The Peakanalyzer is permanently installed on the drivetrain to be monitored. The installation is usually completed in a few hours. The drive configuration is usually saved in the Peakanalyzer before installation. This involves the mechanical structure of the drivetrain, i.e. which gear stages and rolling bearings are installed, as well as some communication parameters. The Peakanalyzer is now ready for immediate use.

Permanent monitoring takes place around the clock as long as the specified operating conditions are met. For this purpose, high-frequency vibrations are recorded and order spectra and envelope order spectra are calculated. These are used to look for patterns typical of damage. If a damage pattern can be repeatedly detected, an alarm is generated.

Alarms are transmitted to a monitoring center. This can be GfM or the system operator or a third party. A maintenance decision must then be made at the monitoring center. Since the Peakanalyzer detects damage in the early stages, it is sufficient if the monitoring center is active during typical office hours. As a rule, several months pass between the reliable detection of damage and the actual failure of a drive element.