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SCOUT & vbSeries
Instrument Reference Guide
SCOUT100-Ex, SCOUT140-Ex
vb5, vb6, vb7, vb8
25 September 2014

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  • Page 1 SCOUT & vbSeries Instrument Reference Guide SCOUT100-Ex, SCOUT140-Ex vb5, vb6, vb7, vb8 25 September 2014...
  • Page 2 GE Measurement & Control COPYRIGHT © 2014 Bently Nevada, Inc & GE Energy (New Zealand) Ltd. All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Bently Nevada.
  • Page 3 GE Energy (New Zealand) Ltd is not responsible for the disposal of the product at the end...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 — Introduction Contents SECTION 1 — INTRODUCTION ............... 1 ...........................2 EATURES ..........................4 RECAUTIONS ......................6 AZARDOUS OCATIONS CSA Certification — vbSeries Instruments ............6 IECEx / ATEX Certification — SCOUT Instruments ...........8 ....................11 NSTRUMENT ONNECTIONS ......................12 RONT ANEL UTTONS LED I ........................
  • Page 5 Section 1 — Introduction ......................36 ET UP CCELEROMETER Permanent Mounting ....................37 ......................38 ET UP ACHOMETER ................ 40 ® ACHOMETER IGNAL FROM EYPHASOR Manual Keyphasor Threshold settings .............. 42 ......................... 45 TROBE IGHT SECTION 4 — MEASUREMENT TYPES AND THEIR USES ......46 ..........................
  • Page 6 Section 1 — Introduction Take Orbit Plot Measurement on Route ............88 ......................89 ODAL MPACT ESTING 1 — Plan Impact Test Routine ................90 2 — Setup ......................... 90 3 — Perform Trial Impact ..................93 Disable Warning Messages ..................95 4 —...
  • Page 7 Section 1 — Introduction Multiple recording ..................... 123 ....................... 124 ECORDINGS ......................125 EVIEW ECORDING Review Current Recording ..................125 Review Stored Recording ..................126 ......................127 ELETE ECORDING ........................127 TTACH ....................... 128 ASELINE ECORDINGS SECTION 7 — ANALYZING MEASUREMENTS ONSITE ......129 ...................
  • Page 8 Section 1 — Introduction Resend Updated Folder ..................155 Retain Stored Recordings ..................155 Retain Baseline Recordings on Instrument ............. 155 ........156 YNCHRONIZE ONE ON NSTRUMENT AND OMPUTER USB F ............ 157 XPORT OR MPORT ATA USING LASH RIVE Export Data using USB Flash Drive ..............
  • Page 9 Section 1 — Introduction ................194 RGANIZE AND TORE ECORDINGS ..........................196 OLDERS Create Folder ....................... 196 Change Selected Folder ..................196 Rename Folder ......................196 Delete Folder ....................... 197 Restore Deleted or Overwritten Folder ............197 ..........................198 ACHINES Create Machine Structure ..................
  • Page 10 Section 1 — Introduction Weight Position (Reference Mark) ............... 219 # Sensors........................221 Channel Position ...................... 222 Averages ........................223 Machine Information ....................224 Rotor Weight, Diameter, and Speed ..............224 Reference Mark......................225 Filter Bandwidth ......................226 Weight Orientation ....................226 Tach Trigger .........................
  • Page 11 Section 1 — Introduction ..................251 ANAGE NSTRUMENT EMORY Check Available Memory ..................252 Instrument Memory Warnings ................252 80% Memory Capacity Warning ............... 253 95% Memory Capacity Warning ................. 254 100% Memory Capacity Warning ..............254 Free up Instrument Memory ................255 Reformat Memory Card ..................

  • Page 12: Section 1 - Introduction

    You can use this Reference Guide in conjunction with the Ascent Reference Guide. Please read this guide before operating your Bently Nevada SCOUT or Commtest vbSeries Portable Vibration Analyzer and keep it for future reference. This guide applies to the following instrument models: SCOUT100-Ex • SCOUT140-Ex • •...

  • Page 13: Flex Features

    Section 1 — Introduction Flex Features Some of the features available with the 2013 release are included by default for some new models, and available for purchase with other older models. When you purchase an additional Flex feature, you will receive a license for it which you can activate via Ascent.
  • Page 14 Section 1 — Introduction Some older instruments are not automatically compatible with Flex features. To check whether your instrument is currently configured to support the addition of Flex features: Press Options. Press Memory & System — The Flex Capable listing at the bottom of the screen indicates either Yes or No.

  • Page 15: Precautions

    Section 1 — Introduction Precautions Ensure you read and understand this section before operating your instrument. Pay attention to all warnings and recommendations to prevent data loss, data inaccuracy, damage to the instrument, or injury to you. Do NOT attach sensors to any object with a high potential voltage —...
  • Page 16 Section 1 — Introduction Only use an approved power adapter — 12 V 3 A output, center positive. Do NOT use the plug-pack transformers supplied with previous instrument versions. Doing so will damage these transformers. The cover over the comms and charger connectors provides an essential seal.

  • Page 17: Hazardous Locations

    Section 1 — Introduction Hazardous Locations SCOUT and vbSeries instruments are rated differently for hazardous environments — SCOUT instruments hold an IECEx/ATEX rating, while vbSeries instruments are CSA-certified. CSA Certification — vbSeries Instruments Your Portable Vibration Analyzer has been approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for use in hazardous locations that meet the following classifications —...
  • Page 18 Section 1 — Introduction Installation Control Drawing for Hazardous Locations...

  • Page 19: Iecex / Atex Certification - Scout Instruments

    Section 1 — Introduction IECEx / ATEX Certification — SCOUT Instruments SCOUT100-Ex and SCOUT140-Ex portable vibration analyzers are IECEx / ATEX certified — Identified by the logo on the rear instrument label. If you need to use your instrument in hazardous areas, please ensure it is the appropriate variant for your country.
  • Page 20 Section 1 — Introduction Installation Control Drawing GE2214VBX for ATEX Hazardous Locations...
  • Page 21 Section 1 — Introduction IECEx / ATEX Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 22: Instrument Connections

    Section 1 — Introduction Instrument Connections The top panel of the instrument is equipped with the following connectors: Top panel Label Feature Description number Connects to a standard 8P8C (RJ45) Ethernet port male plug terminator Connects to an external USB memory USB host port device for data import and export MORE: See...

  • Page 23: Front Panel Buttons

    Section 1 — Introduction Front Panel Buttons The table outlines the functions of the buttons on the front panel of your instrument. Switch the instrument On/Off. Cancel/Go Back — A long press takes you back to the main menu. Accept/Go Forward to the next menu. Activate alternate functions for each key —...

  • Page 24: Led Indicators

    Section 1 — Introduction LED Indicators There are five LED indicators on the front panel of your instrument. These indicate the instrument's current state and warn you of any measurement problems. Instrument LEDs Power Illuminates when power is supplied to the instrument from supply the power adapter.

  • Page 25: Charge Battery Pack

    Section 1 — Introduction Charge Battery Pack To charge your battery pack: Ensure the power adapter you are using is suitable (i.e. 12 Volt, 3 Amp output, center positive). NOTE: The power adapter supplied with your instrument has the correct DC voltage. Connect the AC power adapter included with your instrument to a powered outlet (100-240 Volt, 50/60 Hz).

  • Page 26: Battery Features

    Section 1 — Introduction Battery Features Your instrument is powered by a rechargeable custom Lithium Ion battery pack with a normal operating range of 6.5 - 8.4 V. It is equipped with an internal backup energy source to protect your data and settings in case the battery pack is momentarily removed from the instrument.

  • Page 27: Remove Battery Pack

    Section 1 — Introduction Remove Battery Pack To remove the battery pack from your instrument: Use a 2 x Phillips head to loosen the screws that attach the battery cover to the bottom panel of the instrument. Set the battery cover aside and extract the battery. WARNING! Do NOT detach the battery pack from the instrument for more than 10 minutes.

  • Page 28: Cable Test

    Section 1 — Introduction Cable Test To display a live bias voltage graph of all connected channels and determine whether your sensors and cables are working correctly: Secure your sensor so that it does not move — You could attach it to a machine that is not running or hold it with a clamp.

  • Page 29: Operating Overview

    Section 1 — Introduction Enlarged view of selected channel reveals problematic sensor connection Operating Overview You can use your instrument to: Take live, free run measurements for onsite analysis of vibration • spectra and waveforms. Record routes and store vibration data for transfer to a PC (off- •...

  • Page 30: Onsite Analysis

    Section 1 — Introduction Onsite Analysis You can use your instrument to measure vibration spectra and waveforms. You can then analyze your data onsite immediately. This is ideal for one-off investigations that fall outside your regular scheduled monitoring route. To do an onsite analysis: Set measurement parameters on your instrument.

  • Page 31: Recording Routes

    Section 1 — Introduction Recording Routes You can take vibration recordings for all monitored machines and transfer these to your computer for analysis. Your instrument can guide you through a predefined data recording sequence known as a route. You can create a route on your computer and transfer it to your instrument.

