Page 1 Fieldpaq Dynamic Signal Analyzer User Manual 6/1/2009 Benstone Instruments, Inc.- 32905 Northland Court- St. Paul, MN 55045 Telephone: 651-257-6500 www.benstone.com Copyright ©2005-9 all rights reserved...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome .......................5 What is in the box?....................7 Specifications ......................9 Using the Fieldpaq for the first time ..............10 Utility Software ....................13 FFT Software ......................15 Soft Key Menu: File Soft Key Menu: Setup Measurement Setup-- Spectrum Measurement Setup-- Waterfall Channel Setup Engineering Unit Setup...
Page 3 Measurement Setup- Waterfall Channel Setup Engineering Unit Setup Function Measurement Display: Trace Function Measurement Display: Spectrum Function Measurement Display: Spectrum Function Measurement Display: Waterfall Soft Key Menu: Tools Order Tracking: specifications Octave Analysis Software:.................135 Navigating the Displays: Soft Key Menu: File Soft Key Menu: Setup Measurement Setup Channel Setup...
Page 4 Soft Key Menu: Display Soft Key Menu: Tools DVF: specifications Data Explorer Software USB Method: Compact Flash Method: Data Explorer Software Menus: Terminal Program Software Benstone Update Manager Software Appendix .......................0...
Page 6: Welcome
The Benstone Instruments Dynamic Signal Analyzer is very flexible. Your system may have come with only one software feature, but the Fieldpaq designed for easy upgrade of software features as needed by the user.
Page 7 Help Benstone Instruments wants to help you get the most from your system. If there is anything else we can do, please feel free to call or Email us. Telephone: 651-257-6500...
Page 8: What Is In The Box
The Fieldpaq FFT measurement kit comes standard with the following items: FIELDPAQ Kit 01: 1 ea. Fieldpaq 1 ea. Battery charger 1 ea. Lithium-ion battery 1 ea. 128 MB compact flash card or higher 1 ea. USB cable 2 ea. BNC adapter cables 1 ea.
Page 9 Hardware options: BNC to Lemo 4 pin adapter: PN: 552-ADPT Backup Battery PN: 552-BAT Battery Charger PN: 552-CHR Monarch Tachometer w/ LEMO 6 pin integrated cable: PN: 552-TAC Cable: TTL out to LEMO 6 pin: PN: 552-TTLO Cable: TTL in to LEMO 6 pin cable PN:552-TTLI Printer: DPU-414 Thermo printer PN: 552-PRNT...
Page 10: Specifications
Specifications Operating System Windows CE Number of Input 2 Analog and 1 Auxiliary Channel, Channel 2 supports Channels triaxial input Connector Style Analog 4 pin Lemo on 2 Input Channels, 6 pin Lemo on Auxiliary Channel Channel Coupling AC, DC, IEPE Auxiliary Channel TTL In, (from external trigger), TTL Out, RS-232C to Printer...
Page 11: Using The Fieldpaq For The First Time
Using the Fieldpaq for the first time Be sure that you have received all the items that you have ordered. The Fieldpaq ’s battery is discharged for safety during shipping. Please charge the battery for 1 to 2 hours before the first use.
Page 12 C omp ac t f l as h c ar d C h an n els 1 - 2 an d au xi li ar y c h an n el C on n ec t or f or c h ar gi n g Typical setup of Fieldpaq with a two Industrial accelerometer and a tachometer...
Page 13 The display below shows FFT, Balancer, Vibration Meter and Utility. Your Fieldpaq will display only the items purchased. The Fieldpaq is modular so you can add other programs as needed. Select the program you wish to run by using the [Navigation Keypad] and pressing [OK].
Page 14: Utility Software
In the Utility software, there are three main menus: System Menu, Option Menu and Program List. Information Menu: The information window displays information about the internal components of your Fieldpaq SYSTEM MENU: Product Information: List of the model and serial number is shown here.
Page 15 Language, sound on or off, and method of input to the instrument. Program List: This display will show a list of programs currently installed and active on your Fieldpaq. The Fieldpaq has a built-in time lock for certain programs. If you have a demo version of a particular software, the time lock will display how much remaining time is left.
Page 16: Fft Software
FFT Software To begin using the optional FFT Software, [Power] on the Fieldpaq , the LCD will show all the installed programs. Move the cursor via [Navigation Keypad] to highlight the FFT software program, and then press [OK] to run this program.
Page 17 active window allows the user to make adjustments, whereas the inactive window will only display data. The bottom window is now “active.” Navigation between active and inactive displays: Simply use the [Navigation Keypad] to move up or down to display one or two windows.
Page 18 The following flow chart shows the selection of active windows. No change upper upper lower upper upper lower lower upper upper lower lower lower No change...
Page 19 How to Select the Soft Key Menu Navigation is easy. Simply select the [Display] key (the number 3 on the keypad), and then with the [Navigation Keypad] Left/Right, Up/Down and select the item you would like to have displayed. The example on the left is showing Time waveform function being selected.
Page 20: Soft Key Menu: File
After you have selected the files, you can cut, copy, paste, or delete the files into another directory if desired. Note- You can always remove the compact flash card from the Fieldpaq and then perform these functions from your PC.
Page 21 Export: Selecting Export allows you to export the data to an ASCII data format (.xml format) or .UFF (universal file format) for use with 3rd party software such as Microsoft Excel or Word. Open Setup: Selecting Open Setup to open a setup file .fs2 and apply its setup parameters to the FFT program.
Page 22 It will display another window as shown. Open: Opens the file you have highlighted. Edit: Selecting edit will open up another menu of: Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, New Folder, Rename, Select All, Unselect. Select what you wish to do via the [Navigation Keypad] and press [OK].
Page 23 For example, if there are already two files which are named as 0024.fd2 and 0128.fd2, then the system will assign a file name 0129.fd2 for the new file. Your Fieldpaq also has a quick save feature. Simply press the [soft key] 1 twice.
Page 24: Soft Key Menu: Setup
Soft Key Menu: Setup The Setup menu has three main menus: Measurement setup, Channel setup and Engineering unit. Each will be described in detail in the following sections. SETUP MENU Measurement Setup Spectrum Channel Setup Waterfall Engineering Unit To access Measurement Setup, Channel Setup or Engineering Unit, press [Setup] function from the [Soft Key] Menu of the main display, then use the [Navigation Keypad] to move up or down and then press [OK] to select your choice.
Page 25 Measurement Setup-- Spectrum The Measurement Setup is very important to understand so that you can make correct and accurate measurements. The Fieldpaq gives the user the ability to quickly modify the measurement setup to account for in-field conditions, making the Fieldpaq a very valuable instrument that is adaptable to a wide variety of measurement requirements.
Page 26 Fieldpaq will perform the maximum overlap available at the time of measurement. This is done automatically, as the Fieldpaq is a real time instrument and will allocate as many resources as possible based on the setup parameters. Preview: Select either On or Off. When preview is on, the FFT program will pause and show you the acquired time domain data for your preview.
Page 27 Note - The external channel is TTL signal only, so you will not have to setup other parameters for this channel. However, if you select one of the analog channels, i.e., Ch 1 – Ch 4, then you must set up Level, Slope and Delay %. Level: Select 0%, 10%, 25%, 40% or 55% trigger level.
Page 28: Measurement Setup-- Waterfall
Measurement Setup-- Waterfall When setting up the Waterfall measurement, you can choose between frequency band or time-stepped spectrum waterfall map. Some of the features are not available in waterfall mode, such as average and trigger functions. Note that RPM-stepped spectrum map is grayed out when you select time-stepped spectrum map and vice/versa.
