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- Page 1 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Vibration Data Collector Mode 7/24/2012 Crystal Instruments Corporation 2370 Owen Street Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA www.go-ci.com +1 (408)986-8880...
- Page 2 Issue 2 users Copyright 2012 Crystal Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved. This document, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of Crystal Instruments Corporation. All product names referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Table of Contents INSTALLATION OF EDM SOFTWARE ..........1 What You Will Need ................1 Software Included on Installation CD ........... 1 System Requirements ................2 Hardware ..................2 Software ................... 3 EDM Software CD ................. 3 EDM Software Installation Wizard ............ - Page 4 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Download from VDC to EDM with New Machine Added ....32 Synchronize via USB ............... 33 Synchronizing via SD Card .............. 35 MANAGING DATABASES AND FACTORIES ........37 Database Management ..............37 Auto Backup ................... 38 Auto Save..................38 Backup a Database .................
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Page 5: Installation Of Edm Software
MSSQL if there is no SQL manager detected on the system. Software Included on Installation CD The Installation CD includes Crystal Instruments’ EDM software as well as several other necessary software installers required for proper operation. EDM uses... -
Page 6: System Requirements
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Microsoft .NET Framework: .NET will be installed automatically if it is not already installed on your computer. Tip: Check with your system administrator or IT department prior to installation. It is generally a good idea to run Microsoft Windows Update... -
Page 7: Software
EDM Software CD Engineering Data Management (EDM) is PC software used for data management, post signal processing, viewing, reporting, and connecting Crystal Instruments hardware, the PC, and the data storage system. EDM provides connectivity to one or more CoCo devices. It provides... -
Page 8: Edm Software Installation Wizard
CoCo-80 Quick Reference To install EDM and related software systems included on the CD, place the installation CD in the CD drive of the target PC. The Welcome Screen will automatically open as shown below. If the Welcome Screen does not automatically open, run the Setup.exe file on the root... - Page 9 (recommended, and installed by default) and MySQL. If MySQL is preferred or currently used for EDM database management, please refer to Appendix 3 of the full CoCo-80 VDC Manual. Figure 2: EDM Installation Wizard Click Next to begin the installation process.
- Page 10 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Specify whether to install Microsoft SQL Server 2008. This is required for VDC mode to function and should be checked. Press Next to begin the MSSQL installation. Figure 3: Microsoft SQL Server Installation Prompt A series of windows will open displaying the installation process.
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Page 11: Edm License Key
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Expand Local Users and Groups and click Users to see all user accounts. When MSSQL has successfully installed, the installation wizard will return to setting up EDM. Specify the installation directory and press Next. The default directory is C:\Program Files\Crystal Instruments\EDM. - Page 12 CoCo-80 Quick Reference uses a License Key file to enable or disable certain functions. License Key files are also used to control the Activation Period and Software Subscription Renew period. Multiple License Keys can be installed in one EDM installation. This allows one instance of EDM to run multiple Crystal Instruments devices.
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Page 13: Where Is My License Key
Figure 5: CoCo License Key on the EDM Installation CD 2. When the EDM Software and CoCo are shipped from Crystal Instruments, an automated email message will be sent providing shipping information, the License Key, and the Serial Number of the instrument. -
Page 14: Usb Device Driver
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 6: CI Technical Support Site License Key download link USB Device Driver After the EDM installation finishes, the CoCo can be connected to the PC. To connect via a USB cable the USB driver must first be installed. The driver does not install automatically. - Page 15 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 7: Device Manager located in Control Panel The Device Manager shows all system devices and any devices connected to any of the ports on the computer. Since the CoCo does not have a driver installed, it should appear under the Other Devices heading as “Generic...
- Page 16 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 9: CoCo Properties window Select Browse my computer for driver software. Figure 10: Device Driver installation window...
- Page 17 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Click Browse and navigate to the CD drive. In the root level of the EDM installation CD is a folder titled CoCoUsb driver. Highlight this folder and click Select. Press Next to scan that folder for the driver.
