Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, comprising: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine, the measurement data being dependent on rotation of the shaft; a data processor for processing condition data dependent on the measurement data; the data processor performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2 Fn). At least one of the plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2 Fn) is a restricted function having a disabled state and an enabled state; the disabled state prohibiting complete execution of the condition monitoring function, and the enabled sate allowing execution. The apparatus allows a limited amount of use of the at least one restricted condition monitoring function; and at least one of the plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn) is an unrestricted function.

Abstract: An apparatus for analysing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, including: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine; the measurement data being dependent on rotation of the shaft; data processing element for processing condition data dependent on the measurement data; the data processing element including element for performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn), wherein the data processing element includes a Field Programmable Gate Array circuit coupled to the at least one input.

Abstract: An apparatus for analysing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, comprising: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine; said measurement data being dependent on rotation of said shaft; data processing means for processing condition data dependent on said measurement data; said data processing means comprising means for performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn), wherein said data processing means includes a Field Programmable Gate Array circuit coupled to said at least one input.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, comprising: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine, the measurement data being dependent on rotation of the shaft; a data processor for processing condition data dependent on the measurement data; the data processor performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2 Fn). At least one of the plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2 Fn) is a restricted function having a disabled state and an enabled state; the disabled state prohibiting complete execution of the condition monitoring function, and the enabled sate allowing execution. The apparatus allows a limited amount of use of the at least one restricted condition monitoring function; and at least one of the plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn) is an unrestricted function.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, comprising: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine, the measurement data being dependent on rotation of the shaft; a data processor for processing condition data dependent on the measurement data; the data processor performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2 Fn). At least one of the plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2 Fn) is a restricted function having a disabled state and an enabled state; the disabled state prohibiting complete execution of the condition monitoring function, and the enabled sate allowing execution. The apparatus allows a limited amount of use of the at least one restricted condition monitoring function; and at least one of the plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn) is an unrestricted function.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, comprising: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine, the measurement data being dependent on rotation of the shaft; a data processor for processing condition data dependent on the measurement data; the data processor performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2 Fn). At least one of the plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2 Fn) is a restricted function having a disabled state and an enabled state; the disabled state prohibiting complete execution of the condition monitoring function, and the enabled sate allowing execution. The apparatus allows a limited amount of use of the at least one restricted condition monitoring function; and at least one of the plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn) is an unrestricted function.

Abstract: An apparatus for analysing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, comprising: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine; said measurement data being dependent on rotation of said shaft; data processing means for processing condition data dependent on said measurement data; said data processing means comprising means for performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn), wherein said data processing means includes a Field Programmable Gate Array circuit coupled to said at least one input.

Abstract: An apparatus for analysing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, includes: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine, the measurement data being dependent on rotation of the shaft; and a data processing device for processing condition data dependent on the measurement data. The data processing device includes a device for performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn), wherein the data processing device includes a Field Programmable Gate Array circuit coupled to the at least one input.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, comprising: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine, the measurement data being dependent on rotation of the shaft; a data processor for processing condition data dependent on the measurement data; the data prossessor performing a plurility of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2 Fn). At least one of the plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn) is a restricted function having a disabled state and an enabled state; the disabled state prohibiting complete execution of the condition monitoring function, and the enabled state allowing execution. The apparatus allows a limited amount of use of the at least one restricted condition monitoring function; and at least one of the plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn) is an unresticted function.

Abstract: A system for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft and a machine body with a measuring point includes a client part communicating with a supplier part computer via a communications network. The client part includes a sensor attachable at the measuring point for generating measurement data dependent on shaft rotation, an analysis apparatus for analyzing the condition of the machine based on the measurement data, the analysis apparatus having at least one input receiving the measurement data, a data processor for processing condition data dependent on the measurement data, the data processor including an element for performing condition monitoring functions and a Logger registering their use, a communication port coupled to the data processor and connectable to the communications network to communicate with the supplier part computer. The analysis apparatus can deliver registered use information to the supplier part computer via the communication port.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing the condition of a machine, comprising: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine; data processing means for processing condition data dependent on said measurement data; said data processing means comprising means for performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn); and a logger for registering use of at least two of said condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn); wherein said logger is adapted to register use of a first condition monitoring function a first rate; and said logger is adapted to register use a second condition monitoring function at a second rate.

