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E530
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English
05-0560 Revision 5.0
System version 6.0

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  • Page 1 E530 MANUAL English 05-0560 Revision 5.0 System version 6.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT INTRODUCTION Service and calibration Travelling with your measurement system DISPLAY UNIT Navigation buttons OK buttons Function buttons Status bar Screen dump LED lights Battery Charge the Display unit A PC via USB cable Charge the Detectors Calculator Measurement file handling Save file File manager Open file as template...
  • Page 4 Result and adjust BATTERY PACKS Live values TECHNICAL DATA Thermal compensation Display unit E52 RefLock™ Measuring units Tolerance Bluetooth Wireless unit for E530 ® MACHINE TRAIN (3) BTA E170 (Optional) Enter distances Vibrometer (Optional) Measure using EasyTurn™ INDEX Measure using 9-12-3 Result...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Damalini AB Damalini AB develops, manufactures and markets Easy-Laser measurement and ® alignment equipment based on laser technology. We have more than 25 years of experience from measurement tasks in the field and product development. We also provide measurement service, which means that we ourselves use the equipment we develop, and continuously improve it.
  • Page 6 Extended warranty Easy-Laser® Measurement and Alignment Systems meet the highest quality standards! For this reason, we have extended the warranty to you to a total of 3 years — free of...

  • Page 7: Service And Calibration

    Service and Calibration. Before sending your measuring system to our main Service centre, please fill in the online Service and Repair report. www.easy-laser-service.com Manuals as PDF You can download our manuals in pdf format from our website. The pdf’s are also available on the USB memory stick that is delivered with most systems.

  • Page 8: Travelling With Your Measurement System

    For information about Easy-Laser® batteries, please see system unit details in the end of this manual. It is also good practice to remove the batteries from the equipment, when possible, e.g.

  • Page 9: Display Unit

    Press and hold the On/Off button to reset the Display unit. LED signals OK buttons Navigation buttons Numeric buttons Function buttons Connection for external power. USB A (master). Use for USB memory. USB B (slave). Use for connecting to a PC. Connection for Easy-Laser® equipment.

  • Page 10: Navigation Buttons

    Display unit Navigation buttons To navigate on the screen, use the navigation buttons. The selected icon is marked with a yellow frame. The navigation buttons are also used to move between the icons in a submenu and to change the values in the fields. Navigation buttons OK button Numerical buttons...

  • Page 11: Status Bar

    Display unit Status bar The Status bar contains additional information such as warning icon, current time and Bluetooth connection. ® Measurement unit. Change units via Settings. The yellow arrow indicates that there are sub-menus There are also text messages regarding: •...

  • Page 12: Screen Dump

    Display unit Screen dump It is possible to take screen dumps of what is currently displayed on screen. You can e-mail the screen dump or use it for reports. Take a screen dump 1. Press and hold the numeric button period (.) for 5 seconds. 2.

  • Page 13: Battery

    Display unit Battery Select to display the Battery view. This view gives you a good overview of the battery status of all connected equipment. Display unit Dry cell batteries (not available for all systems) Detector or Measuring unit Battery pack Serial number Charging The E-series is not compatible with units from the D-series.

  • Page 14: Calculator

    Display unit Calculator The calculator is found on the Start view and Control panel ( 1. Select to open the calculator. 2. Use the numerical buttons and function buttons to enter values. 3. Use the button to compute. Select to display sub-menu Use OK button as equal sign (=) Unit converter The unit converter is found on the Start view and Control panel (...

  • Page 15: Measurement File Handling

    Display unit Measurement file handling Save file 1. Select to save your measurement. 2. Enter a file name. The date and time will automatically be added to the file name. The measurements that you save will be available to other users as well. 3.

  • Page 16: Open File As Template

    Display unit Open file as template You can open a saved measurement and use it to make a new measurement. This is very useful when you have many flanges or machines with the same dimensions for example. This way you do not have to enter the same distances every time. 1.

  • Page 17: Print File (Optional)

    Display unit Print file (Optional) Part no. 03-1004 The thermal printer is optional equipment. 1. Save the measurement. To print from a Shaft program, you need to open a saved measurement before you can print a report. 2. Connect the thermal printer and select 3.

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    Display unit Control panel Select to open the Control panel. Some of the settings are personal and will be default next time you start the system. Note! All settings are not available for all systems. Filter Select to open the Filter view. If the laser beam passes through air with varying temperature, this may influence the direction of the laser beam.

