One Plane Balancing with a Reference Trigger
dataPAC User’s Guide
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Taking the Initial Vibration Measurement
1.
Connect the reference trigger to the dataPAC 1500’s REF input using the connector
cable provided. Align the trigger with the machine you want to balance.
2.
Attach a transducer to a bearing housing.
3.
With the machine stopped, make a mark on one rotor which will serve as a reference
when using the reference trigger. It is also possible to use some other, existing
identifying mark on the rotor as the reference mark, such as a key or keyway.
Note:
If the rotor has multiple positions (vanes or fan blades), the reference mark must be at
one of the blade positions.
4.
Start a balancing session by pressing either <F2> or <F4>. To enter new balancing data,
press <F4> (New Run) from the Balancing Options window. To continue a saved
balancing session, press <F2> (Continue Loaded Run). The Balancing window opens.
5.
Select the correct transducer setting if necessary. Press <F2> (Transducer) to open the
Transducer Options window. See “Installing and Defining dataPAC Transducers” on
page 48 for more information.
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