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Contents
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Glossary
Index
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Chapter 1
Special Text
The following conventions are used throughout this manual to call special
attention to the associated text:
Note
The Note paragraph indicates special comments or instruc-
tions.
Caution!
The Caution paragraph
paragraph alerts you to actions that could have an effect
on the equipment or the collected data.
1-1
RBMware/MasterTrend
RBMware/MasterTrend Software and Prerequisites
In order to use the Model 2120A with RBMware/MasterTrend software,
the software must be compatible as shown in the following table:
Precautions
Please follow these precautions carefully
ca refully.. Any product damage due to these
conditions may void the warran
warrantyty..
• Do nnot
ot chang
changee the bat
battery
tery ppac
ackk with the
the battery
battery charg
chargerer connect
connecteded
as damage may occur to the an analyzer
alyzer..
• Use onl
onlyy CSI-su
CSI-suppli
pplied
ed battery
battery charg
chargers
ers that
that have
have been appro
approved
ved fo
forr
use with the Model 2120A
2120A Machinery Analyzer
An alyzer.. The use of any other
charger will most likely damage the analyzer.
• Do not u use
se CSI bat
battery
tery ccharg
hargers
ers with
with ananythi
ything
ng other
other th
than
an their
their cor-
cor-
responding CSI product.
• Do no
nott use the M
Model
odel 93
931140 Batte
Battery
ry Charger
Charger P Powe
owerr Supp
Supplyly with
older CSI Model 2100-series analyzers.
• Do nnot
ot connec
connectt a signa
signall larg
larger
er tha
thann ± 2121 volts
volts into tthe
he input
input of the
analyzer.
Caution!
CS I does not warrant compatibility or fitness for application of this
CSI
product with any device not specifically
specifically recommended in CSI litera-
ture. In some applications, special adapters may be required for inter-
connectivity with other products. This includes the unbuffered
unbuffered outputs
of some older on-line monitoring systems, particularly if configured
configured
with shutdown protection. If connected improperly
improperly to CS
CSII equipment,
systems can experience transient voltage conditions resulting in false
vibration readings or system shutdown.
Precautions 1-3
Note
If the analyzer should display the low battery warning screen
and turn itself off, the analyzer’s memory will remain intact
intac t for
approximately two weeks. Therefore, the collected data is
retained in memory and can be accessed after the analyzer’s
battery has been recharged.
2·····Plug the Model 93140 power supply’s AC power cord into a standard
AC outlet.
to AC
wall outlet
power
supply
3·····Insert the power supply’s output plug into the battery charger jack
located on the top panel of the analyzer.
Caution!
Do not use the Model 931
93140 Battery
Batt ery Charger Power Supply with
wit h older
CSI Model 2115 analyzers.
The Model 2120A, with a fully charged battery, will operate continuously
for approximately 12 to 14 hours, depending on the use of screen/keypad
backlighting. Operational time can be increased by turning the analyzer off
when not in use, and limiting the use of backlighting.
Note
The original Model 2120
2120 will operate
opera te continuously for approx-
imately eight to 10 hours.
Note
To prevent loss of memory, install a charged battery within
four hours after removing a discharged battery.
Note
The
outletModel 93140
ranging frompower
100 Vsupply
VAC can
AC to 2250 operate
AC, 50from
50 VAC,
V to 60any
Hz.AC
Note
It is normal for the bottom of the analyzer’s case to become
warm to the touch towards the end of the charging cycle.
2·····On theasbottom
panel shown of the analyzer,
below. remove
Then remove thethe two screws on the bottom
panel.
3·····Using
batterythe tabsfrom
pack on the
thesides of the
battery battery pack, carefully remove the
compartment.
4·····Insert the new battery pack into the analyzer case, ensuring that the
strip contacts on the battery pack line up with the connection pins
inside the battery compartment.
battery pins
strip contacts
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5 ···· Tuck the battery pack tabs into the case on the sides of the battery pack.
Make sure that the tabs do not interfere with the installation of the
bottom panel.
6 ···· Repl
Replace
ace the bottom
bottom pa
panel
nel and screws.
screws.
Note
The battery packs from the Model 2120A and the original
Model 2120
2120 are not interchangeable.
Battery Maintenance
The Model 2120A
2120A analyzer includes a function that allows you to automat-
ically discharge the battery pack and then fully charge it. Although not
absolutely necessary, this discharge/charge cycle helps the battery pack
maintain a strong charge and should be performed after every 25 to 35
charge cycles (or about once every six weeks).
If the battery pack is at or near a fully charged state, this function may take
up to 10 hours to completely discharge the battery and an additional three
hours to return the battery
b attery to a full charge. At some point in the
th e discharge/
charge cycle, the battery pack will be totally discharged and incapable of
powering the analyzer should the need arise where the analyzer must be
used. To
To prevent such a situation, either:
• make ssure
ure th
that
at you h
have
ave at lleast
east 1133 hour
hourss before
before the an
analyz
alyzer
er mu
must
st
be used, or
• nearly
begi
begin
n the di
disc
fully scharg
harge/c
e/charg
harge
discharged; e cycle
thatcycl e when
whe
is, after n the
the an
analyz
alyzer’s
analyzer er’sbeen
has b
batte
attery
ry is for
used
11 to 14
14 hours (this can reduce ththee cycle time to four or five hours).
Discharging the Battery Pack
To initiate the
th e discharge/charge cycle for the analyzer’s
anal yzer’s battery pack, first
connect the Model 93140 power supply as described in “Recharging the
Battery Pack” on page 1-6.
1-6. Press the analyzer’s Utility key, select Special
Functions, and then select Discharge Batt from the Special Functions menu.
A verification screen will then be displayed to make sure that you wish to
continue,
press togglekey.
the Enter any The
numerical keywill
analyzer to change the answer
anaswer
then display to “Y
screen “Yes,”
es,” and then
informing you
that the process has begun and then automatically turn itself off.
Note
The Model 93140
93140 power supply must be connected to the
th e ana-
lyzer throughout the discharge/charge cycle.
Chapter 2
Analyzer Overview
When the analyzer is turned on, the “Power Up” screen will display first.
This screen temporarily displays the current date and time, the presently
installed firmware version, and the version number of the installed
EPROM.
If no routes have previously been loaded onto the selected memory card,
the “No Routes Active” screen will display next as shown below
be low.. However,
if route or off-route information has been entered, the analyzer
analy zer will display
the measurement point screen that was displayed before the analyzer was
turned off.
2-1
Top Panel
Charger
Input
Tachometer Input
Connection for once-per-revolution pulse signals (greater than one volt),
such as a tachometer, to measure RPM.
Auxiliary Connector
• Pro
Provide
videss for cconne
onnectio
ction
n of the
the Model
Model 346 bar code
code scanner
scanner tto
o the
analyzer.
• Pro
Provide
videss for cconne
onnectio
ction
n of the
the Model
Model 430 Speed
Speed Se
Senso
nsorr.
Caution!
Do not connect
connect non-CSI supplied cables to the analyzer’s Multifunc-
tion Input Connector. To
To do so seriously risks damaging the analyzer,
as this connector contains many other signals and voltages in addition
to what is normally found on RS232 connectors.
Front Panel
The following are brief descriptions of the functions located on the front
panel of the Model 2120A. These functions are discussed in greater detail
in later sections of this manual.
On/Off
key
Function
keys
Control
keys
Keypad
On
On/Off
Off Press the On/Off key once to turn on the analyzer (key must be pressed and
held for a minimum of one-half second); press it again to turn it off.
LED
The front panel LED flashes to provide visual confirmation of keyboard
entries.
Command Keys
Utility
Utility The Utility key accesses
access es the Utility Functions menu which is used to select
from six functions that define and control the operation of the analyzer.
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Note
When using a special function program, the normal route
mode is disabled—pressing the Reset key returns the analyzer
to the special function program’s main men
menu.
u. U
Use
se the Program
Select key to select the data collector program and return to
normal
tion route mode operation, or to select
program. se lect another special func-
Help
Help The Help key displays on-line help messages pertaining to the currently
highlighted screen item. Some help messages contain more than one page
of text. For these messages, you can use the Page Down key to display the
next page of text, and the
th e Page Up key to display the previous page
pa ge of text.
Pressing the Help key again (or the Enter key) returns
re turns to the previously dis-
played screen.
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Analysis/Expert
Analysis
Expert This key is used to access the automated Expert analysis menus, as well as
the user-defined real-time analysis and diagnostic functions of the Model
2120A. The Analyze mode is described in detail in Chapter 6.
Notes
Notes The Notes key is used to access the notepad
n otepad screen which provides a list of
preprogrammed or user-defined observations concerning the status of
monitored equipment. See “Notes” on page 3-4
3 -411 for more information.
Function Keys
Various functions of the analy
analyzer
zer are controlled by or accessed with the F1
through F6 function keys. The actual functions of these keys vary
depending on the menu or screen currently being displayed. A key’s cur-
rent function is indicated with an associated ID label displayed at the
bottom of the LCD screen.
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
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Control Keys
Enter
Enter • Acc
ccep
epts
ts me
menu
nu sele
select
ctio
ions
ns..
• Init
Initiate
iatess data ccoll
ollecti
ection
on fo
forr the m
measu
easureme
rement
nt po
point
int during
during data
data
acquisition.
Reset
Reset • Re
Retur
turns
ns to the
the route
route ccoll
ollecti
ection
on mo
mode
de fro
from
m any o
other
ther mode
mode..
• Ab
Abor
orts
ts an
anyy ana
analyz
lyzer
er fu
funct
nctio
ion
n in p
pro
rogre
gress.
ss.
Up/Down Arrows
• Mo
Moves
ves tthe
he hi
highli
ghlighti
ghting
ng cu
curso
rsorr thr
throug
ough
h men
menu
u selecti
selections.
ons.
• Mo
Moves
ves thro
through
ugh meas
measurem
urementent p
point
oint screens
screens of a route.
route.
• Exp
Expands
ands aand
nd contra
contracts
cts th
thee vertical
vertical sscale
cale of
of a spectral
spectral plot
plot or
or wave-
wave-
form display by a factor of two with each press.
• Sc
Scrol
rolls
ls the ttext
ext sscree
creen
n up or dow
down n whe
when n more
more selecti
selections
ons are
are avail-
avail-
able than will fit on the screen.
Note
To rapidly move through measurement p point
oint screens, press
and hold the appropriate arrow key. The analyzer will then
step through the screens at an increased rate.
Keypad
Left/Right Arrows
• Whi
While
le in ro
route
ute mo
mode,
de, ju
jumps
mps fr
from
om the
the currentl
currentlyy displaye
displayed
d machine
machine to
to
the first measurement point of the previous/next machine on the
route.
• Sc
Scrol
rolls
ls tex
textt scre
screen
en lef
leftt and ri
right
ght wh
when
en lines
lines of text
text are
are wider
wider than th
thee
screen.
• Mo
Moves
ves th
thee cursor
cursor left
left anand
d right
right across
across a sp
spectr
ectral
al pl
plot
ot or wave
waveform
form
display.
• Mo
Moves
ves th
thee cursor
cursor left
left anand
d right
right across
across R
Rout
outee Sum
Summary
mary mmenus
enus..
• Scro
Scrolls
lls through
through tthe
he offs
offsetet in h
hours
ours of
of Loca
Locall Time Zone when
when 21
2120A
is in RBMware mode.
Home
Home • The HHome
ome kkey
ey mo
moves
ves to the fi
first
rst page
page on menus
menus and lists
lists that
that co
con-
n-
tain more than one page.
• On sp
spectr
ectral
al and w
wavef
aveform
orm plot
plots,
s, this
this key will
will m
move
ove the
the cu
curso
rsorr to tthe
he
first point on the plot.
• Toggles
oggles tthe
he kkeypa
eypad
d ba
back
ckligh
lightt on and off.
off.
End
End • The E
End
nd key mov
moves
es to the llast
ast page
page on
on men
menus
us and
and lists
lists that
that contai
contain
n
more than one page.
• On
last sp
spectr
ectral
point al and
on the w
wavef
aveform
plot. orm plot
plots,
s, this
this key will
will m
move
ove the
the cu
curso
rsorr to tthe
he
Print
Print • Pro
Provide
videss a har
hardcop
dcopyy of text
text o
orr graphic
graphic displ
displays
ays on
on an ex
extern
ternal
al do
dott
matrix printer (via the Model 720A
720A Printer Adapter) or sends data
dat a to
the Virtual Printer program.
Exp
,;\%
Exp • Exp
Expands
ands the hori
horizont
zontal
al sc
scale
ale o
off a sp
spectr
ectral
al or wavefor
waveform
m plot.
plot.
• The E
Exp
xp ke
keyy is us
used
ed fo
forr exp
expone
onentia
ntiall entry
entry of nume
numerica
ricall valu
values.
es.
Dec
*#&@
Dec • De
Decrea
creases
ses the
the hor
horizo
izontal
ntal sscale
cale of
of a spe
spectra
ctrall or w
wavef
aveform
orm plot.
plot.
Insert
Insert • Allo
Allows
ws you tto
o inse
insert
rt alph
alphanum
anumeric
eric cchara
haracter
cterss into a res
respon
ponse
se field
field at
the cursor location.
Delete
Delete • Allo
Allows
ws yo
you
u to de
delete
lete chara
character
cterss fro
from
m an al
alphan
phanume
umeric
ric fi
field.
eld.
Page Up
Page
Up • Re
Retur
turns
ns to the
the previou
previouss page oon
n menu
menuss and lists
lists that
that co
contai
ntainn more
more
than one page.
• Disp
Displays
lays a li
list
st of st
store
ored
d trend d
data
ata wh
when
en usi
using
ng the analyz
analyzer’s
er’s M
Moni
onitor
tor
function (the Page Down key also performs this function).
Page Down
Page
Down • Advan
dvances
ces to
to the n
next
ext p
page
age o
on
n men
menus
us an
and
d list
listss that cont
contain
ain more
more than
than
one page.
Mark
Mark • Pro
Provide
videss a more aaccur
ccurate
ate re
reado
adout
ut of tthe
he freque
frequency
ncy an
and d amplitu
amplitudede at
the current cursor position on a spectral plot.
• Pre
Pressin
ssingg this ke
keyy twic
twicee mark
markss the cu
curso
rsorr posi
positio
tionn as the fundam
fundamenta
entall
frequency and activates the harmonic markers.
• Pre
Pressin
ssingg this key th
three
ree ttimes
imes enabl
enables
es the
the harmoni
harmonicc cursor
cursorss to mo
move
ve
using the left/right arrow keys.
• Pre
Pressin
ssingg this key fo
four
ur ti
times
mes en
enable
abless the sideb
sideband
and curso
cursorr mod
mode.e.
• Fro
Fromm the m measu
easurem
rement
ent popoint
int di
displa
splayy screen,
screen, insert
insertss a not
notee to mark
mark
the point for special analysis attention.
Clear
Clear • Clea
Clears
rs alp
alphanu
hanumeri
mericc entr
entries
ies fr
from
om m
menu
enu fifields
elds and
and the note
notepad.
pad.
• Re
Remov
moveses the curs
cursor
or an
and/or
d/or harm
harmoni
onicc markers
markers from
from a sp
spectr
ectral
al or
waveform plot.
• Cle
Clears
ars th
thee mos
mostt rece
recent
nt mea
measur
suremen
ementt data from
from the
the curren
currently
tly select
selected
ed
point—returning the measurement point to the “Not Measured”
status.
• Cle
Clears
ars the pre
previo
vious
us averaged
averaged dat
dataa when using
using the Avera
Averager
ger fun
functi
ction
on
in the Monitor Peak/Phase mode.
Space Space
0 • Ins
Insert
ertss a sp
space
ace into
into aalph
lphanu
anumer
meric
ic ttex
ext.
t.
Plus/Minus
+- • Ch
Chang
anges
es the
the si
sign
gn ((+
+ -) o
off a nu
numer
merica
icall value
value..
• Whi
While
le in th
thee anal
analyzer
yzer’s
’s ro
route
ute m
mode
ode,, decr
decrease
easess the contras
contrastt of the
the
LCD screen.
Decimal Point
• • Inse
Inserts
rts a decim
decimalal po
point
int ((.)
.) in a nume
numerica
ricall fi
field
eld or
or a period
period in
in a text
text
field.
• Whi
Whilele in th
thee anal
analyzer
yzer’s
’s ro
route
ute m
mode
ode,, incr
increase
easess the contras
contrastt of th
thee
LCD screen.
User Interface
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The second method allows you to quickly select a menu item by pressing
the numerical key corresponding
corre sponding to the menu item number
number.. The menu item
will be automatically selected and the analyzer will then advance to the
next screen.
Response Fields
Many of the functions of the Model 2120A require data entry by the oper-
ator which is accomplished with response fields.
Some response fields provide a predefined set of selections. Pressing any
key on example.
lowing the keypad will step through these selections as shown in the fol-
115.2K
57.6K
38.4K
19.2K
9600
4800
2400
1200
600
300
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Note
On some of these types of fields, the left arrow key will step
down the list and the other keys will step up the list.
Other response fields offer only two selections, for example “One” or
“Two”
“T wo” in the following illustration. Pressing any key
k ey on the keypad will
alternate between these two selections.
ONE
TWO
15
Alphanumeric Keys
The alphanumeric keys are used to enter alphanumeric characters into
response fields that do not have predefined selections. Each key is assigned
up to four characters, and is designed to allow single-finger keyboard
entries.
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Note
The Delete key will delete an individual character as well as the
space it occupies. The Clear key will clear the entire field.
Numerical Values
For fields that require numerical entry only, the alphabetic characters of the
keys are disabled. Only one key press is required to enter a number. The
“+-” key can be used to toggle between a positive and negative number and
the “.” (decimal point) key can be used to enter decimal fractions.
Numbers can be entered in exponential or scientific
scien tific notation using the Exp
key. For
For example the -3
t he number 1.56 x 10 would be entered by pressing:
STU MNO PQR ,:\% YZ
• +-
1 5 6 Exp 3
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Memory Card
The Model 2120A
2120A analyzer includes an internal 383844 KB memory card that
can be used to store routes, collected data, and special-purpose programs.
The analyzer’s storage capacity can be expanded using plug-in SRAM
(PCMCIA) memory cards,
ment and additional cards.
ca A various
rds, in memorymemory
card is configurations
included as standard equip-
from 0.5 MB
to 8 MB, may be purchased as required.
19
Note
Before a new memory card can b bee used in the Model 2120A,
2120A, it
must first be initialized. See “Initialize Memory Card” on page
4-49..
4-49
Note
On additional cards (purchased separately from the analyzer),
the memory card battery may have a tape disc to preserve the
battery until the card is placed into service. Before using, take
the battery out of the card (see “Memory Card Battery” on
page 2-22),
2-22), remove the tape disc, an
andd then reinsert the battery
b attery..
Installing a Card
To place a memory card into the analyzer, slid
slidee the latch cover on the
bottom of the analyzer case all the way to the right, as shown below, to
expose the memory card slot.
20
With the front panel of the analyzer facing you, the memory card face up,
and the arrow on the card pointing toward the analyzer, slide
sl ide the card into
the slot as far as possible by hand.
21
Caution!
The analyzer should be turned off when inserting or removing a
memory card.
Then, place the tip of the supplied memory card tool into the slot on the
left side of the card, and push the tool toward the analyzer (using the tool
as a lever) to firmly seat the card
car d into the connector
connector.. Finally, slide th
thee latch
cover back to the left-hand side, covering the card slot opening.
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Removing a Card
To remove a card from the analyzer, slide the lat
latcch cover all the way to the
right, and press the eject button with the memory card tool. Then holding
the tool at an angle, pry the card from the compartment until it is exposed
enough for you to grasp it with your fingers. Remove the card and slide the
latch cover back to the left-hand side.
23
Note
Memory card command functions are explained in the section
of this manual entitled “Memory Card” on page 4-48
4-48..
Note
The memory card tool is stored in the compartment located on
the bottom flap of the carrying case.
24
Write Protect
Tab
Tab
25
26
Battery Release Battery Tray
If the memory card exhibits erratic operation after having been removed
from the analyzer, or if the battery test function reports a bad battery (see
“Check Card Battery” on page 4-52),
4-52), then the battery needs to be replaced.
To remove the old battery, use a small, pointed object to slide the battery
release tab while at the same time using your fingernail to slide the battery
tray out of the card.
Remove the old battery from the tray and replace with a new battery—
making sure that the positive (+) side of the battery faces up as shown
below—then push the tray back into the card.
+ Side Up
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Note
The new memory cards available from CSI have a non-remov-
able battery. When the memory card is installed in the 2120,
the battery is being charged.
Chapter 3
HJP #4635891
COM 1 or COM 2
Model 639
communications cable
28
HJP #4635891
COM 1 or COM 2
9–25 Pin
Adapter
Model 639
communications
communications cable
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3-1
Note
The normal RBMware/MasterT
RBMwar e/MasterTrend
rend setup requires the use of
COM1 using the IRQ4 interrupt line.
Note
If you are switching from MasterTrend to RBMware or if you
are using RBMware for the first time, the analyzer will need to
be set to the correct software compatibility mode. See “Soft-
ware Type” on page 4-47.)
4-47.)
Communications Setup
The Baud Rate and Stop Bit selection
selection settings
settin gs on the Model 21
2120A
20A must
match those on the host computer (as specified in RBMware/Master-
Trend). If these
thes e settings do not match, the analyzer will display a communi-
c ommuni-
cations error message when attempting to t o load or dump a route. To check
or modify the analyzer’s port configuration:
1 ···Press the UUtility
tility key
key,,
2···highlight Communications, press the Enter key.
3···Highlight Configure Port and press the Enter key.
For more information concerning the communications port, see “Commu-
nications” on page 4-2. 4-2.
3-3
Accessing RBMware/MasterTrend
RBMware/MasterTrend
To establish communications betwee
between n the Model 2120A
2120A aand
nd the computer,
access the CSICOM program on the computer. If the control parameters
need to be modified, select Setup Communications from the main menu.
Refer to the RBMware/MasterTrend User’s manual for more information
on editing these parameters.
After setting up the parameters, click on the OK button to return to the
main menu. Click the Initiate button to initiate contact with the analyzer.
At this point, no further operations are required at the computer.
computer. All further
control functions will be performed with the analyzer.
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31
Loading a Route
Press the Utility key on the Model 2120A,
2120A, select
selec t Communications, and then
select Load Route. The analyzer will then display the Load Route screen
that contains the option Delete All Routes.
Answering “Yes”
“Yes” to Delete All Routes will clear
c lear all da
data
ta and routes present
in the selected memory card before the new route is loaded. Press any
alphanumeric key to toggle bebetween
tween Y
Yes
es and No.
No. If you answer “Y “Yes,”
es,” the
analyzer will prompt you for verification before proceeding.
Note
Answering “Yes”
“Yes” to Delete All Routes does not affect any
an y spe-
cial function programs that are stored on the selected
se lected memory
card.
Select Database
If you are using more than
tha n one database with RB
RBMware/Maste
Mware/MasterT rTrend,
rend, the
analyzer will then display the Select Database screen where you select the
database containing the desired route. Select the database name or select
“D-Base Setup Now
Now In MT” to select the database
data base that is currently
currentl y selected
in RBMware/MasterTrend. Press the analyzer’s Enter key to continue.
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Note
If you are using network RBMware, you may have to select a
server before you can select the desired database.
Note
The Database Name Support function needs to be enabled to
use the Select
on page 4-35).Database function (see “DBase Name Support”
4-35).
Note
Databases listed in RBMware/MasterTrend but not found on
the computer’s storage media are marked with an asterisk (*)
on the Select Database menu.
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Select Area/Station
If the database contains more than one area (station in MasterTrend), the
Select Area screen will be displayed next allowing you to choose an area.
