Commtest Instruments vbBalancer User Manual

Section 10: Creating, Editing and Deleting Items
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• In the Note Entry Menu use the arrow keys to select the note
then press Delete Note.
• If the note is attached to any items you will prompted to
confirm your action. Press to confirm.
Deleting all Recordings in a Folder
To delete an individual recording please refer to topic Deleting
Recordings on page 93.
• To delete every recording in a folder, from the Main Menu
press Folders.
• Use the arrow keys to select a folder then press Delete
Recording. Press to confirm.
Deleting all Stored Information
All folders, machines, parameter sets, recordings and notes etc are
stored in a single container called a database. To clear out all your
machine structures, customized settings and recordings you can
empty the instrument database. This restores the instrument to its
factory default settings.
Use this procedure only if the database becomes corrupt, or if you
are certain that you no longer require any of the information stored in
the instrument e.g. if you plan to resell the instrument.
Warning: Emptying the database removes all information stored in
the instrument. You will lose all machines, routes, parameter sets
and notes. Only the factory default settings such as axis names,
parameter sets and notes will remain.
• From the Main Menu press Folders then press
Empty Database.
• Press
twice to confirm.

Commtest Instruments vbBalancer Specifications

General

Channels	2
Frequency Range	0.5 Hz to 20 kHz
Display	Color LCD
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Weight	1.5 kg
RPM Range	60 RPM to 60, 000 RPM
Battery Life	8 hours continuous use
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C

Summary

Section 1: Introduction

Standard Features

Lists the main hardware and software capabilities of the instrument.

Instrument Capabilities

Precautions

Outlines safety warnings and handling recommendations for instrument use.

Hazardous Locations

Describes conditions for using the instrument in potentially explosive environments.

Instrument Connections

Explains the various input/output ports and their functions on the instrument.

Section 2: Instrument Basics

Powering On/Off

Navigating Menus

Explains how to move through the instrument's menu system.

Section 3: Using Sensors

Supported Sensor Types

Lists compatible sensors and their measurement capabilities.

Connecting Sensors to the Instrument

Explains how to connect sensors using BNC and LEMO connectors.

Mounting Sensors

Setting up the Accelerometer

Details the process for connecting and positioning an accelerometer.

Setting up the Tachometer

Section 4: Balancing Rotors

Methods for Balancing Rotors

Describes techniques for balancing rigid rotors.

The Balancing Process

Outlines the steps involved in rotor balancing operations.

Setting up a Balancing Job

Guides through configuring parameters for a new balancing job.

Balance Planes and Weight Positions

Explains how to define balancing planes and reference marks.

Section 5: Balancing Walk-through

Step 1. Set Up a New Balance Job

Guides setting initial parameters for a balancing job.

Step 2. Take an Initial Reading

Instructions for performing the first imbalance measurement.

Step 3. Take a Trial Reading

Details on applying and measuring with a trial weight.

Step 4. Balance the Rotor

How to apply correction weights based on calculations.

Step 5. Perform Trim Balancing

Steps to further reduce residual imbalance.

Step 6. Viewing and Saving Balancing Jobs

How to review results and save balancing data.

Section 7: Setting Measurement Options

Setting Measurement Units and Spectrum Scaling

Setting Measurement Parameters

Creating Your Own Parameter Sets

Assigning Sensors to Channels

Links physical sensors to specific instrument input channels.

Section 10: Creating, Editing and Deleting Items

Working with Folders

Working with Machines

Creating Machine Structures

Creating Parameter Sets

Defining and Editing Sensors

Process for configuring and modifying sensor settings.

Working with Sensors

Section 11: Utilities

Backing Up the Instrument Database

Procedure for creating a backup copy of instrument data.

Upgrading Instrument Firmware (Proflashing)

Steps to update the instrument's operating software.

Section 12: Troubleshooting

Contacting Technical Support

Information on how to reach Commtest support for assistance.

Resetting an Unresponsive Instrument

How to recover from instrument software freezes or lockups.

Network Communications Problems