VIBRATION ANALYSIS CAT I (ISO 18436-2) CERTIFICATION

Do you know you need to learn more but don’t know where to start? Our CAT I course is specifically designed to help build a solid foundation for those new to this predictive maintenance tool—vibration analysis.

This 3-day seminar is intended for individuals with little or no experience in vibration analysis and prepares participants for the ISO Category II course. It introduces participants to how vibration can be properly used to detect various issues in rotating machinery.

Basic vibration theory is presented to give each student an understanding of vibration in relation to machine condition, along with practical demonstrations and classroom exercises designed to show proper data collection techniques.

The course concludes with an exam which, once successfully completed, certifies the participant as an ISO Category I Vibration Analyst.

This course is recommended for Maintenance Leaders, Operations/Production Leaders, Maintenance Skilled Trades, Vibration Analyst and Reliability Engineers.

• Understand the fundamental principles of predictive maintenance and machine vibrations.
• Properly select and use transducers and data collectors.
• Set up and execute a vibration data collection plan.
• Analyze and interpret vibration data in a structured manner.
• Use a data analyzer to diagnose mechanical faults.

• Predictive Maintenance and Machine Vibration
• Introduction to Maintenance Systems
  • Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Program
  • Steps of a Condition Monitoring Program for a Successful PdM

• Machine Vibration – Basic Theory, Part 1
• Basic Concepts of Vibration
  • Displaying Vibratory Motion

• Preparation for Data Collection
• Transducers – Choosing the Right Transducer
  • Transducers – Mounting Locations and Techniques
  • Selection Criteria
  • FFT Data Collectors
  • Real-Time Spectrum Analyzers

• Data Collection
• Setting Up a Database
  • Uploading a Route
  • Selecting the Necessary Equipment
  • Safety Precautions
  • Data Collection
  • Route Download
  • Report Printing
  • Graph Formats

• Machine Vibration – Basic Theory, Part 2
• Amplitude – The Magnitude of Motion
  • RMS, Peak, and Peak-to-Peak Conversions
  • Vibration Period
  • Analysis of Frequency Peaks and Amplitude Levels
  • Phase Relationships

• Data Processing System
• Data Collectors – Analyzers
  • Analyzer Setup

• Data Analysis
• Terminology Definitions
  • Diagnosing Vibration Problems

Little or no previous vibration experience will be required to take this class. However, no Vibration Analyst can truly be effective without some basic skills and previous experience in maintenance of the machines which will be included in the PdM program. In order to obtain certification as a Vibration Analyst ISO Category I, the participant shall, in accordance with the ISO 18436 standard, possess a minimum of 6 months of practical experience in the application of vibration analysis techniques. If the participant does not possess this experience at the time of the examination, a temporary certificate will be issued, with full certification being provided upon completion of the professional experience requirements.

3 days, with examination provided on the morning of day 4