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Your Fluke Vibration Tester is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for three years from the date of shipment to you. The same warranty applies to the Tachometer and the Sensor but for one year from the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective media. Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.

Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.

Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.

To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to that service center, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Fluke determines that failure was caused by neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration, accident, or abnormal condition of operation or handling, including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the product’s specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping Point).

THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.

Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Fluke Corporation P.O. Box 9090 Everett, WA 98206-9090 U.S.A.

Fluke Europe B.V. P.O. Box 1186 5602 BD Eindhoven The Netherlands

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Chapter Title Page

1 Overview ....................................................................................................................... 1-1

Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1-3

Features ......................................................................................................................... 1-3

How to Contact Fluke..................................................................................................... 1-4

Safety ............................................................................................................................. 1-4

Rotating Equipment ................................................................................................... 1-4

Tachometer ............................................................................................................... 1-5

Heat Sink................................................................................................................... 1-5

Symbols ......................................................................................................................... 1-5

Unpack and Inspect........................................................................................................ 1-6

Storage........................................................................................................................... 1-8

Battery............................................................................................................................ 1-8

Accessories.................................................................................................................... 1-10

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2 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 2-1

810 Vibration Tester Specifications ............................................................................... 2-3

Diagnostic Specifications .......................................................................................... 2-3

Electrical Specifications ............................................................................................ 2-3

General Specifications .............................................................................................. 2-4

Sensor Specifications .................................................................................................... 2-5

Tachometer Specifications ............................................................................................ 2-6

Viewer Software Requirements ..................................................................................... 2-6

3 Getting Started............................................................................................................. 3-1

Introduction.................................................................................................................... 3-3

Navigation and User Interface ....................................................................................... 3-3

How to Use the Dial .................................................................................................. 3-4

How to Use the Function Softkeys ............................................................................ 3-4

Accessory Connectors................................................................................................... 3-5

Start the Tester.............................................................................................................. 3-6

Sensor Setup................................................................................................................. 3-7

Compatible Sensors.................................................................................................. 3-7

How to Connect the Fluke Sensor ............................................................................ 3-7

Sensor Care and Handling........................................................................................ 3-8

Tachometer Setup ......................................................................................................... 3-9

How to Measure RPM with the Tachometer ............................................................. 3-9

Laser Safety Precautions.......................................................................................... 3-10

How to Access Help....................................................................................................... 3-11

Instrument Setup ........................................................................................................... 3-11

Self Test.................................................................................................................... 3-12

Settings..................................................................................................................... 3-12

Clear Memory ........................................................................................................... 3-15

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4 Operation ...................................................................................................................... 4-1

Start the Tester .............................................................................................................. 4-3

Create a New Machine Setup ........................................................................................ 4-4

Machine Setup ............................................................................................................... 4-5

Motor Input (Driver) Information................................................................................. 4-6

RPM Entry ................................................................................................................. 4-8

Coupling Information ................................................................................................. 4-8

Transmission with Closed Coupling...................................................................... 4-9

Transmission without Closed Coupling................................................................. 4-10

Driven Component..................................................................................................... 4-11

Pump .................................................................................................................... 4-11

Fan ....................................................................................................................... 4-12

Compressor .......................................................................................................... 4-13

Blower................................................................................................................... 4-14

Spindle.................................................................................................................. 4-14

Transmission Component.......................................................................................... 4-14

Gearbox................................................................................................................ 4-14

Belt Drive .............................................................................................................. 4-17

Copy an Existing Machine Setup............................................................................... 4-19

Edit the Saved Machine Setup .................................................................................. 4-22

Before You Measure ...................................................................................................... 4-24

Select Measurement Locations ................................................................................. 4-24

Total Number of Measurement Locations.................................................................. 4-25

Sensor Orientation..................................................................................................... 4-26

Sensor Mounting ....................................................................................................... 4-27

How to Measure Vibration .............................................................................................. 4-29

How to Diagnose............................................................................................................ 4-38

Fault Types................................................................................................................ 4-38

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Severity Scale........................................................................................................... 4-40

Fault Details and Vibration Spectrum........................................................................ 4-42

How to Access the Memory ........................................................................................... 4-45

View by Machine Setup ............................................................................................ 4-45

View by Measurement Date...................................................................................... 4-46

View by Last Diagnosis............................................................................................. 4-48

5 Viewer Software ........................................................................................................... 5-1

Introduction.................................................................................................................... 5-3

System Requirements ................................................................................................... 5-3

PC Connections............................................................................................................. 5-3

Install the Viewer Software ............................................................................................ 5-5

Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0................................................................................... 5-5

Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 ........................................................................... 5-5

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express......................................................................... 5-6

Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5........................................................................................... 5-6

Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1................................................................... 5-6

Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1 for Devices................................................ 5-6

Viewer Software........................................................................................................ 5-7

Uninstall the Viewer Software........................................................................................ 5-8

Navigation...................................................................................................................... 5-9

Preferences ................................................................................................................... 5-11

Application Settings .................................................................................................. 5-11

Upgrades .................................................................................................................. 5-12

Data Transfer............................................................................................................ 5-12

Import Machine Setup .......................................................................................... 5-14

Export Machine Setup.......................................................................................... 5-15

Import Diagnostic Data......................................................................................... 5-18

Export Diagnostic Data ........................................................................................ 5-19

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Export Faults Data ................................................................................................ 5-22

Machine Setup ............................................................................................................... 5-24

Set Up a New Machine.............................................................................................. 5-26

View Machine Setups ................................................................................................ 5-28

View Diagnosis............................................................................................................... 5-31

View Other Data Files................................................................................................ 5-34

Time Waveform ......................................................................................................... 5-34

Spectra ...................................................................................................................... 5-36

6 Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 6-1

Introduction .................................................................................................................... 6-3

How to Clean.................................................................................................................. 6-3

Sensor Care ................................................................................................................... 6-3

Battery Replacement...................................................................................................... 6-3

External SD Memory Card Installation ........................................................................... 6-5

Vibration Tester Upgrades ............................................................................................. 6-7

How to Troubleshoot ...................................................................................................... 6-8

Appendices

A Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................... A-1

B Warning and Error Messages ................................................................................. B-1

C Glossary.................................................................................................................. C-1

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

1-1. Symbols................................................................................................................................. 1-5

1-2. Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 1-10

3-1. Front Panel............................................................................................................................ 3-4

3-2. Navigation Softkey Functions................................................................................................ 3-5

3-3. Accessory Connectors .......................................................................................................... 3-6

3-4. Tester Settings ...................................................................................................................... 3-14

4-1. New Machine Setup Functions.............................................................................................. 4-5

4-2. Motor Input Options............................................................................................................... 4-7

4-3. Closed Coupling Transmission Options ................................................................................ 4-9

4-4. Transmission without Closed Coupling Options .................................................................... 4-10

4-5. Pump Options for Driven Components .................................................................................. 4-11

4-6. Fan Options for Driven Components ..................................................................................... 4-12

4-7. Compressor Options for Driven Components........................................................................ 4-13

4-8. Blower Options for Driven Components ................................................................................ 4-14

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4-9. Gearbox Options for the Transmission ................................................................................. 4-15

4-10. Driven Component Options................................................................................................... 4-16

4-11. Drive Options for the Transmission....................................................................................... 4-17

4-12. Change Machine Name ........................................................................................................ 4-18

4-13. Saved Machine Setup Functions .......................................................................................... 4-19

4-14. Copy Machine Setup Functions ............................................................................................ 4-21

4-15. Change Machine Name Functions........................................................................................ 4-23

4-16. Sensor Placement Functions ................................................................................................ 4-32

4-17. Measurement Functions ....................................................................................................... 4-34

4-18. Measurement Complete Functions ....................................................................................... 4-35

4-19. Sensor Placement Functions ................................................................................................ 4-37

4-20. Diagnosis Faults ................................................................................................................... 4-39

4-21. Cited Peak Details ................................................................................................................ 4-43

4-22. Diagnosis Spectra Functions ................................................................................................ 4-44

4-23. Existing Machine Setup Functions........................................................................................ 4-46

4-24. Measurement Date Functions............................................................................................... 4-46

4-25. View by Measurement Date Functions ................................................................................. 4-47

5-1. Viewer Software Navigation Menus...................................................................................... 5-10

5-2. Application Settings .............................................................................................................. 5-12

5-3. View Machine Setup Utilities................................................................................................. 5-30

6-1. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 6-8

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Figure Title Page

1-1. Items Included with the Tester............................................................................................... 1-7

1-2. How to Charge the Battery .................................................................................................... 1-9

3-1. Front Panel............................................................................................................................ 3-3

3-2. Accessory Connectors .......................................................................................................... 3-5

3-3. Sensor Setup and Connection............................................................................................... 3-8

3-4. Tachometer Setup and Connection....................................................................................... 3-9

4-1. Sensor Location .................................................................................................................... 4-25

4-2. Axes Orientation.................................................................................................................... 4-26

4-3. Sensor Mounting Options ...................................................................................................... 4-27

5-1. Tester to PC Connections ..................................................................................................... 5-4

6-1. Battery Replacement............................................................................................................. 6-4

6-2. Memory Card Installation....................................................................................................... 6-6

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Chapter 1

Overview

Title Page

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1-3

Features ...................................................................................................................... 1-3

How to Contact Fluke .................................................................................................. 1-4

Safety .......................................................................................................................... 1-4

Rotating Equipment ................................................................................................ 1-4

Tachometer ............................................................................................................ 1-5

Heat Sink................................................................................................................ 1-5

Symbols ...................................................................................................................... 1-5

Unpack and Inspect..................................................................................................... 1-6

Storage........................................................................................................................ 1-8

Battery......................................................................................................................... 1-8

Accessories................................................................................................................. 1-10

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Introduction

The Fluke 810 Vibration Tester with diagnostic technology (the Tester) helps you quickly identify and prioritize mechanical problems. With the Tester, you can make decisions about mechanical maintenance and use it as a supplement to your own judgment based on machine knowledge. The expertise of a trained vibration analyst is in your hands.

