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  • Page 1 Laser Shaft Alignment On-board Help (Users Manual) MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 2 This document or parts thereof may not be reprinted or reproduced in any form without written permission of Fluke. Fluke products are the subject of patents granted and pending throughout the world. Contents are subject to change without further notice, particularly in the interest of further technical development.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Open an asset measurement assigned to an RFID tag Cloud drive Transfer an asset to the Cloud drive Download an asset from Cloud drive Mount components Mount brackets Mount sensor and reflector Mount sensor Fluke 831│On-board help MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 4 Adjust sensor and reflector until the laser beam status LED blinks green Laser beam adjustment Laser adjustment wizard XY View Initialize sensor Measurement Averaging Measurement modes Active Clock measurement Taking measurement points automatically Edition: 10.2022 MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 5 Save report to USB drive What is soft foot Parallel soft foot Angular soft foot Checking and correcting soft foot conditions Soft foot Sensor measurement Manual entry Fluke 831│On-board help MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 6 Entering dimensions Initializing sensor Causes that may influence measurement Results and Live Move Appendix Update Fluke 831 to a newer firmware version Documentation Technical data – Rugged touch device Technical data – sensALIGN 3 sensor Technical data – Reflector (prism) Index Edition: 10.2022...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    On-board help Introduction This on-board help provides information to support users of Fluke 831. How to use the on-board help The on-board help is accessed through the home screen. Tap the "Home" icon then the question mark icon to access the on-board help.

  • Page 8: Documentation

    PDF files in the folder "Manuals" within the rugged device. To access this folder, the rugged device is connected to a Windows PC. Allow the Windows PC to access the rugged device and then double-click "Tablet" to access the required folder. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 9: Components

    On-board help Components The main components used to measure shaft alignment are the rugged device, the sensor and the reflector. Rugged device MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 10 To turn the rugged device, press and hold down the power key [1]. To operate the device, tap and swipe the touchscreen. To turn the device off, press and hold down the power key [1]. Two hints appear on the dis- play. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 11: Device Interface

    To stop the Shaft application and switch the device to sleep mode, tap the power-off icon [ shown on the home screen. A hint that requires confirmation to go to sleep mode appears on the display. to confirm selection. Device interface MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 12: How To Charge The Battery

    After fully charged, disconnect the charger from the rugged device, and then unplug the charger from the mains supply. The charge capacity is shown by the power icon (1) on the top right corner of the dis- play. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 13: Sensalign 3 Sensor And Reflector

    4: Scratch resistant lens; 5: Sensor dust cap; 6: IP 65 housing; 7: Locking knob; 8: On/Off switch; 9: Micro USB port CAUTION Under no circumstances may the six housing torx head screws be removed, as that would void all warranty coverage. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 14: Sensor Leds

    100% Charging the sensor The sensor may be charged using mains supply or a PC. Note Charging the sensor using mains supply is faster than when charging through a PC.  MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 15: Reflector

    (using the thumbscrews) so that the beam is reflected directly back into the sensALIGN 3 sensor. The reflector must be kept clean. Use the provided lens cleaning cloth or a fine dusting brush such as that normally used to clean other optical devices. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 16: Sensor And Reflector Labelling

    The year appears in center of the label. The label affixed on the back of the reflector MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 17: Home Screen

    The "Power-off" icon is used to send the rugged device into sleep mode. (15) The "Flashlight" icon is used to turn the rugged device's LED flash on/off. (16) The "Help" icon is used to access the on-board help file. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 18: Configuration

    3 – 5 points may be set. Although a minimum of 3 measurement points are required for results, it is recommended to take the maximum number of points available. Other items set under "Default settings" include: To take points automatically after MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 19 RPM is 1800. When the "London" time zone is set, the default RPM is 1500.        When activated, 'Wireless connection" is used to connect the rugged device to available WiFi networks. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 20 The "About" screen displays the device serial number, firmware version of the applic- ation and available memory space. Tap "Licences" (1) to access the applicable GNU General Public License information. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 21 On-board help MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 22: Built-In Camera

    To view all images saved in the gallery, touch then drag up or down. All images are displayed as miniatures. Tapping returns user to the image settings screen where objects may be pho- tographed. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 23 Images saved to the gallery may only be transferred to a PC if assigned to an asset. Before taking the desired photo or screenshot the corresponding new or existing asset must be opened. The captured image may then be transferred to the PC software ARC 4.0.        MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 24: Rfid

