Baker NetEP On-line
Motor Analysis System
Baker NetEP
On-line Motor Analysis System
Introduction
The Baker NetEP On-line Motor Analysis System is a
permanently-installed motor system monitoring solution
that continuously acquires health and performance data
on electric motors and the rotating machine systems
they operate.
With the NetEP, maintenance professionals can gather
performance data on critical motors around the clock,
and monitor the condition of their rotating equipment
from the convenience and safety of a central office
– or from anywhere with access to the internet. The
system can help to substantially reduce or eliminate
costly downtime by providing information that improves
maintenance decision-making and planning.
The NetEP represents a new paradigm in predictive
maintenance for rotating equipment. It essentially
enables an organization’s critical motor assets to
communicate when they are malfunctioning or
experiencing a problem that could lead to failures
or downtime. Motor maintenance programs are too
often characterized by reactive approaches to motor
failures, and rely upon testing to troubleshoot a given
How NetEP works
motor’s condition. These snapshots can help determine
if a motor requires replacement or repair, but the data Motor systems include three fundamental elements:
acquired often doesn’t reveal transient or infrequent the power source, the motor, and the mechanism that
motor system issues that impact motor performance or places a load on the motor, such as a pump or fan. The
lead to failure. NetEP monitors motor systems for any degradation
of performance, poor power quality and adverse load
The NetEP goes beyond what portable testing does
conditions. It generates alerts, such as excessive current
by providing data that shows trends over time. This
which could indicate a problem.
maximizes visibility into motor system health and
performance. It is not designed to replace route-based The NetEP tracks motor on/off cycles, determines
maintenance tests using portable equipment. Instead, it load mismatches and identifies any adverse load
complements the use of portable motor analyzers such oscillations or overloads. Performance data and problem
as the Baker AWA-IV or Baker EXP4000 to minimize notifications are promptly delivered to the operator
catastrophic motor failures and costly unplanned console.
downtime. It can also be used to supply motor system
data to an OPC standard server for use with an Built upon the proven technologies of the Baker
organization’s unique maintenance management and EXP4000 Dynamic Motor Analyzer, the NetEP features
asset analysis systems. proprietary data collection mechanisms that are coupled
with standardized computer server and network
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protocols. A single NetEP an collect data from up to 32 threshold limits are crossed.
motors using any combination of up to seven different
The NetEP monitors all three phases of voltage and
voltage busses. Multiple NetEPs can be connected to
current at 20,000 samples per second.
a single computer server over Ethernet, enabling users
to monitor hundreds of motors from a central location,
NetEP architecture overview
anywhere in the world.
The NetEP device (cabinet) is the measurement engine. It
The NetEP operates with a single voltage measurement
connects to an Ethernet network for data transfer to the
connection per voltage bus, and current sensors installed
server.
at each motor being monitored. Two data acquisition
methods are provided: power quality (acquired every ten The NetEP server manages data storage and
seconds) and time waveforms (acquired once per hour). communication to networked computing resources
The unit analyzes more than 100 electrical parameters; (i.e. the customer’s computer network, data storage
for 28 of these, it generates alerts if user-defined resources, and the user interface client). This server,
Desktop or
laptop PC
480 V 600 V 2300 V 4160 V 4160 V 13800 V 13800 V
BAKER NetEP
Database
server
Site
network
A diagram showing an example of a NetEP installation. The NetEP can monitor up to seven voltage
buses, with up to 32 motors in total.
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A time waveform plot of a VFD-driven motor, showing voltage and current, with a phasor diagram.
which is supplied by the customer, must run an SQL watch, caution and warning flags are employed to alert
database. maintenance professionals that a machine condition
needs attention. The software also allows an operator
Megger Motor Condition Surveyor NetEP is the user
to mark and analyze a motor’s rotor bar condition
interface client.
by automatically locating rotor bar signatures. An
integrated database of 30,000 bearings helps to identify
Surveyor NetEP software potential bearing faults.
The Surveyor NetEP software constitutes the operator
console. It’s a Windows PC application which connects
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
to the database that holds data from the NetEP devices. Monitoring
The software automatically compares collected data to The NetEP can monitor any three phase induction motor
user-defined limits, and indicates the condition of the or generator. In addition, it will capture the activities
motor system via five status levels. The condition of of motors in VFD applications, allowing for analysis
each motor is displayed in an alarm view using a color- of behavior and performance. VFD drives have often
coded scheme, which is consistently used throughout created problems for maintenance professionals and
the software, including the motor tree, for easy for the first time comprehensive diagnosis of motor
identification of motor status. problems are facilitated even under the most demanding
VFD operations.
The motor tree view displays maps of voltage buses
and machine hierarchy within the facility or plant. The
Data collection, management and
multi-motor view allows a user to monitor the status of
motors connected to each NetEP from a single desktop trend analysis
or laptop screen. The software’s markers, cursors, box
zoom function, scale sliders and other tools make it The Surveyor NetEP software delivers data at regular
easy to navigate through large amounts of data quickly, intervals on more than 100 motor condition parameters,
confirm alarms, and make informed decisions about and can be set with alarms on up to 38 of them. Some
machine maintenance and operational processes. parameters can be set to acquire trend data every ten
seconds, while others can be set to gather data once per
Because the NetEP works continuously, a series of hour.
