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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    30.1 Target Values 12.1 Technical Specification 31.1 OL2R 13.1 M3 and S3 Hot Check 14.1 Technical Specification P1 32.1 Target Values Clock 15.1 Technical Specification L1 33.1 Sensor Display 16.1 Sensor Display Level 17.1 USER MANUAL NXA 12th edition 2021...

  • Page 5: Welcome To Our World

    Nor would we have been pioneers in the use of visible lasers and dual Since the very beginning in 1984, ACOEM AB measurement heads. (formerly known as ELOS Fixturlaser AB) has...
  • Page 6 TRUE COMMITMENT PURE USABILITY One reason for our success is our solid Our design and user-friendliness are carefully commitment. We have ensured that we interwoven. As we develop new products, remain attentive to constantly pick up on the they also become cleaner, smarter, more needs of the market.

  • Page 7: End User License Agreement

    The software may not be removed from the ACOEM AB or its suppliers shall, to the hardware. maximum extent permitted by applicable law, not be liable to any indirect, special,...
  • Page 8 ACOEM AB (formerly known as Elos Fixturlaser AB) is since mid-2014 a fully owned subsidiary of ACOEM Group, headquartered in Lyon, France. For more information, please visit www.acoem.com...

  • Page 9: Declaration Of Conformity

    Alignment System specifications, which comply with good engineering practice in safety matters in force Brand name or trademark within the EEA, have been applied: Standard/Test report/Technical construction file/Normative document Type designation(s)/Model no(s) EN 61000-6-3:2007. 1-0912 NXA D 1-0913 M3 1-0914 S3...
  • Page 10 EN 61000-6-2:2005, EN 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, Additional information -6, -11. The product was CE-marked in 2013. EN 61010-1:2010 ISO9001:2015 Ref. No/ Issued by: DNV As manufacturer, we declare under our sole Certification AB Certification No. 2009-SKM- responsibility that the equipment follows the AQ-2704/2009-SKM-AE-1419.

  • Page 11: Safety

    Do not disassemble, modify or use the regarding safety in a machine equipment in other ways than explained in the environment. operating instructions. ACOEM AB will not accept any liability for such use.

  • Page 12: Laser Precautions

    LASER PRECAUTIONS NXA uses laser diodes with a power output of < 1.0 mW. The laser classification is Class 2. Class 2 is considered safe for its intended use with only minor precautions required. These are: • Never stare directly into the laser transmitter.
  • Page 13 Your system complies with the requirements • IEC-60825-1:2007 • British Standard BS EN 60825-1 • DIN EN 60825-1 USA FDA Standard 21 CFR, Ch 1, Part 1040.10 and 1040.11...

  • Page 14: Power Supply

    POWER SUPPLY Always unplug the chargers from the electrical outlet after charging. NXA is powered by high-capacity Leaving a display unit or a measurement unit rechargeable Li-Ion batteries mounted in the with an empty battery for a prolonged time display unit and the sensors or by the external can reduce the capacity of the battery or even power units.
  • Page 15 BATTERIES THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY ACOEM WILL Only use the external power adapters CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO supplied by ACOEM for use with the Display THE DISPLAY UNIT AND CAN Unit and the sensors. Using other power CAUSE RISK FOR PERSONAL...

  • Page 16: Wireless Transceiver

    WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER WARNING! The NXA system is fitted with a Bluetooth Before using the wireless wireless transceiver. transceivers make sure that there are no restrictions on the Make sure that there are no restrictions on the use of radio transceivers at the use of radio transceivers at the site of site.

  • Page 17: Care

    CARE PACKING THE CASE...
  • Page 18 CLEANING For the best possible function, the laser diode apertures, detector surfaces and connector The system should be cleaned with a cotton terminals should be kept free from grease or cloth, or a cotton bud moistened with a mild dirt. The display unit should be kept clean, soap solution, except for the detector and and the screen surface protected from laser window surfaces, which should be...
  • Page 19 Do not use paper tissue, which can scratch the detector surface. Do not use acetone. The chains on the V-block fixtures are delivered dry. If the system is used in highly corrosive environments, the chains should be oiled.
  • Page 20 DATE OF CALIBRATION DISCREPANCY Our instruments store the electronic date of the latest calibration of the instrument. Due to production processes and storage time, this date will differ from the date of the calibration certificate. Hence, it is the date of the calibration certificate which is important and that indicates when the next calibration is due.