Page 29 Time-Stepped spectrum map: No. of counts, Stop by, Delta second No. of counts: Enter via the input box the number of counts or measurements you wish to take. Stop by: Select Count No. or Manual via the drop down menu. Selecting count No. will automatically stop the waterfall when the entered number of counts has been reached.
Page 30: Channel Setup
1V, 2V, 5V, 10V, or 20V. This should match the output of the device that you are connecting to. Up only is typically used with modal Fieldpaq testing where the range will increase “up” as required to locate the correct input range. Auto will automatically collapse the input range around the center.
Page 31 Definition of exponential function: x(t) = log (-Bt) Definition of exponential factor X: X = log (-Bt) at t = T, where T is the length of the time block. Actually X is the attenuation rate of the exponential window at the end of the time block.
Page 32: Engineering Unit Setup
The Engineering Unit menu allows the user to specify the type of sensor you are connecting to, the units to be measured, the units to be displayed and weighting that is to be used as well. The Fieldpaq is designed to support a wide range of sensors from Accelerometers, to 200V microphones.
Page 33 (A/A0) where A is the linear value, and A0 is the dB reference value. When A = A0, dB value is equal to 0dB, so the dB reference value also defines the position of 0 dB. For an acoustic signal, the dB reference is set at 2e-05 PA. Int./Diff: To show the mathematical relationship between the SU (Sensor Unit) and the DU (Display Unit), this could be...
Page 34 You can also add Sensor units and Display units to the Fieldpaq via the Add SU or Add DU [function key] for the function selected. Local Soft Key Menu: Return, Delete Return: Returns you to the previous engineering unit menu.
Page 35: Soft Key Menu: Display (When Spectrum Is Selected)
Soft Key Menu: Display (When Spectrum is selected) Before continuing, be sure that Spectrum is checked in the Measurement setup. When you exit the setup menu, you should see a display showing two frames as shown. Display settings are accessed in the main Soft Key Menu. Press the [Display] function key to select and then choose Trace Setup, X-Unit, X-Axis, Y-Axis, Function, Scale, Cursor, Same X, Legend, BG Color.
Page 36 X-Unit: Selecting the units for the X-Axis is done here. Please note that the available units will change according to the function selected. Time Waveform Sec, Min Complex Spectrum Hz, RPM Power Spectrum Hz, RPM Cross (power) Hz, RPM Spectrum Hz, RPM Coherence Hz, RPM...
Page 37 Y-Axis: Selecting the sub-function for the Y-Axis is done here. Please note that the available sub-functions will change according to the function selected. Time Waveform Real, Windowed Complex Spectrum Linear, Log, dB, Real, Image, Phase Power Spectrum Linear, Log, dB Cross (power) Linear, Log, dB, Spectrum...
Page 38 Scale: Selecting scale allows you to select Auto, Fixed X, Fixed Y, Max Range or Zoom along with Hot Keys. Each of these functions allows the user to adjust scaling on the display. Auto: Automatically selects the range based on the test data. Fix X: Define a fixed range for X Axis.
Page 39 Cursor: Selecting cursor allows you to select Off, Single, Harmonic, Harmonic + Single, and Peak. Note the small cursor display in the upper right hand side of the display will change when you select a different cursor type. This is useful when selecting the cursor via the hot keys.
Page 40 Legend: Select Off, Channel No., or Channel ID BG Color: Select either White or Black background color...
Page 41: Soft Key Menu: Tools (When Spectrum Is Selected)
Soft Key Menu: Tools (when Spectrum is selected) The tools settings allow you to select TTL Out, RPM ON, Time in DU, Calibration, Hot Keys setup, Mark Cursor, Undo Mark Cursor, and Clear All Marks. Press the [Tools] function key to select. The tool works in together with many of the display functions.
Page 42 Time in DU: During the initial setup of the test in Engineering Unit, you can optionally display different units- (DU). Once a Time waveform is measured, you can change the display from Sensor Unit to Displayed units via the Tools menu and selecting [Time in DU].
Page 43 Calibration: This function only works when complex spectrum or power spectrum is selected. The procedure for calibration is as follows: Selecting Calibartion is for calibrating a sensor (adjusting the sensitivity). When you require sensor calibration prior to measurement, this procedure is used. For example, an acoustic calibrator usually generates a 94dB calibration signal at 1 kHz, therefore you must measure its power...
Page 44 [OK] Select either Switch cursor type, Switch Y axis type, Zoom in X axis, Zoom out X axis, Mark cursor, Undo Mark cursor LCancel: Zoom in X axis RCancel: Zoom out X axis Local Soft Key Menu: Return, Default Return: Returns you to the previous engineering unit menu.
Page 45: Soft Key Menu: Display (When Waterfall Is Selected)
Soft Key Menu: Display (When Waterfall is selected) Before continuing, be sure that waterfall is checked in the Measurement setup when you exit the Setup Menu. If Waterfall is checked (selected), you should see a display for trace and waterfall as the default shown below. Display settings are accessed in the main Soft Key Menu.
Page 46 Trace and Waterfall display Trace and Intensity Map display Trace Only: Selecting Trace only allows the user to post traces from the waterfall map on the display and then review the values in a Power Spectrum display as shown below. The Trace only also allows the user to mark cursors, and also perform a TTL out if desired on the Tools menu.
Page 47 Adjust Viewing Angle: Use the [Navigation Keypad] and the arrow keys (left/right, up/down) to adjust the viewing angle. Press [OK] to accept or [C] to cancel or exit. Adjusting the viewing angle is only for the Trace and Waterfall plot. Z-Axis: Select Linear, Log or dB Z-Scale: Select Auto, Bottom Up, Bottom Down, Fixed.
Page 48 BG Color: Select either black or white. Example of a Trace and Waterfall (peak) Log display. This example shows a cursor cutting a slice and then you can post this value in the Trace map just above the waterfall plot. To add another trace to the plot, simply move the cursor to the desired position and then use the [Function] [Tools] and then select...
Page 49: Soft Key Menu: Tools (When Waterfall Is Selected)
IEPE Check: Select either Bias or Power. The IEPE check is for determining whether or not the signal coming into the Fieldpaq is OK. This is helpful to identify an open or short, or a sensor with improper bias voltage.
Page 50 RPM: Select either on or off Status Bar The Status Bar displays the status of the system. When the channel icon shows abnormal conditions, please stop measurement and correct the problem. Green: OK Blue: IEPE circuit failure 2 3 4 Red: Overload Clear: Channel turned off 1 2 3 4...
Page 51: Function Summary
Function summary The following are typical displays of the functions available with the FFT program. Time Waveform x(t): Complex Spectrum Sx(f): This is also known as Linear Spectrum, which is derived from the Fourier transform of x(t) Note: that spectrum is a complex function which has both real and imaginary parts.
Page 52  Caution: ComplexSpectrum and Power Spectrum Be careful when using complex spectrum. When phase data is not needed, Always use the Power Spectrum for spectral measurement. Complex Spectrum pectrum is a complex function which includes amplitude and phase. This will result in an averaging result that will be incorrect if the measurements are not corrrectly triggered during the averaging process.
Page 53 FRF Sy/x(f): This is the short form of Frequency Response function, and is also known as transfer function. It is defined as the response spectrum Sy(f) divided by the input Spectrum Sx(f). Sy/x(f) = Sy(f)/ Sx(f) FRF is a complex function that is often used for modal analysis or operational deflection shape analysis.
Page 54 Orbit x,y:...