The Fluke 810 uses a simple step-by-step process to report on machine faults the first time measurements are taken without prior measurement history. The diagnostic technology analyzes your machinery and provides textbased diagnoses, severity levels and possible repair recommendations. Faults are identified by comparing vibration data gathered by the Fluke 810 to an extensive set of rules gathered over years of field experience.

Primarily used for troubleshooting problem equipment, the Tester can also be used to survey equipment before or after planned maintenance. The combination of diagnoses, severity and possible repair recommendations help you make more informed maintenance decisions and address critical problems first.

XW Warning

Read “Safety Information” before using this Tester.

Features

• On-board diagnosis and location of the four most

common standard mechanical faults: bearings, looseness, misalignment, unbalance and other (nonstandard faults)

• Fault severity scale with four severity levels: Slight,

Moderate, Serious, and Extreme

• Prioritized repair recommendations

• Diagnostic details include cited peaks and vibration

spectra

• Context Sensitive Help

• 2 GB expandable on-board memory

• Data export (via USB connection) for more detailed

analysis

• Self-test function

• Laser tachometer for accurate machine running speed

• 100 mV/g TEDS triaxial accelerometer

• Data storage and tracking with included Viewer

Software

• Color LCD display

• Languages: English, French, German, Italian,

Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese

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How to Contact Fluke

To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:

• Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-

443-5853)

• Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-

993-5853)

• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)

• Europe: +31 402-675-200

• Japan: +81-3-3434-0181

• Singapore: +65-738-5655

• Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500

Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement,

visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals

Safety

The Tester complies with:

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In this manual, a Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the Tester, the equipment under test, or cause permanent loss of data.

W Warning

To avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines for the Tester:

• Use only as specified in this manual or

the protection provided by the Tester might be impaired.

• Do not use if damaged. Before you use

the Tester, inspect the case. Look for cracks or missing plastic.

• Make sure the battery is securely in

place before operation.

• Do not operate around explosive gas,

vapor, or dust.

• Use proper protective equipment, as

required by local or national authorities, when working in hazardous areas.

• Comply with local and national safety

requirements when working in hazardous locations.

Rotating Equipment

W Warning

To avoid personal injury:

• Use caution around rotating equipment.

• Keep cords and straps contained.

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Symbols

Tachometer

*W Warning

To avoid personal injury or damage to the Tachometer:

• Do not point laser beam directly at eyes.

• Do not operate around explosive gas,

vapor or dust.

• Do not open. The Tachometer does not

contain any user-serviceable parts.

• When not in use, always place in

protective cover.

Heat Sink

: W Caution

• The heat sink may feel warm to the

touch, this is normal.

• To avoid overheating, do not cover the

heat sink while the Tester is on.

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Symbols

Table 1-1 lists and describes the symbols used on the Tester and in this manual.

Table 1-1. Symbols

Symbol Description

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Important Information; refer to manual

Battery condition

This product contains a Lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler per local regulations. Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information.

Conforms to relevant Canadian and US standards

Conforms to relevant Australian standards

Conforms to European Union directives

Warning. Class 2 Laser Product. Laser radiation. Do not stare into beam.

Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for recycling information.

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Unpack and Inspect

Carefully unpack and inspect all the items in Figure 1-1. The items that follow are included in your purchase of the Tester:

 Fluke 810 Vibration Tester  Storage Case  Smart Battery Pack  Smart Battery Pack Charger and Adapters  Shoulder Strap  Tachometer and Pouch  Sensor  Sensor Magnet Mount  Sensor Quick Disconnect Cable  Sensor Mounting Pads (10-pack)  Adhesive  Mini USB to USB Cable  Getting Started Guide  Quick Reference Guide  User Documentation / Viewer Software CD-ROM  Training DVD

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Unpack and Inspect

SAVE

SETUP

MEMORY

INFO

MEASURE

INSTRUMENT

DIAGNOSE

SETUP

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

ENTER

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Figure 1-1. Items Included with the Tester

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Storage

When not in use, keep the Tester in the protective storage case. The case has sufficient space for the Tester and all accessories.

Battery

The Tester operates on an internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. After you unpack and inspect the Tester, fully charge the battery before the first use. Afterwards, charge the battery when the battery icon on the screen indicates that power is low. To charge the battery with the battery in place on the Tester:

1. Connect the ac adapter to the ac input socket on the Tester.

2. Connect the adapter to a power source.

Or, to charge the battery outside the Tester:

1. Remove the battery from the Tester, see Figure 1-2.

2. Connect the ac adapter to the ac input socket of the battery.

3. Connect the adapter to a power source.

Note

Three hours are necessary for a full battery charge.

The color of the battery status LED shows:

Red - battery is connected to the power source and charging.

Green - battery is connected to the power source and is fully charged.

W Caution

To prevent damage to the Tester:

• Use only the ac adapter that is included with

the Tester.

• Make sure that the external power

source is correctly rated for the Tester.

• Do not leave batteries unused for

extended periods of time, either in the product or in storage.

• When a battery has not been used for six

months, check the charge status and charge or dispose of the battery as appropriate.

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Battery 1

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Figure 1-2. How to Charge the Battery

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Accessories

Table 1-2 lists the accessories that are available and sold separately for the Tester.

Table 1-2. Accessories

Model Description Part Number

810T Tachometer 3530819

810S Sensor 3530828

810QDC Quick Disconnect Cable 3530837

SBP810 Smart Battery Pack 3530843

810SMM Sensor Magnet Mount 3530862

810SMP Sensor Mounting Pads 3530855

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Specifications

Title Page

810 Vibration Tester Specifications ............................................................................. 2-3

Diagnostic Specifications........................................................................................ 2-3

Electrical Specifications.......................................................................................... 2-3

General Specifications............................................................................................ 2-4

Sensor Specifications.................................................................................................. 2-5

Tachometer Specifications .......................................................................................... 2-6

Viewer Software Requirements................................................................................... 2-6

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810 Vibration Tester Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Diagnostic Specifications

Standard Fault Detection......................................Unbalance, Looseness, Misalignment and Bearing Failures

Analysis for ............................................................ Motors, Fans, Blowers, Belts and Chain Drives, Gearboxes, Couplings, Centrifugal

Machine Rotational Speed Range.......................... 200 RPM to 12,000 RPM

Diagnosis Details ..................................................Fault Severity (Slight, Moderate, Serious, Extreme), Repair Details, Cited Peaks, Spectra

Electrical Specifications

Ranging .................................................................. Automatic

A/D Converter ........................................................4 channel, 24 bit

Usable Bandwidth ...............................................2 Hz to 20 kHz

Sampling .............................................................51.2 Hz

Digital Signal Processing Functions ................... Automatically-configured anti-alias filter, High-pass filter, Decimation, Overlapping,

Sampling Rate .......................................................2.5 kHz to 50 kHz

Dynamic Range .....................................................128 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ............................................ 100 dB

FFT Resolution ......................................................800

Spectral Windows .................................................Hanning

Frequency Units ....................................................Hz, orders, cpm

Amplitude Units.....................................................in/sec, mm/sec, VdB (US), VdB* (Europe)

Non-Volatile Memory.............................................SD micro memory card, 2 GB internal + user-accessible slot for additional storage

Pumps, Piston Pumps, Sliding Vane Pumps, Propeller Pumps, Screw Pumps, Rotary Thread/Gear/Lobe Pumps, Piston Compressors, Centrifugal Compressors, Screw Compressors, Closed Coupled Machines, Spindles

Windowing, FFT and Averaging

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General Specifications

Size......................................................................... 7.30 in × 2.76 in × 10.52 in (18.56 cm x 7.00 cm x 26.72 cm)

Weight (with battery) ............................................ 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)

Display ...................................................................¼ VGA, 320 × 240 Color (5.7 inch diagonal) TFT LCD with LED backlight

Input/Output Connections

Triaxial sensor connection .................................. 4 pin M12 Connector

Single axis sensor connection ............................BNC Connector

Tachometer connection ......................................Mini DIN 6 pin Connector

PC connection .................................................... Mini ‘B’ USB (2.0) Connector

Battery

Battery type......................................................... Lithium-ion, 14.8 V, 2.55 Ah

Battery charging time.......................................... 3 hr

Battery discharge time ........................................ 8 hr (under normal conditions)

AC Adapter

Input voltage .......................................................100 Vac to 240 Vac

Input frequency ................................................... 50/60 Hz

Operating System .................................................WinCE 6.0 Core

Operating Temperature ........................................32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to 50 °C)

Storage Temperature ............................................ -4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C)

Operating Humidity............................................... 10 % to 95 % RH (non-condensing)

Altitude................................................................... 2000 m

IP Rating ................................................................ 54

Agency Approvals

CSA .................................................................... CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010-1-04, Pollution Degree 2

CE (Conformite Europeene) ...............................EN 61010-1:2001, EN 60825-1:2007

Australian Mark................................................... Conforms to relevant Australian standards.

Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................EN 61326-1:2006

Recommended Calibration Interval..................... 2 years

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Sensor Specifications

Sensor Type........................................................... Accelerometer

Sensitivity, ±5 %, 25 °C .........................................100 mV/g

Acceleration Range...............................................80 g peak

Amplitude Nonlinearity .........................................1 %

Frequency Response

Z, ±3 dB............................................................... 2 - 7,000 Hz

X, Y, ±3 dB ..........................................................2 - 5,000 Hz

Power Requirement (IEPE) ...................................18-30 VDC, 2-10 mA

Bias Output Voltage ..............................................12 VDC

Grounding .............................................................. Case grounded

Sensing Element Design ......................................PZT ceramic / shear

Case Material .........................................................316L stainless steel

Mounting ................................................................10-32 capacitive socket head screw, 2-pole rare earth magnet (48 lb pull strength)

Output Connector..................................................4-Pin, M12

Mating Connector..................................................M12 - F4D

Non-Volatile Memory.............................................TEDS 1451.4 compatible

Vibration Limit .......................................................500 g peak

Shock Limit ............................................................5000 g peak

Electromagnetic Sensitivity, Equivalent g .......... 100 μg/gauss

Sealing....................................................................Hermetic

Temperature Range...............................................-58 °F to 248 °F (-50 °C to 120 °C) ±7 %

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Tachometer Specifications

Dimensions............................................................ 1.125 in x 4.80 in (2.86 cm x 12.19 cm)

Weight .................................................................... 3.4 oz (96 gr) with cable

Power .....................................................................Powered by 810 Vibration Tester

Detection................................................................ Laser Diode Class 2

Range ..................................................................... 6.0 to 99,999 RPM

Accuracy

6.0 to 5999.9 RPM .............................................. ±0.01 % and ±1 digit

5999.9 to 99999 RPM ......................................... ±0.05 % and ±1 digit

Resolution ............................................................. 0.1 RPM

Effective Range ..................................................... 0.4 in to 39.27 in (1 cm to 100 cm)

Response Time ..................................................... 1 second (>60 RPM)

Controls .................................................................Measure on/off transparent button

Interface ................................................................. 6 Pin Mini DIN

Cable Length .........................................................19.586 in (50 cm)

Tachometer Accessories

Reflective tape .................................................... 0.59 in × 20.67 in (1.5 cm x 52.5 cm)

Viewer Software Requirements

Minimum Hardware............................................... 1 GB RAM

Operating System .................................................Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7

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Getting Started

Title Page

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3-3

Navigation and User Interface..................................................................................... 3-3

How to Use the Dial................................................................................................ 3-4

How to Use the Function Softkeys.......................................................................... 3-4

Accessory Connectors ................................................................................................ 3-5

Start the Tester ........................................................................................................... 3-6

Sensor Setup .............................................................................................................. 3-7

Compatible Sensors ............................................................................................... 3-7

How to Connect the Fluke Sensor .......................................................................... 3-7

Sensor Care and Handling ..................................................................................... 3-8

Tachometer Setup....................................................................................................... 3-9

How to Measure RPM with the Tachometer ........................................................... 3-9

Laser Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... 3-10

How to Access Help .................................................................................................... 3-11

Instrument Setup......................................................................................................... 3-11

Self Test ................................................................................................................. 3-12

Settings .................................................................................................................. 3-12

Clear Memory......................................................................................................... 3-15

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Introduction

This chapter helps you to understand and become familiar with the user interface, connections, and accessories.

Navigation and User Interface

Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the Vibration Tester. Table 3-1 lists the front-panel controls and their functions.

SETUP

MEASURE

DIAGNOSE

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

Figure 3-1. Front Panel

SAVE

MEMORY

INFO

INSTRUMENT

SETUP

MEASURE

DIAGNOSE

ENTER

SAVE

MEMORY

INFO

INSTRUMENT

SETUP

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Table 3-1. Front Panel

Item Control Description

 

 

 

 D

 

 

 

Turns the Tester on or off.

Shows the Machine Setup options: Set up new Machine, Copy Machine Setup, Change a Machine Setup

Shows the Machine Setups available for measurement. After the selection of a Machine Setup, continue with the measurement screens.

Shows the completed Machine Setups with measurements that are available for diagnosis. After a measurement, push to see the diagnosis screen.

Saves the parameters for the Tester settings and Machine Setups.

Shows the Machine Setups and diagnoses in Tester memory.

From the Startup screen, shows the Help menu. For other screens, shows Help for the current screen.

 

 Dial

 Softkeys

Shows the Self Test, Settings, and Clear Memory functions.

Turn the Dial to move the cursor highlight on the screen. Push the center of the Dial (Enter) to make the selection.

Softkeys  through  make the selections that show on the screen above each softkey.

How to Use the Dial

The Dial has multiple functions. Turn the Dial clockwise or counterclockwise to move the cursor or highlight. Push the Dial to make a selection.

How to Use the Function Softkeys

Along the bottom of the display, a row of labels shows the available functions. Push a softkey,  through , below the display label to start that function.

Table 3-2 lists the navigation softkeys and their function.

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Table 3-2. Navigation Softkey Functions

Softkey Function

Previous Page / Next Page

Enter

Back

Move Cursor

Delete Character

Exit

Save

Done

Also, you can use the front-panel buttons, along the right side of the Tester, to go directly to a top-level menu.

When the beeper is on, a short beep sounds for a valid button push. A long beep sounds for an invalid button push.

View the previous/next screen.

Select the highlighted function. Or, push the Dial to select the same function.

Go to the previous field or screen.

Move the cursor one space to the left.

Delete a character.

Exit from current display.

Save settings in current display.

Save keyboard entries.

Note

Accessory Connectors

Figure 3-2 shows the connector panel of the Tester. Table 3-3 is a list of descriptions for each connector on the Tester.

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Figure 3-2. Accessory Connectors

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Table 3-3. Accessory Connectors

Item Connector Description

 Tachometer Connects the Tachometer

 USB

 Sensor

Connects the Tester to the PC using a USB cable

Optional connector for single axis Sensor

 Sensor Connects the triaxial Sensor

Start the Tester

Note

• Before using the Tester for the first time,

charge the battery for at least three hours. For charging procedure, see “Battery.”

• Before using the Tester, make sure that

there is sufficient battery charge and free memory.

Push  to turn on the Tester. At power up, the Tester displays the remaining memory and the battery status. Push  and hold two seconds to turn off the Tester

The battery status icon U and the set date and time appear at the top of the display.

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Note

The first time you turn the Tester on, it displays the Settings screen. It is important to enter the correct information into the setup fields before you start a test, especially the power line frequency. For more information, see “Instrument Setup” section.

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Sensor Setup

The Tester includes a triaxial Sensor with TEDS technology (Transducer Electronic Data Sheets). With this technology, your Tester can identify and automatically read the Sensor configuration. This technology provides:

• Improved results from detailed calibration information

• Reduced configuration time without manual data

entry

• Sensor calibration tracking with the last calibration

date stored electronically

Compatible Sensors

• It is highly recommended to use a Fluke Triaxial

Sensor with the Tester. Using a Sensor other than a Fluke Triaxial Sensor will result in misleading diagnoses. The Tester is compatible with single axis Sensors.

W Caution

Non-Fluke triaxial Sensors are not compatible with the Tester.

How to Connect the Fluke Sensor

To connect and set up a triaxial Sensor:

1. Attach the cable to the Sensor and tighten the threaded cable sleeve. See Figure 3-3.

2. Connect the cable to the Tester and tighten the threaded cable sleeve.

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Figure 3-3. Sensor Setup and Connection

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Sensor Care and Handling

W Caution

• To prevent damage to the piezoelectric

element inside the Sensor, do not drop. A faulty Sensor significantly affects the diagnostic quality.

• Do not pull or force the cable while

attaching or removing the Sensor.

• Allow the Sensor 10 seconds to warm-up

before data collection.

• Make sure that all cables are free from

any rotating parts of the machine.

• Always disconnect the Sensor cable

from the Tester when not in use.

• Always place the Sensor in the softcase

pouch when not in use.

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Tachometer Setup

During the Machine Setup procedure, you have to enter the speed/RPM (revolutions/minute) of the rotating machine under test. If the RPM is unknown, you can use the non-contact type laser Tachometer to measure the RPM.