Press the Enter key after making the selection.
Note
If only one station is defined in the database, the analyzer will
skip the Select Station screen.
Select Route
Select a route from the Select Route For Load screen (only one route may
After you have pressed the Enter key for the Select Route screen, the ana-
lyzer will then download the route onto the selected memory card, dis-
playing the points as they load. When the route has been loaded, the
analyzer will display: “Rou
“Route
te Load Complete, Press Enter To
To Continue.”
Press the Enter Key to return to the Communications menu. Another route
may then be loaded onto a memory card by following the same procedure.
After all of the desired routes have been loaded, press the Reset key. The
analyzer will then reset to the first point of the last route loaded. Another
route may be selected
sele cted by using Select Route on the Utility Functions menu.
See “Select Route” on page 4-7 4-7 for
for more details.
Note
The Model 2120A
2120A can ac
accommodate
commodate up to 65 separ
separate
ate routes
on any one memory card. However, depending on the number
of machines and measurement points in the individual routes,
and the actual amount of spectral and waveform data collected,
there may not be this
to accommodate enough room on the selected memory card
maximum.
If the selected memory card should run out of memory while
collecting data, you can load the remaining route information
onto the other memory card using the Copy Route File func-
tion (see -52
-52)) and continue collecting data.
Communications Error
If an interruption should occur during the route load process, the analyzer
will attempt to reestablish communications with the computer for a prede-
termined length of time. This time allotment, designated
de signated “Timeout,” can be
specified in the Communications SetupSetup menu accessed with Configure P Port
ort
(see page -3).
-3). After timeout, the analyzer will display a Communications
Error screen.procedure.
Load Route Press the Reset key, check the following items, and repeat the
Basic Operation
Connecting Sensors
34
The Modelanalyzer,
machinery D24042 coiled
is usedcable, included
to connect the with the Modelto2120A
accelerometer the analyzer.
Plug the 2-pin end of the cable into the accelerometer, making sure that the
cable and accelerometer are lined up, and then twist the connector’s outer
ring clockwise. Plug the 25-pin end into the multifunction input connector
on the top panel of the Model 22120.
120.
To disconnect the cable from the aaccelerometer,
ccelerometer, twist the connector’s outer
ring counter-clockwise before removing. Similarly, to remove the con-
nector from the analyzer, push the tab in toward the connector before
removing.
Dual-Channel Sensors
Model 628 Adapters
When using the Model 2120A-2
2120A-2 in the dual-channel
dual- channel mode, the Model 628
(or Model 628V for volts input) Dual Channel adapter
ada pter must be used to con-
Note
For the older Model
Model 628, Channel
Chann el B is software controlled and
is not affected by the switch. Channel B data acquisition is lim-
ited to dynamic (AC) signals only, such as those from acceler-
ometers, velometers, and displacement probes only.
Model 624A
Model 624V
Buffered Adapters
Model 623BF
When using the Model 2120A with a system that has shutdown protection
on the probe signal, the Model 623BF
623B F should be used to connect the sensor
to the machinery
tronics analyzer.
on the “Volts” inputThe
thatModel
reduce623BF containsofbuffering
the likelihood transientelec-
voltage
conditions that can occur when connecting equipment to unbuffered
voltage output sensors.
Note
The “Accel”
“Accel” input should be use
usedd to connect to devices that
th at
require power from the Model 2120A (i.e. accelerometers). It
must not be used to connect to unbuffered shutdown systems.
Model 628BV
When using the Model 2120A-2
2120A-2 for dual channel voltage
voltag e acquisitions with
unbuffered voltage type sensors, the Model 628BV should be used. A typ-
ical application for the Model 628BV would be measuring orbits using
proximity probes on a system that has shutdown protection on the probe
signal. The Model 628BV contains buffering electronics on both inputs,
which reduce the likelihood of transient voltage conditions that can occur
when connecting equipment to unbuffered voltage output sensors.
Note
The Model
with sensors628BV is a voltage
that require poweronly
fromadapter
adapter.
. It may
the Model not be used
2120A.
The Measurement
the displayed Point display
Point
measurement provides
point you with
as described information
in the followingconcerning
concern ing
text. The
display also contains function key designations that are described in “Mea-
surement Point Display Function Keys” on page 3-193-19..
1 2 3
4
5
6 7
8
9
10
11
12 13
Measurement Point display.
1 ···· Measu
Measurement
rement point numb
number er (relative to the fir
first
st point in the route). Use
Use
the up/down arrows to scroll to the next/previous point.
2 ···· The 110-cha
0-character
racter mmachin
achinee ID code.
3 ···· Three-c
Three-character
haracter measurement
measurement point ID co code.
de.
4 ···· The machi
machine
ne description.
description.
5 ···· The mmeasurem
easurement
ent poi
point
nt desc
description.
ription.
6 ···· This line display
displayss the reading for this measur
measurement
ement point (overall
(overall
vibration level). If no data have been collected for this point, this line
will be blank.
14
15
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14···This line displays the group number and the channel number of the
current measurement point as defined in the RBMware/MasterTrend
database.
15 ···When
··· When displaying a point that has been set up as dual-c
dual-channel,
hannel, this line
displays the status message of the other channel.
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Press the F2 key to access the Machine List menu that allows you to select
MACH
LIST other measurement points (see “Selecting Measurement Points” on page
3-22).
3-22 ).
Press the F3 key to access the Vibration Parameters screen that shows the
VIBR
PARMS measurement description,
descript ion, measured values, units ty
type,
pe, alarm status of each
individual analysis parameter, and the overall level (see “Displaying Data”
on page 3-25).
3-25).
PLOT Press
DATA ment the F4(see
point Plot“Spectral
Data keyPlots”
to display the 3-26).
on page spectrum
3-26 ). of the current measure-
Press the F5 Clear Data key to clear the route and analyze-mode data for
CLEAR
DATA the current measurement point. The analyzer will require verification
before the data are actually deleted.
The F6 New RPM key allows you to change machine speed and/or load
NEW
RPM values for a specific machine during route collection. Pressing the new
RPM
RP M key will cause the analyzer to ask for the RPM of the machine regard-
less of whether the motor is variable speed or constant speed. Also, pressing
this key will take the user to the next screen, the speed detection screen, as
if the Enter key had been pressed.
Collecting Data
The following paragraphs describe a typical collection procedure after a
route has been loaded onto a memory card and then selected.
1·····Press the Reset key to access the normal route mode, then use the up/
down arrows
correct or the F2point.
measurement Machine
(See List key to Measurement
“Selecting select and display the on
Points”
page 3-22.)
3-22.)
2·····Place the sensor at the measurement point on the machine, making
sure that the sensor is in the correct plane. If you are using a hand-held
hand-h eld
sensor, hold it steady on the point.
3·····Press the Enter key (or sensor button) to begin the measurement.
4·····The display will indicate that the analyzer is “autoranging” and that
initial data are being acquired. The number of averages
averag es remaining will
display on the screen until the measurement process is finished. Then
the
showdisplay will indicate
the status message.the overall value of the measurement and
5·····Press the up arrow key to advance to the next measurement point and
follow steps 2 through 4 above to continue data collection.
6·····After a route has been completed, another route may be selected and
the above procedure repeated. After a collection session, establish
communications with the host computer and dump the collected data
into the RBMware/MasterTrend database.
Note
Note
To abort a measurement
mea surement in progr
progress,
ess, press the
t he Reset key and
then repeat the measurement.
Note
If data have been collected on the wrong measurement point,
the Clear Data key can be used to clear the most recent mea-
surement data from the currently selected point. This proce-
dure returns the measurement point to the “Not Measured”
status.
Bad Sensor Warni
Warning
ng
When data collection begins
begin s on any point where the sensor power is turned
on, the input signal is tested to verify proper sensor bias voltage. If the
sensor or cable is not connected, or is electrically open or shorted, the fol-
lowing screen will be displayed.
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Note
A non-standard sensor or a measurement with extremely large
vibration amplitudes may also trigger an erroneous warning.
The F2 Machine List function key (on the measurement point display
MACH
LIST screen) can be used to individually select a machine and associated mea-
surement point. After the F2 key has
ha s been pressed, the Machine List screen
displays all of the machines within the current route and the measurement
or worst-case alarm status of each
e ach mac
machine.
hine. Use the up/down and left/right
arrow keys to highlight the desired machine, and press the Enter key.
38
Note
An asterisk (*) appearing
appeari ng before a machine name on the RRoute
oute
List screen indicates that data have not been collected on one
or more measurement points of that machine.
39
Note
While displaying the Measurement Points screen, the F5 func-
tion key may be used to return to the Machine List screen.
Note
The F6 key may be used on either the Machine List or Mea-
surements Points screen to return to the measurement point
display screen.
Storing Data
During route data collection, the analyzer will store data according to the
instructions loaded with the route from the RBMware/MasterTrend data-
base. For example, the analyzer may be instructed to store spectral and/or
waveform data only on high alarm.
However, you may manually instruct the analyzer to store additional data
regardless of the database instructions. This is accomplished by first dis-
playing the data plot, key. Select Store
p lot, then pressing the Save Data function key.
Spectra, Store Waveform, or Store Both, and then press the Enter key.
(See “Store Data” on page 7-21
7-21 for
for more information.)
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Displaying Data
Immediately following a measurement (before moving on to the next
point), the spectral and waveform data temporarily remain in memory
regardless of the database storage instructions. These data, in addition to
the analysis
lyzer’s parameter
functions keys. values, may be observed at this time using the ana-
Pressing the F3 Vibration Parameters (on the measurement point display
VIBR
PARMS screen) key will display the Vibration Parameters screen that shows the
measurement description, measured values, units type, and alarm status of
each individual analysis parameter as well as the overall level.
41
The Page Up or Page Down key can be pressed to advance to the spectral
plot display (if spectral data are available) or the Enter key can be pressed
to return to the measurement point display.
Note
If more than six analysis parameters have been defined by
RBMware/MasterTrend for the current measurement point,
pressing a Page key while the Vibration Parameters screen is
being displayed will show the extended parameters on a
second page of Vibration Parameters. Pressing a Page key once
again will display the spectral plot (if available).
Spectral Plots
Pressing the F4 Plot Data key transfers to the spectral display. Additional
PLOT control and function keys allow you to modify display parameters, display
DATA
the time waveform, and other options.
If the cursor is located within the approximate shaded area shown in the
following illustration, the cursor location will become the center of an
expanded or compressed plot.
42
43
Clear Key
Clear The Clear key is used to remove the cursor, cursor indications, and har-
monic cursors from the screen during display of a spectral or waveform
plot.
Amplitude Scale
The up/down arrow keys can be used to expand or contract the amplitude
axis of the spectral/waveform plot by a factor of two.
Peak Mark
Mark For spectral plots only, the Mark key is used to provide a more accurate
indication of the cursor location. This may be used, for example, to deter-
mine the exact frequency and amplitude of a peak. Place
Pla ce the cursor on top
of the desired peak, press the Mark key and the display will update the
cursor values, giving the exact frequency and amplitude of the peak.
Harmonic Markers
By pressing the Mark key twice, the selected peak will be referenced as the
fundamental frequency and its harmonics indicated
ind icated with harmonic cursors/
markers as shown below.
44
45
This marker displays Delta-F and Delta-A values between a reference and
an active cursor.
cursor.
Note
Because of the number of times required to hit the Mark key,
a message was added to indicate the current cursor type when
the key is pressed.
46
SPLIT The Split Screen function key (displayed on the waveform plot in single-
SCREN channel mode) can be used to display both the
th e waveform and the spectrum
in a dual-plot format. The Page keys are used to select the active plot (as
indicated by the highlighted plot name) that can be controlled with the
cursor functions and control keys.
47
AVERG The Averaged Spectrum key (displayed on split plots and time waveform
SPCRM dual-channel plots) can be used to return to the spectral display.
SHOW The Show Orbit key (displayed
(displaye d on time waveform dual-channel plots) can
ORBIT be used to display an orbit plot of both channels. See page -61
-61 for
for informa-
tion of “filtered” orbit plots.
48
Note
Spectral data, waveforms, and analysis parameter values may
be observed on any point that contains previously measured
and stored data using the above methods. Since analysis
parameter values are always stored, they may be viewed at any
time.
SHOW The Show A Channel key
k ey (displayed in the Model 22120A-2’s
120A-2’s dual-channel
A CHN mode) displays channel A in a single-plot format.
SHOW The Show B Channel key k ey (displayed in the Model 22120A-2’s
120A-2’s dual-channel
B CHN mode after the Show A Channel key k ey has been pressed)
pres sed) displays channel B
in a single-plot format.
SHOW The Show 2 Channels key (displayed in the Model 22120A-2’s
120A-2’s dual-channel
2 CHN mode after the Show B Channel key has been pressed) returns to the dual-
plot format.
SAVE The Save Data key will be displayed whenever unsaved data can be
DATA attached to an appropriate route point. Pressing this key will display the
Data Storage Options screen where spectrum data, waveform data, or both
may be selected
sele cted for storag
storagee in route memory
memory..
Note
The Save Data key will not be displayed if the data has already
been stored.
LIST The List Peaks key will display a list of the 20 largest peaks within the cur-
PEAKS rently displayed spectrum and their associated magnitude values. When
you return to the plot (by pressing the Enter key), the cursor will move to
the peak highlighted on the list.
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Note
The 20 largest peaks are determined by an amplitude criteria
based on the largest peak in the spectrum; therefore, in certain
instances the list may contain less than 20 peaks.
SET The Set RPM key can be used to specify a frequency peak as the RPM
RPM value for subsequent measurements on a machine. This feature allows you
to specify the
th e turning spee
speedd of the machine without the use of a tachometer
tachometer..
To use this function,
funct ion, collect dat
dataa on one of tthe
he machine’s measurement
points and display the spectral plot. Use the left/right arrow keys to place
the cursor on the frequency peak representing 1xRPM, and press the Set
RPM key.
50
The next time a measurement is made on this machine, the analyzer will
display the machine speed prompt; however, the value specified with the
Set RPM key will be automatically entered into the field. Press the Enter
key to accept this value and continue with the measurement.
When displaying the frequency axis in orders, the Set RPM key can be
used to specify which frequency peak will be referenced as 1xRPM. The
new RPM value
val ue will be automatically entered into the machine speed field
as described above.
OTHER The Other FKeys key displays an additional set of function keys.
FKEYS
51
SET The Set Scale key can be used to change the minimum and/or maximum
SCALE (full-scale) values of the amplitude and/or frequency axis.
52
The X Log Scale key can be used to change the X axis (frequency) of the
X LOG plot to a log format. Press the X Lin key to return to the linear X axis
SCALE
format.
53
The Y Log Scale key can be used to change the Y axis (amplitude) of the
Y LOG plot to a log format. Press the Y Lin key to return to the
th e linear Y axis format.
SCALE
54
CPM The CPM Units key displays the frequency axis in CPM units.
UNITS
55
ORDER The Order Units key displays the frequency axis in orders.
UNITS
56
Notes
The Notes key is used to access the Notepad screen that provides a list of
Notes predefined or user-created notes. These notes can be used to record obser-
vations concerning the machinery being monitored. The notes are stored
with each machine, and along
RBMware/MasterTrend withWhen
database. the measured
the Notedata, dumped
key is pressed,into
thethe
fol-
lowing options are available:
Notes 3-41
In addition
create your to
ownpredefined notes
notes (using the(described
analyzer’sinkeypad)
the nextand
section),
assign you
themmay
to a
piece of equipment.
To assign a user-defined
user- defined note observa
observation,
tion, press th
thee Notes
Notes key and select
the User Defined Notes option. A list of current user-defined notes will be
displayed. To assign one of these notes to the currently displayed measure-
ment point, use the up/down arrow keys to scroll through and highlight the
desired note number, and then press the Enter key. The note will be auto-
matically highlighted
highlig hted indicating that the note ha
hass been assigned.
assigned . To
To remove
a selected note observation, repeat the highlighting process.
You may assign addi
additional
tional notes from this list in the same
sa me manner, press the
Notes key to access the list of predefined notes, or press the Reset key to
return to route collection.
The note observations assigned to a measurement point may be observed
and/or modified any time the analyzer is in a route collection mode. Use
the up/down arrow keys to select the desired measurement
meas urement point and then
press the Notes key to access the Notepad lists.
Note
If no notes are present in the
th e analyzer’s memory, the N
Notepad
otepad
Data Entry screen (see next section) will automatically be dis-
played after the User Defined Notes option has been selected.
Creating a Note
To create a new note, acces
accesss the User Defined NNotes
otes screen as
a s described
F6 previously. Then press the F6 function key to access the Notepad Data
Entry screen.
Notes 3-43
Enter the note text using the alphanumeric keypad (32 characters max-
imum) and then press the Enter key to log the note into the Notepad list.
The note will be placed at the end of the notepad list, automatically high-
lighted, and available for use with all measurement points in the analyzer.
Predefined Notes
The RBMware/MasterTrend database includes a list of predefined notes
that can be downloaded to the analyzer along with route information. The
predefined notes with RBMware are divided into “groups” with a max-
imum of 1515 notes per group.
To store a predefined
prede fined note or notes for a machine, ensure that
t hat the des
desired
ired
measurement point is displayed on the screen, then press the Notes key.
Highlight the Predefined Notes (or one of the Predefined Notes Group) and
press the Enter key to display the list of predefined notes.
Using the same procedure as for user-defined notes, use the up/down arrow
keys to scroll through the list, highlight the desired note number, and then
press the Enter key. The note text will then highlight automatically, indi-
cating that the note is stored.
Note
The Page Up and Page Down keys may be used to scroll an
entire page (six lines) at a time. The Home key can be used to
move to the beginning of the notes, and the End key can be
used to move to the end of the notes
Note
Notes stored on an off route point will be retained in the ana-
lyzer’s memory but will not be dumped to the RBMware/Mas-
RBMware/Ma s-
terTrend
terTrend database.
Note
The names of the predefined groups and the notes that they
contain can be modified within the RBMware software.
Note
An asterisk (*) will be displayed next to any group name that
contains a selected note.
Note
When the Mark key is pressed from the measurement point
display screen, check marks will be displayed, and a “Field
Alert Note” will be tagged to the point; allowing special anal-
ysis in RBMware.
Notes 3-45
Dumping Data
The following paragraphs describe the typical procedure used to dump the
collected data into
i nto the host computer
computer..
1·····Establish communications with the host computer and access the
CSICOM
CSICO M program as described in “Communications With the Host
Computer” on page 3-1.3-1.
2·····Make sure that the memory card with the desired data has been
selected as described in “Selecting the Memory Card” on page 3-5. 3-5.
3·····Press
3····· Press the Utility key on the analyzer, select C
Communications,
ommunications, and then
select Dump Data.
4·····If you are using MasterTrend, skip to step 5. When using RBMware,
select “No” for Reverse Dump Order and set s et the Message Pause Time
to “5”.
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Note
Reverse Dump Order allows you to dump data from the end
of the route towards the beginning; which could be used, for
example, to dump points above a bad point. Message Pause
Time is used to set the number of seconds that the analyzer will
pause to display messages from the computer (enter a zero to
suppress these messages).
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Note
In the event of an error message or other difficulty encoun-
tered during the route dumping process, check the cable con-
nections, the Configure Port utility of the analyzer, and the
time and date in both the analyzer and the computer.
Transferr
ransferring
ing Data Via Modem
The CSI Model 706 Modem kit is recommended when using the Model
2120A analyzer to transfer data via telephone line. The kit includes:
• Mod
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Modedell 63
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elephone cord
cord - co
connec
nnects
ts the m
mode
odemm to the ttelep
elephon
honee outlet.
outlet.
• Two-to-
wo-to-one
one ada
adapter
pter - per
permits
mits th
thee modem anandd an existing
existing telepho
telephone
ne
to connect to one telephone outlet.
intern al Hayes®-compat-
The host computer will also require an external or internal
ible modem that is connected to the COM port (normally COM1) of the
computer. Consult the appropriate modem and/or computer manual for
additional installation and operating information.
modem
cable telephone
MODEL 2120 ON
jack
OFF
MACHINERYANALYZER
PROGRAM
UTILITY HELP ANALYZE NOTES
SELECT
to existing
telephone
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
Enter Reset
modem
Model 2120
host computer
telephone
jack
HJP #4635891
to COM1
or COM2
modem 59
To Est
Establish
ablish Communications
1 ···· Access the RBMware/Master
RBMware/MasterT Trend CSICOM program. The
RBMware/MasterTrend user’s manual contains additional
information on setting up the parameters and using the features of the
CSICOM program.
2 ···· Ensure ththat
at the baud rate and sto stop
p bits parameters
parameters in the RBMware/
MasterTrend
MasterT rend CS CSICOM
ICOM program agree with the Configure Port
parameters on the Model 22120. 120. Check the modem command string in
the Set Modem Commands menu of the analyzer anal yzer (see “Set Modem
Commands” on page 4-4). 4-4).
3 ···· Con
Connect
nect the Model 7706 06 modem to the analyzer's multifun
multifunction
ction input
connector with the supplied cable. Plug the existing telephone
tele phone line and
the modem telephone line into the two-to-one adapter. Plug the
adapter into the telephone outlet.
4 ···· Sele
Select
ct the modem co commands
mmands in the C CSICOM
SICOM program. Click Click and
send the string
st ring that ssays
ays ““Auto
Auto Answer
Answer.”.” Then click the OK button
twice.
5 ····
···· Sele ct the Remote Connect option
elect option from the Commu
Communications
nications Menu
(accessed with the Utility key). The analyzer will display the Modem
Connect in Progress screen during the dialing process.
6 ···· If necessary, th thee telephone can be moni
monitored
tored during
during step 4 by picking
picking
up the receiver and listening to make sure that the host computer’s
modem has answered. Do not hang up the receiver as this thi s will usually
cause the modem to hang up also. The receiver may be carefully set
aside without adversely affecting communications.
7 ···· After com
communicati
munications ons have been establi
established,
shed, the analyzer wiwill
ll display
the Communications menu. Select the Dump Data or Load Route
option and follow the normal operating procedures used to load routes
or dump data.
• Y ou ma
lzer. mayy not be uusing
sing tthe
he cor
correct
rect ccable
able betwe
between en mo
modem
dem and
and anay-
• Th
Thee mo
modem
dem may
may no
nott be co
confi
nfigu gured
red ppro
rope
perly
rly..
• The phphone
one lline
ine m
may
ay be di
digita
gitall instead
instead of
of analog
analog (the
(the mo
modem
dem rrequ
equires
ires
an analog phone line).
Analyzer Dials But the Computer Does Not Answer
• You may be reac
reaching
hing the w
wrong
rong pho
phone
ne number
number. Try
Try dialing the com-
puter on a regular telephone. It should at least answer and present a
solid tone signal.
• modem
The tim
timeou
eoutt setting
settisetting
timeout ng on the co
compu
mputer
should be ter is set ttoo
between oo to
20 low.
low. The
40 com
comput
seconds puter’s
for er’s
modem communications. (Leave the analyzer’s settings at 30 sec-
onds for timeout and five retries).
Note
CSI recommends a timeout of 30 seconds and 5 retries for
both the 21
2120A
20A aand
nd the computer
computer..
• The ccomp
ompute
uter’s
r’s modem
modem is not
not rec
receivi
eiving
ng the auto
auto answ
answer
er comma
command
nd
string fromsometimes
however, the computer. This command
t he command
the need s defaults
needs to be settotoAATS0=2<0D>
ATS0=1<0D
TS0=2<0D> >
(the “0” in the above strings are all the numeral zero). This string is
specified in the CSICom program under Modem Control. Select
Auto Answer then select Send String. (Every time the CSICom pro-
gram is exited, the Auto Answer string must be resent when tryingtr ying to
reconnect).
