Rockwell Automation 441-PEN25 User Manual
Enpac Ex
Data Collector
Your manual for using the
Enpac Ex with Emonitor
Users Guide
Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of
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electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide
variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this
equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is
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surfaces may be dangerous temperatures.
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Introduction
The Enpac Ex
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Overview of Emonitor and the Enpac Ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Emonitor Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Enpac Ex Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2
Overview of the Enpac Ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Certification and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Avoid Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Avoid Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Enpac Ex in Hazardous Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Enpac Ex Diagram and Key Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
READ/OK Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Arrow Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ON/OFF Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
+/- Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Decimal Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Numeric Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
External Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Signal Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Trigger Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Charger Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RS-232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Enpac Ex Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Checking Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Assembling the Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Main Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Instrument Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Data Collection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Review Data Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Help Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Basic Enpac Ex Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Powering On and Off the Enpac Ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the Date, Time, and Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Setting Up Measurements
Displaying the Operating System Version Number. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing the Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rebooting the Enpac Ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hardware Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Calibrating the Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Viewing Settings for Current Measurement Definition . . . . . . . . . 27
Loading the Enpac Ex Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 3
Measurement Definition Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Measurement Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Measurement Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Measurement Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting Up Collection Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Measurement Input Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Measurement Window Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Measurement Signal Detection Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Measurement Maximum Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Measurement Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Number and Type of Averages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting Up Measurement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Magnitude Measurement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Magnitude and Phase Measurements at Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Numeric (Process) Measurement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Spectrum Measurement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Time Waveform Measurement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Voltage Measurement Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Combining Measurement Definitions for a Location . . . . . . . . . . 59
Setting Up Alarms, Lists, and Inspection Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Alarms and the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Lists and the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Inspection Codes and the Data Collector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Loading and Unloading
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Setting Up for Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Set Up the Current Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Set Up the Computer for Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Set Up the Data Collector for Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Connecting the Data Collector and Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Loading Lists to the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Initializing the Data Collector before Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Loading Inspection Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Overriding the Collect On Alarm Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Selecting the List(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Loading Selected Lists to the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Displaying the Data Collector Driver Version Number . . . . . . . . 72
Unloading Lists from the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Unloading Lists in Emonitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Unloading Unscheduled (Off Route) Data from the Enpac Ex . . 74
Unloading Measurements using Smart Unscheduled Mode . . . . . 74
Automatically Printing Reports after Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chapter 5
Preparing for Data Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Connecting the Transducer to the Data Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Selecting the Data Collection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Collecting Route Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Selecting a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Starting Data Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Selecting Inspection Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Manually Entering a Numeric Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Collecting a Process DC Voltage Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Collecting a Magnitude Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Collecting a Spectrum Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Collecting a Time Waveform Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Collecting Magnitude and Phase Measurements at Orders . . . . . . 87
Moving through a List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Collecting Off Route Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Methods for Collecting Off Route Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Collecting Off Route Data using a Pre-Defined Measurement. . . 90
Creating and Collecting a User-Defined Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Storing Unscheduled Data and Emonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Reviewing Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Review Data Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Reviewing Overall Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Reviewing Signature Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Printing Enpac Ex Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Printing Screens with the Enpac Ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Printing Reports and Plots Using Host Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Specifications
Enpac Ex Parameters
Appendix A
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Appendix B
Instrument Setup Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Instrument Configuration Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Offroute User Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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Frequently Asked Questions and
Answers
Appendix C
Setting Up Measurement Definitions in Emonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
How do I set up measurement definitions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Why do unsupported selections appear in Emonitor?. . . . . . . . . 117
Why can’t I edit the measurement definitions units? . . . . . . . . . . 118
Loading Lists to the Enpac Ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
I think I lost some data. What happened? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Why won’t Emonitor load a list to the Enpac Ex? . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Why does Emonitor rebuild the Quickload files? . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
How do I tell when loading or unloading is done? . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Collecting Data with the Enpac Ex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Why does the Enpac Ex seem to skip measurements at
a location?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Why won’t the Enpac Ex combine magnitude and phase
or manual entry measurements at a location?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
What do the USER (eus) and User (s) units mean? . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Why are the alarms in the Enpac Ex not what I selected?. . . . . . 121
Why aren’t inspection codes available for a list? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
How can I reduce the ranging time required during collection? . 121
Unloading Data from the Enpac Ex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
How do I unload data from more than one list? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
How do I clear data from lists after unloading? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
How do I print reports after unloading data?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Analyzing Data in Emonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Why does the magnitude reading not correspond to the
calculated overall value?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Glossary
Index
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Introduction
Chapter
1
Overview of Emonitor and the Enpac Ex
This chapter introduces you to using the Enpac® Ex™ with your Emonitor
software. It also discusses the online help system and Technical Support
services.