Note

Fluke recommends the use of a Tachometer for variable-frequency drives (VFD) to determine the running speed under varying load conditions.

How to Measure RPM with the Tachometer

To make a Tachometer measurement:

1. Attach the Tachometer to the 6-pin DIN connector on the Tester. See Figure 3-4.

W Warning

To avoid injury when attaching reflective tape to the machine, stop the rotating machine. Attach a piece of reflective tape onto the shaft or other rotating part of the machine. Restart the machine and wait until it reaches its normal operating conditions.

2. Aim the laser beam towards the attached reflective tape.

3. Hold the Tachometer firmly and steady.

Figure 3-4. Tachometer Setup and Connection

4. When the RPM entry screen appears on the display, the power button on the Tachometer lights to indicate that the Tester is ready for RPM measurement.

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5. Push and hold the trigger button of the Tachometer to start measuring.

6. Hold the trigger button until the RPM value settles and displays on the Tester.

7. Release the power button to stop measurement.

8. Wait for the short beep that verifies the RPM value has been acquired.

The Tester automatically turns off the Tachometer.

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Laser Safety Precautions

*W Warning

• The Tachometer contains a Class 2 laser

pointer.

• To avoid eye damage, do not point laser

directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces.

• Use, other than those specified here,

may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

• Do not use Tachometer in a manner not

specified in this document or the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

• Do not aim the laser beam at people or

animals.

W Caution

• Keep the Tachometer out of the reach of

children.

• Do not open the Tachometer. The

Tachometer has no user serviceable parts.

• When not in use, always place the

Tachometer in its protective cover.

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How to Access Help

The Tester has context sensitive Help. With the Help feature you can quickly find additional information while you set up the Tester and make measurements. The Help content that shows depends on the current task selection. Push  at anytime to view specific Help for the current task. The Help for the Tester includes pages for frequently asked questions (FAQ), a glossary, and troubleshooting.

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Instrument Setup

Push  or the Instrument Setup softkey to display the Self test, Settings, and Clear memory options.

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Use the Dial to highlight an option. Push the Dial or Enter (F3) softkey to select that option.

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Self Test

The Self test option tests the internal modules of the Tester. When you select the Self test option, the Tester runs a test module and then displays the self test results as pass or fail.

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Push the Done softkey to go back to Instrument Setup.

Note

If the self-test fails, contact Fluke Service.

Settings

To edit the Tester settings in Table 3-4, select the Settings option. Three pages of settings are available.

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Note

Before you take a measurement, make sure the power line frequency is set correctly.

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Push the Next Page softkey to move down the screen and edit the additional settings for the beeper, backlight, power save, time waveform capture, and measurement units.

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Push the Next Page softkey to move down the screen and edit the additional settings. The last screen also displays the Tester’s serial number, software version, Sensor calibration due date, and Memory remaining.

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Table 3-4. Tester Settings

Option Description

Power line freq

Date format Set the Date format as d/m/y or m/d/y

Date Scroll and set the Day, Month, and Year fields

Time format Set the Time format as 12Hr or 24Hr

Time Scroll and set the Hour, Minute, and AM or PM fields

Beeper Set the Beeper as ON or OFF

Backlight brightness Set the display brightness as High or Low

Power save

Backlight duration

Time waveform capture

Units

Language Scroll and select a language.

Set the ac power line frequency to 60Hz or 50Hz. The diagnostic quality of a test depends on the correct selection of the ac power line frequency.

Scroll and select to set the delay time for the Sleep Mode. If no key is pushed during the set time, the Tester goes into the sleep mode to save battery power. Any key push cancels the sleep mode and resumes normal operation.

Scroll and select to set the delay time for the display backlight. If no key is pushed during the set time, the backlight turns off to save battery power. The backlight turns on when any key is pushed.

Scroll and select the number of measurements where the time waveform is to be captured. The Tester captures and stores the time waveform data for the selected number of measurements.

Note

Capture and review of time waveform data is useful in advanced vibration analysis, but keep in mind that data capture uses a significant amount of memory. Captured time waveforms can only be viewed in the Viewer Software, not the Tester.

Scroll and select a unit of measurement as US or metric. Also select the units for the vibration amplitude. VdB and in/sec for US. VdB* indicates VdB Europe and mm/sec for Metric.

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Clear Memory

Select the Clear Memory option on the Instrument Setup screen to erase all measurement and diagnosis data. A sequence of confirmation messages display:

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If you select Yes, another confirmation message displays:

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Select Yes to clear the memory. This action erases all stored measurement and diagnosis data.

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Title Page

Start the Tester ........................................................................................................... 4-3

Create a New Machine Setup ..................................................................................... 4-4

Machine Setup ............................................................................................................ 4-5

Motor Input (Driver) Information.............................................................................. 4-6

RPM Entry .............................................................................................................. 4-8

Coupling Information .............................................................................................. 4-8

Transmission with Closed Coupling................................................................... 4-9

Transmission without Closed Coupling.............................................................. 4-10

Driven Component.................................................................................................. 4-11

Pump ................................................................................................................. 4-11

Fan .................................................................................................................... 4-12

Compressor ....................................................................................................... 4-13

Blower................................................................................................................ 4-14

Spindle............................................................................................................... 4-14

Transmission Component....................................................................................... 4-14

Gearbox............................................................................................................. 4-14

Belt Drive ........................................................................................................... 4-17

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Copy an Existing Machine Setup ............................................................................ 4-19

Edit the Saved Machine Setup................................................................................ 4-22

Before You Measure.................................................................................................... 4-24

Select Measurement Locations............................................................................... 4-24

Total Number of Measurement Locations ............................................................... 4-25

Sensor Orientation .................................................................................................. 4-26

Sensor Mounting..................................................................................................... 4-27

How to Measure Vibration ........................................................................................... 4-29

How to Diagnose ......................................................................................................... 4-38

Fault Types ............................................................................................................. 4-38

Severity Scale......................................................................................................... 4-40

Fault Details and Vibration Spectrum...................................................................... 4-42

How to Access the Memory ......................................................................................... 4-45

View by Machine Setup .......................................................................................... 4-45

View by Measurement Date.................................................................................... 4-46

View by Last Diagnosis........................................................................................... 4-48

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Note

• Before using the Tester for the first time,

charge the battery for at least 3 hours. For charging procedure, see “Battery.”

• Before using the Tester, make sure that

there is sufficient battery charge and free memory.

Push  to turn on the Tester. At power up, the Tester displays:

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Create a New Machine Setup

Before recording data, create a Machine Setup name for the machine under test. To create a new Machine Setup name:

1. Push New Machine on the startup screen. Or

push .

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2. Select Set up new machine. An alphanumeric keyboard appears.

3. Use the Dial to highlight characters.

4. Push the Dial to select a character. A maximum of 15 characters is allowable.

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5. Push Move Cursor to move the cursor in the text box one space to the left.

6. Push Delete Character to remove the last character entered in the text box.

7. After you enter the name, push Done. The new Machine Setup name appears in the name field.

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Machine Setup

For the best machine analysis and diagnosis, the Tester has to understand the layout and components of the machine. The Machine Setup wizard guides you through several questions about the profile of the machine. These machine setup values must be correct for valid diagnostic results.

Note

All questions in the Machine Setup Wizard are required to generate a diagnosis unless

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Table 4-1 describes the softkey functions for the New Machine Setup screen.

Table 4-1. New Machine Setup Functions

Softkey Function

Edit Name Edit the Machine Setup name

Next Go to the first Machine Setup screen

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

otherwise labeled “optional.” Including optional information will improve the results of the final machine diagnosis.

Once you create a Machine Name, the Tester starts the Machine Setup wizard and you enter the parameters of the machine under test. The Machine Setup wizard displays the options sequentially based on the input you give and organizes the options into these categories:

• Motor Input (Driver)

• Coupling and Transmission

• Driven Components

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Note

• Push  to access the on-board help for

any Machine Setup option.

• As you select the options, the Tester

displays a corresponding drivetrain image template at the top of the display.

The Machine Setup Wizard uses combo boxes. A combo box is a combination of a drop-down list or list box. You can choose from the list of existing options. To make a selection:

1. Push Enter to activate the combo box.

2. Rotate the Dial to highlight different options in the combo box.

3. Push Enter to confirm the selection. Depending on the component you select, the options appear for the details of the component.

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Motor Input (Driver) Information

Entering an accurate running speed (RPM) is critical to receiving a proper diagnosis. An accurate running speed helps the diagnostic engine in the Tester discern different fault conditions. The motor nameplate or manual also lists the running speed.

If an ac motor uses a variable frequency drive (VFD), it operates under a varying load that influences the vibration signal. It is important to obtain the correct RPM using a tachometer. Or, refer to the frequency on the motor controller label. For consistent diagnoses over time, it may be necessary to reduce or increase the load on the motor to match the load from previous measurements.

Measuring VFDs requires entering RPM at the time of measurement (instead of relying on RPM values in the Machine Setup) due to variable loads. To obtain an accurate RPM value, use the Tachometer provided with the Tester or obtain the frequency value from the drive controller itself. To convert the frequency value to RPM, calculate:

Hz * 60 = RPM

Horsepower (HP) or kilowatt (kW) input is required for the diagnostic system to identify the number of measurement locations.

