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Appendix: Specifications .........................................122
vbBalancer......................................................................... 122
vbBalancer+....................................................................... 124
Index ..........................................................................126

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Commtest Instruments vbBalancer Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels2
Frequency Range0.5 Hz to 20 kHz
DisplayColor LCD
Storage Temperature-20°C to 60°C
Weight1.5 kg
RPM Range60 RPM to 60, 000 RPM
Battery Life8 hours continuous use
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C

Summary

Section 1: Introduction

Standard Features

Lists the main hardware and software capabilities of the instrument.

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

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.

Setting up the Accelerometer

Details the process for connecting and positioning an accelerometer.

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

Assigning Sensors to Channels

Links physical sensors to specific instrument input channels.

Section 10: Creating, Editing and Deleting Items

Defining and Editing Sensors

Process for configuring and modifying sensor settings.

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.

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