For information about See page
Overview of Emonitor and the Enpac Ex 1
Using the Manual 2
Using Online Help 3
Technical Support 3
The Enpac Ex is a full featured data collector designed to collect dynamic
vibration data inside hazardous areas. It is capable of operating as a
stand-alone instrument or it can be interfaced with Emonitor software for
uploading/downloading applications or subsequent data analysis. While the
Enpac Ex is ideal for noise and vibration analysis, it can also be used for a
variety of other applications, such as Rolling-Element Bearing Analysis.
With the combination of the Emonitor software and the Enpac Ex, you can:
®
• Create lists of measurement definitions for data collection.
• Load lists from Emonitor into the Enpac Ex.
• Collect magnitude, process, spectrum, time, and phase data.
• View selected alarms with the data. The Enpac Ex alerts you when a
measurement exceeds an alarm.
• Select inspection codes to store with a measurement, documenting the
condition of the machine.
• Unload the data from the Enpac Ex directly into the Emonitor database,
along with any inspection codes and unscheduled measurements.
In addition, Emonitor can optimize your data collection by combining
measurement definitions at a location. For example, Emonitor can combine
two magnitude and one spectrum measurement definition so that the list
appears to contain only a single measurement. This allows you to collect all
three measurements at one time, minimizing the time you spend collecting
data.
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Using the Manual
This manual introduces you to the Enpac Ex. It is intended for anyone using
Emonitor and the Enpac Ex to collect vibration data and perform vibration
analysis.
Organization
To help you navigate through this manual, it is organized in chapters based on
these tasks and topics.
Chapter 1 "Introduction" contains an overview of the manual, the Online
Help System, and Rockwell Automation Integrated Condition Monitoring
Technical Support services.
Chapter 2 "The Enpac Ex" describes the Enpac Ex data collector in detail and
covers the basic operations of the data collector.
Chapter 3 "Setting Up Measurements" describes setting up measurement
definitions in Emonitor for use with the Enpac Ex data collector. It also
covers lists, inspection codes, and alarms.
Chapter 4 "Loading and Unloading" describes loading lists and unloading data
with Emonitor and the Enpac Ex.
Chapter 5 "Collecting and Reviewing Data" contains all the tasks associated
with collecting data, including using the Enpac Ex to collect list data.
Appendix A "Specifications" lists the technical specifications for the Enpac
Ex.
Appendix B "Enpac Ex Parameters" provides a list and description of the
Enpac Ex parameters.
Appendix C "Frequently Asked Questions" contains answers to frequently
asked questions.
For definitions of terms used in this Guide, see the Glossary at the end of the
Guide.
Document Conventions
There are several document conventions used in this manual, including the
following:
The Enpac Ex is referred to as Enpac, instrument, or data collector
throughout this manual.
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The different versions of Emonitor (Enshare, Odyssey Deluxe, and Odyssey
Basic) are referred to as Emonitor throughout this manual.
Emonitor uses the term "list" for an ordered set of measurement definitions.
The Enpac uses the term "route" to refer to a list loaded in the Enpac. This
manual uses the two terms interchangeably.
Using Online Help
TIP
EXAMPLE
Emonitor and the Enpac Ex each include online help.
A tip indicates additional information which may be
helpful.
This convention presents an example.
Emonitor Online Help
The Emonitor online help is available from the Emonitor Help menu or by
pressing F1.
Enpac Ex Online Help
Technical Support
The Enpac Ex online help is available from any screen where the Help
function is displayed. Simply tap the Help button to access the Enpac online
help. Refer to Help Screen on page 21 for more information.
If you are under warranty or have an active ESAFE Agreement, Rockwell
Automation Integrated Condition Monitoring Technical Support provides a
variety of customer support services for Entek products. In the United States
you can reach the Technical Support Hotline by dialing 1-800-368-3547
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. eastern time. You can send a fax
detailing your questions or comments 24 hours a day by dialing (513)576-4213.
Please address the fax to the Technical Support department. You can also
reach Technical Support from your computer.
• Send questions or comments to raenteksupport@ra.rockwell.com.