• The wwron
rongg seri
serial
al po
port
rt on tthe
he co
compu
mputer
ter ha
hass been selected
selected o
orr another
another
application has control of the port.
The Analyzer Dials, the Computer Answers, But Will Not Load Or Dump Routes
• The bbaud
aud rrate
ate ssetti
ettings
ngs on
on the comput
computerer and
and the analyzer
analyzer do no nott
match.
• Mas
MasterT
terTrend
rend/RBMware
/RBMware h has
as “lock
“locked
ed up” bbyy previou
previouss atte
attempt
mptss to
communicate. Exit the program and then reenter.
• A fun
functio
ction
n in the analyze
analyzerr that u
uses
ses the com
com port
port (st
(strob
robe,
e, thi
thicckness
kness
gauge, etc.) is enabled and needs to be turned off.
Printing Data
A parallel printer can be directly connected to the Model 2120A, via the
Print Model 720A Printer Interface, to obtain hardcopy plots of collected data.
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Printed output from the analyzer can also be accomplished from a com-
puter running CSI’s Virtual Printer software.
Note
The Model 2120A
2120A can bbee used with IIBM
BM® graphics compatible
printers only. The analyzer is not compatible with printers that
use a serial interface.
Dual-Channell Consideratio
Dual-Channe Considerations
ns (Model 2120-2)
MasterTrend
MasterTrend Measurement Point Information screen.
The Signal Group field must specify a group number that can be any
number from 20 to 99 (the same group number cannot be used twice on
the same machine). Both points must be on the same machine; however,
they do not necessarily have to be sequential in the point list.
Note
The Model 2120A
2120A does not detect which input adapter is being
used. It is up to you to select the proper adapter.
RBMware/MasterTrend
RBMware/MasterTrend Setup
The two measurement points are set up in RBMware/MasterTrend as
grouped points—the same way as regular dual points. The group number
must be specified as 20 or higher to designate this as a paired data acquisi-
tion.
Measurement Point and Analysis Parameter Rules
The following options can be used for dual points with the exact same anal-
ysis parameter
ferent set, but cannot
analysis parameter sets. be different
If any for options
of these simultaneous points with
are different, the dif-
Model 2120A will “disconnect” the two points so that they must be taken
separately.
• Any av
averag
eraging
ing mo
modede oth
other
er than N
Norm
ormal
al aver
averagin
aging.
g. This
This include
includess
Peak Hold, Synchronous Time Averaging, and Order Track.
• Th
Thir
ird
dooct
ctav
avee m
mea
easu
sure
reme
ment
ntss
• Temperature,
emperature, DC, Type In, and Shaft
Shaft Probe
Probe points
points can
cannot
not be done
as dual points or as simultaneous acquisitions.
Different Parameters
The following text describes parameters that can be different in a dual-
channel setup (with exceptions noted)
Measurement
Measurement point setup:
• Unit
Unitss Type
Type CCode
ode (T(The
he sensor
sensor type
type must
must be the same
same when
when using
using
simultaneous acquisition with the same sensor; however, the “con-
vert to” units can be different.)
• Se
Sensor
nsor Powe
owerr (The
(The sen
sensor
sor ppowe
owerr sett
setting
ing mmust
ust be
be the sa
same
me when
when
using simultaneous acquisition
ac quisition with the same sensor
sensor.)
.)
• Se
Sensor
nsor S Sensi
ensitivi
tivity
ty (Th
(Thee sensor
sensor sens
sensitiv
itivity
ity se
settin
ttingg must
must be the sa
same
me
when using simultaneous
simulta neous acquisition with the same sensor sen sor.)
.)
• An
Anal
alys
ysis
is P
Par
aram
amet eter
er set
set
• Alarm Set
Chapter 4
Utility Functions
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4-1
Communications
The Communications function menu is used to establish communications
with the host computer and provides utilities for controlling communica-
tion parameters of the analyzer as well as an external modem.
Remote Connect
This menu selection is used to transmit the
t he modem command string to the
modem. A detailed discussion on using a modem with the Model 2120A
2120A is
presented in “T
“Transferring
ransferring Data Via Modem” on page 3-48.
3-48.
Configure Port
The Configure Port option accesses the Communications Setup menu that
is used to configure the communications port of the analyzer.
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Note
CSI recommends a value of “one” for the Stop Bits setting. A
suggested timeout value of ten seconds,
second s, and five retries should
allow sufficient time for the computer to process any commu-
nication errors.
Communications 4-3
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The example Set Modem screen above shows a modem command line for
use with a Hayes-compatible modem which will:
• use ttone
one ddiali
ialing
ng AATD
TDT T (ATDP
(ATDP for for pu
pulse
lse d
diali
ialing)
ng)
• dial
dial a 9 to ac
accecess
ss an
an oout
utsi
side
de llin
inee
• pa
paus
usee ffor
or on
onee sec
secon
ond d (,)
(,)
• dial
dial 1 aand
nd ththee are
areaa ccod
odee 423
423
• and the
then
n dial
dial th
thee num
number ber 675-2400.
5-2400.
Communications 4-5
Note
The Model 2120A verifies that its firmware and any special
function programs have compatible version and serial num-
bers. If not compatible, the analyzer will not activate the spe-
cial function program to prevent possible corruption of any
stored data.
Note
The special function program can be downloaded onto either
the analyzer’s internal or external memory card. See “Select
Card For Program” on page 4-48 for
4-48 for more information.
Select Route
Select Route is used to select a route if more than one route is available
availabl e on
the selected memory card. Highlight Select Route from the Utility Func-
tions menu to access
ac cess the Select Route menu shown below. Highlight the
desired route and then press the Enter key.
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Note
If there are more stations or routes than can be displayed on
the analyzer screen, use the down arrow key to scroll past the
last selection on the list and then continue to scroll through the
remaining sections.
After selecting a route, press the Reset key to return the analyzer to the
normal route collection mode (or off route mode if Local Route has been
selected)—beginning with the first point of the selected route.
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Change Setup
Change Setup is used to access the Setup Parameters menu from which var-
ious operational control parameters of the analyzer may be specified.
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67
68
69
This screen is
i s used to enter the actual date and time information. To change
the month, press any alphanumeric key on the keypad to step through the
months. Use the keypad to enter the correct values for the remaining items. items .
Press the Enter key to
t o accept the values aass displayed and return to the S Setup
etup
Parameters menu. (For the year 2000, enterente r 00; for 2001
2 001,, enter 01, etc.)
Note
When using theth e analyzer with MasterT
MasterTrend,
rend, the Time Zone
and Daylight Saving Time parameters are not used. The Set
Time and Date screen above will be displayed immediately
after selecting Date and Time from the Setup Parameters
screen.
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Operational Parameters
The Operational Parameters menu is used to set up certain operating char-
acteristics of the analyzer and the optional Model A350-1 accelerometer.
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Key Beeper
This field is used to toggle the audible indicator (beep) function between
On and Off. When on, a single beep indicates
indic ates that a key has been press
pressed.
ed.
Three quick beeps indicate that a measurement has beenb een completed or that
the Utility, Off Route, Analyze, or Notes key has been pressed. A special
alarm-type beep will sound if a measurement contains a bad reading or an
alarm.
LCD Backlight
The LCD Backlight selection toggles between On and Off to control the
illumination of the display screen.
scree n. Answer “Y
“Yes”
es” to enable
enabl e the backlight.
When the LCD backlight is on, it will automatically turn itself off after
approximately one minute of inactivity to conserve battery power. When
this happens, the backlight will automatically turn on when any key is
pressed.
Key Backlight
The Keypad Backlight selection alternates between On and Off to control
the illumination of the analyzer’s fr
front
ont panel keys. Answer “Y
“Yes”
es” to enable
the backlight.
When the keypad backlight is on, it will automatically turn itself off after
approximately 30 seconds of inactivity to conserve battery power. When
this happens, the backlight will automatically turn on when any key is
pressed.
Note
The keypad backlight can also be turned on and off via the
Home key while in the route collection mode.
Sensor Button
The Sensor Button selection alternates between On and Off to control the
sensor button
to “On,” located
the sensor on thecan
button CSI Model
then A350-1
be used as anaccelerometer.
alternative to When set
the Enter
key on the analyzer—pressing the sensor button starts data collection
collec tion on the
displayed measurement point.
This feature provides for single-handed operation of the analyzer. The
same hand that is holding the sensor
se nsor probe on the point to be measured can
start data acquisition by pressing the sensor button.
Control Parameter 1
When the Sensor Button selection is set to “On,” Control Parameter 1 spec-
ifies the function of the accelerometer’s sensor button as follows:
• On - WWith
ith aan
n unc
uncoll
ollecte
ected
d mea
measure
surement
ment point
point display
displayed
ed on tthe
he ana-
ana-
lyzer, pressing the sensor button will begin data collection. After the
data have been collected, pressing the sensor button again will
advance the analyzer screen to the next measurement point.
• Off - T
The
he sensor
sensor butto
buttonn functi
functions
ons the same as the Enter key.
key. Y
You
ou
must use the up arrow key to advance to the next measurement
measuremen t point
after making a measurement.
Control Parameter 2
Specifies the function of both the sensor button and the Enter key as fol-
lows:
• Off - W
When
hen the
the Enter
Enter key or
or the ssenso
ensorr but
button
ton iiss pres
pressed
sed to
to collect
collect
data, the message “Press Enter to Start Data Acquisition” is dis-
played. This allows you to confirm data collection by pressing the
Enter key or the sensor button again.
• On - Da
Datata co
collec
llectio
tion
n begins
begins im
immedi
mediatel
atelyy after
after pressing
pressing tthe
he Enter
Enter key
key
or the sensor button.
• Au
Auto
to - Dat
Dataa coll
collecti
ection
on begins
begins im
immedi
mediatel
atelyy after
after pressing
pressing the
the Enter
Enter
key or the sensor button, the analyzer displays the results of the last
measurement for approximately two seconds and then advances to
the next measurement point.
Note
The control
Group parameters,
Enable Sensor
option (see Button, and
“Measurement the Chan/
Mode” on page
4-32)) interact to affect how data collection is started and con-
4-32
tinued. This is described in detail in Appendix C.
Automatic Poweroff
The Automatic Poweroff feature will turn the analyzer off if there is no use
userr
activity within a specified time period. This time period is defined in min-
utes from 0 to 10. Entering 0 will disabl
disablee the Automatic Poweroff feature.
Sensor Type
This menu selection is used to temporarily
te mporarily define or modify a sensor’s char-
acteristics that may be different from those defined in the route. This may
be useful when data are collected in the Analyze mode or when using a spe-
cial-purpose program.
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These characteristics are retained and used by the analyzer until the Reset
key is pressed, at which time the sensor characteristics revert to the sensor
information loaded in the route.
Sensor Type
Press any key on the keypad to step through and select one of the following
sensor types:
ACCEL accelerometer
MICPHN microphone
NONSTD nonstandard
Note
Shaft probe selections are displayed only if the Shaft Probe
option is set to “On” (see “Shaft Probe” on page 4-38
4-38).
).
Note
Changes made through Sensor Type
Type do not modify the sensor
information stored in a route.
Convert To
This option is used to convert the sensor units to another type for display.
For example, the sensor could be an accelerometer and the results of a mea-
surement displayed in velocity. Select from the following units:
ACCEL acceleration
VELOC velocity
DISPLC displacement
Note
If the Model 2120A is used in the analog integration mode,
“Convert To”
To” will affe
affect
ct all measured data. If the Model 2120A
2120A
is used in the digital integration mode, “Convert
“Convert T To”
o” will affect
all measured
played datasensor
in direct except time waveforms which will be dis-
units.
Note
When using the Acquire Spectra, Monitor Spectra, or Monitor
Waveform functions from the Analyze key, the units selected
in these functions will override the units specified in this field.
Sensitivity
The Sensitivity value is the number of volts per unit produced by the sensor
probe. For example, the Model A0760G
A0760GP P accelerometer produces 0.1 volts
per g. Enter the appropriate value for the sensor being used.
Note
When Sensr Type is specified as an accelerometer, units are
always in volts per
pe r g. If Sensr Type
Type is a velocit
velocityy or displacement
probe, a line at the bottom of the screen shows the units that
must be used to enter a sensitivity value.
Note
The sensitivity units used for temperature sensors (volts per
degree F or volts per degree C) is determined by the selection
made for the probe on the Measurement Mode screen (see
“Temperature Probe” on page 4-37.)
4-37.)
Units
This field is used to define the units if the Sensor T
Type
ype selected above is not
a standard sensor. For example, enter “PSI” when using a pressure sensor
(a non-standard probe). For accelerometer, displacement, velocity, temper-
ature, or microphone probes, use “Standard.”
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Sensor Power
Sensor Power
Power is used to selec
selectt the appropriate sensor input. If the particular
sensor being used does not require power from the analyzer, select the
“Off” setting. For sensors that require power from the analyzer, such as an
accelerometer, select the “On” setting.
The following illustration is a block diagram of the signal input circuitry
cir cuitry to
Channel A of the Model 2120. There are two separate signal inputs, each
on a different input pin of the 25-pin connector located on the top panel of
the analyzer
analy zer..
- + - +
Unpowered Powered
Input Input
Pin Pin Pin Pin
22 23 24 21
DB25
Connector
2 mA
Constant Current
Power Supply
Controlled by - + - +
“Sensor Power” Signal Selector
parameter
Controlled by
“Convert To” Integrators
parameter
FFT Analyzer
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Note
The Sensor Power setting does not affect the presence or
absence of power at pin
p in 2211 of the DB25 connector. The Sensor
Sensor
Power setting only determines which input is selected for use
by the Signal Selector.
Selector.
Data Units
The Data Units parameters define how the analyzer will display and collect
c ollect
data.
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The column identified as “Data Units” lists the available types of converted
data (see “Sensor TType”
ype” o
onn page 4-16).
4-16). The next column, “Data,” is used to
specify how the acquired data
dat a will be displayed for each data unit. Press any
key in the lower section of the keypad to step through and select RMS,
Peak, Pk-Pk, Average,
Average, or dB. Cha
Changes
nges made to the “Data” values only af affect
fect
the analyzer display and do not affect data that are dumped into the RBM-
ware/MasterT
ware/Mas terTrend
rend database. Additional information is presented in “Data
Units” on page 9-1.
9-1.
Decibel Display
Nonstandard 1 unit
g’s 10-6 g’s
Displacement 1 mil
When “dB” is selected for a data unit, the above reference values can be
F6 changed, if desired, by pressing the F6 function key. This accesses the dB
Reference Values
Values screen where the vvalues
alues may be modified as required.
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Note
The reference values can be changed for the normal route
mode using RBMware/MasterTrend’s Database Setup/Man-
agement program. The new values will then be
b e loaded into the
analyzer during Route Load.
Overall Value
The “Overall” column specifies the type of analysis that will be performed
in the analyzer for the overall
ove rall value of each data unit; select Digital, Analog,
True Peak, or Average Peak.
Analog specifies
specifies that the overall parameter is calculated using an analog
RMS-to-DC converter circuit while Digital calculates the overall param-
eter from the spectrum over the specified minimum to maximum fre-
quency range. In both modes, the displayed value is computed using
theoretical factors if Peak or Peak-Peak display is selected.
True Peak specifies that the overall parameter is calculated by holding the
maximum value in the time waveform signal over the entire analysis
an alysis span.
Average Peak calculates the overall parameter by averaging the max-
imum value in the time waveform signal observed in each block of data.
Note
Digital is recommended for normal analyzer operation. Addi-
tional information is presented in the section “Overall Calcula-
tion” on page 9-3.
9-3.
Note
The global selection of Digital or Analog overall parameter is
established by the Overall Level Mode field of the Measure-
ment Mode screen (Change Setup under the Utility key).
Note
Some combinations of data units and overall calculation
method are not possible and will not be accepted by the ana-
lyzer.
Note
With firmware version 7.4 and above, the Overall selections
can be overridden in RBMware/MasterTrend. In RBMware
the selections can be overridden on a measurement point basis.
In MasterTrend
MasterTrend the selecti
selections
ons can be overridde
overriddenn on a route by
route basis.
Units Mode
The Units Mode values specify whether data are to
t o be displayed in English
or Metric, and whether frequency units will be in Hz or CPM (60xHz).
English/Metric displays are as follows:
English Metric
Saving As Default
These values can be used for either the off route or Analyze modes. Nor-
F1 mally, once the Reset key has been pressed to return to the normal route
mode, the reference values return to those that are specified in the RBM-
ware/MasterT
ware/Maste rTrend
rend database. However, the new values ca
cann be saved as the
analyzer’s defaults by pressing the F1 key while the Define Data Units
screen is being displayed. The RBMware/MasterTrend database defaults
will be reloaded after performing a Master Reset or after new firmware is
loaded into the analyzer.
Display Control
Display Control is used to adjust certain screen display characteristics of the
Model 2120.
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Plot Y Axis
Select “Linear” or “Log” (logarithmic) for the default amplitude axis of
spectral plots.
Note
Most users prefer the linear format, as equal numerical incre-
ments are used for the amplitude axis. However, the Log
option, by using a logarithmic amplitude axis, provides greater
visibility of low-amplitude spectral components.
Frequency X Axis
Select “Linear” or “Log” for the default frequency axis of spectral plots.
Live Display
The Live Display option can provide a real-time display plot for each
average measurement taken during data collection.
None - Disables the live display—the screen indicates measurement
in process only. This setting can be used to increase the real-time
rate of the analyzer to its maximum.
Status - The screen indicates the number of the average and the
overall signal level during measurement.
Waveform - Displays the waveform plot only. Displays both wave-
form plots in dual-channel mode.
Spectrum - Displays the spectral
spectra l plot only.
only. Displays both spectral
plots in dual-channel mode.
Dual - Displays spectral and waveform plots in a split screen mode.
Displays spectral and waveform plots of channel
channel A in dual-channel
mode.
Contrast
The Contrast function adjusts the contrast between
b etween the background and the
text of the analyzer display screen. A value from 0 (maximum contrast)
through 25 (minimum contrast) can be entered in this field. Alternatively,
you can use the right arrow key to advance the contrast values or the left
arrow key to decrease the contrast values.
Note
The screen contrast can also be adjusted when the analyzer is
displaying a measurement point screen
scree n using the decimal point
and plus/minus keys on the keypad. When pressed, the dec-
imal point key will continuously step through increasing con-
trast values and then repeat the sequence after reaching
maximum contrast. The plus/minus key will decrease contrast
values in a like manner.
Note
To use the WIN32
WI N32 mode, th thee user must have a modified model
303-1
303 -1 (pixel stealer) card and version 2.0 or later of he PC21
PC2120
20
software.
PC Port - - can be set to 4-bit, 8-bit, serial, or WIN32. The 4-bit, 8-bit, and
WIN32 selections work with a special hardware card that plugs into the
analyzer’s memory card slot. The card’s cable is then connected to the par-
allel port on a PC that is running CSI’s DOS-based
DO S-based display program called
“demo2120.”
The Serial selection uses the analyzer’s multifunction input connector
conne ctor.. The
standard communications cable is connected
conne cted to the serial port of a PC that
is running CSI’s Windows-based program called “PC2120.”
Screen Display - can be set to Yes to enable the PC screen display func-
tion. This selection is set to No for normal analyzer operation.
PC Speed - can be used to adjust the speed of the
th e display to match the com-
munications speed of the PC.
Print Mode
This function selects the printing
pr inting mode that you wish to use with the Model
Model
2120.
720 IF - This option allows you to connect the analyzer directly to a printer
using the Model 720A interface. See “Printing Data” on page 3-52.
3-52.
VRPRNT
on - Thismonitor
a computer’s option .allows
monitor. See theyou to display
Virtual Printerthe current manual
reference analyzerforscreen
infor-
mation on using the Virtual Printer software.
Measurement Mode
The Measurement Mode menu selections contain parameters that deter-
mine how the measurements will be made.
Note
When digital integration is selected,
select ed, the time waveform will be
stored in the original sensor units (not in converted units).
Note
With firmware version 7.4
7.4 and above
above,, the Overall and Signal
Sig nal
Integrator Mode selections can be overridden in RBMware/
MasterTrend, in which case the settings on this screen will be
ignored. In RBMware the selections can be overridden on a
measurement
overridden onpoint ba sis.
basis.
a route by In MasterT
MasterTrend
route basis.rend the selections
selec tions can be
Data Overlap
Data Overlap controls the amount, in percent, that each new average over-
laps the previous average when taking a measurement. This decreases the
time required to collect and analyze very low frequency data.
The percentage value ranges from 0% (no overlap) to 99% (99 percent
overlap). A standard overlap of 67% is recommended for faster data collec-
tion consistent with adequate data averaging.
HFD Averages
For analysis parameters with HFD or VHFD defined as the parameter
type, this function allows you to specify the number of averages the ana-
lyzer will use when making these measurements. A value of 16 or larger is
recommended.
Group/Chan Enable
This function allows you to use the Group/Channel feature available
through RBMware/MasterTrend where measurement points can be
grouped together; for example, axial, vertical, and horizontal measure-
ments.
This feature is useful when you are using a triaxial sensor attached to the
analyzer’s multifunction input connector; see “Multifunction Input Con-
nector” on page 2-2. It
2-2. It allows the Model 22120A
120A to automatically sequence
from horizontal to vertical to axial measurements without
with out requiring you to
advance and start each individual measurement. This feature requires
RBMware/MasterTrend to define the measurement as a grouped set of
measurement points.
Note
Select “TRIAX” only if the analyzer’s internal multiplexer is
going to be used. Using standard sensors with Group/Chan
Enable set to “TRIAX” will result in erroneous measurements.
Note
When using a triax accelerometer in the Off Route mode, the
Analyze/Acquire function is required to access the triax
channel control.
Note
If the analyzer is in the dual-channel mode and the normal
route contains three points that are set up to use the triaxial
accelerometer and the group number is 20 or above, the ana-
lyzer will acquire data on channels 1 and 2 simultaneously.
Channel 3 data are then acquired as a single point.
Note
The dual-channel mode must be set tto
o “Yes”
“Yes” when using the
optional Advanced Two-Channel special function program.
444 Strobe Enable
Select “On” if the analyzer is being used to transmit peak frequencies tto
o the
Model 444 Strobe Light. Select “Off” when the Model 444 is not being
used.
Note
444 Strobe Enable should be set to “Off”
“Off ” before connecting the
Model 720 printer interface
interf ace to the analyzer.
analyzer.
Temperature Probe
Specify the type of temperature probe that is to be used with the Model
2120: Gen (general), Model 505, Model 510, or Model 515.
When the Model 510 510 is selected, the analyzer will prompt you to press the
t he
F6 function key in order to specify the probe
pr obe data mode (analog or digital).
When “general” is selected, the analyzer will prompt you to press the F6
function key to select the units (volts per degree C or volts per degree F)
that will be used to enter sensitivity values (see “Sensitivity” on page 4-19
4-19).
).
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Shaft Probe
Select “On” if motor readings are being taken with CSI’s Model 348SP
shaft probe. When set to “On,” the analyzer will prompt you to press the
F6 function key to set shaft probe sensitivity and DC offset values. Nor-
mally, these values should be entered
ente red from the label attached to the M
Model
odel
348SP.
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To calibrate DC levels, press one of the analyzer’s Page keys. Then follow
the on-screen directions to attach the probe and press the Enter key to
begin the calibration procedure.
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Note
The sensitivity levels should be changed and a new DC level
calibration performed whenever a different
differe nt shaft probe is used.
Laser
ForSpeed Sensor
turning speed detection using the model 430 Laser Speed Sensor, select
ON if using the model 430. Select OFF when not in use.
Note
The Model 430 connects to the auxiliary input. See “Top
Panel” on page 2-2 for
2-2 for details.