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Table 4-2 is a list of the options for the motor input.

Table 4-2. Motor Input Options

Selection Option Description

Select motor type

AC motor with VFD

Enter Speed in RPM RPM Entry screen

Enter nominal HP (US) or Enter nominal kW (metric)

Motor mounted

Motor bearing type

Motor is detached from drivetrain

[1] The Tester cannot analyze drive trains with beveled gears where the shaft changes direction at a 90

Yes

Numeric keyboard entry

Horiz (Horizontal)

Vert (Vertical)

Roller

Journal

Yes

[1]

Select the motor type of the machine under test.

For ac motor type, identify the motor as VFD (variable-frequency drive) or not.

RPM Entry screen appears. Use the Tachometer to get the RPM. Or, if you know the RPM, enter the value manually. See “RPM Entry.”

Push Keyboard to access the numeric keyboard. Enter the HP (Horsepower) or the kW of the motor.

[1]

Identify the motor mounting as horizontal or vertical to enter the motor mounting as it affects Sensor orientation.

Select the bearing type in the motor. Different bearing types have distinct vibration signatures.

Are you testing the motor only. If the motor is detached from the drivetrain, select Yes.

[1]

. It is important

angle between components.

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RPM Entry

When an RPM value has to be entered, the RPM entry screen opens.

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1. Use the Tachometer to measure the RPM. See “Tachometer Setup” to set up the Tachometer and measure the RPM. After you set the RPM value, the Tester goes back to the Machine Setup wizard.

Or, you can manually enter the RPM value as follows:

2. Push Manual Entry. The Tester displays a numeric keyboard.

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3. To select a character, use the Dial to highlight the value. Or, use Move Cursor to highlight the value.

4. Push the Dial to select the value.

5. To delete a character, use Delete Character.

6. Push Done to go back to the Machine Setup wizard.

Coupling Information

If the machine consists of a driven component coupled with a motor, select No to the previous option. Options for the closed coupled machine appear based on the selection you make.

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Transmission with Closed Coupling

Table 4-3 is a list of the options for a transmission with a closed coupling.

Table 4-3. Closed Coupling Transmission Options

Selection Option Action Option Action Description

Centrifugal pump

Gear pump

Motor directly bolted to:

Note: Vanes, gear teeth, screw teeth, pistons and fan blades generate distinct vibration signatures. Enter the correct number for proper

diagnosis.

Fan

Centrifugal compressor

(Cntfgl Comp)

Screw/lobe pump

Scroll and select the driven component that connects to the motor (driver)

Number of vanes (optional)

Number of gear or screw teeth (optional)

Number of blades (optional)

Number of compressor vanes (optional)

Number of teeth/lobes (optional)

This is optional information. Numeric keyboard entry

Push Keyboard to access

the numeric keyboard. Enter

the appropriate number for

the option.

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Transmission without Closed Coupling

The Tester cannot analyze drive trains with beveled gears where the shaft changes direction at a 90 ° angle

between components. Table 4-4 is a list of the options for a transmission without a closed coupling.

Table 4-4. Transmission without Closed Coupling Options

Selection Option Description

Coupling between motor and next component

Yes

Is there a coupling between motor (driver) and the next component in the drivetrain? Select Yes or No accordingly.

Pump

Fan

Compressor

Next component

Notes

[1]

If you select Gearbox, Belt drive, or Chain drive, the options for the details of the transmission drive appear. See “Transmission

Component” for related options.

[2]

These selections are unavailable if there is a flexible coupling between the motor and the next component.

Blower

Spindle

Gearbox

Belt drive

[1]

[1] [2]

Chain drive

[1] [2]

Scroll and select the next component in the drivetrain from the list.

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Driven Component

Depending on the component selection, the options for the details of the driven component appear.

Pump

Table 4-5 is a list of the pump options.

Table 4-5. Pump Options for Driven Components

Selection Option Action Option Action Description

Bearing type

Pump type

Roller --- --- ---

Journal --- --- ---

Impeller is supported

Centrifugal

Propeller

Sliding vanes

Screw/lobe

Piston

Scroll and select the pump type

Number of vanes (optional)

Number of teeth/lobes (optional)

Number of pistons (optional)

Two bearings

Overhung

Input value between 2 and 20 with keyboard.

Select 2 through 12

Select 2 through 13

Select the bearing type in the pump.

Scroll and identify the impeller support.

This is optional information. Push Keyboard to access the numeric keyboard. Enter the number for the option.

This is optional information. Scroll and select the number.

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Fan

Table 4-6 is a list of the fan options.

Option Selection Description

Table 4-6. Fan Options for Driven Components

Driven component bearing type

Fan is supported by

Number of fan blades (optional)

4-12

Roller

Journal

Two bearings

Overhung

Numeric keyboard entry

Select the bearing type in the fan.

Scroll to identify the fan support.

This is optional information. Push Keyboard to access the numeric keyboard. Enter the number of fan blades.

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Compressor

Table 4-7 is a list of the compressor options. Different setup options are available based on the compressor selection.

Table 4-7. Compressor Options for Driven Components

Selection Option Action Option Action Description

Roller --- --- --- Driven component bearing type

Compressor type

Journal --- --- ---

Number of

Centrifugal

Screw

Piston

Scroll and select the compressor type

vanes (optional)

Number of screw teeth or threads (optional)

Number of pistons (optional)

Select 9 through 50

Select 2 through 8

Select 2 through 12

Select the bearing type in the compressor.

Scroll and select the number of vanes in the compressor.

Scroll and select the number of screw teeth or threads of the compressor.

Scroll and select the number of pistons.

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Blower

Table 4-8 is a list of the blower options.

Table 4-8. Blower Options for Driven Components

Option Selection Description

Driven component bearing type

Number of blower lobes

Roller

Journal

Select 2 through 12 (optional)

Spindle

Only single or simple shafts can be analyzed with the Tester.

Transmission Component

If you select the component as Gearbox, Belt drive, or Chain drive, the Setup Wizard shows the options for the

transmission component.

Gearbox

To diagnose gearbox faults properly, it is important to characterize the gear ratios used. The Tester accepts any of three possible methods: shaft speeds, gear tooth counts, or gear ratios. The Tester cannot analyze drive

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Select the bearing type in the blower.

Scroll and select the number of blower lobes.

trains with beveled gears where the shaft changes direction at a 90 ° angle between components.

If selecting the shaft speed method for single speed changers, it is critical to use the same method (manual or tachometer) on both input and output shafts.

Table 4-9 is a list of the gearbox options. Depending on the known components, more options appear for the details.

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Table 4-9. Gearbox Options for the Transmission

Selection Option Action Option Description

Gearbox bearing type

Number of speed changes

What is known?

Roller

Journal

Shaft speeds

Gear ratios

Gear tooth count

Select the gearbox bearing type

Scroll and select the number of speed changes.

Depending on the known information, scroll and select that option.

Numeric keyboard entry

---

Push Keyboard to access the numeric keyboard. Enter the shaft speeds in their respective fields.

Push Keyboard to access the numeric keyboard. Enter the gear ratios in their respective fields.

Push Keyboard to access the numeric keyboard. Enter the number of gear teeth in their respective fields.

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Next, the options for the Driven component show on the Tester screen. See Table

4-10.

Table 4-10. Driven Component Options

Option Selection Description

Is there a flexible coupling between gearbox and next component:

Yes

Configure the setup with or without a coupling between the gearbox and the coupling.

Pump

Fan

Compressor Next component that gearbox is attached to:

Blower

Scroll and select the next component in the drivetrain from the list. See “Driven Component” for the options.

Spindle

Belt drive

Chain drive

[1] These selections are unavailable if there is a flexible coupling between the gearbox and the next component.

[1]

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Belt Drive

Obtaining the RPM value using the laser tachometer is the preferred method for determining running speed. However, the output RPM value can be calculated using simple arithmetic.

Table 4-11. Drive Options for the Transmission

Selection Option Description Action

Input shaft speed

Belt Drive

Chain Drive

Output shaft speed

Rotation speed (optional)

Input shaft speed

Output shaft speed

Tooth count (optional)

RPM entry screen appears

For simple reduction two-pulley (sheave) systems, use the formula that follows to solve for the RPM of the driven pulley:

Diameter, driver pulley (sheave) Diameter, driven pulley (sheave) RPM, driver pulley (sheave)

Table 4-11 is a list of the options for the belt drive components.

Use the Tachometer to set the RPM.

Or, you can enter the speed with the numeric keyboard.

Component

Pump

Fan

Compressor

Blower

Spindle

RPM, driven pulley (sheave)

Action

Scroll and select the next component in the drivetrain from the list. See “Driven Component” for available options.

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After you enter all the machine information, the Change Machine Name screen appears.

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Table 4-12 is a list of the softkey functions for the Change Machine Name screen.

Table 4-12. Change Machine Name

Softkey Function

Previous Page Go back to the previous screen.