  • Page 32: Balancing

    Section 1 — Introduction Balancing Depending on your instrument, you can analyze and correct rotating mass imbalance problems where they occur. A rigid rotor can be balanced in one or two planes. To address a balancing problem where it occurs: Take an initial measurement of the imbalance.

  • Page 33: Keypad Entry

    Section 1 — Introduction Keypad Entry You can create keypad entries to define process input values such as current or flow rates. You can enter process input values manually using the keypad (instead of attaching a sensor to your machine). You can then transfer the data you have collected to your computer, along with your normal measurements.

  • Page 34: Section 2 - Instrument Fundamentals

    Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals This section explains how to: Switch your instrument on and off • Navigate around menus and select menu items • Enter and edit characters and punctuation • View hint labels for the buttons on your screen •...

  • Page 35: Use Main Menu

    Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals Main menu that displays when you switch your instrument on Use Main Menu To navigate around the menu, press the key of the task you want to perform. For example, you can press to take measurements, and to review recordings.
  • Page 36 Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals The table outlines the functions of the navigation keys and icons. Move the selection bar in the required direction. Move the selection bar to the top of a single column list. Move one column to the left in a multi-column list. Move the selection bar to the bottom of a single column list.

  • Page 37: Select Menu Items

    Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals Select Menu Items When several menu items are available, these will display in list format, along with arrows on the screen. You can press the arrow keys to scroll up, down, or across a multi-column list. Select Option To select an option from a list: Use the arrows keys to move the selection bar until your option is...

  • Page 38: Scroll Through Multi-Column List

    Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals To jump directly to the end of a list: Open the main menu. TIP: You can press and hold the cancel button to return to the main menu from a submenu. Press button to access the Measure menu. Press button to select the Spectrum Waveform menu.

  • Page 39: Display Hint Labels And Detailed Help

    Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals Display Hint Labels and Detailed Help The functions on your screen have hidden hint labels and more detailed snippets of help attached to them. To give you more screen space, the help is hidden by default. To access the hint labels and more detailed snippets of help: Open the main menu.
  • Page 40 Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals Viewing hint labels Accessing more detailed help...

  • Page 41: Display Alternative Options

    Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals Display Alternative Options For several of the menu options, one key can perform more than one function. When an additional menu option is available, an icon will display at the top of the screen. You can press the key to access a different set of options.

  • Page 42: Enter Characters

    Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals Enter Characters The names you enter can be up to 50 characters long. These can contain a mixture of upper and lower case letters, spaces, numbers, and punctuation. To enter letters and numbers, press the keys repeatedly to cycle through the characters until you reach the one you want to use.

  • Page 43: Example - Rename Folder

    Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals Example — Rename Folder This example explains how to rename a folder: Open the main menu. Press Folders & USB Export. Press to change the folder name. Press > Press to clear the current folder name. Press the buttons provided to select the required letter.
  • Page 44 Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals Using the advanced options...

  • Page 45: Additional Icons

    Section 2 — Instrument Fundamentals Additional Icons There are additional icons you can use to manage your machines and other items. TIP: Press to display the hint labels for a function. The table lists the additional icons you can use to manage your machines.

  • Page 46: Section 3 - Sensors

    Section 3 — Sensors Section 3 — Sensors This section explains how to use the sensors that are compatible with your instrument. You will learn: How to use the accelerometer and tachometer supplied with • your instrument How to mount a sensor correctly •...

  • Page 47: Set Up Accelerometer

    Section 3 — Sensors Set up Accelerometer To set up your accelerometer: Plug the accelerometer connector into the BNC sensor input of your instrument. Screw the accelerometer into the magnetic base. Attach the accelerometer to the measurement point using these guidelines: Attach the accelerometer to a sturdy, rigidly mounted, non- •...

  • Page 48: Permanent Mounting

    Section 3 — Sensors Permanent Mounting To mount a sensor using the stud method: Follow the specifications shown in the diagram below to prepare a mounting spot on the machine. Unscrew the magnetic base from the sensor. Screw the sensor onto the threaded stud. TIP: We recommend you use a thread locking compound.

  • Page 49: Set Up Tachometer

    Section 3 — Sensors Set up Tachometer A tachometer collects information about a machine's rotation speed. It provides you with an exact reading of machine speed as a measurement is taken. This is more accurate than using a default RPM because a machine's speed can vary significantly under different loads.
  • Page 50 Section 3 — Sensors 12. Press to access the Tach menu. 13. Press to access the Tach Type > Toggle this setting to Standard (if you are using the supplied tachometer). — The screen will display the rotor running speed in RPM and Hz. These values will continuously update but should stabilize, indicating that the tachometer is triggering reliably.

  • Page 51: Tachometer Signal From Keyphasor

    Section 3 — Sensors Tachometer Signal from Keyphasor ® If your machine has a proximity-probe-based tachometer (tach) sensor (e.g. Keyphasor®), you can use this as the tach signal for your instrument. The sensor should have a buffered front-panel BNC output. This will ensure your instrument's measurements do NOT interfere with pre-existing speed measurements.
  • Page 52 Section 3 — Sensors In addition to the existing Tach Trigger and Off tachometer • modes, it is possible to set the mode to RPM Only for all instruments and threshold levels (standard and Keyphasor). You can use the RPM mode when you need the tachometer to record machine running speed, but do not require tach triggering (e.g.

  • Page 53: Manual Keyphasor Threshold Settings

    Section 3 — Sensors Manual Keyphasor Threshold settings If a recording is tach-triggered but no pulses are detected, your instrument will prompt you to select the appropriate Keyphasor threshold settings. However, you can also access these settings manually if required. To do this: Use the KEY70258 or TTL70259 cable to connect the TACH input of your instrument to the buffered output of the Keyphasor proximitor.
  • Page 54 Section 3 — Sensors Selecting the appropriate voltage for your tachometer and machine...
  • Page 55 Section 3 — Sensors Semi-automatic Keyphasor Threshold Selection If a recording is tach-triggered but no pulses are being detected, your instrument will prompt you to select the appropriate Keyphasor threshold. If you are performing a Tachometer Display measurement, you can also bring up the same semi-automatic selection screen.

  • Page 56: Use Strobe Light

    Section 3 — Sensors Use Strobe Light If you have a strobe light with an output signal, you should be able to connect it to the tachometer input of your instrument. If your strobe light has a BNC connector and a TTL output (0 to 5 V), you can purchase a suitable cable (with a LEMO connector) from your distributor.

  • Page 57: Section 4 - Measurement Types And Their Uses

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses This section describes how to set up and take different measurement types. You will learn: How to take different types of measurements • The uses of different measurement types •...
  • Page 58 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses The key parameters you need to set are the number of spectral lines and the Fmax. Doing so will ensure all crucial information is captured. To set these parameters: Open the main menu. Press to access the Measure menu.

  • Page 59: Strobe Output

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Strobe Output Your instrument can be used to regulate the output frequency of an attached strobe lamp. Alternatively, it can be used to read the output of a strobe as a tachometer signal. This capability is helpful when identifying the source of vibration and unbalance in high speed machinery.
  • Page 60 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses To regulate the speed of a connected strobe: Connect the LEMO-to-strobe cable's LEMO plug to the instrument's tachometer socket. Connect the red Drive 3.5 mm plug to the strobe lamp's input socket. Ensure the Read plug is disconnected.

  • Page 61: Read Speed Of Connected Strobe

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 15. To change the frequency of the strobe light to another peak, or to fine-tune the frequency, select another spectral peak on the graph using the cursor keys — The strobe light frequency will change to match the new peak's frequency >...

  • Page 62: Waveform

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Waveform Waveforms show how vibration levels change over time. A vibration waveform chart represents a series of equally spaced discrete sample points connected by straight lines. The chart shows the vibration level (amplitude) at each time interval during the measurement period.

  • Page 63: Demodulation

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Demodulation The demodulation process looks for repetitive patterns created by impact events that lie embedded within a time waveform. The process works by extracting the low amplitude, high frequency impact signals and then tracing an 'envelope' around these signals to identify them as repetitions of the same fault.
  • Page 64 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses The table includes typical bandwidth recommendations that may be made by your instrument, based on the default machine speed: Demod Bandwidth Recommended Speed Range 250 Hz - 10 kHz <100 RPM 500 Hz - 10 kHz 100 - 300 RPM 1 kHz - 10 kHz 300 - 1000 RPM...

  • Page 65: Analyze Demodulation Data

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Broadband high frequency noise (haystack) Analyze Demodulation Data Measuring, recording, and viewing data is exactly the same for a Frequency/Acceleration spectrum. You can also transfer the demodulation spectra to Ascent and analyze it with the same techniques used for normal spectra (e.g.

  • Page 66: Demod Spectrum

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Demod Spectrum To use the Demod Spectrum: Press Measure. Press Demod. Use the arrow keys on the left to select a parameter set or press to create a new one > Set the parameters as required. NOTE: Ensure you set the bandwidth first, as this will determine the range of available Fmax values.

  • Page 67: Streamlined Parameter Settings

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses To take a 6Pack measurement: Press Measure. Press 6Pack. Use the arrow keys on the left to select a parameter set or press to create a new set. Set the parameters as required. Press HF Fmax (Dmax), or Spectrum Waveform,...

