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Does anybody has experience with these analyzers? I have been using the CMVA60 for some years now and have been very satisfied with its performance. Due to the lower price of the CMXA and the two channel capability I am considering buying one. Any pros and cons? I will be using the instrument as an independent consultant so price and reliability is of concern.
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Sorry, I am not familiar with the other unit - however, the CMVA 60 is a good investment. I have used several units, but not the one in question. But as for me, I have seen nothing that would cause me to choose another unit to date (except the CMVA 60).
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I've used both analyzers and am a big fan of the CMVA55/60. It's my go to box for much of my analysis. It's been a couple years since I used the CMXA50, but the small screen and slow processing did little for me. Yes, it's cheaper, but the difference in price is not worth the 50's shortcomings to me. Also, CMVA55/60's are prominent in the used market as well, so that may be a cost savings approach.
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SKF just released a Microlog GX series. Better than the 50. Check it out at there web site. I have had mine for a week now
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Thanks for your answers. Seems to me that the CMVA60 is the better choice.
Stephen H.: I have seen the GX series on a seminar and I agree that it looks better than the CX, but I should have pointed out that I am looking for a used instrument. Due to a low budget I can not afford a new SKF analyzer. |
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I used the 60 for over 5 years now and plan to continue to use it. good choice. Their are several places to find used ones at good prices. I would recommend Machine Analyst software over Prism4
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SKF Factory refurbished CMVA60 with warranty:
http://www.reliabilitydirect.com/used_pdm/used_skf.htm ...but hard to beat this deal on a VB3000 with Ascent software: http://maintenanceforums.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6721004131/m/1961098502 - one unit still available. |
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I have never used nor seen a SKF data collector as far as I can recall but was wondering...
I think I heard that the older SKF boxes would interface with the Entek Odyssey software platform. Is this true? If so, does anyone know if the new Microlog GX series will also interface with the Entek software product? Gary Forsythe |
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I wouldn´t go for a CMXA50. I´m actually working with one and I´m not satisfied. Very low speed processing, limited options and an enveloping who is not convincent enough to detect early high frequency problems on machinery. I´m a big CSI fan, specially because Peakvue, Entek do the job too.
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Gary Forsythe: I think the GX only interfaces with Machine Analyst.
Dave G.: Actually I have considered the Commtest VB series and this looks like a very good deal. Can you send me your E-mail adress? arild.femtegjeld@peterson.no Thanks again for all your inputs... |
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Gary
DI makes this box for several companies such as Entech. What I like about it is it's size and weight and how it is shaped. Good thought out box. They have speed up the processing alot but I'm told more speed is coming Arild I took a very good look at Commtest. I like their stuff and for the money.. can't be beat. They have Demod with around 17 or so different bands to choose from. As with all boxes, the user is the most important tool |
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Upgraded my CMVA 55 and 60 to the newer 65 version. More memory, downside is a stupid color display...If you can live with that...
Wouldnt touch a XA 50 though, maybe the XA70 (big maybe) Regards, Deepak |
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Gary, The old analyzers CMVA 10, 20, 30 did interface with odyssey. I am afraid the new ones don't but there are tools within our software toolbox to convert your old data base into the Machine Analyst platform if you would like. Ahmed H. Danish, CMRP Reliability Consultant Middle East GE Infra, Energy |
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Vibration Doctor, Please refer to the option of SEE technology for high frequency detection also a combination of filter 2 and 3 readings may be required to pinpoint the problem at hand and better improve your data. Ahmed H. Danish, CMRP Reliability Consultant Middle East GE Infra, Energy |
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Kanti, Please take a look at the Microlog MX and GX series they are found at www.skf.com I would recommend the GX for your type of work but again its your choice. Please let me also note that the GX is modular which means you only need to buy the box and whatever applications you need, you may upgrade applications anytime as well. Best Regards, Ahmed Danish Ahmed H. Danish, CMRP Reliability Consultant Middle East GE Infra, Energy |
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ArildF,
You specified that you're interested on used only, in that case CMVA60 is way to go, no question. We use both CMVA60 and GX, (not CMXA) a lot's of improvements in GX and guys like it more because of low weight, high speed, and huge memory. It is better unit for route based data collection, but for troubleshooting, even with one channel I still use CMVA60. There are some cheaper brands but you’ve got what you pay. Regards. Dragan Remember, "No whitewater or powder in BC" |
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Hi Guy's
We are looking at upgrading software and hardware. We are looking at the GX range (2 channel) with machine analyst. Or DI460 (2 channel) with DMSI software. Have any of you heard of DMSI? Also the DI 460 and GX box is the same equipment (Basically the only change will be the software.) If any of you are using the DMSI software, how does it compare with machine analyst? My fear is DMSI is relatively new, and as the DI 460 is a SKF product that in the future DMSI will not be able to support the box . |
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dmsi software is best at the moment. They were the original designers of skf software.
DI 460 is original box and most other boxes are rebadged versions of this. Icing on the cake is capability of DMSI to give you driver to any label of the boxes based on DI460. We have several units functioning with one single license of MAINTelligence. |
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Hi Guys : The CMVA60 also did interface with odyssey. Does anyone have an experience with CMVA65 ? Does CMVA65 work via odyssey ? JCLin |
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