Vibration measurements, how to measure machine vibration with a vibration meter (9 pages)
Summary of Contents for Balmac 205ce
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OPERATION MANUAL MODEL 205ce VIBRATION METER (INCLUDES MODEL 205Mce)
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Familiarize yourself with the equipment before attempting to perform any operation. WARNING: ROTATING MACHINERY HAS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS MOVING PARTS AND SHOULD BE GUARDED IN ACCORDANCE SAFETY TO SAFETY REGULATIONS. This manual is for the Balmac Vibration Meters Models 205ce and 205Mce.
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1750 and vibrating at 10 mils typically requires Accelerometer - Model 601 immediate attention.) The Balmac Model 205 ce Vibration Meter uses ACCELERATION - is useful for detecting the the Model 601 Accelerometer. The 601 is a deterioration and defects or rolling element compact, general purpose 100 mV/g bearings and gears.
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SECTION 5 - VIBRATION SEVERITY The following vibration charts are recommended for determining machinery condition based on readings taken with the Balmac Model 205 ce Vibration Meter: VIBRATION WARNING LEVELS The vibration levels listed below may be used as a guide for selecting and setting the limits on Vibration Transmitters and Vibration Switches.
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Is the power ON? Is the battery good? For information on vibration standards for ISO Is the display on? and ANSI, contact Balmac or check the Internet. Are the switches inoperative, or experiencing other switching problems? All questions and problems should be directed to the factory Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M.
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Model 205ce and 205Mce Operation Manual PARTS BATTERY REPLACEMENT & OPTIONAL PARTS - are The Balmac Model 205ce Vibration Meters come major assemblies identified by a Balmac Model equipped with 4 Size AA 1.5 Volt standard Number. Most of these parts are field alkaline batteries.
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Page 7 Model 205ce and 205Mce Operation Manual SPECIFICATIONS AMPLITUDE RANGE: English: (205ce) Displacement mils pk-pk (peak-to-peak) Velocity in/sec pk (peak) Acceleration g’s pk (peak) Note: Very Low Range in units of 0.001 g’s, 0,001 in/sec, & micro-inches Metric: (205Mce) Displacement micrometers (µm) peak-to-peak...
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