- Page 18 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Windows will apply the driver software. Click Close when then installation confirmation window opens. Figure 13: Notification of a successful driver installation The CoCo driver has now been successfully installed.
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Page 19: Creating A Database
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Creating a Database This section describes a step by step process of creating a database in EDM. A database consists of one or more Factories, Machines, Points, Entries, and Routes. This data is saved in a SQL database on the PC. Once the database is setup in EDM it must be uploaded to the CoCo. -
Page 20: Creating Database Items: Factories, Machines, Points, Entries And Routes
CoCo-80 Quick Reference database and then click Create. EDM will then initialize the Database, which may take a few seconds. A message will indicate when the database has been created. Figure 15: Database Access Wizard creating new database Next click the Access button to access the new Database. - Page 21 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 16: Database Explorer As a database expands to include all the machinery of a plant, it may be easier to use if there are multiple Factories. This manual uses the convention of Factories, Machines, Points, Entries, and Routes.
- Page 22 CoCo-80 Quick Reference multiple Routes, but a Route may not have multiple Factories. Tip: Start with one Factory for all machinery and use the Copy, Paste and Duplicate functions to speed up the creation of the database. If the database is divided into two or...
- Page 23 CoCo-80 Quick Reference be associated with a Factory. Note that a Machine appears below the Factory in the explorer as a lower level. Similarly, a Measurement Point is the next level below a Machine and must be associated with a Machine. A...
- Page 24 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 18: Database with 2 Factories and 4 Machines After the components of the Database are created the details for each item must be specified. This can be done this either by double-clicking on the item or by selecting it and clicking on the Edit button on the toolbar.
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Page 25: Adding Measurement Points
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Manage Tag; New Machine, New Point, New Measurement, New Note; Search Peak; Export Signal Data to File; Delete; Copy Machine; Duplicate Machine; New Reading Alarm; Collapse All; and Report. Figure 20: Database Explorer pop-up menu Adding Measurement Points Measurement Points are physical locations on a machine which will be monitored. -
Page 26: Rpm Multiplier
CoCo-80 Quick Reference can be made at a single Point to characterized vibration in multiple axes. Some special settings can be defined in the case of measurement Points. Figure 21: Measurement Point settings RPM Multiplier In the case of a gearbox that increases or decreases the... -
Page 27: Adding Measurement Entries
CoCo-80 Quick Reference driven speed needs to be measured when data is collected. Figure 22: Measurement Point Parameter dialog Adding Measurement Entries A measurement Entry is a collection of settings for a measurement associated with a specific measurement Point. One or more measurement Entries can be defined for any measurement Point. -
Page 28: Expected Rpm
CoCo-80 Quick Reference To add a new Entry click the Measurement Entry item in the Database Explorer to open the Measurement Entry Wizard. The first dialog selects the Measurement Pattern. This specifies the number of measurement channels and if a tachometer will be used for this entry. The next page will specify the parameters to be measured. - Page 29 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 25: Measurement Entry Wizard, Measurement Pattern dialog Click Next to move to the Parameter Set dialog. Select a Parameter Set from the pull down menu or click New to create a new Parameter Set. Parameter Sets specify the signals that will be computed, the measurement quantity, and the measurement interval.
- Page 30 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Click Next to move to the Sensor Set dialog. Select a Sensor Set from the pull down menu or click New to create a new Sensor Set. Figure 27: Measurement Entry Wizard, Sensor Set dialog Click Next to move to the last dialog. Enter a name and description for the measurement Entry, and then click Finish to complete the process.
- Page 31 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 28: Measurement Entry Wizard, Name and Description dialog When the wizard is completed the dialog closes and the Entry is complete. Repeat this process for all Entries associated with each Point in the database. Note that this process is only done once when the database structure is initially setup.
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Page 32: Creating A Route
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Creating a Route Routes can be added to the CoCo to cover a variety of conditions. Some machines may need to be monitored occasionally and others may need to be watched closely. The system allows the CoCo to have many different customized Routes loaded for each situation. - Page 33 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 29: Edit Route dialog While dragging, if the mouse cursor is to the left of the number the point will be moved as a heading of its own. If the mouse is to the right of the number, it will be added as a sub-Point to what is directly above the line.
