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GE SCOUT140-Ex User Manual

GE SCOUT140-Ex
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SCOUT & vbSeries
Instrument Reference Guide
SCOUT100-Ex, SCOUT140-Ex
vb5, vb6, vb7, vb8
25 September 2014

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GE SCOUT140-Ex Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution0.1 dB
Operating Temperature-20°C to +50°C
Battery Life>30 hours
DisplayLCD
WeightApprox. 300g
Dimensions230 x 70 x 30 mm
Intrinsically SafeYes
Hazardous Area CertificationATEX, IECEx

Summary

Section 1: Introduction to SCOUT & vbSeries

Instrument Precautions and Safety

Warnings and recommendations for safe instrument operation.

Hazardous Locations and Certifications

Information on instrument ratings for hazardous environments.

Rotor Balancing Introduction

Overview of analyzing and correcting rotor mass imbalance.

Section 3: Sensor Setup and Usage

Setting Up Accelerometers

Instructions for proper accelerometer setup and attachment.

Setting Up the Tachometer

Instructions for connecting and setting up the tachometer.

Section 4: Measurement Types and Applications

Cross Channel Phase Analysis

Method for diagnosing faults using phase analysis.

Modal Impact Testing Procedures

Procedure for performing modal impact tests.

Section 5: Setting Measurement Options

Setting Measurement Units and Scaling

Choosing preferred measurement units and spectrum scaling.

Configuring Measurement Parameters

Setting default parameters for measurement types.

Creating Custom Parameter Sets

Creating and reusing custom measurement parameter sets.

Assigning Sensors to Channels

Specifying sensor assignments for instrument channels.

Section 6: Taking and Managing Recordings

Walkthrough: Taking Recordings

Step-by-step guide to taking recordings on the instrument.

Baseline Recording Functionality

Using baseline recordings to assess data quality of new measurements.

Section 7: Onsite Measurement Analysis

Walkthrough: Taking and Analyzing Measurements

Quick guide to measuring and analyzing machine vibration onsite.

Setting Y Axis (Amplitude) Scale

Adjusting the amplitude scale (Linear, Log, dB) for spectrum displays.

Section 8: Data Transfer and Connectivity

Transferring Recordings to Ascent

Steps to transfer recorded data from instrument to Ascent software.

Transferring Folders from Ascent

Steps to transfer data folders from Ascent software to the instrument.

Exporting and Importing Data via USB

Transferring data to/from instrument using a USB flash drive.

Section 9: Working with Routes

Route-Based Data Collection Walkthrough

Step-by-step guide to collecting recordings following a route.

Using Alarms and Baselines on Routes

Comparing measurements against baseline and alarms during route collection.

Recording Multiple Channels on Routes

Recording data from multiple channels simultaneously on a route.

Triaxial Measurement Configuration

Configuring triaxial recordings using a triax sensor.

Section 10: Creating, Editing, and Deleting Items

Creating and Managing Parameter Sets

Defining measurement settings and parameters for reuse.

Managing Sensors (Define, Edit, Delete)

Defining, editing, and managing sensors for measurements.

Deleting All Stored Information

Emptying the instrument database to restore factory settings.

Section 11: Rotor Balancing Procedures

Methods and Process for Rotor Balancing

Overview of balancing rigid rotors and the balancing process.

Setting Up a Balancing Job

Configuring job settings for rotor balancing operations.

Balance Planes and Weight Positions

Setting balance job type and weight placement reference system.

Section 12: Balancing Walkthrough Guide

Step 1: Set Up New Balance Job

Initial setup for creating a new rotor balancing job.

Step 2: Take Initial Imbalance Reading

Measuring the initial imbalance of the rotor.

Step 3: Take Trial Weight Reading

Attaching and measuring with a trial weight to assess imbalance correction.

Step 4: Balance Rotor with Correction Weights

Attaching correction weights based on instrument recommendations.

Step 5: Perform Trim Balancing

Fine-tuning the balance by taking trim readings.

Step 6: View or Save Balancing Job Results

Reviewing and saving the results of a balancing job.

Section 13: General Instrument Setup Options

Unlockable Features and Firmware Upgrade

Reviewing optional features and upgrading instrument firmware.

Section 14: Troubleshooting Guide

Resetting the Instrument

Procedure to reset an unresponsive instrument.

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