Page 55 To summarize: Function: Available selections for each function Spectrum - Linear, Log, dB, Real, Imaginary, Phase Auto Spectrum - Linear, Log, dB Time- Real, Windowed FRF- Linear, Log, dB, Real, Imaginary, Phase Cross- Linear, Log, dB, Real, Imaginary, Phase Coherence - Linear, Log Orbit- Real, Windowed...
Page 56: Fft Specifications
FFT Specifications: FFT Real time Rate 40 kHz, single channel @ 12,800 Lines FFT Resolution 100 – 12,800 lines, user selectable Windows Hanning, flatop, rectangular, force, exponential Analysis function Spectrum, power spectrum, cross power spectrum, FRF, time waveform, coherence, orbit Engineering units Units automatically transform with pre-defined table...
Page 57 FFT Examples: Insertion spike measurements. Fieldpaq modal test. Sound measurement...
Page 58: Balance Software
Balance Software The optional Balance Software on the Fieldpaq allows you to perform single, dual and even 3 plane balancing. The Balance software has some unique features that make the in-field balancing simple, yet very accurate. To begin, [Power] on the Fieldpaq , the LCD will show all the installed programs.
Page 59 Preference: Select either Imperial or Metric units of measurement. Version- Shows the installed Software and Firmware version installed in the Fieldpaq. Because balancing is a process, we will go through tutorials describing the features. Components: Occasionally, the balancing mass can only be placed in certain positions.
Page 60 placing a balancing mass is 0, 60, 120, 180, 240 and 300 degrees. Attempting to place a 9 gram mass at 312 degrees is not possible, but you can place a mass on 0 and 300 degrees, respectively, to produce the equivalent effect. To use this feature, input the number of components for Plane 1 and Plane 2 via the [Navigation Keypad].
Page 62: Single Plane Balancing
2 sensors- a tachometer and an accelerometer. You may also use a tachometer and velocity sensor or a tachometer and a displacement sensor. Because the Fieldpaq has the ability to connect a variety of sensors, you can perform balancing with sensors other than just accelerometers.
Page 63 Detection: Select RMS, peak or P-P. Resolution: Low, Normal, High, 0.03 Order, 0.015 Order, 0.008 Order, 0.004 Order. Note: If you choose higher resolution, it will take longer time to complete a measurement. However, if there is other vibration signal which is very close to the balancing speed, you’ll need to choose higher resolution so as to filter out the interference.
Page 64 Notice in the window, that the instructions are to Start rotor. Press “Start” to read data. At this time, you press the [Start button] (zero key) on the Fieldpaq to begin the measurement. Balancing a rotor is an interactive measurement.
Page 65 Notice the rotation speed is now displayed. In this example, it is 3573 RPM. The bottom window shows “reading rotation speed, press “OK” to accept. Press [OK] via the [Navigation Keypad]. After you have pressed [OK], notice that the amplitude, phase and overall readings are displayed.
Page 66 By referencing the phase angle of the original measurement one can reduce this risk by placing the trial weight not on the high spot, because the phase derived by Fieldpaq is absolute “high spot” phase. If the rotation of the machine has a rigid foundation and is rotating at low speeds (lower than the first critical speed), the location of its heavy spot would be on the same position of displacement phase.
Page 67 select “Remain”. Once you see this display, we are now ready to move to the next step. Remember, if you selected “remove,” you will need to remove the trial weight from the trial mass measurement. Now we will remove the trial weight and then place 749 mgrams at 293.6 degrees. We can also select Component which will display a new screen.
Page 68 vibration history of your balance job. You can turn the polar plot On or Off, toggle between Zoom and Cursor, and hide points on the chart. This feature can be very helpful in understanding the vibration during your balancing process. Balancing History: This is very similar to the Vibration History, but showing balancing information.
Page 69 When you press [Save] a Save Dialog display will be shown. Here you can press [Save] [Edit] [View] or [Help]. These functions give you more capability on the instrument then just a simple Save function. File Manager: is designed to give you the ability to manage stored files on the compact flash card.
Page 70: Single Plane Balance Flowchart
Channel 1on the Fieldpaq. Mount Accelerometer and tachometer to your rotor as shown. INITIAL RUN: Start Rotor. Press [Start] on the Fieldpaq. Press [Start] on the Fieldpaq. Press [OK] on the navigation keypad. Stop Rotor. Enter information on the trial weight on plane 1 display.
Page 71 BALANCING RUN(S). After the trial run, you will be prompted to begin the art of balancing. At this stage, you can select Components, or Tools, but for this exercise, we will simply add 529 milli-grams of mass at 117.4 degrees and begin the balance process.
Page 72 Single Plane Balancing Options: BALANCING OPTIONS: After each balance run, you have choices, you can select [Component] or [Tools] via the [Navigation keypad]. In Components, you can enter the total number of components, and then have the program automatically select where to apply the mass, or select [Manual] and enter which components to apply the mass.
Page 73: Dual Plane Balance Flowchart
Channel 1and Channel 2 on the Impaq. Mount the tachometer channel and Accelerometer to Channel 1and Channel 2 on the and accelerometers to your rotor Fieldpaq. Mount as shown. Accelerometers and tachometer to your rotor as shown. INITIAL RUN: Start Rotor.
Page 74 TRIAL WEIGHT RUN 2: Enter information on the trial weight on plane 2 display. Place weight on the rotor. Start Rotor. Press [Start] on the impaq. Press [Start] on the impaq. Press [OK] on the navigation keypad. Stop Rotor. Remove the Trial weight (or remain) from the rotor, depending on your initial setup.
Page 75 BALANCING RUN(S) Continued: Notice that the rotor is not balanced yet. We need to add more weight. Add 799.9 mgram at 162.7 degrees on Plane 1, and 1.132gram at 318.9 degree on Plane 2. The R% is residual percentage of unbalance. Start Rotor.
Page 76 Dual Plane Balancing Options: Dual Plane Balancing Options: After each balance run, you have After each balance run, you have choices, you can select [Component] choices, you can select [Component] [3-Plane] or [Tools] via the [3-Plane] or [Tools] via the [Navigation keypad].
Page 77 Dual Plane Balancing Options: After each balance run, you have choices, you can select [Component] [3-Plane] or [Tools] via the [Navigation keypad]. In Tools, you can Add/ Cut P1, Add/Cut P2, Re-enter Tolerance, Perform Calculation of unequal radii, use the Drill Depth function (removing mass to balance), or review vibration or balance history.
Page 78: Overhung Balance Flowchart
Overhung Balance Flowchart: Overhung Balancing. Similar to Dual plane, as you balance 2 planes. SETUP: Enter Setup information Enter Tolerance information. Attach tachometer to the Aux. channel, accelerometers to Channel 1 and Channel 2 on the Impaq. Mount the tach and accelerometers to your rotor as shown in the diagram to the left.
Page 79 TRIAL WEIGHT RUN 2: In the trial weight run 2, you will be prompted to place a couple of trial weights on plane 1 and 2 at the same time. Firstly, if the balancing radii in plane 1 and plane 2 are the same, select yes to go to the next page.
Page 80 BALANCING RUN(S) Continued: Notice that the rotor is not balanced yet. We need to add weight. Add 1.949gram at 152.1 degrees on Plane 1, and 731.9 mgram at 0.3 degrees on Plane 2. Note that P2 is actually ok at this point, but we need to adjust plane 1.
Page 81 Overhung Balancing Options: Overhung Balancing Options: One more weight was added to After each balance run, you have further improve the balance of choices, you can select this rotor, even though it was [Component] [3-Plane] or within tolerance. [Tools] via the [Navigation keypad].
