Rockwell Automation 1441-DYN25-Z User Manual

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User Manual

Dynamix 2500 Data Collector

Catalog Numbers 1441-DYN25, 1441-DYN25-Z

Important User Information

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Summary of Changes

New and Updated

Information

This manual contains new and updated information. Changes throughout this revision are marked by change bars, as shown to the right of this paragraph.

This table contains the changes made to this revision.

Topic	Page

Calibration	27

Updating the Operating System	34

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Notes:

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Preface

The Dynamix 2500 Data

Collector

Optional Extension Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Dynamix 2500 Data Collector and the Emonitor Software . . . . . . . . . . 10

Software Compatibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

USB Driver and Communication Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Help Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Optical Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Laser Radiation Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Kit Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Optional Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Parts of the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

External Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connector A and Connector B Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

POWER /USB/TRIGGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the Headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Connecting to the External Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Strap Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Check the Battery Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Insert and Remove the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Battery Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Configuring the Dynamic 2500

Data Collector

Chapter 2

Apply Power to the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Installing the USB Drivers for the Data Collector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Install ActiveSync or Mobile Device Center Software. . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Install USB Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Updating the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Install the Dynamix 2500 OS Loader Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Install the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Restarting the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Perform Soft Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Perform Hard Restart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

The Data Collector’s Engineer Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Display the Operating System Version Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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	Change the Display Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 47
	Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
	Set the Date, Time and Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
	Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Data Collection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
	View Settings for Current Measurement Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
	Setting Up the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
	Configure the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
	Configure the Data Collection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
	Using Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	64
	Insert and Remove a Storage Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	64
	Chapter 3
Setting Up Measurements	Measurement Definition Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66
	Measurement Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67
	Measurement Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	67
	Measurement Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	74
	Setting Up Collection Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75
	Edit the Measurement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75
	Measurement Input Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	76
	Measurement Window Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	77
	Measurement Signal Detection Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	77
	Measurement Maximum Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	78
	Measurement Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	79
	Number and Type of Averages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	80
	Order Normalization for Orders Track Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	81
	Using Frequency Items for the Diagnostic Frequency Cursor . . . . .	82
	Setting Up Speed References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	83
	Unsupported Measurement Selections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	85
	Setting Up Measurement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	86
	Magnitude Measurement Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	86
	Magnitude and Phase Measurements at Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	89
	Numeric (Process) Measurement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	92
	Spectrum Measurement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	95
	Time Waveform Measurement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	98
	Voltage Measurement Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	100
	Combine Measurement Definitions for a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . .	101
	Set Up Tri-axial Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	102
	Setting Up Alarms, Lists, and Inspection Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	104
	Alarms and the Data Collector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	104
	Lists and the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	105
	Inspection Codes and the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	105
	Chapter 4
Loading and Unloading	Set Up Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	107
	Use the USB Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	107
	Install ActiveSync Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	108

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Create the Connection from the

Data Collector to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Set Up the Current Data Collector in the Emonitor software . . . 110 Loading Lists to the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Prepare the Data Collector before Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Initialize the Data Collector before Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Loading Inspection Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Load Frequency Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Override the Collect On Alarm Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Select the Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Load Selected Lists to the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Display the Data Collector Driver Version Number . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Unloading Lists from the Data Collector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Unload Lists in the Emonitor Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Unload Multiple Measurements Points

in the Emonitor Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Unload Unscheduled (Offroute) Data from the

Dynamix 2500 Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Unload Measurements using Smart Unscheduled Mode . . . . . . . . 125 Automatically Print Reports after Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Quickload Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Load a list to the Storage Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Chapter 5
Collecting and Reviewing Data Preparing for Data Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	129
Connect a Transducer to the Data Collector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	130
Select the Data Collection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	130
Collecting Route Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	131
Select a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	131
Move through a List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	133
Start Data Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	135
Select Inspection Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	137
Manually Enter a Numeric Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	138
Collect a Process DC Voltage Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	139
Collect a Magnitude Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	141
Collect a Spectrum Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	142
Collect a Time Waveform Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	145
Collect Magnitude and Phase Measurements at Orders . . . . . . . . .	146
Collect Multiple Measurements for a Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	148
Collecting Offroute Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	149
Methods for Collecting Offroute Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	149
Collect Offroute Data using a Pre-defined Measurement. . . . . . . .	150
Create and Collect a User-defined Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	152
Storing Unscheduled Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	159
Changing Display View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	161
Reviewing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	161