    Position the rugged device such that its built-in NFC antenna is as close to the RFID tag as pos- sible (less than a centimeter). Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna symbol As soon as data has been written on the RFID tag, the related hint is shown. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 25: Open An Asset Measurement Assigned To An Rfid Tag

    "RFID" icon. Position the rugged 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. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 26 The asset name is displayed on the home screen. Tap the shaft alignment icon [1] to start the application. Note If however, no data had been written on the RFID tag, a hint on missing information appears. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 27: Cloud Drive

    From the touch device home screen, tap the "Download" icon . The selected asset appears in the asset park (1). Tap the "Asset park" icon to open the asset in the rugged device. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 28: Mount Components

    Ensure that the brackets fit solidly onto their mounting surfaces! Do not use self-con- structed mounting brackets, or modify the original bracket configuration supplied by Fluke (for example, do not use support posts longer than those supplied with the bracket).

  • Page 29: Mount Sensor And Reflector

    Mount reflector Mount the reflector on the support posts of the bracket fixed on the shaft of the right machine (usually moveable machine) – as viewed from normal working position. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 30 Flip up the quick-release lever on the side of the reflector housing, then slide the reflector onto the right-hand bracket posts. Return the lever to its horizontal position to secure the reflector on the posts. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 31 In some cases, if the coupling is large enough, a coupling bolt can be removed and the laser beam shot through the bolt hole. Make the final adjustments, loosening the brackets slightly if necessary, then rotating them and re-tightening. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 32: Dimensions

    Machine and coupling properties may be edited by tapping the respective machine or coupling. When all required dimensions have been entered, the 'Measure' icon comes into view. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 33: Train Setup And Fixation

    If coupling is selected, only the coupling carousel appears. Use the carousels to specify machine or coupling type, and the machine color. Only one element can specified at a time. After an element has been defined, tap MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 34 Fixed feet pairs are shown marked red [2]. If feet pair are redefined, then machine dimensions must be adjusted. Tap to open the dimensions screen and enter necessary dimensions. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 35: Machine Properties

    Machine color The desired machine color may be set from this screen by tapping the item "Machine color". A color palette is shown. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 36: Thermal Growth

    To enter any specified thermal growth value at the required foot position, tap the related value box then proceed to enter the thermal growth value using the onscreen keyboard. Use to cycle through the value boxes. Alternatively, tap the desired foot position. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 37: Thermal Growth Calculator

    When in the thermal growth screen, tap value box of feet pair [1] where thermal growth is to be entered. The box is highlighted blue [2], and the 'Calculator' tab [3] comes into view. Tap 'Calculator' tab [3] to access the thermal growth calculator screen. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 38 [6] and toggle to the next feet pair [7]. to return to the thermal growth screen showing the calculated values. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 39: Multiple Feet

    If already entered, the 'Multiple feet' screen will show the dimension between the front feet and the back feet [1]. Note The intermediate machine feet are not displayed in the dimension screen.  to add any intermediate feet. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 40 The intermediate feet pair is added after the front feet. Enter this dimension in the row that comes into view. If desired, intermediate feet may be deleted by tapping to exit the 'Multiple feet' screen. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 41: Coupling Properties

    Targets are misalignment values specified as an offset and an angle in two perpendicular planes ( horizontal and vertical) and used to compensate for dynamic loads. With coupling carousel shown, tap the item "Targets" to access the coupling targets screen. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 42 [2] to activate target specification values. When target values are enabled, the coupling [3]within the mini train inset at the top-right corner is shown in orange. After target values have been entered, tap to proceed. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 43: Tolerances

    Swipe the carousel [1]to select the desired coupling type [2] then tap the item "Tolerances" (3) to access tolerances screen which shows the coupling tolerance table. Available tolerance tables The shown tolerance tables are based on machine operating frequency. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 44: Ansi Standard Specification Tolerances

    In asymmetric tolerances, the tolerance val- ues for the two coupling planes are not the same. Tap (3) to edit user defined tolerances. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 45: Asymmetric And Symmetric Tolerances

    For the same type of tolerance, RPM, and coupling diameter, the tolerances value differ with the coupling format selected. To select the necessary coupling format, tap the item "Coupling format" in the tolerances screen. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 46: Suggested Consolidated Shaft Alignment Tolerances

