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  • Page 1 ROTALIGN touch EX ® On-board help...
  • Page 2 ROTALIGN touch On-board help Version: 2.3 Edition: 03.2020 Part No.: DOC 52.202.EN...
  • Page 3 Legal notices © 2020 PRÜFTECHNIK. All rights reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The content described in this document is distributed under a license agreement. PRÜFTECHNIK assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inac- curacies that may appear in the informational content contained in this doc- ument.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents System packages Available package Home screen Configuration Components Ruggedized tablet Starting the Shaft Alignment application Intrinsically safe RF module Intrinsically safe sensor and laser sensALIGN 5 EX components sensALIGN 5 EX laser Laser batteries Replacing laser batteries sensALIGN 5 EX sensor Opening the sensor/laser aperture Sensor and laser labelling Mounting components...
  • Page 5 Thermal growth calculator Multiple feet Laser beam adjustment (sensALIGN 5 EX) Using sensALIGN 5 laser and sensor Laser beam adjustment Laser adjustment wizard XY View Initializing sensor Measurement Averaging Measurement modes Continuous Sweep measurement Extending measurement range when using Continuous Sweep Multipoint measurement Static measurement Pass mode...
  • Page 6 Tolerances Available tolerance tables ANSI standard specification tolerances User defined tolerances Asymmetric and symmetric tolerances Tolerance table based on coupling format Live Move screen Move simulator Saving asset measurements Saving an asset Asset list options Default template Generating reports Generating measurement reports Report logo Measurement table Measurement quality...
  • Page 7 Soft foot Sensor measurement Manual entry Soft foot wizard Types of soft foot Vertical flanged machines Marking measurement positions Set-up Vertical flanged machines – vertiSWEEP Measure using vertiSWEEP Shimming modes Vertical flanged machines – Static clock Measure using Static measurement mode Live Move –...
  • Page 8 Cardan shaft alignment – Using cardan offset bracket Cardan offset brackets Mounting large cardan offset bracket Mounting the large cardan offset bracket and adjusting laser Mounting bracket Mounting the laser holder assembly on the rail Mounting and adjusting laser Adjusting the laser beam to the machine rotational axis Positioning laser and mounting sensor for measurement Mounting cardan offset bracket lite (sensALIGN 5 EX laser) Mounting the cardan offset bracket lite and adjusting sensALIGN 5 laser...
  • Page 9 Technical data – sensALIGN 5 EX sensor Technical data – RF module Technical data – sensALIGN 5 EX laser Edition: 03.2020...

  • Page 10: System Packages

    On-board help System packages The intrinsically safe ROTALIGN touch EX system combines an intriniscally safe ruggedized tab- let with the intrinsically safe sensALIGN 5 EX sensor and laser units. The system incorporates built-in connectivity (WiFi and RFID), and a built-in camera. It is available in the Zone 1 (Class I, Division 1) category.
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  • Page 12: Home Screen

    On-board help Home screen The home screen is displayed when the device is switched on. The home screen may also be accessed by tapping the "Home" icon. Tapping the respective icon accesses the following respective functions: The "Horizontal alignment" icon is used to access the horizontal alignment applic- ation.
  • Page 13 On-board help Version:2.3...

  • Page 14: Configuration

    On-board help Configuration The following settings and items may be accessed via the configuration icon: 'System settings' sets the following items: > Language (system language); > Date; > Time; > Time zone; > Animation state — regulates the transition between the dimension, measure and res- ults screens.
  • Page 15 On-board help Note When using metric units, the resolution of physical quantities used within the device may be set to two (0.01 mm) or three (0.001 mm) decimal places. This measurement precision is available in "Measurement", "Results" and "Live Move" screens.
  • Page 16 On-board help Note The touch device may be connected only to WiFi networks that do not open sep- arate web browsers to login.                                 'Sensor list' displays all available sensors. The "About" screen displays the device features level (ROTALIGN touch EX ), serial num- ber, firmware version of the application and available memory space.

  • Page 17: Components

    On-board help Components The main measuring components for shaft alignment are the intrinsically safe ruggedized tab- let, the intrinsically safe sensor, the intrinsically safe laser and the intrinsically safe RF mod- ule. Ruggedized tablet Note For details on usage of the ruggedized tablet please refer to the included ecom tablet manual.

  • Page 18: Intrinsically Safe Rf Module

    On-board help Tap the power icon [ ] appearing in the home screen to exit the application, and sends the ruggedized tablet to sleep mode. Note To switch the ruggedized tablet off, press and hold down the power hard key, and then tap the "power off"...
  • Page 19 On-board help Information on the sensor and laser may be found in the related topic below. Version:2.3...

  • Page 20: Sensalign 5 Ex Components

    On-board help sensALIGN 5 EX components sensALIGN 5 EX laser The semiconductor laser diode emits a ray of red light (wavelength 630 – 680 nm) which is visible where it strikes a surface. The Class 2 laser beam is emitted with a diameter of approx.

  • Page 21: Laser Batteries

    On-board help Laser batteries The laser is powered using two high energy AA size alkali-manganese 1.5 V batteries (use only Duracell Industrial ID 1500 or Energizer E91). These provide a typical operating duration of 120 hours. CAUTION As the battery becomes depleted, the colour of the ‘laser active’ indicator LED changes from green (full) to yellow (half full) to red (empty).

  • Page 22: Sensalign 5 Ex Sensor

    On-board help sensALIGN 5 EX sensor The sensor contains two position detectors, which measure the exact position of the laser beam as the shafts are rotated. The sensor also contains an electronic inclinometer for shaft rotation measurements. The sensor has two indicator LEDs on its front side, one green and the other red, to indicate beam adjustment.

  • Page 23: Sensor And Laser Labelling

    On-board help Sensor and laser labelling Labels used in communicating laser safety and other general information are to be found affixed to the housing of the system components. The laser beam hazard symbol label is affixed at the front of the laser head. The laser safety warning label is affixed to the back of the laser.