Expert Options
This screen contains options for the Model 2120A
2120A’s
’s Analysis Expert mode
(see Chapter 6 for instructions on using this mode).
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Expert Menu
This option allows you to turn the Analysis Expert on or off (the Analysis
Expert is the default mode). T
To
o disable the Analysis Expert aand
nd return to
the analyzer’s original Analyze menu, press the Utility key, select Change
Setup, select Expert Options, and then select “Off” for the Expert Menu
option.
Pop-Up Help
With this option, the Pop-Up Help messages for the Analysis Expert can be
turned on or off. When on, a help message screen will be displayed after
you have selected a test option from the Analysis Expert menu.
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Auto-Range Pause
When thisthe
test from option is turned
Analysis Experton, the (or
menu analyzer willhave
after you pause when the
pressed youEnter
selectkey
a
from a help message screen if Pop-Up
Pop-Up Help is turned on). You You will then
have to press the Enter key to begin data acquisition.
When off, the analyzer will begin to collect data as soon as you select a test
(or after you have pressed the Enter
En ter key from a help message scr
screen
een if Pop-
Pop-
Up Help is turned on).
Note
This option allows the pause to be turned off in both the orig-
inal Analyze mode and in the Expert Analysis mode.
Note
Setting the Model 22120A
120A’s
’s Expert Menu to Off will automati-
cally toggle the Auto-range pause to On, because this was the
default in the
t he original Model 21
2120.
20. However, you may then
turn the Auto-range pause back to Off if desired.
Verify
Verify Sensor Info
determines whether or not a verification message appears in cases where
the sensor settings differ from one route point to the next.
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Note
If the sensor, sensitivity, or the sensor power changes from
point to point, the pop up message will be displayed.
Master Reset
This function can be used to clear the internal RAM card and to reset all
analyzer parameters, such as data units, measurement mode parameters,
etc. to factory default values. A warning screen is displayed and verifi
ver ification
cation
is required before the parameters are reset and the RAM erased.
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Caution!
Use extreme caution when using the Master Reset function when the
analyzer contains important collected route data. After answering
“Yes” to the warning screen, the data cannot be retrieved.
Caution!
The Master Reset function will delete all special-purpose programs
programs on
the internal RAM card.
Note
The Master Reset function will not reset data units if changes
have been made and saved using the F1 key save
sav e function (see
“Data Units” on page 4-23)
4-23)
Check Battery
This function indicates battery condition by calculating and displaying the
percentage of remaining charge of the battery pack. This display is an
approximate value only. When the percent value reaches zero, a built-in
safety margin permits approximately 10 minutes of additional use.
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Note
The battery condition
condit ion can also be checked while in the normal
route or off route mode by pressing
pressin g the F1 Batt Check function
key.
Special Functions
The functions available on this menu selection include the ability to print
data to a printer, modify the analyzer’s calibration values, and initiate a bat-
tery discharge cycle.
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Generate Report
This function is used to output stored spectral plots, waveform plots, and
analysis parameter data directly to a parallel printer. An optional printer
interface, the Model 720, is required to convert the analyzer output to the
printer’s standard parallel interface. (See “Printing Data” on page 3-52
3-52 for
for
information on connecting
conne cting a pri
printer
nter to the Model 2120A.
2120A.
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Set Calibration
This function is used to access the Calibration Functions menu to check
and/or modify calibration values. Use of this function is discussed in detail
in “Calibration” on page 9-6.
9-6.
Meter Test
This function accesses special diagnostic
diagn ostic functions for use by C
CSI
SI personnel
personne l
and is not intended to be used for normal operation of the analyzer.
Caution!
Improper use of diagnostic functions can
c an erase all data stored in the
analyzer.
Discharge Battery
This function allows you to automatically discharge the battery pack and
then fully charge it to help the battery pack maintain a strong charge. This
procedure is described in “Battery Maintenance” on page 1-10 1-10..
Software Type
This function is used to specify which software package (on the host com-
puter) you will be using the analyzer with: RBMware or MasterTrend.
After you select Software Type,
Type, an Access # screen is displayed that
requiresscreen,
lowing a password (CSI)
answer to to
“Yes”
“Yes” bechange
enteredtobefore proceeding.
the alternate
alternat On package.
e software the fol-
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When changing software types, all route data and special-purpose pro-
grams in the analyzer’s internal memory will be deleted. Also, all PCMCIA
cards used with the previous software package must be re-initialized.
Note
The analyzer’s date and time
ti me will need to be reset as part of this
procedure (see “Date and Time” on page 4-9 4-9).
).
Caution!
Use extreme caution when using the Software T Type
ype function if the ana-
lyzer contains collected
c ollected data. After answering “Y
“Yes”
es” to the warning
screen, the data cannot be retrieved.
Memory Card
These functions enable you to control various aspects of the analyzer’s
internal and external memory cards.
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Note
The data storage for special-purpose programs is not con-
trolled by this setting. Except for the Transient Analysis pro-
gram, all data collected in a special-purpose program are
stored on the same memory card as the special-purpose pro-
gram. The Transient Analysis program stores all data on the
external memory card.
Caution!
Use caution when re-initializing a memory card as any data on the
card will be completely erased.
Note
When initializing an un-formatted card, the analyzer will
default to the 0.5 MB size—even if the card is larger than 0.5
MB. You
You may, however, specify
spec ify the actual size at the External
Card Size screen. When initializing a formatted card, the ana-
lyzer will default to the actual size of the card.
Note
As shipped, the memory card battery has a tape disc to pre-
serve the battery until the card is placed into service. Before
using, take the battery out of the card (see “Memory Card Bat-
tery” on page 2-22),
2-22), remove the tape disc, and then reinsert the
battery.
Note
CSI recommends that all memory cards be re-initialized after
downloading a numerical revision/upgrade to the analyzer’s
firmware. (This does not apply to the smaller updates to the
firmware noted with letter-based increases.)
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Caution!
Use extreme caution when using the Delete Route File function when
the analyzer contains collected route data. Aft
After
er answering “Yes”
“Yes” to the
warning screen, the data cannot be retrieved.
Caution!
Use extreme caution when using the Delete Program File function
when the analyzer contains important collected
c ollected route data. After
answering “Yes” to the warning screen, the data cannot be retrieved.
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Caution!
Use extreme caution when using the Erase All Route Data function
when the analyzer contains important collected route data. After
answering “Yes”
“Yes” to the warning screen, the data cannot be retrieved.
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Caution!
Use extreme caution when using the Clear All Monitor Data function
when the analyzer contains important collected data. After answering
“Yes” to the warning screen, the data cannot be retrieved.
Chapter 5
The Off Route program is used to define measurement locations that are
not included in the normal route mode. These off route measurement
points can then be used to collect and store
st ore data. The off route spectra and
waveform data can be dumped into the RBMware/MasterTrend database
and/or observed using the analyzer’s display functions (no trend data is
transferred). Refer to the RBMware/MasterTrend user’s manuals for infor-
mation on how RBMware/MasterTrend handles off route data.
Individual off route points are associated with the normal route that was
selected when the off route points were defined (off route data can only be
dumped to the database containing the normal route). In the following
example, although the off route points of the sample routes share the same
point ID numbers, they are separate and unique.
Sample Sample Sample Local
route #1 route #2 route #3 route
5-1
Note
If an off route point is created while
whi le no routes are present in the
th e
analyzer, a “Local Route” is established by the analyzer. Data
collected in the Local Route can be dumped into any appro-
priate RBMware/MasterTrend database.
Note
When the firmware is downloaded into the analyzer, a “Local
Route” is created that contains no defined points. This route
can be used to store data that is not associated with any RBM-
ware/MasterT
ware/Maste rTrend
rend route. If Local Route is entered with nno
o
points defined, the off route definition menu is automatically
displayed by the analyzer.
Note
All of the analyzer functions that apply to normal route data
also apply to off route data.
SELECT
Select command key. From the Program Select menu, highlight the t he
OffRoute Program selection, and press the Enter key to display the Off
Route Functions menu shown below.
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Note
The sensor definition for the new off route point is also
retained from the previous off route definition—not from the
sensor setup in the analyzer's memory.
Machine Identification
The Machine Identification field is used to store a machine ID code of up
to ten alphanumeric characters which uniquely identifies each machine.
Usually, multiple points on the same machine will use the same ID code.
Description Fields
This field may contain up to 28 alphanumeric characters that describe the
machine and/or the current measurement point.
The first field, Description 1, may contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters
and are stored in the RBMware/MasterTrend database after route dump.
The Description 2 field (up to 12 characters) is ignored by RBMware/Mas-
RBMwar e/Mas-
terTrend, but can be used as additional text space to describe the measure-
ment within the analyzer.
Point Identification
This field should be assigned an ID code (up to three characters) which is
unique for each measurement point on the machine.
Dual Point (Model 2120-2)
This option allows you to set up a dual-channel off route point. When set
to “Yes,”
“Yes,” the analyzer will automatically crea
create
te two off route points; the first
point will acquire data on Channel A, the
th e second point will acquire data on
Channel B. Set this field to “No” for a single-channel point.
SD ID (Model 2120-2)
When creating
creatin g a dual-channel point (Dual Point field set to “Y
“Yes”),
es”), this field
is used to enter a unique point identification (up to three characters) of the
second point.
Note
Once an off route point has been defined, you cannot change
a single-channel point to a dual-channel point, or a dual-
channel point to a single-channel point.
Variable RPM
This parameter indicates whether this measurement point is located on a
variable speed machine. If set to Yes,
Yes, the analyz
analyzer
er will require you to enter
the machine RPM before taking a measurement. Press any key to alternate
between Yes or No.
Variable Load
This parameter indicates whether this measurement point is located on a
variable load machine. If set to Yes, the analyzer will require the operator
to enter the machine load before taking a measurement. Press any key to
alternate between Yes or No.
Analysis Parameter Set
An analysis parameter set can be used to specify the way that data are col-
lected and analyzed. Press any key to step through the analysis parameter
sets that have been downloaded into the analyzer from the RBMware/Mas-
RBMware/ Mas-
terTrend database. If an analysis parameter set is not required, select
“None.” If no routes have been loaded into the analyzer, “None” will be
automatically selected.
With “None” selected for the analysis parameter set, a 1000 Hz, 400-line
spectrum will be selected for the off route point. A spectrum covering a dif-
ferent frequency range may be specified
sp ecified on page 2 of the Define Off Route
Point menu.
Note
RBMware/MasterTrend allows for the creation of up to 255
analysis parameter sets per database,
dat abase, although it is common for
only a few unique parameter sets to be required even
eve n in a large
database. These parameter sets are downloaded into the ana-
lyzerwith
use along
off with
routeother route information and are available for
points.
Note
If an analysis parameter set is selected and changes are made
on page 2 of the Define Off Route Point screens, only the last
change is retained (either the analysis parameter set or the
page 2 information—not both). Changes to page 2 are indicated
by the message “Special Record Defined” displayed in the
Analysis Parameter Set field on page one.
Note
If a value other than zero is entered for Low Cutoff, the ana-
lyzer may automatically adjust the value to the minimum fre-
quency achievable from the user-specified analysis setup. If a
lower frequency is desired, reduce the value specified for Fre-
quency or increase the number of lines of resolution.
Note
The Model 2120A uses pre-defined frequency values for data
acquisition. When specifying a value for Frequency and Low
Cutoff, the analyzer will select the next highest
highes t pre-defined fre-
quency value.
Lines
This parameter defines the number of lines of resolution used for the FFT
calculation. Frequency resolution determines how close two frequency
peaks can be to each other and still be distinguished as separate peaks. This
is illustrated in the example below.
below.
3200
lines
100
lines
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Window
Select Uniform or Hanning window. The Uniform window is sometimes
used for special applications; however, the Hanning window is recom-
mended for normal analyzer operation.
e
d
u
t
i
l
p
m
A
0
Time
Start of End of
window window
The Hanning window.
Averages
This selection determines the number of data samples or averages that are
collected to perform the FFT calculation.
Four to ten averages are recommended for normal vibration measurement
mea surement
on rotating machinery
machinery..
SST
The SST feature enables the analyzer to make accurate very low frequency
measurements.
an accelerometer Normally, lowconverted
is used and frequencyto
peaks are greatly
velocity attenuateddue
or displacement when
to
the non-linear response of the integrators. The SST feature employs a spe-
cial correction technique that corrects the non-linear response and allows
peaks as low as 10 RPM to be accurately measured.
For very low frequency measurements (down to 10 RPM), a high sensi-
tivity, low frequency sensor should be used. CSI’s Model 760 accelerom-
eter can generally be used down to 40 RPM.
RP M. For frequencies lower than 40
RPM, please contact CSI for the proper sensor recommendation.
Note
The analyzer must be set to analog integration in order to use
the SST feature (see “Signal Integrator Mode” on page 4-32
4-32).
).
In normal route mode, the analyzer will automatically switch
to analog integration for the point using the SST feature if dig-
ital integration
the off route or isAnalyze
being used.
mode,When usingmanually
you must the SST feature ainna-
set the ana-
lyzer to analog integration if digital integration is being used.
Note
The SST feature cannot be used in conjunction with the
internal demodulator or PeakVue™.
Demodulate
Select “Yes”
“Yes” to use the analy
analyzer’s
zer’s built-in demodulator. The intern
internal
al
demodulator uses a user-specified band-pass or high-pass filter to remove
all low
The frequency
signal is then components
amplified andinamplitude
the signaldemodulated
(see “PreFilter” on page
resulting in 5-14
5-14).
a low
frequency signal that consists of the envelope of the original signal.
The maximum frequency that can be analyzed with the built-in demodu-
lator is 5 kHz. There are nine pre-defined frequency ranges for the built-in
demodulator:
20 Hz 500 Hz
50 Hz 1 kHz
100 Hz 2 kHz
200 Hz 5 kHz
400 Hz
PeakVue™
Select “Yes”
“Yes” to use the built-in peak value (P
(PeakVue)
eakVue) analyz
analyzer
er.. The input
in put
signal is passed through a selectable
selectab le bandpass or high-pass filter (PreFilter),
and then sampled with the peak detector. The resulting signal is then used
to generate the spectrum. PeakVue uses the same nine pre-defined fre-
quency ranges as used for the demodulator, plus a 10 kHz range.
Note
The Demodulate and PeakVue functions cannot be used
simultaneously.
PreFilter
This field is used to specify the filters for use with either the Demodulator
or the PeakVue function.
functi on. A
Available
vailable filters are shown below.
below.
Note
The filter frequency must be equal to or greater than the spec-
ified maximum frequency (see “Frequency and Low Cutoff”
on page 5-9)
5-9) or it will not appear on the selection list.
Note
More detailed discussions on using PeakVue are presented in
the application papers
pape rs “V
“Vibration
ibration Analysis of Large Gearboxes
Used In the Mining Industry” and “V“Vibration
ibration Analysis of High
Speed Multi-Drill Head Stations,” and in CSI’s “PeakVue
Technology Showcase” CD-ROM. Contact CSI’s CS I’s Customer
Support for more information.
Reference RPM
Enter the normal running speed of the machine to be monitored.
Reference Load
Enter the load (in percent) under which the machine to be monitored is
operating.
Save Spectra
Select Yes to automatically save all spectra data for this off route measure-
ment point.
Save Waveform
Select Yes
Yes to automatically save all waveform data for this point.
Displ in Order
Select Yes to automatically plot the frequency axis of the off route spectral
display in orders. Select No to display the frequency axis in Hz or CPM.
FS Displ Range
This field can be used to specify a fixed amplitude axis for spectral displays.
Enter the upper amplitude value in engineering units.
Enter “0.0” to instruct the analyzer to automatically scale the amplitude
axis.
Sensor Type
Press any key on the keypad to step through and select one of the following
sensor types:
ACCEL accelerometer
MICROPHONE microphone
NON-STNDRD non-standard
* Channel A only.
Convert To
This option is used to convert the sensor units to another type for display.
For example, the sensor could be an accelerometer and the results of a mea-
surement displayed in velocity. Select from the following units:
ACCEL acceleration
VELOCITY velocity
DISPLACMNT displacement
Sensitivity
Sensitivity is the number of volts per unit produced by the sensor probe.
For example, the Model 350 accelerometer produces 0. 0.11 volts per G. Enter
the appropriate value for the sensor being used.
Note
When Sensor Type is specified as an accelerometer, sensi-
tivity units are always spspecified
ecified in volts per g. If Sensr Type
Type is
a velocity or displacement probe, sensitivity
sensitivi ty units may be spec-
ified in English units
unit s (inch/sec or mils) or Metric unit (mm/sec
or microns).
Units
This field is used to define the units if the Sensor Type selected above is
not a standard
sensor sensor. For
(a non-standard example,
probe). enter “PSI” when
For accelerometer, using a pressure
displacement, velocity,
temperature, or microphone probes, use “Standard.”
98
Sensor Power
Select “On” when using sensors that
tha t require an external power source, such
as an accelerometer. See “Sensor Power” on page 4-21 for
4-21 for information on
the Model 2120A’s
2120A’s sens
sensor
or power option.
Chapter 6
Analysis Expert
99
6-1
100
The tests on the second page may require additional user input such as an
impact hammer and/or shutting machinery down.
101
The tests on the third page are only available in the dual-channel model.
102
6-3
Each test begins with a pre-test help message explaining what the test is
used for.
for. Review the message, then press the Ente
Enterr key to continue with the
test. When the test is complete, another help message will be displayed
explaining how to interpret the results.
These help messages can be disabled as previously explained (see “Expert
Options” on page 4-39).
4-39). The Coastdown (Peak/Phase) single-channel test
and the Orbit Plot dual-channel tests do not have pop-up
p op-up help messages fol-
lowing the test.
SAVE
After the test has been performed and the plot is displayed, the Save Data
DATA function key (if displayed), can
ca n be used to store the data to the measurement
point. If the Save Data key is not available, then it is not possible to save
the data to the measurement point
USER
If the resulting plot does not show the desired information, press the Enter
SETUP key to return to the Analysis Expert menu. Then
The n press the User S Setup
etup func-
tion key to display the analysis menus that show how the test was config-
ured. At this point, you can alter any of the settings
setting s that Expert has chosen
for you and repeat the test (see “Acquire Spectrum” on page 7-23 7-23 for
for infor-
mation on setting up these parameters).
p arameters). Also, you can toggle the Init Setup
Setup
field to “Yes”
“Yes” to return the analy
analysis
sis parameters to the origin
original
al route settings.
Note
The procedure for manually changing setup parameters
described above differs slightly when using the Coastdown
(Peak/Phase), Cross Channel Ampl/Phase, and Orbit Plot
expert tests. These differences are described in the corre-
sponding sections of this chapter.
USER
The User Setup function key displays the Acquire Spectrum menu where
SETUP you can manually set up the parameters that will be
b e used for making a mea-
surement (frequency, lines of resolution, triggering mode, etc.). See
“Acquire Spectrum” on page 7-23 for
7-23 for more information.
LIVE
The Live Mode function key displays
disp lays the Monitor Mode menu that permits
MODE the Model 2120A
2120A to ffunction
unction as a real-time measuring instrument. See
“Monitor (Live) Mode” on page 7-38
7-38..
TRUE
The True
True Zoom key displays the Zoom Analysis key that allows you to
ZOOM obtain a high resolution 800-line spectral plot over a narrow frequency
band. See “Zoom Analysis” on p page
age 7-69
7-69 for
for detailed information.
CROSS
The Cross Spectrum key displays the Cross Phase menu.
me nu. This function uses
SPECT cross-channel spectra to calculate phase and coherence relationships
between the two channels (for the Model 22120A-2
120A-2 only). See “Cross
Channel Phase (Model 2120-2)” on page 7-75.
7-75.
6-5
• If dat
dataa has
Expert will alread
alreadyy been
increase coll
collecte
the Fmax ected
d onon
based th
theethe
measure
meas urement
ment
original p
poin
oint,
Fmax. t, the
Gener-
ally, you should see a doubling of the Fmax value.
• If yo
youu pla
place
ce a ma
mark
rk anywhe
anywherere on eac
each
h spectru
spectrumm before
before beg
beginni
inningng
the test, the Expert will continue
contin ue to increase the Fmax each time you
run the expert.
vibration
the from two(120
line frequency timesHz,
theelectrical
turning speed (misalignment)
problem). from twovibra-
If a high-amplitude times
tion peak is seen near 7200 CPM in the route spectrum, the high resolution
Expert can be used to zoom in and separate the two frequencies. This fea-
ture can also be used to distinguish closely spaced
space d sideband frequencies for
rotor bar or gear mesh problems.
• If dat
dataa has alrea
already
dy bee
been
n col
collect
lected
ed on the
the measur
measuremen
ementt point,
point, the
the
Expert will increase the resolution based on the original resolution
setting.
• If yo
you
u mar
markk a freq
frequenc
uencyy of in
intere
terest
st in th
thee spectru
spectrum
m before
before beginn
beginning
ing
the test, the
analysis Expert
to the willfrequency
specific apply increased
area. resolution or apply zoom
• If yo
youu ma
markrk a frequ
frequency
ency again
again aand
nd repeat
repeat the
the me
measur
asuremen
ement, t, the
the res-
olution will increase each time until the analyzer
analyz er is no longer able to
provide any additional lines
li nes of resolution. B
Bee aware that as resolution
increases, it is possible for the test to take many minutes to collect the
data. For example, the test would take 640 seconds for the extreme
case of the Fmax set at 10 Hz (600 CPM) with 6400 lines of resolu-
tion.
• If yo
you
u ma
mark
beginningrkthe
a lo
low
w fre
test, freque
thequency
ncy peak
Expertpeak use
will of inter
interest
thatest in the spectr
frequency spand
ectrum,
um,the
set b
befo
efore
re
new
Fmax equal to or just above the ma marked
rked frequency
frequency..
Order Tracking
A reference pulse must be supplied to the tachometer input of the Model
2120 for this test. This tach pulse is typically from the shaft turning speed,
but could be from a belt. This test is used when the machine speed is
changing/drifting during data collection and causing vibration frequencies
to be “smeared” between adjacent frequency lines. This test allows
increased resolution in the spectral data, which is useful for separating
closely spaced peaks.
The resulting data is related to the reference pulse and is displayed in
orders of turning speed. Frequencies that vary with turning speed will no
longer appear smeared in the data. However, frequencies that do not vary
with turning speed, like electrical line frequency, can now appear to be
smeared.
• If dat
dataa has alread
alreadyy been coll
collecte
ected
d on th
thee measure
measurement
ment p
poin
oint,
t, the
Expert will start with the original acquisition settin
settings
gs and add Order
Tracking.
• A mar
marked
ked fr
frequ
equency
ency is
is not u
used
sed ffor
or any
any special
special data
data acqui
acquisiti
sition
on in
this test.
Synchronous Analysis
A reference pulse must be supplied to the tachometer input of the Model
2120 for this test. It is useful when the amount of non-synchronous energy
(background vibration) is obscuring the synchronous frequency analysis or
when transmitted vibration
vibrati on from other machines
machines is excessive. This is also a
good test to use for belt drive analysis. If the
th e tac
tachometer
hometer pulse is taken from
the belt, only the vibration related to the belt frequencies will be left in the
spectrum.
The resulting data is phase locked to the tachometer pulse. Only the turning
speed vibration and it’s integer multiples will be left in the spectrum. The
vibration not related to the reference tachometer pulse will have been
removed from the data plot.
Note that sometimes Synchronous
Synchronous A Averaging
veraging is not desirable since the data
da ta
that disappears can
c an be just as important as the data
d ata that stays. N
Non-synchro-
on-synchro-
nous energy could point to a rolling element bearing defect.
• If dat
dataa has alrea
already
dy bee
beenn col
collect
lected
ed on the
the measur
measuremen
ementt point,
point, the
the
Expert will start with the original acquisition settings and add Syn-
chronous Time Averaging.
