Using the stethoscope function
The stethoscope function is useful for detect-
ing machine sound irregularities, such as load
shocks and scraping. It is recommended to use
a shock pulse transducer with probe or a vibra-
tion transducer with probe tip or magnetic
foot. Installed transducers can also be used.
Connectyourheadphonestotheoutput
connector (1). Open one of the measuring
techniques under Speed, Shock Pulse, Vibra-
tion or Temperature. Press MENU, select
‘Stethoscope’ (2) and press ENTER.
Source is the transducer input you intend to
use.SelectwiththeUP/DOWNarrowkeysand
pressF1(orENTER)toconfirm.
Holdthetransduceragainsttheobject.Use
LEFT/RIGHTarrowkeystoadjustthevolume
(4).
NOTE! Setting the volume to the maximum
level may harm your hearing.
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You can filter out high or low frequencies with the high
pass/lowpassfilter(5)at500,1000or2000Hz.Pressthe
DOWNarrowkeyandselectfilterwiththeLEFT/RIGHT
arrow keys.
When a shock pulse transducer of type 40000 is used,
youcanselect‘Highfrequencymode’(6).‘Highfrequency
mode’ moves frequencies above the audible down to
theaudiblefrequencyrange.Activate/deactivate‘High
frequency mode’ with the ENTER key. Adjust the amplifica-
tion(7)withtheLEFT/RIGHTarrowkeys.
The‘Highfrequencymode’isalwaysactivatedwhenusing
transducers of type 42000 and 44000. Vibration transduc-
ersareworkingintheaudiablefrequencyrangeand‘High
frequency mode’ (6) can not be used.
Toselectsource(3),pressF1.Toreturntothemeasuring
techniquewindow,presstheBACKkey.
Vibration and SPM 44000
transducers
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SPM 40000 and 42000
transducers
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