mount in place.

The thickness of the mount will minimize the amount of adhesive needed.

Bearings are the ideal place to mount the sensor in order to collect vibration data optimal results. Placing the sensor close to the center line of the bearing can further optimize the signal and avoid potential distortion.  In cases where it is not possible to mount due to guarding, mount as close to the bearing, while following installation guidelines.

Protective Covers

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis following the direction of the driven component.
2. Smaller motors - Sensors should be placed close to the bearing on the motor drive-end (DE).
3. Larger motors - Sensors should be placed close to the bearing on the drive-end (DE) and opposite drive-end (ODE).

See below for an example on how to mount the sensor:

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis - following the direction of the Driven Component.
2. Place each sensor facing the output of the pump.
3. The barcode should face down the shaft toward the driven component.
4. Mount the sensors on a flat spot on or around the fins of the motor, as close to the bearing as possible.

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis following the direction of the driven component.
2. Place 1 sensor for each input shaft and  1 sensor for each output shaft.
3. Smaller gearboxes may only have room for one sensor - it should be placed on the input shaft.
4. If more than one shaft, 2 sensors are needed.

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis.
2. Sensors should be mounted at bearing locations.
3. The barcode should face down the shaft toward the driven component.
4. If guarding is an issue, guard modifications may need to be made for proper placement.

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis following the direction of the driven component.
2. Sensors should be mounted on the pump body closest to bearing locations
3. On smaller pumps, only one sensor may be needed, which should be mounted on the drive end.

Each Machine Requires:

1. All sensors placed in the same vertical direction and in the same plane axis following the direction of the driven component.
2. 2 sensors should be mounted close to the bearing location, on the drive side.
3. 2 sensors should be mounted close to the bearing location, on the driven side.
4. On smaller pumps, only one sensor may be needed, which should be mounted on the drive end.