  • Page 21: Main Menu

    MAIN MENU The NXA is available with different programs for specific purposes. The programs included depend upon which application packages and accessories you have selected. Press the ON button to start the system and the Main Menu appears. In the Main Menu, you can select the program that you want to use.

  • Page 22: Application Programs

    APPLICATION PROGRAMS Target Values Shaft Alignment Horizontal Machines OL2R Shaft Alignment Vertical Machines Hot Check Shaft Alignment Offset Machines Target Values Clock Machine Train Alignment Sensor Display Softcheck Sensor Display Level Softcheck ROP Sensor Display ROP...

  • Page 23: System Functions

    Max Min ROP SYSTEM FUNCTIONS Global Settings Text Editor Bluetooth Indicator Machine Defined Data Backlight Battery Status MEMORY MANAGER Memory Manager...

  • Page 25: Shaft Alignment

    The NXA system has two measuring units normal operating condition. Correction of that are placed on each shaft by using the horizontal shaft alignment is done by moving fixtures supplied with the system.
  • Page 26 The alignment results can be saved in the memory manager. The measurements in the memory manager can easily be transferred to a PC for further documentation purposes. After rotating the shafts into different measuring positions, the system calculates the relative distance between the two shafts in two planes.
  • Page 27 PRE-ALIGNMENT FUNCTIONS e.g., there is enough space to move the machine). To obtain the best possible conditions for After the visual checks have been performed, shaft alignment, it is necessary to perform there are some conditions that must be some pre-alignment checks. In many cases it considered: is necessary to make these checks in order to obtain precise alignment.
  • Page 28 MOUNTING Lift the open end of the chain, tension it so that the slack is removed and attach it to the The sensor marked “M” should be mounted hook. on the movable machine and the sensor marked “S” on the stationary machine. The sensors shall be assembled on their V-block fixture and placed on each side of the coupling.
  • Page 29 Firmly tighten the chain with the tensioning Adjust the height of the sensor by sliding it on screw. Use the supplied tensioning tool. Do the posts until a line of sight is obtained for not over-tighten. If the shaft diameter is too both lasers.
  • Page 30 The laser of the M-sensor can be adjusted with the adjustment screw on the top of the unit. There is normally no need to adjust the laser, but this might be necessary when measuring at long distances. NOTE: Make sure that the adjustment screw is secured with the locking nut after adjustment.

  • Page 31: Measurement Methods

    MEASUREMENT METHODS Tripoint™ method In the Horizontal Shaft Alignment program, there are three different measurement In the Tripoint method, the alignment methods, the Express Mode method, the condition can be calculated by taking three Tripoint method and the Clock method. Select points while rotating the shaft at least 60°.