  • Page 19: Unit And Resolution

    Display unit Unit and resolution Personal setting Select to open the Units and resolution view. Use the navigation buttons to move between the fields. Set Metric or Imperial and which resolution you want to use. Default is set to 0.01 mm (0.4 mil). The selected unit is shown on the Status bar. Note! It is possible to select 0.0001mm only in the E940 system.

  • Page 20: Language

    Display unit Language Personal setting Select to open the Language view. Default is set to English. Use the navigation buttons to select a language. Press to save changes. Language view User Select to open the Users view. A user account is used for storing your personal settings.

  • Page 21: Automatic Power Off

    Display unit Automatic power off Personal setting Select to open the Automatic off view. Select how much time before automatic power off. Use the navigation buttons to select. Press to save changes. Automatic power off view Note! Measurements in progress will not be saved in the event of an Automatic power off. Information Select to display the information regarding serial number and version of the...

  • Page 22: System Update

    Display unit System update Download update file 1. Go to www.damalini.com > Download > Software > E series Display unit Firmware Update. 2. Download the update file to your PC. 3. Unzip the file. 4. Copy the .elu file to the root of a USB memory. Save .elu file on a USB memory.

  • Page 23: License

    Display unit License It is easy to upgrade your Display unit. 1. Contact your Easy-Laser distributor if you wish to upgrade your Display unit. ® 2. An e-mail will be sent to you with information on how to download the update file.

  • Page 24: Bluetooth® Set Up

    1. Select to open the Bluetooth view. ® 2. Select to search for Bluetooth units. ® 3. The view is updated with the Easy-Laser Bluetooth units you can connect to. ® ® Searching for Bluetooth units ® 4. Select the unit you want to connect to and select .
  • Page 25 Display unit Use only one Bluetooth unit ® Many of our systems are delivered with two Measuring units. In some cases you might want to use only one unit together with a laser transmitter. By default both units are set to “Connect ”.

