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Introduction to profiles

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What is a profile?

Measurement profiles define how and when a Treon Industrial Node X measures data.

They ensure that vibration, temperature, and other condition-monitoring data is collected in a way that is relevant, reliable, and battery‑efficient for each asset.

A profile combines timers, triggers, measurement settings, and calculations into a single configuration. By selecting the right profile, you control what data is measured (for example KPIs, FFTs, or waveforms), how frequently measurements are taken, and how the results are processed and sent to Treon Connect.

Treon devices come with default profiles optimized for common industrial use cases, offering a good balance between data quality and optimized battery life. These profiles can be adjusted to better match different machine types, operating speeds, and duty cycles—ensuring meaningful diagnostics while avoiding unnecessary measurements.

Default profile

The Treon Industrial Node X sensors have a default profile optimized for general use.

It includes hourly KPIs such as Velocity and Acceleration RMS, with more detailed FFT information measured every 6 hours. This ensures frequent measurements for automated alerts using KPIs, while still retaining enough FFT data for human evaluation when needed.

To understand the profile, it is easiest to start with the timers, then review which measurements they trigger, and finally see which calculations are triggered by those measurements.

How profiles work

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Measurement profiles define how the Treon Industrial Node X collects, processes, and sends data. By using profiles, you control when measurements are taken, what is measured, and how often data is sent to Treon Connect.

A profile combines triggers, measurements, and calculations into a single configuration that runs automatically on the device.

Treon Industrial Node X operating loop

Treon Industrial Node X supports multiple ways to trigger measurements.

Trigger
- A measurement is triggered by a timer, an event, a command, or a wake-up condition.
Measurement
- The node samples sensor data up to 10 seconds.
Calculation
- Key values (such as Velocity RMS) are calculated locally on the node.
Transmission
- Results are sent wirelessly to the Treon Gateway via the Wirepas mesh.
- The Treon Gateway forwards the data to Treon Connect via the gateway’s network connection.

1. Triggers

Triggers define when a measurement is started.

Timers

Periodic measurement every X minutes
Real-Time Clock (RTC) measurements at specific times

On-demand

Measurements can be triggered manually from Treon Connect:

In your Treon Connect instance, navigate to the Condition menu.
Navigate to the Group, the Asset and then choose the Device you want to trigger.
In the Device’s page, click MEASURE NOW on the top-left side.
Wait for the measurement to be triggered and the sensor data to come back.

Wake-up

Wake‑up allows the device to monitor machine activity using a low‑power secondary accelerometer and start measurements only when vibration (or temperature) exceeds a threshold.

Typical use cases:

Machines that operate in short or irregular bursts.
Avoiding measurements when the machine is off.

Key Wake-up settings:

Wake-up threshold
Action delay (avoids startup transients)
Blanking time (cool-down period between wake-ups)

Please note:

The secondary accelerometer has limited sampling rate.
Only suitable for low-frequency detection.
Not directly comparable with main accelerometer results.
Wake-up can also be triggered by temperature.

2. Measurements

Measurement settings define how raw data is captured.

They include:

Measurement axis (triaxial or single axis)
Sample count (measurement length)
Acceleration range (G-range)

How to choose the right G‑Range:

The default G-range is 4 G.
Use a G-range high enough to avoid clipping.
Lower G-range gives better amplitude resolution.

How to check for clipping:

Monitor the Acceleration Z2P KPI.
If the values approach the range limits, increase the G-range.

3. Calculations

Calculations determine what information is extracted from the measured signal.

Calculation settings define:

Calculation type (Velocity RMS, FFT, etc.).
Filter frequency ranges.
Advanced options such as:
- Decimation
- FFT overlap

KPIs are lightweight and suitable for frequent monitoring, while FFTs and waveforms provide deeper diagnostic insight.

How often to measure

In the default configuration the Treon Industrial Node X measures:

KPIs: hourly.
FFT: every 6 hours.

Best practice:

Use KPIs as an early-warning system.
Use FFTs for deeper diagnostics after anomalies are detected.

Example use cases

Machines with sporadic operation time

Enable Wake-up.
Set action delay to skip the asset’s startup time.
Use blanking time like timers
Recommended settings are:
- KPI: every 1 hour.
- FFT: every 6 hours.

Machines running continuously (e.g. 8 h/day)

The Default profile fits most use cases.
Avoid wake-up monitoring during off-hours to reduce battery drain.
Wake-up is especially useful if hourly FFTs are required only during operation times.