  • Page 32: Starting The Program

    STARTING THE PROGRAM Start the program by touching the Horizontal Shaft Alignment icon in the Main Menu. Go to Settings for selecting measurement method and other settings. Go to Configuration to configure the measurement.
  • Page 33 SETTINGS Measurement method Opens window for selection of measurement method. Express Mode, Tripoint or the Clock method. HyperMode Opens window for activating or deactivating HyperMode. Resolution shown These settings are unique for this application. Opens window for selection of resolution shown. For most of the settings, the current selection is shown in the icon.
  • Page 34 Sampling time Extended Alignment Opens window for selection of Opens window for activating or sampling time. deactivating extended alignment. A repeatability test can also be made here. See chapter Sensor Display “Repeatability test”. Starts Sensor Display. See chapter ”Sensor Display”. Adjustable screen filter Opens window for activating or Global settings...
  • Page 35 CONFIGURATION Coupling type Opens window for selection of coupling type. Normal coupling, coupling gap or spacer shaft. Notes Opens Notes, where notes can be entered. Target values Opens Target values. See chapter ”Target values”. Dimensions Softcheck™ Tolerance table Starts Softcheck. See chapter ”Softcheck”.
  • Page 36 Add new machine with defined data Settings Opens window for adding a Goes to Settings. new machine with defined data to Machine Defined Data. Confirm Entered data, such as distances, Target Values and Exits the configuration and tolerances, will be saved. returns to the application.
  • Page 37 Enter dimensions EXPRESS MODE™ METHOD The screen displays the movable machine. The traffic lights show green when the laser Select the Express Mode method in Settings. hits the detector. NOTE: The shafts should be coupled during measurement in order to achieve as reliable and accurate results as possible, when using the Express Mode method.
  • Page 38 You must enter the distance between the sensors, and the distance between the center of the coupling and the M-sensor. (If you only wish to check shaft alignment, these are the only necessary distances). The distance between the M-sensor and the first pair of feet and the distance between the first and the second pairs of feet can be entered now or later (these distances are...
  • Page 39 Measurement point registration The first position can be registered automatically, if the shafts first are rotated Set the sensors so that they are at counterclockwise more than 3° between 6 approximately the same rotational angle. o’clock and 12 o’clock and then clockwise more than 3°.
  • Page 40 Rotate the shafts to the next position. The Rotate the shafts to the third position. shafts must be rotated over a minimum of 30° (60° if the distance between the sensors is less than 200 mm). Green sector shows permitted positions. Red sector shows forbidden positions.
  • Page 41 Measurement results Within tolerance (green). Within double tolerance (yellow and inverted). Out of double tolerance (red and inverted). When a coupling is in tolerance in one direction, this is indicated with a check symbol at the motor. The Measurement Result screen shows The machine picture itself also indicates the coupling values and foot values in both the coupling alignment.
  • Page 42 Evaluating the result The angle and offset values are used to determine the alignment quality. These values are compared with the alignment tolerances to determine whether correction is necessary. If suitable tolerances are selected in the tolerance table, the symbols described above indicate if the angle and offset values are within tolerance or not.
  • Page 43 Shimming When shimming is completed, continue to alignment for adjustments in the horizontal direction. Go to alignment. The Shimming screen shows foot values in the vertical direction as suitable shim values (0.05 mm / 1 mils). The arrows show if shims must be added or removed to adjust the machine in the vertical direction.
  • Page 44 Alignment If the machine has been adjusted vertically in the shimming screen, go directly to alignment in the horizontal direction. If the machine has not been adjusted in the shimming screen, alignment in the vertical direction must be done first. Rotate the shafts to the 12 or 6 o’clock position to adjust in the vertical direction.
  • Page 45 Alignment is now completed. To confirm the result, re-do the measurement. Re-measure. Rotate the shafts to the 3 or 9 o’clock position to adjust in the horizontal direction. The angle guide helps you to reach the right position. Adjust the machine horizontally until the values for both angular and parallel alignment are within tolerance.
  • Page 46 Enter dimensions TRIPOINT™ METHOD See the Express Mode method. Select the Tripoint method in Settings. NOTE: The shafts should be coupled during measurement in order to achieve as reliable and accurate results as possible, when using the Tripoint method. TIP: The larger the angle over which the three points are measured, the fewer moves, and repeat measurements will have to be made.
  • Page 47 Measurement point registration Rotate the shafts to the next position. The shafts must be rotated over a minimum of 30° Set the sensors at approximately the same (60° if the distance between the sensors is rotational angle at the first measurement less than 200 mm).
  • Page 48 Touch the register icon. Touch the register icon. This registers the second This registers the third reading. reading. TIP: When registering the third reading at the Rotate the shafts to the third position. 3 o’clock position, the sensors will already be in the right position for horizontal alignment.
  • Page 49 Measurement results See the Express Mode method. Evaluating the result See the Express Mode method. Shimming See the Express Mode method. Alignment See the Express Mode method. 6.25...
  • Page 50 CLOCK METHOD Select the Clock method in Settings. The Clock method works in the same way as the Express Mode and the Tripoint method except for measurement point registration and alignment. Enter dimensions See the Express Mode method. 6.26...
  • Page 51 Measurement point registration Rotate the shafts to the next position, 3 o’clock. A green sector displays the position. Set the sensors at approximately the same rotational angle at the first measurement position, 9 o’clock. Touch the register icon. Touch the register icon. This registers the second This registers the first reading.
  • Page 52 Rotate the shafts to the third position, 12 Measurement result o’clock. See the Express Mode method. Evaluating the result See the Express Mode method. Shimming See the Express Mode method. Touch the register icon. This registers the third reading. 6.28...
  • Page 53 Alignment If the machine has been adjusted vertically in the shimming screen, go directly to alignment in the horizontal direction. If the machine has not been adjusted in the shimming screen, alignment in the vertical direction must be done first. Rotate the shafts to the 12 o’clock position to adjust in the vertical direction.
  • Page 54 Rotate the shafts back to the 12 o’clock position and check that the machine is still within tolerance. Alignment is now completed. To confirm the result, re-do the measurement. Re-measure. Rotate the shafts to the 3 o’clock position to adjust in the horizontal direction. The angle guide helps you to reach the right position.
  • Page 55 FEET LOCK FUNCTION Enter dimensions. The required distances are those between the first and second pairs of In some cases, the machine that is displayed feet on the stationary machine and between as the movable machine is not movable, or the first pair of feet on the stationary machine maybe some of the feet are not adjustable.
  • Page 56 Feet Lock Shimming Feet Lock Alignment Shim values are shown for the two pairs of Live values are shown for the two pairs of feet feet that are not locked. that are not locked. 6.32...
  • Page 57 SPACER SHAFT The spacer shaft function is used when the alignment is performed on machinery using a membrane coupling. The membrane coupling is a typical high-performance coupling, with no backlash, used for maintenance free operation. It is also suitable for high speeds or high temperature applications.
  • Page 58 Depending upon the alignment condition, there can be differences in angle between the two flexible elements. The pictures below show different examples of how the angles in the flexible elements can be. Activate spacer shaft in Configuration. 6.34...
  • Page 59 Enter dimensions The distance between the M-sensor and the first pair of feet and the distance between the Starts sequence for entering first and the second pairs of feet can be dimensions and tolerance. entered now or later (these distances are necessary to provide the feet values).

