Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring operation of industrial equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a monitoring system is provided that includes a passive backplane and one more functional circuits that can couple to the backplane. Each of the functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane can have access to all data that is delivered to the backplane. Therefore, resources (e.g., computing power, or other functionality) from each functional circuits can be shared by all active functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane. Because resources from each of the functional circuits can be shared, and because the functional circuits can be detachably coupled to the backplane, performance of the monitoring systems can be tailored to specific applications. For example, processing power can be increased by coupling additional processing circuits to the backplane.

Abstract: A gap compensated stress sensing system and methods for using the same are provided. The system can include a sensor head in communication with a controller. The sensor head can contain a stress sensor configured to generate a stress signal representing stress applied to a target based upon measurement of generated magnetic fluxes passing through the target. The system can also include a drive circuit configured to provide a current for generation of the magnetic fluxes, and to measure signals characterizing a gap between the sensor head and the target. The controller can analyze these signals to determine a gap-dependent reference signal that is relatively insensitive to electrical runout. The controller can further adjust the stress signal based upon the gap-dependent reference signal to determine an improved stress signal that has reduced sensitivity to gap changes.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring operation of industrial equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a monitoring system is provided that includes a passive backplane and one more functional circuits that can couple to the backplane. Each of the functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane can have access to all data that is delivered to the backplane. Therefore, resources (e.g., computing power, or other functionality) from each functional circuits can be shared by all active functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane. Because resources from each of the functional circuits can be shared, and because the functional circuits can be detachably coupled to the backplane, performance of the monitoring systems can be tailored to specific applications. For example, processing power can be increased by coupling additional processing circuits to the backplane.

Abstract: A flexible monitoring system and corresponding methods of use are provided. The system can include a base containing backplane, and one or more monitoring circuits. The monitoring circuits can be designed with a common architecture that is programmable to perform different predetermined functions. As a result, monitoring circuits can be shared between different implementations of the flexible monitoring system. Multiple bases that can be communicatively coupled in a manner that establishes a common backplane between respective bases that is formed from the individual backplanes of each base. Each monitoring circuit is not limited to sending data to and/or receiving data from the backplane to which it is physically coupled but can instead can communicate along the common backplane. Computational processing capacity can be increased or decreased independently of input signals received by addition or removal of processing circuits from the monitoring system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a condition monitoring circuit can include a circuit controller and a node. The node can include a gate controller, a node controller and one or more gates. The node can be configured to detachably couple to a bus of a monitoring system associated with an industrial machine. The circuit controller can be configured to identify an operating parameter associated with the industrial machine. The gate controller can be configured to transfer, via the one or more gates, one or more data packets including data characterizing the operating parameter from the bus in the monitoring system. The one or more gates can be configured to prevent transfer of an outgoing data packet to the bus via the node.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring operation of industrial equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a monitoring system is provided that includes a passive backplane and one more functional circuits that can couple to the backplane. Each of the functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane can have access to all data that is delivered to the backplane. Therefore, resources (e.g., computing power, or other functionality) from each functional circuits can be shared by all active functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane. Because resources from each of the functional circuits can be shared, and because the functional circuits can be detachably coupled to the backplane, performance of the monitoring systems can be tailored to specific applications. For example, processing power can be increased by coupling additional processing circuits to the backplane.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining a route plan identifying a list of assets for which additional sensor data is to be acquired. A condition monitoring system can be communicatively coupled to sensors which are interfaced to assets in a collection of assets. Accordingly, the assets can be monitored for fault conditions associated with operating parameters of the assets. Based on a fault condition alarm generated for an asset, route plan input can be received by the condition monitoring system. The route plan input can be processed to determine a route plan based on matching condition monitoring attributes in the route plan input with condition monitoring attributes associated with the assets in the collection of assets. The route plan can identify a list of assets for which additional sensor data can be collected.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring operation of industrial equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a monitoring system is provided that includes a passive backplane and one more functional circuits that can couple to the backplane. Each of the functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane can have access to all data that is delivered to the backplane. Therefore, resources (e.g., computing power, or other functionality) from each functional circuits can be shared by all active functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane. Because resources from each of the functional circuits can be shared, and because the functional circuits can be detachably coupled to the backplane, performance of the monitoring systems can be tailored to specific applications. For example, processing power can be increased by coupling additional processing circuits to the backplane.

Abstract: A gap compensated stress sensing system and methods for using the same are provided. The system can include a sensor head in communication with a controller. The sensor head can contain a stress sensor configured to generate a stress signal representing stress applied to a target based upon measurement of generated magnetic fluxes passing through the target. The system can also include a drive circuit configured to provide a current for generation of the magnetic fluxes, and to measure signals characterizing a gap between the sensor head and the target. The controller can analyze these signals to determine a gap-dependent reference signal that is relatively insensitive to electrical runout. The controller can further adjust the stress signal based upon the gap-dependent reference signal to determine an improved stress signal that has reduced sensitivity to gap changes.