• A mar
marked
ked frequ
frequency
ency is
is not u
used
sed fo
forr any sp
specia
eciall data acquisit
acquisition
ion in
in
this test.
• If
youdat
data
a coll
collecti
will ection
need onincrease
to beg
begins
ins before
be fore
the tthe
he mac
trigger machine
hine
level byis
ipressing
s struck
struck by
thetthe
he
F3hammer,
ham mer,
function
key. This should be done with the Bump Test (Equip Off) test
selected from the menu. Press the Page Down key on the analyzer’s
keypad and increase the Trig Level value to something greater then
the 0.5 value selected by default. This helps prevent background
vibration from causing a false trigger and beginning
beginni ng the test too soon.
Coastdown (PeakHold)
This Coastdown (PeakHold) test is used to check for resonance.
resonanc e. The
machines own operational frequency is used to excite suspected resonance
resonanc e
during the machine coastdown. Begin data collection and then immediately
turn the machine off. If the vibration peak at the shaft turning speed passes
through a resonant frequency during the coastdown, the amplitude will
increase at that frequency.
• To perform
perform tthe
he test in a m
more
ore ffocused
ocused frequen
frequency
cy range, first collect
collect
an initial spectrum, then place the cursor over the possible resonant
frequency and mark the frequency. Then begin the test.
• Wait fo
forr the mach
machine
ine to ccoas
oastt to a sto
stop,
p, then
then press
press the En
Enter
ter key
key to
stop data collection and store it. Data collection will otherwise con-
tinue for the analyzer’s maximum number of averages.
Coastdown (Peak/Phase)
This test can also be used to confirm resonance and requires a tachometer
input from the shaft turning speed. The goal is to have the operational
vibration excite the resonance frequencies in the system as the equipment
coasts to a stop. Begin data collection, confirm that tachometer pulses are
being detected by the analyzer, then turn the machine off.
The test will record the amplitude and phase
ph ase of the 1xRPM frequency as it
coasts to a stop. The resulting data will show a peak at any resonant fre-
quency.. At a resonance, the pha
quency phase
se will also go through a 180-degree phase
shift. This data is very useful in confirming resonance. This data cannot be
stored to a measurement point, but may be stored in scratchpad memory
for your viewing or printing.
• By defau
default,lt, the pe
peak/p
ak/phase
hase co
coastd
astdown
own mo
monito
nitors
rs the first
first harmon
harmonicic of
the turning speed.
s peed. T
To
o perform the test on a different harmonic,
harmonic , first
collect an initial spectrum,
spectr um, then place the cursor just to the left of the
desired harmonic. Then begin the test.
• Wait fo
forr the mach
machine
ine to coas
coastt to a sto
stop,
p, then
then press
press the Ent
Enter
er key to
stop data collection and a nd store it to the analyzer’s scrat
scratcchpad memory.
Data collection will otherwise continue indefinitely with the oldest
data being overwritten when the memory buffer becomes full.
LIVE
If the resulting plots do not show the desired information, press the Anal-
MODE ysis Expert key to return to the Analysis Expert menu. Then press the Live
Mode function key and select Monitor Peak/Phase to display the setup
menu.
Note
If the model 430 Laser Speed Sensor is being used, select the
range form the menu and
an d press the Enter key
key.. The model 43
4300
must be enabled under the measurement mode menu to see
the menu below. For
For details, se
seee “Measurement Mode” on
page 4-32.
4-32.
103
Cross-Channel Amplitude/Phase
This test is useful when the phase shift needs to be determined between two
sensor locations at a particular frequency. This test can be used to distin-
guish between imbalance and misalignment or between imbalance and res-
onance by measuring the cross channel-phase at running speed.
To distinguish between imbalance and resonance, place one sensor in the
vertical direction and the other in the horizontal direction at the bearing
location. If the phase shift is approximately 90 degrees between theth e vertical
and the horizontal directions, then
the n imbalance is more likely the problem. If
the phase shift is closer to 0 or 180
180 degrees between the
th e vertical and the hor-
izontal directions, then resonance is more likely the problem. Also, if the
amplitude in one direction is greater than 10 times the amplitude in the
other direction, then the problem is likely resonance.
To distinguish between imbalance and misalignment, place the sensors in
the same orientation (direction) on either side of the coupling. If the phase
shift is approximately 0 (or 360) degrees across the coupling then imbal-
ance is more likely the problem. If the phase shift is closer to 180 degrees
across the coupling then misalignment is more likely the problem.
If a peak has been marked in a spectrum
sp ectrum prior to selecting this test, th
then
en the
phase will be determined for the marked frequency. If no peak has been
marked, you will be asked to input the frequency where you wish to mea-
sure the phase.
If you need more information than the single-frequency phase data pro-
CROSS
SPECT vides, press the Analysis Expert key
ke y to return to the Analysis Expert menu.
Then presscross-channel
spectrum the Cross Spect function
phase plot. key to display the setup menu for a full
Orbit Plot
Orbit analysis is performed with two sensors mounted 90 degrees apart at
a bearing location in the radial direction. This is particularly useful with
sleeve bearings using displacement probes, but it can also be used with
accelerometers.
Orbit analysis can be tricky, but a large diameter circle may indicate imbal-
ance, a sharp oval may indicate resonance, and a stationary circle within a
circle may indicate misalignment.
A dual-channel point and the turning speed area re required. If a tachometer
tachometer is
used, the tachometer signal will be automatically recorded. If no tachom-
eter signal is detected, then you will be asked to input a turning speed.
LIVE
If the resulting plot does not show the desired information, press the Anal-
MODE ysis Expert key to return to the Analysis Expert menu. Then press the Live
Mode function key. Select Monitor
Monitor Orbit from
fr om the menu to display
d isplay the
analysis
alter anymenus
of the showing howExpert
settings the the testhas
was configured.
chosen for youAtand
thisrepeat
point, the
youtest.
can
Chapter 7
Analyze Mode
If the Expert Analysis mode has been disabled (see “Expert Options” on
page 4-39),
4-39), the Analyzer Functions menu will be displayed when the Anal-
ysis Expert key is pressed.
Analyze Mode
The Analyze mode enables
ena bles the Model 2120A
2120A to function as a multi-purpose
signal analyzer that can perform the following functions:
• disp
display
lay spspectr
ectralal and wwavef
aveform
orm plot
plotss of collec
collected
ted norma
normall and o off-
ff-
route measurement point data,
• col
collect
lect ad
additi
ditiona
onal,l, use
user-de
r-defin
fined
ed measure
measurement
ment popoint
int data
data for display
display
and/or storage,
• disp
display
lay rea
real-ti
l-time
me spec
spectral
tral pl
plots,
ots, w
wavef
aveform
orms,
s, ove
overall
rall,, temperat
temperature
ure,,
peak/phase, and DC measurements, and
• col
collect
lect aand
nd display
display cr cross
oss-c
-chann
hannelel and zoom
zoom analysi
analysiss measurem
measurements
ents..
104
7-1
105
If the cursor is located within the approximate shaded area shown in the
following illustration, the cursor location will become the center of an
expanded or compressed plot.
106
107
Clear Key
Clear The Clear key is used to remove the cursor, cursor indications, and har-
monic cursors from the screen during display of a spectral or waveform
plot.
Amplitude Scale
The up/down arrow keys can be used to expand or contract the amplitude
axis of the spectral/waveform plot by a factor of two.
Peak Mark
Mark For spectral plots only, the Mark key is used to provide a more accurate
indication of the cursor location. This may be used, for example, to deter-
mine the exact frequency and amplitude of a peak. Place
Pla ce the cursor on top
of the desired peak, press the Mark key and the display will update the
cursor values, giving the exact frequency and amplitude of the peak.
Harmonic Markers
By pressing the Mark key twice, the selected peak will be referenced as the
fundamental frequency and its harmonics indicated
ind icated with harmonic cursors/
markers as shown below.
108
109
This marker displays Delta-F and Delta-A values between a reference and
an active cursor.
cursor.
Note
Because of the number of times required to hit the Mark key,
a message was added to indicate the current cursor type when
the key is pressed.
Active Plot
On dual-channel or split plots, the Page keys are used to select the active
Page
Up plot (as indicated by the highlighted
highligh ted plot name) that can be controlled with
the cursor functions and control keys.
Page
Down
active
plot
110
Waveform
Waveform Delta-T Cursor Mode
This cursor mode on a waveform plot can be used to determine the time
between events in the waveform and/or calculating the frequency of repet-
itive events. With the cursor located at the desired reference point, press the
Mark key; the cursor readout at the top of the plot will now read 0.00 ∆SEC
and 0.00 Hz.
111
SPLIT The Split Screen function key (displayed on the waveform plot in single-
SCREN channel mode) can be used to display both the waveform
wav eform and the spectrum
in a dual-plot format. The Page keys are used to select the active plot (as
indicated by the highlighted plot name) that can be controlled with the
cursor functions and control keys.
112
AVERG The Averaged Spectrum key (displayed on split plots and time waveform
SPCRM dual-channel plots) can be used to return to the spectral display.
SHOW The Show Orbit key (displayed on time waveform dual-channel plots) can
ORBIT be used to display an orbit plot of both channels. See “Monitor “Filtered”
Orbit” on page 7-61 for
7-61 for information on filtered orbit plots.
113
Note
Spectral data, waveforms, and analysis parameter values may
be observed on any point that contains previously measured
and stored data using the above methods. Since analysis
parameter values are always stored, they may be viewed at any
time.
SHOW The Show A Channel key (displayed
(displaye d in the Model 21
2120A-2’s
20A-2’s dual-channel
dual- channel
A CHN mode) displays channel A in a single-plot format.
SHOW The Show B Channel key (displayed in the Model 22120A-2’s
120A-2’s dual-channel
B CHN mode after the Show A Channel key has been pressed)
pre ssed) displays channel B
in a single-plot format.
SHOW The Show 2 Channels key (displaye
(displayedd in the Model 22120A-2’s
120A-2’s dual-channel
2 CHN mode after the Show B Channel key has been pressed) returns to the dual-
plot format.
SAVE The Save Data key will be displayed whenever unsaved data can be
DATA attached to an appropriate route point. Pressing this key will display the
Data Storage Options screen where spectrum data, waveform data, or both
may be selected
selec ted for storage in route memory
memory..
Note
The Save Data key will not be displayed if the data has already
been stored.
LIST The List Peaks key will display a list of the 20 largest peaks within the cur-
PEAKS rently displayed spectrum and their associated magnitude values. When
you return to the plot (by pressing the Enter key), the cursor will move to
the peak highlighted on the list.
114
Note
The 20 largest peaks are determined by an amplitude criteria
based on the largest peak in the spectrum; therefore, in certain
instances the list may contain less than 20 peaks.
SET The Set RPM key can be used to specify a frequency peak as the RPM
RPM value for subsequent measurements on a machine. This feature allows you
to specify the turning speed of the machine without the use of a tachometer.
tachometer.
To use this function,
f unction, collect da
data
ta on one of the machine’s measurement
points and display the spectral plot. Use the left/right arrow keys to place
the cursor on the frequency peak representing 1xRPM, and press the Set
RPM key.
115
The next time a measurement is made on this machine, the analyzer will
display the machine speed prompt; however, the value specified with the
Set RPM key will be automatically entered into the field. Press the Enter
key to accept this value and continue with the measurement.
When displaying the frequency axis in orders, the Set RPM key can be
used to specify which frequency peak will be referenced as 1xRPM. The
new RPM value will be automatically
automaticall y entered into the machine speed field
as described above.
OTHER The Other FKeys key displays an additional set of function keys.
FKEYS
116
SET The Set Scale key can be used to change the minimum and/or maximum
SCALE (full-scale) values of the amplitude and/or frequency axis.
117
The X Log Scale key can be used to change the X axis (frequency) of the
X LOG plot to a log format. Press the X Lin key to return to the linear X axis
SCALE
format.
118
The Y Log Scale key can be used to change the Y axis (amplitude) of the
Y LOG plot to a log format. Press the Y Lin key to return to the linear Y axis format.
SCALE
119
CPM The CPM Units key displays the frequency axis in CPM units.
UNITS
120
ORDER The Order Units key displays the frequency axis in orders.
UNITS
121
Display Parameters
The Display Parameters option is used to display the RPM reading, the
overall signal level, and up to 12
12 individual analysis par
parameters
ameters of a normal
or off route measurement point. An alarm flag will display to the right of
the overall
values havesignal levelpreset
exceeded or an alarm
individual
alar m levelsanalysis parameter
that have if any of these
been downloaded from
the RBMware/MasterTrend database.
Note
The Display Parameters option is available on the original
Model 2120A
2120A Analyz
Analyzerer Functions Menu. It is also available on
the main route point display screen as the F3 Vib Parms func-
tion key. This option does not appear on the Analysis Expert
menu.
With the Display Parameters displayed, press a Page key to display the
spectrum of the selected measurement point.
Note
When an extended analysis parameter set is defined by RBM-
ware/MasterTrend for the current measurement point,
pressing a Page key will display a second page of analyzer
parameters.
Store Data
After a measurement has been acquired, spectral and waveform data are
stored in a temporary “scratchpad” memory. These data can be displayed
and observed using the Display Spectrum or Display Waveform func-
tions.
tral When
and another
waveform measurement
data replace the is made,
data that the new
were measurement’s
previously spec-
stored in the
scratchpad memory
memory..
Note
Only spectral/waveform data that have been stored in route
memory (not scratchpad
scratchpad memory) will be transferred to the
RBMware/MasterTrend database.
Note
The Store Data function is available on the original Model
2120’s
2120’s Analyz
Analyzerer Functions menu. It is also available on the data
plot display screen as the F3 Save Data function key. This
option appears on the Analysis
Analysi s Expert menu if there is data to
be saved.
Note
Dual-channel data collected in the Analyze mode (Model
2120-2) cannot be saved to a measurement point that is speci-
fied in the RBMware/MasterT
RBMware/ MasterTrendrend database as single channel.
Attempts to do so results in saving channel A only.
only. Dual-
channel
point data can,
specified however,
as dual be saved on any
channel—including off measurement
route dual-
channel points.
Acquire Spectrum
This function is used to collect a new spectrum
spect rum and waveform that are then
temporarily stored in scratchpad memory.
memory. These data can then be observed
and, if desired, stored in route memory using the Store Data feature.
Acquire
surementSpectrum
point. permits the storage of more than one data set on a mea-
Note
This function is available
avai lable on the original Model 2120
2120 Analyzer
Functions menu. It is also available on the Model 2120A
2120A
Expert Analysis menu as the F3 U User
ser Setup function key.
After selecting Acquire Spectrum, a four-page screen (use the Page keys
to toggle through the pages) provides for the definition of various parame-
ters that are described in the following paragraphs.
Note
Data collected and/or stored on a measurement point with the
Acquire Spectrum function do not affect vibration parame-
ters, the overall level value, or the alarm status of the measure-
ment performed in normal route (or off-route) mode.
Note
Note
The Model 2120A uses pre-defined frequency values for data
acquisition. When specifying a value for Frequency and Low
Cutoff, the analyzer will select the next highest
highes t pre-defined fre-
quency value.
Lines
This parameter defines the number of lines of resolution used for the FFT
calculation. Select 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200,
32 00, 6400,
640 0, or 3RD Octv
Octv.. (See
“Third Octave Analysis” on page 8-7 8-7.)
.)
3200
lines
100
lines
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Window
The Window option is used to apply a shaping function to the waveform
signal before computing the FFT spectrum. The Hanning window’s
shaping smooths out end effects and reduces leakage in the spectrum, and
is therefore recommended for normal analyzer operation.
The Uniform window option does not apply any shaping and is subject to
leakage and amplitude errors. This window can be used when analyzing
transient signals that are completely contained within the analysis time
record length (see “Impact Testing” on page 8-13).
8-13).
e
d
u
t
i
l
p
m
A
0
Time
Start of End of
window window
The Hanning window.
Averages
This selection determines the number of data samples or averages that are
to be collected and averaged together
togeth er to perform the FFT calculation. Four
Four
to ten averages are recommended for normal vibration measurement on
rotating machinery
machinery..
Init Setup
Select “Yes” to reset the analysis parameters to those of the currently
selected measurement point (in normal or off-route mode).
Units/Integration
This function allows you to change the display units and the integration
mode on this screen instea
insteadd of accessing the Change Setup/Sensor Type
Type
function under the
t he Utility Functions key.
Select either
grator Mode”Digital or 4-32 for
on page Analog
4-32 for for theinformation.
more integration mode. See “Signal Inte-
For Units, select from the following (two Units fields are displayed for the
Model 2120-2):
ACCEL accelerometer
Note
For information on dual-channel and simultaneous data acqui-
a cqui-
sition, see the section of this manual entitled “Dual-Channel
Considerations (Model 2120-2)”
2120-2)” on page 3-5
3-544.
Note
The changes for Units and Integration are applicable to the
Analyze and Monitor spectrum modes only.
Note
The waveform units remain the same when using analog inte-
gration; however, the waveform units will be in sensor units if
digital integration is selected.
Average Mode
Select from the following averaging methods:
Normal - This is the normal averaging mode of the analyzer. The
power of each frequency line is summed and then divided by the
number of averages.
Peak Hold - In this mode, the power of each frequency line is mea-
sured and compared to the power of the same frequency line in the
averaged spectrum. The highest value is retained.
Synchronous - In synchronous averaging mode, each data sample is
synchronized via a tachometer pulse. The averages
averag es are computed in
the time domain and the spectrum is obtained from the average
waveform.
Order-Track - Inrate
data acquisition thisinmode,
orderato
tachometer pulse
account for is used
changes intoa control the
machine’s
RPM.
Negative - In negative averaging mode, normal averaging is first
used to acquire a frequency spectrum. After the spectrum has been
acquired, another power spectrum is collected and subtracted from
the first. This allows two spectra to be subtracted.
Note
The Normal averaging mode should be used for most analyzer
operations. Other mode types may be used in special applica-
tions that are
ar e described in Chapter 77..
Trigger Mode
Trigger mode is used to capture particular events
even ts that occur within each
average. Press any key to step through the following selections:
• Off -
- Trigger mode is not activated and data collection begins when
Trigger
Level
Enter a value
v alue between 0 and 100% for Percent Pre-T
Pre-Trigger.
rigger. (0% has the same
effect as Normal triggering mode.) The following example shows the above
waveform with Percent Pre-Pre-T
Trigger set to 50%.
Trigger
Level
0% 50% 100%
Pre-trigger mode (50% pre-trigger).
trigger
channel
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Trigger Level
This parameter is used to specify the amplitude
ampli tude level of the triggering signal
for Normal and Pre-T
Pre-Trigger mode
modes. s. T
Triggering
riggering will occur at the specified
amplitude on the rising, positive edge of the waveform. The units of this
value depends on the type of sensor and the Signal Integration mode that
have been selected under the analyzer’s Utility functions.
Signal Integration
Trigger Level Units
Mode
Digital Sensor Units
Analog Display (Convert to) Units
For example, if the analyzer has been set up for analog integration, the units
under “Convert To” have been specified as velocity, and the sensor is an
accelerometer, the
t he value for Trigger Level would be entered in inches per
second. If digital integration is used, the value would be entered in g’s.
Percent Pre-Trigger
Pre-Trigger
This parameter specifies
spec ifies the percentage of time (0 to 100%) used for the Pre-
Trigger mode. A value of 0% places
place s the trigger eve
event
nt at the start of the
t he time
window, a value of 50% places the trigger event at the center of the time
window, etc.
Full-Scale Range
This parameter permits manual control of the analyzer’s signal input range.
Normally, this value should be set to zero (0.0) which instructs the analyzer
to autorange the signal input before each measurement.
When using the Model 2120A-2, separate fields are displayed for both
channels. The units used for Full-S
Full-Scale
cale Range are th
thee same as displayed
displaye d on
the waveform plot.
SST
The SST feature enables the analyzer to make accurate very low frequency
measurements. Normally, low frequency peaks are greatly attenuated when
an accelerometer is used and converted to velocity or displacement due to
the non-linear response of the integrators. The SST feature employs a spe-
cial correction technique that corrects the non-linear response and allows
peaks as low as 10 RPM to be accurately measured.
Note
For very low frequency measurements (down to 10 RPM), a
high sensitivity, low frequency sensor should be used. CSI’s
Model A0760GP
A0760GP acceler
accelerometer
ometer can generally be used down to
40
CSIRPM. For
for the frequencies
proper sensor lower than 40 RPM, please contact
recommendation.
Note
The SST feature cannot be used in conjunction with the
internal demodulator or PeakVue.
Note
The analyzer must be set to analog integration in order to use
the SST feature (see “Signal Integrator Mode” on page 4-32
4-32).
).
In normal route mode, the analyzer will automatically switch
to analog integration for the point using the SST feature if dig-
ital integration
the off route or isAnalyze
being used.
mode,When usingmanually
you must the SST feature in
set the ana-
lyzer to analog integration if digital integration is being used.
A-Weighting
The A-Weighting feature applies a shape curve to the acquired frequency
spectrum that approximates the frequency sensitivity of the human ear.
This feature is typically used only for microphone signals, and is used when
the perceived “loudness” of the spectral lines is desired.
Triax Control
If you are using the triaxial accelerometer with the analyzer,
analy zer, specify which
signal is to be analyzed:
Off -- This is the default setting that should be used if you are not
using the triaxial accelerometer.
Channel 1 - the signal on the
t he first channel from the multifunction
input connector
connector..
Channel 2 - the signal on the second channel from the multifunc-
tion input connector
connector..
Channel 3 - the signal on the third channel from the multifunction
input connector
connector..
Note
Triax Control must be set to “Off
“Off”” in order to
t o use Channel B
or to operate in the dual-channel mode (Model 2120-2).
2120-2).
Demodulate
Select “Yes”
“Yes” to use the analy
analyzer’s
zer’s built-in demodulator. The intern
internal
al
demodulator uses a user-specified band-pass or high-pass filter to remove
all low frequency components in the signal (see “PreFilter” on page 7-367-36).
).
The signal is then amplified and amplitude demodulated resulting in a low
frequency signal that consists of the envelope of the original signal.
The maximum frequency that can be analyzed with the built-in demodu-
lator is 5 kHz. There are nine pre-defined frequency ranges for the built-in
demodulator:
20 Hz 500 Hz
50 Hz 1 kHz
100 Hz 2 kHz
200 Hz 5 kHz
400 Hz
PeakVue
Select “Yes”
“Yes” to use the built-in peak value (P
(PeakVue)
eakVue) analyz
analyzer
er.. The input
in put
signal is passed through a selectable
selectab le bandpass or high-pass filter (PreFilter),
and then sampled with the peak detector. The resulting signal is then used
to generate the spectrum. PeakVue uses the same nine pre-defined fre-
quency ranges as used for the demodulator, plus a 10 kHz range.
Note
The Demodulate and PeakVue functions cannot be used
simultaneously.
PreFilter
This field is used to specify the filters for use with either the Demodulator
or the PeakVue function.
functi on. A
Available
vailable filters are shown below.
below.
Bandpass Filters Highpass Filters
20 to 150 Hz 500 Hz
50 to 300 Hz 1,000 Hz
100 to 600 Hz 2,000 Hz
500 to 1,000 Hz 5,000 Hz
5,000 to 6,000 Hz (PeakVue only) 10,000 Hz
20,000 Hz (PeakVue only)
Note
The selected filter frequency must be equal to or greater than
the specified maximum frequency (see “Frequency and Low
Cutoff” on page 7-24)
7-24) or it will not be displayed on the selec-
tion list.
Note
The Monitor option is available
ava ilable on the original Model 2120
2120
Analyzer Functions menu. It is also available on the Model
2120A
2120A Expert Analysis menu as the F4 Live Mode function
key.