  • Page 27: Choose Program

    CHOOSE PROGRAM Preparations Before starting a measurement, there are several things that are good to check to ensure a good and accurate measurement. • Ensure a good measurement environment. Strong sunlight, warning lights, vibra- tions and temperature gradients can affect the readings. •...
  • Page 29 PROGRAM VALUES With the program Values, you can see live readings from the detectors. As default, a target and a table is displayed. Press OK to register values. Live vertical values Detector or Measuring unit Registered values Serial number Use the navigation Unit one (out of two connected) buttons to scroll Target...
  • Page 30 Program values Tolerance 1. Select to set tolerance. It is possible to set different tolerance in vertical and horizontal direction. 2. Use navigation buttons to move between the fields and to change the tolerance. 3. Press OK. Live values and marking displayed in Live values displayed in red when green when within tolerance.
  • Page 31 Program values Edge warning When the laser beam is close to the edge, the edge is “lit up” as a warning. It is not possible to register values when you see the edge warning. Half or Zero set value Half value Zero set value Absolute value Select...
  • Page 32 Program values Automatic recording In Values, it is possible to make automatic recording of values. This is very useful when you want to register values during a longer time period for example. 1. Select to start automatic recording. 2. Set Interval. 3.
  • Page 33 Program values Streaming values With the Streaming value functionality, you can transfer data from the Display unit. For this to work, you need a USB to USB Null Modem Cable, the USB cable delivered with the system does not work for streaming values. 1.
  • Page 34 Program values Calibration check Use the program Values to check if the detector readings are within specified tolerances. Quick check 1. Set the tolerance to 0.01 mm (0.5mil). 2. Select and show targets for both M- and S-unit. 3. Select to zero set value.
  • Page 35 HORIZONTAL For horizontally mounted machines. Select between two different measuring methods: EasyTurn Start anywhere on the turn. The three measuring positions can be reg- istered with as little as 20º between positions. By default, the EasyTurn program is shown. See “Measure using Easy Turn™” on page 35. 9-12-3 The measuring positions are registered at positions 9, 12, 3 o’clock.
  • Page 36 Horizontal Mount the units 1. Mount the S-unit on the stationary machine and the M-unit on the movable machine. 2. Mount the units facing each other. Make sure they are at the approximately same rotational angle and radius. Laser adjustment knob Connectors for cables or Bluetooth unit...
  • Page 37 Horizontal Adjust measuring units Place the Measuring units on the rods, make sure they are at the approximately same rotational angle and radius. You need to place the measuring units with an offset, see image. Also make sure that the adjustment knob is adjustable in both directions. 1.
  • Page 38 Horizontal Enter distances Confirm each distance with 1. Distance between first and second feet pair. Optional, select to activate field. 2. Distance between second feet pair and S-unit. Optional, select to activate field. 3. Distance between S-unit and M-unit. Measure between the rods. 4.
  • Page 39 Horizontal Measure using Easy Turn™ Preparations Follow the preparations as described in the previous pages. 1. Mount the measuring units. 2. Enter distances, confirm each distance with OK. 3. If needed, perform a rough alignment. 4. If needed, perform a Softfoot check. Measure It is possible to measure with as little as 40º...
  • Page 40 Horizontal Measure using 9-12-3 Preparations Follow the preparations as described in the previous pages. 1. Mount the measuring units. 2. Enter distances, confirm each distance with OK. 3. If needed, perform a rough alignment. 4. If needed, perform a Softfoot check. Measure 1.
  • Page 41 Horizontal Result and adjust Offset, angle and feet values are clearly displayed. Both horizontal and vertical direc- tion are shown live, which makes it easy to adjust the machine. Values within tolerance are green. Vertical offset and angle Horizontal offset and angle Thermal compensation has been set Feet values.
  • Page 42 Horizontal Live values When reading the values, face the stationary machine from the movable machine. Positions for measuring units as seen from the movable machine. Live values are marked with yellow frame. Face the stationary machine (S) from the movable machine (M). Then 9 o’clock is to the left, as in the measuring programs. Offset and angle values The offset and angle value indicate how well the machine is aligned at the coupling.
  • Page 43 Horizontal Adjust Adjust the machine if needed. 1. Shim the machine according to the vertical feet values. 2. Adjust the machine sideways according to the live horizontal values. 3. Tighten the feet. 4. Select to remeasure. Position indicator To adjust, you need to place the measuring units in live position (9, 12, 3 or 6 o’clock). Select to show the Position indicator.
  • Page 44 Horizontal Thermal compensation During normal operation, machinery is influenced of different factors and forces. The most common of these changes is the change in the temperature of the machine. This will cause the height of the shaft to increase. This is called thermal growth. To com- pensate for thermal growth, you enter values for cold condition compensation.
  • Page 45 Horizontal RefLock™ From the result view, you can select the function RefLock™. Here you can choose any two feet pairs as locked and thus choose which machine is to be used as stationary and which as adjustable. If you want to lock feet pair on the stationary machine, you need to enter distances.
