Fixturlaser GO Pro, Manual

Page 1: ...MANUAL Fixturlaser GO Pro user s...

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Page 3: ...4 1 Main Menu 5 1 Shaft Alignment Horizontal Machines 6 1 Shaft Alignment Vertical Machines 7 1 Machine Defined Data 8 1 Softcheck 9 1 Target Values 10 1 Memory Manager 11 1 Global Settings 12 1 Disp...

Page 4: ...Fixturlaser GO Pro Manual 2nd edition September 2011...

Page 5: ...purpose of this manual is to guide you through the different procedures and operations of the hardware and software Since machine installations and setups are often different from each other we have...

Page 6: ...in the system is the property of Elos Fixturlaser AB any copying or redistribution is strictly prohibited Modifying disassembling reverse engineering or decompiling the system or any part thereof is s...

Page 7: ...875 Fixturlaser GO Pro Manufacturer s name address telephone fax no Elos Fixturlaser AB Box 7 SE 431 21 M lndal Sweden Tel 46 31 7062800 Fax 46 31 7062850 The following standards and or technical spec...

Page 8: ...es Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause u...

Page 9: ...o the equipment Do not disassemble modify or use the equipment in other ways than explained in the operating instructions Fixturlaser will not accept any liability for such use LASER PRECAUTIONS Fixtu...

Page 10: ...11 POWER SUPPLY Fixturlaser GO Pro is powered by three 1 5V LR 14 C Alkaline batteries or by corresponding 1 2V NiMH HR 14 Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride cells Only use high performance alkaline ba...

Page 11: ...se of batteries in accordance with local regulatory guidelines if in doubt contact your local sales representative WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER The GO Pro system is fitted with Bluetooth wireless transceivers...

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Page 13: ...etector and laser window surfaces which should be cleaned with alcohol Do not use paper tissue which can scratch the detector surface Do not use acetone For the best possible function the laser diode...

Page 14: ...Fixturlaser GO Pro Manual 2nd edition 4 2 The chains on the V block fixtures are delivered dry If the system is used in highly corrosive environments the chains should be oiled...

Page 15: ...nt programs for specific purposes Press the red On Off button to start the system and the Main Menu appears Here you can select the program that you want to use In the Main Menu you will also find the...

Page 16: ...edition 5 2 APPLICATION PROGRAMS Shaft Alignment Horizontal Machines Shaft Alignment Vertical Machines Machine Defined Data MEMORY MANAGER Memory Manager SYSTEM FUNCTIONS Global Settings Off Wireless...

Page 17: ...n the system The Fixturlaser GO Pro system has two measuring units that are placed on each shaft by using the fixtures supplied with the system After rotating the shafts into different measuring posit...

Page 18: ...e there any restrictions for mounting the measuring system Is it possible to rotate the shafts What shim size is needed Before setting up the alignment system on the machine check the machine foundati...

Page 19: ...Fixturlaser GO Pro Manual 2nd edition 6 3 Check coupling and shaft run out Pipe work strain Coarse alignment Check coupling gap axial alignment...

Page 20: ...sensor marked S on the stationary machine The sensors shall be assembled on their V block fixture and placed on each side of the coupling Hold the V block fixture upright and mount it on the shafts of...

Page 21: ...ed tensioning tool Do not over tighten If the shaft diameter is too large the chains can be extended with extension chains optional Adjust the height of the sensor by sliding it on the posts until a l...

Page 22: ...but this might be necessary when measuring at long distances NOTE Make sure that the adjustment screw is secured with the locking nut after adjustment Connect the cables from the wireless communicatio...

Page 23: ...G THE PROGRAM Start the program by selecting the Horizontal Shaft Alignment icon in the Main Menu and press OK When the program is started a tolerance table will be displayed first Select tolerance an...

Page 24: ...be helpful if no tolerances are specified The suggested tolerances can be used as a starting point for developing in house tolerances when the machinery manufacturer s recommended tolerances are not...

Page 25: ...lerance 1 Scroll down to the last row 2 Enter tolerance name rotation speed and press OK or scroll to the right 3 Enter tolerance for the angle values and press OK or scroll to the right 4 Enter toler...

Page 26: ...on and press OK Select normal or long sampling time with the left right buttons and press OK Long sampling time is suitable for high vibration environments Tolerance table Open the tolerance table by...

Page 27: ...or normal operation the adjustable screen filter should be deactivated and only activated in environments with severe vibrations Screen flip Select normal screen or screen flip To flip the screen sele...

Page 28: ...ters If the inclinometers are not functioning properly e g in high vibrations they can be disabled Turns off the inclinometers Measurement with disabled inclinometers is described at the end of this c...

Page 29: ...sion boxes to enter dimensions Measure and enter dimensions You must enter all the distances The distance between the sensors the distance between the centre of the coupling and the M sensor the dista...

Page 30: ...alignment condition can be calculated by taking three points while rotating the shaft at least 90 NOTE The shafts should be coupled during measurement in order to achieve as reliable and accurate resu...

