Section  4  —  Measurement  Types  and  their  Uses 
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Tachometer Display 
 
Tachometer  Display  shows  an  updating  readout  of  the  machine  speed.  It 
can  also  display  the  amplitude  and  phase  angle  of  the  1X vibration  the 
instrument.  This  can  be  used  to: 
•  Verify  the  machine  running  speed. 
•  View  the  phase  angle  of  the  vibration  relative  to  the  tach  signal. 
•  Take  a  quick  preview  of  the  out  of  balance  level. 
•  Connect  the  tachometer  that  will  be  used  to  measure  the  RPM 
—  Attach  a  vibration  sensor  if  you  wish  to  see  the  vibration 
amplitude.   
1.  Press    or    Measure. 
2.  Press    Tach. 
3.  Press    to  select  the  standard  tachometer  or  Keyphasor® 
sensor  —  The  Tachometer  Reading  menu  will  display  a  continuously 
updating  RPM  and  the  equivalent  value  in  Hz. 
4.  To  see  the  amplitude  and  phase  angle  relative  to  the  tachometer 
signal:  
a.  Press    Tach  +  Vibration  >  Change  any  parameters  as 
required.   
b.  Press    to  take  the  reading. 
 
 
Comparing  the  amplitude  and  phase  angle  with  the  tachometer  signal