  • Page 68: 6Pack Demodulation Processing

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 6Pack Demodulation Processing 6Pack measurements use a slightly different Demod algorithm to the one used when taking ”Demod” measurements (the classic algorithm). The new algorithm performs ‘enveloping’ around the high frequency impact events, in much the same way a user does by eye when viewing a high frequency waveform.

  • Page 69: Tachometer Display

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Tachometer Display Tachometer Display shows an updating readout of the machine speed. It can also display the amplitude and phase angle of the 1X vibration the instrument. This can be used to: Verify the machine running speed.

  • Page 70: Time Synchronous Averaging

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Time Synchronous Averaging Time synchronous averaging is a useful vibration analysis technique for distinguishing between spectral peaks that are very close to the machine's running speed (but not exact harmonics of it). After performing a large number of averages, peaks that are whole number multiples of the running speed will still be visible.

  • Page 71: Bump Test

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Bump Test The bump test is a useful vibration analysis technique. You can use it to help identify resonance frequencies in a machine's structure. This test requires bumping (i.e. hitting) the machine structure when the machine is stopped, while taking a peak hold measurement.

  • Page 72: Coast-Down/Run-Up

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Coast-down/Run-up Coast-down and run-up measuring involves taking a series of recordings with a short delay between them. You can use this technique to study the resonance behavior of a machine as its speed gradually increases during power-up, or decreases during coast-down.

  • Page 73: Deactivate Saving Waveform Data For Coast-Down/Run-Up Measurement

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Deactivate Saving Waveform Data for Coast- down/Run-up Measurement When you take a Coast-down/Run-up recording, the waveform data is saved along with the spectrum data. However, this means the pace at which you can take these recordings is slower. If you do not need to collect the waveform data, we recommend you specify this when setting up the recording.

  • Page 74: Take Coast-Down/Run-Up Measurement

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Choosing to save only spectrum data when doing a coast-down/run-up recording Take Coast-down/run-up Measurement To take a coast-down/run-up measurement: Press Measure. Use the arrow keys on the left to highlight Coast-down/Run-up > Press Use the arrow keys on the left to select a parameter set >...

  • Page 75: Cross Channel Phase

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Cross Channel Phase Phase analysis is an effective way to diagnose machine faults such as misalignment, resonance, soft foot, and looseness. Phase analysis is also useful for distinguishing faults that look like imbalance but are actually caused by something else.

  • Page 76: Recommendations For Cross Channel Phase

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Recommendations for Cross Channel Phase When conducting a cross channel phase analysis, we recommend you: Determine the exact frequency of interest. To do this, you can use spectra to identify high amplitude peaks at specific frequencies. Position the channel 1 sensor in a location which has high vibration at this frequency.

  • Page 77: Fault Types And Their Phase Relationships

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Fault Types and their Phase Relationships The table outlines fault types and their phase relationships. FAULT TYPE DESCRIPTION PHASE RELATIONSHIP Misalignment General High amplitude peaks will appear at 1X, 2X, and sometimes 3X the running speed.
  • Page 78 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Resonance High amplitude peaks will appear Flexible where natural resonance frequencies of structures the structure coincide with excitation frequencies (e.g. 1X, other low orders of running speed, or blade pass frequency). Look for a 0° phase change when both sensors are positioned in the same direction between two stationary points.
  • Page 79 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Eccentric belt A high amplitude peak will appear at 1X General pulley the running speed of the pulley. Look for a phase change of either 0° or 180° between the horizontal and vertical readings.

  • Page 80: Measuring Cross Channel Phase

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Measuring Cross Channel Phase The Cross Channel Phase measurement option has been enhanced. It’s easier to change the speed of interest during the recording. This could be the actual speed of the machine or the frequency of interest. Additionally you can choose the required filter bandwidth you wish to monitor, and the number of averages you wish to take.

  • Page 81: Measure Cross Channel Phase

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 10. Press Number of Averages > Select the required number of averages. NOTE: Coherence calculations require spectral averaging to be performed. This means if you set the number of averages to 1, Coherence will not display.

  • Page 82: Plan Cross Channel Spectrum (Ods) Recording Routine

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Measuring cross channel phase Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) This section explains how to use the Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) measurement mode. This process is similar to modal impact testing. It involves: Planning and noting the locations and directions for your recordings. Setting up your channels and sensors to measure the frequency you are interested in.

  • Page 83: Setup

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 2 — Setup Before you can use your instrument to take a Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) recording, you will need to specify the appropriate settings for your channels and sensors. You will need at least two sensors enabled for this type of recording.
  • Page 84 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Select the required Fmax setting — Ensure this value covers any frequencies at which the machine could exhibit mechanical resonance: a. Press Fmax Fmin. b. Use the navigation arrows to select the required option > Press NOTE: If required you can press to disable automatic incrementing of the reference sensor (lowest channel number) as...
  • Page 85 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Selecting the required parameter settings...

  • Page 86: Take Cross Channel Spectrum (Ods) Recording

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 3 — Take Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) Recording Once you have selected your parameter set you can start taking Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) recordings according to the labeled machine test plan you have created. Your instrument keeps track of the recordings for each point.
  • Page 87 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Specify the locations and directions for the readings you have saved: a. Press Machine Name > Select or specify the machine you performed the impact test on (e.g. Rotor 1) > Press b.

  • Page 88: Review Data

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 4 — Review Data Once you have taken Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) recordings you can review your data: On your instrument press Record Review. • In Ascent • In ODS software such as ME’scope •...

  • Page 89: Review Data In Ods Software

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Review Data in ODS software If you are using ODS software such as ME’scope, you can import the modal impact and Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) data stored on your instrument into this program and conduct a more detailed analysis. When importing modal impact data into ODS software such as ME’scope, construct the model using the sketch you drew, along with the numbered points.
  • Page 90 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Exporting data to an external USB flash drive Importing data into ME’scope...

  • Page 91: Long Time Waveforms

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Long Time Waveforms Long time waveforms enable you to take a continuous recording over a long time period (several hours, if required). This is useful for capturing transients. Once you have started measuring, recordings are taken continuously until your specified time period has elapsed, or you stop the measurement manually.
  • Page 92 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses To measure long time waveforms: Press Measure. Use the arrow keys on the left to highlight Long Time Waveform > Press Use the arrow keys to select a parameter set or press to create a new set.

  • Page 93: View Long Time Waveforms On Computer

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Measuring long time wave forms View Long Time Waveforms on Computer When you have finished recording, the selected measurement location will contain several individual sample recordings. Once you have transferred these to your computer, you can use the waveform analysis tools to create a high resolution spectrum of the recordings.

  • Page 94: Orbit Plot

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Orbit Plot An orbit plot shows the motion of the center of mass of a shaft. You can plot a shaft's vibration in two directions simultaneously (e.g. vertical and horizontal) to get a trace of the motion of that shaft. A perfectly balanced shaft with no movement in any direction produces a dot in the middle of the plot.
  • Page 95 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses The sensors used to take the measurements should be displacement probes. This is because we are measuring the physical movement of the shaft, not its speed. (You can take the readings with an accelerometer if no displacement probes are available but there will be a small loss of accuracy in the displayed plot when the signals are integrated.) The number of samples and measurement duration you choose determines...
  • Page 96 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses The availability of orbit plot functionality depends on your licensing agreement. If you have the enhanced orbit plot functionality you will also be able to: Position your probes at custom angles (e.g. 45 degrees from •...

  • Page 97: Use Orbit Plot Measurement Mode

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Use Orbit Plot Measurement Mode To take an orbit plot measurement: Press Measure. Use the arrow keys on the left to highlight Orbit Plot > Press Use the arrow keys on the left to select an existing parameter set or press to create a new one.
  • Page 98 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 11. Press again once the plot has stabilized — A single waveform orbit measurement displays. NOTE: Filtering is NOT supported on your instrument. You can use Ascent for advanced analysis. 12. Press Save to save the two waveform measurements used to generate the orbit plot.

  • Page 99: Take Orbit Plot Measurement On Route

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Take Orbit Plot Measurement on Route Before you take an orbit plot measurement on route you will need to enable two sensors. To do this: Press Options. Press Sensor Setup. Enable two sensors > press NOTE: Ideally the sensors used to take the measurements should be displacement probes.

  • Page 100: Modal Impact Testing

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Press Change View to toggle between orbit plot and waveform views. Preparing to take an orbit plot recording on route Modal Impact Testing This section explains how to do modal impact testing on your instrument.

  • Page 101: Plan Impact Test Routine

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 1 — Plan Impact Test Routine We recommend you draw a quick sketch of the machine you are investigating and number the points you plan to impact “1”, “2”, “3”, etc. Doing so will ensure you can specify the names, locations, and directions for your impacts once you have executed these.
  • Page 102 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Specify your preferred spectral lines and samples — A value of 400 or 800 lines is typically adequate. If an inappropriate value is chosen, your instrument will provide suggestions during the trial impacts.: a.
  • Page 103 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 11. Press to access the additional setup options: a. Press Number of Averages to change the default number of averages taken. b. Press Manage Warnings > Enable or disable the warnings as required. Press Auto-Increment Upon Save to toggle between the available options:...

