Metso has integrated machinery condition analysis technology in the metsoDNA CR automation system. The application is called DNAmachineAssessor. Process operators and maintenance staff now have first-hand access to machine vibration data and mechanical component condition analysis through the same user interface which is used to measure and control the process and product quality.

New metsoDNA CR system features have been developed to enable high frequency I/O and digital signal processing. The operator interface includes new easy-to-interpret displays for more detailed analysis of vibration signals and spectra.

One common view for all users helps operators and maintenance personnel work together collaboratively to detect and solve developing mechanical problems quickly and effectively. Operators can take immediate action to lessen vibrations, avoid failures and alert maintenance personnel to severe problems or those which are just starting to develop. Maintenance staff have access to the same online vibration data in engineering terminals in the maintenance shop where they can perform more detailed diagnostics to determine the root causes. Maintenance planning and actions are determined in a timely and costeffective manner.

With all process and machinery condition information consolidated in one system, machinery vibrations can be related to the process conditions, allowing more effective problem solving capability. Data links or manual data collection from different systems are no longer required.

Investment costs are lower with a single integrated system. All applications share the same system components such as user interface and historical data base. Also, system maintenance is more efficient when only one engineering environment is needed.