Chapter 1
Mode l8500C/8500C+ Operators Manual
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1.
Introduction
This chapter introduces you to the basic characteristics of this manual and important related
documentation, as well as the Chadwick-Helmuth Mode l 8 500C/C+ Balancer/Analyzer and its system.
The chapter also contains information about contacting customer service, in case you need any help
with the product. Chapter 1 includes the following topics:
Section 1.1 About This Manual............................................................................................1-1
Section 1.2 Reference Documentation.................................................................................1-3
Section 1.3 Technical Support .............................................................................................1-4
1.1 About This Manual
This manual is the guide to operating t he Model8500C/C+ Balancer/Analyzer (from now on called th
8500C/C+), that is, how to use the unit and its system, as well as how to interpret the information it
gives you. This document contains procedures for installing and running the 8500C/C+, as well as
instructions on how to interpret the information presented while it is in operation.
1.1.1 Organization
This manual explains the operation of the 8500C/C+ in detail. Briefly, its chapters cover the following
subjects:
Chapter 1. Introduction -
An introduction to this manual, as well as a list of additional references;
also tells you how to contact Customer Service.
Chapter 2. Overview and Basic Theory -
Gives a general system overview and explains the basic
theory of operation for the 8500C/C+.
Chapter 3. Unpacking and Installation -
Describes how to unpack and install the 8500C/C+.
Chapter 4. Getting Started -
An introduction to using the 8500C/C+. It describes the display and
function keys in detail, defines terminology used throughout the rest of the manual, and introduces
general operating procedures.
Chapter 5. Balance Measurement and Solutions -
Explains the balance measurement and solution
features of the 8500C/C+. It explains the procedures for lateral and vertical balancing of vibrating
rotor systems, including the analysis of balance data and implementation of balance solutions.
Chapter 6. Blade Track Observation -
Describes the blade track observation feature of the 8500C/
C+. It explains the procedures for visual tracking of rotor blades and techniques for determining
out-of-track elements.
Chapter 7. Spectrum Analysis -
Describes the spectrum analysis features of the 8500C/C+. It
provides details on acquiring, displaying, and analyzing vibration spectra.
Chapter 8. Using Printouts -
Describes how to read and annotate printouts that are printed by the
8500C/C+.
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