    Suggested consolidated shaft alignment tolerances The following table shows the consolidated (50 Hz and 60 Hz) tolerances MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 47 0.23 0.13 0.18 0.10 0.16 0.09 1000 0.14 0.08 1200 0.12 0.07 1500 0.09 0.05 1800 0.08 0.04 3000 0.05 0.03 3600 0.04 0.02 6000 0.02 0.01 7200 0.02 0.01 MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 48 1" of spacer length) 1000 0.18 0.11 1200 0.15 0.09 1500 0.12 0.07 1800 0.10 0.06 3000 0.06 0.04 3600 0.05 0.03 6000 0.03 0.02 7200 0.02 0.01 MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 49: Laser Beam Adjustment (Sensalign 3)

    Use the thumbwheel (1) on the side of the reflector housing. To move the sensor, loosen the yel- low knobs (2). MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 50 The sensor laser beam adjustment LED will indicate the beam adjustment condition. Note If required, the laser adjustment wizard may be used to center the laser beam on the sensor detector.        MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 51: Laser Beam Adjustment

    The attained laser beam status is shown in 3. shows the position of the laser beam on the position detector. The wizard arrows decrease in magnitude and occurrence as the laser beam status MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 52 On-board help improves, disappearing completely once the laser beam is centered. Measurement may commence once the laser beam is centered. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 53: Xy View

    The "Set to zero" function may be used to check the effect of environmental and machinery vibration on the measurement. Note: "Set to zero" is active only when the laser beam status [1] is "OK" or "Centered". MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 54 Sensor list – displays serial number of sensors detected or previously used, as well as type of connection used for communication. Sensor properties – displays detailed information of the sensor unit in use MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 55: Initialize Sensor

    When the sensor is detected, it is listed down and a blue bold dot [1] is shown next to the detected sensor. Tap the listed sensor to initialize. When the sensor is initialized, a bold blue dot [2] is shown. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 56: Measurement

    (recorded laser pulses) to be averaged when readings are taken. Particular cases include environments with increased machinery vibration. An increased averaging also improves the accuracy when measuring sleeve bearings, white metal bearings and journal bearings. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 57 Tap the 'Averaging' button [1] to set the averaging. A scale [2] used to set the averaging value comes into view. Tap desired averaging value which then appears in the 'Averaging' but- ton [1]. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 58: Measurement Modes

    On-board help Measurement modes These measurement modes are available in Fluke 831: Active Clock – This is the default measurement mode used to measure horizontal stand- ard coupled machines. In this mode, measurement points are taken at any 3, 4, 5 or all 8 available sectors.

  • Page 59: Active Clock Measurement

    NOT to be used to rotate the shafts.        When the sensor and reflector are within the sector range, a pulsating M (1) comes into view. Tap the pulsating M or to take the first measurement position. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 60 40% and the minimum 3 measurement points have been taken ( active clock sector turns amber).        Once the set number of active clock measurement points is attained, results are shown. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 61: Taking Measurement Points Automatically

    When the rotational angle of the sensor and reflector is within the sector range, a series of dots in circular motion (1) indicate the stabilization process. Once this occurs stop the rotation of the shafts and wait for the pulsating M to appear. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 62 Once stabilization begins, hold shafts at that position and wait for meas- urement to be taken automatically. Repeat the procedure until all set active clock meas- urement points are taken. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 63: Static Measurement

    Rotate shaft to the next measurement position. The displayed sensor and reflector must be at the same angular position as the mounted components. Use to position the displayed sensor and laser then take next measurement point by tapping the pulsating M [2]. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 64 The color of the arc sectors shows the attained measurement quality (4). Rotational angle completed by the shafts for current measurement Number of measurement points taken for current measurement Measurement quality for current measurement Results icon – tap to view results. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 65: Extend Measurement Range Manually

    Note Do not adjust the sensor during the laser adjustment procedure.  MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 66 When Active Clock mode is used, it is recommended to take all set active measurement points. Once all set points are taken, the results screen is automatically shown once measurement is stopped.   MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 67: Measurement Table

    From the results screen, tap either the item TABLE [1] or shown coupling results [2] to open the measurement table. These items are included in the measurement table for each measurement: MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 68: Measurement Quality

    Measurement quality is depicted using the following color codes: Blue – excellent; Green – acceptable; Yellow – not acceptable; Red – poor Measurement quality is based on the following measurement and environmental criteria: MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 69 Rotation direction – change in the measurement rotational direction Rotational speed – how fast the sensor and/or shaft is rotated during measurement Filter output – the amount of measurement data filtered out MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 70: Edit Measurement Data

