Baker EXP4000

Dynamic Motor Analyzer

Baker EXP4000
Dynamic Electric Motor Analyzer

Introduction motors while they are in operation. The analyzer

can be connected at a motor junction box, at the
Maintenance professionals need to minimize repair instrumentation cabinet, inside a motor control cabinet
costs associated with unexpected motor failures and (MCC), or from the outside of an MCC equipped with
production downtime. The Baker EXP4000 Dynamic an EP1000 Dynamic Motor Link.
Motor Analyzer is a motor system monitoring and
It’s often hard to determine whether the root cause
troubleshooting tool that helps maintenance personnel
of a given motor problem is electrical or mechanical.
to minimize failures and maximize the uptime of the
The EXP4000 is an effective troubleshooting tool, and
machine systems that drive their businesses.
clearly detects when a problem is electrical (e.g., when it
The EXP4000 uses advanced software algorithms to involves an issue within the motor, or power quality) or
monitor and assess conditions across a motor/machine mechanical (such as an over-load, or poor application of
system that impact the health and performance of the
the motor). It is also a powerful predictive maintenance
motor. It evaluates the quality of power fed to a motor,
asseses motor performance indicators, and examines the tool that tracks multiple parameters to identify trends
amount and condition of the load. This insight makes that indicate potential problems. Such trends can also be
the EXP4000 a powerful predictive maintenance and used to troubleshoot an issue to avoid any recurrance of
troubleshooting solution. the problem with the same machinery.

The EXP4000 is designed for rigorous use by The bottom line is that the EXP4000 can help
maintenance personnel in the field. Whether plugged maintenance organizations avoid costly repairs and
into a power source or running on its batteries, it unnecessary downtime.
can be taken into industrial environments to monitor

The user interface of

the Baker EXP4000
dynamic motor
analyzer features an
at-a-glance summary
of power, motor and
machine condition.

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Portable, battery-powered
and rugged, the Baker
EXP4000 is perfect for
predictive maintenance or
troubleshooting.

Test domains PCs. Reports are easy to print with connection to any
Windows-compatible, plug-and-play printer.
The Microsoft Windows-based Baker EXP4000 acquires
The EXP4000 hardware and software are designed for
data in several testing domains. These include:
intuitive use. Software features include graphically-
QQ Power quality displayed data such as phasor diagrams, three-phase
QQ Machine performance currents and voltages, instantaneous voltage and
QQ Current symmetrical components. This provides an operator with
QQ Spectrum valuable power information as well as the means to
QQ Torque ensure the analyzer is properly connected. The analyzer
QQ Variable-frequency drives simplifies the monitoring process using test thresholds
QQ Continuous monitoring to provide at-a-glance red-yellow-green results for the
QQ Transient analysis following test domains: current, power quality, machine
QQ Efficiency performance, spectrum, torque and VFD.

Collected test data can be captured and stored for use Current
in reports, maintenance records and trend analysis.
The standardized database format (Microsoft Access) Problems such as over-loading, poor connections,
is compatible with a wide range of report generation misconnections, iron saturation and miswound motors
and retrieval tools used by maintenance organizations. are difficult to detect without the right equipment.
Records of multiple motors with data from multiple The EXP4000 evaluates current and current imbalances
EXP4000 reports are easily created on the analyzer to assess the overall electrical condition of the motor/
itself, and can be combined with other reports that machine system.
can be shared with other users on desktop and laptop

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 Power quality
The EXP4000 identifies power quality problems that can
stress a motor, such as distortion, imbalances or improper
levels. The instrument monitors power, voltage and current
levels/imbalances, and total as well as harmonic distortion.
These can identify such problems as:

QQ improper tap settings on supply transformers

QQ poorly-distributed single-phase loads
QQ VFDs without proper filtration
QQ excessive non-harmonic frequencies on a given VFD
QQ improper filters
QQ missing or open power-factor correction capacitors
QQ high-resistance connections
QQ Machine performance
Maintenance staff often do not detect problems with
operating equipment that could lead to motor failure,
such as thermal overloads or machine degradation that
puts undue stress on a motor. The EXP4000 evaluates
The EXP4000 provides views of various measurements with
the operational health and performance of a motor, and
user-defined thresholds. identifies stress-inducing problems at their source. The
instrument analyzes effective service factor, load, operating
conditions and efficiency.

Spectrum
The EXP4000 gives a detailed power analysis view.
Hard-to-detect issues such as broken rotor bars or bearing
faults can be detected with the instrument’s spectrum
analysis capabilities, including demodulated spectrum,
harmonics and rotor bar tests, which help to determine
mechanical vs. electrical issues. These capabilities are
enhanced by zoomable, high resolution spectrum plots, and
high sample rate. The user can set frequency markers on a
graph that are specific to a given machine system’s design.

Time waveforms
Time waveforms are essential for swift identification of
underlying causes of warning or caution level parameters
and transient conditions. They graphically represent voltage,
current and torque vs. time.

Torque
The innovative torque analysis capabilities within the
EXP4000 can expose torque-related problems. The torque
time and spectrum signatures are used to diagnose
mechanical problems, and to clearly identify transient
conditions. Users can accurately identify such issues as over-
torque, over-load, cavitation, bearing problems, mechanical
imbalances, eccentricities, misaligned shafts and more.