Note
Data can be manually saved or recalled using function
func tion keys as
described in “Data Storage Functions” on page 7-48
7-48..
Note
The most recently collected data samples (up to 1600) can be
saved, displayed, and stored (if required) by the analyzer in
Monitor Overall, Monitor DC, and Monitor Battery modes.
Monitor Spectrum
The parameters for Monitor Spectrum are basically
basic ally the same as for Acquire
Spectrum discussed previously, with the exception that no parameter is
available for Averages,
Averages, as the monitor di
display
splay is continuous. Also, negative
averaging is not available. Refer to the Acquire Spectrum parameter
descriptions beginning in “Acquire Spec
Spectrum”
trum” on page
pa ge 7-23
7-23 for information
on Monitor Spectrum parameters.
Note
Since the correction factor is applied after all averaging is
After the parameters have been defined, press the Enter key to begin mon-
itoring. The analyzer screen will show a single “snapshot” spectral plot that
will update with each sample. Pressing the Enter key during monitoring will
“freeze” the screen (“Measurement Suspended” will be displayed below the
plot) and the plot can then be examined more closely. Press the Enter key
a second time to resume real-time display.
The cursor, up/down arrows, Exp, Dec, and Mark keys and the X Log, Y
Log, and CPM/Order
CPM /Order Units function keys can be used in the same manner
as in Display Spectrum for both real-time and freeze type displays.
Monitor Waveform
Monitor Waveform
Waveform functions in a like manner to Monitor Spectrum except
that only waveforms are displayed—the analyzer performs similarly to an
oscilloscope.
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All parameters, except for Sweep Size, are set up the same way as in
Acquire Spectrum. The freeze feature
fe ature also applies
appl ies to Monitor Waveform
Waveform
display.
The cursor, up/down arrows, Exp and Dec keys can be used in the same
manner as in Display Spectrum for both real-time and freeze type displays.
Sweep Size
Sweep Size determines the number of data samples (50 to 4096) that are
collected by the analyzer for a waveform display. The sample time period
is equal to the Sweep Size divided by 2.56 times Frequency (Hz).
Sweep Size
T (in seconds) =
2.56 x Fmax (in Hz)
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Tachometer Lines
When using Monitor Waveform with a tachometer input (Trig (Trig Mode set
to “Tach”),
“Tach”), dotted lines will be overlaid on the displa
displayy to show the location
of the tachometer pulses.
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Waveform Units
This function specifies the units that will be used for the waveform plot.
When using two channel analysis, separate units can be assigned to each
channel. Select from the following:
ACCEL accelerometer
Note
Analog integration is used for waveform unit conversion.
Monitor Overall
Displays a real-time trend plot of the overall signal level over a specified
period of time.
As illustrated above, the right-hand side of the plot contains the most cur-
rent reading (indicated at the top right-hand side of the plot) that is shifted
towards the left on each update.
The Enter key can be used to freeze the display
dis play.. While in the freeze mode,
the up/down arrows can be used to increase or decrease the amplitude
scale.
Time Span
This parameter determines
determine s the displayed time span of the trend plot and is
entered in seconds from 10 to 60,000. The time span can also be changed
while in freeze mode using the Exp and Dec keys.
Alarm Level
This field can be used to establish an alarm level for the measurement. If
the measurement exceeds the specified alarm level, the analyzer will dis-
play an alarm message on the plot and issue a warning beep. This value is
entered in the current
curr ent “convert to” units of the
th e analyzer.
analyzer. Enter zero (0.0) to
disable the alarm feature.
Lower/Upper Frequency
These parameters specify the lower and upper cutoff frequencies, thereby
creating a frequency band from
f rom which
which the overall signal levels will be mea-
me a-
sured.
Sample Time
The Sample
surement Time field can be used to specify a time delay between mea-
samples.
Averages
The Averages parameter controls how many measurements are taken and
averaged together
togeth er before plotting a level on the Overall trend plot display
displa y.
One average is suitable for most usage. Under certain circumstances, how-
ever, multiple averages may be required to remove amplitude fluctuations
from a signal.
A-Weighting
If this parameter
par ameter is set to “On,” A-A-W
Weighting will be applied to the input sig-
nals before the overall lev
level
el is computed. A-
A-W
Weighting is discussed in detail
d etail
in “Acoustic Analysis” on page 88-1 -1 and
and “Third Octave Analysis” on page
8-
8-77. Set this parameter to Off for normal operation.
Note
The trend plot contains a maximum of 1600 samples. If more
than 1600 samples are collected, only the last 11600
600 will actually
be retained.
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While displaying the recalled data, the F1 key can be used to display a list
F1 of data point values.
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Monitor Temperature
The Monitor Temperature
Temperature mode is used with a temperature probe to mon-
itor the fluctuation of temperature. The temperature readout will be dis-
played in degrees Fahrenheit (if Data Units in Utility functions has been set
to English) or degrees Centigrade (if Data Units has been set to Metric).
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After selecting
select ing Monitor Temperature
Temperature from the Monitor Mode menu, the
analyzer screen
scree n will prompt you to connect a temper
temperature
ature probe. Measure-
Measure-
ments will begin after the Enter key has been pressed and the analyzer will
then continuously update the display until the Enter key has been pressed
again.
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Monitor Peak/Phase
This function is used to collect and display synchronous peak and phase
measurements as a function of a machine’s RPM. This feature is primarily
used for displaying data collected during machine startup or coastdown,
and requires a once-per-revolution tachometer pulse in addition to the
vibration signal.
Note
While the Monitor Peak/
Peak/Phase
Phase menu is displayed, the Page Up
or Page Down key can be used to display and select from a list
of previously stored Monitor Peak/Phase data (see “Displaying
Stored Data” on page 77-58
-58).
).
Order (xRPM)
Enter a multiple of the machine’s RP
RPMM to be tracked. Typically,
Typically, this will be
a value of 1 which will measure the peak and phase of the 1xRPM fre-
quency component.
Bandwidth (xRPM)
The Bandwidth parameter specifies the bandwidth of the tracking filter that
is used to attenuate all frequency components except the desired peak.
The bandwidth of the filter is defined as the frequency of the peak times the
bandwidth parameter. In the following example, the machine turning
speed is 60 Hz and the bandwidth parameter has been specified as 0.20.
Therefore, the filter bandwidth is 12 Hz.
1.00
12 Hz
IN/SEC
0.00
0.00 Hz 200
60 Hz
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This parameter will accept values from 0.04 to 0.5 with 0.2 being the rec-
ommended value for most applications. A more narrow filter (lower
numerical value) will attenuate frequency components that
tha t are close to the
desired peak; however, more time will be required for the analyzer to take
a measurement.
Averager Enabled
With this function set to “Y
“ Yes,” each new measurement
measuremen t will be vect
vector
or aver-
aged with the previous measurements. This feature may be useful if:
• The pepeak
ak or phase
phase rea
reading
dingss fluctu
fluctuate
ate from
from measu
measurem
rement
ent to m
measu
easure-
re-
ment.
• The ffreq
requenc
uencyy of in
intere
terest
st is b
being
eing modu
modulate
lated
d by near-by
near-by frequ
frequency
ency
components.
Minimum RPM
Enter a minimum RPM value. If the measured RPM RP M is less than this value,
no data collection or analysis will be performed.
Tachometer Timeout
This option determines how the analyzer will respond if no tachometer
pulses are detected. When set to “Yes,” the analyzer will wait approxi-
mately five seconds before displaying
disp laying a message if nno
o tachometer pulses are
present. When set to “No,” the analyzer will wait indefinitely before starting
startin g
the measurement if no tachometer pulses are present.
Full-Scale Range
This parameter permits manual control of the analyzer’s signal input range.
Normally, this value should be set to zero (0.0) which instructs the analyzer
to autorange the signal input before each measurement.
The units used for Full-Scale
Full-Scale Range are the same as displayed
display ed on the wave-
form plot.
Active Channel (Model 2120-2)
This parameter allows you to select which channel will be used to collect
the data:
A - data collected on channel A.
B - data collected on channel B.
Dual - data collected on both channels A and B (dual-channel
mode).
Peak/Phase Measurement
After the associated parameters have been defined, press the Enter key to
start the measurement. RPM, amplitude, and phase data will be displayed
during the measurement process and will also be retained in an internal,
temporary memory area. New data are stored whenever the RPM value
changes by more than one percent from the previously stored RPM value.
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At any time, the measurements can be interrupted and the stored data dis-
played in the form of a Bode or Nyquist plot.
Note
When using the Averager function, the Clear key can be used
to clear out all of the previous averages, starting the averaging
process over again.
Note
When a machine is operating in steady state, the displayed
RPM should vary by only a few RPM. If the displayed RPM
is erratic (if it varies from measurement to measurement by
more than a few percent), there is almost certainly something
wrong
is with thetrue
particularly tachometer signal input
if the displayed RPMinto
inreading
to the analyzer. This
occasionally
errs by a factor of two (usually caused by double triggering of
the tachometer).
Note
To collect more data
da ta with differ
different
ent parameter definitions,
return to the Monitor Mo
Mode
de menu.
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136
Nyquist Plot
This option displays the collected data in terms of polar coordinates as a
function
function of RPM.
RP M.
Nyquist plot.
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Select the desired data using the up/down arrow keys, and press the Enter
key. From
From the following menu, select the
th e type of plot (Peak vs. RPM, Phase
vs. RPM, or Nyquist) or select Peak/Phase Setup to return to the Monitor
Peak/Phase menu.
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Monitor DC
Monitor DC displays a real-time
real- time trend plot of a DC signal over a sp
specified
ecified
period of time. This function is similar to Monitor Overall except that it is
used to monitor DC-type signals, for example, a pressure sensor.
Monitor DC plot.
Monitor DC menu.
Time Span
This parameter determines
determin es the displayed time span of the trend plot and is
entered in seconds from 10 to 60,000. The time span can also be changed
during display by using the Exp and Dec keys.
Alarm Level
This field can be used to establish an alarm level for the measurement. If
the measurement exceeds the specified alarm level, the analyzer will dis-
play an alarm message on the plot and issue a warning beep. This value is
entered in the current
curr ent “convert to” units of the
th e analyzer.
analyzer. Enter zero (0.0) to
disable the alarm feature.
Units
This parameter specifies the units that will be used for the amplitude axis
of the plot.
Sensitivity
This parameter specifies the volts per unit that are produced by the sensor.
Sample Time
This parameter specifies the time (in seconds) between measurement sam-
ples.
Storing and Recalling Data
To store the displayed DC signal data, press the Enter to freeze the plot.
F6 Then press the F6 key to store the data.
dat a. P
Press
ress the Enter key again to resume
data collection.
Stored data can be recalled from the Monitor DC parameter menu. Press
Page either Page key to display a list of stored data. Highlight the desired data
Up
with the up/down arrow keys and press the Enter key.
Page
Down
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While displaying the recalled data, the F1 key can be used to display a list
F1
of data point values.
Monitor Battery
Monitor Battery is an analyzer diagnostic function that can be used to deter-
mine the health of the battery pack. For this function, Time Span is auto-
matically set up for 60 minutes and Sample Time for 40 seconds. This data
can be stored and recalled in the same manner as for Monitor DC.
A battery in good condition will show a relatively straight line (steady
voltage) on the expanded plot for a period of approximately 11 hours.
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Orbit plots can be generated using normal dual channel time waveform
data, but this requires the user to setup the acquisition to collect the correct
amount of data to generate a good orbit plot and does not provide filtering.
Using the Monitor
Monitor Orbit feature eliminates the complicated se setup.
tup. Filtering
the data provides added benefit:
• Only tthe
he fre
freque
quencie
nciess of intere
interest
st are include
includedd in the orbit
orbit plot.
plot.
• The o orbit
rbit p
plot
lot will
will be lless
ess co
compl
mplexex so the
the pat
pattern
tern will
will be eeasie
asierr to re
rec-
c-
ognize.
Either a Low Pass or a Band Pass filter can be used.
Band Pass Mode
If the Filter Type
Type is set to Band Pass, the analy
analyzer
zer calculates peak and phase
data for both channels using a tachometer input. It then creates two wave-
forms from the peak and phase data and plots these values in the X (hori-
zontal) and Y (vertical) directions. The orbit plot is then a representation of
a perfectly band pass filtered signal. It is useful for analyzing
analy zing the phase rela-
tionship between the two channels at a specific order of the turning speed.
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Orbit Orders
The Orbit Orders parameter is used to select between 1X, 2X, or 3X the
RPM.
Bandwidth
The bandwidth parameter specifies the width of the filter around the
selected frequency.
range from This value is expressed as a fraction of RPM and can
0.02 to 1.00.
Example:
If the tachometer measures a turning speed of 1800 RPM, the 1X order is
selected, and the bandwidth parameter is set to 0.10, the actual bandwidth
is 180 RPM
RP M (3 Hz), or 117710 to 11890
890 RP
RPMM (28.5 to 31.5
31.5 Hz). This is the band
b and
of frequencies that will be included in the orbit plot.
Note
Using the Band Pass mode requires a tachometer.
tachometer.
Note
The time waveform data created in band pass mode cannot be
saved.
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Orbit Orders
The orbit orders parameter is used to select the
th e maximum frequency of the
low pass filter.
filter. This setting is specified by selecting
selectin g 1X, 2X, or 3X the RPM.
The RPM can either be measured using the tachometer or entered manu-
ally using the keypad.
No. Revs
The No. Revs (Number
(Number of Revolutions) parameter
paramete r specifies the number of
ashaft revolutions
whole to acquire
number from and display
1 throughdispl
9. ay in the orbit plot. This value can be
Use Tach
The Use Tach parameter can be set to Yes or No. Select Yes to use the
tachometer to measure the RPM.
RP M. Select N
Noo to enter the RPM
RP M manually
manually.. If
the tachometer is used, the low pass filter value will be constantly updated
for changing machine speeds.
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Manual RPM
The Manual RPMRP M parameter appears
ap pears when Use T Tach
ach is set to No. It allows
manual entry of the turning speed
spe ed to use for specifying the filter range. The
RPM may be set to a value from 300 RPM to 18,000 RPM. The low pass
filter will be fixed to this value.
Data Acquisition
After all parameters are set, pressing the ENTER key will start monitoring
the filtered orbit acquisition. The analyzer screen will show a live time orbit
plot.
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Note
The phase location of this line
l ine is meaningless if
i f the tachometer
is not used in a Low Pass acquisition.
Pressing the Enter key while monitoring will “freeze” the display (“Mea-
surement Suspended” will be displayed below the plot) and the plot can
then be examined more closely. Press the Enter key a second time to
resume real-time display
display..
The cursor, up/down arrows, Exp and Dec keys are used the same manner
as for other plot types for both real-time and suspended displays. When the
plot is frozen, the function keys are activated (Low Pass mode only).
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The Save Data function key will save both channels of the time waveform
SAVE data to the current dual channel route point. The time waveform data can
DATA
then be transferred to Master Trend or RBMware as Analyze Mode data
for further analysis.
Note
The FMAX value shown in Master TrendTrend or RBMware
RB Mware is inde-
pendent of the filter setup for a filtered orbit acquisition. This
value can be used to determine the sample rate or Dt of the
time waveform data using the following relationships:
Note
The Save Data function key is only available if the current
measurement point is a dual route point.
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The Show Orbit function key will switch the display back to an orbit plot.
SHOW
ORBIT The Show A Channel function key will switch the display to a full size A
SHOW
channel time waveform plot.
A CHN
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The Show B Channel function key will switch the display to a full size B
SHOW
B CHN channel time waveform plot.
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The Show 2 Channel function key will switch the display to a dual time
SHOW
2 CHN waveform plot.
Zoom Analysis
The Model 2120A
2120A’s’s Zoom Analysis option enables yyou
ou to obtain a high res-
r es-
olution 800-line spectral plot over a narrow frequency band.
Note
The Zoom Analysis function is available
availabl e on the original Model
2120
2120 Analy
Analyzer
zer Function menu. It iiss also available
availa ble on the Model
2120A’s Expert Analysis menu as the F5 True Zoom function
key.
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1.00
0.0
190 Hz 210
Zoom Analysis spectrum with Low Cutoff set at 190 Hz, Bandwidth set at 20 Hz.
Window
Select Uniform or Hanning window. The Uniform window is sometimes
s ometimes
used for special applications; however, the Hanning window is recom-
mended for normal analyzer operation (see “Window” on page 7-267-26).
).
Averages
The Averages
Averages variable determines
de termines the number of data samples or ave
averages
rages
that are to be collected and averaged together to perform the FFT calcula-
tion.
Trig Mode
This function allows you to use the tachometer trigger mode when using
zoom analysis. When set
s et to “Tach,”
“Tach,” data collection will begin with the onc
once-
e-
per-revolution pulse from a tachometer. Select “Off” to disable the trigger
mode.
Active Channel (Model 2120-2)
This parameter allows you to select which channel will be used to collect
the spectral data:
A - data collected on channel A.
B - data collected on channel B.
Dual - data collected on both channels A and B (dual-channel
mode).
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Function Keys
Y LOG The Y Log Scale key can be used to change the Y axis (amplitude) of the
SCALE plot to a log format. Press the Y Lin Scale
Scale key to return to the linea
linearr Y axis
format.
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CPM The CPM Units key displays the frequency axis in CPM units.
UNITS
152
ORDER The Order Units key displays the frequency axis in orders.
UNITS
153
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Note
To store zoom analysis
analy sis data, return
re turn to the Ana
Analyzer
lyzer Functions
menu, and select Store Data (see “Store Data” on page 7-21.)
7-21.)
Zoom data can be stored on a normal or off route point and
dumped into the RBMware/MasterTrend database.
Note
Dual-channel data collected in the zoom analysis mode (Model
2120-2) cannot be saved to a measurement point that is speci-
fied in the RBMware/MasterT
RBMware/ MasterTrendrend database as single channel.
Attempts to do so results in saving channel A only.
only. Dual-
channel data can, however, be saved on any measurement
point specified as dual channel—including off route dual-
channel points.
Note
Only spectra can be stored with zoom analysis—trend and
waveform data are not stored.
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156
CLEAR The Clear Averages key can be used to clear out all of the previous aver-
AVERG ages, starting the averaging process over again.
RESET The Reset Frequency key returns to the setup screen.
FREQ
PAUSE The Pause key temporarily stops the measurement process. Press the Start
key to resume the measurement.
Note
Cross Channel Phase data cannot be dumped to or stored in
the RBMware/MasterTrend database.
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Lines - This parameter defines the number of lines of resolution used for
the FFT calculation. Select 100, 200, 400, 800, or 1600 lines.
Window - Select either Hanning or Uniform (shaping function) as the
window that will be applied to the waveform signal before computing the
FFT spectrum. See “Window” on page 7-26
7-26 for
for more information.
Averages - This
ages that are to beselection
collecteddetermines the number
and averaged together of
to data samples
perform or aver-
the FFT cal-
culation. Four to ten averages are recommended for normal vibration
measurement on rotating machinery.
FS Range - This field can be used to specify a fixed amplitude axis for sp
spec-
ec-
tral displays. Enter the upper amplitude value in the same units as dis-
played on the waveform plot. The same FS Range will be applied to both
A and B channels.
Enter “0.0” to instruct the analyzer to automatically scale the amplitude
axis.
Intg - - The integration mode (Intg)
(Int g) allows you to select the mode (digit
(digital
al or
analog) that will be used to convert from sensor units to data units. See
“Signal Integrator Mode” on page 4-32 for
4-32 for more information.
Units - The Units parameter specifies the units for the analyzer’s
a nalyzer’s spectrum
plot only.
Current Data
Press one of the Page keys to display data that is currently in the analyzer’s
Page scratchpad memory. Once collected, the data will stay in the scratchpad
Up
memory until another data acquisition is performed.
Page
Down
Plot Display
After data acquisition, the Full Plot Acquire
Acquire data is displayed in a dual p
plot
lot
as shown below
below..
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CHNG
The Change Plot key allows you to independently change the type of data
PLOT that is displayed in the upper and lower plots
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Note
When a spectrum or waveform is displayed on a cross-c
c ross-channel
hannel
plot, many of the function and control keys that are used to
control the plot display are available. See “Plot Display Con-
trol Keys” on page 7-5 and
7-5 and “Plot Display Function Keys” on
page 7-11 for
7-11 for descriptions of the functions.
Chapter 8
Advanced Techniques
Acoustic Analysis
Microphone Inputs
The CSI Model 2120A is capable of directly connecting to microphones
that produce an output voltage that is proportional to sound pressure level.
The specifications of the Model 2120A that relate to microphone input sig-
nals are:
• Mo
Model
del 2120A IInpu
nputt Impeda
Impedance:
nce: greater
greater tthan
han 2200K
00K Ω
• Mo
Model
del 221120A Inp
Input
ut NNois
oisee Floo
Floor:
r: 10
10 µV or bette
betterr.
CSI recommends that microphones used with the Model 2120A have an
output impedance of less than 10K ohms. In addition, the noise sensitivity
of the microphone should be such that the lowest sound level that is to be
measured translates to t o an output voltage level of greater tha
thann 1100 microvolts.
If this is not so, a microphone preamplifier should be used to amplify the
signal before it is input
in put into the Model 22120.
120. Microphone signals should be
connected to the analyzer’s multifunction input connector using a “volts
input” adapter (CSI Model 622 or 625 Adapter) shown in the following
illustration.
8-1
Setup
2120A for use with a microphone, access the Change
To set up the Model 2120A
Setup function of the Utility key. Select Sensor Type from the menu and
enter the following parameters:
Convert To ————
Units Standard
Note
The CSI model A0344MC has a built in pre-amplifier and is
powered by the
th e 21
2120.
20.
Convert To ————
Units Standard
Sensor Pwr On
8-3
When the Model 21 20A Sensor Type is set to “Microphone,” all data are
2120A
automatically displayed in dB. The sensitivity value should be entered in
volts per Pascal (a Pascal equals 1 newton per square meter). For some
microphones, determining this sensitivity can be rather difficult. Some
manufacturers specify this sensitivity in terms of the sensor output voltage
at a reference
refere nce sound press
pressure
ure level (for example, 1 volt equals 90 dB). To
To
compute sensitivity from this information, use the following formula:
V
S=
D
(2 x 10 x 10-5) (10 x 10 )
20
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Where:
S = microphone sensitivity in volts per Pascal.
D = reference sound
sound pressure level (in dB).
V = Microphone output voltage at reference sound pressure.
If a preamplifier is used with the microphone, the sensitivity of the micro-
phone must be multiplied by the gain of the preamplifier to specify the cor-
rect sensitivity value. For example, a microphone with a sensitivity of
0.06322 volts per Pascal is used with a preamplifier that has a gain of 10
0.063 10 (+20
dB). The sensitivity value entered should be 0.632.
8-5
161
7.···
.····· When you are satisfied that this peak is at the correct frequency, press
the Insert key. The analyzer will ask you to enter the reference
refere nce sound
level (in dB) of the calibrator. Enter this reference sound pressure
level, and the analyzer will recompute the microphone sensitivity and
display the results. It will also correct the value that was previously
entered for sensitivity in order to account for the calibration.
Note
This new sensitivity will be used for all subsequent data collec-
tion.
A-Weighting
The A-Weighting feature applies a shape curve to the acquired frequency
spectrum that approximates the frequency sensitivity of the human ear.
This feature is typically used only for microphone signals, and is used when
the perceived “loudness” of the spectral lines is desired.
Note
The Low Cutoff parameter on the Acquire Spectrum menu
only determines the minimum frequency for the Overall calcu-
lation. The maximum Frequency parameter is not used.
Note
When printing third octave spectra using the Model 720
Printer Adapter, the associated third octave values will be
printed in addition to the spectrum.