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Multi-channel Measurements

Installing Optional Extension

Modules

Index

Review Route Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Review Offroute Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Review Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Use Diagnostic Frequency Cursors with a Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Review Waterfall Spectra Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Delete a Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Capturing Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Print Reports and Plots by Using the Emonitor Software. . . . . . . . 168

Chapter 6

Two Channel Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Predictive Maintenance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Orbit Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Understanding an Orbit Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Set Up Orbit Measurements Definitions

in the Emonitor Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Set Up Offroute Orbit Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Collect Orbit Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

Review Orbit Data Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Cross Channel Phase Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Phase Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Multi-channel Cursor, Display Expand, and

Full Scale Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Set Up Cross Channel Phase Measurement Definitions in the

Emonitor Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Set Up an Offroute Cross Channel Phase Measurement. . . . . . . . . 185

Collect a Cross Channel Phase Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Review Cross Channel Phase Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Dual Channel Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Set Up Dual Channel Measurement Definitions

in the Emonitor Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Collect an Offroute Dual Channel Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Magnitude and Phase Offroute Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Multi-channel Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Collect a 4-channel Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Collect Multi-channel Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Collect a Tri-axial Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Chapter 7

Install Optional Extension Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Uninstall an Extension Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Manage Extension Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

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Preface

Optional Extension

Modules

This manual covers the Dynamix™ 2500 data collector module which is used for predictive maintenance using noise and vibration analysis.

When using the Dynamix 2500 data collector, you can do the following:

•Create lists of measurement definitions.

•Load lists from Emonitor® into the Dynamix 2500 data collector.

•Use an 80 Khz fmax, Route and Offroute.

•Collect magnitude, process, spectrum, time, and phase data.

•View selected alarms.

•Select inspection codes to store with a measurement.

•Define and collect unscheduled measurements

•Unload the data from the Dynamix 2500 data collector directly into the Emonitor database.

•View the high resolution, up to 25,600 lines on the data collector.

These are the optional extension modules for the Dynamix 2500 data collector:

•1441-DYN25-4C, 4-Channel Activation (1)

The 4-channel activation lets you take 3 and 4 channel magnitude, time waveform, spectra, and Offroute measurements.

•1441-DYN25-MBMP Bump Test

A bump test (or hammer test) determines the natural frequencies of a machine or a structure.

•1441-DYN25-MBAL Balancing

Balancing application resolves single-plane, two-plane, and static-couple balances with high precision.

•1441-DYN25-MFRF Frequency Response Function

The FRF test lets you determine the natural frequencies of a machine as well as sophisticated information about the frequency response of the structure being tested.

•1441-DYN25-MREC Time Recorder

The Time Recorder test uses a the instrument as a data recorder for realtime data acquisition and analysis.

•1441-DYN25-MRUC Run Up Coast Down

The RUCD test records and analyzes data from intermittent events and transient vibration signals from non-steady state machines.

See Additional Resources on page 12 for a listing of available publications.

(1) This is an activation license for the Dynamix 2500 data collector.

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Dynamix 2500 Data

Collector and the Emonitor

Software

The terminology in the data collector and the software differ in several ways. This table illustrates the differences.

Table 1 Terminology Differences

Dynamix 2500 Terminology	Emonitor Terminology

Offroute	Unscheduled measurements
Measurements that are taken but are not	Measurements that are not defined in the list of
downloaded on to the instrument from Emonitor.	measurements downloaded by Emonitor.
These measurements can be upload to Emonitor.	These measurements are unscheduled.

Route	List
The Dynamix 2500 data collector uses the term	The Emonitor software uses the term ‘list’ for an
route’ to refer to a list loaded in the data	ordered set of measurement definitions.
collector.

Software Compatibilities

The Dynamix 2500 data collector requires the following software versions.