• Visit our web site at http://support.rockwellautomation.com/entek/.
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For support outside of the United States, please contact your local Rockwell
Automation office. You can find worldwide contact information at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com. If your local support representative is
not available, please contact the U.S. Technical Support department.
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Chapter
2
The Enpac Ex
This chapter describes the Enpac Ex in detail and covers the basic operations
of the data collector.
For information about See page
Overview of the Enpac Ex 5
Certification and Operation 6
Enpac Ex Diagram and Key Definitions 7
External Connectors 10
LED Indicators 12
Enpac Ex Battery Pack 13
Assembling the Strap 17
System Modes 17
Overview of the Enpac Ex
Main Screens 18
Basic Enpac Ex Operations 22
The Enpac Ex is an instrinsically safe portable data collector for predictive
maintenance and machinery vibration diagnostics. It provides a single channel,
real-time FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) data collector and analyzer which
allows it to measure, process, display and store a wide range of analysis
functions. The Enpac Ex also offers both Spike Energy (gSE) and Envelope
Signal Processing (ESP) for rolling-element bearing and other high frequency
analysis.
The Enpac Ex has CENELEC ATEX Group II EEx ia IIC T4 approvals
which allows it to function in the most extreme industrial environments where
intrinsic safety certification is required.
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Certification and Operation
The Enpac Ex has been certified for use only with the following
accelerometers and accessories. Any attempt to use any other equipment will
render the instrument’s certification permanently invalid.
For operation in hazardous areas, the Enpac Ex and the approved accessories
(see Table 2.1) must be used. See the Enpac Ex Safety Instruction Sheet (on the
Enpac Ex Op-sys and Documentation CD) for safety instructions and
connector parameters. The Enpac Ex Op-sys and Documentation CD is
packaged with the Enpac Ex.
Table 2.1 Enpac Ex Accessories
Instrument Part Number
Accelerometer EK-48623
EK-48620
Cables EK-48626
EK-48634
Power Supply (PSU-7) EK-48624
Magnetic Mount EK-48629
Soft Case EK-48630
WARNING
• Substitution of components may impair suitability for
hazardous locations.
• Do not power the Enpac Ex using the external DC
supply unless the area is known to be nonhazardous.Refer
to Charger Connector on page 11.
• Do not charge the main battery unless the area is known
to be nonhazardous. Refer to Enpac Ex Battery Pack on
page 13.
• Do not connect the Enpac Ex to a PC using the RS-232
interface unless the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Refer to RS-232 Interface on page 12.
Cleaning
Use a damp, clean cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning fluids, abrasives, or
aerosols, as these substances may harm the finish of the instrument.
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Avoid Water
The Enpac Ex has been designed to be splash and dust resistant. However,
avoid direct contact with water, wet surfaces, or condensing humidity. Keep
this instrument away from wet locations such as sinks, laundry, wet basements,
swimming pools, and etc. If the Enpac Ex is subject to these conditions,
adverse operation may result. Allow the Enpac Ex to dry thoroughly before
operation.
Avoid Damage
To avoid costly damage or injury, place the Enpac Ex 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 Entek. Keep liquids and
and foreign objects away from the Enpac, and never operate your instrument if
any liquid or foreign object has entered it.
Enpac Ex Diagram and Key Definitions
Using the Enpac Ex in Hazardous Areas
The Enpac Ex has been certified as being intrinsically safe for use in
hazardous areas. However, its safe use can only be ensured provided that the
instrument is operated correctly both in hazardous and safe areas.
The following is a diagram of the Enpac Ex data collector showing the display
and keys used for operation.
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Figure 2.1 Diagram of the Enpac Ex
READ/OK
Key
Arrow Keys
Numeric Keys
READ/OK Key
0 or
Shift
READ/OK Key
ON/OFF
+/-Decimal
The READ/OK key starts collecting data for the current point or accepts the
current measurement. There are two keys so you can use the Enpac Ex with
either your left or right hand.
Arrow Keys
The arrow keys are located below the display screen.
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.
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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 Instrument Setup and 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 Instrument Setup and Configuration
screens.
• Moves the signature cursor to the right.
ON/OFF Key
The ON/OFF key turns the Enpac Ex on and off. To turn the Enpac Ex off,
press and hold the ON/OFF key for one second.
+/- Key
The +/- key allows you to expand or compress a signature plot on the Enpac
Ex screen.