Page 31: ...onal angle at the first measurement position Select the register icon and press OK This registers the first reading Rotate the shafts to the next position The shafts must be rotated over a minimum of...

Page 32: ...his registers the second reading Rotate the shafts to the third position Select the register icon and press OK This registers the third reading TIP By registering the third reading at the position 3 o...

Page 33: ...oth the vertical and horizontal direction The symbol to the left of the coupling values indicates the angular direction and offset and also if the values are within tolerance Within tolerance green Wi...

Page 34: ...angle and offset values are within tolerance or not The foot values indicate the movable machine s foot positions where corrections can be made Depending on the result the program will also guide the...

Page 35: ...ertical direction as suitable shim values The arrows show if shims must be added or removed to adjust the machine in the vertical direction The check signs show that shimming is not needed When shimmi...

Page 36: ...mming screen alignment in the vertical direction has to be done first Vertical direction Rotate the shafts to the 12 or 6 o clock position to make adjustments in the vertical direction The angle guide...

Page 37: ...position Adjust the machine horizontally until the values for both angular and parallel alignment are within tolerance The arrows at the feet show in which direction the machine shall be moved Check...

Page 38: ...3 Flashing red Measurement in progress Looseness indicator The system has a function for detecting coupling backlash and looseness in order to achieve optimal accuracy The system will display the loo...

Page 39: ...Value symbol When Target Values are used in the measurement this is indicated with the Target Value symbol in the upper right corner of the screen Screen flip The screen can be flipped to get the moto...

Page 40: ...disabled the system will work as normal with the following exceptions The readings have to be registered according to the clock method Register the first reading at 9 o clock rotate the shafts 180 an...

Page 41: ...t by using the fixtures supplied with the system After rotating the shafts to different measuring positions the system calculates the relative position between the two shafts in two planes The distanc...

Page 42: ...e there any restrictions for mounting the measuring system Is it possible to rotate the shafts What shim size is needed Before setting up the alignment system on the machine check the machine foundati...

Page 43: ...rse alignment Check coupling gap axial alignment MOUNTING The sensors are mounted as described in chapter Shaft Alignment Horizontal Machines STARTING THE PROGRAM Start the program by selecting the Ve...

Page 44: ...e select the sampling time icon and press OK Select normal or long sampling time with the left right buttons and press OK Long sampling time is suitable for high vibration environments Tolerance table...

Page 45: ...n filter select the adjustable screen filter icon and press OK Select filter off filter type 1 or filter type 2 with the left right buttons and press OK Note For normal operation the adjustable screen...

Page 46: ...dimensions You must enter all the distances The distance between the sensors the distance between the centre of the coupling and the M sensor and the pitch circle diameter and the number of bolts Up...

Page 47: ...d measurement position where it is easiest to turn the shafts through 180 Tip Mark the positions 1 2 and 3 before you start measuring Set the sensors at approximately the same rotational angle at the...

Page 48: ...shafts 90 to the second position where you are standing Select the register icon and press OK This registers the second reading Rotate the shafts 90 to the third position to the left Select the regist...

Page 49: ...alues The symbol to the left of the coupling values indicates the angular direction and offset and also if the values are within tolerance Within tolerance green Within double tolerance yellow Out of...

Page 50: ...se values are compared with alignment tolerances to determine if any correction is necessary If suitable tolerances are selected in the tolerance table the symbols described above indicate if the angl...

Page 51: ...tion when they are placed in position number 2 Now adjust the parallel offset in both directions by moving the machine The parallel offset is displayed live in the first direction when the sensors are...

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Page 53: ...achine Distances for the machine the distance between the sensors where fixture points are fixed the distance between the centre of the coupling and the M sensor the distance between the M sensor and...

Page 54: ...Data icon in the Main Menu and press OK USING MACHINE DEFINED DATA A list of machine types with preloaded data is shown Select machine Machines can be selected by scrolling Scroll upwards Scroll down...

Page 55: ...ome kind of measurement tool The Fixturlaser Alignment System s built in Softcheck program checks each foot and displays the result in mm or mils The Softcheck program is entered from the Horizontal S...

Page 56: ...ual 2nd edition 9 2 MEASUREMENT VALUE REGISTRATION Select a bolt of your choice and press OK Loosen the bolt fully and then tighten it firmly preferably with a dynamometric wrench Press OK to register...

Page 57: ...rest of the bolts Re measurements can be done at any time by selecting the requested bolt again and press OK Make the necessary corrections and then check each foot again the values show approximatel...

Page 58: ...Fixturlaser GO Pro Manual 2nd edition 9 4 SHAFT ALIGNMENT Return to shaft alignment by selecting the Exit icon and press OK...

Page 59: ...ine manufacturers define the thermal expansion of machines differently but in most cases you will find it as a factor of deliberate misalignment expressed in parallel offset and angular error In the F...

Page 60: ...on in the Horizontal Shaft Alignment program and press OK Select one of two ways to express the offset values Feet values or angle and offset values FEET VALUES Select the feet value boxes Enter targe...

Page 61: ...0 04 mm while running Horizontally the rear feet will move 0 05 mm towards you and the front feet will move 0 03 mm away from you while the movable machine does not change its position while running...