USB Driver and Communication Software

•USB communication with Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP is supported using Microsoft ActiveSync software version 4.5 or greater

•USB communication with Microsoft Windows 7 is supported using Microsoft Mobile Device Center

•Microsoft Windows 7 32 bit and/or Microsoft Windows 7 64 bit are supported

Operating System

Document Conventions

•Microsoft Windows 2000 (SP4) with ActiveSync software

•Microsoft Windows XP (SP3) with ActiveSync software

•Microsoft Windows 7 with Mobile Device Center software installed

These are document conventions used in this manual.

•The Dynamix 2500 data collector is referred to as a data collector and an instrument in this manual.

•The different versions of the Emonitor software are Enterprise, Factory, and Workstation. These are all are referred to as the Emonitor software in this manual.

•The Emonitor software screen captures are from version 3.4 and reference the Enpac 2500 data collector. The next version of the Emonitor software and this manual will reflect the name Dynamix 2500 data collector.

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Using Online Help

The Emonitor software and the Dynamix 2500 data collector each include online help:

•Emonitor Online Help

The Emonitor online help is available from the Emonitor Help menu or by pressing F1.

•Dynamix 2500 Online Help

The Dynamix 2500 data collector online help is available from any screen where the Help function appears. Press F1 (Help) to access the online help.

On some screens that do not display the Help function, pressing Shift(0) provides access also to the Help.

Help Screen

Press F1 (Help) to access online help from any screen where the Help function is displayed on the screen.

1.Press F1 (Help) to access the online help. The Help Contents screen appears.

To highlight a topic, use the

Up or Down arrows.

2.Select the topic for which you want to view and press F1 (Goto).

3.When you are finished viewing the topic, press F1 (Contents) to return to the Help Contents screen or press F4 (Esc) to exit the online help.

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Additional Resources

These documents contain additional information concerning related products from Rockwell Automation®.

Resource	Description

Bump Test Extension Module for the Dynamix 2500	Describes how determine natural (or resonant)
Data Collector User Manual,	frequencies of a machine or structure.
publication 1441-UM002

Frequency Response Function Extension Module	Describes how to determine the natural
for the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector User Manual,	frequencies of a machine or structure using
publication 1441-UM003	modal hammer.

Balancing Extension Module for the Dynamix 2500	Describes the direct method to balance your
Data Collector User Manual,	rotating machinery in one or two planes.
publication 1441-UM004

Time Recorder Extension Module for the Dynamix	Describes how to use the data collector as a
2500 Data Collector User Manual,	data recorder for real-time data acquisition,
publication 1441-UM005	post processing, and analysis.

Run Up Coast Down Extension Module for the	Describes how to record and analyze data from
Dynamix 2500 Data Collector User Manual,	intermittent events and transient vibration
publication 1441-UM006	signals from nonsteady state machines.

Emonitor User’s Guide, publication	Describes data management for predictive
EMONTR-UM001	maintenance services.

Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Kit Release Notes,	Provides important information on the latest
publication 1441-RN001	updates, for example, firmware, certifications,
	warnings, and hardware changes for the data
	collector.

Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Optional Extension	Provides important information on how to
Modules Release Notes, publication 1441-RN002	install the Optional Extension Modules onto
	the Dynamix 2500 data collector.

Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding	Provides general guidelines for installing a
Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1	Rockwell Automation industrial system.

Product Certifications website, http://www.ab.com	Provides declarations of conformity,
	certificates, and other certification details.

You can view or download publications at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature. To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley® distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative.

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Chapter 1

The Dynamix 2500 Data Collector

This chapter describes the Dynamix 2500 data collector and explains the instrument’s basic and configuration and operation.

Topic	Page

Safety Information	15

Parts of the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector	17

External Connections	19

Connector A and Connector B Inputs	19

Using the Headphones	20

Connecting to the External Power Adapter	21

Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Kit Parts List	15

Status Indicators	22

Battery Pack	23

The Dynamix 2500 data collector is a real-time multi-channel Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT) analyzer and data collector for predictive maintenance and machinery vibration diagnostics. It is capable of measuring, processing, displaying and storing a wide range of analysis functions. It can operate as a stand alone instrument or you can download your measurements to your software application for program analysis.

