Section 7 — Analyzing Measurements Onsite
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Walkthrough — Take Measurement
You can measure a machine onsite and analyze the machine's vibration
on your instrument's screen as it occurs. This is a quick way to check a
machine. If required, you can also record your vibration measurements,
save these against a new or existing machine, and transfer the data to
your computer later for analysis.
To measure a machine's vibration using your instrument:
1. Attach the sensor.
2. Attach the tachometer if you wish to take rotor speed and phase
angle measurements.
3. Start the machine you wish to measure.
4. Wait until the machine is operating at its normal load and running
speed.
5. Open the main menu on your instrument.
6. Press or Measure.
7. Use the arrow keys to select the required measurement type > Press
.
8. Change the default settings for the measurement option (if
required).
MORE: See Change Default Measurement Settings below.
9. Press to start the measurement.
NOTE: The instrument and sensor will take a short time to settle
before measuring begins.
NOTE: Measurements are taken in free run mode. This means the
signal on your screen continually updates until you stop the
measurement.
10. Press to stop the measurement.
11. Analyze the measurement on your screen — E.g. You can display the
amplitude of spectral peaks and identify harmonics.
MORE: See Analyze Measurements.
12. Press to save the measurement (if required) > Select an
existing machine location (or create a new one).
MORE: See Save Measurement.
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