Patent ID: 7200519

Claim:
A system for analyzing a condition of a machine having a rotating shaft and a machine body with a measuring point, the system comprising a client part connectable to a communications network for communication with a supplier part computer, said client part comprising: a sensor attachable on or at said measuring point for generating measurement data dependent on rotation of said shaft; an analysis apparatus for analysing the condition of the machine on the basis of said measurement data, said analysis apparatus comprising: at least one input for receiving said measurement data; a data processing means for processing condition data dependent on said measurement data, said data processing means comprising means for performing a plurality of condition monitoring functions; a logger for registering use of at least one of said condition monitoring functions; and a communication port coupled to said data processing means and connectable to said communications network for communication with said supplier part computer; wherein said analysis apparatus is adapted to deliver information indicative of said registered use on said communication port for delivery to said supplier part computer.