A-Weighting
The A-Weighting feature applies a shape curve to the acquired frequency
spectrum that approximates the frequency sensitivity of the human ear.
This feature is typically used only for microphone signals when the per-
ceived “loudness” of the spectral lines is desired.
• S ync
ynchron
hronous
tion—it ous ave
averagi
reduces it.raging
Thengamount
does no
not
oft elimi
eliminate
nate non-sy
reduction non-sync
nchro
depends hronou
on nous
the snumber
vibra-
vibra-
of averages you take, and can be computed from the following for-
mula:
redu
reduct
ctio
ion
n fac
facto
torr = numb
number
er of av
aver
erag
ages
es
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ly, you will very quickly get to the point of diminishing returns.
FS Range 0.0
A-Weight No
Demodulate No
• When tthe
he synch
synchron
ronous
ous aavera
veraging
ging p
proc
rocess
ess is ccomp
omplete
lete,, the average
averaged
d
spectrum is automatically displayed.
dis played. If Display Waveform
Waveform is selected
using the Page key or the Analyze key function, the synchronously
averaged waveform will be displayed.
Note
The waveform is limited to a maximum of 4096 points,
point s, which
corresponds to a 1600-line spectrum. More lines may be used
in the frequency analysis but cannot be saved in the waveform.
• Synchro
ynchronou
nouss avera
averaging
ging au
autom
tomatic
atically
ally adjus
adjusts
ts for speed
speed vari
variatio
ations
ns of
the machine, typically from one half to twice the initial speed. The
averaged spectrum will always show the 1x, 2x, 3x, (etc.) RPM peaks
at a frequency that corresponds to the average machine RPM during
the measurement process.
Order Tracking
Order tracking is an averagin
averagingg technique that allows the Model 2120A
2120A to
automatically adjust its data acquisition to account for the changes in the
turning speed (RPM) of a machine. It is used primarily on variable speed
machines. Because
machine faults oftenofget
the“smeared”
varying speed, the peaks
over many associated
frequencies onwith certain
the spectral
display.
As a result, it is often very difficult to determine which peak is associated
with 1xRPM, 2xRPM,
2xRP M, etc., and usually impossible to identify bearing fault
frequencies, belt frequencies, and other characteristic fault frequencies.
Order tracking allows the Model 22120A
120A to automatically adjust for changes
in RPM so that these peaks do not get smeared. The result will appear to
the analyst as if the machine were operating at a steady speed.
Order tracking can be used only when you have a tachometer providing a
once-per-rev pulse. The vibration signal that is measured by the Model
2120A
2120A is automatic
automatically
ally adjusted based
bas ed on the time in
interval
terval between eac
e ach
h of
these pulses. As the machine speeds up (and the tachometer pulse time
interval becomes shorter), the vibration signal is automatically stretched
out (like a rubber band) over each revolution of the machine. If the
machine slows down, the signal is compressed together.
This automatic “stretching” of the signal causes vibration peaks that are
related to the machine turning speed to always be at the same frequency
fre quency in
the spectrum—even if the
t he machine speeds up or slows down. Each peak will
be displayed at a frequency corresponding to the average machine RPM
during the analysis.
Note
To remove possible confusion concerning the correct “speed,”
the Order Tracking spectrum is normally displayed with the
frequency axis in orders (multiples of the initial turning speed).
sp eed).
Init Setup No
Averaging Mode Order Track
Trig Mode (automatically set to Tach)
Trig Level 0 (this parameter is ignored)
%Pre Trig 0 (this parameter is ignored)
FS Range 0.0
A-Weight No
Demodulate No
Impact Testing
A mechanical impact test is used to determine and measure the resonant
frequency of a mechanical structure. In the case
c ase of machinery, impact tests
can be used to identify resonant
res onant frequency at or near running sspeed
peed which
which
may
used be causing excessive
to determine stiffnessvibration. In other
and damping structures,inimpact
requirements tests
order to can be
eliminate
or reduce the amplification effects of the resonant frequency.
Most structures have one (or more) characteristic frequency at which they
prefer to vibrate. At this frequency (called the “resonant” frequency) the
damping of mechanical vibrations in the structure is very weak. Vibration
at this frequency is relatively easy to excite and once excited, tends to take
a relatively long time to
t o decay.
decay. This can amplify the severity
se verity of other vibra-
tion sources such as imbalance or misalignment.
To measure the resonant frequency, the structure should be excited with a
vibration source that contains a mixture of many frequencies. The frequen-
cies that are near the
t he resonance will take a much longer time to decay than
the other frequencies and the structure will “ring” at this resonant fre-
quency. The Model 2120A can then be used to analyze this ringing fre-
quency that corresponds to the resonant frequency of the structure.
A type of vibration that contains many vibration frequencies is a sharp
impact (sometimes called an impulse). This is the standard excitation force
for measurement of resonant frequencies and is usually generated by
sharply impacting the structure with a rubber mallet.
Note
A single-channel measurement can only be used to record the
impact and identify the resonant frequency (or frequencies) of
a structure. A dual-channel measurement is required to mea-
sure the amplification of a resonant frequency, determine stiff-
ness and damping, and to confirm that the recorded frequency
is indeed a resonance and not some other background vibra-
tion.
Note
A dual-channel Model 2120A
2120A with the Advanced Two Channel
special purpose program and an instrumented force hammer is
required for dual-channel impact testing.
If the sensor type needs to be modified, set each parameter to its proper
value.
Caution!
Do not press the Reset
Rese t key when you are finished changing the sensor
setup as this will reset the sensor parameters to the values that were
loaded with the currently selected route.
3. ···Set
··· Set u
up
p the analys
analysis
is paramet
parameters
ers as foll
follows:
ows:
Frequency (any value desired, typically 500 Hz)
Low Cutoff 0
Lines (any value desired, typically 400)
Window (see following notes, typically Hanning)
Averages (any value desired, typically 4)
Init Setup No
Averaging Mode Normal
Trig Mode (see following notes, typically Pre Trig)
Trig Level (see following notes, typically 1.00)
% Pre Trig 50.0
FS Range 0.0 (Expected peak input)
A-Weight No
Demodulate No
Note
In some cases, FS Range should be specified for impact tests
to avoid overloading the analyzer input circuits when the
signal suddenly changes from its ambient level to that caused
by the impact.
Note
Trig Mode should normally be set to Pre TrigTrig for best results.
re sults.
However, Pre Trig can be used only if the Frequency param-
eter is less than 1,000 Hz. If you wish to analyze a frequency
higher than
th an 1,000 Hz, you must set T
Trig
rig Mode to Normal,
Normal,
which allows analysis up to 80,000 Hz.
Note
The Trig Level and FS Range parameters can be adjusted
using the peak impact values observed while monitoring the
time waveform.
Note
If the analyzer screen never displays the “Signal Overload”
message, but seems to be hung up in the “No Trigger”
Trigger” state, the
problem is likely to be that the Trig Level parameter is set at
too high of a value. In this case, you should press the Analyze
key, select Acquire Spectrum again, and decrease the Trig
Level parameter (by a factor of two). Then repeat the proce-
dure starting at step 4.
Note
If the analyzer screen always displays the “Signal Overload”
message after each impact and never starts collecting
collect ing data, the
problem is likely to be that the Trig Level parameter is set at
too low a value. In this case, you should press the
th e Analyze key,
select Acquire
parameter (by aSpectrum again,
factor of two). andrepeat
Then increase
thethe Trig Level
procedure
starting at step 4.
Note
Always wait for the analyzer to display the “No
“No Trigger”
Trigger” mes-
sage before impacting the structure. This indicates that the
trigger circuit is properly armed.
5. ···After
··· After all aver
averages
ages have been acq
acquired,
uired, the averaged
averaged frequ
frequency
ency
spectrum of the impact data will be displayed.
The amplitude axis of the spectral plot can be
b e expanded or contracted
using the up/down arrow keys. The left/right arrow keys can be used
to move the cursor in order to identify the frequencies of the largest
peaks which will represent resonant frequencies. The time waveform
of the last impact can also be examined by pressing the Analyze key
and selecting Display Waveform.
Chapter 9
Technical Notes
Data Units
For each type of dynamic vibration unit (acceleration, velocity, displace-
ment, or nonstandard) or frequency, data collected with the Model 2120A
machinery analyzer can be displayed in various forms.
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9-1
For conversion to dB, the RMS values are divided by the reference value
(i.e. dB reference), the
t he logarithm (base 10) is taken of the ratio, and then the
resulting log value is multiplied by 20.
Saving As Default
These values can be used for either the off route or Analyze modes. Nor-
F1 mally, once the Reset key has been pressed to return to the normal route
mode, the reference values return to those that are specified in the RBM-
ware/MasterT
ware/Maste rTrend
rend database. However, the new values cacann be saved as the
analyzer’s defaults by pressing the F1 key while the Define Data Units
screen is being displayed.
Overall Calculation
Several methods of calculating the overall vibration level are provided in
the Model 2120A analyzer. Digital Overall is the mode used for normal
analyzer operation—all other methods are used only for special applica-
tions. The Model 2120A overall vibration level methods are:
Digital Overall - The overall vibration level is calculated from the spec-
trum over the frequency band between the specified lower frequency and
maximum frequency. If the lower frequency is less than the lower limit of
two times the frequency resolution of the spectrum, then vibration values
below this lower limit are not included.
Analog Overall - The overall vibration level is directly
dir ectly measured from an
RMS-to-DC converter circuit that has a frequency bandwidth of approxi-
mately 1 Hz to 80,000 Hz.
True Peak
mining Overall - The
the maximum overall
(peak) valuevibration
within thelevel
timeis waveform
calculated over
by deter-
all
blocks used in the spectrum averages.
Average Peak Overall - The overall vibration level is calculated by deter-
det er-
mining the maximum (peak) value within the time waveform of each anal-
ysis block. These peak values are then averaged for the specified number
of analysis averages. (This method simulates the averaging method imple-
mented in older types of analog vibration panel meters.)
Note
True Peak
when the units Averageis Peak
andqualifier set to modes
Peak ormay only
Pk-Pk, bethe
and selected
global
overall measurement mode is set to digital.
Note
Beginning with MasterTrend
MasterTrend 3.3
3.300 and firmware version 7.07,
the global overall
overal l mode can be set within MasterTrend’s
MasterTrend’s Route
program module. In RBMware, the selections can be over-
ridden on a measurement point basis.
Downloading Firmware
The software that controls the operation
opera tion of the analyzer (firmware) is stored
in Random Access Memory (RAM). The most recent version of the firm-
ware is downloaded into the analyzer before being shipped. The firmware
number is displayed
taining the firmware isonsupplied
the analyzer’s startup
with each newscreen. A floppy
analyzer disk con-
and firmware
upgrade.
This firmware can be reloaded into the analyzer at any time for firmware
upgrades, or for reinstallation in the unlikely event that RAM information
has been erased. Firmware is installed into the analyzer via communica-
tions with a personal computer and does not require disassembly of the
analyzer.
Caution!
Reloading firmware will erase all data and DLP’s stored
s tored to the
internal memory card. Verify that no essential data are in the analyzer
before proceeding with the following procedur
procedure.
e.
Note
Reloading firmware does not have any affect on the external
memory card. However, the DLP’s (Downloadable Programs)
and routes may not be compatible with newer version of firm-
ware. Verify
Verify all route data and jobs associated with DLP’s have
been transferred to the database before proceeding.
Note
CSI does recommend re-initializing the external card after
loading new firmware.
Download Procedure
The following procedure should
sh ould be followed to download firmware into the
analyzer:
1.····Connect the Model 2120A analyzer to the COM1 port of the
Note
CSI recommends that all memory cards be re-initialized after
downloading a numerical revision/upgrade to the analyzer’s
firmware. (This does not apply to the smaller updates to the
firmware noted with letter-based increases.)
Calibration
To ensure maximum measurement accuracy, each Model 2120A
machinery analyzer is thoroughly calibrated by CSI before shipping, and
the results of the calibration are recorded on the calibration tag that is
shipped withallow
tion routine the analyzer. The to
the firmware values entered for
compensate intoany
theminor
analyzer’s
err orscalibra-
errors in mea-
surement that may beb e caused by component tolerances within the analyzer.
analyzer.
The calibration values are stored in the analyzer in an EEPROM and pro-
tected from accidental erasure.
era sure. N
Normally,
ormally, you do not need to modify these
values unless they have somehow become corrupted in the analyzer’s
memory. In this rare case, the calibration values would simply be entered
into the analyzer using the values recorded on the calibration tag.
Note
For accurate results, the Model 22120A
120A should be periodically
periodic ally
recalibrated. CSI
CS I recommends that the analyzer be returned to
the factory once every year for this recalibration procedure.
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165
166
Calibration 9-7
Set DC Offsets
These four parameters are associated
associate d with the DC measurement offset, the
analog RMS to DC converter offset, and the positive/negative battery test
offset.
167
Note
When entering negative numbers, enter the number first and
then press the +– key to enter the negative sign.
If pole corrections
corre ctions are enabled (Apply Poles field set to “Yes”),
“Yes”), the specified
lower frequency for correction willnot
be used not
n ot only for analog integration
but also for digital integration. Do enable
enable pole corrections for normal
route mode unless there are special requirements for measurements.
Calibration 9-9
Chapter 10
Program Description
The optional Cascade
Casca de special function program allows the Model 2120A
2120A
machinery analyzer to rapidly capture and display continuous FFT calcu-
lations using a predefined number of sampling blocks. Cascade displays the
acquired data using a waterfall graphic display that provides a pseudo 3-D
effect.
The Cascade program can assist in determining resonant frequencies
during coastdown/start-ups and in catching transient events caused by
changes in loads or processes during normal operation.
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Note
For information on loading the Cascade program into the ana-
lyzer, see “Load Downloadable Program (DLP)” on page 4-5.
4-5.
10-1
Program Restart
After the program has been activated, the analyzer will automatically
return to the Cascade program after you turn analyzer power on. While the
analyzer is on, pressing the Reset key at any time will also restart the pro-
gram. The analyzer will remain in this program until it is deactivated by
selecting another program from the Program Select menu.
Note
The analyzer must be set to the active card that contains the
special function program in order to access the program (Select
Card for Program function under the Utility key’s Memory
Card menu selection).
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Caution!
If you have important data residing in scratchpad
scratchpad memory that has not
been saved, do not press the analyzer’s “5” key at the screen shown
above. Pressing the “5” key erases the scratchpad
scratchpad memory and the data
cannot be retrieved. See “Saving Data”
D ata” on page
pa ge 10-16
10-16 for
for information
on saving Cascade data.
170
Frequency
The Frequency parameter sets the upper frequency limit for the spectral
collection—from 10 to 40,000 Hz (600 to 2,400,000 CPM). The Frequency
parameter, in conjunction with the Low Cutoff parameter, establishes the
bandwidth of the spectral measurement.
Note
The Model 2120A uses pre-defined frequency values for data
acquisition. When specifying a value for Frequency and Low
Cutoff, the analyzer will select the next highest
highes t pre-defined fre-
quency value.
Low Cutoff
This parameter sets the low frequency limit for the spectral collection. The
limits for the Low Cutoff parameter vary according to the number of lines
of resolution and the upper Frequency that have been selected. ToTo set Low
Cutoff to the lowest possible frequency, enter a zero (0)—the analyzer will
automatically use the lowest value.
Note
If the user-entered frequency
frequenc y value is too low, the program will
automatically adjust the value
v alue to the lowest possible fre
frequency
quency..
Lines
The Lines variable defines the number of lines of resolution (100, 200, or
400) used for the FFT calculation. When selecting the lines of resolution,
keep in mind that the 100-line mode provides the fastest data collection
while the 400-line mode provides the highest resolution.
Window
Select Uniform or Hanning window
win dow.. The Hanning window is recom-
mended for normal analyzer operation.
# Blocks
This parameter specifies the number of spectra that are to be collected and
displayed.
Sample Type
This function controls the method used to start the collection of each snap-
shot of acquired data.
Continuous - The collection of each snapshot of data is started as
quickly as possible.
Delta Time - Each snapshot of data is started at specified time
intervals.
Delta RP
Delta RPM M - Each snapshot of data is started at specified RPM
intervals.
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Note
If a tachometer is connected to the analyzer, the RPM will
always be measured—regardless
meas ured—regardless of the TTach
ach Start setting.
Dly/Secs
Delay/Seconds enables you to set a programmed minimum delay (in sec-
onds) to occur between each acquired spectrum. The delay period is from
the start of the current acquisition to the start of the next.
A minimum delay always exists due to the processing time that th at is required
to complete the current acquisition. The analyzer takes this minimum delay
into consideration and adjusts accordingly so that the total delay equals the
specified time period. If the programmed delay setting is less than the time
required for acquisition, no programmed delay will be used.
RPM Mode
When Sample Type
Type is specified as “Delta RP
RPM,”
M,” this function specifies the
type of RPM change required to be detected as a sample trigger.
+ RPM changes are detected in the increasing direction.
– RPM changes are detected in the decreasing direction.
Note
The accuracy of RPM calculations is approximately 0.1%;
therefore, values less than 0.1 for Delta RPM are not recom-
mended.
Force RPM
Select “Yes”
“Yes” to force RPM
RP M measurement regardle
regardless
ss of other settings. When
set to “No,” RPM may be measured if tachometer pulses exist and RPM
data are collected faster than spectral data.
FS Range
Full Scale Range determines the signal input range of the analyzer. When
set to zero (0), the full-scale range is established by the analyzer’s autorange
autorang e
function. Alternatively, the full-scale range
rang e can be set manually by entering
the desired value in the FS Range field.
The units used for Full Scale Range is determined by the integration mode
of the analyzer (see “Signal Integrator Mode” on page 4-324-32).
). When using
digital integration, Full Scale Range uses the same units as that specified for
the sensor (see “Sensor Type” on page 4-16
4-16).
). When using analog integra-
tion, Full Scale Range uses the same units as the spectral plot (see “Viewing
a Single Spectrum” on page 10-1 0-155).
A-Weight
The A-Weighting
A-Weighting feature
fea ture is used p
primarily
rimarily for acoustic applications where
a shape curve is applied to the frequency spectrum to approximate the fre-
quency sensitivity
sensitiv ity of tthe
he human ear
ear.. Answer “No”
“No” to di
disable
sable A-Weighting.
A-Weighting.
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Demodulate
Select “Yes”
“Yes” to use the analy
analyzer’s
zer’s built-in demodulator. The intern
internal
al
demodulator uses a high-pass filter to remove all components in the signal
below 600 Hz. The signal is then amplified and amplitude demodulated
resulting in a low frequency signal that consists of the envelope of the orig-
inal signal. See “Demodulate” on page 5-15-133 for more information.
PeakVue
Select “Yes”
“Yes” to use the built-in peak value (P
(PeakVue)
eakVue) analyzer
analy zer.. The input
signal is passed through a selectable
selecta ble bandpass or high-pass filter (PreFilter),
and then sampled with the peak detector. The resulting signal is then used
to generate the spectrum. PeakVue uses the same nine pre-defined fre-
quency ranges as used for the demodulator
demodulator..
Note
The Demodulate and PeakVue functions cannot be used
simultaneously.
PreFilter
This field is used to specify the filters for use with either the Demodulator
or the PeakVue function.
functi on. A
Available
vailable filters are shown below.
below.
Collecting Data
After the collection parameters have been set up on the Cascade Setup
menu, press the Enter key to begin data collection. The analyzer screen
sc reen will
display the number of blocks remaining to be acquired.
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Note
The data acquisition process may be prematurely stopped at
any time during acquisition byb y pressing the Enter key
key.. The ana-
lyzer will then display all of the data that have been collected
up to that point.
Displaying Data
After the data for all of the specified blocks have been acquired, the ana-
lyzer will display the data in cascade plot mode.
Four-plot
Four-plot display mode.
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Page Page
To advance to the n
next
ext higher page of spectra, press
p ress the Page Up key.
key. T
To
o
Up Down display the previous page of spectra, press the Page Down key.
The left/right arrow keys enable you to scroll through the spectra in incre-
ments of approximately
appr oximately one-quarter of the number of plotted spectra. To
scroll forward, press the right arrow key; to scroll backward, press the left
arrow key.
Note
The Page keys are also available in the four-plot mode to dis-
play the next/previous set of spectral data.
The
plot, Up/Down arrow
respect ively.
respectively . keys increase or decrease the amplitude scale of the
,;\%
The Exp key expands the display of spectral plots—decreasing the number
Exp of plots shown. With the cursor off, the display is expanded from the center
of the plot. With the cursor on, the display is expanded from the current
cursor position.
The Dec key compresses the display of spectral plots—increasing the
*#&@
Dec number of plots shown. With
With the cursor off, the display is compressed
compres sed from
the center of the plot. With the cursor on, the display is compressed from
the current cursor position.
When the cursor is active on the cascade display, the F5 function key can
F5 be used to center the plot at the current cursor location without plot expan-
sion or compression. This function
func tion does not change the total number of dis-
played spectra; the spectra are shifted
shift ed up or down in o
order
rder to center the plot
at the cursor position.
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Note
For information on spectral display function keys, see “Spec-
tral Plots” on page 3-26.
3-26.
Saving Data
A single spectrum or any number of selected spectra from the cascade dis-
play can be saved and stored with a measurement point of a machine, in
either route or off-route mode, and downloaded into the RBMware/Mas-
terTrend database. before
that was displayed The saved data the
entering are Cascade
assigned special
to the measurement point
function program.
To save data, press the analyzer’s F6 function key while the cascade plot is
F6 being displayed. The program will then display the Save Cascade Data
menu where you can specify the spectra to be saved.
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To save a group of spectra within the cascade plot, enter the first and last
collection block numbers of the group of spectra into the respective First
Spectrum and Last Spectrum fields. These spectra
spe ctra and all blocks in between
will then be stored by pre
pressing
ssing the Ent
Enter
er key
key.. T
To
o save a single spectr
spectrum,
um,
enter the collection block number of the desired spectrum into both fields
and then press the Enter key.
Note
If no routes have been loaded into the analyzer, data cannot be
saved. The analyzer will display
displ ay an error message if an attempt
is made to save data without an active route or off-route point.
In this case, you may access the analyzer’s off-route mode
(usingmode,
route the Program Select
and then key),
return to define a point,
the Cascade enter the
program off-
(again
using the Program Select key) to save the data as previously
described.
Note
Data that have been saved
sav ed in route memory can be recalled for
display using the “Display Spectrum” option under the Ana-
lyze key function. See “Display Spectr
Spectrum/Display
um/Display Waveform”
on page 7-2 for
7-2 for additional information.
Error Messages
The following error messages may be encountered when attempting to col-
lect or save data while using the Cascade program.
The analyzer’s memory is too full to save all of the requested spectra. You
may save data by either reducing the total number of spectra or by
removing stored data from the analyzer.
Appendix A
The way that measurements are carried out by the Model 2120A
Machinery Analyzer is determined
deter mined by the settings of Control Parameters 1
& 2 (Utility key-Operational Parameters), the Group/Channel Enable
option (Utility key-Measurement Mode), and whether the Enter key or
sensor button is used to start a measurement. Data collection
colle ction is started/con-
tinued according to the following table.
Off On Triax
Group/Chan Enable Sensor Enter Sensor Enter Sensor Enter
Button Key Button Ke
Key
y Button Key
Control Parameter 1 = Off
Control Parameter 2 = Off 1 1 1 1 1 1
Control Parameter 1 = Off 2 2 2 2 2 2
Control Parameter 2 = On
Control Parameter 1 = On 3 1 7 1 7 1
Control Parameter 2 = Off
Control Parameter 1 = On 4 2 8 2 8 2
Control Parameter 2 = On
Control Parameter 1 = Off 5 5 2 2 9 9
Control Parameter 2 = Auto
Control Parameter 1 = On 6 5 8 2 10 9
Control Parameter 2 = Auto
A-1
Group/Chan Enable On
1. Afte
Afterr the
the se
sens
nsor
or bu
butt
tton
on is ppre
ress
ssed
ed::
• if curr
current
ent poi
point
nt has no
nott been pr
previousl
eviouslyy measu
measured,
red, data are collected
collected
as described in number 1 above.