  • Page 60: Measurement Results

    MEASUREMENT RESULTS Within tolerance (green). Within double tolerance (yellow and inverted). Out of double tolerance (red and inverted). When a coupling is in tolerance in one direction, this is indicated with a check symbol at the motor. The machine picture itself also indicates the The Measurement Result screen shows coupling alignment.
  • Page 61 Evaluating the result Shimming The angle values are used to determine the See the Express Mode method. alignment quality. These values are compared with the alignment tolerance to determine whether correction is necessary. If suitable tolerance is selected in the tolerance table, the symbols described above indicate if the angle values are within tolerance or not.
  • Page 62 ALIGNMENT If the machine has been adjusted vertically in the shimming screen, go directly to alignment in the horizontal direction. If the machine has not been adjusted in the shimming screen, alignment in the vertical direction must be done first. Rotate the shafts to the 12 or 6 o’clock position to adjust in the vertical direction.
  • Page 63 Alignment is now completed. To confirm the result, re-do the measurement. Re-measure. Rotate the shafts to the 3 or 9 o’clock position to adjust in the horizontal direction. The angle guide helps you to reach the right position. Adjust the machine horizontally until the values for both angular values are within tolerance.
  • Page 64 OMNIVIEW Synchronize OmniView To use OmniView it has to be synchronized. Place the display unit so that the machine set-up matches the view on the screen. OmniView enables the user to automatically see the machine set-up from the actual view If necessary, you can change the view in (i.e., from the view where the user is the display unit until it matches the...
  • Page 65 In measurement and live alignment screens you can view the motor from either side (i.e., motor on the right or motor on the left) or from behind. In other screens (i.e., configuration, results etc) you can view the motor from either side, but not from behind.

  • Page 66: Screen Flip

    Calibrate OmniView SCREEN FLIP Before the first use OmniView need to be field Screen Flip enables the user to manually see calibrated. This procedure needs to be the machine set-up from the actual view. performed after storage, temperature changes To use Screen Flip, OmniView has to be or extensive use.
  • Page 67 Vertical values are shown at the 12/6 o’clock EXTENDED ALIGNMENT positions +/-45°. Horizontal values are shown Extended alignment makes it possible to align at the 3/9 o’clock positions +/-45°. The values even when it is not possible to rotate the are more accurate within +/-15°...
  • Page 68 2-AXIS ALIGNMENT The 2-axis alignment function allows the user to perform adjustments of the movable machine both in vertical and horizontal direction without further rotations of the shafts. The 2-axis alignment function is used only when the shaft has limited or no possibility to control the positioning of the shafts during rotation.
  • Page 69 HYPERMODE Do another measurement. HyperMode is a function for doing several Finish and show result. Horizontal Shaft measurements and get the result as an average of these measurements. HyperMode can be used with all measurement methods. The result shown will be an average of the When HyperMode is activated, a choice will measurements that have been done.