  • Page 24: Mounting Components

    On-board help Mounting components Mounting brackets Note The system is delivered with fully assembled brackets, and with the intrinsically safe sensALIGN 5 laser, sensALIGN 5 sensor and RF module already assembled. In this case, the bracket holding the laser is mounted on the shaft on the left side of the couplings or the solid coupling hub on the left side.

  • Page 25: Mount Intrinsically Safe Rf Module, Sensalign 5 Sensor And Laser

    On-board help frame, insert the chain from the inside of the bracket as shown in the diagram; if the shaft is larger than the bracket width, insert the chain into the frame from the outside. Catch the chain loosely on the anchor peg (A). Turn the bracket thumbscrew to tighten the assembly onto the shaft.
  • Page 26 On-board help Clamp the sensor onto the support posts by tightening the yellow knobs. Connect the sensor to the RF module using the RF module cable. The shorter 90-degree connector of the RF module cable is connected to the 8-pin sensor socket.
  • Page 27 On-board help Use its power switch (1) to turn the intrinsically safe RF module on. The intrinsically safe RF module powers the intrinsically safe sensor. Note For details on the intrinsically safe RF module please refer to the included RF mod- ule operating handbook DOC 04.202.
  • Page 28 On-board help Both the sensor (3) and laser (2) should be at the same height, as low as possible, yet high enough for the beam to clear the coupling flange. They should also visually appear to be rota- tionally aligned to each other. Make the final adjustments, loosening the brackets slightly if necessary, then rotating them, and re-tightening.

  • Page 29: Dimensions

    On-board help Dimensions Grayed out icons are disabled within the active screen. The 'Measure' icon is enabled after all dimensions have been entered. Tap the measurement units icon to set desired units. The icon toggles between "mm" and "inch". Tap the dimension fields and enter all required dimensions. The user may elect to tap the ‘Next’...

  • Page 30: Coupling Properties

    On-board help Coupling properties Swipe the carousel up or down and select desired coupling type. The following coupling types are available for selection: Short flex — These couplings feature fitted transmission elements with play (such as teeth, claws or bolts) or elastic connecting elements like rubber ‘tires’ or springs. Spacer shaft —...
  • Page 31 On-board help using . Alternatively, tap the desired value box. Target specification values are activated by swiping the icon to the right [1]. When tar- get values are enabled, the coupling [2]within the mini train inset at the top-right corner appears in orange.

  • Page 32: Machine Properties

    On-board help Machine properties The following lifelike machine graphics are available: 1. Generic standard machine; 2. Motor; 3. Pump; 4. Split case pump; 5. Fan; 6. Center hung fan; 7. Blower; 8. Compressor; 9. Gearbox; 10. Rotor gearbox; 11. Diesel engine; 12. Gen- erator;...

  • Page 33: Thermal Growth

    On-board help Swipe the colour palette up or down to select the desired colour then tap to confirm selection and return to the dimensions with the machines having the desired colour. Thermal growth Thermal growth is the movement of shaft centerlines associated with or due to a change in machinery temperature between the idle and operating conditions.
  • Page 34 On-board help After accessing the thermal growth screen, tap value box of feet pair [1] where thermal growth is to be entered. The box is highlighted green [2], and the 'Calculator' tab [3] appears. Tap 'Calculator' tab [3] to access the thermal growth calculator screen. Tap (1) and select machine material.

  • Page 35: Multiple Feet

    On-board help to simultaneously display the calculated thermal growth value for the respective feet pair [6] and toggle to the next feet pair [7]. to return to the thermal growth screen showing the calculated values. Multiple feet The item "Multiple feet" is primarily used to determine foot corrections in a multiple feet machine, and is therefore accessible also in the result screen.
  • Page 36 On-board help Note Machine intermediate feet cannot be displayed in the dimension screen.                            to add any intermediate feet. The intermediate feet pair is added after the front feet. Enter this dimension in the row that appears. If desired, intermediate feet may be deleted by tapping to exit the 'Multiple feet' screen.

  • Page 37: Laser Beam Adjustment (Sensalign 5 Ex)

    On-board help Laser beam adjustment (sensALIGN 5 EX) Using sensALIGN 5 laser and sensor 1. Open the laser aperture by lifting and the rotating the dust cap until it rests in its “open” pos- ition (1). Switch the laser on by pressing its On/Off push button switch (2). Leave the sensor dust cap on its “close”...
  • Page 38 On-board help 4. Use the adjustment wheels on the laser to center the laser beam on the sensor dust cap (1), and then open the sensor aperture by lifting and rotating its dust cap until it rests on its “open” position.

  • Page 39: Laser Beam Adjustment

    On-board help Laser beam adjustment Laser adjustment wizard The laser adjustment wizard is the primary laser beam adjustment feature in the touch device. If the sensor is initialized, and the laser beam is not centered, use the wizard to adjust the laser beam correctly.
  • Page 40 On-board help The wizard arrows decrease in magnitude and occurrence as the laser beam status improves, disappearing completely once the laser beam is centered. Measurement may commence once the laser beam is centered. It may however be necessary to preadjust the laser beam without using the wizard. In that case, proceed as follows: "Laser beam adjustment (sensALIGN 5 EX)"...

  • Page 41: Xy View

    On-board help XY View The XY View function is used to facilitate the centering of the laser beam on the two sensor detector planes before proceeding with measurement. Tap the shown detector area to directly access the XY View screen. The XY View screen may be accessed using the menu item "XY View" which appears when the "sensor/laser area"...
  • Page 42 On-board help If the laser beam status is "OK" or "Centered" [1] tap "Set to zero" [2] to set the XY values of the two detector planes to 0,0. These values are then monitored to check the stability of the values. Tap "Absolute" to return to the absolute values. Note that the menu items on the screen may be used to display following items: Sensor list –...
  • Page 43 On-board help Version:2.3...

  • Page 44: Initializing Sensor

    On-board help Initializing sensor The hint "Communication error" [1] suggests that the sensor has not been initialized although the laser beam may have been correctly adjusted. Tap the detector and sensor/laser area [2] to access the menu item 'Sensor list'. Tap menu item 'Sensor list' [1] to view scanned sensors.

