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Select the right asset

Choose equipment that will clearly demonstrate value during your predictive maintenance (PdM) proof of concept.

• Avoid highly critical assets — they often fail too infrequently during a pilot.

• Instead, choose equipment with:

  • Known failure patterns

  • Higher frequency of issues

  • Lower repair cost and complexity

Smaller or non-critical machines are ideal because they:

• Provide more opportunities to detect faults

• Allow faster validation of predictions

• Encourage quicker maintenance response

Mount the vibration sensor

For rotating equipment such as pumps and motors, proper placement is critical for accurate data.

Mount sensors:

• On both sides of the shaft coupling
• Radially to the shaft rotation
• As close to the bearing housing as possible

This positioning ensures the strongest vibration signal and best fault detection.

Recommended locations:

• Motor bearing housing
• Pump bearing housing

In the image to the right, the primary mounting locations are shown as orange-highlighted VVB sensors on the motor and pump bearing housings.

Optional (for larger assets):

• Non-drive end (NDE) of motor or pump for additional coverage

Use the magnetic mount (temporary placement)

Before permanent installation:

1. Attach the VVB sensor to the magnetic mount using the supplied M8 set screw

2. Place the sensor on the bearing housing

3. Test and confirm the optimal mounting location

Once confirmed, proceed with permanent mounting if required.

Wire the io-key

Power the device:

• Connect the M12 female connector (E80121) to the power port on the io-key

• Plug the E80121 into a standard wall outlet

This provides quick and simple power for a proof of concept setup.

Connect the vibration sensor:

• The io-key supports up to 2 sensors

• Connect the sensor using an EVC044 patch cord

• Plug it into either IO-Link port on the io-key