    Over a complete 360° rotation, the beam describes an ellipse. Cutting the ellipse and laying it out flat results in the deviation diagram 'broken ellipse'. In this diagram points out of track are clearly seen. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 71: What Is The Effect Of Deactivating Individual Points

    V and H results displayed in the results repeatabilty table. In the above example, deactivating a measurement point has improved the quality factor from 41% to 72%. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 72: Results

    Blue – excellent (feet should not be moved) Green – acceptable (if possible feet should remain unaltered) Red – poor (move feet to attain a better alignment condition) MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 73 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 and coupling results in 2-D MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 74: Results Options

    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. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 75 On-board help MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 76: Multiple Feet Results

    If the machine intermediate feet were already defined within machine properties, then the foot corrections for the intermediate feet will be displayed. In this example, the inter- mediate feet have not been defined.        to add any intermediate feet. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 77 Enter the dimension 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 related row. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 78: Live Move Screen

    Live Move. A hint to select desired Live Move plane appears. to shim to move machine sideways to cancel Live Move If Active Clock is the measurement mode used, the next screen appears. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 79 To change the Live Move plane, tap the desired plane (in this example 'V' – vertical). A hint appears requiring confirmation on whether to change plane or proceed with Live Move in present plane. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 80 'Cancel' icon to prompt the 'Cancel Move' hint. the 'Proceed' icon to start Live Move again or to remeasure the machines. If the laser beam is centered, tap to start Live Move automatically. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 81 After machines have been moved to within tolerance, tighten the foot bolts then tap to remeasure and verify the Live Move results, and confirm new alignment con- dition. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 82: Save Asset Measurements

    If for any given reason, the asset is not to be saved, tap the cancel icon [ ] to cancel.  Asset refers to machinery and equipment within a plant. The asset is listed as an Asset ID. Access "Asset park" through the home screen. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 83: Asset List Options

    These actions are taken on any selected asset when the related icon is tapped: Uploads the selected asset to the cloud. Note: The action is completed only if wire- less connection is enabled. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 84 It can contain all known dimensions (except sensor-to-reflector), target specifications, thermal growth values, tolerances, preferred measure mode, preferred machine icons and coupling types. > After an asset has been created and saved, it appears on the asset list. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 85 > 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.        MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 86 [9] appears. Note If the selected asset has not been previously saved then all the asset list options (1) are inactive.        MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 87: Default Template

    > To revert the default template to a normal template, tap (2). > Note: The designated default template cannot be deleted (3). To delete it, it must first be reverted to a normal template. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 88 On-board help Note: If no template is selected, all template list options are unavailable. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 89: Generate Reports

    When "Machine alignment information" is activated, useful machine related information may be entered. "Machine alignment information" activated These machine related information may be entered once "Machine alignment information" has been activated: MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 90: Report Logo

    Note: To add a new logo to the report logo gallery is only possible if the item "Show report logo" is activated (1). With the rugged device device connected to a PC and access allowed, save the desired logo in the folder "Logos" which is accessed through "Fluke831\Tablet\Media\Logos". MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 91 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. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 92: Save Report To Usb Drive

    The report will then be saved in that location on the USB drive. Optionally, the report may be saved in a different location on the USB drive by tapping The folder location is then set as follows: MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 93 The report will be generated and stored in the selected folder. Note Wait until all corresponding hints to generating and saving report have been displayed before disconnecting the USB from the rugged device.        MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 94: What Is Soft Foot

    In parallel soft foot, one or more feet are too short or too long. This usually results in the machine rocking on the longer feet. This is corrected by shimming the shorter feet. Angular soft foot MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 95: Checking And Correcting Soft Foot Conditions

    If the machine has six feet, it is advisable to leave the middle feet loose and treat the machine as a four-footed machine. Soft foot is measured only on machine designated as movable.        MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 96: Soft Foot

    Tap any one of the four pulsating value fields to start soft foot measurement at the respective machine foot. A hint appears to indicate that the shafts should be rotated to position the sensor and reflector at either the 3:00 or 9:00 o'clock position. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 97 Tap the smiley within the machine to view the set soft foot tolerance.  If the shafts rotate away from the 3:00 or 9:00 o’clock position while soft foot is measured, this hint screen is shown. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...