The combination of the Dynamix 2500 data collector with the Emonitor software provides you with the tools for predictive maintenance using noise and vibration analysis. The data collector can be used for a variety of other applications also, such as balancing or bearing analysis.

A predictive maintenance program helps you decide when equipment needs to be serviced or replaced. Part of a complete predictive maintenance program includes vibration monitoring. The Emonitor software and the Dynamix 2500 data collector let you to perform vibration analysis by collecting data samples.

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With the combination of predictive maintenance software and the Dynamix 2500 data collector, you can do the following:

•Create lists of measurement definitions for data collection.

•Load lists from the Emonitor software into the Dynamix 2500 data collector.

•Collect magnitude, process, spectrum, time, and phase data.

•View selected alarms with the data.

The Dynamix 2500 data collector alerts you when a measurement exceeds an alarm.

•Define and collect unscheduled measurements.

•Select inspection codes to store with a measurement, documenting the condition of the machine.

•Unload the data from the Dynamix 2500 data collector directly into the Emonitor database, along with any inspection codes and unscheduled measurements.

In addition, the Emonitor software can optimize your data collection by combining measurement definitions at a location. For example, the software can combine magnitude and spectrum measurement definitions so that the list appears to contain only a single measurement. This lets you to collect all three measurements at one time, minimizing the time you spend collecting data.

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Safety Information

Dynamix 2500 Data

Collector Kit Parts List

Be aware of these safety precautions.

IMPORTANT Avoid Water

The Dynamix 2500 data collector is splash and dust resistant. However, avoid direct contact with water, wet surfaces, or condensing humidity. Keep this instrument away from wet locations, for example, laundry, wet basements, swimming pools.

If the data collector subject to these conditions, adverse operation may result. Before you use it, let the instrument dry thoroughly before operating.

ATTENTION: To avoid damage or injury, place the Dynamix 2500 data collector on a solid stable surface when not in use and do not place any heavy objects on it. Use only the accessories recommended by Rockwell Automation. Keep liquids and foreign objects away from the instrument, and never operate it if any liquid or foreign object has entered it.

Optical Ports

ATTENTION: When the laser on the data collector is active, viewing the laser beam can expose your eyes beyond the maximum permissible exposure recommendations and cause harm.

Laser Radiation Ports

ATTENTION: Class 1 laser product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open and interlocks bypassed. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service the instrument.

This table list the parts list for the data collector kit.

Table 2 - Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Kit Parts List, 1441-DYN25-2C

Catalog No.	Description

1441-DYN25-Z	Dynamix 2500 data collector

1441-DYN25-CAP	Dust Cap Set for Inputs

1441-DYN25-CD	Operating System and Documentation CD

1441-DYN25-PS	Global Power Supply

1441-PEN25-BAT	Battery

1441-PEN25-CASE-T	Transit Case

1441-PEN25-COMS-US	Communication Cable USB Power Splitter

1441-PEN25-HS	Hand Strap

1441-PEN25-RBS	Rubber Bump Sleeve

The Dynamix 2500 data collector, catalog number, 1441-DYN25-Z-2C, is for ATEX Zone 2 and IECEx for hazardous environments. This kit contains the same parts as the Dynamix 2500 data collector,

catalog number 1441-DYN25-2C except 1441-DYN25-Z replaces 1441DYN25.

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Dynamix 2500 Data

Collector Optional Parts

List

This table list the optional hardware parts list for the data collector.