Abstract: Gear motion of gearboxes can be calculated. A system includes a gear box, a sensor, and at least one data processor. The gear box includes a structure with a plurality of gears. The sensor is operatively coupled to the gear box and is configured to detect an operational parameter associated with a first gear of the gear box. The at least one data processor is configured to: receive, from the sensor, data characterizing the detected operational parameter associated with the gear box; generate a mesh pair matrix for the plurality of gears based on data characterizing the structure of the gear box; determine, from the mesh pair matrix, a calculated value of the operational parameter of the first gear of the plurality of gears; determine, based on the calculated value and the detected value of the operational parameter, an operational metric of the first gear; and provide the operational metric.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring operation of industrial equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a monitoring system is provided that includes a passive backplane and one more functional circuits that can couple to the backplane. Each of the functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane can have access to all data that is delivered to the backplane. Therefore, resources (e.g., computing power, or other functionality) from each functional circuits can be shared by all active functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane. Because resources from each of the functional circuits can be shared, and because the functional circuits can be detachably coupled to the backplane, performance of the monitoring systems can be tailored to specific applications. For example, processing power can be increased by coupling additional processing circuits to the backplane.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for two-step hardware authentication for machine monitoring systems. In one embodiment, a machine monitoring system can include a first hardware lock having a locked-state and an unlocked-state. The monitoring system can also include a second hardware lock including a sensor to detect first identification indicia of a user. The machine monitoring system can further include a data port configured to operatively couple to a computing device of the user. The data port can have an enable state and a disable state. The monitoring machine can include a processor operatively coupled to the first hardware lock, the second hardware lock, and the data port. The processor can be configured to receive data characterizing the activation of the first hardware lock and the first identification indicia of the user, and activate the data port to the computing device of the user.

Abstract: A flexible monitoring system and corresponding methods of use are provided. The system can include a base containing backplane, and one or more monitoring circuits. The monitoring circuits can be designed with a common architecture that is programmable to perform different predetermined functions. As a result, monitoring circuits can be shared between different implementations of the flexible monitoring system. Multiple bases that can be communicatively coupled in a manner that establishes a common backplane between respective bases that is formed from the individual backplanes of each base. Each monitoring circuit is not limited to sending data to and/or receiving data from the backplane to which it is physically coupled but can instead can communicate along the common backplane. Computational processing capacity can be increased or decreased independently of input signals received by addition or removal of processing circuits from the monitoring system.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring operation of industrial equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a monitoring system is provided that includes a passive backplane and one more functional circuits that can couple to the backplane. Each of the functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane can have access to all data that is delivered to the backplane. Therefore, resources (e.g., computing power, or other functionality) from each functional circuits can be shared by all active functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane. Because resources from each of the functional circuits can be shared, and because the functional circuits can be detachably coupled to the backplane, performance of the monitoring systems can be tailored to specific applications. For example, processing power can be increased by coupling additional processing circuits to the backplane.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a condition monitoring circuit can include a circuit controller and a node. The node can include a gate controller, a node controller and one or more gates. The node can be configured to detachably couple to a bus of a monitoring system associated with an industrial machine. The circuit controller can be configured to identify an operating parameter associated with the industrial machine. The gate controller can be configured to transfer, via the one or more gates, one or more data packets including data characterizing the operating parameter from the bus in the monitoring system. The one or more gates can be configured to prevent transfer of an outgoing data packet to the bus via the node.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring operation of industrial equipment are disclosed. In one embodiment, a monitoring system is provided that includes a passive backplane and one more functional circuits that can couple to the backplane. Each of the functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane can have access to all data that is delivered to the backplane. Therefore, resources (e.g., computing power, or other functionality) from each functional circuits can be shared by all active functional circuits that are coupled to the backplane. Because resources from each of the functional circuits can be shared, and because the functional circuits can be detachably coupled to the backplane, performance of the monitoring systems can be tailored to specific applications. For example, processing power can be increased by coupling additional processing circuits to the backplane.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for event list management. In one embodiment, the method can include accessing data characterizing an operation of a machine. The data can include time durations of a plurality of events associated with the operation of the machine. The plurality of events can share a property. The method can include displaying a first view of the accessed data in a graphical display. The method can also include receiving data characterizing a user input indicative of a view change request. The method can further include determining an aggregate operation time and a number of occurrences of the plurality of events. The method can also include replacing, in the graphical display, the first view with a second view. The second view can include a single visual representation for the plurality of events. The single visual representation can include the determined aggregate operation time and the number of occurrences.

Abstract: Method and systems are provided for automated alarm shelving. In one embodiment, the method can include receiving data characterizing a state-transition of a machine from a first operational state to a second operational state. The method can also include setting a first field of a first data structure representing a first alarm of the first operational state to a shelved value representative of suppression of the first alarm. The method can further include setting a second field of a second data structure representing a second alarm of the second operational state to an activity value determined based on the received data characterizing the transition and a previous alarm associated with the second operational state.