Decimal Key
The Decimal (.) key allows you check the status of the battery, or enter a
decimal point in a numeric field. Refer to Checking Battery Life on page 14 for
more information.
Numeric Keys
The numeric keys allow you to enter numeric values or move to the
appropriate menu selection on the Main Menu screen.
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External Connectors
IrDA Window
The external hardware connections for communications and data collection
are located on the top panel of the Enpac Ex, as illustrated below.
Figure 2.2 External hardware connections
Table 2.2 Pin Assignments
Pin
No.
1 Trigger In Ext-DC-IN Signal In
2 Ground TxD-In ICP In
3 Ground RxD-Out Ground
Trigger
(Fischer 102A052)
Charger
(Fischer 102A051) RS-232
Signal
(Fischer 102A053)
4 Ground
5 Ground
6
7 CTS-Out
8RTS-In
9
Signal Connector
The Signal connector connects a transducer to the Enpac Ex. The pin
assignments for the signal connector are shown in Table 2.2.
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Trigger Connector
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WARNING
Do not connect the Enpac Ex to an external trigger unless
the area is known to be nonhazardous.
The Trigger connector connects the Enpac Ex to an external trigger. The
external trigger enables synchronization of the data acquisition process to
external events, or for order normalization of frequency spectrum. The trigger
pulse can also be used to collect running speeds of machinery. The pin
assignments for the trigger are shown in Table 2.2.
Charger Connector
The Charger connector connects the Enpac Ex to the PSU-7 external power
adapter. The external power adapter can be used to charge the Enpac Ex
internal battery and to power the Enpac Ex in a nonhazardous area. The pin
assignments for the charger are shown in Table 2.2.
ATTENTION
Only the provided power adapter may be used with the
Enpac Ex. Any other device will render the Enpac Ex
certification permanently invalid and may cause permanent
damage to the data collector.
WARNING
• Do not charge the main battery unless the area is known
to be nonhazardous.
• Do not power the Enpac Ex using the PSU-7 power
adapter unless the area is known to be nonhazardous.
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RS-232 Interface
Data is transferred between the Enpac Ex and your computer over an RS-232
interface. The RS-232 interface is provided via a 9-way (plug) D-connector.
The pin assignments are shown in Table 2.2.
LED Indicators
WARNING
The Enpac Ex has three LED indicators located in the upper-right side of the
Enpac nameplate, as shown in Figure 2.3.
Do not connect the Enpac Ex to a PC via the RS-232
interface unless the area is known to be nonhazardous.
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Figure 2.3 LED indicators
Red LED
Table 2.3 LED indicators
LED Operation State Definition
RED Charging
Battery
Amber LED
Flashing When first connected to the power adapter, the
Solid The main battery is OK. The power adapter is
Green LED
Enpac Ex tests the condition of the main battery.
Within 30 seconds, the LED should go to a solid
state. If the LED continues to flash, the unit has
diagnosed a fault in the main battery and it will not
charge the battery. The problem may be that the
cell temperature is too high or there is a fault with
the battery.
connected to the Enpac Ex and charging the main
battery. The battery will be maintained by a trickle
charge from the power adapter for as long as it
remains attached to the unit.
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Enpac Ex Battery Pack
Data Collection Solid • An alarm condition has been set.
• Input signal is out of range.
• ICP Fail is active.
• The power adapter is connected to the Enpac Ex.
Amber Data Collection Solid Acquisition sub-system is settling.
Green Data Collection Solid Input signal is stable and data is ready to be stored.
The Enpac Ex is powered from its own internal NiMH battery (BP-7). The
internal battery can only be charged using the PSU-7 power adapter supplied
with the data collector.
WARNING
Do not charge the internal battery unless the area is known
to be nonhazardous.
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Table 2.4 shows the typical battery life for the NiMH battery, assuming the
battery is properly charged.
Table 2.4 Battery capacity
Mode State Typical Battery Life
On (Windows CE) On and performing typical
data collection
Off Main battery 7 days minimum
Main Battery Charge Time 100% 8 hours
50% 3 1/2 hours
IMPORTANT
If the main battery is allowed to discharge completely, the
8 hours minimum
instrument will behave as if it has experienced a hardware
reset. On re-applying power, the current date, time and
status information will be lost.
