Permanent Mounting - Commtest Instruments vb Series Instrument Reference Manual

magnetic accelerometer base or via a threaded stud on the
machine surface. The accelerometer should not move
independently of the machine part it is attached to.
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Oriented correctly as vibration can differ greatly with respect
to direction.
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Attached to exactly the same position as before if this is an
ongoing study of a particular measurement point (mark the
position if necessary).
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Clear from other cables and not twisted, kinked or tangled.

Permanent Mounting

To mount using the stud method, prepare a mounting spot on the
machine following the specifications shown in the diagram.
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Unscrew the magnetic base from the accelerometer and
screw onto the threaded stud. Use of thread locking
compound is suggested.
Caution: Do not use a wrench to tighten the accelerometer as this
will damage the sensor.
22 Section 2: Basic Operation
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Stud Mounting Spot