  • Page 104: Perform Trial Impact

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 3 — Perform Trial Impact Once you have set up your channels and sensors, and created a numerically labelled machine impact test plan, you will need to perform a few trial impacts. Data quality messages display when execute trial impacts to help ensure you have the right setup to measure the frequency of interest.
  • Page 105 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Review the message that displays on the screen to determine whether you are ready to take real recordings, or whether you need to execute more trial impacts: Press Start Recording if you are satisfied with the trial •...

  • Page 106: Disable Warning Messages

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Disable Warning Messages While you execute impacts, you will receive warning messages to guide you through the process. If required you can disable these messages (for example, you might wish to do this if there are some warning situations that cannot be avoided).
  • Page 107 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses To execute an actual impact test in Run mode: Exit Trial recording mode. TIP: The recording mode in use displays at the top of the screen (Trial or Run). Use your impact hammer to impact the relevant point on the machine you are measuring.

  • Page 108: Specify Locations And Directions For Saved Impacts

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Specify Locations and Directions for Saved Impacts Once you have saved your recordings, you will need to specify the locations and directions of the impacts. To do this Specify the locations and directions for the impacts you have saved: a.

  • Page 109: Review Data

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 5 — Review Data Once you have taken modal impact recordings you can review the data: On your instrument press Record Review. • MORE: Click here to learn more about reviewing stored recordings.

  • Page 110: Keypad Entry

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Keypad Entry You can use keypad entries to collect additional information about the machine you are measuring (e.g. temperature or motor current). When collecting data, you must manually enter a numeric value using your keypad (rather than collect data with a sensor).
  • Page 111 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Using the keypad to enter measurements...

  • Page 112: Order Tracking

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Order Tracking If machine speed varies significantly while a recording is being taken, the resulting spectral peaks might display as smeared bumps rather than sharp peaks. Subtle spectral features that indicate early bearing or mechanical defects may no longer be clearly resolved in the spectrum.

  • Page 113: Take Order Tracked Measurement

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Automatic sample rate adjustment over varying speeds Take Order Tracked Measurement Order tracking can only be applied to Spectrum, Waveform, Coast- down/Run-up, Demodulation, and Orbit Plot measurements on certain instruments. NOTE: By default, the X axis on an order tracked spectra is in Orders not CPM.
  • Page 114 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Use EITHER of these methods, depending on the type of measurement: Press Spectrum Waveform > Spec Wfm if you are • taking a spectrum, waveform, demodulation, or coast- down/run-up measurement. Press Number of Samples if you are taking an Orbit Plot •...
  • Page 115 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses 10. Press to return to the main measurement screen. NOTE: The values beside Fmax Fmin on the main measurement screen now list the orders that will be tracked, together with the text Ord Trk. This indicates the measurement will be order tracked.
  • Page 116 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Example of tracked measurement...

  • Page 117: Average Value Measurements

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Average Value Measurements Average value measurements apply to DC-coupled sensors only. You can use this measurement type to determine an average DC value during a user-specified measurement period. The average value can be trended and alarmed in Ascent.

  • Page 118: Set Up Sensors And Channels

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Set up Sensors and Channels To set up sensors and channels: Select your measurement type and parameters as usual. Press > Press Sensor Setup. Assign and enable a sensor for each channel you are measuring. Press Change Sensor opposite your chosen measuring channel.

  • Page 119: Save Multi-Channel Measurements

    Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Save Multi-channel Measurements If you wish to transfer your measurements to Ascent, be aware that the program identifies recordings by their location and date/time stamps. If two or more recordings are taken at the same time and saved to the same location, they will have identical date/time stamp and location details.
  • Page 120 Section 4 — Measurement Types and their Uses Saving multi-channel measurements...

  • Page 121: Section 5 - Set Measurement Options

    Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Section 5 — Set Measurement Options This section describes the different parameters used to take measurements and how to apply them. You will learn: What the various parameters are for spectra, waveforms, and • other measurement types How to create parameter sets for taking measurements •...
  • Page 122 Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Units Spectrum Scaling Time Waveform Scaling g, m/s RMS, 0-pk, pk-pk RMS, 0-pk, pk-pk Accel mm/s, in/s As above As above Veloc Disp mm, µm, mil As above As above Current Amps As above As above Unit Set Custom...

  • Page 123: Set Measurement Parameters

    Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Set Measurement Parameters When you select a measurement type (e.g. Spectrum Waveform from the Measure menu), the default parameters display. Default parameters for spectrum measurement setup To set measurement parameters: Open the main menu. Press Measure >...
  • Page 124 Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Spectral lines submenu...

  • Page 125: Create Your Own Parameter Sets

    Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Create your own Parameter Sets You can create a new parameter set which you can store and reuse. To do this: Access the measurement type you wish to create: a. Open the main menu. b.

  • Page 126: Assign Sensors To Channels

    Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Assign Sensors to Channels You will need to specify which sensor is assigned to each channel. When you take a measurement, the instrument will detect which sensor is being used, offer you the appropriate measurement unit, and the overall scaling options to display on your screen.

  • Page 127: Spectrum Parameters

    Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Assigning a sensor to a measurement channel Spectrum Parameters This section provides more information on the available spectrum parameters: Fmax • Spectral lines • Fmin • Tach trigger • Averaging • Windowing •...

  • Page 128: Fmax

    Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Fmax Fmax is the maximum frequency displayed on the spectrum (i.e. the frequency range, over which vibration amplitudes are displayed, starting from zero). In general, the higher the operating speed of the machine, the higher the Fmax needs to be to capture all crucial information.

  • Page 129: Spectral Lines

    Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Spectral Lines The resolution of the spectrum increases with the number of spectral lines used (i.e. the more spectral lines, the more information the spectrum contains). However, the more spectral lines used, the longer the measurement takes.

  • Page 130: Number Of Averages

    Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Number of Averages The larger the number of spectra used for averaging, the more any noise spikes in vibration signals are reduced, and the more accurately true spectral peaks are represented. However, the larger the number of averages, the more data needs to be collected, and the longer it will take to obtain the average spectrum.

  • Page 131: Windowing

    Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Windowing Measured data is NOT usually used directly to generate a spectrum. It is first modified using a Window function. The purpose of windowing is to compensate for certain FFT algorithm limitations that cause signal leakage.

  • Page 132: Equivalent Fmax

    Section 5 — Set Measurement Options Equivalent Fmax You can use equivalent Fmax to control the waveform sampling rate by expressing it in terms of the maximum frequency of interest. For example, if you want a waveform with frequency content (Equivalent Fmax) up to 1 kHz, the instrument will automatically sample at 2.56 kHz.

  • Page 133: Section 6 - Take Recordings

    Section 6 — Take Recordings Section 6 — Take Recordings This section explains how to take recordings with your instrument. You will learn to: Take recordings • Review and delete recordings • Attach notes to recordings • Create and display baselines •...

  • Page 134: Take Individual And Multiple Recordings

    Section 6 — Take Recordings Press to start the first recording, NOTE: Your instrument and sensor will take a short time to settle before recording starts. To take additional recordings, select another parameter set (or select a location to record all parameter sets under that location). Taking recordings Take Individual and Multiple Recordings You can record all parameter sets at a location or select parameter sets...

  • Page 135: Save Recordings

    Section 6 — Take Recordings Save Recordings There are several options for saving your recordings when you open the Record Review menu. The table outlines these. Your instrument momentarily displays the recorded Auto Save, information on the screen before returning you to the Record Review menu.

  • Page 136: Review Recording

    Section 6 — Take Recordings Record/Re Your instrument pauses after each recording so you can review the details on your screen. view, BL, Bands Press to take the next recording, This will either: Return you to the Record Review menu. •...

  • Page 137: Review Stored Recording

    Section 6 — Take Recordings Review Stored Recording To review recordings you have taken and stored: Press Record Review on the main menu. Use the arrow keys on the left to scroll up and down > Select the recording you wish to review. Press to display the button labels.

  • Page 138: Delete Recording

    Section 6 — Take Recordings 11. Press to select recordings from a different parameter set, location, or machine navigate — This will take you back to the machine list in the Record column. A black border will display around the Record column to indicate you can now select items. The black border indicates all recordings can be reviewed Delete Recording To delete a recording:...

  • Page 139: Baseline Recordings

    Section 6 — Take Recordings Baseline Recordings Baseline recordings are mainly used to assess the data quality of new recordings. If the new overall value has changed significantly compared to the baseline, you should recheck the sensor position and mounting. The baseline is selected in Ascent and sent to your instrument when you click Send.

  • Page 140: Section 7 - Analyzing Measurements Onsite

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite This section explains how to take measurements and perform onsite analysis. You will learn how to: Take a measurement • Change the way a measurement displays • Use cursors and zooming to analyze your measurements •...

  • Page 141: Tips For Taking Measurements

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Tips for Taking Measurements Here are some tips to consider when taking measurements: Use the operating mode typical of the machine in question (e.g. • typical load and running speed). This will ensure the loads on the components (e.g.