Page 62: ...inch and mils according to the pre set measurement unit In the example above the movable machine should be vertically adjusted to a position with an angular misalignment of 0 05 mm 100 mm and an offse...

Page 63: ...Fixturlaser GO Pro Manual 2nd edition 10 5 SHAFT ALIGNMENT Return to shaft alignment by selecting the Exit icon and press OK...

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Page 65: ...FILE MANAGER Select file Files can be selected by scrolling Scroll upwards Scroll downwards Open file Opens selected file Archive Goes to archive only available when it contains folders with older fil...

Page 66: ...oximately 1500 measurements When the number of measurements exceeds 100 measurements in the file manager a folder with the older files will be automatically created These folders can then be found in...

Page 67: ...anual 2nd edition 11 3 SAVE MEASUREMENT Enter file name Enter file name with the keyboard when the file name field is selected Confirm Confirm When saving a measurement both a text file and a picture...

Page 68: ...s connected to the PC in order for the display unit to appear on the PC 3 The files in the display unit can be transferred to the PC using the ordinary functions in Windows Explorer i e cut copy or dr...

Page 69: ...sults dimensions target values if any file name date and time serial number of the display unit program program version calibration date and tolerances Exits the measurement file Scrolls to measuremen...

Page 70: ...urement results dimensions file name date and time serial number of the display unit program program version calibration date and tolerances Exits the measurement file Scrolls to measurement saved aft...

Page 71: ...ttings the current selection is shown in the icon The program version number is also shown on this screen Date Date settings To change date select the date icon and press OK Enter year and press OK En...

Page 72: ...ress OK Battery type Changes between standard batteries and rechargeable batteries To change battery type select the battery type icon and press OK Select standard batteries or rechargeable batteries...

Page 73: ...Fixturlaser GO Pro Manual 2nd edition 13 1 13 DISPLAY UNIT GO PRO D 1 Alfa numeric keyboard 2 LED indicator 3 On Off button 4 Navigation buttons 1 2 4 5...

Page 74: ...ting modes On and Off The display unit is turned on by a short press on the On Off button To turn off the unit select the Off icon in the main menu and press OK or while in the main menu press the On...

Page 75: ...ed by three 1 5V LR 14 C Alkaline batteries or by 1 2V NiMH HR 14 Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride cells Only use high performance alkaline batteries The operating time of the batteries is approximat...

Page 76: ...button is pressed within 60 minutes the system will turn off automatically RESUME FUNCTION If the system is turned off due to low power or auto off the resume function will save the data When the sys...

Page 77: ...Menu before it is connected to the PC in order for the display unit to appear on the PC 3 Copy the file containing the new software to the display unit NOTE A zipped file must be unzipped before copy...

Page 78: ...Fixturlaser GO Pro Manual 2nd edition 13 6 The upgrade file will be automatically deleted from the display unit when the upgrade is completed...

Page 79: ...wireless transceivers battery packs uses standard Bluetooth technology 1 Battery status indicator a Flashing red low battery 2 Status indicator a Continuously green ON and connected b Flashing green...

Page 80: ...ion make sure that there are no restrictions on radio transceivers on the site Do not use on aircraft For the fastest connection turn on the wireless units battery packs before turning on the display...

Page 81: ...th to the wireless unit as well as to the sensor it is connected to When connected to Fixturlaser M1 or S1 the operating time will be over 8 hours continuously measuring The battery warning LED will f...

Page 82: ...te with units that are paired There is also a battery indicator for each wireless unit requires that the unit is turned on and that the wireless link is on Communication mode Changes between wireless...

Page 83: ...re units paired to the display unit press the delete icon to release them Search for wireless battery packs Release paired wireless battery packs When the search is finished a list of pair able units...

Page 84: ...o Manual 2nd edition 14 6 Choose the unit to pair with the display unit from the list That unit will be automatically paired and stored by the display unit Select the OK icon and press OK to confirm w...

Page 85: ...ring the wireless units and the display unit close together without any obstructing objects between them wait one minute Restart the wireless units wait one minute Turn off both the wireless units and...

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Page 87: ...C 14 to 140 F Storage temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Relative humidity 10 90 Weight 0 7 kg 1 54 lbs with batteries Dimensions 205 mm x 116 mm x 56 mm 8 1 in x 4 6 in x 2 2 in Environmental protecti...

Page 88: ...slave port Wireless communication Class I Bluetooth transceiver with multi drop capability Power supply 3 x 1 5V LR 14 C Alkaline batteries or 1 2V NiMH HR 14 Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride cells...

Page 89: ...molded with TPE rubber Operating temperature 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F Storage temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Relative humidity 10 90 Weight 186 g 6 56 oz Dimensions 79 mm x 77 mm x 33 mm 3 1 in x 3...

Page 90: ...1 2 in Detector angular sub tense 30 mrad m 3 mm 100 mm per meter Detector resolution 1 m Measurement accuracy 0 3 7 m Ambient light protection Optical filtering and ambient light signal rejection In...

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