SKF Machine

Analyst /HMI
Human Machine Interface Software

Features
User friendly graphical
monitoring interface for
operators, analysts and
supervisors
Powerful tools simplify
analysis of complex data
Easy to set-up and
customize
SKF Machine Analyst /
HMI is a Human Machine
Interface application that
is part of the SKF Machine
Suite family of asset
optimization software. The
application enables an
efficient, effective and timely
response to changes in
machine condition before
they impact production or
product quality.

Figure 1. Overview.

The SKF Machine Analyst /HMI software

provides operations, maintenance and vibration
analysis personnel with a means to apply a

pro-active approach to keeping plant machinery

up and running. It enables the sharing of
important machine information while facilitating
effective communication across functional
lines all with the objective of keeping the
plant operating optimally. User-friendly
graphical displays instantly present machine
status information from the on-line monitoring
system, providing the specific information
needed by the range of plant users.

Information for production

By providing up-to-the-minute machine
status information, the SKF Machine Analyst /
HMI software gives control room personnel a
significant vantage point from which to manage
production activity. Because the on-line system
collects, processes and presents data roundthe-clock, operators know how their machines

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Figure 2a. Machine image with component status.

are running at any given moment in time. Actual

machine and process images displayed on-screen
indicate machine condition status in multiple dimensions.
Users can view the entire machine or drill down
to a specific section. When a change in machine
condition occurs, hot spots on the machine image
indicate the alarm by changing color and flashing (until
acknowledged).
SKF Machine Analyst /HMI software provides immediate
feedback on the effects of process changes on the
machinery itself. With rapid updating of displays at
the control room, the production team benefits from
immediate notification of the impact of adjustments,

Figure 2b. Advanced, patented analysis techniques.

giving them the ability to correct and avoid such conditions in the
future. Or, an alarm can indicate the sudden development of a
component related problem in the machine. Easily identified by a
red indicator on the display, operations can alert vibration analysis or
maintenance personnel before the problem becomes critical.
SKF Machine Analyst /HMI provides the capability for automatic,
frontline monitoring 24/7.

Identify machine problems

The vibration analysis and maintenance teams also benefit from the
SKF Machine Analyst /HMI software. Using the operators display
as a starting point, analysts can drill down to identify not only the
symptoms that led to the alarm condition, but the root causes of the
machine problem.
SKF Machine Analyst /HMI includes two post-processing techniques for
which patents are pending for significantly enhanced analysis:
Cyclic Time Averaging (CTA) enhances, then displays component
signals related to defined component speeds.

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Now, known sources of

vibration can be matched
to the actual components,
dramatically enhancing
analysis capability. A graphical
display provides the operator
or analyst with insight into
the specific source and nature
of the defect. CTA can help
identify a range of root causes
from felt or roll problems to
gearmesh defects and more.
The Harmonic Activity
Locator (HAL) condenses
harmonic patterns in an FFT
(Fast Fourier Transform)
spectrum into several simple
bar displays that indicate
Figure 3a.
specific problems such as
Overview.
bearing damage, looseness,
misalignment and others.
This powerful diagnostic function facilitates
problem detection and significantly reduces
the time involved if an analyst were to
carefully examine each and every spectrum
for such patterns.

The power to act as a team

SKF Machine Analyst /HMI displays and
translates complex and dynamic machine
data into meaningful information. Now
your maintenance, operations and vibration
analysis personnel have the precise
information they need, when they need it,
Figure 3b.
Section.

Figure 3c. Data displays.

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Analyst /HMI
Human Machine
Interface
Software

to act as a team in
improving machine and
plant reliability. Easy
to install and configure,
SKF Machine Analyst /
HMI sets itself apart
from other HMI systems
in its simplicity and
flexibility. Minimal setup time and maximum
effectiveness allow for
easy customization
and significant benefits
for any machine or
industry.

Figure 4. Data linked to machine hotspots

Hardware requirements
NETWORK
CONFIGURATION
Network Client
Operating system

Ordering information

Minimum
Requirements

Recommended
Requirements

Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3

OR Windows XP Professional

Processor with Windows

2000 or Windows XP
Professional (* Note 1)

Pentium III, 1.2

GHz

Pentium IV,
2.4 GHz or
better

RAM

512 MB

1.0 GB or more

Disk space available

(* Note 2)

100 MB

500 MB
or more

Quantity of hard drives

One (1)

One (1)

Video display

1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200

NOTE 1: These requirements apply to the SKF Machine Analyst /HMI. Other
applications running simultaneously may degrade performance.
NOTE 2: These requirements apply ONLY to SKF Machine Analyst /HMI. The
users data content will require additional disk space beyond our
recommendations.
NOTICE: SKF Machine Analyst has been tested and is released with Oracle
versions 8.1.7 and 9i. If running other versions of Oracle or multiple
Oracle versions are expected to run in the same PC environment, please
contact your local SKF Representative to inquire about compatibility.

For additional information on SKF Reliability Systems products, contact:

SKF Reliability Systems

5271 Viewridge Court San Diego, California 92123 USA

Telephone: +1 858-496-3400 FAX: +1 858-496-3531
Web Site: www.skf.com/cm
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Analyst /HMI for one (1)
workstation.
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Analyst /HMI for up to five (5)
workstations.
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Analyst /HMI for ten (10)
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