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User Manual Balancing Extension Module for the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Catalog Number 1441-DYN25-MBAL...
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In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The RUCD test records and analyzes data from intermittent events and transient vibration signals from non-steady state machines. Additional Resources on page 6 for a listing of available publications. (1) This is an activation license for the Dynamix 2500 data collector. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certification details. You can view or download publications at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature. To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
1. Open the base cover at the bottom of the Dynamix 2500 data collector. 2. Place the extension module SD card contact side-up into the unit until it is firmly seated in place. 3. Close the base cover. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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7. Press F1 (Extn Mgr). The Extension Manager screen appears showing the current extension module installations. 8. Press 0 (Shift) to display the Install Extension function. 9. Press F2 (Install) to install the new extension module. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
1. Press 0 (Shift) from the Setup Utility screen to display the Extension Manager function. The Extension Manager function remains on the screen for about three seconds after releasing 0 (Shift). Extension Manager 2. Press F1 (Extn Mgr). Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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3. Select the extension module you want to uninstall and press F3 (Select). F3 (Select) toggles the selection on and off. A checkmark appears next to that extension module. 4. Press F1 (Uninstall). Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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6. Press F2 (Yes) to uninstall the extension module. 7. Press F4 (Esc) to exit the Extension Manager screen. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
The F2 (Hide) toggles between Hide and Show depending if the selected extension module is hidden or not. You have to exit and re-enter the Extension Manager after hiding an extension module to have the Show function appear. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
Table 1 - Extension Module Battery Icon Descriptions Battery Icon Meaning Battery status is good: >30% life remaining. Battery status is low: >10% life remaining. Battery status is very low: <10% life remaining. Battery is charging. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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You can use the internal laser tachometer in the data collector or an external laser tachometer, optical tachometer, or strobescope for measuring phase during the balance run. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
With the machine stopped, set up the balancing equipment and mark your tachometer reference point on the rotor or shaft. Set Up the Balancing Parameters on page 20 to configure balancing measurement parameters for the balancing run sequence. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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• If further balancing is necessary, it automatically applies the influence coefficient to calculate additional trim weights that can be added to further balance the machine. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
In as such, on the data collector, the static-couple procedure is identical to the two-plane procedure except the Correction Weight and Trim Weight screens show three correction weights for the static-couple procedure: • One weight for end plane 1 • One weight for end plane 2 Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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Two Plane Balancing on page 45 on how to perform a two- plane Procedure section for details. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
• Review Review Data screen where you can review previously stored measurements or resume a previous balance measurement from the last completed run. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
4. Press the Left arrow to save your selection. Use the descriptions in Balance Extension Module Parameters to help you configure the parameters in the Balance Setup screen. 5. Save the setup or start taking the balancing measurement. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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The options available in the list vary depending on the transducer selected. Weight Units Defines the units used in balancing. Specify the units of measurement used for your trial, correction, and trim weights. oz (default) Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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Sets the high pass filter to. apply to the measurement. The high pass filter is useful in removing high vibration, low 2 Hz (default) frequency signal components, which can dominate the signal. 10 Hz Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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° planes 1 and 2, with a phase angle of 180 difference. The Static part of the solution will be calculated at the center between planes 1 and 2. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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Posn 1 Offset Applies to Fixed weight position measurements only. ° 0 to 360 ° Enter the fixed position 1 offset, from zero to 360 , relative to the trigger reference. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
Add the Correction Weight and Take a Residual Measurement on page Split the Correction Weight on page Modify the Radius on page Add or Remove Weight on page Take the Residual Measurement on page Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
5. Press Enter to take the initial vibration measurement. Depending on your setup, the Dynamix 2500 data collector may ask if the transducer is attached to plane 1. If the transducer is attached, press F4 (OK). Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
The Add Trial Weight screen appears when the initial run measurement is complete. You can manually enter the trial weight, the angle, and the radius, or you can have the data collector automatically estimate the trial weight for you. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
Movement parameter in the Balance Setup screen. Set Up the Balancing Parameters on page 20 for additional information. 4. In the Radius parameter, enter the radius of the trial weight. 5. Press OK. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
Use total rotor mass for single plane and 50% of mass for two plane. 4. Press F2 (OK). You are returned to the Add Trial Weight screen where the estimated trial weight displays in both the Mass and Estimated Mass fields. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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Move Around in a Balance Run on page 60 for details. • Press F2 (Summary) to display the results in the Vibration Summary Table. Review Balancing Measurements on page 63 for details. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
• The Trial Run magnitude is between 70% and 130% of the Initial Run magnitude, and the Trial Run phase is within ±30 of the Initial Run phase, the 30/30 rule is not being met, this warning appears: Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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6. Select No, as you typically plan to remove the temporary trial weight (or select Yes if you plan to leave the trial weight attached). Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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8. Stop the machine, remove the temporary trial weight, and securely attach the permanent correction weight at the precise angle and radius specified. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
You are prompted whether you wish to perform7 a trim run. The data collector automatically measures the speed, vibration, and phase. The values are constantly updated on the screen. 2. If necessary, press Yes to proceed with a trim run. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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The Trim 1 Weight – Solution screen displays the trim weight mass, angle, and radius to help balance the residual. 4. Stop the machine and securely attach the permanent trim weight at the precise angle and radius specified. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