  • Page 45: Measurement

    On-board help Measurement The desired measurement mode is selected while in the measurement screen. Tap the measurement mode header [1] to access the measurement mode carousel. Swipe the carousel up or down and select desired measurement mode. In the above example, Multipoint measurement has been selected. The quality of the meas- urement may be displayed either as a measurement standard deviation (SD) or measurement quality factor.
  • Page 46 On-board help Set the averaging by tapping the 'Averaging' button [1]. A scale [2] used to set the averaging value appears on the screen. Tap desired averaging value which then appears in the 'Aver- aging' button [1]. ROTALIGN touch EX...

  • Page 47: Measurement Modes

    On-board help Measurement modes The following measurement modes are available for horizontal machine configurations: "Continuous Sweep measurement" on page 47 –This mode is used to measure standard coupled machines. The shafts are rotated continuously in machine rotational direction until acceptable measurement quality is attained. "Pass mode"...

  • Page 48: Continuous Sweep Measurement

    On-board help Continuous Sweep measurement This is the default measurement mode and is used to measure standard horizontal coupled machines. Once the laser beam has been centered, measurement may be started automatically when the shafts are rotated or by tapping or 'M' (1).
  • Page 49 On-board help Note that the color of the 'Proceed' icon corresponds to the color of the rotational arc which denotes the attained measurement quality. to re-measure machines. to view machine foot results. Version:2.3...

  • Page 50: Extending Measurement Range When Using Continuous Sweep

    On-board help Extending measurement range when using Continuous Sweep This feature automatically activates the extension of the measurement range while in Continu- ous Sweep measurement mode. This range extension allows the adjustment of the laser beam such that it does not miss the detector surface when measuring shafts with gross mis- alignment or angular misalignment over large distances.
  • Page 51 On-board help (2) then continue with measurement by rotating the shafts further. After rotating the shafts through as wide an angle as possible, tap (3) to pro- ceed to results, then (4) to view results. Version:2.3...

  • Page 52: Multipoint Measurement

    On-board help Multipoint measurement This mode is used to measure shafts which are either difficult to turn continuously or allow measurement only in certain rotational positions. The method can also be used to measure uncoupled shafts, nonrotatable shafts, sleeve bearings, white metal bearings and journal (radial) bearings, shafts that are difficult to turn, shafts with herky-jerky rotation, situations with long spans or severe misalignment that will readily cause the beam to fall out of range.
  • Page 53 On-board help Rotational arc showing points taken and rotational angle covered by the shafts. The arc changes color from red [< 60°] -> amber -> green [> 70°] Rotational angle completed by the shafts for current measurement Number of measurement points taken for current measurement Standard deviation attained in current measurement 'Proceed' icon –...

  • Page 54: Static Measurement

    On-board help Static measurement This measurement mode is used for uncoupled shafts, nonrotatable shafts and vertical foot- mounted or flange-mounted machines. If not yet completed, enter dimensions then centre laser beam. 'The 'left/right' navigation icons are used to position the displayed laser and sensor at an angular rotation corresponding to the actual position of the components as moun- ted on the shafts.
  • Page 55 On-board help After taking a measurement point, the displayed laser and sensor move to the next clock position on the display. If shaft rotation restrictions hinder the taking of measurements at particular shaft pos- itions, bypass these using .                                 Measurements must be taken in at least three positions over 90°, but more measurements over a wider angle is recommended.

  • Page 56: Pass Mode

    On-board help Pass mode In this mode, the shaft supporting the laser is rotated so that the laser beam strikes the sensor lens as it passes it. Measurements are taken when the laser beam passes through the middle sector of the detector. Center the laser beam.
  • Page 57 On-board help The sensALIGN 5 sensor laser beam adjustment LED on the front of its housing blinks green.                               Repeat step 3 taking measurements in as many positions and over as wide an angle as possible. Coupling results (1) will be displayed if measurements have been taken in at least three positions over at least 60°...

  • Page 58: Manual And Dial Gauge Entries

    On-board help Manual and dial gauge entries measurement table may also be used for the following functionalities: Entering manual readings Addition of a dial gauge measurement and displaying coupling results Converting alignment results obtained using sensor-laser measurement into the com- parable dial gauge readings When in the measurement table screen, tap .

  • Page 59: Addition Of A Dial Gauge Measurement

    On-board help After entering all values, tap to return to the measurement table. The added manual value appears in the measurement table. The hand symbol next to the entry signifies that it is a manual entry. Addition of a dial gauge measurement With the three items displayed, tap the option "Add dial gauge measurement", then select desired dial gauge set-up.
  • Page 60 On-board help Enter the required dimensions and the amount of bracket sag. In this example, the axial dis- tance A is 75 mm, the radial distance R is 25 mm and the indicator bracket sag R is -0.10 mm. Note The "Measure"...

  • Page 61: Validity Rule

    On-board help Validity rule Dial indicator readings are taken at the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions. The validity rule states that when shafts are rotated, the sum of the dial indicator readings at the 12 and 6 o'clock a positions must equal that of the 3 and 9 o'clock positions.

  • Page 62: Convert Coupling Results To Dial Gauge Readings

    On-board help Note The adjusted dial gauge values conform to the validity rule. The displayed coupling res- ults are not affected by the validation process.                               Convert coupling results to dial gauge readings From the measurement table, select measurement whose coupling results are to be converted to dial gauge values.
  • Page 63 On-board help Note The calculated dial gauge values conform to the validity rule.                               This conversion is now listed on the measurement table which is accessed by tapping The converted coupling results correspond to those obtained directly using the touch device. The dial gauge measurement entry is identified by the dial indicator symbol next to the entry.

  • Page 64: Extend Measurement Range Manually

    On-board help Extend measurement range manually Measurement range may be extended manually in Multipoint and Static measurement modes. This range extension allows the adjustment of the laser beam such that it does not miss the detector surface when measuring shafts with gross misalignment or angular misalignment over large distances.
  • Page 65 On-board help With the laser beam centered, tap then continue with measurement by rotating the shafts further. After rotating the shafts through as wide an angle as possible, tap (1) to pro- ceed to results, then (2) to view results. Note The colour of the proceed icon [ ] depends on the attained measurement quality.  ...