  • Page 70: Other Features

    OTHER FEATURES Manual change of view Manual change between Coupling gap horizontal and vertical view in The result can be presented as a coupling the Clock method. gap. This disables the inclinometers. Activate coupling gap in Configuration. Target Value symbol Enlarge values When Target Values are used On the alignment screen, the coupling values,...
  • Page 71 Looseness indicator The system has a function for detecting coupling backlash and looseness in order to achieve optimum accuracy. The system will display the looseness indicator if one of the following conditions is met: • The M and S units are more than 3° apart.
  • Page 72 6.48...

  • Page 73: Shaft Alignment

    The NXA system has two measuring units normal operating temperature. Correction of that are placed on each shaft by using the vertical shaft alignment is done by moving the fixtures supplied with the system.
  • Page 74 and offset is corrected by moving them laterally. The alignment results can be saved in the memory manager. The measurements in the memory manager can easily be transferred to a PC for further documentation purposes. After rotating the shafts to different measuring positions, the system calculates the relative distance between the two shafts in two planes.
  • Page 75 PRE-ALIGNMENT FUNCTIONS e.g., there is enough space to move the machine). To obtain the best possible conditions for After the visual checks have been performed, shaft alignment, it is necessary to perform there are some conditions that must be some pre-alignment checks. In many cases it considered: is necessary to make these checks in order to obtain precise alignment.
  • Page 76 MOUNTING The sensors are mounted as described in chapter “Shaft Alignment Horizontal Machines”.
  • Page 77 MEASUREMENT METHODS Tripoint™ method In the Vertical Shaft Alignment program, there are three different measurement methods, the In the Tripoint method, the alignment Express Mode method, the Tripoint method condition can be calculated by taking three and the Clock method. Select the points while rotating the shaft at least 60°.

  • Page 78: Starting The Program

    STARTING THE PROGRAM Start the program by touching the Vertical Shaft Alignment icon in the Main Menu. Go to Settings for selecting measurement method and other settings. Go to Configuration to configure the measurement.
  • Page 79 SETTINGS Measurement method Opens window for selection of measurement method. Express Mode, Tripoint or the Clock method. Resolution shown Opens window for selection of resolution shown. Resolution shown depends also on connected receiver. Sampling time These settings are unique for this application. Opens window for selection of For most of the settings, the current selection sampling time.
  • Page 80 Adjustable screen filter Confirm Opens window for activating or Exits the Settings and returns deactivating the adjustable to the application. screen filter. Note: The adjustable screen filter should be deactivated for normal operation, and only activated in environments with severe vibrations. Sensor Display Starts Sensor Display.
  • Page 81 CONFIGURATION Notes Opens Notes, where notes can be entered. Settings Goes to Settings. Confirm Exits the configuration and returns to the application. Dimensions Tolerance table Opens the tolerance table. See chapter ”Tolerance table”.
  • Page 82 Enter dimensions EXPRESS MODE™ METHOD Select the Express Mode method in Settings. NOTE: The shafts should be coupled during measurement in order to achieve as reliable and accurate results as possible, when using the Express Mode method. TIP: The larger the angle over which the three points are measured, the fewer moves, and repeat measurements will have to be made.
  • Page 83 You must enter the distance between the sensors, and the distance between the center of the coupling and the M-sensor. (If you only wish to check if the shafts are aligned, these are the only distances necessary.) Entering the pitch circle diameter and the number of bolts can be done now or later (this is necessary in order to obtain the bolt values).
  • Page 84 Measurement point registration Touch the register icon. Before starting the measurement, you must This starts the measurement select a bolt to be bolt number 1. point registration and registers the first reading. The first measurement position must be at bolt number 1. Rotate the shafts to the next position.
  • Page 85 The reading is taken automatically when the The reading is taken automatically when the sensors have been stationary for 2 seconds. sensors have been stationary for 2 seconds. Rotate the shafts to the third position. 7.13...
  • Page 86 Measurement result Within tolerance (green). Within double tolerance (yellow and inverted). Out of double tolerance (red and inverted). When a coupling is in tolerance in one direction, this is indicated with a check symbol at the motor. The machine picture itself also indicates the The Measurement Result screen shows coupling alignment.
  • Page 87 Evaluating the result The angle and offset values are used to determine the alignment quality. These values are compared with alignment tolerances to determine if any correction is necessary. If suitable tolerances are selected in the tolerance table, the symbols described above indicate if the angle and offset values are within tolerance or not.
  • Page 88 Shimming When shimming is completed, continue to alignment for adjustments of parallel offset. Go to alignment. The Shimming screen shows bolt values as suitable shim values (0.05 mm / 1 mils). Adjust the angular error by placing shims under the bolts as required. The arrow shows if shims must be added to adjust the machine.
  • Page 89 Alignment Check that both the angular value and the parallel offset are within the required tolerances once the adjustments are completed. Alignment is now complete. To confirm the result, re-do the measurement. Re-measure. If the angular error has been correctly adjusted in the shimming screen the angular value should now be in tolerance.
  • Page 90 Enter dimensions TRIPOINT™ METHOD See the Express Mode method. Select the Tripoint method in Settings. NOTE: The shafts should be coupled during measurement in order to achieve as reliable and accurate results as possible, when using the Tripoint method. TIP: The larger the angle over which the three points are measured, the fewer moves, and repeat measurements will have to be made.
  • Page 91 Measurement point registration Touch the register icon. Before starting the measurement, you must This registers the first reading. select a bolt to be bolt number 1. The first measurement position must be at Rotate the shafts to the next position. The bolt number 1.
  • Page 92 Touch the register icon. Touch the register icon. This registers the second This registers the third reading. reading. Rotate the shafts to the third position. 7.20...
  • Page 93 Measurement results See the Express Mode method. Evaluating the result See the Express Mode method. Shimming See the Express Mode method. Alignment See the Express Mode method. 7.21...
  • Page 94 CLOCK METHOD Select the Clock method in Settings. The Clock method works in the same way as the Express Mode and the Tripoint method except for measurement point registration. Enter dimensions See the Express Mode method. 7.22...
  • Page 95 Measurement point registration Place yourself at the position corresponding to the second measurement position, where it is easiest to turn the shafts through 180°. The first measurement position must be at bolt number 1. Tip: Mark the positions 1, 2 and 3 before you start measuring.
  • Page 96 Rotate the shafts 90° to the second position Rotate the shafts 90° to the third position, to (where you are standing). the left. A green sector displays the position. A green sector displays the position. Touch the register icon. Touch the register icon. This registers the second This registers the third reading.
  • Page 97 Measurement result See the Express Mode method. Evaluating the result See the Express Mode method. Shimming See the Express Mode method. Alignment See the Express Mode method. NOTE: The rotational angle from the sensors is not used in the Clock method in the Vertical Shaft Alignment program.
  • Page 98 7.26...