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Page 34: Upload And Download Options
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Upload and Download Options Upload Options When uploading Factory information to the CoCo, duplicate or older information can be handled in two different ways. Uploading can be done in Replace Mode or in Combine Mode. Replace Mode... -
Page 35: Uploading Data To Coco
CoCo-80 Quick Reference example, a new area in Factory1 has been prepared and is ready to be monitored on a regular basis and includes a new Machine, Machine2. In this case it is best to use the Combine Mode during the Upload process. EDM will upload all new data, but leave any existing Machines, Points, Routes, etc. -
Page 36: Downloading Data From Coco
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Once the transfer options have been specified, press Upload to send the data to the CoCo. When the upload is complete the Finish button will be available to exit the wizard. Figure 31: VDC Synchronization Wizard, select... -
Page 37: Synchronize Via Usb
CoCo-80 Quick Reference updates to add Machine3 and saves a new Route as Route3, which is added to the list of available Routes in the Factory1 database. Synchronize via USB Turn on the CoCo and enter VDC mode, then connect the... - Page 38 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 33: VDC Sync Connection dialogue Select the Routes that need to be downloaded and press the Download button to transfer the data associated with those Routes. Figure 34: Example of data selection window Once the transfer has completed, click Finish to close the...
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Page 39: Synchronizing Via Sd Card
Synchronization Wizard. Figure 35: Synchronizing directly from an SD card Select File Folder (Name is CoCo-80) and press Next. To synchronize using this option, the name of the folder containing the data must be named “CoCo-80.” The CoCo automatically saves data to a folder of this name on the root of the SD card. - Page 40 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 36: Specify the CoCo-80 folder to synchronize with EDM Select the data to be synchronized with EDM and click Download. Figure 37: List of available data When the transfer is complete, click Finish to return to...
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Page 41: Managing Databases And Factories
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Managing Databases and Factories Database Management The Manage button in the Database toolbar is used to backup and save databases. Measurements and Factory information can be saved into the database in a number of ways. Figure 38: Manage Databases button The options below allow specify how and when the data is saved to the database. -
Page 42: Auto Backup
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 39: Database Management menu Auto Backup When this option is enabled the database is automatically saved when EDM is exited. It is recommended to always have this option enabled. Double-click on the box below to browse and set the path for the backup files, or manually type in the location. -
Page 43: Backup A Database
CoCo-80 Quick Reference may be used to reduce the delays during operation. Backup a Database The backup button can be used to manually back up the database. The Backup VDC Database dialog will open. Enter a database name, specify a location and click the Save button. -
Page 44: New Or Change Database
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 40: Delete Database dialogue box New or Change Database Opens the Database Access Wizard, where different database can be accessed or a new database can be created. This is the same as pressing the Access button in the EDM Ribbon toolbar. - Page 45 CoCo-80 Quick Reference included in the backup the time required to perform the backup operation will increase. Backup all Subitems – includes all items in the backup. Backup all except routes – includes all items except route data.
- Page 46 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 42: Factory Export option A window will open with the option to Include recording data, and if selected a Date Range. Recordings can also be included by selecting only Entries with a specified Keyword.
- Page 47 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 43: Factory export recording files options Once the settings for exporting data have been set, press Figure 44: Set the location to save the Factory file Specify a name for the backup file and the location to save...
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Page 48: Import A Factory
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Import a Factory To import a Factory from a file, right-click in the Database Explorer and select Import Factory. Figure 45: Import Factory into a Database Browse for a Factory backup file in the window that opens. Backup files have the extension .VFK. Once the... - Page 49 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 46: Select backup file to import The import process will complete automatically unless there is a duplicate Factory in the Database. If there is a duplicate, a window will open with the option to either Combine the Factories, Replace the old factory, or Keep Both Factories in the Database.
