Monitoring and diagnostics system for a machine with rotating components

A method of monitoring and diagnosing a machine having a drivetrain with a plurality of rotating components, comprising:

• accessing a vibration threshold;
• accessing a time threshold;
• receiving raw vibration data from a vibration sensor element of a vibration sensor, the vibration sensor element being disposed adjacent one of the plurality of rotating components;
• utilizing a sensor controller of the vibration sensor to generate condition indicators based upon the raw vibration data;
• utilizing the sensor controller of the vibration sensor to compare the condition indicators to the vibration threshold;
• when the condition indicators exceed the vibration threshold for a time exceeding the time threshold, transmitting a signal containing a predetermined amount of raw vibration data to a remote system remote from the machine.

A machine, comprising:

• a powertrain including a prime mover, a transmission operatively connected to the prime mover, and ground engaging drive mechanisms operatively connected to the transmission, the powertrain further including a plurality of rotating components;
• a vibration sensor, the vibration sensor including a vibration sensor element and a sensor controller, the vibration sensor being disposed adjacent one of the plurality of rotating components;
• the vibration sensor element being configured to generate raw vibration data indicative of vibrations of the vibration sensor element, and
• the sensor controller being configured to:
• access a vibration threshold;
• access a time threshold;
• receive the raw vibration data from the vibration sensor element;
• generate condition indicators based upon the raw vibration data;
• compare the condition indicators to the vibration threshold;
• and
• when the condition indicators exceed the vibration threshold for a time exceeding the time threshold, transmit a signal containing a predetermined amount of raw vibration data to a remote system remote from the machine.