Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide Bently Nevada Machinery Condition Monitoring 125M6113 Rev.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Copyright 2020 Baker Hughes Company. All rights reserved. Bently Nevada, Orbit Logo and Ranger Pro are registered trademarks of Bently Nevada, a Baker Hughes Business, in the United States and other countries. The Baker Hughes logo is a trademark of Baker Hughes Company. All other product and company names are trademarks of their respective holders.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Contents 1. General Safety 4 1.1 Handling and Storing Considerations 4 1.2 Personal Safety Warnings 4 1.3 Safe Disposal 5 2. Hardware 7 2.1 Intended Use 7 2.2 Compliance Information 7 2.3 Informations de conformité 7 2.4 Description 8 3. Network Design 11 2.5 System Components Required 9 3.1 Consider Sensor Range 11 3.2 Consider Battery Life 12 3.4 Plan Device Placement 13 3.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 1. General Safety 1.1 Handling and Storing Considerations Proper handling of components, best practices for system installation, and diligent inspection procedures will prolong the service life of the system. Additionally, procedures for dealing with system components that have been replaced are detailed below, to allow compliance with regulations relating to electronic waste. 1.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Hazardous Environment for Transducers WARNING HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT Risk of explosive atmosphere. Take precautionary measures to avoid electrostatic potential, especially on plastic components. Installations and maintenance tasks performed in potentially hazardous areas must be performed only after the area has been verified to be free of hazardous materials, atmospheres, and conditions.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Visit Bently.com for information on returning parts under warranty and/or requesting failure analysis. Hazardous Materials This device does not use hazardous materials outlined by RoHS or battery directive statutes.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 2.1 Intended Use 125M6113 Rev. F 2. Hardware Ranger Pro devices are intended for monitoring purposes only and should not be used in control or safety systems. 2.2 Compliance Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and contains license-exempt transmitter (s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's license-exempt RSS(s).
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 2.4 Description The Ranger Pro ISA100.11a wireless sensor measures temperature, acceleration, and velocity. Ranger Pro sensors detect acceleration using piezoelectric ceramic sensing elements in the sensor base. The sensors derive velocity from the acceleration signal. The Ranger Pro sensors also measure surface contact temperature using a sensor in the device base. The sensor reports a single temperature per device.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 2.5 System Components Required To install, configure, and use the Ranger Pro Ranger Pro wireless sensor, you need: l l l l l l l l l Lithium-thionyl chloride batteries, one per device. For approved battery types, see the Ranger Pro Warning, Special Conditions and Additional Information (document 126M6550). Battery installation tool. Ranger Pro, either or both tri-axial and uniaxial devices, with batteries installed.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Ranger Pro Components The Ranger Pro device is composed of these parts: l l l l l l Case. Contains the vibration and temperature sensors and forms the device housing (316 stainless steel body). Wireless e-module (glass-reinforced, impact-resistant PPS). E-module retaining ring (316 stainless steel body). Battery (replaceable D-sized 3.6V lithium-thionyl chloride). Battery retaining ring (316 stainless steel body).
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 3. Network Design Ranger Pro sensors operate on the 2.4 GHz band on ISA100.11a and WirelessHART networks. To enhance security, the sensors use 128-bit AES encrypted packets. Installing and configuring wireless networks is beyond the scope of this user guide. For details, refer to your vendor's wireless network documentation. Setup Overview The Ranger ProWireless Condition Monitoring Device operates on the ISA100.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 3.2 Consider Battery Life Batteries for the Ranger Pro device have a typical life of five years under the following conditions: l l l l The Ranger Pro ISA100 sensors are configured as a I/O device (not a router). Ambient temperatures under 40°C (104°F). Good quality radio frequency communications. Measurement interval of 30 minutes.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 3.4 Plan Device Placement We recommend a site survey and device placement plan for wireless installations. To plan device placement, obtain or develop an accurately scaled site plan detailing the placement of the machinery you need to monitor, including architectural details like walls and pillars. Then complete a site survey and plan. To develop a survey and plan: 1.