Page 82 Overhung Balancing Options: In Tools, you can Add/ Cut P1, Add/Cut P2, Re-enter Tolerance, Perform Calculation of unequal radii, use the Drill Depth function (removing mass to balance), or review vibration or balance history. Vibration History: V0: Original vibration data, VT1: Vib data with trial weight 1, VT2, Vib data with trial weight 2.
Page 83: Balance Software Specifications
Balance Software specifications: Rotor type for balancing Single plane, dual plane, overhung rotor and 3 balancers Balancing speed 60 rpm to 300,000 rpm Order resolution Low, normal, high, 0.03, 0.015, 0.008, and 0.004 orders Average number 10, 20, 50, 100 times Balancing grade Built-in ISO 1940 standard or user defined...
Page 84: Vibration Meter Software
Vibration Meter Software: The optional Vibration Meter software on the Fieldpaq allows you to measure four The Vibration Meter software also has built in ISO 10816-3 Standard for checking vibration severity. The user may also import his own severity standard if desired.
Page 85: Soft Key Menu: File
Soft Key Menu: File File Management allows you to properly navigate the system to save, rename, and load files. Because the Fieldpaq is Windows CE based, the file structure is very similar to what is common on a computer today.
Page 86 Export: Export allows the user to save the active file in a .xml format. This is an ASCII file format that you can then import directly into many programs like Microsoft Excel or Word, for example. Open Setup: Allows the user to select any saved setup.
Page 87 Save Setup: Selecting “save setup” opens up a new window for saving the setup file. You can save as a new name or create a new file name in a new directory. When the user presses Save Setup, a Save dialog box will appear providing a means to enter the file name, and...
Page 88 Please note that you can always load the CF Card to your computer and create/delete file directories, cut, paste, delete etc. This is possible because the Fieldpaq operating system is Windows CE. Record: User selects either On or Off as shown by the check mark.
Page 89: Soft Key Menu: Setup
Soft Key Menu: Setup The Setup Menu has four different sections: Channel Setup, Unit Setup, Filter Setup and Recorder Setup. Each of these sections relates to the settings for a particular measurement. Channel Setup:  On/Off, Sensor Type, Sensor Unit (SU), Sensitivity mV/SU, and IEPE Power.
Page 90 Displacement (mil), (um) Detection: Select RMS, Peak, P-P, True-Peak or (True-peak to peak). This is the method in which the Fieldpaq collects the data. Filter Setup: You can specify filters for your measurement. Choose from the two pull-down menus: General:[Off], [2-1kHz],...
Page 91 Bearing: Select Off, 500 Hz hp, or 1 kHz hp filter. Selecting a bearing filter will turn the general filter pull-down menu to the off position. Recorder Setup: The Recorder setup is where you define how the time recording is to be made. In this section, select Pulse/Rev, Interval, Time, number of data points and Integration Time.
Page 92 Local Soft Key Menu: Return, Assign Single, Assign All. Return: This function key returns you back to the previous menu. Assign Single: This feature speeds up the entry requirements for channel setup. Assign single will assign that parameter selected for the column you are in. Assign All: This feature will assign all columns of data to be the same data selected for that channel.
Page 93: Soft Key Menu: Display
Soft Key Menu: Display The display function will determine what is displayed. You can choose between severity, trend chart (vib. –Time) or (vib- rpm), bar char, Ch 1 All, Ch 2 All, Ch 3 All, Ch 4 All, Ch 1, Ch1~Ch2, Ch 1~Ch 3, Ch 1~Ch 4 and Review.
Page 94 Display of Channel 1 “All”. Display of Channel 1 Vibration only. Display of Channel 1, 2 Display of Channel 1, 2, 3, 4...
Page 95 Data Review: The Data review allows you to select each channel and review the results. You can add simple notes to the file if desired. Select [Note] and then via the [Navigation Keypad] enter the text (up to 80 characters) to add to the file.
Page 96: Soft Key Menu: Unit
Soft Key Menu: Unit Selecting [Unit] via the [Navigation Keypad] allows the user to quickly change the display of existing data to display Acceleration, Velocity, Displacement and Bearing. Select the desired unit to be displayed. Displacement Selected Velocity Selected...
Page 97: Vibration Meter Specifications
Vibration Meter Specifications: Types of vibration Acceleration, velocity, displacement Types of detection RMS, peak, peak to peak, true peak and quest factor Filters 2Hz- 1kHz, 5Hz-1 kHz, 10Hz-1kHz, 2 Hz HP, 5 Hz HP, 10 Hz, HP, MeF (ISO 10816) and user defined Display Trend chart (vibration vs.
Page 98: Data Collector Software
Data Collector Software The optional Data Collector software on the Fieldpaq allows you to perform data collection on your predefined route. To begin, turn on the Fieldpaq by pressing the [I/0] button, and then via the [Navigation Keypad] to move the cursor to highlight Data Collector software program, and then press [OK] to run this program.
Page 99 The Fieldpaq will display the route as detailed as you prefer. For example, the display to the left shows only the main level. However, you may expand the tree, by selecting via the [Navigation Keypad] and pressing [OK] to expand the tree at each point.
Page 100 Overall Velocity, 500 Hz High pass filter, Power spectrum, time waveform, and bearing spectrum. By inserting a point, simply use the [Navigation Keypad] and press [OK] to select the tests you wish to perform. Expand All: Expands the tree. Collapse All: Collapses the tree. Note: Allows the user to enter a brief note.
Page 101 Unscheduled test point. Collecting the Data from the Route: Select the point on the route that you wish to measure and then pres the [Start] button on the Fieldpaq . The Fieldpaq will automatically begin collecting the data based on the tests that were predefined. In the following pages, we will...
Page 102 Overall Displacement: This point is for ID Fan #1, Motor Inner. The user is collecting data with a triaxial accelerometer. The Overall Displacement will show Axial, Horizontal, and Vertical Displacement values or A, H, V. Also displayed is the previous test data as shown in light blue.
Page 103 Overall velocity (peak) 500 Hz, high pass. Use this function when you wish to apply a high pass 500 Hz filter to the measurements. Temperature measurement of the test point.
Page 104 Power Spectrum: Time Waveform: Bearing Spectrum:...
Page 105 Process Parameter: Enter via the [Navigation Keypad] the value of the analog display such as a pressure gage. The Fieldpaq with the data collector program is simple to use and convenient to insert or skip a test point.
Page 106: Data Collector Specifications
Data Collector Specifications: Types of measurement Overall acceleration, overall velocity, overall displacement, overall bearing vibration (envelope acceleration and high pass velocity), time waveform, power spectrum, demodulated spectrum, temperature, process parameters Vibration sensors Simultaneous 3 Axis (tri-axial) or uni-axial measurement in real time. Overall display Bar or trend chart (also show last 9 historical data)
Page 107: Order Tracking Software
3. Waterfall of order spectrum: To measure order spectrum continuously over a start-up or coast down process. The individual order or order spectrum can be acquired and displayed in the trace windows. To begin, turn on the Fieldpaq by pressing the [I/0] button, and then via the [Navigation...
Page 108 The Order Tracking display may show 3 different default displays as shown below depending on which mode is currently being displayed as default.
Page 109: Soft Key Menu: File
Note- you can always remove the compact flash card from the Fieldpaq and then perform these functions from your PC. File Manager: View: Selecting View allows you to arrange the icons by Name, Type, Size, or Date.
Page 110 Print: When the user presses print and a thermal printer is connected, the Fieldpaq will automatically print the data. Export: Selecting Export allows the user to export the data to an ASCII data format (.xml format) for use with third party software such as Microsoft Excel or Word.
Page 111 move the cursor to the Name box: and press [OK]. This action will allow you to directly enter the file name via the keypad. View: Selecting View allows you to arrange the icons by Name, Type, Size, or Date. After you have selected the way you wish to view the file icons, select Refresh and then press [OK].
