
Practical guidance
Match the measurement method
Vibration, ultrasound, infrared, motor electrical testing, oil analysis, partial discharge, and online sensors answer different questions. Some are efficient screening tools; others provide deeper diagnostic or confirmation evidence.
Rules or machine-learning analytics may help screen and correlate these signals, but the data quality, operating context, and validation evidence must fit the intended decision.
Key points
- Connect every measurement to a failure mode
- Separate screening from diagnosis
- Check speed, load, environment, and access
- Validate analytics with representative evidence