  • Page 46 Horizontal Tolerance 1. Select . The tolerance window is displayed. 2. Select a tolerance and press GAP values Add user defined tolerance Function buttons Close Tolerance view. See “Control panel” on page 14. Edit user defined tolerance. Delete user defined tolerance. Add new tolerance You can add your own user defined tolerance.
  • Page 47 Horizontal Tolerance table The rotation speed of the shafts will decide the demands on the alignment. The table on this side can be used as a guidance if no other tolerances is recommended by the manufacturer of the machines. The tolerances is set to the maximum allowed deviation from accurate values, with no consideration to if that value should be zero or compensated for thermal growth.
  • Page 48 Horizontal...
  • Page 49 MACHINE TRAIN (3) For alignment of machine trains with three machines. You can pick the reference ma- chine manually, or let the program choose one that will minimize the need for adjust- ments. Work flow Enter distances Measure Adjust Result...
  • Page 50 Machine train (3) Enter distances Confirm each distance with Distance between first and second feet pair. Distance between second feet pair and S-unit. Distance between S-unit and centre of coupling. Distance between S-unit and M-unit. Measure between the rods. Distance between M-unit and feet pair one. Distance between feet pair one and feet pair two.
  • Page 51 Machine train (3) Measure using EasyTurn™ It is possible to measure with as little as 40º spread between the measurement points. However, for an even more accurate result, try to spread the points as much as possi- ble. The colours indicates where the optimum positions to measure are. 1.
  • Page 52 Machine train (3) Measure using 9-12-3 1. Select to switch to 9-12-3. 2. Adjust laser to the centre of the targets. If needed, adjust the units on the rods, then use laser adjustments knobs. 3. Turn shafts to 9 o’clock. 4.
  • Page 53 Machine train (3) Result Graph view Table view You can show the result as graph, table or machine view. Machine view By default the machine view is displayed. Navigate in the result views by using the navigation buttons. Result Machine view Select .
  • Page 54 Machine train (3) Result Table view Select . The Result Table view is displayed. Navigate using the navigation buttons. Selected coupling Selected machine Coupling values Feet values Function buttons Remeasure the coupling. Press and hold to leave program. See “Control panel” on page 14. Save file.
  • Page 55 Machine train (3) Result Graph view Select . The Graph view is displayed. Selected machine and coupling Selected feet pair Offset Angle Function buttons Remeasure the coupling. Press and hold to leave program. See “Result Machine view” on page 49. Lock / unlock feet pair.
  • Page 56 Machine train (3) Lock feet pair This function is available in graph and table view. We recommend that you lock two feet pair to get the most accurate calculated reference line as possible. If you choose to lock only one feet pair, the tilt of the train is maintained and the coupling is offset. Best fit and Manual fit By default, an average best fit is calculated on the measured machine train.
  • Page 57 Machine train (3) Adjust You can adjust a machine even though you have not measured the whole train. Enter distances Continue until you have Measure measured all couplings Adjust Result 1. Select the machine you want to adjust and press If you just measured the coupling, the Adjustment view is displayed.
  • Page 58 Machine train (3) Function buttons Back to result view. See “Control panel” on page 14. Toggle button. Select to show/hide Position indicator. See “Position indicator” on page 39. See “Live values” on page 38. Continue. You need to remeasure the coupling to confirm the position of the measuring units.
  • Page 59 Machine train (3) Tolerance 1. Select . The tolerance window is displayed. 2. Select a tolerance and press . The next coupling in the train is selected. Add user defined tolerance GAP values Function buttons Close Tolerance view. See “Control panel” on page 14. Edit user defined tolerance.
  • Page 60 Machine train (3) Thermal compensation During normal operation, machinery is influenced of different factors and forces. The most common of these changes is the change in the temperature of the machine. This will cause the height of the shaft to increase. This is called thermal growth. To com- pensate for thermal growth, you enter values for cold condition compensation.
  • Page 61 S-machine. Toggle between 3D and 2D view. Add a feet pair. Only available for E530. In E710 you select machines and optional number of feet when you select custom. Toggle button. Show movable machine to the left or the right.
  • Page 62 Softfoot Measure softfoot 1. Tighten all feet bolts. 2. Turn the measuring units to 12 o’clock. 3. Adjust laser to the centre of targets. If needed, adjust the units on the rods, then use laser adjustments knobs. Turn the measuring units to 12 o’clock. Adjust laser line to centre of target.
  • Page 63 VERTICAL The program Vertical is used for vertical and/or flange mounted machines. Preparations 1. Mount the M-unit on the movable machine and the S-unit on the stationary machine. 2. Select to open Vertical program. 3. Enter distances. Confirm each distance with If you have a barcode reader, simply scan the barcode and all machine data is read.
  • Page 64 Vertical Measure The program Vertical uses the 9-12-3 method. 1. Position the units at 9 o’clock, at bolt number one. Make sure that it is possible to also position the units at 12 and 3 o’clock. 2. Press to register first position. The first position is automatically set to zero. 3.