- Page 50 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 47: Options for redundant Factories...
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Page 51: Coco Measurements
CoCo-80 Quick Reference CoCo Measurements There are two general categories of measurements that can be taken by the CoCo while in VDC mode, Route measurements and Onsite measurements. Route measurements are taken at various points along a factory route as defined in EDM. Onsite measurements are measurements that are taken without reference to a route. -
Page 52: Coco Setup Page
CoCo-80 Quick Reference VDC measurements are related to Factory structures. Each Factory contains one or more Machines. Each Machine contains one or more Points, and each Point contains one or more entry. Factories are defined in EDM and loaded onto the CoCo. - Page 53 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 50: CoCo Setup menu Change the default RPM entry mode. Tacho/RPM: The options are to Apply the user expected RPM value set by PC, Prompt to let user manually input the value, or Read from the tachometer measurement.
- Page 54 CoCo-80 Quick Reference menu has settings for power F1 (Advanced) saving options. Allows for CoCo user Account Management: accounts to be managed. Accounts can be created, edited, and permissions to features can be restricted. Searches the active Factory for Routes, ...
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Page 55: Route Measurements
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Launches the calibration System Calibration: routine. Set the preferences for audio feedback, Audio: headphone volume, and microphone input. Changes the working from VDC to DSA F6 (DSA): mode. DSA mode will not be covered by this reference guide. - Page 56 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 52: Available Routes The Route will be displayed, outlining the Points that measurements will be taken at as well as the number of Entries associated with that Point. To begin, select the Route name and press F6 (Activate).
- Page 57 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 53: Route outline If the top level of the Route is initialized the first Point of the Route will be opened. Sensor type, sensitivity, input channels, and display defaults are all defined in EDM. Connect the sensor associated with this measurement to the appropriate channel and press F6 (Start Meas.).
- Page 58 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 54: Entry displaying reading and APS Measurements are taken by recording Blocks of data to be averaged for a single point. The number is defined in EDM when the measurement Point is configured. Once F6 (Start Meas.) has been pressed, the current Block and the total number of Blocks to be average are displayed in the ribbon bar at the top of the CoCo display.
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Page 59: Reviewing Captured Data
CoCo-80 Quick Reference If needed, measurements can be taken in a different order than specified in the Route. From any Entry, press F3 (Control) and select Point Management to return to the Route overview. Any point can be selected from the list and activated. -
Page 60: Soft Key Menu Options
CoCo-80 Quick Reference point has been opened. Read more on Traces in the following section. Figure 57: Files associated with the select point Soft Key Menu Options Though measurement settings have been configured through EDM, the menus associated with soft keys still provide many options. - Page 61 CoCo-80 Quick Reference F2 (Param.) Analysis Parameters: Displays the analysis parameters as set in EDM. Input Channels: Open the channel status screen. Pressing F1 (Edit Table) will open the sensor table to view the settings for the enabled input channel.
- Page 62 CoCo-80 Quick Reference F3 (Control) Hold Live Signals: Pauses data processing for spectral and block data, and pauses the display. Review Measured Record: Displays the readings from previous Entries at this point. View Point Image Detail: If an image has been loaded for this Point it will be displayed for reference.
- Page 63 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Auto Scaling Shift Reduce/Expand Left/right button ZOOM scaling Up/Down Move position Figure 58: Auto Scaling, Zoom, and Move navigation diagram If a Waveform-Spectrum window is open, pressing F4 (Auto) will open a menu to select Auto Scaling for the top or bottom trace, or Zoom/Move controls for the top or bottom trace.
- Page 64 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Peak detection can be enabled for a Cursor by pressing and holding Up. While holding the Up button, two dashed lines will appear, one on either side of the cursor. The peak value between these two dashed lines will be detected and its X and Y values will be displayed.