Table 3 - Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Optional Parts List

Cat. No.	Description

1441-DYN25-CBL2CH	2 Channel Adapter Cable for Connectors A or B

1441-DYN25-CBLHS	Headset Adapter Cable

1441-DYN25-CD	Dynamix 2500 Operating System & Info CD

1441-DYN25-M4CH	4 Channel Activation

1441-DYN25-MBAL	2 Plane Balancing Extension Module

1441-DYN25-MBMP	Bump Test Extension Module

1441-DYN25-MFRF	Frequency Response Extension Module

1441-DYN25-MREC	Time Recorder Extension Module

1441-DYN25-MRUC	Run Up Coast Down Extension Module

1441-DYN25-PS	Global Power Supply

1441-PEN25-BAT	Spare Battery

1441-PEN25-CASE-T	Transit Case

1441-PEN25-COMS-US	Communication Cable USB Power Splitter

1441-PEN25-HS	Hand Strap

1441-PEN25-NS	Neck Strap

1441-PEN25-RBS	Rubber Bump Sleeve

1441-PEN25-Z2-100	100 mV per G Zone II Accel Kit

1441-PEN25-Z2-50	50 mV per G Zone II Accel Kit

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Parts of the Dynamix 2500

Data Collector

This section describes the basic components of the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector including key definitions, hardware connections, and status indicators.

Figure 1 - The Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Keys

Enter

Function Keys

Arrow Keys

On/Off

Numeric Keys

Decimal

+/-

0 or Shift

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Table 4 - Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Key Definitions

Keys	Definition

Enter	The two Enter buttons are on either side of the LCD display. In any screen,
	pressing one of the Enter buttons selects the highlighted option, or
	progresses through data collection screens.
	Either left/right Enter key does the following in different situations:
	• Same as using the Apply function key.
	• Starts collecting data for the current point or accepts the current
	measurement.
	• Accepts changes to parameter selections.
	• May be referred also as the Fire, Read, and OK key.
	• In many screens the Left arrow will take you back one screen as will F4
	(Esc) and the Right arrow will act the same as Enter and go forward.

Function keys	The four function keys used are F1, F2, F3, and F4. The functions change
	depending on the current state of the data collector.
	The data collector displays the current function of the keys in the data
	collector screen. When no text appears above a function key, the key is
	inactive in the current window.
	Many functions provide an additional row of function keys. By pressing the
	shift (0) key, the data collector provides another row of function keys, still
	referred to as F1…F4.
	For example: When you go to the Setup menu, F1…F4 appear as Help, Cont.
	- (less screen contrast), Cont. + (more screen contrast), and Apply. After
	pressing the shift (0) key, the functions change to Extn Mngr (Extension
	Manager) and Calib (Calibration).
	You will notice that if you don’t hold down the shift (0) key for a longer
	period of time the first set of functions reappear.

Up arrow	• Moves to the previous field or menu selection.
	• Decreases the Y-axis scaling in a signature plot.

Down arrow	• Moves to the next field or menu selection.
	• Increases the Y-axis scaling in a signature plot.

Left arrow	• Displays the previous screen of information if there is more than one
	screen, for example, selecting a point in the Data Collection screen.
	• Closes the menu selection on the Setup and Instrument Configuration
	screens.
	• Moves the signature cursor to the left.

Right arrow	• Displays the next screen of information if there is more than one screen,
	for example, selecting a point in the Data Collection screen.
	• Opens the menu selection on the Setup and Instrument Configuration
	screens.
	• Moves the signature cursor to the right.

On/Off	Turns the instrument on and off.
	To turn the instrument off, press and hold the On/Off key for one second.

Numeric	Enter alpha/numeric values.

Decimal (.)	Check the status of the battery, or type a decimal point in a numeric field.
	See Check the Battery Level on page 23 for more information.

+/-	Expand or compress a signature plot on the data collector screen.

0	Acts as a `shift’ key that has multiple uses depending on the current data
	collector operation:
	• In a Setup screen numeric input field, the key acts as a zero.
	• In all other screens, pressing and holding the key displays alternate
	functions for the function keys.

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External Connections

The external hardware connections for communication and data collection are located on the top panel of the Dynamix 2500 data collector.