  • Page 98: Manual Entry

    Tap any one of the four pulsating value fields then proceed to enter the soft foot value at the respective machine foot. Use the onscreen keyboard. Repeat the procedure for all four feet positions. The tolerance smiley will determine whether the soft foot requires correction or not. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 99 Static Clock. Mark measurement positions For Static Clock measurement mode, the eight 45° measurement positions used with these procedures must be marked correctly on the machine. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 100 Use this distance to make eight evenly-spaced marks on the housing. Begin at your chosen start point. Number the points clockwise looking down onto the shaft with 0 as the first, followed by 1:30, 3:00,4:30, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 101 The menu items on the screen are used to edit machine name, access the "Flange details" screen, change the flange position with respect to the shaft, flip the machine along the shaft axis (toggle) and edit machine color. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 102 After all the required dimensions have been entered, tap to proceed to measure. This measurement procedure is used for vertical flanged machines: "Vertical flanged machines – Static clock" on page 103 MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 103 Tap M [1] to take measurement point. Take the maximum number of measurement points to maximize the quality of results. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 104 On-board help to view correction values. Note If flange dimensions have not been defined, the flange icon is shown in the results screen. Tap and enter missing flange dimensions.                                  MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 105 Sign convention POSITIVE GAP opens towards 0:00 or 3:00 POSITIVE OFFSET if the top coupling half is offset towards 0:00 or 3:00 MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 106 Note: The little clock face on the sensor serves as a reminder of the viewpoint. WARNING When the sensor is switched on, the laser beam is emitted. DO NOT stare into the laser beam!        MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 107 4. Once satisfied that overall angular misalignment is in tolerance, and no more shimming is required, proceed to correct offset. Correct offset 1. Use the Live Move function to make offset corrections. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 108 3 to 9 direction to perform offset corrections in the 0 to 6 direction to cancel Live Move 4. If the laser beam is centered, the Live Move screen appears. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 109 (in this case the 0 to 6 direction). the 'Cancel' icon to see the 'Cancel Move' hint. 6. Tap to change the offset correction direction. Repeat steps 2-5 ("Correcting offset"). MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 110 ] (acceptable tolerance), tighten the flange bolts then tap to remeasure and check to confirm if the new alignment condition is in tolerance. 8. If not, repeat the above steps until alignment is in tolerance. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 111 The following sensor firmware update screen appears. The screen shows that a newer sensor firmware version is available within the rugged touch device. Tap to update the sensor connected through Bluetooth. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 112 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 is shown in "Sensor properties". Tap the sensor area the measurement screen to see sensor properties. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 113 The sensor firmware update notification continues to appear once everyday until the firmware update is completed.        Notification on sensor calibration Note The calibration accuracy of the sensor should be checked every two years as indicated MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 114 If the calibration due date has expired, the due date will be highlighted red. The calibration due date will also appear on the asset measurement report if the "Gen- erating report" menu item "Alignment measurement components " is activated. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 115 If the sensor calibration due date has expired and the sensor is connected through Bluetooth to the rugged touch device, a calibration expiry notification appears on the display. to close the notification. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 116 “Sensor list” to check whether the sensor has been detected. Any new Bluetooth connection must initially be scanned before communication between sensor and the rugged device can be established. The scanning process is prompted by MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 117 The bold colored foot tolerance arrows show the direction and magnitude in which to move the machine. The color code also shows the attained alignment tolerance. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 118 On-board help Appendix Update Fluke 831 to a newer firmware version Check the website to obtain the latest version. If in doubt, please con-tact your local representative. Download the update file to the desired directory on a PC. Switch the rugged device on then connect it to the PC. A hint to allow the Windows PC access the rugged device comes into view.
  • Page 119 After the update file has been copied to the "FirmwareUpdate" folder, disconnect the rugged device from the PC. This hint is shown. Note DO NOT tap the device or press any of the hard keys. Wait for the next hint to appear.        MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 120 The content in this document is available also on the rugged device as context sensitive help. Tap the question mark icon wherever it is available to open context sensitive help. MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 121 Operating time: Up to 11 hours Dimensions Approx. 256 x 149 x 35 mm (10 5/64" x 5 55/64" x 1 3/8") Weight (without Approx. 710 g (1.6 lbs) hand straps) MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 122 Safety precautions: Do not look into laser beam External interface Integrated Bluetooth 4.1 Smart Ready wireless com- munication Transmission dis- Up to 30 m (98 ft) direct line of sight tance MyFlukeStore 1.888.610.7664 www. .com Shop for Fluke products online at:...
  • Page 123 On-board help Hereby, Fluke declares that the radio equipment contained in CE conformity this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration is available Country radio cer- tifications Technical data – Reflector (prism) Reflector (prism) Type 90°...

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