The Summary function button is available from all balancing screens. 4. Press F2 (Summary) to display your procedure’s Vibration Summary Table. The Vibration Summary Table screen displays all magnitude and phase values for each run performed during your balancing procedure. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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After your balancing runs, you may want to combine your correction and trim weights into a single weight. Follow these steps to access the combine weights screen. 1. From the Weights Summary Table, press F2 (Comb Wt.). Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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3. After selecting all the weights you wish to combine into one, press F2 (Accept) to compute your combined weight. You are prompted whether you wish to remove all selected weights and combine with one weight? 4. Press F2 (Yes) to proceed. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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6. Press F4 (Esc) to return to previous screens. 7. Remove the weights specified for removal, and attach the final combined weight at the precise angle and radius specified. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
Additionally, the Dynamix 2500 data collector calculates the amount of weight that might be removed if weights are already attached to the rotor. When you need to save the Correction Weight solution, press F3 (Memory. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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Follow these instructions to take a residual measurement. 1. Attach the correction weight to the rotor. 2. Start the machine and let it reach operating speed. 3. Press Enter to take a residual measurement. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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6. Shut down the machine and attach the trim weight(s) whose weight, angle, and radius are indicated on the screen. Do not remove the original correction weight. IMPORTANT 7. Start the machine and let it reach operating speed. 8. Press Enter. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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However, if the vibration has been reduced to an acceptable level, balancing is complete. 9. Save your balancing data, if desired, by pressing F3 (Memory). Save a Balance Measurement on page 61 for details. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
Trim weights are added to the machine to cancel out the vibration measured during a residual measurement. Balancing Measurements on page 16 for details about these measurements. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
Setup options specific to two-plane procedures are detailed below. Single Plane Balancing on page 26 section for all other settings that apply to both single and two-plane balancing. Figure 1 - Balance Setup Screen with 2 Planes Selected. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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Plane 2 settings. • When two-plane balancing with one transducer, the Input Channel, Coupling, Sensitivity, and Input Range are set on Plane 1 and apply to both planes. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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2. Select the type of coupling signal acquired for the transducers. • AC acquires the input signal from a buffered output (external) device. • ICP applies DC to the charge amplified transducers signal, and couples the dynamic signal to the input channel. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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7. In the Position 1 Offset field, enter the fixed position 1 offset for the respective plane, from 0…360. Applies to Fixed weight position measurements only. 8. Press F3 (Start) or Enter to begin the two-plane balancing procedure. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
•Press 0 (Shift) and F1 (Go to) simultaneously to go back to a previous step in the balance run. Move Around in a Balance Run on page 60 for details. •Press F2 (Summary) to display the results in the Vibration Summary Table. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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Initial Run – Plane 1 screen displays the measurement results. If two transducers are used for the balancing, both planes appear simultaneously. You may skip to the next section. 4. Press Enter to proceed. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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• Unless you wish the data collector to estimate a trial weight, the Radius entry is not necessary, so long as you position the trial, correction, and trim weights at the same radius. For more information, see Add the Trial Weight on page Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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Typically, select No, as you typically plan to remove the temporary trial weight (or select Yes if you plan to leave the trial weight attached). Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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The Trial Run 2 – Plane 1 screen displays. The Trial Run 2 – Plane 2 screen shows vibration magnitude and phase readings for Plane 2 with the trial weight on Plane 2. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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Correction Weight – Solution screen, press Enter to begin the correction runs. You are prompted to verify the transducer is attached to the bearing closest to balancing Plane 1. 3. Verify the transducer and press Yes. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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8. Verify whether the amount of residual unbalance is within specifications. 9. From the Correction Run – Plane 2 screen, press Enter. You are prompted whether you wish to trim the residual unbalance. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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You can split the correction weight into two distinct angles, as well as modify the radius of the correction weight. Additionally, the Dynamix 2500 data collector calculates the amount of weight that might be removed if weights are already attached to the rotor. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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4. Verify whether the amount of residual unbalance is within specifications. 5. From the Trim Run – Plane 1 screen, press Enter. You are prompted to verify the transducer is attached to the bearing nearest Plane 2. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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When you press No to the Trim Residual prompt, the Vibration Summary Table automatically appears showing a summary of your measurement’s balancing data. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
Select the step that you want to return to, and press F2 (Go To pt). The data collector displays the selected screen. You can then retake a measurement, if necessary. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
3. Modify the file name as necessary and press OK. You are returned to the Balance – Save Setup screen, which displays the new measurement’s filename and date. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
The Balance – Load Setup screen appears and lists of all your previously saved balance setups. 2. Select a file and press F3 (Open). 3. Press Enter to start the balancing measurement. The Initial Run screen appears. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
The Balance - Review Data screen appears. 2. Select a balance measurement and press F3 (Open). 3. The Go To screen appears. 4. Press the Up/Down arrows to select past data. 5. Press F2 (Go To Pt.). Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
2. Press 0 to display a second set of functions. 3. Press F4 (Delete). You are prompted to confirm the deletion. 4. Press Yes and the file is deleted from the data collector. Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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Index Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 1441-UM004A-EN-P - May 2011...
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