Figure 2 - External Hardware Connections

A			POWER/USB/			LASER	B
			TRIGGER
1	6			2			1	6
2	7	5	3	2	7		2	7	5
3	4		4	1	6		3	4
				5

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Connector A and Connector B Inputs

The data collector has two signal inputs (LEMO connectors), connector A and

B. Headphone access is supported on Connectors A and B.

Table 5 - Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Pin Assignments

Pin	Connector A	Connector B	POWER/USB/TRIG

1	Audio Output	Audio Output	USBV

2	Channel X	Channel Y	USB+

3	Channel Z	N/C	USB-

4	Strobe Out	Strobe Out	DIGITAL GND

5	ANALOG GND	ANALOG GND	EXT-DC-IN

6	Channel Y	N/C	± 25 V EXT-TRIG-IN

7	Channel R	Channel Z	+5V DC TACHO SUPPLY

The measurement Input signal range is ±25 V maximum. Input over voltage protection is AC ± 50 V peak, DC ± 50 V. The inputs are protected ±50 V AC or DC sustained against high-voltage transients, but trigger range over-voltage input levels must be avoided.

Voltage can be DC or AC coupled, while the third option, Accel (ICP) 24 V DC @ 2.4mA, is available for direct connection of integrated circuit piezoelectric transducers. These settings are specified in the Emonitor software.

TIP	In some circumstances you may find a reference to channel numbers
	instead of X, Y, Z or R. Channel numbers can be cross referenced to
	X= Ch(1), Y = Ch(2), Z= Ch(3), R = Ch(4).

See Setting Up Measurements on page 65 for more information.

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POWER /USB/TRIGGER

This socket connects the Dynamix 2500 data collector to either an external trigger, power adapter, or a USB interface. The external trigger enables the synchronization of the data acquisition process to external events, such as tachometer inputs for rotational synchronization for balancing applications, or for order normalization of frequency spectrum. You can use the trigger pulse also to collect running speeds of machinery. The pin assignment for the trigger is shown in Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Pin Assignments on page 19.

Using the Headphones

The Dynamix 2500 data collector lets you listen to the vibration signal as measurements are being recorded. You need to have the optional part, the headset adapter cable.

You can use either Connector A, or Connector B to listen to any data being collected. The accelerometer would be connected to the opposite connector. When collecting data, the headphone output is switched to listen to another input channel (X, Y, Z, and R) by using the shift + left and right arrows.

The headphone output always cycles through X, Y, Z, and R, but only outputs sound when set to a channel that is currently measuring data. The channels that are collecting data are controlled by which connector (A, or B) that the accelerometer is connected to.

See Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Optional Parts List on page 16.

You can control the volume using the keypad on the data collector. You can listen to any channel.

The status bar on the top of the screen indicates the monitored channel and the headphone volume. You can listen to the following:

•Connector A: Channels X, Y, Z, and R

•Connector B: Channels Y and Z

Table 6 - Headphone Controls

Keys	Description

6(M)	Toggles mute on and off for current channel

Shift, up arrow or shift, down arrow	Adjusts the volume 0…10

Shift, left arrow or shift, right arrow	Cycle through channels you are monitoring

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Connecting to the External Power Adapter

The external power adapter can be used to charge the internal battery and the battery pack.

WARNING: When you are powering or charging the data collector, place the power adapter in a well ventilated area. The data collector may overheat and cause a fire.

WARNING: Only the provided power supply may be used. Any other supply may cause permanent damage to the data collector.

WARNING: Connect the power supply only in a safe nonhazardous area.

1.Connect the data collector to the DC output of the power supply to the in-line socket of the USB power splitter cable.

2.Connect the Fischer plug into the POWER/USB/TRIGGER socket on top of the instrument.

3.When needed, use the USB splitter cable to connect to a computer.

The interface is configured as a Client to provide an automatic connection to a computer through the Microsoft ActiveSync software. This interface lets you to copy files and transfer data from the data collector to your computer.

See Install ActiveSync Software on page 108 for more information.

Figure 3 - The Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Connections for the

USB/Power Splitter Cable

Line red dots up to insert

USB cable	External power
	adapter
	In-line socket

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Status Indicators

The Dynamix 2500 data collector has four status indicators located in the upper-right side of the instrument nameplate.