  • Page 65 Vertical Result The result is displayed as sideways offset in the coupling and angular error between shafts. Live values in Live values in the 9-3 direction the 6-12 direction Live values The values can be displayed live in two directions: •...
  • Page 66 Vertical Shim result view To view this, you need to enter number of bolts and diameter of bolt circle. 1. Select to open Shim value view. The values are not live. 2. Read values. The highest bolt is calculated as 0.00. Values below zero indicates that the bolt is low and need shimming.
  • Page 67 Easy-Laser BTA system consists of a laser transmitter and a detector. ® Magnetic mountings on laser and detector make it easy to mount the equipment. Non-magnetic sheave/pulleys can be aligned as the units are very light and can be mounted using double-sided tape.
  • Page 68 Preparations • Check the sheaves for radial runout. Bent shafts will make it impossible to per- form an accurate alignment. • Check the sheaves for axial runout. If possible, adjust with the mounting screws of the bushings. • Make sure that the sheaves are clean from grease and oil. Mount the units The units are mounted on a flat machined surface with magnets.
  • Page 69 Enter distances 1. Connect to the Display unit via cable or use Battery pack with Bluetooth ® 2. Press the ON button on the laser transmitter. 3. Select to open the BTA program. 4. Select if you want to enter sheave face width. Press OK. 5.
  • Page 70 Measure Make sure that the laser line hits the detector aperture. The Display unit shows the offset and angular misalignment. Vertical angular error Horizontal angular error Offset Adjustment Shim value Function buttons Back. Return to enter distances. See “Control panel” on page 14. Save, see “Measurement file handling”...
  • Page 71 Tolerance Recommended maximum tolerances from manufacturers of belt transmissions depends on type of belt, usually between 0.25–0.5°. 1. Select . The tolerance view is displayed. 2. Select to set user defined tolerance. Adjust Start by adjusting the sheave, and then the machine. •...
  • Page 73 When used to measure bearing condition the Easy-Laser Vibrometer is measuring the effective acceleration (RMS) in the frequency range between 3200 and 20000 Hz.
  • Page 74 Vibrometer Measure 1. Use the standard red cable to connect the Vibrometer directly to the Display unit. Wireless units cannot be used. 2. Select to open the Vibrometer program. • Enter rpm. Optional. • Use the navigation buttons if you want to register another point than is selected by default.
  • Page 75 Vibrometer Vibration level In the Display unit, a table from ISO 10816-3 standard is shown. This standard is used for machines with power above 15kW and nominal speeds between 120–15000 rpm. 1. Use navigation buttons to select a measurement point. 2.
  • Page 76 Vibrometer Bearing condition value Bearing condition value is used for trend analysis. If the bearing condition value increases over time, it can be a sign that the bearing is poorly lubricated, overloaded due to misalignment or has a damaged surface. A high bearing condition value can however appear in gearboxes, converting machines with cutters and similar machines without any bearing fault.
  • Page 77 BATTERY PACKS When not using cable to the measuring units, you can use our chargeable battery pack. The battery pack comes in two versions, with or without built-in Bluetooth ® Battery pack (Part No. 12-0617) 1. Place the battery pack on the rods. 2.
  • Page 78 Battery packs Charge battery pack Using Display unit It is possible to charge battery packs without Bluetooth via the Display unit, one at a ® time. You can charge both a Detector and a battery pack by connecting the equipment as described in the image.
  • Page 79 TECHNICAL DATA System Easy-Laser® E530 Shaft, Part No. 12-0695 A complete system contains Measuring unit M Measuring unit S Display unit Barcode reader incl. stickers Cables 2 m [78.7”] Shaft brackets with chains Extension chains Set of rods 4x60 mm, 4x120 mm [4.72”, 2.36”] Measuring tape 3 m [9.8 ft]...
  • Page 80 0.001 mm / 0.05 thou Internal battery (stationary) Li Ion, 3.7 volt, 43Wh, 11600 mAh Operating time Appro. 30 hours (Normal operating cycle) Connections USB A, USB B, Easy-Laser® units Storage memory >100,000 measurements Help functions Calculator, Converter Environmental protection...
  • Page 81 Dimensions BxHxD: 60x67x42 mm [2.36x2.63x1.65”] Weight 164 g [5.8 oz] Bluetooth Wireless unit for E530 ® Part no 12-0738 For wireless connection of measuring units 12-0697 and 12-0698. With attachment screw. Note: With built-in chargeable battery. Does only work with units 12-0697 and 12-0698.
  • Page 82 Technical data BTA E170 (Optional) BTA E170 (Optional) Part no. 12-0659 Clean the units and the windows at the apertures with a dry cotton cloth. If not using the system for a long period of time, remove the batteries. Detector aperture Targets Laser aperture Connector...
  • Page 83 Technical data Vibrometer (Optional) Vibrometer (Optional) Part no. 12-0654 Magnetic tip Measuring tip Instrument/Software Measurement range 0–50 mm/s [0–2 inch/s] RMS Resolution 0.1 mm/s [0.005 inch/s] Frequency range Total level: 2–3200 Hz (Lp), 10–3200 Hz (Hp) Bearing condition: 3200–20000 Hz Probe Sensitivity 100 mV/g ±10%...
  • Page 85 INDEX Angular misalignment 38 Offset 67 Bar-code 12 PDF 11, 15 Barcode 8 Personal settings 14 Battery view 9 Position indicator 37, 39 Bearing 74 Power adaptor 9 Bearing condition 76 Print 13 Belt 67 Projector 7 Best fit 52 Bluetooth®...

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