Go to the first Machine Setup

Review Summary

screen to review the selections and inputs made with the Machine Setup Wizard.

Done Save the Machine Setup.

Displays the alphanumeric

Edit Name

keyboard to edit the machine name.

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

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When you save the Machine Setup, the Tester displays:

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Table 4-13 is a list of the softkey functions for the Saved Machine Setup screen.

Table 4-13. Saved Machine Setup Functions

Softkey Function

Displays Set up new machine, Copy

New Setup

Measure

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

Machine Setup, and Change a Machine Setup options.

Go to the Measurement screen to take a measurement from a certain location.

Copy an Existing Machine Setup

When you have multiple machines to test that are identical to one another, you can create one Machine Setup and make multiple copies with a unique Machine Setup name.

1. Push  to view the New Machine Setup

screen options.

Or, push New Machine in the Startup screen to view the New Machine Setup screen options.

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2. Select Copy Machine Setup. The next screen is a list of the existing Machine Setups.

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3. Use the Dial to scroll through the existing Machine Setups.

4. Push Copy. The alphanumeric keyboard appears.

5. Enter the new machine name and push Done. The new name appears on the screen.

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6. Push Next to copy the Machine Setup.

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Table 4-14 is a list of the softkey functions for the Copy Machine Setup screen.

Table 4-14. Copy Machine Setup Functions

Softkey Function

Review Setup

Measure Go to the Measurement screen to take

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

Review the existing Machine Setup screen-by-screen and edit the settings.

a measurement.

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Edit the Saved Machine Setup

To change a Machine Setup:

1. Push  to view the New Machine Setup

screen options.

2. Select the Change a Machine Setup option. The screen shows a list of the saved Machine Setups.

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Or, push Saved Machines in the startup screen to view the saved Machine Setups.

3. Use the Dial to select a Machine Setup.

4. When the Machine Setup is highlighted, push Edit Setup. The Machine Setup screen appears and you can edit the settings.

5. Editing the settings is similar to creating the Machine Setup for the first time. Refer to the “Machine Setup” section for more information about the Machine Setup settings.

6. Once you edit the machine settings, the Change Machine Name screen appears.

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Table 4-15. Change Machine Name Functions

Softkey Function

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Table 4-15 describes the softkey functions for the Change Machine Name screen.

Review Summary

Done

Edit Name

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

You can create a Machine Setup and transfer it to and from the Tester with the Viewer Software. For more information, see Chapter 5, “Viewer Software.”

Go to the previous screen.

Go to the Machine Setup screen to review the selections and inputs made in Machine Setup wizard.

Save the Machine Setup with new settings.

Displays alphanumeric keyboard to edit the machine name.

Note

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Before You Measure

Sensor orientation is critical to ensure repeatable data and consistent diagnoses over time. Once you have mounted the Sensor onto the machine to be tested and created a Machine Setup, the Tester is ready to measure.

W Caution

To prevent damage to the Tester, do not take a measurement while connected to ac power source.

Select Measurement Locations

The optimum measurement location is as close to the machine bearings as possible. A solid metal surface between the bearing and Sensor is ideal. The solid metal casting effectively transmits the vibration signals emitted by bearings. Do not put the Sensor on bearing caps, fan housings, sheet metal shrouds, non-metallic materials, and other metal-to-metal joints as they can significantly distort the vibration signals.

Tips for measurement location:

• For consistent diagnoses over time, it is important to

measure with the same parameters. You must place the triaxial Sensor at the exact same location on a machine and with the same orientation.

• Do not take bearing measurements from a

foundation or fabricated base.

• Do not mistake seal locations for a bearing

measurement location on pumps.

• Attach the Sensor to a clean, flat, bare metal surface

if possible. Thick layers of paint, grease, oil, or other matter reduce both the holding force of the magnet and the high frequency response of the Sensor.

• Avoid mounting the Sensor on thin surface areas,

such as fan shrouds and cooling fins.

• Sensor position should be parallel or perpendicular to

the drive shaft whenever possible.

• For close-coupled machines where the motor is

directly bolted to the driven component, take all measurements from the motor. If motor is <40 hp (29.8 kW), take the measurement from the motor’s driven end. If the motor is >40 hp (29.8 kW), take the measurement from both the motor’s driven end and free end.

W Warning

To prevent personal injury, do not allow Sensor location and mounting to supersede safety. Always consider the best combination of locations and mounting techniques that personal safety will allow.

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Total Number of Measurement Locations

Measurement locations correlate to the bearing locations and their sequence follows the flow of energy beginning from the free end of the motor to the end of the drivetrain.

Take measurements in this same order, beginning with the free end of the motor and working downstream. See Figure 4-1.

It is recommended to take two measurements from each component in the drive train if the motor has more than 40 HP (29.8 kW) and is longer than 40 inches (101.6 centimeters). For motors with less than 40 HP (29.8 kW) and 40 inches (101.6 centimeters) length, one measurement is sufficient. For optimum diagnostic quality, measure at each bearing location whenever possible.

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Motor Pump

Motor

Pump

Figure 4-1. Sensor Location

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Motor

Gear Pump

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Note

Start numbering from the motor free end. Number the bearings with the flow of energy.

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Sensor Orientation

Consistent Sensor orientation is critical to ensure repeatable data and consistent diagnoses over time. The Tester uses a triaxial Sensor that combines three transducers into a single housing. These three transducers simultaneously measure the vibration data from three axes or directions:

• Axial (A)

• Radial (R)

• Tangential (T)

The axes are oriented to the drivetrain shaft and vary depending on the horizontal or vertical orientation of the drivetrain. See Figure 4-2.

Note

If you define the Sensor orientation incorrectly in the user interface, the diagnostic engine is unable to associate the vibration signals with the correct axes. The result is a false diagnosis from the Tester.

A = Axial R = Radial T = Tangential

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Figure 4-2. Axes Orientation

The Tester uses the machine driveshaft as the common reference point. You must set the orientation of the Sensor cable as either parallel or perpendicular to the driveshaft.

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Sensor Mounting

The Tester’s diagnoses are largely dependent upon the quality of vibration signal it receives from the machinery under test. The method used to mount a Sensor to the machine directly affects the quality, accuracy, and range of the signal, see Figure 4-3.

In general, permanent mounts, such as stud or adhesive mount, yield the best results. These are best for machines that:

• run at high speeds and frequencies

• have a driving unit that runs at greater than

6000 RPM (for example, vacuum pumps)

• include a speed changer (gearbox) that results in an

output shaft speed of greater than 5x the input shaft speed

• include an integrated speed changer (for example,

centrifugal compressors)

Permanent mountings promote more consistent data if tracking machine condition over time. The advantages and disadvantages of permanent mounts are as follows.

Stud Mount

Adhesive Mount

Magnetic Mount

Figure 4-3. Sensor Mounting Options

Stud Mounting

Stud mounting is typical for permanently mounted applications. A hole is tapped into a flat section of the

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machinery housing and the Sensor’s stud is screwed into the tapped hole.

Advantages: Highest frequency response, very repeatable data over time. Best diagnostic quality.

Disadvantages: Less practical for “walkaround” troubleshooting due to time needed to screw/unscrew the Sensor from machinery, often difficult to tap a hole in the desired measurement location.

Adhesive Mounted Pads

Typically used for permanently mounted applications. A thin layer of adhesive is applied to the bottom of the mounting pad and placed on a flat section of the machinery housing. The Sensor’s stud is screwed into the hole in the mounting pad.

Advantages: High frequency response approaching that of a stud mount without having to tap a hole, very repeatable data over time. Next to a stud mount, best diagnostic quality.

Disadvantages: Less practical for “walkaround” troubleshooting due to time needed to screw/unscrew the Sensor from mounting pad.

The advantages and disadvantages of a temporary mount are as follows.

Magnetic Mounting

The magnetic mount uses either a 2-pole magnet (for rounded surfaces) or flat magnet attached to the Sensor. If you make the measurements at the exact same location, each time, repeatable data can be collected over time. Magnet mounts are generally more convenient and allow faster measurement, but some accuracy is lost.

Advantages: Fastest, most convenient method for “walkaround” troubleshooting.

Disadvantages: Diagnostic quality is less than that of stud or adhesive mounts.

W Caution

When using a magnetically mounted Sensor, be careful when attaching it to the test surface. The magnet is very strong and could pull the Sensor assembly from your hand and impact the test surface. An excessive impact can damage the Sensor. Hold the Sensor firmly and carefully roll the Sensor onto the test surface to minimize the potential for impact.

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Best practice is to take vibration measurements when the machine is running in a steady state and at normal operating temperature. It is recommended to take two measurements from each component in the drive train if the motor has more than 40 HP (29.8 kW) and is longer than 40 inches (101.6 centimeters). For motors with less than 40 HP (29.8 kW) and 40 inches (101.6 centimeters) length, one measurement is sufficient. For optimum diagnostic quality, measure at each bearing location whenever possible.

Multiple measurements will improve the diagnostic quality. You need to test all the components, but not necessarily all the possible Sensor locations on each component. Vibration transmits easily through a machine and it will be picked up from each location.

