Monday, 4 April 2016

Tips on troubleshooting Inductively Powered Systems

Our supplier Advanced Telemetrics International (ATi) recently provided some information on troubleshooting Inductively Powered Systems.  ATi are specialists in wireless and rotating telemetry systems. 

If rotating components are not powering up- which is usually indicated by the receiver displaying a voltage level outside the normal range.  Example: A receiver with a normal display range of +/- 10 VDC, may show a voltage of 13.47VDC.

You may wish to check the following:

 

Cable Connections: Unplug then plug in all cable connections between the rear of the receiver and the stationary loop. Sometimes a connector that appears to be installed correctly just isn’t seated completely in the socket.


Fuse: There is a fuse on the rear panel of the receiver that many people overlook because the receiver itself is working.
 

Stationary Loop Mechanical Interfaces: Check that all mounting faces between sections of the stationary loop and base are free from grease or oil and that fasteners are tightened sufficiently.


Stationary Loop to Collar Alignment: ATi systems are pretty forgiving on misalignment, they do work best when everything is aligned. There is normally a white or red stripe around the circumference of the collar to indicate where the stationary loop should be mounted.

   

Stationary Loop OrientationOn the captured loop type systems, typically manufactured for half shaft applications, the stationary loop has a front and rear side. The embedded wires, identifiable by the black potting compound, should be towards the collar.

We hope this information is of some assistance to you in solving your inductively powered systems problems.

If you would like any further information on ATi's Wireless Telemetry range products and you are located in Australia or New Zealand, please contact Metromatics on +61 7 3868 4255 or sales@metromatics.com.au

If outside this area, please contact ATi directly on +1 937 862 6948 or sales@atitelemetry.com




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