  • Page 142: Walkthrough - Take Measurement

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite — Walkthrough Take Measurement You can measure a machine onsite and analyze the machine's vibration on your instrument's screen as it occurs. This is a quick way to check a machine. If required, you can also record your vibration measurements, save these against a new or existing machine, and transfer the data to your computer later for analysis.
  • Page 143 Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite 13. Press to stop viewing the measurement and exit without saving. Taking measurements...

  • Page 144: Change Default Measurement Settings

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Change Default Measurement Settings To change the default settings for a measurement option: Press a key on the right beside a setting you wish to change. Press > Press a key beside a setting you wish to change > Enter a value or select the required value from the list.

  • Page 145: Charts

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Charts You can display a separate chart on your screen for each measurement channel. Doing this enables you to: Watch several live measurements simultaneously • Freeze and compare all measurements on your screen • Toggle between charts to view each one individually •...

  • Page 146: Analyze Measurements

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Analyze Measurements You can press to stop and analyze a measurement. When you this, the overall vibration value will display at the top of the screen. TIP: You can press to display hint labels for analysis options such as zooming and cursors.

  • Page 147: Cursors

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Cursors Cursors are a valuable tool for analyzing your data. You can use them to show the amplitude and frequency of a peak, identify harmonics, and show the frequency difference between two peaks. The table provides more detail on working with cursors. Place one cursor on Press repeatedly to activate a...
  • Page 148 Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Display the frequency Press repeatedly to activate a or time difference cursor and move it to the first peak. between peaks Press Second Cursor to add a new cursor to the display > Press repeatedly to move it to the second peak.

  • Page 149: Show Or Hide Harmonics

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Show or Hide Harmonics To hide or show harmonics: Press > Press Harmonics Sidebands. Repeat the previous step to cycle between harmonic, harmonic & sideband cursors, and normal cursors — The selected cursor type is identified by a brief message on your screen.

  • Page 150: Zoom

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Zoom Zooming enables you to take a closer look at a specific area of interest on a chart. The table explains the zooming options available. Chart zoom Magnifying glass icons display on the left of your screen to indicate when zooming is available.

  • Page 151: View Multiple Charts

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite View Multiple Charts When you measure more than one channel simultaneously, or display a spectrum and a waveform, both charts will display on your screen. You can view the measurements on all charts at the same time when you view three of more measurements simultaneously.

  • Page 152: Change Chart View

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Change Chart View You can toggle between waveform and spectrum recordings, and set the default layout of multi-channel and single-channel onscreen measurements. To do this, you use the Change View and Multi Chart Layout features. NOTE: The following functions are only available when viewing multi-channel (two or more) and multi-domain (spectrum + waveform) measurements.

  • Page 153: Sety Axis (Amplitude ) Scale

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Set Y Axis (Amplitude) Scale You can toggle the left axis scale between Linear, Log, and dB to increase or decrease the amplitude of the peaks displayed. This enables you to see the bigger picture or access a more detailed view of your data.

  • Page 154: Fixed Y Axis Scale Options

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Fixed Y Axis scale options Setting a Max dB value sets the highest value the amplitude axis can display. If a peak goes above this value while you are measuring, you will NOT see the top of the peak. When using Linear scaling you have two extra display options: Automatic —...

  • Page 155: Amplitude Display Units

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Amplitude Display Units Your chosen store units (acceleration, velocity, etc) determine the amplitude scaling options available: VdB scale is only available if you are taking velocity • measurements. AdB is only available if you are taking acceleration •...

  • Page 156: Vdb

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite The vibration velocity level vdB is 20 times the logarithmic of the ratio of the RMS velocity level to a reference velocity value (the vdB reference). The value 1e-6 mm/s is an abbreviation for 1x10 mm/s.

  • Page 157: Enter Rpm Using 1X Peak

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Enter RPM using 1X peak To enter the RPM using the 1X peak: Press repeatedly to move the cursor to the 1X peak. Press > Press Extended Commands. Select Set RPM — The frequency of your selected peak will display. Press to save this frequency as the RPM value.

  • Page 158: View Orders

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite View Orders When orders are displayed, the frequency axis of a spectral chart is labeled in order of running speed, rather than Hz or CPM. This enables you to see how closely spectral peaks correspond to the running speed of the machine.

  • Page 159: View Revolutions

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite View Revolutions When revolutions (revs) are displayed, the time axis of a waveform chart is labeled in revolutions of running speed, instead of your regular measurement units. To view the revolutions: Display the waveform chart, Set the RPM —...

  • Page 160: Save To Existing Machine

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Save to Existing Machine To save your measurement to an existing machine: Press a key beside Save to. NOTE: You can use keys depending on the number of channels you used for the measurement. Press to scroll up and down.

  • Page 161: Save To New Machine

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Save to New Machine To save a measurement to a new machine: Press a key beside Save to. NOTE: You can use keys depending on the number of channels you used for the measurement. Press Create New Machine.

  • Page 162: Change Screen Contrast While In Measure Mode

    Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite Change Screen Contrast While in Measure Mode You can make a quick adjustment to the screen contrast without exiting Measure or Route mode. This is useful when you are working in an environment that has varying light conditions. To access this option: Press and hold Press to toggle between a high or low screen contrast.

  • Page 163: Section 8 - Send And Receive Information

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Section 8 — Send and Receive Information This section describes how to transfer information between your instrument and Ascent. You will learn to: Transfer information to and from your instrument. • Synchronize your instrument's time zone with the computer that •...
  • Page 164 Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Transferring recordings to Ascent...

  • Page 165: Transfer Folders From Ascent To Instrument

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Transfer Folders from Ascent to Instrument You can transfer data folders you have stored in Ascent to your instrument. NOTE: Before your instrument can communicate with Ascent, you will need to add it in Ascent. See the Ascent Reference Guide for details.

  • Page 166: Resend Updated Folder

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Resend Updated Folder You will usually create all your machines in Ascent software and send these to your instrument only once. However, if you add or change a route, machine, or parameter set in the software, you will need to resend that folder to the instrument so it can update to include your changes.

  • Page 167: Synchronize Time Zone On Instrument And Computer

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Synchronize Time Zone on Instrument and Computer Your instrument's date and time may differ from that of the computer which receives the recordings, particularly if you are sending recordings to a country or region in a different time zone. You can synchronize your instrument time with that of the host (data recipient) computer by automatically updating the instrument's date/time each time you transfer data using Send or Receive.

  • Page 168: Export Or Import Data Using Usb Flash Drive

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Export or Import Data using USB Flash Drive You can use the USB host port to transfer data to and from your instrument using a USB memory device (e.g. flash drive or externally powered USB hard drive).

  • Page 169: Export Data Using Usb Flash Drive

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Export Data using USB Flash Drive You can export data to an external USB flash drive. To do this: Securely connect a USB flash drive to your instrument's USB host port. TIP: Ensure the USB flash drive you are using has enough storage space.

  • Page 170: Import Data Using Usb Flash Drive

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Import Data using USB Flash Drive To import data from an external USB flash drive: Press Folders & USB Export on the main menu. Press USB Flash Drive on the Folder Management screen — The USB Flash Drive screen opens.

  • Page 171: Receive Data From Remote Comms Server

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Receive Data from Remote Comms Server To receive data from your Remote Comms server onto your instrument: Press Remote Comms > Wait while your instrument connects to the server. Press Receive Folder or Sync with Server. NOTE: The option displayed depends on whether Sync is enabled under the settings for Remote Comms on your instrument.

  • Page 172: Send Data From Instrument To Remote Comms Server

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Send Data from Instrument to Remote Comms Server To send data from your instrument to your Remote Comms server: Press Remote Comms > Wait while your instrument connects to the server. Press Sync with Server or Send Folder.

  • Page 173: Connect To Wi-Fi Network

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Connect to Wi-Fi Network Connecting your instrument to a Wi-Fi network enables you to use any Ethernet networking infrastructure you have access to. In order to use Wi-Fi networking, you must have: An instrument with serial number 45000 or higher •...

  • Page 174: Set Up Wireless Network

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Set up wireless network When you connect your instrument to a wireless network for the first time, you will need to enter the relevant connection details. Your instrument will retain these automatically the next time you connect. You will also need to specify your region and preferred network.
  • Page 175 Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Selecting your Wi-Fi region Creating a Wi-Fi connection...

  • Page 176: Connect Instrument To Wireless Network

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Connecting to your preferred Wi-Fi network Connect instrument to wireless network Once you have set up your preferred wireless connection, your instrument retains these details, enabling you to connect quickly and easily whenever required. To connect your instrument to the wireless connection you have set up, simply insert your Wi-Fi dongle into the USB port of your instrument —...

  • Page 177: Specify Preferred Wireless Connection

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Specify preferred wireless connection If you have connected to more than one wireless connection, you can specify you preferred default connection. To do this: Insert your Wi-Fi dongle in the USB port of your instrument. Press Options.

  • Page 178: Using Wi-Fi With Your Smart Phone

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information Using Wi-Fi with your smart phone You can use Wi-Fi to connect your instrument to your smart phone. To do this you will need to set up a personal hotspot (iPhone), a portable Wi- Fi hotspot (Android), or internet sharing (Windows phone).