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 Transient startup
Accurately troubleshooting any motor system issues at
start-up and diagnosing timing issues involves discerning
if a problem is with the power fed to the motor, the motor
itself, or the load. The EXP4000 monitors and displays 6000
samples per second for all three phases of current and
voltage, and torque. The user can zoom in, pan and move
a cursor to read values from specific points on the graphs.
Common uses are setting relay points, viewing soft start
stages, identifying over-torquing with heavy loads, and
identifying which phase tripped on startup (V or I).

VFD monitoring
VFDs pose a unique set of challenges for maintenance
professionals. The EXP4000 can monitor and effectively
troubleshoot this increasingly popular motor drive type. The
analyzer displays the V/Hz relationship with respect to time,
as well as real-time speed and torque, which means that
short-duration problems can be caught and analyzed. The
EXP4000 also exposes flaws in the loop design between the The EXP4000’s rotor bar spectrum analysis graph.

VFD and load sensors, and can help optimize the switching
speed settings to minimize harmonics (heat) and maximize
low current and high efficiency. These capabilities are
valuable for setup, commissioning and troubleshooting.
Torque spectrum and time waveform are just
two of the EXP4000’s many powerful graphical
representations of machine health and performance.

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 A technician using an EXP4000 analyzer connected to an EP1000 port at an MCC.

Continuous monitoring EXP4000 identifies poorly performing motors with

accurate assessments of efficiency within their current
Machine system issues that occur infrequently are easy
applications. This is especially valuable for motor
to miss with short-term or route-based monitoring. The
replacement decision support.
EXP4000 can continuously monitor machine systems for
several days to capture these events using event triggers
Full-spectrum PdM
on up to 41 parameters.
The EXP4000 gives industrial maintenance organizations
DC monitoring a powerful tool to troubleshoot problems and avoid
issues that would result in costly repairs and unplanned
The EXP4000 provides the means to monitor voltages
downtime. When coupled with Megger’s static motor
and currents in a DC motor’s operational environment.
analyzers such as the Baker AWA-IV, maintenance
Spectrum analysis of these signals helps identify issues
professionals can minimize unexpected failures while
that are otherwise hard to detect or assess.
maximizing uptime of motors and the machinery
they depend upon. Contact your local representative
Efficiency
for a demonstration, or to learn how the EXP4000
The ability to identify under-performing motors can improve your organization’s predictive motor
has become increasingly necessary with today’s maintenance program.
focus on energy conservation and efficiency. The

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 Service
Megger provides worldclass global technical support for its motor test and monitoring equipment. You can always
call our technical support team at no charge on +1 800-752-8272 (in the US) or +1 970-282-1200 from outside the
USA, or send email to [email protected].

From routine calibration to repairs and upgrades for static or dynamic analyzers, our experienced technicians will
return your equipment in top condition with fast turnaround and courteous service. Contact Megger’s motor test and
monitoring product service at +1 970-282-6079, or email our service team at [email protected].

Training
Want to get the most out of your investment in your electric motor analyzer? Megger provides training on dynamic
motor test and monitoring methods at its training center in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, or at customer locations on-
site, around the globe. Training courses include introductory and advanced seminars on dynamic motor testing that
allow you to get the most out of your EXP4000. For more information, or for reservations, call +1 970-282-1200 or
send an email to
[email protected]. You can also check out our training schedule at www.megger.com/baker.

Product Support Plans

Maximize your EXP4000 analyzer’s uptime and performance with Megger electric motor analyzer Product Support
Plans (PSPs). These plans assure the fastest turnarounds for repairs and calibration beyond the standard warranty.
For more information about PSPs, contact your local Megger sales representative. In the U.S. call +1 970-282-1200;
for global contacts, visit the electric motor test and monitoring solutions website www.megger.com/baker to find a
country representative, or send an email to [email protected].

Baker EXP4000 specifications

Input power 110 - 250V AC, 50/60 Hz. Integrated power supply.

Maximum rated measurement/test voltage 1000V AC, 500V DC (existing PTs and CTs are used for high voltage applications)

Current transformers (portable) 10A, 40A / 400A (switchable), 150A, 1000A, 3000A

Power entry module

Portable voltage connection (1)
Connections (Amphenol military twist type)
Portable current connection (1)
EP port (1)

Width: 44.5 cm (17.5 in)

Dimensions (case) Length: 29.2 cm (11.5 in)
Height: 22.2 cm (8.75 in)

Weight 6.8 kg (15 lb)

500 GB hard drive

4 GB memory
Computer specifications Battery and AC power
Microsoft Windows 10 operating system
USB port

Industrial standards NEMA MG-1, IEEE 519, EN61000-2-2, EN61000-2-7, VDE 839-2-2

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Related products

EP1000 Dynamic Motor Link

The EP1000 is a permanently installed
interface which makes it safe, easy and quick
to connect the EXP1000 analyzer to a motor.
Installed in an MCC, the EP1000 includes
a low-voltage front panel connector which
allows a technician to use the EXP4000
without opening the cabinet.

Baker NetEP On-Line Motor Analysis System

The Baker NetEP is a permanently installed
motor system monitoring solution that works
continuously to acquire health and performance
data on up to 32 electric motors and the
rotating machine systems they operate. With
the NetEP, maintenance professionals can gather
performance data on critical motors around
the clock, 365 days a year, and monitor the
condition of their rotating equipment from the
convenience and safety of a central office or
remote location.

Megger Baker Instruments

4812 McMurry Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
Tel: +1 970-282-1200

[email protected]
www.megger.com/baker

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