Page 112 View: Selecting View allows you to arrange the icons by Name, Type, Size, or Date. After you have selected the way you wish to view the file icons, select Refresh and then press [OK]. The icons will then be sorted in the display according to Name, Type, Size, or Date.
Page 113: Soft Key Menu: Setup
Save Data (F1): Selecting this option to save the data to a .otd file in your compact flash card. The last spectrum measurement is the one saved to file. Save: Saves the file you have highlighted. Edit: Selecting Edit will open up another menu of: Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, New Folder, Rename, Select All,...
Page 114 Engineering unit. Each will be described in detail in the following sections. SETUP MENU Measurement Setup Trace Channel Setup Spectrum Engineering Unit Waterfall To access Measurement Setup, Channel Setup or Engineering Unit, press [Setup] function from the Main Menu of the main display, then use the [Navigation Keypad] to move up or down and left/right and then press [OK] to select your choice.
Page 115: Measurement Setup- Trace
The Measurement Setup is very important to understand so that you can make correct measurements. The Fieldpaq gives the user the ability to quickly modify the measurement setup to account for in-field conditions, making the Fieldpaq very valuable instrument that is adaptable to a wide variety of measurement requirements.
Page 116: Measurement Setup- Spectrum
arm a measurement. For example, assume the current speed of a run-up process is 500 rpm, and the delta rpm is set to be 50 rpm. Then the next measurement will be armed by any rotation speed that is in the range of 500rpm ±50 %(50), or 525rpm to 575 rpm.
Page 117: Measurement Setup- Waterfall
parameters for the Spectrum. With the Spectrum Mode, the user can measure order spectrum of a rotating machine. This is very useful especially when the rotating speed is not stable. Using the order spectrum in this case will provide a better spectral resolution then the traditional FFT spectrum.
Page 118 Start RPM: via the [Navigation Keypad] press [OK] and then enter the desired starting RPM. This can be between 6 and 480,000 rpm. The waterfall measurement is armed by the rotation speed. The Start RPM defines the arming speed, at which the measurement starts. Stop RPM: via the [Navigation Keypad] press [OK] and then enter the desired starting RPM.
Page 119: Channel Setup
Channel Setup The Channel Setup is for defining each channel according to what you are measuring. You can turn each channel On/Off, select the Input range, Coupling, window, and other parameters for making a good measurement. Please note that the channel setup is relational between the Measurement Setup-Trace, Measurement Setup- Spectrum, and Measurement- Waterfall.
Page 120 The point ID’s will be stored in the data file for identifying the points. Auto Advance: ON/OFF: Auto advance is a feature that is useful for taking many data points. If you have auto advance turned on, then you can assign an advance number after you save the data file.
Page 121: Engineering Unit Setup
The Engineering Unit menu allows the user to specify the type of sensor you are connecting to, the units to be measured, the units to be displayed and weighting that is to be used as well. The Fieldpaq is designed to support a wide range of sensors from Accelerometers, to 200V microphones.
Page 122 For acoustic signal, the dB reference is set at 2e-05 PA. Int./Diff: To show the mathematical relationship between the SU (Sensor Unit) and the DU (Display Unit), this could be integration once, twice or differentiation once or twice. This is reference only and cannot be changed.
Page 123 Unit Definition Table: This is where information for each sensor type is stored. For example, the sensor unit for Acceleration can be defined as g, gal, and m/s2. If you select g, then the available display unit values are g, gal, m/s2, mm/2, in/s cm/s, mil, um.
Page 124: Function Measurement Display: Trace
Soft Key Menu: Display Display settings are accessed in the main Soft Key Menu. Depending on how you exit the [Measurement Setup] menu, will show different [Display] choices. Press the [Display] function key to select and then choose Channel, Trace & Waterfall, Trace &...
Page 125 and BG Color. Active windows – Dark Blue The Top Frame is “active,” (left diagram) because the upper menu bar is a dark blue and the display menu shows Top Frame. Note in the diagram on the right shows that the Bottom Frame is Active. Details on navigating the display is described starting at page 16 of this manual.
Page 126 Function: Order Trace- Trace Setup (available) X-Axis: Hz, RPM Y-Axis: Linear, Log, dB, Image, Phase, Polar Function: RPM Profile- X-Axis: Sec, Min Y-Axis: Linear, Log Display-Function- Order Trace: First select Order Trace as the function you wish to measure. We will next go through the Trace setup for this display function.
Page 127 Pressing [OK] on the [Navigation Keypad] will select what orders you wish to have displayed. Press the [C] key to return back to the main display. At this point, you will see a display that does not have any labels on the display. You can add this with the [Legend] function.
Page 128 BG Color: Choose White or Black Examples of display options for order trace:. Y-Axis: set to Real (RMS) method of detection Cursor: set to Peak Ch1-1 Order G’s as per the setup Ch 1- 2 Order G’s as per the setup. CH1-OA: G’s.
Page 129: Function Measurement Display: Spectrum
Function Measurement Display: Spectrum Order Spectrum is almost identical to Order Trace setup and measurement in the previous pages, except that now you are measuring Order Spectrum as defined in your setup. This should be encouraging in that you can perform your setup and measure Order trace (a particular order throughout the RPM range) or choose to measure a Spectrum throughout...
Page 130 Trace & Map: Choose this display for showing an intensity map and some traces. Trace Only: Trace only will display only order traces throughout the RPM Range. This functionality has been described in detail in previous pages of this user manual.
Page 131 RPM Range: Selecting Fixed, you can enter a From and To RPM via an input box via the [Navigation Keypad]. Cursor: Select either RPM or Order. Legend: Select either Channel No. or Channel ID. Channel Number may be as shown: CH1: Gs. Channel ID would be based on your setup and displayed similar to +1X: Gs.
Page 132: Soft Key Menu: Tools
Soft Key Menu: Tools Selecting tools enables you to perform an IEPE check, calibrationand adding or clearing traces to the trace plot. With linear Order Trace (peak) displayed you also can choose Mark Cursor, Undo Mark Cursor, and clear all Marks. Choosing Mark Cursor will create a note showing the cursor value at the cursor position.
Page 133 IEPE Check: Select either Bias or Power. The IEPE check is for determining whether or not the signal coming into the Fieldpaq is OK. This is helpful to identify an open or short, or a sensor with improper bias voltage.
Page 134 When you select IEPE Power Check, the display will prompt you to disconnect all sensors that are to be used. Now, press the Verify or [OK] on the [Navigation Keypad]. This will begin the IEPE Power Test. Status Bar The Status Bar displays the status of the system. When the channel icon shows abnormal conditions, please stop measurement and correct the problem.
Page 135: Order Tracking: Specifications
Order Tracking: specifications Measurement modes Order trace, order spectrum and waterfall display Rotational speed 6 rpm to 480,000 rpm Order resolution 0.5, 0.25, 0.125, 0.0624 Maximum number of traces User selectable 1-16 orders plus overall traces Maximum orders 800 orders Waterfall display Adjustable waterfall plot and intensity plot Waterfall cursor...
Page 136: Octave Analysis Software
Octave Analysis Software: The optional Octave Analysis software on the Fieldpaq allows you to perform Octave Analysis. This software is very useful in many applications. To begin, turn on the Fieldpaq by pressing the [I/0] button, and then via the [Navigation...
Page 137: Navigating The Displays
Navigating the Displays: The main display (left) shows four channels of data. (Note- only 2 channels available on the Fieldpaq). The highlighted portion is the “active display.” Using the view command allows you to view one to four channels on the same display.
