Vibrex 2000 and Vibrex 2000 Plus User Guide ix
Quick Reference Guide
This guide provides a quick-start reference for the Vibrex 2000 and
Vibrex 2000 Plus Digital Dynamic Balancer systems. The term Vibrex unit
refers to both systems.
Propeller Balance
Propeller Balance, Run No. 1
• Install the photocell, velocimeter(s), and reflective tape on the propeller
to be balanced.
• Turn on the Vibrex unit.
• Select Propeller Balance from the Main Menu screen.
• Ensure the propeller input is plugged into channel No. 1 and A and any
other propeller or velocimeter in the other channel. Press
START.
• Select the engine horsepower, then press
START.
• Operate the propeller at the desired balance RPM. When the RPM is
steady, press
START.
• When the Vibrex unit has finished collecting data, press
START.
• If the reading is not acceptable (greater than 0.2 IPS), press
START.
• Observe displayed note then press
START.
• Implement the solution and power off the Vibrex unit.
Propeller Balance, After Run No. 1
• Turn on the Vibrex unit.
• Select Propeller Balance from the Main Menu screen.
• Vibrex 2000 Plus Only - Select Continue Current Session.
• Edit the solution if it is different from the solution done earlier then
press
START.