Checking Battery Life
You can check the status of the battery in the Enpac Ex by pressing the
Decimal (.) key. (You can perform this function on most screens.) The battery
status is also displayed in the upper-right corner of the caption bar, as
illustrated below.
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Figure 2.4 Battery status indicator
battery status indicator
The battery status icons show the relative strength of the battery. The icons are
described in Table 2.5.
Table 2.5 Battery status icons
Battery Icon Meaning
Battery status is good (>30% life remaining)
Table 2.5 Battery status icons
Battery Icon Meaning
Battery status is low (>10% life remaining)
Battery status is very low (<10% life remaining)
Battery charging
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IMPORTANT
The Enpac Ex will automatically notify you when the
battery status is 30% or lower. To clear the notification,
press the Decimal (.) key. The notification will periodically
appear until the battery is recharged or the power adapter is
attached.
When the battery status is 10% or lower,
communications is prohibited.
Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack
ATTENTION
Do not remove the battery access panel unless the Enpac
Ex has been powered off.
WARNING
Do not remove or insert the battery pack unless the area is
known to be nonhazardous.
IMPORTANT
Do not remove the battery pack unless it needs to be
replaced. This is necessary when the performance
deteriorates or there is a fault. The battery pack is rated for
500 charge cycles.
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Remove the battery pack from the Enpac Ex
1. Remove the two 1/4 turn fasteners on the battery access panel located
on the underside of the data collector (see illustration below).
Release locking tab
to remove battery
Release fasteners to
access battery pack
2. Release the locking tab on the right side of the cell and lift the battery
pack out of the Enpac Ex.
Refit the battery pack into the Enpac Ex
1. Insert the battery pack in the Enpac Ex and ensure the catch on the
locking tab is located and latched.
2. Place the battery access panel on the Enpac Ex and tighten the 1/4 turn
fasteners. You may need to press firmly down on the battery access
panel to tighten the fasteners.
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Assembling the Strap
The strap can be fitted to either the left or right side of the Enpac Ex.
1. Feed the ends of the strap through the top and bottom corner pillars as
shown in the illustration below.
2. Loop the ends of the strap through the buckles and adjust the tightness
to suit.
System Modes
The Enpac Ex has two modes:
• CE Operation - This is the default mode. In this mode, the Enpac Ex
application runs automatically under the Windows CE Operating
System.
• Bootloader Configuration - The bootloader screen can be initiated
following a hardware reset by holding down the LEFT and RIGHT
ARROW keys when powering on the Enpac Ex, or when the power has
been initially applied.
In this mode, you can re-initialize the Windows CE, or load an operating
system to the Enpac Ex through a serial connection.
IMPORTANT
The Enpac Ex does not use a CF Card at this time.
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Main Screens
This section introduces you to the main screens that appear when operating
the Enpac Ex. There are many other screens that appear while operating the
Enpac Ex. These screen are described with the operation.
Main Menu
The Main Menu allows you to navigate to the different programs in the Enpac
Ex. Each option in the Main Menu allows you to complete different tasks,
such as collecting data, defining the setup options, and reviewing data.
To highlight an option:
• press the option number on
the numeric keypad
• press the UP or DOWN
ARROW key
• tap the option on the
touchscreen with the stylus
To make a selection from the Main Menu, highlight the option and press either
of the READ/OK keys.
The standard options in the Main Menu include:
• Data Collection - The Data Collection option allows you to collect
both route and unscheduled (off route) data. Refer to Data Collection
Screen on page 20 for more information.
• Instrument Setup - The Instrument Setup option allows you to set up
global options for collecting data. Refer to Instrument Setup Screen on
page 19 for more information.
• Review Data - The Review Data option allows you to view any data
stored in the Enpac Ex. You can view the data on the screen or print it
using the RS-232 interface. Refer to Review Data Screen on page 21 for
more information.
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Instrument Setup Screen
The Instrument Setup screen allows you to set up global options for the Enpac
Ex, including date and time. The Enpac Ex displays the Instrument Setup
screen when you first power on the instrument or after you reboot or
hardware reset the Enpac Ex. You can also access this screen by selecting
Instrument Setup from the Main Menu.
To highlight an option:
• press the UP or DOWN
ARROW key
• tap the option on the
touchscreen with the stylus
To edit an option in this screen, follow these steps.
1. Highlight the option and press the RIGHT ARROW key to open a
menu of choices. Below is an example of the timeout options.