Page 138: Soft Key Menu: File
After you have selected the files, you can cut, copy, paste, or delete the files into another directory if desired. Note- you can always remove the compact flash card from the Fieldpaq and then perform these functions from your PC.
Page 139 Type, Size, or Date. Print: When the user presses print and a thermal printer is connected, the Fieldpaq will automatically print the data. Export: Selecting Export allows the user to export the data to an ASCII data format (.xml format) for use with third party software such as Microsoft Excel or...
Page 140 Open Setup: Selecting Open Setup will display another window. Open: Opens the file you have highlighted. Edit: Selecting Edit will open up another menu of: Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, New Folder, Rename, Select All, Unselect. Select what you wish to do via the [Navigation Keypad] and press [OK].
Page 141 Save Setup: Selecting “Save Setup” opens up a new window for saving the setup file. You can save the setup, rename the file name, or create a new directory as shown in the previous pages. Open Data: Selecting Open Data will display another window. Open: Opens the file you have highlighted.
Page 142 The last spectrum measurement is the one saved to file. Continuous Saving: When the user selects Continuous Saving, the Fieldpaq will automatically save each spectrum measured to a temporary file. Once the user manually presses Stop, or the measurement is complete, the user may then save all the data to a single filename.
Page 143: Soft Key Menu: Setup
Soft Key Menu: Setup The Setup menu has three main menus: Measurement Setup, Channel Setup and Engineering Unit. Each will be described in detail in the following sections. SETUP MENU Measurement Setup Channel Setup Engineering Unit To access Measurement Setup, Channel Setup or Engineering Unit, press [Setup] function from the Main Menu of the main display, then use the [Navigation Keypad] to move up or down and then press [OK] to select your choice.
Page 144: Measurement Setup
The Measurement Setup is very important to understand so that you can make correct measurements. The Fieldpaq gives the user the ability to quickly modify the measurement setup to account for in-field conditions, making the Fieldpaq very valuable instrument that is adaptable to a wide variety of measurement requirements.
Page 145 they will be prompted to enter the desired minutes and seconds value via the [Navigation Keypad]. Repeat: Off, On, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, or 5,000 from the pull- down menu. Detector: Fast, Slow, Impulse, or Linear Trigger: Type, Level, Unit, Band Type: Select Off, Ext, Ch 1, Ch 2, Ch 3, Ch 4, or Manual.
Page 146: Channel Setup
Channel Setup The Channel setup is so that you can define each channel according to what you are measuring. You can turn each channel On/Off, select the Input range, Coupling, Window, and other parameters for making your measurement. On/Off: Select via the [Navigation Keypad] on/off by pressing the [OK] button.
Page 147: Engineering Unit Setup
The Engineering Unit menu allows the user to specify the type of sensor you are connecting to, the units to be measured, the units to be displayed and weighting that is to be used as well. The Fieldpaq is designed to support a wide range of sensors from Accelerometers, to 200V microphones.
Page 148 Int./Diff: To show the mathematical relationship between the SU (Sensor Unit) and the DU (Display Unit), this could be integration once, twice or differentiation once or twice. This is reference only and cannot be changed. Weighting: Select No, A or C. A and C weighting is for acoustic measurement.
Page 149 Local Soft Key Menu: Return, Assign Single, Assign All, Help Return: Selecting the Return function returns you to the Setup menu. Selecting return again returns you to the live display. Add SU: This feature allows you to add a sensor unit in the unit definition table. Add DU: This feature allows you to add a display unit in the definition table.
Page 150: Function: Display
Function: Display The Display menu allows the user to change how the display will appear. The user can choose: Coupled cursors, dB Y-Axis, Log Y-Axis, Linear Y-Axis, Same Y Scale, Auto Y Scale, Fixed Y Scale, Channel 1,2,3,4 selections. In this example, we show coupled cursors, dB Y-Axis, Auto Y Scale, and channels 1, 2 3, and 4.
Page 151: Function: Octave
Function: Octave The Octave menus allows you to select Calibration, 1/12 Octave, 1/3 Octave, and 1/1 Octave as shown below. Calibration: Selecting this function will open a pop-up window for calibrating a microphone.
Page 152 Calibrating your Microphone: 1. Measure the calibration signal first. This is done by using an acoustic calibrator that generates a 94dB at 1 kHz. The user inserts one of the microphones into the acoustic calibrator chamber. 2. A spectrum measurement is taken. 3.
Page 153: Application Settings, Definitions And Examples
Application settings, definitions and examples: Frequency Band:  Band: 125 Hz, 250 Hz…. 32kHz  Octave: 1/1, 1/3, 1/12  Integration Time: 1/128 Sec., 1/64 sec.,…. 4 sec.  Delay: 1 sec…. 4 sec. Average: This menu has several components that are related to each other in the test measurement.
Page 154 When you select Repeat, this procedure is repeated. At the end of the repeat cycle, in this case, repeat of 3, the final display is the average of the 10 spectrums in the 3 cycle. When you press “save data” the final displayed average of the third cycle is saved to a .ocd file.
Page 155: Octave: Specifications
Octave: Specifications Octave spectrum Full ocatave, 1/3 octave, and 1/12 Octave Maximum band with 4 channels on Full octave: 32 kHz, 1/3 octave: 10 kHz, 1/12 octave: 5 kHz Maximum band with 1 channel on Full octave: 32 kHz, 1/3 octave: 40 kHz, 1/12 octave: 20 kHz Integration time (seconds) 1/128, 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, ¼, ½, 1,2,4...
Page 156: Bearing Analysis Software
Bearing Analysis Software: The optional Bearing Analysis software on the Fieldpaq allows you to perform Bearing Analysis. This software is very useful in many applications. To begin, turn on the Fieldpaq by pressing the [I/0] button, and then via the [Navigation...
Page 157 The quality of the demodulated signal depends on the band of the selected filter. In this program, one may conduct a scanning process and show the result on a 3D plot, and then select the correct filter for best mea sure ment quality results.
Page 158: Soft Key Menu: File
Soft Key Menu: File File Management allows you to properly navigate the system to save, rename, and load files. Because the Fieldpaq is Windows CE based, the file structure is very similar to what is common on a computer today.
Page 159 Open Setup: Selecting Open Setup will display another window. Note- You can always remove the compact flash card from the Fieldpaq and then perform these functions. Open: Opens the file you have highlighted. Edit: Selecting Edit will open up another menu of: Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, New Folder, Rename, Select All, Unselect.
Page 160 Open Data: Selecting Open Data will display another window. Note- You can always remove the compact flash card from the Fieldpaq and then perform these functions. Open: Opens the file you have highlighted. Edit: Selecting Edit will open up another menu of: Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, New Folder, Rename, Select All, Unselect.
Page 161: Soft Key Menu: Setup
Soft Key Menu: Setup The Setup menu for the Bearing Analysis software only has one menu, unlike other software modules. Press the [Setup] function key from the Main Menu of the main display, then use the [Navigation Keypad] to move up or down and then press [OK] to select the feature you wish to edit.
Page 162 Average: Average Type, Average No. Average Type: Select Linear, Exponent or Peak Hold via the pull- down panel. Average No: Select 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200 or 500 via the pull-down panel. Envelope Filter: Filter, Center, Band Envelope Filter: Select 500 Hz- 2 kHz, 1kHz- 2.5 kHz, 2 kHz- 5kHz, 5 kHz- 10 kHz or custom from the pull-down menu.
Page 163 Accelerometer: Input Channel, mV/g, IEPE Power Input Channel: Select Ch 1, Ch2, Ch3, or Ch4 via the pull-down panel. mV/g: This is a text input box that you can enter the sensitivity for the accelerometer used. IEPE Power: Select either ON or OFF. Tacho: Pulses/Rev.