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Where possible, minimize the distance from the access point to the furthest Ranger Pro device. 4. Plan for multiple connections for each device. o Multiple communication paths are required to increase network redundancy and prevent a single path failure that would result in a loss of communication.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 4. Installation and Configuration 4.1 Install Battery We recommend that you install batteries in Ranger Pro devices in an indoors equipment room or a similar environment. Do not replace batteries in a hazardous area. WARNING HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT Risk of explosive atmosphere. Do not install batteries in a hazardous area.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 2. Hold the device and e-module as shown. Use your thumb to press against the e-module just above the metallic tab on the case. Apply a slight radial force and push upward until the e-module is separated from the case. 3. Use the battery installation tool to remove the battery retaining ring. Turn the ring counter-clockwise. Use the magnet in the tool to lift the ring from the device case.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 4. Inspect the O-rings on the e-module and case to verify they are present, clean, and undamaged. Apply a very light coating of siliconbased O-ring grease to the O-rings. (When replacing the battery, always replace the O-rings.) The Ranger Pro device uses two O-rings to seal the unit against dust and moisture.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 8. To avoid damaging the e-module, you must first align the contact pins of the e-module with the contact points in the case. Angle the emodule and align the contact pins and back keyway. 9. Now rotate the e-module downward to align the notch on the other side of the e-module with the notch in the case and press firmly. You can feel or hear a click when it is in place. If necessary, hold the sensor in place with your finger.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 12. Verify that the device is tightly sealed. There shouldn't be any gap between the e-module retaining ring and the case, as shown below. 4.2 Configure Network Refer to your network infrastructure vendor documentation to configure gateways, device managers, backbone routers or access points as applicable. Configuration may include assigning IP addresses, wireless network IDs and wireless join keys.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Depending on the number of Ranger Pro devices and their current sleep state, provisioning can take up to several hours. If a device fails to join the network, see Reboot the Device on page 27. Before You Begin If you are using a: l l l Yokogawa or Honeywell ISA100 gateway, you must provision devices over the air. Bently Nevada Ranger Pro ISA100 gateway, Provision Using a USB NFC Reader.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F WirelessHART Sleep State The WirelessHART device radio listens for advertisements from the configured network for a onehour period at periodic intervals. This is followed by a one-hour deep sleep period, after which the device reinitiates searching for the network as it did during the first hour. This cycle continues until it successfully joins the network or is rebooted.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F b. Navigate to the Windows directory location of the device compatibility file you previously downloaded from Bently Nevada tech support. Select the capability file matching the device you want to upgrade, as shown below. Ranger Pro Device Yokogawa Model Capability File Name 70M300 Repeater GE/70M300 BHGE-RP-70M300 v6.1.CFF 70M301 Single Axis GE/70M301 BHGE-RP-70M301 v6.1.CFF 70M303 Tri-Axis GE/70M303 BHGE-RP-70M303 v6.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 10. Restart the devices that you changed. Select the Download button. The Error Check dialog box is displayed. 11. Click OK. The Download Configuration dialog box is displayed. 12. Click the check box next to each device you need to restart. Click Start Download. Restarting a device may take one or five minutes. 13. Verify the status of device(s) you restarted. a. In the Yokogawa Field Wireless Management Console, open Monitor.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Provision Using the Honeywell ISA100 Gateway Before you provision Ranger Pro devices using a Honeywell Gateway, we recommend you apply the correct device descriptor (DD) file required for each type of device. You must first obtain the ISA100.11a Device Description (DD) config file from Bently Nevada Tech Support. You only need to add a DD file to the gateway once for each device type.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Placing the NFC reader on a bare metal surface may cause interference. Insulate the NFC reader from the metal surface by placing a 2.5 cm (1 in.) thick book or similar material under the NFC reader. To provision sensors using a USB NFC reader, you need: l l l l l l Ranger Pro Configuration Software (available from Bently Nevada technical support).