  • Page 179: Uff Export

    Section 8 — Send and Receive Information UFF Export Different data is required for different types of analysis in ME'scope. To cater for this, you can specify the kind of data you wish to send when exporting UFF files from your instrument: When you are doing Modal Impact Testing you can export all •...

  • Page 180: Section 9 - Working With Routes

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Section 9 — Working with Routes This section describes how to manage routes with your instrument. You will learn to: Use a route to take recordings • Change the order in which recordings are collected •...

  • Page 181: Walkthrough - Take Recordings Using Route

    Section 9 — Working with Routes — Walkthrough Take Recordings using Route Once you have taken the first recording, your instrument will continue to guide you through the remaining route entries. You can take recordings sequentially as they appear in the route list, or change the order as you go by skipping individual route entries or machines.
  • Page 182 Section 9 — Working with Routes To take recordings using a route: Press Route from the main menu. to scroll through the list and select a route. TIP: Use the arrow keys on the right to see the machines listed on your selected route.
  • Page 183 Section 9 — Working with Routes Press to start recording — When the first location's recordings are complete, the Route menu displays again with the next location highlighted. A percentage % symbol indicates how many of the previous location's route entries were recorded. NOTE: Depending on your configuration in Ascent, you may be asked for a machine speed value while collecting routes.

  • Page 184: Use Band Alarms And Baseline Overalls On Route

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Use Band Alarms and Baseline Overalls on Route You can compare Baseline Overalls and spectrum Alarm Bands in Ascent to measurements you take when collecting routes. Alerts can then be displayed on the instrument if an alarm threshold is exceeded or if a measurement differs significantly from the Baseline Overall.
  • Page 185 Section 9 — Working with Routes Press Alarm Bands repeatedly to cycle through the spectral band alarm alert options: Warn & LEDs will display a message on your screen and • illuminate the appropriate instrument LEDs if the spectrum band alarm you have configured in Ascent is exceeded by the measurement.

  • Page 186: View Alarm Bands Configured In Ascent

    Section 9 — Working with Routes View Alarm Bands Configured in Ascent You can view Alarm Bands configured in Ascent when you review the measurements on your instrument. To do this: Press Record Review on the main menu. Use the arrow keys on the left to select a recording for review. Press Expand Navigator repeatedly to expand a machine until its locations and parameter sets display.

  • Page 187: Record Multiple Channels On Route

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Record Multiple Channels on Route Routes in Ascent are single-channel sequences of measurement locations to be recorded. Your instrument can re-interpret these single channel sequences for multichannel acquisition. When you collect route measurements, your instrument will prompt you to place the required number of sensors on their respective locations if a multi-channel recording is required.

  • Page 188: Axis Mode

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Axis Mode You can use Axis mode to record two or more axes simultaneously (e.g. Horizontal and Vertical). To select Axis mode: Specify a channel and axis combination. Press Axis on CH1 (or for CH2) > Use the arrow keys to select an axis.

  • Page 189: Point Mode

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Point Mode You can use Point mode to record two points simultaneously (e.g. Inboard and Outboard). Typically, you will use this feature when there is only one axis defined at each point (e.g. horizontal on each machine bearing).

  • Page 190: Complete Setup

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Complete Setup Once you have selected your mode, you can complete the setup. To do this: Tell your instrument which channel to use for any other axes/points (e.g. axial): a. Press to select CH1. b.
  • Page 191 Section 9 — Working with Routes To configure a triaxial on-route recording on your instrument: Open Ascent. Right-click a location > Select Edit. Choose one of the three available axes from the Triax Axis dropdown list for each of the three locations. NOTE: Each of the three locations must have a different/unique Axis name and triaxial axis.
  • Page 192 Section 9 — Working with Routes Configuring a triaxial on-route recording on your instrument Reviewing a recording taken with a triax sensor...

  • Page 193: Enter Machine Speed On Route

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Enter Machine Speed on Route The linear or RPM-based speed of the selected machine (as configured in Ascent or on your instrument) is displayed in the Route screen. You can configure the machine speed type (RPM-based or Linear Speed) on the Machine Editor panel in Ascent.
  • Page 194 Section 9 — Working with Routes Linear Speed...

  • Page 195: View Machine And Point Speed Details

    Section 9 — Working with Routes View Machine and Point Speed Details To view current speed details for a machine or point: Press Record Review on the main menu. Use the arrow keys to navigate to a point or machine. TIP: Use to move up and down.

  • Page 196: Locate Skipped Route Entries

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Locate Skipped Route Entries You can locate and record any route entries you have skipped, at any time during your route. To do this: Display your route. Press then to display the hint labels. Press (Prev Free Recording) or (Next Free Recording) to...

  • Page 197: Track Progress Through Route

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Track Progress through Route As you progress through a route, the screen displays the percentage of route entries that have been recorded at each location. To see what percentage of the entire route is complete, press return to the Route menu.

  • Page 198: Save Route Recording

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Save Route Recording There are four ways to save your route recordings: Record & Review — The instrument will pause after taking a • measurement and continue to display the chart until you start the next recording.

  • Page 199: Select Save Mode For Recording

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Select Save mode for recording To select the appropriate save mode for your recording: Highlight your route in the Route menu. Press to display your route. Press Recording Save Mode repeatedly to toggle between the options.

  • Page 200: Select Recording To Review

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Select Recording to Review To display your route: Press Route on the main menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight your route > Press Use the arrow keys to select a machine (if required) > Press repeatedly to expand the machine so the parameter sets display.

  • Page 201: Retake Recording

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Retake Recording When you retake a recording, you can replace or keep your previous reading. You can also select individual recordings to replace. To retake a recording: Display your route. Press Route on the main menu. Use the arrow keys to select your route >...

  • Page 202: Delete Route Recording

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Delete Route Recording You can delete a route recording. To do this: Display your route. Press Route on the main menu. Use the arrow keys to select your route > Press Use the arrow keys to select the machine that contains the recording.

  • Page 203: Take Off-Route Recording

    Section 9 — Working with Routes Take Off-Route Recording When collecting data, you may decide to take additional measurements that are NOT part of the route sequence. This might be necessary if a machine's vibration pattern looks different to what you expected when you took the measurement.

  • Page 204: Section 10 - Create, Edit, And Delete Items

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items This section describes the procedures for creating folders, machines, and other items on your instrument. You will learn how to: Create and manage machine structures, sensors, and notes •...

  • Page 205: Organize And Store Recordings

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Organize and Store Recordings In addition to analyzing recordings onsite, you can store recordings on your instrument, transfer these to your computer and analyze these in your own time. TIP: Analysis is best carried out away from machines in a safe, quiet environment.
  • Page 206 Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items The table provides more detail on the components of the data storage structure on your instrument. Folder This is used to group and identify machines. EG: If you collect vibration data from several factories, you should use a different folder to hold each factory's machines.

  • Page 207: Folders

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Folders You can create, rename, delete, and restore folders. Create Folder To create a folder: Press twice on the main menu. Enter a name for the folder. Press — The newly created folder is selected. Press again to select your new folder and return to the main menu.

  • Page 208: Delete Folder

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Delete Folder To delete a folder: Press Folders & USB Export on the main menu. Use the arrow keys to select the required folder. Press Delete Folder. Restore Deleted or Overwritten Folder A folder backup is automatically generated every time you delete a folder.

  • Page 209: Machines

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Machines If you intend to take large numbers of recordings on a regular basis, you should create permanent machine structures. This will enable you to save your recordings to named locations. You can group your machines within different folders so they can be segregated by type, geographic location, frequency of data collection, and more.

  • Page 210: Create Machine Structure

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Create Machine Structure To create your machine structure: Select the folder you wish to store your machines in. Press Folders & USB Export on the main menu. Use the arrow keys on the left to select a folder > Press Press Record Review on the main menu.

  • Page 211: Create Parameter Set

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Create Parameter Set A parameter set describes the settings used to take a measurement. A parameter set includes information such as the type of measurement, Fmax, units of measurement, number of averages, and more. To create a parameter set: Press Record Review on the main menu.

  • Page 212: Change Sensor

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Change Sensor If required you can change the sensor assigned to the parameter set. To do this: Press Sensor Setup. Press Change Sensor beside your measuring channel > Select a different sensor. Press Create New Sensor to define a new sensor.

  • Page 213: Copy Machine Structure

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Copy Machine Structure You can copy an entire machine or part of its structure (e.g. a point or parameter set). You can then add the copied items to other machines. NOTE: Only the machine structure is copied when a new machine is created in this way.

  • Page 214: Rename Machine Structure

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Rename Machine Structure If required, you can rename a machine structure. CAUTION! Ascent identifies machines structures and sensors by their names. If you rename an item on your instrument, Ascent will treat this as a new item when you transfer the data. NOTE: The default locations (horizontal, vertical etc) cannot be renamed.

  • Page 215: Delete Machine Structure

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Delete Machine Structure If required you can delete a machine structure. NOTE: When you delete a machine structure, any parameter sets that are used by a deleted machine will NOT be removed. They will remain stored in your instrument so you can apply them to future recordings.