  • Page 66: Results

    On-board help Results Displays both horizontal and vertical foot results in 2-D simultaneously Used to display vertical foot results only Used to display horizontal foot results only Used to display foot results in 2-D Used to display foot results in 3-D Starts Live Move Used to generate asset measurement report Used to save asset measurements in asset park...

  • Page 67: Sign Convention

    On-board help Vertical foot position results Horizontal foot position results Vertical coupling results Horizontal coupling results Selected results mode Alignment condition tolerance symbol Horizontal and Vertical foot results in 2D Sign convention Coupling gap is positive when open at top or side away from viewer. The viewer is considered to be standing in front of the machines as they appear on the display.
  • Page 68 On-board help Both vertical and horizontal results show the foot position relative to the centerline of machine designated stationary. Positive values indicate that machine is upwards or away from viewer. Negative values indicate that machine is downwards or towards the viewer. ROTALIGN touch EX...

  • Page 69: Multiple Feet Results

    On-board help Multiple feet results Foot corrections Foot corrections in a multiple feet machine are viewed from the result screen. Tap the machine centerline to access the results multiple feet screen. Note If the machine intermediate feet were already defined within machine properties, then the foot corrections for the intermediate feet will be displayed.
  • Page 70 On-board help Enter the diemnsion between the front feet and the intermediate feet in the row that appears then tap The foot correction values for the intermediate feet appear in the corresponding row. ROTALIGN touch EX...

  • Page 71: Tolerances

    On-board help Tolerances Alignment quality is evaluated through comparison with tolerances based upon entered machine dimensions and RPM. The tolerance ranges are compiled as tables according to type of coupling, coupling format, and diameter (for the gap value) as well as RPM. When the coupling type is spacer, the tol- erance table values are determined by the length of the spacer shaft and the RPM.

  • Page 72: Ansi Standard Specification Tolerances

    On-board help Swipe the icon (1) to the right to enable tolerances. Tap (2) to select desired type of tol- erance. A pop-up menu (3) appears showing available tolerances. Tap desired type to display the corresponding tolerance table (4). ANSI standard specification tolerances The Acoustical Society of America (ASA) developed shaft alignment tolerances for both short flex and spacer couplings on standard rotating machinery.

  • Page 73: User Defined Tolerances

    On-board help User defined tolerances Swipe the icon (1) to the right to enable user defined tolerances. Asymmetric tolerances (2) can be activated only when user defined tolerances are enabled. In asymmetric tolerances, the tolerance values for the two coupling planes are not the same. Tap (3) to edit user defined tolerances using the onscreen keyboard (4).

  • Page 74: Asymmetric And Symmetric Tolerances

    On-board help Asymmetric and symmetric tolerances When asymmetric tolerances have not been enabled (1), the displayed specified tolerances (2) are symmetric. The gap and offset tolerances for both horizontal and vertical planes are identical. If asymmetric tolerances are enabled (3) all four specified values are displayed (4). ROTALIGN touch EX...

  • Page 75: Tolerance Table Based On Coupling Format

    On-board help Tolerance table based on coupling format For the same type of tolerance, RPM, and coupling diameter, the tolerances value differ according to the coupling format selected. Coupling format (1) is gap/offset for short flex coup- ling, and (2) is angle/offset for short flex coupling. Change coupling format by tapping 3. Note There are no tolerance tables for consolidated spacer shaft coupling formats.

  • Page 76: Live Move Screen

    On-board help Live Move screen Note If Static measurement mode is selected, the Live Move screen is accessed only after the desired 45° clock position of the sensor and laser has been selected and confirmed by tapping in the position selection screen that appears. Live Move is monitored in both horizontal (H) and vertical (V) planes simultaneously.
  • Page 77 On-board help Tapping the 'Cancel' icon prompts the 'Cancel Move' hint. Tapping the 'Proceed' icon allows Live Move to be started afresh or the machines be remeasured. If the laser beam is centered, tapping starts Live Move automatically. If the laser beam is not centered, tap the detector area on the screen [1] to access the XY View.
  • Page 78 On-board help view (V) is selected when the function Live Move function is started, only the vertical condition will be displayed (although both planes are being monitored simultaneously). Likewise, if the horizontal view (H) is selected, then only the horizontal condition will be displayed (but both planes monitored simultaneously).                                ...

  • Page 79: Move Simulator

    On-board help Move simulator As the name suggests, the Move simulator is used to simulate shim values and horizontal movement corrections that are required to correct the alignment condition. The simulator takes into account the shim thickness available and the amount by which the machines can be physically moved.
  • Page 80 On-board help displayed color-coded shaft and coupling, the bold tolerance arrows and the smiley. Aim for a happy smiley (indicated by blue shaft and tolerance arrows) or an 'OK' smiley ( indicated by green shaft and tolerance arrows). The amount and direction in which the machine should be moved are displayed on the value boxes (1) above the measured feet values.

  • Page 81: Saving Asset Measurements

    On-board help Saving asset measurements Saving an asset Before switching off the instrument, dimensions, measurements, results and all settings can be saved for analysis, future use or record purposes in the instrument’s memory or trans- ferred via Cloud or USB to ARC 4.0 the PC software. Asset measurements are saved from the results screen.

  • Page 82: Asset List Options

    On-board help The status envelopes indicate whether an asset has been measured or not. This icon shows that the asset has been imported from ARC 4.0 but is yet to be opened. This icon shows that the asset has been opened but the alignment measurement has not been completed.
  • Page 83 On-board help Assigns selected asset to an RFID tag. Opens the selected asset a new asset. The new asset will be a copy of the selected asset without the sensor-to-coupling center dimension and any asset measurements. Start desired application by tapping the appropriate icon on the home screen. The new asset opens and may be edited as required.
  • Page 84 On-board help > Tap to save the asset as a template. > Enter name of template then tap Note If for any given reason, the template is not to be saved, tap the cancel icon [ to cancel saving.                             ROTALIGN touch EX...
  • Page 85 On-board help > The created template now appears on the template list. Used to delete selected asset. Used to exit the asset list/template list screen and return to the home screen. This symbol ( ) signifies that the selected asset is open and running in the background.

