GE SCOUT140-Ex - Managing Instrument Memory

Section 12 — Balancing Walkthrough
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For dual plane balancing, perform the same procedure
for Plane B — Attach a trial weight, enter its position, and
specify whether weight is being added or drilled out. If
you are removing trial weights, you must remove the
Plane A trial weight before you do the Plane B trial
reading.
Step 4 — Balance Rotor
The Balance Weight menu displays when you complete the Initial and
Trial Readings. Your instrument displays the weight required to correct
the initial imbalance and the angular position at which it must be
attached.
To balance the rotor:
1. Stop the machine.
IMPORTANT! If you are removing trial weights as you go, ensure
you do this before attaching your correction weight.
2. Attach or remove the recommended correction weight as indicated
by your instrument.
3. Proceed to Trim Balance.
For dual plane balancing, two sets of values will display.
Balancing the rotor