How to Report Vibration Analysis in Spartakus APM

Vibration analysis plays a crucial role in predictive maintenance, helping maintenance teams detect early signs of equipment failure before they escalate into costly breakdowns. However, reporting and managing vibration data efficiently can be a challenge, especially when relying on spreadsheets and scattered documentation.

That’s where Spartakus Asset Performance Management (APM) comes in. While not a vibration analysis tool itself, Spartakus APM streamlines the process by standardizing vibration reporting. This ensures consistency, improves decision-making, and ultimately enhances the reliability of your assets.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of reporting vibration analysis in Spartakus APM solution and show you how to leverage its features for a seamless workflow.

Workflow for Reporting Vibration Data

Collecting Vibration Data

The first step in your vibration analysis process is to collect data from your assets. This is typically done using a handheld data collector that measures vibration levels across various points on each asset.

Logging Vibration Data in Spartakus APM

Spartakus APM makes logging your vibration data easier by eliminating the need for manually exporting raw data into Excel or other tools. While the vibration analysis itself is performed in dedicated vibration analysis software, Spartakus APM streamlines the reporting process by allowing you to document and manage findings efficiently:

• Adding Specific Failure Modes: Document any identified failure modes, such as imbalance, misalignment, or looseness, that might be affecting the asset.
• Including Observations: Capture any relevant observations that could provide additional context for the asset’s health.
• Uploading Images: Spartakus allows you to upload pictures, making it easier to document and visualize issues for future reference.

How to report vibration in Spartakus APM

Step 1: Access the Route Planner

Spartakus APM’s Route Planner feature allows you to manage your vibration routes with ease.

Step 2: Start the Route

Once the route is initiated, the assets will appear in the left-hand panel. From there, select the first asset and begin the route.

Step 3: Enter the data

Based on the data you collected from your analysis software, select the correct “New result” in Spartakus APM.

If you select “OK” or “Follow Closely,” you’ll be directed to the next asset.

For the other three options, you’ll be taken to a form where you can enter all relevant details about your findings.

Step 4: Fill the details

Here, you can fill in the details related to the detected anomaly. Most of the information is automatically populated using dropdown lists.

Documenting Anomalies

As mentioned above in the step 3, if the vibration data reveals any anomalies, Spartakus APM will open a form for you to provides a structured way to document the issue.

For each anomaly, you’ll need to specify:

Details of the Issue: A clear description of the anomaly and how it affects the asset.

Failure Mode Classification: Select the type of failure mode based on predefined options.

Priority Level: Indicate the criticality of the issue to help prioritize maintenance actions.

Auto-Progression and Alert Management

Once you’ve completed the data entry for one asset, Spartakus APM automatically moves you to the next one in the route.

If there is an existing alert for an asset, like this:

Spartakus APM prompts you to:

• Confirm if the issue persists.
• Mark it as resolved if the issue has been addressed.
• Cancel the alert if it is no longer relevant

Conclusion

By using Spartakus APM, you can eliminate inefficiencies, standardize your reports, and ensure that critical insights don’t get lost in scattered files.

With features like structured data entry, automated workflows, and alert management, Spartakus APM helps maintenance teams make faster, more informed decisions, ultimately preventing unexpected downtime and improving operational efficiency.