  • Page 86: Default Template

    On-board help Default template It may be necessary to define any one template as the default template. The default template will be used whenever a new asset is opened within the home screen. > All available templates are listed on the template list. >...
  • Page 87 On-board help Note: If no template is selected, all template list options are unavailable. Version:2.3...

  • Page 88: Generating Reports

    On-board help Generating reports Generating measurement reports Asset measurement reports may be saved directly on the touch tablet device as a PDF. Meas- urement reports are generated from the results screen. Tap the menu item "Report". The "Generating report" screen opens. If not yet done, tap the icon to activate "Machine alignment information".

  • Page 89: Report Logo

    On-board help Name of operator Any other machine relevant notes Date is set automatically In this case, "Results as found" has been activated to save the asset measurement report as PDF to the ruggedized tablet. Note The report as a PDF may be accessed by connecting the tablet device to a PC. The report is located in the folder "Reports"...
  • Page 90 On-board help From the report logo gallery, tap the desired logo and then tap . The selected logo will now appear on the PDF measurement report when "Show report logo" is activated. Note: The delete icon is active. In this case, the added logo can be deleted from the gal- lery.

  • Page 91: Measurement Table

    On-board help Measurement table The measurement table is used to register and display all Shaft alignment, and any Live Move measurements taken on the current couplings. Access the measurement table by tapping either the results repeatability table or coupling results / (3).
  • Page 92 On-board help Tap the check box to include the measurement in calculating the averaged results that is displayed on the results screen. Included measurements have a green check mark. The check mark remains grayed out if the measurement is not selected. Measurements in chronological order Used measurement mode The rotational angle covered during measurement...

  • Page 93: Measurement Quality

    On-board help to exit the measurement table. Measurement quality Measurement quality is depicted using the following colour codes: Blue – excellent; Green – acceptable; Yellow – not acceptable; Red – poor Measurement quality is based on the following measurement and environmental criteria: Rotation angle –...

  • Page 94: Editing Measurement Data

    On-board help Editing measurement data To improve the quality of the alignment results, it is possible to edit measurement data that could have been affected by external circumstances such as bracketing touching piping arrangement. The editing options are accessed via the measurement table.

  • Page 95: Other Deviation Diagrams

    On-board help to cycle through the points. Currently selected point is active. The point is made inactive by tapping 'Deactiv- ate'. Shows currently displayed deviation diagram or sensor plane. Tap icon to cycle through available deviation diagrams and sensor planes. These include: Broken ellipse [ ];...

  • Page 96: What Is The Effect Of Deactivating Individual Points

    On-board help All deviation diagrams show the actual number of active and inactive points, the current stand- ard deviation (SD), and the total change in standard deviation (delta SD) when deviant points are deactivated. What is the effect of deactivating individual points? Individual points are deactivated in order to lower the standard deviation value.

  • Page 97: Using Cloud Drive

    On-board help Using Cloud drive To set up the PRÜFTECHNIK Cloud drive, an ALIGNMENT RELIABILITY CENTER 4.0 (ARC 4.0) licence is required. The Cloud drive allows the sharing of up-to-date asset measurements from different devices via the PC software ARC 4.0. Note Wireless connection between the ruggedized tablet and a network must be established to enable assets to be transferred via ARC 4.0.

  • Page 98: Rfid

    On-board help RFID Only intrinsically safe RFID tags must be used in explosive atmospheres. The ruggedized tablet uses this automatic identification technology to perform the following: Identify assets to be aligned Enter corresponding assets directly into the device Store data and results under the correct asset automatically Assigning a saved asset to an RFID tag From the home screen, tap the "Asset park"...

  • Page 99: Opening An Asset Measurement Assigned To An Rfid Tag

    On-board help Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna symbol As soon as data has been written on the RFID tag, the corresponding hint appears on the dis- play. to exit the screen. Note If however, data had already been assigned to the RFID tag, a hint requesting over- writing of the data appears.
  • Page 100 On-board help Position the touch device such that its built-in NFC  antenna is as close to the RFID tag as pos- sible (less than a centimeter). to open the asset measurement. Note If however, no data had been written on the RFID tag, a hint on missing information appears.

  • Page 101: Built-In Camera

    On-board help Built-in camera the 'Camera' icon to access the function. Focus the device on the object to be photographed. The object is displayed on the screen. Camera settings for indoor, outdoor and night imaging, including automatic light set- ting – Tap desired light setting icon (Flash may be turned on/off; Auto mode is for auto- matic light setting).

  • Page 102: How To Capture A Screen Shot On The Touch Device

    On-board help Tapping opens the home screen. Tap any miniature to view the image in full scale. How to capture a screen shot on the touch device Select the desired screen then press the Back hard key (1) long enough. The message 'Screen- shot saved' appears on the display.

  • Page 103: Soft Foot

    On-board help Soft foot Soft foot measurement can be started from any screen where the 'Soft foot' icon [  ] is act- ive. Tap to start soft foot measurement. The values may be determined by sensor meas- urement or entered manually from values established using manual methods such as feeler gauges and shims.

  • Page 104: Manual Entry

    On-board help If however soft foot is detected, the item 'Diagnose' is active. Tap 'Diagnose' to start the soft foot wizard which guides the user through diagnosis and correction of soft foot. Note The set soft foot tolerance may be displayed by tapping the smiley within the machine.                              Manual entry Manual entries are made by first swiping the green button to "Manual".

  • Page 105: Soft Foot Wizard

    On-board help Soft foot wizard Tap 'Diagnose' to start the soft foot wizard. The wizard guides the user through diagnosis and correction of soft foot. Version:2.3...

  • Page 106: Types Of Soft Foot

    On-board help A welcome hint (1) appears after the wizard is started. Tap (2) to proceed to the next wizard step. Follow the wizard instructions carefully. Hints on the type of soft foot detected and the suggested action will be displayed. Note The wizard steps are dependent on the type of soft foot detected.

