2. Mark out four 90
˚
positions (1, 3, 5, 7) as shown
(or if shaft rotation is limited, eight 45
˚
pos'ns, 1,
2, 3, 4,…8).
3. Enter dimensions:
CIRCLE/SQUARE (select bolt pattern)
NUMBER BOLTS (square must be 4, 8, 12…)
OPTION allows non-symmetrical flange
(NORMAL ORDER clears and resumes
symmetrical)
• Bolt Distance (diagonal diameter of bolts)
• Flange Diameter (diagonal diameter of flange)
• Coupling center to receiver
4. Turn shaft to position 1, align laser and
press '1.' Turn to each position and press
corresponding key. At least 3 positions are
required.
5. Table shows either all shim corrections
added (+), removed (-) or for minimum movement
(+/-). Select with '+/-' key.
6. Turn to position '1' and press .
Shim as per table. Press
7. Re-measure, view results and move horizontally
if vertical is in tolerance.
MENU
Main Menu
Vertical Machines
1. Mount ROTALIGN
Laser
on lower
machine
START
STOP
MOVE
MACHINE
SETUP
COUPLING
TYPE
MEASURE
MODE
SOFTFOOT
COUPLING
TARGET
THERMAL
GROWTH
TOLER-
ANCES
STATIC
FEET
Select machine types: 'normal 4-feet,'
'6-feet,' 'single bearing,' 'V-form.' Left
machine can be made moveable.
Select 'short flex,' 'single plane' (solid) or
'spacer shaft.' CHANGE MODE selects
the display mode for coupling
misalignment values.
Select 'Continuous sweep' (the default),
'Measure at 0, 3, 6, 9,' 'Multipoint' or
'Pass mode' (for uncoupled shafts).
Select foot softkey & loosen bolt. Value
appears–press STOP and retighten. Results
must be carefully analyzed to determine
the correct shimming—see manual.
Enter the 'cold' coupling target alignment,
based on display mode selected in
COUPLING TYPE above.
Enter the expected horizontal and vertical
movement for the feet.
TABLE tolerances based on RPM. Press
EDIT and enter RPM. The Smiley face
will then appear in the results screen.
Select TABLE TYPE: 'excellent,'
'acceptable' or 'user-defined.' '50Hz/60Hz'
shows different sets of RPM increments.
Set feet which cannot be moved. If left
machine is 'Stationary ' (in MACHINE
SETUP above) then entire right machine
must be moveable.
CONFIGURATION
USER SETUP
FILE
REPORT
PC-COMM
PRINTER CONFIG.
RS232 CONFIG.
CHANGE APPLIC.
Unit, Language, Contrast, Date.
Enter user name, company etc.
Save, Open files, etc.
Print selected file.
Communicate with PC using
'ROTALIGN Commander' software.
Select your printer from a list.
Configure the serial (COM) port.
Change to Vertical or Horizontal
machine, or
Quick Check.
Reset:
In case of 'lock-up' press
ON
OFF
ENTER
CLR
all at
once.
To select inch/mm:
EDIT
OK
MENU
© 2005 Printed in Wingate, NC 2005 rev. 4
ROTALIGN
®
Short Instructions
☺
Norm & Bev Voelzow
LUDECA, Inc.
1425 N.W. 88th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
Phone: 305-591-8935 • Fax: 305-591-1537
Web:
E-Mail:
webmail@ludeca.com
V
oelzow & Company, Inc.
• Wingate, NC 28174
704-233-9222 • Fax 704-233-9211
E-mail: nvoelzow@perigee.net
Web: www.LaserAlignment.net
4804 Lawyers Rd E