• if curr
current
ent poin
pointt has bee
been
n previo
previously
usly measured,
measured, the nex
nextt point in mul-
mul-
tiple measurement
there pointpoints
are no remaining sequence
in theis sequence,
found, set the
up and
nextdisplayed.
available If
measurement point is selected.
2. Afte
Afterr the
the se
sens
nsor
or bu
butt
tton
on is ppre
ress
ssed
ed::
• if cu
curren
rrentt point
point has no
nott been pr
previo
eviousl
uslyy measured
measured,, data aare
re collect
collected
ed
as described in number 2 above.
• if cu
curren
rrentt point
point has be
been
en previo
previousl
uslyy measure
measured,
d, the n
next
ext point
point in m
mul-
ul-
tiple measurement point sequence is found, set up and displayed. If
there are no remaining points in the sequence, the next available
measurement point is selected.
Note
If the current point is the first one in a multiple measurement
point sequence, data collection begins with the press of the
Enter key/sensor button. Otherwise, the first point in the
sequence is located, set up and displayed. The Enter key/
sensor button must then be pressed again to start data collec-
tion.
Note
After completion of data collection, the next point in the mul-
tiple measurement point sequence is located, set up, and dis-
played. When all points in the sequence have been measured,
the analyzer will then select the next available point.
A-3
Note
If the current point is the first one in a multiple measurement
point sequence, data collection begins with the press of the
Enter key/sensor button. Otherwise, the first point in the
sequence is located, set up and displayed.
Note
A triaxial accelerometer must be connected to the analyzer’s
input port (see “Multifunction Input Connector” on page 2-2)
2-2)
before using the Group/Chan Enable “TRIAX” option.
Appendix B
Technical Specifications
Hardware Specifications
Physical Dimensions
Height: 273.1 mm (10.75 inches)
Width: 174.6 mm (6.875 inches)
Depth: 38.1 m (1.5 inches)
Weight: 2.15 kg (4.75 pounds)
Environmental Limits
Temperature: -10° to 50° C (15° to 120° F)
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
Power Supply
Battery: rechargeable,
re chargeable, 77.2V
.2V battery pack
Capacity: 4.5 amp-hours (2.4 amp-hours for the original 2120)
Recharge time: 2 1/2 hours nominal
Operation time: approximately
appr oximately 11 to 14 14 hours of normal route usage on a
full charge (10 hours for the original
ori ginal 21
2120)
20)
LCD Display
Type: Supertwist liquid crystal display
Display siz e: 76.2
size:
Dot resolution: 320x 10
101.6
1.6 mm
x 240 (3.0 x 4.0 inches)
pixels
Electroluminescent backlighting
Keypad
41 keys including six function keys
Electroluminescent backlighting
B-1
Input Specifications
Input Signals
A 2-milliampere, 20-volt (nominal), constant-current power supply inside
the analyzer powers sensors such as accelerometers. Depending upon the
type of input
available selected, the constant-current power supply can be made
or bypassed.
Full Scale Input Level
Channel A Channel B
The full-scale vibration level depends upon the type of sensor used and its
sensitivity. Full-scale vibration level is +/- 90 g’s when using a 100-millivolt-
per-g accelerometer. ForFor small signals, full-scale rang
rangee is lowered in binary
steps from 1 to 1024 for improved signal-to-noise rat ratio.
io. S
Selection
election of proper
full-scale range occurs automatically at the beginning of every analysis and
is called “autoranging.”
Input Impedance: greater than 125K ohms
Input Signal Types
Dynamic signals: Single channel
DC signals: Single channel
RPM
RPM/tach
/tach
Keypad signal:
entry: FullTTL pulse
alphanumeric capability
Temperature input: CSI infrared sensor or thermocouple
Input Sensor Types
Portable sensors: accelerometers, velocity probes, RPM/tachometer
probes, temperature sensors.
Installed sensors: Any vibration or dynamic sensor with a voltage output;
any DC-type signal.
Tachometer Input
The tachometer input measures a once-per-rev pulse. This capability lets
the analyzer measure RPM and synchronous vibration and phase.
RPM range: 6 to 1100,000
00,000 RPM
Tach input level: TTL compatible (0 to +5 volt pulse)
Triaxial Sensor Input
Top panel multifunction input connector allows direct connection and
sequencing of triaxial signal.
Autoranging
The Model 2120A automatically scans the input signal for each measure-
ment. The analyzer sets the input range to maximize the dynamic resolu-
tion.
Demodulator and PeakVue
Built-in demodulator and PeakVue function.
B-3
Prefilters
The following filters are available
av ailable for use with the demodulator or PeakVue
function.
Measurement Specifications
Frequency Analysis
A/D converter: 16 bits of accuracy
Dynamic range: Greater than 96 dB
Number ofmodes:
Averaging averages: 1 to 9999
normal, peak hold, order tracking, negative averaging
Resolution:
Reso lution: 100, 200, 400, 800, 11600,
600, 3200, or 6400 lines o
off resolution
resolution
and 1/3 octave
Freque
Frequency
ncy rang
range:
e: DC to 10 Hz minimum
minimum
DC to 80 kHz maximum
Response: flat to DC for non-integrated and DC-coupled signals;
optional AC coupling -3 dB at 1 Hz
Automatic Integrator Correction feature allows precise measurement of
low frequency vibrations down to 0.2 Hz.
Full-scale range: 3mV to 21V
Noise floor:
floor: typically less than 0.5 µV for a 400-line spectrum at 1000
1000 Hz
maximum frequency
Windows: Hanning or uniform
Data Storage Capacity
Internal memory: 512 kilobytes
External memory: 512
512 kilobytes tto
o 8 MB usin
usingg SRAM (PCMCIA) external
card
Number of Stored Spectra
Can store 1,000 400-line spectra for each MB of memory. Generally, with
spectra, waveform, and trend
tren d parameters, 1 MB is sufficient for 200 to 300
measurement points.
B-5
Output
Communications
2120A communicates with Intel® microprocessor-based per-
The Model 2120A
sonal computers that have an RS232 serial
seria l link. Baud rates may be selected
from 300 up to 11
115.2K.
5.2K. Remote links via modem are fully supported.
Printer
RS232 interface communicates with IBM graphics compatible dot matrix
printers using optional adapter (Model 720 Printer Interface).
Virtual printer provides printing through a personal computer to any
graphics printer
p rinter..
Appendix C
C-1
11 Tr
Tra
ansmi
nsmitt ((fo
forr CSI
CSI Mod
Modem on
only
ly))
12 Rece
Receiv
ive
e (for
for CSI
CSI Mod
Modem onl
nly)
y)
13 +5.0 Volts
14 Sensor Button
15 Triax Input #1
16 Analog Ground
17 +20.0 Volts
18 Tria
Triax
x IInp
nput
ut #2 an
and
d Chan
Channe
nell B In
Inpu
putt
19 Triax Input #3
20 Connected to 06 and 08
21 Acc
cce
elero
lerome
mete
terr Sig
ign
nal In
Inpu
putt
22 Analog Ground
23 Volts In (Signal In
Inp
put)
24 Analog Ground
25 <Reserved>
LEMO to Model
connector 2115
1 Shield 16
22
2 Brown 14
3 Red 21
4 Black 24
5 Yellow 23
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C-3
182
C-5
Glossary
Acceleration
the rate of change of velocity
ve locity of a mechanical system. Usually measured in
units of g (or sometimes G) in English units;
1 g = 386.4 in/s2 = 32.2 ft/s2
The international standard unit is m/s2;
1 g = 9.806 m/s2
The sensor used to measure acceleration is the accelerometer.
Acoustic
the study of the characteristics of sound emitted by machinery
machinery.. The Model
2120A can measure and analyze overall sound intensity levels as well as
narrowband spectra and third octave bands.
Alarm
an indication that the vibration characteristics of a machine have changed
in a significant manner.
Alarm Limits
represent amplitude levels
lev els that indicate an ala
alarm
rm condition on the machine
machine
being monitored. The Mo
Modeldel 2120A
2120A allows alarm
ala rm limits to be specified for
the overall
Limits level and for to
are downloaded each
theofanalyzer
the individual vibration
from the parameter
parameters.
MasterTrend s. Alarm
database
during the route load process.
Alarm Status
the status message that displays on each measurement point screen that
indicates the alarm status of this particular point.
Aliasing
an effect that results in erroneous frequency spectra
spec tra when the frequency of
the signal being sampled is more than 0.5 times the sampling rate. The
Model 2120A includes anti-aliasing filters that eliminate these errors.
G-1
Amplitude
the magnitude (RMS, peak, peak-to-peak, average, or dc) of a measured
signal.
Analog Integration
a method of converting from acceleration to the equivalent velocity signal
or converting
Analog a velocity
integration signal to
is superior to the
the equivalent
equivalent digital
displacement
methodsignal.
as it pro-
duces much less low-frequency components in the vibration spectrum.
Analysis Parameters
divides the frequency spectrum into bands that are individually measured
and analyzed.
Analysis Parameter Sets
includes up to 12 individual analysis parameters, and also contains instruc-
tions that tell the machinery analyzer how to acquire data.
Autoranging
the process of automatically adjusting the input gain of an analyzer to
match the amplitude of a signal. Optimizes the use of the
th e dynamic range of
the analyzer and improves signal-to-noise ratio.
Averaging
a method of collecting data where the spectra are averaged together to
eliminate random noise.
A-Weighting
a frequency spectrum shaping that is applied to frequency spectra in acous-
tics. The effect is designed to approximate the way that the human ear per-
ceives the loudness of sound. Sound levels are reduced at low frequencies
and at very high frequencies where the ear is less sensitive. There are
national and international standards for A-weighting.
Bandwidth
the analysis frequency
fre quency range over which data will be collected.
collecte d. For
For normal
route measurements, this is listed by the “BW =” parameter located on the
screen display. It can be specified as a frequency range in Hz, as an order-
G-2
Baud Rate
unit of speed for data transmission over a serial communications link. The
Model 2120A
2120A ssupports
upports baud rates from 300 to 5757.6K
.6K baud.
Bode Plot
a graphic plot that shows how the 1xRPM amplitude and phase have
varied with
startup the RPMof
or coastdown ofaamachine
machine.and
These are always
are used measured
to identify over a
sha ft resonances
shaft
and other signal characteristics.
Coherence
A function of frequency which describes the degree of linear relationship
between two signals. Used to assess cross-channel measurement quality,
locate noise sources, and to check out transmission paths.
CPM
cycles per minute. Favored by many in machine
machine vibration analysis because
the vibration caused by unbalance shows up at a frequency in CPM equal
to the RPM of the shaft. 60 cycles per minute (CPM) is equivalent to one
(1) cycle per second which equals one (1) hertz.
Crest Factor
the ratio of peak to RMS levels of a signal. A single-frequency signal has a
crest factor of 1.41
1.414; random noise has a crest factor of approximately
approximate ly 3; sig-
nals with impulsive content have higher crest factor values. The crest factor
can be used to check for impacting, such as caused by rolling bearing
defects.
CSICOM
MasterTrend’s communications pr
MasterTrend’s program
ogram that enable
enabless the host computer to
transfer routes and data to and from the analyzer.
Cursor
a manually controlled marker that can be moved across the plot display
indicating frequency and amplitude at the cursor location.
G-3
Decibels (dB)
a logarithmic system of non-dimensional units that measures the size of a
quantity relative to a reference level. Any quantity can be measured in this
way, as can any two quantities with the same dimensions be compared
using decibel measure.
Given a reference power (amplitude squared) level Wref , any other power
quantity W, having the same dimensions, may be expressed in decibels
using the formula:
W
dB = 10log10
Wref
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Digital Integration
a method of converting acceleration to velocity or velocity to displacement
displa cement
by first collecting the spectral data and then digitally converting the spectra
at each frequency. Digital integration is less desirable than analog integra-
tion as it produces low-frequency components within the spectra. Digital
integration is included in the Model 2120A to be compatible with data col-
lected with the older Model 22100
100 Machinery Analyzer.
Displacement
refers to the distance that an object
obje ct has moved, usually measured in mils or
microns. Displacement is often measured from eddy current probes and
represents the physical movement of a rotating shaft.
Sometimes accelerometers or velocity probes are used, and the data is inte-
grated into displacement. In this case, movement represents the relative
displacement of the machine casing where the probe is mounted.
G-4
Downloadable
the method used in the Model 2120A
2120A to load the control software (firm-
ware) into the analyzer’s memory from a computer
computer.. The Model 21
2120’s
20’s firm-
ware can therefore be easily updated without disassembly or electronic
component replacement.
G-5
Hanning
a shaping function applied to a time record before the FFT is calculated in
order to smooth out end effects and reduce leakage in the spectrum. Usu-
ally the default window type to use when analyzing continuous signals
because of the compromise between frequency discrimination and leakage
suppression.
Harmonic
an integer multiple of a fundamental frequency.
Harmonic Marker
a marker that appears on a spectral display to indicate the harmonic peaks
of a fundamental peak.
Hertz
a unit of frequency equal to cycles per second (CPS), usually abbreviated
as Hz. One (1) hertz is equivalent to one (1) cycle
c ycle per second, whi
whicch equals
60 cycles per minute (CPM).
HFD
high-frequency detection; the amplitude of vibration in G’s over a broad
frequency band from 5 kHz up to 20 kHz or greater.
ICM
Influence Coefficient Method; the method used by the analyzer to calculate
balancing solutions.
Impact Test
a type of test used to investigate the properties of a structure, in which the
structure is caused to vibrate by an impulsive load from an instrumented
hammer, and the vibratory response is picked up by a vibration transducer.
Integrator
see Signal Integration Mode.
Lines
the number of lines of resolution used for the spectrum calculation. Reso-
lution (in Hz) equals maximum frequency divided by the number of Lines.
G-6
Live-time
a feature that allows the Model 22120A
120A to dynamically display
displa y the spectrum
(or waveform) during data collection.
Measurement Point
any location or point on a machine where measurements are made.
Mil(s)
a unit of measure for displacement (thousandths of an inch).
Modem
a device that enables remote communications between the host computer
and the analyzer over telephone lines.
Multiplane Balancing
a method of balancing a machine that allows the measurement of the imbal-
ance at several planes along the shaft of the machine. Correction weights
are then added in each of these planes. Multiplane Balancing, as opposed
to single plane balancing, is usually required when a machine has several
rotating elements, such as flywheels, tightly coupled on a shaft and closely
spaced.
Notes
specific observations that can be stored on the measurement point of a
machine along with the collected data. These observations can be pre-
defined notes from the MasterT
MasterTrend
rend database, user-defined notes that have
been created via the analyzer's keypad, or a combination of the two
methods.
Nyquist Plot
a polar plot of the peak amplitude and phase of the 1xRPM vibration com-
ponent across a change in machine speeds. The Nyquist plot is typically
used during startup or coastdown analysis to identify shaft resonances.
1/3-Octave
method of measuring a signal by measuring the signal levels within a set of
bandpass filters that have a bandwidth of 1/3 octave.
G-7
Off Route
a mode that allows the collection and storage of data on measurement
points that are not defined in the downloaded route.
Order Tracking
a measurement of a signal from a machine whose speed is changing with
time,
speedshowing
or time. the level of one or more orders as a function of machine
Overlap
a function that speeds up data collection at low frequencies. The definable
range of overlap for the Model 2120A is 0 to 80% with 50% being the rec-
ommended value.
Peak
the largest signal level seen in a waveform over a period of time. For sinu-
soidal signals, the
th e peak signal llevel
evel is always 1.4
1.4114 times the RM
RMSS value of
the signal level. For non-sinusoidal signals, the peak level is often larger
than the result that this formula would produce.
Peak-to-Peak
the difference between
bet ween the maximum and the minimum levels (positiv
(positivee or
negative) in a signal
sign al over a given period of time. For a sinusoidal (single fre-
quency) signal, the peak-to-peak level is always two times the peak level
and 2.828
2.828 ( 2 2 ) time
timess the
the RMS level
level.. F
For
or non-
non-sin
sinus
usoi
oidal
dal (mul
(multip
tiple
le ffre-
re-
quency) signals this is no longer true and there is no simple relationship
between peak-peak, peak, and RMS levels.
Period
the time required for one complete cycle of a periodic signal.
Phase
1xRPM phase represents the location of the shaft of a machine in degrees
(0 to 360) with respect to the tachometer pulse where the largest vibration
occurs.
G-8
Plane
designates one or more of the rotating elements of a machine that is to be
balanced. Each plane lies perpendicular to the line that defines the axis of
rotation.
Point
any locationwith
changeably on ameasurement
machine where measurements are required; used inter-
point.
Pre-Trigger
triggered data acquisition using a delay such that the time record starts
before the trigger event.
Real-Time
FFT frequency spectrum of an analog signal displayed instantaneously and
continuously.
Resolution
the frequency range represented
represe nted by one line of an FFT spectrum. F Found
ound by
dividing the maximum analysis frequency by the number of lines. The res-
olution in Hz is equal to the inverse of the data record length in seconds.
RMS
root mean square. When applied to a dynamic signal such as vibration or
sound, refers to an averaged level of a function obtained by averaging the
square of the signal level over a period
p eriod of time (or number of data records),
then taking the square root of the result.
Route
one or more machines and their respective measurement points organized
in an efficient sequence for data collection.
G-9
Sideband
a frequency component that represents the effect of modulation on a signal.
If a modulated signal has
ha s more than one component, ea eacch component will
show sidebands. A sideband is spaced off from the frequency of the modu-
lated signal by an amount equal to the modulating frequency. If the modu-
lating signal has multiple components or if there is frequency modulation,
the
encesideband pattern
frequencies may be
between thevery complicated
sideband including
component sum and
frequencies differ-
(intermod-
ulation effects).
Signal Integration Mode
provides a choice of analog or digital modes for the integration of signals.
See also Analog Integration and Digital Integration.
Spectrum
the frequency domain representation of a signal. In practical measure-
ments, the spectrum is usually displayed as a plot of magnitude verses fre-
quency over a limited frequency range.
Station
a grouping of machines within a company or a plant for the purpose of pre-
dictive maintenance; may include the entire facility or a logical division
thereof; can then be subdivided
subdivid ed into routes of machines
machines for data collection.
Subharmonics
vibration frequencies which are integer fractions of the running speed
(example 1/2 RPM, 1/3 RPM, etc.) or some other fundamental frequency.
Tachometer
a device that generates a pulse signal corresponding to the revolution of a
shaft; used to measure turning speed.
speed . A single pulse per revolution may be
used to trigger data acquisition synchronously with shaft rotation.
Transient
a non-steady-state signal of brief duration; often refers to a startup or coast-
down of a machine.
Trend
G-10
Trigger
causes the machinery analyzer to start data collection upon the receipt of a
specified dynamic signal from a sensor or a pulse from a tachometer.
Uniform Window
analyzing a signal
sign al without shaping; no window is applied.
applie d. S
Sometimes
ometimes used
for collection of non-steady-state data.
Velocity
the rate of change of displacement
disp lacement of a mechanical system. Units are inches
per second (in/s or ips) in English units and m/s, cm/s, or mm/s in SI units.
Can be measured directly with a velocity sensor or by integrating an accel-
eration signal from an accelerometer.
Vibration Parameters
(also individual analysis parameters) up to twelve frequency band-limited
parameters that are measured from the vibration signal. These parameters
are defined in the analysis parameter
pa rameter set and are loaded into the machinery
analyzer for each point from the MasterTrend
MasterTrend database.
databa se.
Waveform
analog or digital representation of a signal or function displayed as ampli-
tude vs. time.
Window
see Hanning
Hann ing Window and Uniform Window
Window..
G-11
G-12
Index
A capacity 1-5
accelerometer 3-11, 4-22 changing 1-8
triaxial 7-33 charger input 2-2
acoustic noise 8-1 charging 1-6
alarm level 7-46, 7-60 checking 1-5, 3-19, 4-43
alphanumeric keys 2-15 to 2-16 diagnostic function 7-61
amplitude axis 4-27 multiple packs 1-7
analog overall 9-3 baud rate 3-3, 4-3
analysis bandwidth 3-17 beeper 4-13
analysis parameters 3-25, 5-7, 7-20, 7-26
Analyze key 2-6 C
arrow keyspoweroff
automatic 2-8 to 2-94-15 cable, coiled 3-11
cable, communications 3-1
auxiliary connector 2-3 calibration 4-46, 9-6 to 9-9
average peak overall 9-3 card, see memory card
Averaged Spectrum key 3-33, 7-12 cascade plot mode 10-12
averaging case, leather 1-4
data overlap 4-33 Channel/Group 4-33
mode 7-28 Clear Data key 3-19
Monitor Overall mode 7-47 Clear key 2-10, 3-21, 3-29, 7-7, 7-53, 7-76
Monitor Peak/Phase m mode
ode 7-51 coastdown, machine 7-50
number of averages 5-11, 7-26, 7-78 coastdown/start-up 10-1
synchronous 8-9 to 8-10 coherence 7-75
A-Weighting 7-33, 7-47, 8-6, 8-8, 10-8 COM port 3-1
axis communications 3-1 to 3-8
amplitude 3-39, 4-27, 7-18, 7-71 error 3-10
frequency 3-27, 4-28, 7-5, 7-72 menu 4-2 to 4-5
modem 3-48 to 3-51
B configure port 4-3
backlight 4-13 contrast, screen 2-11, 4-29
bandwidth 5-9, 7-24, 7-51, 7-69, 7-77 control parameter 4-14
bar code scanner 2-3, 4-36 CPM Units key 3-40, 7-19, 7-72
battery cross channel phase 7-75 to 7-80
I-1
I-2
M
machine multifunction4-34
multiplexer input connector 2-2, 3-1, 4-29
set RPM 3-37, 7-16
machine description 3-15 N
machine ID 3-15, 5-6 negative averaging 7-28
Machine List key 3-19, 3-22 New RPM key 3-19
maintenance, battery 1-10 Next Peak key 3-36, 7-15
Mark key 2-10, 3-29, 7-7 noise, acoustic 8-1
master reset 4-42 Notes key 2-6, 3-41 to 3-45
MasterTrend 1-2 notes, creating 3-43
Channel/Group 4-33 number of blocks 10-5
COM port 3-1
I-3
overall signal
value level
4-24 7-45 to 7-47 maximum4-7
selecting 3-9
overall vibration level 3-15, 9-3
S
P sample time 7-47
Page keys 2-10 scratchpad memory 7-21, 7-38, 10-3
panel, front 2-4 to 2-11 screen
panel, top 2-2 to 2-3 contrast 2-11, 4-29
peak hold averaging 7-28 display control 4-27 to 4-29
peak/phase measurement 7-50 to 7-58 initial 2-1
PeakVue 5-14, 7-36, 10-9 select route 4-7
Plot Data key 3-19, 3-26 sensitivity
plot display microphone 8-4
control keys 3-27 to 3-29, 7-5 to 7-7 sensor 4-19, 5-17, 7-60
function keys 3-32 to 3-33, 7-11 to 7-12 sensor 2-2, 3-20, 3-21
plus/minus key 2-11 button 4-14 to 4-15
poweroff, automatic 4-15 connecting 3-11
preamplifier 8-4 conversion 4-32, 5-17
pre-trigger 7-29 to 7-31 converting units 4-18
Print key 2-9 dual-channel 3-12
printing power 4-21 to 4-22, 5-18
connections 2-2, 3-52 sensitivity 4-19, 5-17, 7-60
I-4
I-5
I-6