  • Page 107: Vertical Flanged Machines

    On-board help Vertical flanged machines A typical vertical machine arrangement comprises one machine mounted on top of the other using a bolted flange. Flange-mounted machines may have a vertical or horizontal orientation. In either case, align- ment corrections are made directly at the flange. Angularity is corrected by inserting or removing shims between the flanges.
  • Page 108 On-board help Mark a reference position on the coupling housing close to the shaft and in line with a convenient external reference or flange bolt. Likewise, mark a reference point on the shaft. Measure the circumference of the shaft and divide by eight. Use this distance to make seven more evenly-spaced marks on the shaft beginning at your chosen start point.

  • Page 109: Set-Up

    On-board help Set-up Mount the laser and the sensor on either side of the coupling, ensuring that they are aligned exactly with the 0 or reference mark. Switch the touch device on, then tap in the home screen to start the vertical align- ment application.
  • Page 110 On-board help Tap 'Flange' to access the "Flange details" screen where the flange may be edited. Tap the 'Shape' area [1] to select the shape of the flange from the pop-up menu [2] that appears. In the above example, the selected shape of the flange is "Rectangle". Tap the 'Layout' area [3] to select the pattern formed by the bolts from the pop-up menu that appears.

  • Page 111: Vertical Flanged Machines - Vertisweep

    On-board help Vertical flanged machines – vertiSWEEP Measure using vertiSWEEP Center the laser beam. Note vertiSWEEP is the default measurement mode for vertically mounted machines. The alternative Static clock measurement mode may be accessed by tapping (1) in screen below.                                  Position the shafts such that sensor and laser are both at the '0' reference mark pos- ition.
  • Page 112 On-board help Note If the measurements have a high standard deviation [>0.05 mm (>2 thou)] res- ulting from say bearing play, stiff coupling or radial play in coupling, a hint sug- gesting the use of Static measurement mode appears on the screen. In this case, the measurement mode should be changed to Static measurement.                                 ...

  • Page 113: Shimming Modes

    On-board help Coupling gap and offset in the 3-9 direction Shim correction modes Shim correction mode used in this example Initiates Live Move Shimming modes Shimming modes are defined as follows: mode indicates all positive shimming mode indicates "zero/plus" shimming. In this mode, one bolt position is forced to zero and the rest are positive mode indicates optimized shimming.

  • Page 114: Vertical Flanged Machines - Static Clock

    On-board help Vertical flanged machines – Static clock Measure using Static measurement mode Center the laser beam. Note Static measurement mode is used for vertically mounted machines.                                  Rotate the shafts to the first measurement position. If using the coupling housing num- bering convention, the reference mark and the measurement position 0 should be aligned or matched to each other.
  • Page 115 On-board help to proceed to view measurement results. Note The colour of the "Proceed" icon [ ] denotes the attained measurement quality.                                  Note If flange dimensions have not been defined, the flange icon appears. Tap to enter missing flange dimensions.                                  to view measurement results.
  • Page 116 On-board help Flange correction in 0-6 direction Flange correction in 3-9 direction Bolt position Shimming values Coupling gap and offset in the 0-6 direction Coupling gap and offset in the 3-9 direction Shim correction modes Shim correction mode used in this example Initiates Live Move The shimming mode used in the above example is "all positive"...

  • Page 117: Live Move - Vertical Machines

    On-board help Live Move – Vertical machines Alignment is carried out by correcting angularity and offset. Angularity corrections are made by shimming at the given bolt locations. Offset corrections are made by moving the machine laterally. Correcting angularity It is recommended (but not obligatory) to correct angularity first: 1.
  • Page 118 On-board help 2. Tap to start Live Move. A hint screen requesting the angular position of both sensor and laser appears. In the above example, the desired angular position of both sensor and laser is the 12:00 o'clock position (1). 3.
  • Page 119 On-board help 6. When offset is in tolerance, tighten the flange bolts. Remeasure to check if the new align- ment condition is in tolerance. 7. If not, repeat the above steps until alignment is in tolerance. Version:2.3...

  • Page 120: Horizontal Flanged Machines

    On-board help Horizontal flanged machines Flange-mounted horizontal machines When machines are joined by means of flange, their alignment is determined by inserting the proper combination of shims at the flange bolts and, depending on the flange type, between the faces of the flanges. The requirements are similar to those for aligning vertical machines. When the shaft rotates around a horizontal axis, the electronic inclinometer detects the rota- tional position during measurement, which may be taken in any desired measurement mode.
  • Page 121 On-board help Due to the horizontal mounting of both sensor and laser, all corresponding horizontal shaft alignment measurement modes are available once the sensor has been initialized. and select the desired measurement mode then proceed to carry out meas- urement. (See "Measurement modes"...

  • Page 122: Machine Train Alignment

    On-board help Machine train alignment The following is a step-by-step approach for measuring the alignment condition of a three- machine train. Groups of up to 6 machines coupled together may be measured. The components should be mounted and laser beam adjusted as required. From the home screen, tap the "New asset"...
  • Page 123 On-board help The 'Add machine' and 'Scroll machine train arrow' icons are grayed out when inactive. When active, the 'Scroll machine train arrow' icon [ ] is blue and signifies there are machines in the respective directions that are currently not on display. The active arrows are used to scroll these machines into view.
  • Page 124 On-board help The "Train fixation" screen which is also accessed by tapping the mini train inset is used to fix and unfix machine feet pairs or entire machine. The "Train manager" screen which is also accessed by tapping the mini train inset is used to select a maximum of three machines that may be displayed in completeness including the related dimensions.

  • Page 125: Measurement

    On-board help Measurement from the dimensions screen then proceed to initilize sensor mounted across the coupling as displayed on the machine train inset [1]. The measurement mode used in measuring the coupling in this example is Continuous Sweep [2]. After rotating the shafts through as wide an angle as possible, then tap to finish meas- ure on the specified coupling.
  • Page 126 On-board help Note Please make sure when moving the laser and sensor to each coupling that the dimension from sensor to coupling center is entered correctly in the dimensions screen. Always make sure the coupling you are measuring is the one actually highlighted in the mini train inset (1)! The measurement mode (2) used in measuring the next coupling in this example is Multipoint.
  • Page 127 On-board help The results displayed are for the coupling(s) selected in the mini train inset (1). To view the results display in full scale mode, tap (2). , the "Move" icon, to perform alignment corrections involving shimming and lateral positioning of the three-machine train. Version:2.3...

