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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2004
Filed:
May. 13, 2002
Dan R. Shupe, Milford, OH (US);
Kevin E. Kramb, Lebanon, OH (US);
David J. Bibelhausen, Mainville, OH (US);
Donn V. Stoutenburg, Westerville, OH (US);
David P. Trumpy, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Entek Ird International Corporation, Milford, OH (US);
Abstract
A monitoring and protection technique for machine systems includes providing multiple processors within a monitoring module. A first processor generally performs management functions, such as data communications control, memory management, and so forth. A second processor performs complex calculations that provide data to the first processor. The module may be specifically adapted to applications, such as vibration monitoring, in which case the second processor may perform analysis of received signals to derive vibrational data that forms the basis for decisions for energizing or de-energizing relay circuitry used to control the machine system or an alarm.