Figure 4 - Status Indicators

Amber

Dual Status: Red and Blue

Green

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Table 7 - Status Indicators

Status	Operation	State	Definition
Indicator

Dual State	Charging Battery	Flashing	When first connected to the power adapter, the
Status			Dynamix 2500 Data Collector tests the condition of
Red			the battery pack. Within 30 seconds, the status
Red			indicators should go to a solid state.
			indicators should go to a solid state.
			If the status indicator continues to flash, the
			instrument has diagnosed a fault in the battery pack
			and it will not charge the battery. The anomaly may
			be that the cell temperature is too high or there is a
			fault with the battery pack.

		Solid	The battery pack is OK. The power adapter is
			connected to the instrument and charging. The
			battery pack is maintained by a trickle charge from
			the power adapter for as long as it remains attached
			to the instrument.

	Data Collection	Solid	• An alarm condition has been set.
			• Input signal is out of range.
			• ICP check has failed and there is an ICP fault
			condition.
			• The power adapter is connected to the
			instrument.

Blue	Communication	Solid	• Communicating to Emonitor through the USB
			connection.

Amber	Data Collection	Solid	Acquisition sub-system is settling.

Green	Data Collection	Solid	Input signal is stable and data is ready to be stored.

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Strap Attachment

The strap can be fitted to either the left or right side of the Dynamix 2500 data collector.

1.Feed the ends of the strap through the top and bottom corner pillars.

2.Loop the ends of the strap through the buckles and adjust the tightness to suit.

Battery Pack

The Dynamix 2500 data collector can be powered either from the battery pack or the external power supply. The internal back-up battery maintains the system settings is used while replacing the battery pack. This internal battery keeps the data collector on for a very short period of time.

WARNING: To make sure proper and safe Dynamix 2500 data collector operation, only use the supplied battery pack.

If you do not replace the battery pack quickly the data collector will shut down resulting in a hard restart. If this occurs, the following happens:

•Data you have not saved will be lost.

•Last system settings will be reset to defaults.

•You will not be taken back to your last the location when the restart occurs.

The most efficient way to replace the battery pack is to do one of the following:

•Connect to a power source then remove the battery.

•Save your data and turn off the data collector to remove the battery.

Check the Battery Level

You can check the level of the data collector’s battery at any time by looking at the top status bar on the screen.

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This table shows the typical battery life for a fully charged battery pack

Table 8 - Battery Capacity

Mode		State	Typical Battery Life

On		Performing typical data collection	8 hours minimum

		Idle mode	14 hours minimum

Off		Main battery & back-up battery	14 days minimum

		Main battery removed & instrument	2 days minimum
		running on back-up battery

Main Battery Charge		100%	5 hours
Time
Time		70%	3 hours
		70%	3 hours


IMPORTANT	If you let the main battery discharge completely, the instrument will
	behave as if it has experienced a hardware reset. On restart the
	current date, time and status information will be lost.

You can check the status of the battery also in the instrument by pressing the decimal (.) key. This function is available on most screens.

The Battery status display reports the status of the internal battery and the condition of the instrument’s back-up battery. The back-up battery charges while the instrument is connected to the external DC power adapter or when the instrument is powered on using the internal battery.

Figure 5 - Battery Status Display

Battery pack indicator

Indicates that the data collector is operating with the battery pack. When using a power supply, this changes to a plug and indicates that the battery pack is charging.

The battery status appears in the upper-right corner of the caption bar, as illustrated below.

Figure 6 - Battery Pack Status Indicator

Battery pack status indicator

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The battery status icons show the strength of the battery.

Table 9 - Battery Status Icons

Battery Icon Meaning

Battery status is good: >30% life remaining.

Battery status is low: >10% life remaining.

Battery status is very low: <10% life remaining.

Battery is charging.

IMPORTANT The Dynamix 2500 data collector automatically notifies you when the battery status is at 30% or lower. To clear the notification, press the decimal (.) key. The notification periodically appears until the battery is recharged or the power adapter is attached.