To measure machine vibration with the Tester:

1. Push . The Measure screen displays to

show the saved Machine Setups ready for measurement.

2. Use the Dial to select the required Machine Setup.

3. Push Enter to select the saved Machine Setup.

If the drive train includes a VFD or dc motor, you need to verify RPM in the next screen. If not, the Tester automatically detects and configures the settings for the Sensor.

4. Push Continue. The RPM Entry screen appears for dc motors and machines with variable frequency drives. You can retake the RPM measurement if necessary or push Skip.

The Tester configures the settings and detects the Sensor.

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Note

Because the current running speed is so critical for correct diagnosis, it is a best practice to use a Tachometer on VFD motor controllers. Or, refer to the frequency on the motor controller label before you take a measurement.

If a single axis Sensor is detected, the Tester asks for the sensitivity of the Sensor.

5. Input the sensitivity value of the Sensor with the keyboard.

6. If you push Select, the Sensor type selection screen appears.

Once the Sensor is selected, a new screen appears with the available options for the orientations and locations.

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7. Select New orientations / locations. The Sensor Placement screen appears.

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8. Rotate the Dial to select the location for the first Sensor placement. Locations are shown above the drivetrain image. The time available for taking measurements is shown in the top right side of the display.

Note

The vibration from a drivetrain may change depending on the load and ambient temperature of the motor. You must finish a measurement within 30 minutes. If not, the “Measurement Timeout” message appears and redirects you to select the Sensor orientation and location.

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9. Push Enter to select the location. The Tester display shows that the Sensor is located.

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Table 4-16 is a list of the softkey functions for the Sensor Placement screen.

Table 4-16. Sensor Placement Functions

Softkey Function

Change Go back to the previous screen to

change the Sensor location.

Measure Tips

Display information and tips for taking measurements.

Enter Displays the Sensor Orientation screen.

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

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A Top/Bottom, Side, or End selection is for horizontal mountings. A Front/Back, Side, or End selection is for vertical mountings. For vertical mountings, the first time you take a measurement, decide which side of the motor will be called the front and back. Mark the motor accordingly for use in future measurements.

10. Use the Dial to select the correct position of the Sensor at that location: Top/Bottom, Side, End, or Front/Back. Depending on the Sensor orientation selection, another screen appears.

The Tester uses the driveshaft (depicted as a thick red line in the display) as the primary frame of reference. Orient the Sensor to the driveshaft using the Sensor cable where it exits from the Sensor, telling the Tester whether the cable is parallel or perpendicular to the shaft.

Note

The first time you take a measurement, draw or paint a line on the machine to indicate the Sensor measurement location. Use an arrow to indicate the Sensor orientation. If you take measurements at exact same locations and with exact same Sensor orientations, you can push Use last orientations/locations. This will bypass the location and orientation screens and take you directly to the data collection screen.

11. Use the Dial and select the alignment of the Sensor cable as it relates to the machine driveshaft. The red line (or dot) on the screen graphic represents the driveshaft. After you select the orientation, the measurement screen appears.

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Table 4-17 is a list of the Measurement screen functions.

Table 4-17. Measurement Functions

Softkey Function

Change Displays the Re-orient Sensor and

Relocate Sensor options:

• Re-orient Sensor: Sensor

Orientation screen appears. Change the orientation.

• Relocate Sensor: Sensor

Placement screen appears. Change the Sensor position.

Measure Tips

Displays information and tips for taking measurements.

Measure Take measurement from the selected

location.

Next Location

Move to the screen where you can select the next location to place the Sensor on the drivetrain.

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12. Push Measure to measure from the selected location. The Tester checks for the Sensor cable connection. If the connection is good, the Tester measures the machine under test. The following screen appears when the measurement is complete.

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Table 4-18 is a list of the softkey functions for the Measurement screen.

Table 4-18. Measurement Complete Functions

Softkey Function

Displays the options to Re-orient and

More…

Measure Tips

Diagnose

Next Location

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

Relocate the Sensor and Re-measure. Push the required softkey to perform the specific task.

Displays information and tips for how to take measurements.

Diagnose the measurements from a machine.

Move to the next Sensor location on the drivetrain.

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13. When taking measurements at multiple locations, push Next Location. The Sensor Placement screen appears for a second placement.

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14. Rotate the Dial and select the location for the next placement.

15. Push Enter or use the Dial to select Sensor orientation. The Sensor Orientation screen appears.

16. Select the placement of the Sensor.

17. In the next screen, select the orientation of the Sensor.

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Table 4-19 is a list of the softkey functions for the Sensor placement.

Table 4-19. Sensor Placement Functions

Softkey Function

Change

Measure Tips

Enter Displays the Sensor Orientation screen.

Copy Last

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

18. Push Measure to take the measurement.

Go back to the previous screen to change the Sensor location.

Displays information and tips for taking measurements.

Copy the position and orientation of the last Sensor placement if it is the same.

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How to Diagnose

Once the Machine Setup is complete and measurement information is collected, the diagnostic engine analyzes the data with a set of powerful algorithms. It also identifies abnormal conditions and pending mechanical failures for the machine.

Fault Types

The Tester can identify four of the most common mechanical problems:

• Bearing Failures

• Misalignment

• Unbalance

• Looseness

The diagnostic engine can identify other mechanical faults (nonstandard faults) in addition to these four basic faults. However, it cannot provide any details on the type of the fault, only its severity.

To diagnose a machine after you take a measurement:

1. Take a measurement. Once the measurement is done, the Tester displays the screen that follows.

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See Table 4-18 for a list of the softkey functions for the Measurement screen.

2. Push Diagnose. Or, push the Dial to start the Diagnosis. The Tester analyses the measurement data and displays the diagnostic results.

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Table 4-20. Diagnosis Faults

Softkey Function

Table 4-20 is a list of the softkey functions for the Diagnosis: Faults screen.

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Repair Details

History

Details

Next Go to the next fault.

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

Displays the prioritized repair recommendations related to a particular diagnosis.

Displays the previous diagnosis with same machine.

Displays fault details and cited peaks for selected fault.

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Severity Scale

The scale is an indication of severity for any particular fault machine condition.

Slight Moderate Serious Extreme

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Note

The severity scale should not be associated with time to failure.

The severity scale is based on the intensity of the machine fault at the time of measurement. It is not an indicator of time to machine failure. As conditions change, the severity may change, even appear to improve (for example, immediately after lubrication). However, over time, conditions will worsen with normal machine wear and tear.

Note

Time to failure will vary depending on the equipment type, age, machine load, environmental conditions, and other variables.

Follow these recommended actions for each severity level to avoid failure. In general, the scale may be interpreted as:

• Slight No repair action is recommended.

Monitor the machine and retest after regular machine planned maintenance to verify maintenance was performed correctly.

• Moderate (Months, even up to a year) – Repair

action may be needed in the future. A machine failure is possible, so plan accordingly. Increase the frequency of vibration testing on this equipment and review spare parts availability.

• Serious (Weeks) – Repair action may be

needed before the next planned downtime. There may be other physical evidence of the fault in terms of noise or higher bearing temperatures. Retest the machine within a short period to confirm finds. Limit the run time of the machine, if possible, and determine a fault progression trend to prevent additional component failure.

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• Extreme (Days) – Consider shutting down the

equipment and taking repair action now to avoid catastrophic failure. There is likely other physical evidence of the fault in terms of noise, higher bearing temperatures or visible movement. Retest the machine within a short period to confirm finds.

To monitor the condition and degradation of the machine over time, upload the diagnostic information to the Viewer Software and track each fault’s severity. See “Viewer Software” section for more details.

If the diagnosis shows extreme faults but you do not sense any visual or thermal indication of the fault, revisit “Machine Setup” and “How to Measure Vibration.” Verify that you have the correct machine information and measurements. Several factors can result in poor data collection and inaccurate diagnoses:

• Improper speed input

• Improper machine setup

• Thermal transients

• Improper measurement locations

• Taking measurements from a machine which is

cycling or surging on and off

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Fault Details and Vibration Spectrum

The Tester collects data about vibration motion and compiles this information in the time domain. Then, the Tester transforms it into a frequency domain (spectra) graph where the amplitude of the vibration signal is graphed against the frequency or machine RPM.

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Mechanical faults are detected at certain running speeds or frequencies in the spectra. The algorithms identify, or “cite” the abnormal vibration amplitude peaks (cited peaks) at vibration spectra and then diagnose the mechanical fault and severity.

To view fault information:

1. In the fault list, use the Dial to highlight the fault.

2. Push Details. The Tester displays a table of cited peaks for the selected fault. Each fault is associated with at least one cited peak.

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Table 4-21. Cited Peak Details

Label Description

Location of fault. Bearing locations are numbered 1 to n, from free end of motor (1) to end of drivetrain (n).

Direction of vibration signal: Axial, Radial, or Tangential.

Vibration signal amplitude cited from this specific location.

Multiples of the running speed or frequency and identifies at which running frequency that the cited amplitude peak is detected.

Frequency range of data collection, Hi or Lo.

spectrum related to the fault. The Tester marks the cited peak in red for the specific spectra and displays the amplitude information.