Page 164 Bearings: Selecting bearings will open the bearing Menu. The Bearing menu can be selected via the “Tools” menu or the local Soft Key Menu when in the setup. The Bearing menu has a very large database of bearings to select from. At the top of the menu, a pull-down menu lists an abbreviation of makers, i.e.
Page 165 In this example, we have 2 bearings in the quick list. Note that SKF bearing information is shown below. When we select the BAR 200H bearing, the bearing information for this model will be shown. Acquire: Acquires the rotation speed.
Page 166: Soft Key Menu: Display
Soft Key Menu: Display To access Display, press [Display] function from the Main Menu of the main display, then use the [Navigation Keypad] to move up or down and then press [OK] to select the feature you wish to edit. The display functions in the Bearing Analysis software are: X: Hz, X: RPM, Lin Y-axis, Log Y-axis, Auto Scale, Fixed X-Axis, Fixed Y-axis,...
Page 167: Soft Key Menu: Tools
Soft Key Menu: Tools To access Tools, press [Tools] function from the Main Menu of the main display, then use the [Navigation Keypad] to move up or down and then press [OK] to select the feature you wish to edit. The Tools menu you can select Acquire RPM, Select Bearing, 3D scanning, Envelope Accel.
Page 168 Units of Measure: In some cases, the number is very small. If you are looking at just noise, the Fieldpaq will automatically convert the number to a common expression instead of a scientific number. For example, the Spectrum (RMS) is 0.397u.
Page 169: Bearing Analysis: Specifications
Bearing Analysis: specifications Maximum frequency band 10 kHz Maximum resolution 12,800 lines Demodulation filters 500 Hz- 2kHz, 1 kHz-2.5 kHz, 5 kHz- 10 kHz, custom Bearing database Built-in commonly used bearings fault frequencies 3D scanning Scan the demodulation filter from 1 kHz to 10 kHz and show the results in a 3D plot Overall bearing vibration Envelope acceleration and high pass...
Page 170: Data Recorder Software
Data Recorder Software The optional Data Recorder software on the Fieldpaq allows you to perform record raw data without analysis. This feature is very useful when out in the field taking measurements to record the actual events taking place for playback at a later time.
Page 171: Soft Key Menu: File
After you have selected the files, you can cut, copy, paste, or delete the files into another directory if desired. Note- you can always remove the compact flash card from the Fieldpaq and then perform these functions from your PC.
Page 172 File Manager: View: Selecting View allows you to arrange the icons by Name, Type, Size, or Date. After you have selected the way you wish to view the file icons, select Refresh and then press [OK]. The icons will then be sorted in the display according to Name, Type, Size, or Date.
Page 173 the display according to Name, Type, Size, or Date. Help: Help file. Save to Default: Saves the current setup parameters to the default file. Next time you access the octave, it will start up with the default setup. Save Setup: Selecting “Save Setup” opens up a new window for saving the setup file.
Page 174 If you rename the folder, then you will need to use the alpha-numeric keypad and enter the correct name. When complete, press [OK]. Another feature is that you can move the cursor to the Name box: and press [OK]. This action will allow you to directly enter the file name via the keypad.
Page 175: Soft Key Menu: Setup
Soft Key Menu: Setup The Setup menu for the Data Recorder software only has one menu, unlike other software modules. Press the [Setup] function key from the Main Menu of the main display, then use the [Navigation Keypad] to move up or down and then press [OK] to select the feature you wish to edit.
Page 176 Pulses/ Rev. Set the number of pulses per revolution via the input box. End RPM: The RPM will trigger the Fieldpaq to stop recording when this entered RPM is reached via the input box.
Page 177: Soft Key Menu: Display
500 mV, 1V, 2V, 5V, 10V, or 20V. This should match the output of the device that you are connecting to. Up only is typically used with modal Fieldpaq testing where the range will increase “up” as required to locate the correct input range.
Page 178 or 400 lines of resolution and set the overlapping function from 0%, 25%, 50%, or 75%. The display function also allows the user to show a bar chart, either in Instant or Peak hold, along with an overload indicator status. In this section we will discuss each of the various displays available for the Data Recorder software.
Page 179 Hide Overload Status: This will hide the overload indication when your sensor has overloaded. In this example, Group 1 has several alarms for a rigid foundation and also for a flexible foundation according to ISO 10816-3 standard. These alarm levels will then be shown in the display if selected.
Page 180: Soft Key Menu: Tools
IEPE Check: Select to display a bar chart. Select either Bias or Power. The IEPE check is for determining whether or not the signal coming into the Fieldpaq is OK. This is helpful to identify an open or short, or a sensor with improper bias...
Page 181 When you select IEPE Bias Check, the display will prompt you to connect all sensors that are to be used. Now, press the Verify or [OK] on the [Navigation Keypad]. This will begin the Bias Test. I have only one sensor in Channel 1. This shows a Bias Voltage of 12.2V and is Normal.
Page 182 Note: When you select Note, a input box will appear allowing you to enter up to 32 words to attach to the saved data file. Playback (F4): When you select playback, you can rewind, pause, play or fast forward the data playback. The play indicator is located at the bottom of the display, along with speed controls of 1X, 2X, 4X or 8X that you can select by pressing the fast forward key (number 4 key).
Page 183 Indicators explained: Playback indicator showing the playback position relative to the total amount of raw data recorded. Playback Speed and overlapping information. 1x with 75% overlap, 2x with 25% and 4x with 75% overlap. To change the overlap, you can press [Return] and select [Display] [Overlap] and select the desired amount of overlapping percentage Battery Charge State Indicator...
Page 184: Data Recorder: Specifications
Data Recorder: specifications Recorded Data Raw time data and TTL tacho signal Monitor display Waveform or spectrum (resolution 100, 200 or 400 lines) Storage Media Compact flash card Data review Playback block by block, fast forward or rewind Maximum file size 1 Gigabyte each Maximum sampling rate 51.2 kHz for 1 channel, 25.6 kHz for 2...
Page 185: Dvf Software - Digital Vector Function
DVF Software - Digital Vector Function The optional DVF software on the Fieldpaq allows measure up to 4 axes at the same time reporting phase and amplitude. This function is simple to setup and yet provides a quick snapshot of the condition of your shaft rotation. A tachometer is needed to perform this measurement.
Page 186: Soft Key Menu: File
After you have selected the files, you can cut, copy, paste, or delete the files into another directory if desired. Note- you can always remove the compact flash card from the Fieldpaq and then perform these functions from your PC.
Page 187 File Manager: View: Selecting View allows you to arrange the icons by Name, Type, Size, or Date. After you have selected the way you wish to view the file icons, select Refresh and then press [OK]. The icons will then be sorted in the display according to Name, Type, Size, or Date.
Page 188 the display according to Name, Type, Size, or Date. Help: Help file. Save to Default: Saves the current setup parameters to the default file. Next time you access the octave, it will start up with the default setup. Save Setup: Selecting “Save Setup” opens up a new window for saving the setup file.
Page 189 This action will allow you to directly enter the file name via the keypad. View: Selecting View allows you to arrange the icons by Name, Type, Size, or Date. After you have selected the way you wish to view the file icons, select Refresh and then press [OK].
Page 190: Soft Key Menu: Setup
Soft Key Menu: Setup The Setup menu has three main menus: Measurement setup, Channel setup and Engineering unit. Each will be described in detail in the following sections. SETUP MENU Measurement Setup Channel Setup Engineering Unit To access Measurement Setup, Channel Setup or Engineering Unit, press [Setup] function from the [Soft Key] Menu of the main display, then use the [Navigation Keypad] to move up or down and then press [OK] to select your choice.