To prevent any loss of data, we do not recommend that you use USB communication when the battery status is at 10% or lower.

Table 10 - Dynamix 2500 Extension Module Battery Icon Descriptions

Battery Icon Meaning

Battery status is good: >30% life remaining.

Battery status is low: >10% life remaining.

Battery status is very low: <10% life remaining.

Battery is charging.

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Insert and Remove the Battery Pack

WARNING: To make sure proper and safe Dynamix 2500 data collector operation, only use the supplied battery pack.

1.On the back of the instrument, use a flat head screwdriver to unlatch the release screws.

Figure 7 - Rear View of the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector

Once battery cover is removed, slide the battery to the left and lift out.

Reset switch

Release screws to access battery pack.

2. Remove the battery cover.

WARNING: Only remove the battery in a nonhazardous environment:

• Avoid Battery Compartment Exposure.

• Do not open the battery compartment in a hazardous area, or in locations where contact with water or other contaminants may occur.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of serious injury or damage do the following:

•Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures in excess of 60 °C (140 °F).

•Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the battery pack.

•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

•Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

•Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

•Do not open battery compartment in a hazardous / explosive area.

3.Slide the battery pack to the left and lift it out.

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Battery Maintenance

These are recommendations to extend the life of the battery pack:

•If the data collector is not in use and/or not regularly charged, it should be recharged at least every 25 days to prevent damage to the battery cells.

•If the battery pack is not installed recharge the battery pack every 12 months to prevent damage to the battery cells.

•Recalibrate the electronic state of charge meter around every 30th recharge. This prevents the state of charge from showing an incorrect battery charge percentage. To do this, fully discharge the battery pack and then fully charge it without any interruptions, ideally with the data collector off. It will take longer to charge the battery if the data collector is on while charging.

•The battery capacity is reduced at temperature extremes, high and low.

Calibration

After a 12-month period, you may notice that a calibration reminder message appears at the bottom of the Main Menu screen. This is just a reminder to get your instrument calibrated. To hide the reminder message, select Calib (F4) and the message will be hidden until the following month.

We recommend that you return the Dynamix 2500 data collector annually to

Allen-Bradley for calibration. For more information, see Rockwell Automation

Support on the back cover.

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Notes:

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Chapter 2

Configuring the Dynamic 2500 Data Collector

Apply Power to the Data Collector

This chapter describes what you need to do to configure the data collector.

Topic	Page

Apply Power to the Data Collector	29

Installing the USB Drivers for the Data Collector	30

Updating the Operating System	34

Restarting the Data Collector	42

Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Main Menu	45

Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Setup Screen	48

Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Data Collection Screen	51

Setting Up the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector	55

Using Memory Cards	64

After connecting the data collector to AC power or installing the battery, a single press of the On/Off key applies power to the instrument. However, to power off the instrument you need to press On/Off for a period of one second. The instrument resumes operation at the last screen you viewed when you powered off the data collector.

TIP	The first time you turn on the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector or
	following a reset, the Instrument Setup screen automatically appears.
	See Set the Date, Time and Date Format on page 50 for more
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Installing the USB Drivers for the Data Collector

You can communicate between the Dynamix 2500 data collector and your computer by installing specific USB driver files and communication software. If you want to load and unload routes to your data collector you must install Microsoft ActiveSync software and the USB drivers.

Install ActiveSync or Mobile Device Center Software

When using Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP, use the ActiveSync software to communicate through the USB connection. You can download the ActiveSync software from

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads. Follow the instructions on the website to download and install ActiveSync software.

TIP	We recommend that you use ActiveSync software version 4.5 or later
	when using the Dynamix 2500 data collector.

When using Microsoft Windows 7, use the Mobile Device Center software. You can download the Mobile Device Center software from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads.

Follow the instructions on the website to download and install the Mobile Device Center software.

TIP	Microsoft ActiveSync software automatically launches and asks to Set
	Up a Partnership. Select No and click Next. ActiveSync software then
	displays its Connected dialog.
	See Install ActiveSync or Mobile Device Center Software on page 30 for
	more information.

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