Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM002A-EN-P - May 2011
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Bump Test Extension Module
Chapter
2
Collect Bump Test
Measurements
After setting up the parameters, you are ready to collect Bump Test data.
1.
Press F3 (Start) to collect data.
The Bump Test-Taking Data screen appears.
2.
Using an impacting device, hit the machine.
Notice the natural frequency spectral peaks displayed on the screen.
3.
Commence bump test hammer hits to display natural frequency spectral
peaks.
4.
Move the cursors to identify natural frequencies.
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Press F3 (Pause) to pause the data on the screen. Pause toggles to the
Start function. Press F3 (Start) to start collecting data again.
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The Left and Right arrows move the cursor across the x-axis to
determine the natural frequencies.
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The Up and Down arrows change the scale on the y-axis.