  • Page 128: Live Move - Machine Train Alignment

    On-board help Live Move – machine train alignment Decide which pair of machines to move in a train, one may need to re-install and re-adjust the laser and sensor across the chosen coupling. Be sure to install the sensor at exactly the same location on the shaft or coupling as previously, or re-enter the new correct distance from the sensor to the coupling.
  • Page 129 On-board help Start machine corrections. As soon as machine movement is detected, the "Undo" icon is replaced by the "Cancel" icon CAUTION Do NOT attempt to move the machine using heavy sledgehammer blows. This can cause bearing damage, and also produce inaccurate Live Move results. Jack bolts on the feet or other mechanical or hydraulic devices are recommended for moving machines.
  • Page 130 On-board help and remeasure to confirm the alignment condition. If the smiley icons return a happy face or an OK, then the alignment condition is within tolerance. If not, repeat the Live Move procedure. ROTALIGN touch EX...

  • Page 131: Cardan Shaft Alignment

    On-board help Cardan shaft alignment Cardan drives are installed and operated with a large offset between the driver and the driven shaft. Depending on the type of cardan shaft in place, a minimum deflection angle of the uni- versal joints may be necessary in order to ensure sufficient lubricant circulation, which in turn prevents the universal joints from seizing.

  • Page 132: Cardan Shaft Alignment - Using Rotating Arm Bracket

    On-board help Cardan shaft alignment - Using rotating arm bracket Measurement using the rotating arm bracket allows precise measurement of machines joined by cardan shafts without having to remove the cardan shaft, which must be rotated to take measurements. Note Based upon experience, it is suggested that both sensALIGN laser and sensor should first be mounted on their respective brackets together with the anti-torsion bridges, then the bracket assemblies with the components mounted on the respective machine...
  • Page 133 On-board help Use the external inclinometers to position both brackets at the same rotational angle. Remove the external inclinometers, then switch the laser on. WARNING Do not stare into the laser beam!.                                  Version:2.3...

  • Page 134: Cardan Shaft Alignment - Rotating Plane Measurement Procedure

    On-board help Cardan shaft alignment - Rotating plane measurement pro- cedure 1. Switch sensor, laser and the touch device on, then proceed to set up the machines. 2. After setting up the machines and entering all required machine dimensions, tap proceed with measurement.

  • Page 135: Taking Measurements

    On-board help Taking measurements In a crowded plant, it is necessary to determine the optimal position to start measurement. The objective is to ensure that the line of sight between the sensor and laser is maintained through as wide a rotational angle as possible when the cardan shaft is rotated in its normal direction of machine rotation.
  • Page 136 On-board help 7. Once measuring has stabilized, the letter 'M' appears below as shown in the above screen. Note For this measurement procedure automatic measurement after stabilization must be dis- abled in default settings.                                 8. Tap 'M' to take the measurement point. 9.
  • Page 137 On-board help Version:2.3...

  • Page 138: Cardan Shaft Alignment - Using Cardan Offset Bracket

    On-board help Cardan shaft alignment – Using cardan offset bracket Cardan offset brackets Two types of cardan offset brackets are available. The large type allows precise measurement of machines joined by cardan shafts over distances of up to 10 m (33 ft) and shaft offsets of up to 1000 mm (39 3/8 in.). The smaller type also referred to as Lite, allows precise measurement of machines joined by cardan shafts over distances of up to 3 m (10 ft) and shaft offsets of up to 400 mm (15 3/4 in.).

  • Page 139: Mounting Large Cardan Offset Bracket

    On-board help Mounting large cardan offset bracket Note sensALIGN 5 laser may also be used with the large cardan offset bracket. When mounting and adjusting the sensALIGN 5 EX laser, please refer to "Mounting and adjusting the sensALIGN 5 EX laser" on page 143 Mounting the large cardan offset bracket and adjusting laser Mounting bracket 1.
  • Page 140 On-board help Washer Spacer T-nut bolt Reference surface This coupling example has a raised face flange. The provide spacers are used to create a three-point plane to ensure that the faceplate and the coupling surface are joined together. Note Do not bolt down the faceplate as the laser is still to be adjusted. ROTALIGN touch EX...

  • Page 141: Mounting The Laser Holder Assembly On The Rail

    On-board help If the coupling has a raised face, the precision machined spacers are used as shown in order to separate the faceplate from the raised inner section of the coupling face while connecting the faceplate to the coupling face which is the reference surface. 2.

  • Page 142: Mounting Cardan Offset Bracket Lite (Sensalign 5 Ex Laser)

    On-board help Mounting cardan offset bracket lite (sensALIGN 5 EX laser) Mounting the cardan offset bracket lite and adjusting sensALIGN 5 laser Mounting the faceplate to the rail 1. Slide the the faceplate down the rail as shown below. The four T-nuts should sit in the grooves.
  • Page 143 On-board help (Without the spacers, there would be no direct contact between the faceplate and the coupling surface surrounding the bolt holes – exactly the location where the faceplate and coupling are being joined.) Reference surface The coupling shown above has a raised face flange. The provided spacers are used to create a three-point plane to ensure that the faceplate and the coupling face, which is the reference surface are joined together.

  • Page 144: Mounting The Laser Holder Assembly On To The Rail

    On-board help Mounting the laser holder assembly on to the rail 1. Loosen the handwheel slightly, then slide the laser holder assembly down the center groove of the rail, with the T-nut acting as a guide. Laser holder Mounting and adjusting the sensALIGN 5 EX laser In this step, the laser beam is adjusted such that it is roughly colinear to the rotational axis of the laser holder assembly.

  • Page 145: Adjusting The Sensalign 5 Laser Beam To Machine's Rotational Axis

    On-board help Note The distance sleeves (black) influence the offset by positioning the laser beam on the same axis as the rotational axis of the laser holder assembly. The two yellow beam position thumbwheels are used to adjust the angular position of the laser beam.