Table 4-21 is a list of the details available for the

cited peaks.

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Loc

Axis

Amplitude

Orders

Range

3. Push the Graph softkey to view the vibration

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Table 4-22 is a list of the softkey functions for the Diagnosis Spectra screen.

Table 4-22. Diagnosis Spectra Functions

Softkey Function

Back Go to the previous screen.

Zoom into the spectra. Push Zoom Out to expand the view of the spectra. To view the spectra in more detail, upload

Zoom In

the diagnosis data to a PC to review the spectra with higher resolution. For more information, see Chapter 5 “Viewer Software.”

Previous Spectra

Next Spectra

Displays the spectra of previous cited peak.

Displays the spectra of next cited peak.

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

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Push  to access the measurement records. These records are sorted by Machine Setup, measurement date, and last diagnosed machine.

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1. Use the Dial to scroll through and select the required option.

2. Push Enter to select the option.

View by Machine Setup

Select View by Machine Setup, to view records sorted by the Machine Setup. Use the Dial to highlight a specific setup.

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Table 4-23 is a list of the softkey functions for the Existing Machine Setup screen.

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Table 4-23. Existing Machine Setup Functions

Softkey Function

Back Go to the previous screen.

Delete Delete a Machine Setup.

Edit Setup

View

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

Edit a Machine Setup. For more details about Machine Setup, see “Machine Setup” section.

View the measurement details (measured date and time) and diagnosis. For more details about diagnosis, see “How to Diagnose.”

View by Measurement Date

Select View by measurement date to view the records by the recorded date.

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Table 4-24 is a list of the softkey functions for the Memory screen.

Table 4-24. Measurement Date Functions

Softkey Function

Back Go to the previous screen.

View the machine name with date and time

View

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

of measurement. (For more details about measurement, see “How to Measure Vibration.”)

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1. Use the Dial to select a date or push View to see the machines measured on that date.

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2. Scroll and select the machine with date and time.

Table 4-25 is a list of the softkey functions of View by Measurement date and time screen.

Table 4-25. View by Measurement Date Functions

Softkey Function

Back Go to the previous screen.

Delete Delete the measurement details.

Diagnose the measured data. For more

Diagnosis

Exit Exit to the Startup screen.

details about diagnosis, see “How to Diagnose.”

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View by Last Diagnosis

Select View by last diagnosis to view the last diagnosis recorded by the Tester. See Table 4-20 for a list of the softkey functions for the Diagnosis Faults screen.

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Title Page

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 5-3

System Requirements................................................................................................. 5-3

PC Connections .......................................................................................................... 5-3

Install the Viewer Software.......................................................................................... 5-5

Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 ................................................................................ 5-5

Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1......................................................................... 5-5

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express ...................................................................... 5-6

Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 ........................................................................................ 5-6

Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1 ................................................................ 5-6

Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1 for Devices ............................................. 5-6

Viewer Software ..................................................................................................... 5-7

Uninstall the Viewer Software ..................................................................................... 5-8

Navigation ................................................................................................................... 5-9

Preferences................................................................................................................. 5-11

Application Settings ................................................................................................ 5-11

Upgrades................................................................................................................ 5-12

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Data Transfer.......................................................................................................... 5-12

Import Machine Setup ........................................................................................ 5-14

Export Machine Setup........................................................................................ 5-15

Import Diagnostic Data....................................................................................... 5-18

Export Diagnostic Data ...................................................................................... 5-19

Export Faults Data ............................................................................................. 5-22

Machine Setup............................................................................................................. 5-24

Set Up a New Machine ........................................................................................... 5-26

View Machine Setups ............................................................................................. 5-28

View Diagnosis ............................................................................................................ 5-31

View Other Data Files ............................................................................................. 5-34

Time Waveform....................................................................................................... 5-34

Spectra ................................................................................................................... 5-36

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Introduction

The 810 Vibration Tester includes Viewer software that lets you do tasks from a computer. With the basic features of the software you can:

• import/export a Machine Setup from the Tester

• set up a new machine

• make a copy of a Machine Setup

• change a Machine Setup

• look at cited peaks graphs, vibration spectra, and

time waveforms

• zoom-in and zoom-out of data views

• make a backup of the diagnosis data from a

measured machine

• import and look at the thermographic image of a

machine

Additionally, you can configure the Machine Setups with the software and export them to the Tester. This Machine Setup procedure is much the same as the Machine Setup wizard in the Tester. For external analysis of the fault data, you can export the Machine Setup, diagnosis data, and fault data to a PDF to send to a vibration test consultant.

System Requirements

The minimum PC system requirements to use the Viewer software are:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows

Vista / Windows 7 Operating system

• Minimum 1 GB RAM

• One USB port

• CD-ROM disk drive

PC Connections

To connect the computer to the Tester:

1. Power on the computer and the Tester.

2. Connect the USB cable to the USB ports of the computer and the Tester as shown in Figure 5-1. See the marking on the ends of the cable for identifying the Type-A and Mini-B ends.

3. Install the supporting software and Viewer software (if not installed already). See “Install the Viewer Software”.

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Install the Viewer Software

To install the Viewer software:

1. Start the computer.

2. Put the User Documentation / Viewer Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installation automatically starts and the display shows a list of software requirements before you can install the Viewer software.

Note

If the installation does not start automatically, browse through the CD-ROM and double-click Setup.exe to start the installation.

3. Click OK. The InstallShield Wizard extracts each component and installs.

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Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0

1. When the Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 Setup window shows on the display, click Next. The End-User License agreement window shows on the display.

2. Read the license agreement and choose I accept the terms in the license agreement.

3. Click Install to start the installation.

4. Click Finish to complete the Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 installation.

Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1

The InstallShield Wizard extracts the .Net Framework components and installs automatically. The installation takes 25 – 30 minutes.

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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express

The InstallShield Wizard extracts the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express components and shows End User License Agreement window on the display.

1. Click Next. The License agreement window shows on the display.

2. Read the license terms and select I accept the terms in the license agreement.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5

The InstallShield Wizard extracts the Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 and shows Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 Setup window on the display.

1. Click Next. The License agreement window shows on the display.

2. Read the license terms and select I accept the terms in the license agreement.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1

1. When the Microsoft SQL Server Compact Setup window shows on the display, click Next. The License agreement window shows on the display.

2. Read the terms and select I accept the terms in the license agreement.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1 for Devices

1. When the Microsoft SQL Server Compact for Devices Setup window shows on the display, click Next. The License agreement window shows on the display.

2. Read the terms and select I accept the terms in the license agreement.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

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Viewer Software

The InstallShield Wizard extracts the Viewer software components and Viewer Software Setup window shows on the display.

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To continue the installation:

1. Click Next. The Customer Information window shows on the display.

2. Fill in the User Name and Company Name.

3. Choose Anyone who uses this computer or Only for me to set the access for the Viewer software.

4. Click Next. The Disk Space Requirement window shows on the display.

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5. Click OK. A window to choose the destination folder shows on the display.

6. To change the Destination folder, click Browse and choose a different folder.

7. Click Next. The wizard is now ready to begin the installation.

8. Click Install to start the installation.

9. When installation is done, choose Finish to close the window.

An entry in the Start menu and a shortcut icon, “Viewer Software” shows on the Desktop.

Uninstall the Viewer Software

To uninstall the Viewer software:

1. Go to Start > All Programs > Fluke > Viewer Software.

2. Click Uninstall Viewer Software.

To uninstall Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0, Microsoft .Net Framework 3.5 SP1, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express, Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1 and ActiveSync

4.5:

1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

2. Choose the software to uninstall.

3. Click Remove.

4. Follow the online instructions to uninstall the software.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Users Manual

Table of Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

Overview

Introduction

Features

How to Contact Fluke

Safety

Rotating Equipment

Tachometer

Heat Sink

Symbols

Unpack and Inspect

Storage

Battery

Accessories

Specifications

810 Vibration Tester Specifications

Diagnostic Specifications

Electrical Specifications

General Specifications

Sensor Specifications

Tachometer Specifications

Viewer Software Requirements

Getting Started

Introduction

Navigation and User Interface

How to Use the Dial

How to Use the Function Softkeys

Accessory Connectors

Start the Tester

Sensor Setup

Compatible Sensors

How to Connect the Fluke Sensor

Sensor Care and Handling

Tachometer Setup

How to Measure RPM with the Tachometer

Laser Safety Precautions

How to Access Help

Instrument Setup

Self Test

Settings

Clear Memory

Operation

Start the Tester

Create a New Machine Setup

Machine Setup

Motor Input (Driver) Information

RPM Entry

Coupling Information

Transmission with Closed Coupling

Transmission without Closed Coupling

Driven Component

Pump

Compressor

Blower

Spindle

Transmission Component

Gearbox

Belt Drive

Copy an Existing Machine Setup

Edit the Saved Machine Setup

Before You Measure

Select Measurement Locations

Total Number of Measurement Locations

Sensor Orientation

Sensor Mounting

How to Measure Vibration

How to Diagnose

Fault Types

Severity Scale

Fault Details and Vibration Spectrum

How to Access the Memory

View by Machine Setup

View by Measurement Date