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 3. Select Tools > OTA Provisioning Manager. The OTA Provisioning Manager dialog box is displayed. 4. Click the check box of one or more devices that you want to unprovision. 5. Click Reset Provisioning Information and then click Apply. The device is removed from the channel and reset to its original mode.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F To unprovision a single device using the Ranger Pro Configuration Software and a NFC reader: 1. Connect the NFC reader to the computer running the Ranger Pro software. 2. Open the Ranger Pro Configuration Software. 3. Select the NFC Manager tab. 4. Connect the USB NFC reader to the PC running the configuration software. If necessary, install any drivers required. To obtain drivers, visit the website of the USB NFC reader vendor.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 4.6 Configure Devices Use the Configuration Software to configure sensor data. You can save configuration settings as a file to your hard drive, share the settings file locally and remotely, and apply the saved settings to multiple sensors over the network.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F To modify gateways: 1. Open the Ranger Pro configuration application. 2. Select Network Manager > Gateways. Existing gateways are displayed. o To modify a gateway: a. Select the gateway and click Modify. The Modify Gateway dialog box is displayed. b. Modify the Site Name or Gateway Name. c. Click Modify Gateway. o To remove a gateway: a. Select the gateway and click Remove. The Remove Gateway dialog box is displayed. b.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 3. Select Configuration Manager > Preset Configuration. 4. Modify configuration options as needed. When complete, click Save Preset. The Windows Save As dialog box is displayed. 5. Enter a file name. Do not modify the file type (*.RPCFG). Note the directory location for future use. Click Save. To apply preset sensor configuration settings to multiple sensors: 1. Open the Ranger Pro configuration application. 2.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F To configure a Ranger Pro device using a NFC Reader: 1. Open the Ranger Pro Configuration Software. 2. Connect the USB NFC reader to the computer running the Ranger Pro software. 3. Place the Ranger Pro device upside down on the NFC reader pad. 4. Select the NFC Manager tab. All sensors and their current status are displayed. 5. Select a sensor device. Verify that the NFC status in the footer is Ready. 6.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F The severity levels are: l Green Vibration is below defined limits. Data is collected at the configured interval. Yellow o Vibration is between the lower and upper defined limits. o Acquire a dataset immediately. o Revert to collecting data at the configured interval. Red o Vibration is above the upper defined limit. o Acquire a dataset immediately.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 3. Install System 1 Ranger Pro plugin build 30XXX or later. 4. Add a compatible wireless gateway to the System 1 configuration. 5. Enable data collection. 6. (If needed) Wait for the Configuration Out-of-Date message to display. 7. (If needed) In the General properties tab, click Synchronize . Click Save. Existing System 1 Installations If needed, first update System 1 and apply any hot fixes or service packs.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Identify Location and Hardware WARNING HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT Risk of explosive atmosphere. Before mounting Ranger Pro devices in a potentially hazardous environment, verify that hazardous materials, atmospheres, and conditions have been removed or that relevant risk mitigation measures have been implemented. To select a machine mounting position and hardware: 1. Choose a mounting position on the machine housing. a.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Complete the Mounting Surface To finish the mounting surface: About Using Adhesives 1. Prepare the mounting surface. o The mounting diameter should be a minimum of 40mm (1 ½ inches) on the machine at the mounting point. o On curved surfaces, use a spot facing tool to provide a flat mounting surface. o Use a steel wire brush to remove all paint from the mounting surface. 2. Prepare the attachment point.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 3. Apply a lower-strength thread locking compound to secure the Ranger Pro device to the mounting stud or pad. 4. To improve high frequency response and reduce transverse vibration, apply a very light amount of silicone grease to the base of the device. 5. Attach the device to the machine surface and tighten the stud. a. If using the M6x1 to M8x1.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 5. Verification 5.1 Verify Network Connectivity Ranger Pro devices send data to a wireless network gateway.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide l l l l 125M6113 Rev. F Verify that each device has a good network connection. Remember that using a Ranger Pro ISA100 sensor as a router decreases its battery life. Remember to stay within the recommended number of hops per device. (See Plan Device Placement on page 13.) ISA network device managers limit the number or IO/Router enabled devices. Refer to the vendors documentation for details.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F l l If a Ranger Pro ISA100 device displays Session Timeout is not publishing data in a Yokogawa system, verify that the correct CF has been applied. Ensure that the Publication Period and Stale Limit parameter values are correct. WirelessHART: In the Gateway: o Select Devices. Verify that the dynamic device variables PV, SV, TV, QV (primary, secondary, tertiary and quartenary) are green (being published).