  • Page 216: Sensors

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Sensors You can: Define and edit sensors • Check the Bias Voltage • Set the default sensor • Delete sensors • Define or Edit Sensors Ascent identifies sensors by their names. If you rename a sensor on your instrument, then send the folder to your computer, Ascent will identify this as a new sensor.
  • Page 217 Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items To define or edit a sensor: Press Options on the main menu. Press Sensor Setup > Press Change Sensor opposite your chosen measuring channel. Follow EITHER of these steps according to your requirements: Press Create New Sensor to create a new sensor.

  • Page 218: Bias Voltage Check

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Editing a sensor Bias Voltage Check The Bias Voltage Check enables your instrument to warn you of errors or fault conditions (e.g. short-circuits, faulty sensors, or open-circuits). Your instrument achieves this by comparing the actual sensor bias voltage with the expected voltage range (as configured on your instrument).

  • Page 219: Set Default Sensor

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items To change the Bias Voltage range settings for a sensor: Press Options on the main menu. Press Sensor Setup. Press Change Sensor beside the channel you wish to use. Press Edit Sensor to edit the configuration of an existing sensor, or Create New Sensor to create a new sensor.

  • Page 220: Change Sensor Temporarily

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Change Sensor Temporarily To temporarily switch to using a different sensor: Open the Measurement Setup screen. Select the type of measurement you wish to take. Press > Press Change Default Sensor To change the default sensor: Press Options on the main menu.

  • Page 221: Create Note

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Create Note You can create and store notes that are up to 50 characters long on your instrument. You can attach these to any part of a machine structure or route item (but not schedule entry). Any notes you have attached will be sent to your Ascent database when you transfer your collected data.

  • Page 222: Attach Note

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Attach Note You can attach notes to the machines, points, and axes within the machine structure. To attach a note: Use the arrow keys to select the item you wish to attach the note to. Press to display the Note menu.

  • Page 223: Delete Note Permanently

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Delete Note Permanently To delete a note permanently: Press Record Review on the main menu. Press to display the Note menu. Press Use the arrow keys to select the note you wish to delete. Press Delete Note —...

  • Page 224: Delete All Stored Information

    Section 10 — Create, Edit, and Delete Items Delete all Stored Information All folders, machines, parameter sets, recordings, and notes are stored in a single database. You can empty the database on your instrument to clear out all your machine structures, customized settings, and recordings.

  • Page 225: Section 11 - Balancing Rotors

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Section 11 — Balancing Rotors This section describes the procedure for performing balancing operations. You will learn to: Understand the balancing process • Select appropriate balancing settings • Set up a balancing job • Manually enter balancing values •...

  • Page 226: Balancing Process

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors The centrifugal force of a heavy spot on the rotor that causes the rotor to vibrate increases with the square of the rotational speed. The vibration level of the rotor may be acceptable at one speed but not at another.

  • Page 227: Balancing Tips

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Balancing Tips Here are some tips for balancing a rotor: Before performing a balance job, clean the rotor by removing • any dirt or loose-hanging material (e.g. rust, flaking paint). If the debris later falls off, this may affect the balancing results. Ensure any weight(s) you add will NOT come loose at the normal •...

  • Page 228: Suggested Trial Weight Mass And Location

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Suggested Trial Weight Mass and Location Your instrument can assist with balancing operations by calculating an appropriate trial weight mass and location for you. MORE: See Machine Information for help with calculating the trial weight mass. Manually Enter Balancing Data You can enter amplitude and phase values manually for the initial, trial, and trim readings.

  • Page 229: Set Up Balancing Job

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Set up Balancing Job The Balance Setup menu gives you a large degree of flexibility in how you set up balancing jobs. Many of the setup items are optional and you can select items in any order you wish. EG: You can select a machine to save the balancing report to at the beginning or end of the process, or perform balancing without saving the report.

  • Page 230: Balance Planes And Weight Positions

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Balance Planes and Weight Positions You can use balance planes and weight positions to set the type of balance job (single or dual plane) and specify a weight position reference system (i.e. where on the rotor you will place the balance weights in relation to a reference mark).
  • Page 231 Section 11 — Balancing Rotors To perform a balancing operation: Press Balance on the main menu. Press New Job to clear your setting. Press Setup to use your existing configuration. Press Balance Planes > Use the arrow keys to select the number of balance planes to use.

  • Page 232: Sensors

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors # Sensors You can use this option to specify the type and number of sensors you are using. This menu also contains an option that enables your instrument to recommend where to place trial weights (optional). To set up your sensors for balancing: Press Balance.

  • Page 233: Channel Position

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Channel Position Using channel (CH) position is optional. You can use it in conjunction with Reference Mark. The instrument uses this information to calculate where on the rotor you should place your trial weights after taking an initial reading.

  • Page 234: Averages

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors To specify your channel position: Press Balance. Press Setup. Press # Sensors. Select the number of sensors to use > Press Press CH1 Position > Enter the angle from the tachometer to your sensor > Press For dual plane balancing, repeat the above step if you want your instrument to recommend trial weight placement angles for both planes.

  • Page 235: Machine Information

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Machine Information Entering machine information is optional. It enables you to specify some of the physical properties of the machine being balanced. Rotor Weight, Diameter, and Speed Entering the rotor's weight and diameter helps your instrument calculate the appropriate size and placement of trial weights based on your machine's physical properties.

  • Page 236: Reference Mark

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Reference Mark Reference Mark is an optional item you can use in conjunction with CH Position. Your instrument uses this information to calculate where on the rotor you should place your trial weights after taking an initial reading. You need to enter the Reference Mark Location and CH Position.

  • Page 237: Filter Bandwidth

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Filter Bandwidth Bandwidth filtering is used to filter unwanted vibrations close to the machine running speed. The following three settings are available: Narrow — Uses an automatic FMax value of 2 x RPM and a filter •...

  • Page 238: Tach Trigger

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Tach Trigger The Tach Trigger enables you to specify whether you are using a standard tachometer or a Keyphasor®. Weight Lin Dist You can use Weight Lin Dist to specify the measurement units for linear speed distance, balance weights, and rotor weight.

  • Page 239: Combine/Adjust Weights

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Combine/Adjust Weights To combine and adjust weights: Take a trim reading. Press to display the Balance Weight menu (or Balance Readings from the Balancing menu). Press the arrow key on the left beside Plane A or B. Press Adjust Weights —...

  • Page 240: Split Weight

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Split Weight You can split a larger weight into two smaller trim weights. To do this: Take a trim reading. Press to display the Balance Weight menu (or press Balance Readings from the Balancing menu). Press the arrow key on the left beside Plane A or B.
  • Page 241 Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Splitting a weight...

  • Page 242: Adjust Weights For New Radius Location

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Adjust Weights for New Radius Location Trim weight positions may be unsuitable in some situations. For example, an obstruction might prevent you from placing a weight on a fan blade near the blade tip. In this case you would need to move the weight closer to the fan hub.

  • Page 243: Review Previous Balancing Jobs

    Section 11 — Balancing Rotors Adjusting weights for a new radius location Review Previous Balancing Jobs You can review previous balancing jobs. To do this: Press Balance on the main menu. Press Select Machine. Use the arrow keys on the left to select a machine — All balancing jobs associated with that machine will display in the Recordings column on the right.

  • Page 244: Section 12 - Balancing Walkthrough

    Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough This walkthrough section guides you through the process of balancing a rotor using single and dual plane balancing. Dual plane balancing requires additional steps. These are indicated with the dual plane symbol.

  • Page 245: Step 1 - Set Up New Balance Job

    Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough — Step 1 Set up New Balance Job To set up a new balance job: Press Balance on the menu > Press New Job to clear any previous settings. Press Setup. Use the options in the Balance Setup menu to choose the required settings for your balancing job.

  • Page 246: Step 2 - Take Initial Reading

    Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough — Step 2 Take Initial Reading To take an initial reading: Stop the machine. Attach the sensor to the bearing housing closest to the rotor. TIP: For best results, attach the sensor in the radial direction in which the machine is most flexible (and vibrates the most).
  • Page 247 Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough Taking an initial reading...

  • Page 248: Step 3 - Take Trial Reading

    Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough — Step 3 Take Trial Reading To take a trial reading: Stop the machine. Establish a reference mark on the balancing plane — This will be used to measure the angular position of the trial weight and the final balance weights.
  • Page 249 Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough 11. Press to specify whether you are adding or removing (drilling out) a weight. 12. Replace the safety covers. 13. Start the machine again. 14. Let the rotor settle to its normal operating speed. 15. Press to take a reading of the imbalance with the trial weight added —...
  • Page 250 Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough 16. Wait for the readings to stabilize > Press NOTE: If the trial weight was NOT of sufficient mass to affect the imbalance, the instrument will display a warning prompt. You can redo the trial reading several times if required, or continue with balancing.

  • Page 251: Step 4 - Balance Rotor

    Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough For dual plane balancing, perform the same procedure for Plane B — Attach a trial weight, enter its position, and specify whether weight is being added or drilled out. If you are removing trial weights, you must remove the Plane A trial weight before you do the Plane B trial reading.