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Page 65: Onsite Measurements
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Onsite Measurements Onsite Measurements are used when a single Entry needs to be recorded independent of a Route. Onsite Measurements can be attributed to any Point in the active Factory, or stored as a generic Onsite Measurement if taken at a non-standard location. - Page 66 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 62: Onsite Measurement types A common measurement is taken using a Waveform & Spectrum project, which allows for saving measured input signals and computed spectral data from an accelerometer, velocity sensor, or displacement probe. Figure 63: Onsite Measurement default view Data can be displayed in three formats: Readings, Waveforms, and Spectra.
- Page 67 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Waveforms: Time streams of the signal as it is measured by the input. Spectra: Calculated spectrums displaying the amplitude in relation to frequency. The display can show any one type of measurement, or any combination of two, as shown in Figure 63. To change the display type, press F1 (Traces).
- Page 68 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 65: Parameters menu Analysis Parameters contains the variables that will need to be tailored to the frequency range and measurement quantity. The options include settings for: Measurement Quantity: Acceleration, velocity, displacement. Fmax (Hz): The highest frequency that can accurately be recorded.
- Page 69 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Window Type: Hanning, flattop, and uniform. Most measurements will use the Hanning window. Overlap Rate: specifies how much of two sequential blocks will overlap. Expected RPM: Specifies the expected RPM when measuring vibration in rotating machinery.
- Page 70 CoCo-80 Quick Reference menu. The frequency, and peak amplitude of several steady state waveforms can be specified, as well as start and end frequencies for sweep and chirp outputs. Select a waveform using the Up and Down arrow keys and press the Right arrow key to adjust the output parameters of that waveform.
- Page 71 CoCo-80 Quick Reference The Display Preferences menu sets the default spectrum type (RMS, peak, etc), engineering unit (g, m/s, mil, etc.), axis type (linear, logmag, etc.), and frequency type (Hz, RPM, etc.). Figure 68: Display preferences menu The F3 (Control) has settings to Hold Live Signals, which pauses the plots, Review Measured Record, make us of a Scanner, or add a Measurement Note.
- Page 72 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Figure 69: Control menu options The F4 (Auto) button toggles auto-scaling of axes. When toggled to manual, the plot can be moved by pressing the shift key to switch from Zoom to Move. The F5 (Cursors) button controls cursors on the displayed traces.
- Page 73 CoCo-80 Quick Reference The cursors can detect peaks by positioning the cursor near a peak and pressing the Up arrow. Two dotted lines will appear, one to either side of the cursor, and if the peak is within the two dotted lines the cursor will jump to it and display the frequency and peak value.
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Page 74: Troubleshooting
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Troubleshooting Issue Possible Cause Solution CoCo will Connections Verify all connection. not connect are loose. to a LAN to update. The network Contact the local IT administrator the CoCo is for access to the LAN. being connected to is secured. - Page 75 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Issue Possible Cause Solution detected by installed. CD under User Guide and Tutorial> EDM. Technical Support Documents, and finally open the How To Setup the CoCo USB Driver tutorial. Antivirus • Check the settings of the software is...
- Page 76 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Issue Possible Cause Solution An active (IEPE • Check the sensor table to or ICP) sensor verify that IEPE is enabled on is not being all channels with an IEPE/ICP supplied accelerometer. current. • Check that and IEPE connection has been made.
- Page 77 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Issue Possible Cause Solution A data Press Rec/Stop to begin data recording has collection, then use the Push to not been Talk button on the microphone to started. create an annotation associated with this recording. Press Rec/Stop to save the data and annotation.
- Page 78 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Issue Possible Cause Solution registers a large input the cable is bad. Replace the cable. Menus are Windows text Windows 7/Vista: cut off, scaling is set Open Control Panel -> Display. Set scroll bar higher than text size to 100%...
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Page 81: Declaration Of Conformity
CoCo-80 Quick Reference Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CI CoCo, Handheld Data Acquisition System... - Page 82 CoCo-80 Quick Reference Manufacturer: Crystal Instruments Corporation, 2370 Owen Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Statement of Conformity: EC Declaration of Conformity Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility Crystal Instruments 2370 Owen Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA. Product Name: CoCo (Handheld Data Acquisition System) Model No.: CoCo...
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