Online monitoring

Schaeffler (UK) has supplied five FAG WiPro s condition monitoring systems to wind farm developer and operator Fred.Olsen Renewables (FOR) at the Crystal Rig wind farm in Scotland. A further 20 such systems will be installed at a later date.

These online systems continuously monitor the condition of the main rotor bearings, gearbox and generators, with Schaeffler UK also providing remote monitoring services on a 24/7 basis.

Schaeffler's FAG WiPro s is suitable for the permanent monitoring of wind turbines. The system is compact, with the monitoring unit and multiplexer integrated in a single unit, offering a high degree of flexibility for users.

The system combines all control modules into a single housing, which measures just 260 x 150 x 90mm, enabling easy installation in control cabinets. The integrated multiplexer enables the recording of signals from up to eight different sensors.

Data can be analysed directly on site at the central control station or can be retrieved via a TCP/IP communications link and analysed by the end user or by Schaeffler.