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A spectrum plot with markers indicating significant frequencies. Users can add markers to aid analysis.
There are two types of data acquisition: QQ Motor speed
QQ Percent load
QQ Power quality: This is the default mode for each
motor. The NetEP automatically polls each motor to Current monitoring identifies:
acquire data on power quality, distortion peak levels,
QQ Overloading
unbalances, crest factor and other parameters.
QQ High resistance connections
QQ Time waveform acquisition: The NetEP gathers
spectral data for current, torque and voltage, in QQ Misconnections
addition to motor speed, rotor bar, eccentricity, QQ Iron saturation
power out, percent load, percent efficiency, effective QQ Improperly wound motors
service factor, input power, power factor, torque time
waveform and KVAr data. Current/voltage spectrum monitoring
identifies:
QQ Saturation problems
Monitoring capabilities
QQ Broken rotor bars
QQ Eccentricity
Power quality monitoring identifies:
QQ Improper tap settings on supply transformers Torque monitoring identifies:
QQ Poorly distributed single-phase loads QQ Mechanical issues
QQ Overloaded (saturating) supply transformers QQ Transient overloading
QQ Missing or open power factor correction capacitors QQ Mechanical imbalances
QQ Voltage surges/sags QQ Bearing problems
QQ Cavitation
Motor performance monitoring identifies:
QQ Worn impellers
QQ Thermal overloading of the motor and machine
QQ Deterioration from heat-related issues
QQ Motor efficiency
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Inspecting a torque plot which shows transient anomalies
Technical capabilities and Surveyor NetEP software capabilities
specifications QQ At-a-glance condition status for all machines
QQ View multiple NetEPs on a single display
QQ Continuously monitor more than 100 parameters on
QQ Dashboard view of more than 100 measurements
up to 32 motors
QQ Time waveform displays
QQ Connect to motors using up to seven voltage buses
QQ Spectrum plots with markers
QQ Measurements include: Peak, RMS, THD, TD,
CF, unbalance, power factor, input power and QQ Trend information
symmetrical components for each V, I phase (and in QQ Machine, alarm, voltage bus editing
total) QQ Torque time waveform and spectrum
QQ Spectrum acquisition (three phases, voltage and QQ Alarm acknowledgement
current) QQ Data retention/storage
QQ Time waveform acquisition
Additional specifications
QQ Torque time waveform, torque spectrum
QQ Speed QQ Local-area network: Ethernet 802.4 standard
10/100/1000 Base T
QQ Eccentricity
QQ AC input power: 110V–240V
QQ Power out
QQ Current transformers (CTs): 5A–2000A, up to 150
QQ Percent load
ft CT signal runs on CAT V cable, 25 kHz signal
QQ Percent efficiency acquisition
QQ Effective service factor QQ Computers, data storage and computer network
Identify predictive maintenance opportunities connectivity is provided by customer
QQ Set alarm limits for parameters Server requirements
QQ Display trends for parameters QQ Server processing capability: 2 GHz or faster CPU
with 64-bit support and at least 2 cores
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QQ Memory: at least 2 GB; 4GB or more recommended
QQ Disk space: at least 10 GB of free disk space per NetEP
QQ Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2012 or later; Windows 8 or later
QQ Local-area network connection: 10/100/1000 Base T
QQ Database: Microsoft SQL or SQL Express
QQ IP address: static
QQ Power source: UPS (uninterruptible power supply)
A time waveform plot showing the startup phase of a VFD-driven motor.
Torque history showing a fluctuating load on the motor.
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Service
Megger provides worldclass global technical support for its motor test and monitoring
equipment. You can always call our technical support team at no charge on +1 800-752-8272
(in the US) or +1 970-282-1200 from outside the USA, or send email to
baker.tech-support@megger.com.
From routine calibration to repairs and upgrades for static or dynamic analyzers, our
experienced technicians will return your equipment in top condition with fast turnaround and
courteous service. Contact Megger’s motor test and monitoring product service at
+1 970-282-6079, or email our service team at baker.service@megger.com.
Training
Want to get the most out of your investment in your Baker NetEP electric motor analysis
system? Megger provides training on dynamic motor monitoring and analysis at its training
center in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, or at customer locations on-site, around the globe.
Training courses include introductory and advanced seminars on dynamic motor testing that
allow you to get the most out of your NetEP. For more information, or for reservations, call
+1 970-282-1200 or send an email to baker.sales@megger.com. You can also check out our
training schedule at megger.com/baker.
Product Support Plans
Maximize your Baker NetEP’s uptime and performance with Megger electric motor analyzer
Product Support Plans (PSPs). These plans assure the fastest turnarounds for service and
calibration beyond the standard warranty. For more information about PSPs, contact your local
Megger sales representative. In the U.S. call +1 970-282-1200. For global contacts, visit the
electric motor test and monitoring solutions website megger.com/baker to find a country
representative, or send an email to baker.sales@megger.com.
Megger Baker Instruments
4812 McMurry Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
Tel: +1 970-282-1200
baker.sales@megger.com
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