  • Page 252: Step 5 - Perform Trim Balancing

    Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough — Step 5 Perform Trim Balancing To perform trim balancing: Replace safety covers, Start the machine again. Let the rotor settle to its normal operating speed. Press to take a trim reading — After a few seconds, the instrument displays the vibration level with the imbalance corrected.

  • Page 253: Step 6 - View Or Save Balancing Job

    Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough Taking a trim reading — Step 6 View or Save Balancing Job If required you can view and save your balancing job (optional). Press to view the Balancing Report menu — This displays the results of your initial and trial readings, the balance reading, and trim balances.

  • Page 254: Save Balance Job

    Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough Save balance job To save the balance job: Press Save Balance Job from the Balancing Report menu. Select or create a machine to save the balancing job to. Press — The balance job will be saved to the same machine in your Ascent database the next time you transfer the containing folder to your computer.

  • Page 255: Section 13 - General Setup Options

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Section 13 — General Setup Options This section describes how to: Set the date and time on your instrument • Synchronize the date and time on your instrument with Ascent • Set instrument to automatically adjust to Daylight Saving •...

  • Page 256: Adjust Date Or Time Format

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Adjust Date or Time Format To adjust the date and time format: Press Options on the main menu. Press Date/Time. Press repeatedly to cycle between date display formats (e.g. from DD/MM/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY). Press to toggle between 12- and 24-hour time formats.

  • Page 257: Daylight Saving Automatic Adjustment

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Daylight Saving Automatic Adjustment You can set your instrument to automatically adjust to Daylight Saving. This is important for ensuring data is imported correctly when you are working with remote instruments in different time zones. If required, you can also deactivate the automatic adjustment to Daylight Saving.

  • Page 258: Adjust Sound Volume

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Adjust Sound Volume You can adjust the sound volume. To do this: Press Options on the main menu. Press LCD Contrast / Backlight / Sound. Use the arrow keys on the left to adjust the volume up or down Press to save your setting.

  • Page 259: Switch Backlight On/Off

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Switch Backlight On/Off The backlight consumes a relatively high level of power and will automatically switch off after a timeout period. To switch the backlight on or off: Press Options on the main menu. Press LCD Contrast / Backlight / Sound.

  • Page 260: Conserve Battery Power

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Conserve Battery Power The length of time you can operate your instrument for depends on how you use it and the settings you apply. You can adjust the following settings to reduce power consumption and increase your instrument's operating time: Sound volume •...

  • Page 261: Set Sleep Mode Timeout

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Set Sleep Mode Timeout Sleep mode switches your instrument off if no keys are pressed for a set period of time (15 minutes by default). This method of automatically powering off the instrument conserves battery charge. It also enables fast powering up (approximately 3-7 seconds).

  • Page 262: Set Complete Powerdown Timeout

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Set Complete Powerdown Timeout After a set period of time in Sleep Mode (1 hour by default), complete powerdown will switch your instrument off. The change the default time period for the Complete Powerdown Timeout: Press Options on the main menu.

  • Page 263: Check Available Memory

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Check Available Memory The Memory menu displays information about: Your instrument's memory capacity • The amount of memory in use • The number of folders, schedule entries, and recordings stored • in the instrument. To check how much memory is available on your instrument: Press Options on the main menu —...

  • Page 264: 80% Memory Capacity Warning

    Section 13 — General Setup Options 80% Memory Capacity Warning If memory use is allowed to exceed 80% of your instrument's total memory capacity, a flashing warning will display on the main menu. This message will remain until the memory use has been reduced to below 80%.

  • Page 265: 95% Memory Capacity Warning

    Section 13 — General Setup Options High memory use warning Your instrument's memory use is also displayed in the Send and Receive windows in Ascent. A message will display on these panels to warn of excessive memory use once memory consumption exceeds 80% of your instrument's 1 GB memory capacity.

  • Page 266: Free Up Instrument Memory

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Free up Instrument Memory You should remove unnecessary data from your instrument whenever possible. Ideally you should transfer recordings to Ascent, then delete these measurements from your instrument memory. The easiest way to do this is to receive all data from your instrument into Ascent. You can then immediately resend the folder from Ascent to your instrument.

  • Page 267: Reformat Memory Card

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Reformat Memory Card Like conventional hard drives, data stored on flash memory devices can become fragmented over time and gradually slow data to read/write speed. Reformatting this memory will return it to its factory state, and detect and quarantine any bad data sectors that may have developed since the memory device was manufactured.

  • Page 268: Empty Recycle Bin

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Empty Recycle Bin A folder backup is automatically generated every time a folder is deleted and stored in your instrument's recycle bin. To free additional memory capacity on your instrument you can empty the recycle bin, removing these backup files.

  • Page 269: Overwrite Primary Database With Mirror Backup

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Overwrite Primary Database with Mirror Backup Your instrument includes two operational databases: A primary database used to store system information, • measurements, and setup data. A secondary mirror backup database. The mirror database is an •...

  • Page 270: Display System Information

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Display System Information If you encounter a problem with your instrument and require assistance from Customer Support, you may be asked to provide specific information about your instrument system. To access these details: Press Options on the main menu.

  • Page 271: Unlockable Features

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Unlockable Features Some of the features available with the 2013 release are included by default for some models, and available for purchase with other models. When you purchase an additional feature, you will receive a license for it which you can apply to your instrument using Ascent.

  • Page 272: Upgrade Instrument Firmware - Proflash

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Upgrade Instrument Firmware — Proflash We will periodically release new versions of instrument firmware. These upgrades enable you to take advantage of product enhancements and new features that were created after your instrument was purchased. To reprogram an instrument with newer firmware you must PROFLASH the instrument with a new firmware file.

  • Page 273: Proflash Procedure

    Section 13 — General Setup Options Proflash Procedure To upgrade your instrument firmware: Ensure your instrument is already configured in Ascent. MORE: See the Ascent Reference Guide. Connect your instrument to your PC using the supplied USB cable or any Ethernet cable. Transfer any information on your instrument you wish to keep.

  • Page 274: Section 14 - Troubleshooting

    Section 14 — Troubleshooting Section 14 – Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your instrument, you can: Contact Technical Support • Reset your instrument • Change the USB Communications mode • Troubleshoot the network communications • Re-establish an Ethernet connection lost in Windows Vista •...

  • Page 275: Troubleshoot Network Communications

    Section 14 — Troubleshooting Troubleshoot Network Communications Before you change your network configuration, ensure a firewall is NOT responsible for your communication difficulties. Temporarily disable any active firewalls (e.g. Windows Firewall) or check the application masvb32.exe has permission to access your network through your firewall (i.e.

  • Page 276: Set Ethernet Network Address

    Section 14 — Troubleshooting Set Ethernet Network Address To set the Ethernet network address: Press Options on the main menu. Press Comms. Press Ethernet — A message will ask whether you wish to use a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the instrument. Use EITHER of these methods according to your requirements: Press to use DHCP >...

  • Page 277: Ethernet Connection Lost In Windows Vista

    Section 14 — Troubleshooting Ethernet Connection Lost in Windows Vista If you are using Windows Vista, you may lose an Ethernet communication with your instrument after communicating via USB. This is the result of network protocol incompatibility. To resolve this problem, disable support for the IPv6 network protocol in Vista: Select Start >...

  • Page 278: Index

    vbSeries Instrument Reference Guide Index 6Pack ............................55 Accelerometer drive current ........................ 4, 214 setting up ..........................36 specifying settings ......................214 adB ............................. 150 scaling ........................148, 150 units ..........................113, 150 Amplitude scale ............................. 148 units ..........................113, 150 Amplitude and phase ......................71 AR (against rotation) ......................
  • Page 279 vbSeries Instrument Reference Guide walkthrough ........................245 WR (with rotation) ......................237 Baseline recordings ......................134 Battery conserving power ......................262 features..........................15 recharging ..........................14 removing ..........................16 Channels ..........................146 assigning sensors to ..................110, 118 multi-channel measuring ............108, 110, 111, 183 Charts ............................
  • Page 280 vbSeries Instrument Reference Guide Exponential averaging ..................... 122 Fixed positions........................229 Fmax ..........................120, 121 equivalent Fmax ......................125 Fmin ............................121 Folders, defining, working with ................202, 204 transferring to the software ..................159 Harmonic cursors ....................... 142 Hazardous locations .......................6 Incompatible sensor ......................
  • Page 281 vbSeries Instrument Reference Guide freeing up........................... 268 reformatting ........................269 use of..........................121, 125 Notes ............................218 Off-route recordings ......................199 Order Tracking......................103, 104 Orders ............................154 Overall (power level) ....................113, 134 Overlap percentage......................122 Parameter sets, defining, working with ............115, 117 Peak hold averaging ......................
  • Page 282 vbSeries Instrument Reference Guide bias voltage ........................216 connecting ........................... 35 mounting........................35, 36 Set up wireless network ....................170 Settling time ........................... 214 Specify preferred wireless connection ..............173 Spectral lines ......................... 121 Strobe, using........................45, 48 System information ......................272 Tachometer........................

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