scope:

This document provides an introduction how to apply performance monitoring and diagnostics for machines, group of machines up to complete industrial installation (equipment) typically covering the whole lifetime of the machines. This document is intended to: ? introduce the terminology specifically related to performance monitoring and diagnostics of machines; ? describe the types of performance monitoring and diagnostics procedure and their merits; ? provide guidance on installation of performance monitoring and diagnostics systems; ? outline methods and requirements for carrying out performance monitoring and diagnostics of machines; ? provide information on data interpretation, and assessment criteria and reporting requirements; This document includes testing procedures for determining the accuracy of performance monitoring and diagnostics systems and procedures (incl. providing inputs for benchmarking the performance of equipment).