This document provides an overview of the following topics for the Current Sensor Installation:
- Cable Management
- Sensor Assembly
- Installation Guidelines
- Sensor placement should be as close to the equipment bearing locations as possible, without impeding the vibration signal being collected.
- A good clean mounting surface is key to good installation.
- 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.
Remember: Analysts are working remotely and relying on the installation team to ensure reliable data is being received. The vibration analysis can only be as good as the data being collected.
- Locate the pucks
- Locate the Plumb bo
- Locate the 3 pin DIN connector cables
- Locate the Transmitter boxes
- Loosely Assemble
- Add Antenna

Do the following to ensure proper surface preparation:
- Locate a flat surface, near the mounting base close to the bearing.
- Clean surface area with chisel/wipes as needed.
- Wipe off excessive dust.
Complete the following steps below:
- Using adhesive secure the puck to the surface. DO NOT attach the plum bob.
- NOTE: the weight of the plum bob will not permit the glue to set easily
- After the glue sets screw the sensor plum bob onto the puck
- Screw the 3-pin cable connector to the sensor bobble and to the transmitter box
See below for an example on how to mount each sensor:

See an example below on how to properly secure your cables:
- Route extension cable neatly to secure.
- For additional support use tie-wraps and tie-wrap mounting bases as needed.
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