How to change profiles

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Measurement profiles are designed to work well out of the box, but in many cases you may want to adjust them to better match your machines, operating patterns, or monitoring goals. Treon Industrial Node X allows limited profile customization directly through Treon Connect, making it easy to fine‑tune measurements without deep technical configuration.

Checking and modifying the profile

You can edit the configuration from your Treon Connect instance:

Access your Treon Connect instance.
Navigate to the Configurations menu.
Find the Device you would like to change in the list and select it.

From the Device configuration view, you can view current settings and modify settings.

This allows you to edit settings such as timers and which measurements are triggered and when. You can adapt the default profile to your needs while keeping the core structure intact.

Measurement control

Measurement settings

Calculation settings

Miscellaneous

Please note: It is also possible to edit deep calculation details (for example, changing filters). If you require a highly customized profile that cannot be achieved through the Treon Connect UI, please contact Treon Support directly.

The Treon Industrial Node X profile is designed based on which measurements best suit different machine types. For example, changing the FFT measurement from one measurement set to another can significantly improve resolution for low-frequency vibrations. Read our article on default profiles.

If you are at any point of changing settings unsure how to continue, please contact Treon Support.

Troubleshooting

Error: VP2P and/or VZ2P metric issues with filters enabled.

Older Treon Industrial Node X software versions 0.9.5 and below have unreliable VP2P and VZ2P metrics when filters are enabled. Please update your Treon Industrial Node X to the latest software release!

Choose the best profile for your deployment

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Selecting the right measurement profile helps ensure you get useful diagnostic data without unnecessary battery use. While the default profile works well for most deployments, machine speed and operating characteristics can significantly affect which measurements and settings provide the best results.

This guide explains how to choose Treon Industrial Node X settings based on deployment requirements.

What settings fit my assets?

When selecting measurement settings, the most important considerations are:

What is the highest frequency of interest?
What is the spectrum resolution (spacing between FFT lines)?

To simplify selection, recommendations are grouped into three machine categories based on rotational speed:

1. Machines operating under 120 rpm (2 Hz)
1. Machines operating between 120–600 rpm (2–10 Hz)
1. Machines operating over 600 rpm (10 Hz)

General rule:
Measurements should capture at least 5 full revolutions of the machine shaft.

Example:
A machine running at 25 Hz requires a minimum measurement length of:


1 / 25 \* 5 = 0.2 seconds

1. Machines operating under 120 rpm (2 Hz)

Slower machines require longer sample times to collect enough vibration data. This provides much higher FFT resolution than default settings.

General guidance:

Use measurements with higher sample counts.
Use lower filter cut-offs.
Enable Measurements XXXX.
Disable Measurements YYYYY.

2. Machines operating between 120 and 600 rpm (2–10 Hz)

Similar principles apply for this category as for slower machines.

General guidance:

Enable Measurements XXXX.
Disable Measurements YYYYY.

3. Machines operating higher than 600 rpm (10 Hz)

These machines typically require fewer changes.

Default settings are usually optimal.
You may disable unneeded measurements (for example Measurement Y) to save battery.

Summary

Choosing the right measurement profile is a key step in getting meaningful and reliable condition monitoring data from Treon Industrial Node X. While the default profile is suitable for most machines, adjusting profiles based on machine speed and operating behavior can significantly improve diagnostic accuracy and data usefulness.

As a best practice, start with the default profile, ensure that measurements capture enough machine revolutions, and make targeted adjustments only when needed. This approach helps maintain a good balance between data quality, fault detection capability, and battery life—while keeping deployment and maintenance simple.

profiles | Treon Knowledgebase

Introduction to profiles

What is a profile?

Default profile

Read more

How profiles work

Treon Industrial Node X operating loop

1. Triggers

Timers

On-demand

Wake-up

2. Measurements

3. Calculations

How often to measure

Example use cases

Machines with sporadic operation time

Machines running continuously (e.g. 8 h/day)

How to change profiles

Checking and modifying the profile

Measurement control

Measurement settings

Calculation settings

Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Choose the best profile for your deployment

What settings fit my assets?

1. Machines operating under 120 rpm (2 Hz)

2. Machines operating between 120 and 600 rpm (2–10 Hz)

3. Machines operating higher than 600 rpm (10 Hz)

Summary