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Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Modbus Settings The Ranger Pro sensors publish vibration and temperature (process variable data) values as 32bit, floating point data. You can output Ranger Pro static data like vibration and temperature using the gateway's Modbus interface. To modify Modbus settings in the gateway, refer to the vendor's documentation. Phase 1 Ranger Pro Devices Devices use firmware version 01.01.06.03 or earlier.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide l l l 125M6113 Rev. F All Ranger Pro WirelessHART devices use firmware version 3.X.X.X or later. Byte Order: Refer to WirelessHART network hardware vendor documentation. Data type: float (4-bytes). Enter a point name in the format, for example, for battery life, enter HartTag.243.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 6. Maintenance The Ranger Pro device needs minimal maintenance. If a device fails, it may be due to a weak battery, environmental damage, or even a blocked wireless connection. 6.1 Monitor Battery Levels To monitor your Ranger Pro device’s battery status, use your network infrastructure software or the NFC reader and the Ranger Pro software.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F a. Select the Devices menu item. b. Select a Ranger Pro device in the device tree. c. Select Device Information. d. The Power Status field indicates the device battery status. l Using an Emerson WirelessHART gateway: a. Select the relevant sensor. b. View all published data. c. Device variable ID 243 indicates the battery status in terms of days left. d.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 6.2 Clean and Inspect Devices To clean the exterior of the Ranger Pro devices in potentially hazardous environment, use a damp cloth. Before cleaning or inspecting Ranger Pro devices in a potentially hazardous environment, verify that hazardous materials, atmospheres and conditions have been removed. CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Don’t use a device with a damaged e-module, O-rings, sensor module, or battery.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F E-module Status Good The E-Module processor is working as expected. Boot Loader Running The device can boot but is unable to start the application firmware. Use the Ranger Pro configuration software firmware manager to upgrade the firmware. Storage Status Good The E-Module internal storage is working as expected. Warning A problem has occurred with the device internal storage.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Good The sensor has been detected and is working correctly. Read Fault (Identification) The sensor identification data could not be read. Model Unrecognized The sensor identification data was successfully read but the model is not recognized. Model Unsupported The sensor identification data was successfully read but the model is not supported.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Open the Device Before opening the device, remove it from the field and operating environment. To prevent damage to the O-rings, turn the e-module retaining ring counterclockwise ½ to one turn, and then clockwise about ¼ turn, and repeat until the sensor body O-ring is exposed. For more information on how to open Ranger Pro devices, see Install Battery on page 15.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Inspect the e-module Inspect the e-module (top of the device). l l l l Verify that the enclosure, battery terminal spring, and contact pins are undamaged. Inspect the e-module battery terminal spring. Look for chemical corrosion or deposits. Verify that the e-module contact pins move freely when pressed against the sensor module contact pads. Verify the e-module housing is not cracked or degraded.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 6.4 Update Device Firmware You may on rare occasions need to update the sensor firmware. Download firmware updates from Bently Nevada technical support. You can update firmware over-the-air or using the NFC reader. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. Supported Versions System 1 19.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Download Firmware Files Before you use the Ranger Pro Configuration Software to update device firmware, you must download and add the firmware files to the Firmware Manager. To add the firmware to the Ranger Pro Configuration Software: 1. Visit Bently Nevada Tech Support and download the firmware files to your local machine. 2. Open the Ranger Pro configuration software. 3. Select the Firmware Manager tab. 4. Click Add File.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 1. Download the CF and firmware files from Bently Nevada technical support. 2. Verify that all Ranger Pro devices are provisioned, connected to the network, and joined to the gateway. 3. In the Yokogawa Field Wireless Management Console, open Monitor. 4. Choose Tools > Firmware Download Manager. The Firmware Download Manager dialog box is displayed. 5. Select the Sensor Firmware tab. Ranger Pro devices are listed. 6.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Update Sensor Firmware Using Honeywell Gateway Before you upgrade the device firmware, obtain the correct device descriptor (DD) file required for each type of Ranger Pro device from Bently Nevada technical support. You only need to add a DD file to the gateway once for each device type. To update the DD file on a Honeywell gateway, see Provision Using the Honeywell ISA100 Gateway.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Update Sensor Firmware Using WirelessHART Gateway Use the Ranger Pro configuration software to update devices on an Emerson WirelessHART gateway. Before you can update sensor firmware, be sure you have downloaded and added current versions of the firmware to the application. To update device firmware using a WirelessHART on an Emerson WirelessHART gateway: 1. Open Ranger Pro configuration software. 2.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Update Sensor Firmware Using the Ranger Pro Configuration Software When you use the Ranger Pro Configuration Software, there are two methods to update the firmware: the USB NFC reader or the over-the-air. You can only use the over-the-air method to update devices on a WirelessHART gateway. Before you can update sensor firmware, be sure you have downloaded and added current versions of the firmware to the application.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F Troubleshooting Ranger Pro Devices If a Ranger Pro Wireless Sensors fails, it may be due to a weak battery, environmental damage, or even a blocked wireless connection. To identify the status of a Ranger Pro device, see Diagnose Device Status. 6.5 Update Radio Firmware Radio firmware is rarely modified. If required, you can request radio firmware files from Bently Nevada technical support.
Ranger Pro Wireless Condition Monitoring Device User Guide 125M6113 Rev. F 6.6 Harden the System The security risk to your network when using Ranger Pro devices is like that in any distributed control system or industrial control system. You need to take all reasonable steps to properly secure these devices. At a minimum, to secure Ranger Pro devices: l l l l l Securely manage all device NFC readers. Verify that the latest firmware is installed on all NFC readers and device e-modules and sensors.