2. Select the choice by pressing the arrow keys, tapping the choice on the
touchscreen with the stylus, or typing in a value using the numeric key
pad.
3. Press the LEFT ARROW key to save your selection.
When you are finished, tap the Apply button to return to the Main Menu. For
a list and description of the Instrument Setup parameters, see “Instrument
Setup Parameters” on page 105.
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Data Collection Screen
The Data Collection screen allows you to navigate around the Routes loaded in
the data collector, collect and store route and off route data, and edit the data
collection options. To access the Data Collection screen, select Data
Collection from the Main Menu.
To highlight an item:
• press the UP or DOWN
ARROW key
• tap the item on the
touchscreen with the stylus
To move around in the Data Collection screen, follow these steps.
1. Highlight the item on the screen.
2. To display the next screen of information, for example a list of
measurement points, press the RIGHT ARROW key. A selection screen
appears.
3. To return to the previous screen, press the LEFT ARROW key.
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When you are finished in the Data Collection screen, tap the Esc button to
return to the Main Menu. Refer to Chapter 5 for more information about data
collection.
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Review Data Screen
The Review Data screen allows you to navigate through the stored data and to
review previously collected route and off route data. To access the Review
Data screen, select Review Data from the Main Menu.
To highlight an item:
• press the UP or DOWN
ARROW key
• tap the item on the
touchscreen with the stylus
To move around in the Review Data screen, follow these steps.
1. Highlight the item on the screen.
2. To display the next screen of information, for example a list of
measurement points, press the RIGHT ARROW key. A selection screen
appears.
3. To return to the previous screen, press the LEFT ARROW key.
When you are finished in the Review Data screen, tap the Esc button to return
to the Main Menu. Refer to Reviewing Data on page 95 for more information
about reviewing and analyzing data.
Help Screen
Online help is available from any screen where the Help button is displayed on
the screen.
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1. Tap the Help button to access the online help. The Help Contents
screen appears.
To highlight a topic:
• press the UP or DOWN
ARROW key
• tap the topic on the
touchscreen with the stylus
2. Highlight the topic for which you want to view and tap the Goto button.
When you are finished viewing the topic, tap the Contents button to return to
the Help Contents screen or tap the Esc button to exit the online help.
Basic Enpac Ex Operations
Powering On and Off the Enpac Ex
The ON/OFF key powers the Enpac Ex on and off. A single press of the key
powers on the data collector. However, to power off the Enpac Ex, press the
ON/OFF key for a period of one second. The Enpac Ex resumes operation at
the last screen you viewed when you powered off the unit.
TIP
The first time you power on the Enpac Ex or following a
reset, the Instrument Setup screen automatically appears in
the display. Refer to Setting the Date, Time, and Date
Format on page 22.
Setting the Date, Time, and Date Format
The Enpac Ex keeps the current date format, date, and time even when the
instrument is powered off. However, there may be times when you need to
change these settings. For example, after rebooting or resetting the Enpac Ex,
the date and time get set to 00:00:00.
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1. Select Instrument Setup from the Main Menu and press the
READ/OK key. The Setup screen appears.
TIP
On powering on the Enpac Ex for the first time or
after a reboot or hardware reset, the Setup screen
automatically appears.
To highlight an option:
• press the UP or DOWN
ARROW key
• tap the option on the
touchscreen with the stylus
2. To change the format of the date, highlight Date Format and press the
RIGHT ARROW key to display the format choices.
3. Select the appropriate format and press the LEFT ARROW key to save
your choice.
4. To change the date and time, highlight Date/Time and press the
RIGHT ARROW key to open the date and time window.
5. Enter the current time and date.
6. Once on the Year field, press the RIGHT ARROW key to save your
entry.
7. When you are finished, tap the Apply button to return to the Main
Menu.
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Displaying the Operating System Version Number
To view the operating system version number, tap the About button on the
Main Menu screen. The About screen displays the Enpac Ex unit ID number,
the firmware version for the Application Code, and the amount of free space
on the internal disk.
To display additional information about the firmware build and to view the
version of the Windows CE operating system, tap the Info button on the
About screen. This information may be needed when talking to Technical
Support.
Changing the Display Contrast
The contrast of the LCD display can be adjusted from most screens.
1. Press the Shift (0↑) key. The Cont. - and Cont. + buttons appear on the
screen.
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Change the display
contrast
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