Commtest Instruments vb Series User Manual

Section 11: Utilities
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Most of the tasks involved with PROFLASHING are carried out from
within the Ascent software. Refer to the Ascent on-line help for
detailed instructions on how to PROFLASH your instrument. (From the
Ascent menu select Help>Index, then type 'Proflash' to display the
help file).
Other Options
The Options Menu provides you with a number of choices to
customize the way your instrument works. To access the Options
Menu:
• From the Main Menu press
Halt After Recording
Halt After Recording is used to hold the last recorded spectrum or
waveform on the instrument screen so that it can be analyzed before
the next recording is taken. You can also use this option to display a
warning prompt if the new recording is significantly above or below
the baseline overall rms for this location (see Baseline warnings later
in this topic).
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Commtest Instruments vb Series Specifications

General

Brand	Commtest Instruments
Model	vb Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Section 2: Basic Operation

Mounting Sensors

Provides instructions on correctly attaching accelerometers and other sensors for accurate measurements.

Tachometer Setup

Section 3: Onsite Analysis - Measurement Menu

Walk-through: Taking Measurements

A step-by-step guide on performing onsite measurements using the instrument's Measure Mode.

Fault Types and Phase Relationships

Section 4: Manual Setup Measurement Parameters

Setting Measurement Parameters

Guides users through manually configuring all parameters for taking measurements.

Setting Spectrum Parameters

Setting Waveform Parameters

Section 5: Recording Data

Walk-through: Taking Recordings

Section 6: Using Routes

Walk-through: Taking Recordings Using a Route

Section 8: Creating Machines

Section 9: Balancing Rotors

The Balancing Process

Outlines the sequential steps involved in performing a rotor balancing procedure.

Trial Readings (Single/Dual Plane)

Covers taking initial and trial weight readings to determine imbalance.

Balance Weight Calculations

Introduces tools for calculating appropriate balance weights.

Section 10: Balancing Walk-through

Trial Weight Reading

Details the process of attaching and measuring the effect of a trial weight.

Trim Balance

Covers performing final adjustments to achieve the desired balance level.

Section 12: Troubleshooting

Resetting the Instrument

Steps for resetting a non-responsive instrument.

Power Problems