Abstract: In a system for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft and a measuring point, a client part communicates with a supplier part. The client part includes: at least one sensor at the measuring point generating measurement data dependent on shaft rotation; an apparatus analyzing machine condition based on the measurement data by processing condition data and measurement data, including performing condition monitoring functions and registering use thereof; a communication port communication with the supplier part computer; a user input/output interface coupled to the data processor; a request generator to request usage amount for at least one condition monitoring function using the interface, the analysis apparatus supplying the request to the supplier part computer through the communication port; a key receiver for at least one condition monitoring function; a key verifier; and a device to change a parameter controlling allowed use responsive to an accepted key code.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft includes at least one input receiving shaft rotation dependent measurement data from a sensor surveying a measuring point of the machine, and a data processor processing condition data dependent on the measurement data. The data processor performs condition monitoring functions (CMFs). At least one of the CMFs is restricted, having disabled/enabled states, prohibiting/allowing CMF execution, respectively. The apparatus is arranged to allow limited use of the restricted CMF. At least one of the plurality of CMFs is an unrestricted function. The apparatus further includes a logger registering use of the at least one restricted CMF. The apparatus is arranged to change the state of a restricted CMF from enabled disabled when the registered use indicates that the limited use is consumed. The apparatus allows execution of the unrestricted function irrespective of amount of use.

Abstract: A system for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft and a machine body with a measuring point includes a client part communicating with a supplier part computer via a communications network. The client part includes: a sensor attachable at the measuring point for generating measurement data dependent on shaft rotation; an analysis apparatus for analyzing the condition of the machine based on the measurement data, the analysis apparatus having at least one input receiving the measurement data; a data processor for processing condition data dependent on the measurement data, the data processor including an element for performing condition monitoring functions and a logger registering their use; a communication port coupled to the data processor and connectable to the communications network to communicate with the supplier part computer. The analysis apparatus can deliver registered use information to the supplier part computer via the communication port.

Abstract: An apparatus for analysing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, includes: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine, the measurement data being dependent on rotation of the shaft; and a data processing device for processing condition data dependent on the measurement data. The data processing device includes a device for performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn), wherein the data processing device includes a Field Programmable Gate Array circuit coupled to the at least one input.

Abstract: In a system for analysing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft and a measuring point, a client part communicates with a supplier part. The client part includes: at least one sensor at the measuring point generating measurement data dependent on shaft rotation; an apparatus analyzing machine condition based on the measurement data by processing condition data and measurement data, including performing condition monitoring functions and registering use thereof; a communication port communication with the supplier part computer; a user input/output interface coupled to the data processor; a request generator to request usage amount for at least one condition monitoring function using the interface, the analysis apparatus supplying the request to the supplier part computer through the communication port; a key receiver for at least one condition monitoring function; a key verifier; and a device to change a parameter controlling allowed use responsive to an accepted key code.

Abstract: An apparatus for analysing the condition of a machine, comprising: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine; data processing means for processing condition data dependent on said measurement data; said data processing means comprising means for performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn); and a logger for registering use of at least two of said condition monitoring functions (F1, F2, Fn); wherein said logger is adapted to register use of a first condition monitoring function a first rate; and said logger is adapted to register use a second condition monitoring function at a second rate.

Abstract: An apparatus for analysing the condition of a machine, comprising: at least one input for receiving measurement data from a sensor for surveying a measuring point of the machine; data processing means for processing condition data dependent on said measurement data; said data processing means comprising means for performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions (F1, F2,Fn); and a logger for registering use of at least one of said condition monitoring functions (F1, F2,Fn).