Introduction 

One of the key considerations to the implementation of a motor diagnostics program is to develop a business case.  This development is a challenge for any maintenance or reliability technician, supervisor or manager.  The purpose of this paper is to provide some information on how to determine the impact of the implementation of motor diagnostics and motor management programs within your facility.

The model used within this paper was collaboratively developed between Carol Vesier, Ph.D., President of RonaMax; Dave Humphrey, Electrician, General Motors at Allison Transmissions in Indianapolis; and, Howard W Penrose, Ph.D., General Manager of ALL-TEST Pro, A Division of BJM Corp.  The model is entitled the “Motor Diagnostic Evaluator,” and was developed based upon actual motor system history and successes coupled with information from the “Motor Diagnostics and Motor Health Study.”  The programs discussed include the use of the ALL-TEST IV PRO™ 2000 and EMCAT motor management software.  The inclusion of the ALL-TEST PRO MD (motor circuit analysis and motor current signature analysis system) has been shown to provide even more dramatic results with data to be shown in a later paper.

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