Page 191: Measurement Setup
Measurement Setup The Measurement Setup is very important to understand so that you can make correct and accurate measurements. The Fieldpaq gives the user the ability to quickly modify the measurement setup to account for in-field conditions, making...
Page 192: Channel Setup
Channel Setup The Channel Setup is used to determine the input signal to the measurement for each channel selected. On/Off: Select which channels are on or off. Input Range: Select Auto, 10mV, 20 mV, 50 mV, 100 mV, 200 mV, 500 mV, 1V, 2V, 5V, 10V, 20V.
Page 193: Engineering Unit Setup
Engineering Unit Setup The Engineering Unit Setup is used to determine the sensor type, sensitivity and method of detection for each channel selected. Sensor Type: Choose Acceleration, Velocity, Displacement, Force, Sound or Off. If Off is selected, then Volts will be the defined sensor unit.
Page 194 You can also add Sensor units and Display units to the Fieldpaq via the Add SU or Add DU [function key] for the function selected. Local Soft Key Menu: Return, Delete Return: Returns you to the previous engineering unit menu.
Page 195: Soft Key Menu: Display
Soft Key Menu: Display The display menu allows you to show DVF measurements in either a polar or numerical plot format. Likewise, you can choose to display only channel 1 on the polar plot or in a numerical display. View Data: By selecting view data, the user has more display options to view. You can view numerical data for Ch1 only, Ch 1-Ch 2, Ch 1-Ch3, Ch1 –...
Page 196 Local soft key menu: Return, Delete, Display Hide: Return will return you to the previous menu. Delete will delete the selected or highlighted value, Display will bring up a menu that allows the user to select Ch1, Ch 2, Ch3, Ch 4 and polar plot. Hide allows the user to hide a point on the display.
Page 197: Soft Key Menu: Tools
Soft Key Menu: Tools The tools settings allow you to select Calibration, IEPE check and clear all data. Press the [Tools] function key to select. Calibration: Selecting Calibartion is for calibrating a sensor (adjusting the sensitivity). When you require sensor calibration prior to measurement, this procedure is used.
Page 198 IEPE Check: Select either Bias or Power. The IEPR check is for determining whether or not the signal coming into the Fieldpaq is OK. This is helpful to identify an open or short, or a sensor with improper bias voltage.
Page 200: Dvf: Specifications
DVF: specifications Maximum frequency band Maximum resolution Maximum file size...
Page 201: Data Explorer Software
Use of the Data Explorer is straightforward. This basic tutorial should give you the basics to begin using the Data Explorer software program. There are two methods of moving data from the Fieldpaq to your computer. You can use the USB cable (provided) or simply remove the Compact Flash Card and insert the card in your computer.
Page 202: Usb Method
[I/O] Note: If you connect the Fieldpaq to the computer before turning on the Fieldpaq, the computer will NOT recognize the USB connection. 2. Connect the Fieldpaq via the USB cable to your computer. You should see a window display like this. Be sure to select [No], then press [Next], and you will view another display showing “connected.”...
Page 203 4. Select [File] [Import] 5. Select [Transfer]. You will observe device connecting. 6. Choose the files that you wish to transfer and press [OK]. 7. Select [Save UFF] or you can select [Save]. Note: [Save UFF] converts the file format to .uff, whereas [Save] keeps the original format of .fdt.
Page 204 Done!
Page 205: Compact Flash Method
Compact Flash Method: 1. Remove the Compact Flash Card from your Fieldpaq 2. Install the Compact Flash Card in your computer’s card reader slot. Note: Some computers do not have card readers. If this is the case, you can purchase a card reader that supports Compact Flash cards. Most card readers have a USB connection.
Page 206 5. Start the Data Explorer Program. 6. Select [File] [Import].
Page 207 7. Select [Open File] and then choose the files that you wish to open. 8. Select [Save UFF] or you can select [Save]. Note: Save UFF converts the file format to .uff, whereas Save keeps the original format of .fdt Done!
Page 208: Data Explorer Software Menus
Data Explorer Software Menus: The menus are simple to use and navigate around. There are usually two or three ways to navigate around in this program. Throughout this tutorial we will use a common format for all commands as outlined below. Mouse cursor commands: [File] New This means that you move your cursor to the File menu and then click New.
Page 209: Terminal Program Software
The Terminal program is a software program utility for reviewing displaying the Fieldpaq to your computer screen. The terminal program is a unique but handy program that allows the user to show his Fieldpaq to a larger audience because of your computer’s display size or a projector.
Page 210 Click Start service Icon to display the Fieldpaq screen on your computer. You can also select 100% from the view menu to see a larger screen size or click on Fieldpaq fieldpaq to view what the screen would look like as on your Fieldpaq.
Page 211 With the terminal program, you can even control the Fieldpaq from your computer via the Fieldpaq display (notice the hand not shown in picture) or the keypad. You can do other things with the terminal program, like copy/ paste to other programs,...
Page 212 like Microsoft word, email. This is very convenient method to communicate your measured results without using a cumbersome reporting software. Also, you have the ability to provide training long distances via a webinar or in large groups.
Page 213: Benstone Update Manager Software
USB to your computer. Start the Update program by double clicking on the Benstone icon located on your system tray or in your program list. You can create a desktop icon. Once the Fieldpaq is connected to your computer and the update program has...
Page 214 Fieldpaq automatically the latest software/ firmware versions that are available. You can update your Fieldpaq any time you want to check for the latest firmware. Note- this update program only will install purchased software.
Page 216: Appendix
Document No. Document Revision Release Date 2005Aug17 Document Title Fieldpaq I/O connector and cable configuration Contents: 1. Connector of Fieldpaq AUX channel Page 2 2. Connector of Fieldpaq Input Channels Page 3 3. Configuration of Fieldpaq AUX cable Page 4 4.
Page 217 1. Configuration of AUX Connector Pin Configuration Pin 1 +5V Power Source Pin 2 TTL IN (External Trigger) Pin 3 TTL OUT (Strobe) Pin 4 RS232 TX (for Thermal Printer) Pin 5 RS232 RX (for Thermal Printer) Pin 6 Digital Ground...
Page 218 2. Configure of input Connector (Channel 1~4) FGG.1B.307.CLAD62Z LEMO PLUG EGG.1B.307.CLL LEMO Top view of socket Top view of cable plug Top view of solder side of cable plug Pin Configuration Pin 1 No Connected * Pin 2 Digital Ground Pin 3 DC 200V Pin 4...
Page 219 3. Fieldpaq AUX application cable configuration 3.1 Tacho sensor Fieldpaq Trigger tacho sensor Example:（for Monarch AUX Connect Pin photo sensor ROS-5W） Configuration wiring Pin 1 +5V Power Source Power Brown wire Pin 2 TTL IN (External Trigger) Signal In Black wire...
Page 220 3.4 Thermal printer Fieldpaq Serial Cables （RS232 ） Example:（for SII DPU-414） AUX Connect Pin Configuration Pin 4 RS232 TX RD(Receiver data) 9-Pin D_sub connector Pin 2 Pin 5 RS232 RX TD(Transmit data) 9-Pin D_sub connector Pin 3 Pin 6 Digital Ground...
Page 221 5. 4. configuration of Fieldpaq signal cable (Channel 1~ Channel 4) 4.1 IEPE type transducer Example：（for WR Connect Pin Configuration Custom cable 786LBV） Pin 4 Signal Input / IEPE Signal Input / IEPE Pin A Pin 7 Analog Ground common Ground...

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