  • Page 146: Positioning Sensalign 5 Ex Laser And Mounting Sensalign 5 Ex Sensor For Measurement

    On-board help Laser dot 2. Repeat the above procedure until the laser beam strikes the center of the target placed on the rotational axis of machine to be aligned. 3. Once the laser beam has been centered on the target, tighten the faceplate on the coupling face using the provided hexagon socket head screws.
  • Page 147 On-board help 4. Use the chain-type bracket or appropriate magnetic brackets to mount the sensor on the shaft of the machine to be moved (such as the motor or gearbox). The sensor is aligned to the laser by pushing or sliding the bracket supporting the sensor. Note DO NOT touch the laser or its laser position thumbwheels.

  • Page 148: Cardan Shaft Alignment Measurement Procedure

    On-board help Cardan shaft alignment measurement procedure This measurement procedure is used in conjunction with the cardan offset bracket. The cardan shaft joining the machines must be dismantled during measurement. 1. After mounting the cardan offset bracket and the measuring components, and then adjust- ing the laser, switch the touch device on, then proceed to set up the machines.
  • Page 149 On-board help Note Other measurement modes for cardan shafts when using sensALIGN 5 sensor and laser can be either multipoint or the cardan mode measurement. 5. Tap either the pulsating M (2) or (3) to take initial measurement point. 6. Rotate the sensor and the laser to the next measurement position. 7.

  • Page 150: Evaluation And Alignment

    On-board help 8. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to take measurements in at least three clock positions over at least 70° of rotation. (Taking more position measurements improves the reliability of results.) 9. When enough measurement points over at least 70° rotation have been taken, tap stop measurement.
  • Page 151 On-board help A PRÜFTECHNIK cardan shaft tolerance table is available for 1/2° and 1/4° limits. The required tolerance type may be set under default settings in 'Configuration'.                                 Out of tolerance machines may be repositioned with the help of the Live Move function. Version:2.3...

  • Page 152: Best Practice

    On-board help Best practice Mounting sensor and laser ›› The 'Dimensions' screen shows the sides where the sensor and laser are to be mounted. If necessary, use , the “Camera” icon to rotate the view on the screen to allow machines be viewed as they physically appear.

  • Page 153: Sensalign 5 Ex Sensor Firmware Update

    On-board help sensALIGN 5 EX sensor firmware update Updating sensor firmware to a newer version It is possible to carry out a sensor firmware update directly via the rugged touch device. If a sensor with an older firmware version is connected via Bluetooth to the rugged device, a sensor firmware update notification appears on the display.
  • Page 154 On-board help Once the update process is successfully completed, the following screen appears. The sensor has now been updated to the newer version available on the rugged touch device. to exit the update screen. The new sensor firmware version appears under "Sensor properties" which is accessed by tap- ping either sensor area in the measurement screen.

  • Page 155: Notification On Sensor And Laser Calibration

    On-board help If the sensor firmware update is not carried out when the notification appears, the update action may be initiated via "Sensor properties". An "UPDATE" hint appears next to the older sensor firmware version. Tap "UPDATE" to proceed with the sensor firmware update. Note The sensor firmware update notification continues to appear once per day until the firm- ware update is completed.                                ...
  • Page 156 On-board help The laser inspection due date is also found under "Laser properties". If the calibration due date has expired, the due date will be highlighted red. Both sensor and laser calibration due dates will also appear on the asset measurement report if the "Generating report"...
  • Page 157 On-board help If the calibration due date of sensor and/or laser have expired and the components are con- nected via Bluetooth or cable to the rugged touch device, the corresponding calibration expiry notification appears on the display. to close the notification. Version:2.3...

  • Page 158: Appendix

    On-board help Appendix Updating ROTALIGN touch EX to a newer firmware version Download the update file to the desired directory on a PC. Switch the tablet device on then connect it to the PC. A hint to allow the Windows PC access the tablet device appears.
  • Page 159 On-board help After the update file has been copied to the "FirmwareUpadte" folder, disconnect the tab- let device from the PC. The following hint appears. Note DO NOT tap the device or press any of the hard keys. Wait for the next hint to appear.                                ...

  • Page 160: Documentation

    On-board help Press and hold down the power key briefly. "Power off" and "Restart" icons appear on the display. Tap "Restart". The update is now completed and may be checked and confirmed in the "about" menu item in configuration after the restart. Documentation This on-board help and other relevant and related customer documents are saved as PDF files in the folder "Manuals"...
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  • Page 162 On-board help Technical data – sensALIGN 5 EX sensor sensALIGN 5 EX sensor Type 5-axis sensor: 2 planes (4 displacement axes and angle) LED indicators 2 LEDs for laser adjustment Environmental pro- IP 65 (dustproof and water jets resistant), shockproof tection Relative humidity: 10% to 90% Ambient light pro- tection...
  • Page 163 On-board help Internal capacitance of sensALIGN 5 EX sensor Ci = 25.2 µF Internal inductance of sensALIGN 5 EX sensor Li = 0 µH The supply circuit and the data circuits must be considered to be internally connected. lt must be ensured that safety-relevant circuit parts are never damaged by feeding back power to the connected devices.
  • Page 164 On-board help Technical data – RF module RF module Type 2.4 GHz, Class 1 connectivity, transmitting power 100 mW Contains FCC- ID POOWML-C40 Transmission dis- Up to 10 m [33 ft.] direct line of sight tance LED indicators 1 LED for wireless communication 3 LEDs for battery status Power supply 2 x 1.5 V IEC LR6 (“AA”) batteries...
  • Page 165 On-board help RF module The value for the max. permissible external inductance is specified under consideration of EN 60079-11 section 10.1.5 in a way that the total induct- ivity is smaller than 1 % of the permissible value with respect to figure A.6 of EN 60079-11 and is therefore negligible.
  • Page 166 On-board help Technical data – sensALIGN 5 EX laser sensALIGN 5 EX laser Type Semiconductor laser Power supply Batteries 2 x 1.5 V IEC LR6 (“AA“) Only use Duracell Industrial ID 1500 or Energizer E91 Operating time: 120 hours Environmental IP 65 (dustproof and water jets resistant), shockproof protection Relative humidity: 10% to 90%...

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