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Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems Caution: This guide should be read carefully before operating the unit. Safety section ReferenceMate handheld shakers can be used safely when the instructions in this manual are carefully followed. This section summarizes the safety considerations. Reminders in the form shown below will appear in the detailed instructions to assure operator awareness of these safety considerations.
Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems 1.0 Introduction This guide is designed to assist the user in the proper operation of the ReferenceMate portable reference source (handheld shaker). Further information is provided on the use of accessory items.
Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems 4.0 Set-up The unit is powered by four AA alkaline batteries (provided with the unit). Rechargeable and lithium batteries may also be used. NOTE: Never mix battery types. For proper operation, use all alkaline, NiCad, etc.
Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems 5.0 Operation Below are numbered steps to follow for operating the GV2510. Each step is described in detail in section 5.2. WARNING: The GV2510 is NOT certified for use in hazardous environments. Operating steps Please refer to Figure 2 for details.
Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems 4. Once the GV2510 has been turned on and stabilized, a frequency LED and measurement type LED will illuminate. They will indicate the choices made when the shaker was last turned off. To change the frequency (61.4, 100.0 or 159.2 Hz), press and release the FREQ button.
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Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems The equivalent peak to peak displacement values in mils are shown in Table 1a for reference. For those using the metric system, Table 1b shows the equivalent values. All the values below are represented in Graph 1.
Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems 5.2.1 Mounting The UUT can be attached directly to the shaker head using a 1/4-28 stud. Adaptor studs and plates are available for mounting sensors with different size mounting threads. See Table 2 below.
Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems 5.2.3 Frequency selection The user has a choice of three frequencies. Momentarily press the FREQ button to select the desired frequency as indicated on the respective LED. During frequency changes, the output of the shaker is turned off momentarily.
Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems under various payloads and is based on operating the shaker in RMS mode. Operation in Peak mode will result in longer run times. Table 3: Battery life expectancy in continuous mode NiMH rechargeable Alkaline Lithium...
Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems 6.0 Testing triaxial transducers An optional triaxial accelerometer angled adaptor can be purchased separately (part number TAA01). The fixture has a mounting surface that has been designed to excite all of the sensor’s axes simultaneously.
Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems 7.0 Reference test points Test points located in the battery compartment allow access to the control voltage used as part of the motor feedback loop. Using an accurate AC DMM and/or an oscilloscope can help make a determination as to the condition of the unit.
Operation Manual – GV2510 2/2023, Rev 1.1 Machine Monitoring Systems Recommended instrumentation set-up A digital multimeter (DMM) can be used to measure the signal amplitude. The DMM should be a high quality unit that has a current calibration certificate to ensure measurement accuracy.
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