For truly complete information, however, the full-length VIB XPERT II Balancer operating manual (LIT 53.203.EN) contains detailed expla- nations of all functional features as well as considerable background information on condition monitoring. Definitions For VIBXPERT II Balancer the following short designations are used in this manual: VIBXPERT, Balancer, instrument.
Information and tips on operating the instrument. Note Intended use - VIBXPERT II Balancer is intended for use as a portable balancing device for the balancing of stationary machines equipped solely with rotating components (rotors), e.g. turbine rotors, inductors, circulating pumps, centrifugal compressors, fans, etc. This does not include machines with oscillating components, e.g.
Safety General safety notes The following notes must be carefully read and completely under- stood before the device is put into service. WARNING! • During measurement on machines with rotating parts exposed, ensure that no brackets, cables etc. can become caught in rotat- ing machine parts.
Safety is entered, a trial weight that is too large may be calculated as a result. This could have serious consequences for personnel and machine! • No one is allowed to remain in the radial vicinity of the rotor dur- ing balancing runs.
Description Description Overview Full color display - large, backlit, high-contrast. Light sensor controls key board illumination. LEDs indicate: - Alarm condition - Measurement error - Battery charge status. Keyboard can be com- fortably operated with the thumb. A / B - Measuring chan- nels for analog signals and charging sockets.
Description Keyboard Plus (+) / Minus (-) key - Zoom for X axis - Change tab F key for special functions such as tab, fast menu, search,... Navigation keys and Enter key MENU key opens the menu with context-sensitive func- tions On/Off key for switch- ing on, switching off and...
Description LED display BLUE GREEN YELLOW RED Status indication during measurement YELLOW GREEN BLUE constant Alarm Warning Prewarning Meas. OK flashing Signal Signal Display off/ Battery slow overload unstable Measurem. almost empty incomplete flashing Battery empty Trigger fast (when switching on) signal Flashing LEDs have the higher priority.
Description Power supply VIBXPERT is supplied with energy by a Lithium-Ion rechargeable bat- tery. With the power on the battery icon on the display indicates the residual charge of the battery. Battery icon If the battery is almost empty, a message appears on the display and the blue LED flashes.
PDF printer and transferring PDF files to a PC can be found in Note the VIBXPERT II Balancer manual (art. no.: LIT 53.203.EN). Loading reports onto USB pen drive Reports in PDF format can be transferred to a USB pen drive and then to a PC, where they can then be printed.
Description To transfer the report: • Mark the file. • Press MENU and click ‘Copy’ or ‘Move’. • Mark the directory ‘USB’. • Press MENU and click ‘Insert’. Measurement report in Excel format With the VIBXPERT utility from version 1.4.2, all results can be ex- ported to Excel format.
Operation Operation Basic functions Switching on: Switching on, switching off, • Hold the key down for 2 seconds. resetting VIBXPERT. • The start screen appears after ap- prox. 30 seconds. Switching off: • Hold the key down for 2 seconds. •...
Operation: Examples Examples for typical operation procedures Example 1: How to change the setting in a field Select the respective field. Black frame Confirm selection and start edit mode. Grey frame (edit mode) Select new setting. Selection has dotted frame. Save new setting.
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Operation: Examples Example 2: How to navigate in a tree view (File manager,...) Select a tree node in the same hierarchy. Open the parent node and show the child nodes. Example 3: How to enter numbers (Time, Date, IP address,...) Select the respective field.
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Operation: Examples Example 4: How to enter a text (name, comment, ...) • Changing character table -> 0.1 Select the respective character. • Deleting text -> 0.2 • Special characters (, + / ) are not allowed in a file name Backspace ‘key’...
Operation: Measurement Analysis measurement (‘Multimode’) Switch on VIBXPERT. • see section ‘Basic functions’, p. 12. Start ‘Multimode’. Open tab for overall, signal or advanced measurements. Select measurement icon. • Changing the meas. task -> 1.1 • New / edit task -> 1.2 •...
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Operation: Measurement Save result. 1.1 Changing the measurement task: Note 1.2 New task / edit task: 1.3 Sensor and measurement channel are displayed in the info field. 1.4 Repeating the measurement: In the measurement screen press ‘Enter’ twice.
Operation: Balancing Balancing in one plane Switch on VIBXPERT. • see section ‘Basic functions’, p. 12. Start ‚Balancing‘ mode. Select 1-plane balancing icon. • Changing the meas. task -> 1.1 • New / edit task -> 1.2 • Connecting the sensor -> 1.3 page 17 Open measurement screen for the Initial run.
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Operation: Balancing Open the data screen for the trial run. • Attach the trial weight on the rotor. • Enter the mass and the angle. • Switch the machine on. • Click on ‚Start‘. Measure the trial run. • Click on ‚Pause‘, if the values are stable.
Operation: Balancing Balancing in two planes Switch on VIBXPERT. • see section ‘Basic functions’, p. 12. Start ‚Balancing‘ mode. Select 2-planes balancing icon. • Changing the meas. task -> 1.1 • New / edit task -> 1.2 • Connecting the sensor -> 1.3 page 17 Select plane A.
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Operation: Balancing • Influence of trial weight in plane A is measured in both planes. Measure the trial run A. • Switch the machine off. • Attach the trial weight on the rotor. Prepare trial run in plane B. • Enter the mass and the angle. •...
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Printed in Germany LIT 53.103.EN.04.2012 VIBXPERT is a registered trademark of PRÜFTECHNIK Dieter Busch AG. PRÜFTECHNIK products ® are the subject of patents granted and pending throughout the world. Contents subject to change without further notice, particularly in the interest of further technical development. Reproduction, in any form whatsoever, only upon express written consent of PRÜFTECHNIK.
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