  • Page 99: Shaft Alignment Offset Machines

    The dummy rotational center on the fixture is set in front of the driven unit and any angular misalignment is measured by using the sensors in the NXA system.
  • Page 100 Alignment of offset machines with the NXA system involves the following: • Pre-alignment. • Mounting the fixtures to eliminate the offset between the rotational centers. • Coarse alignment using the built-in lasers. • Precision alignment using the NXA system.
  • Page 101 • PRE-ALIGNMENT Check the run-out on the flange faces, using a dial indicator. The machined parts of the Offset fixture allow • the dummy axis to be set parallel with a Lock the shaft of the stationary machine tolerance of better than 0.2 mm per meter. before mounting the fixture on the flange.
  • Page 102 MOUNTING Mounting the fixture with 2 arms is the most flexible set-up, which also covers the entire Mounting (Stationary) range in terms of offset. The Offset fixture comes with a number of methods of attachment. The system is designed so that you can utilize the coupling bolts themselves in most cases when mounting the arm on the flange.
  • Page 103 Clean the flange and mount the inner arm on the flange. Make sure to use the hardened washers as spacer between the arm and flange. Try to have as much distance between the two bolts as possible. Use the bolts from the cardan shaft (maximum M12 Allen screw) together with the guide washers to fix the arm on the flange.
  • Page 104 Mounting alternatives (Stationary) In applications where the flange can be rotated, where access is limited, or where you cannot use the “2-arm set-up”, it is possible to mount just one arm on the flange. • Mount the arm on the flange and rotate the flange to a position where the "dummy axis"...
  • Page 105 For applications with a small offset, you sometimes must mount the turret close to the center and in between the fastening bolts on one arm. In this case, it is necessary to dismount the turret at the end and place it in the center thread on the arm.
  • Page 106 Mounting (Movable) To attach the turret on the movable machine, the kit is provided with a selection of threaded nuts which will fit common coupling faces that have a threaded hole in the shaft center. These can be used to secure the turret to the flange face.
  • Page 107 (optional) and the longer rods from between the fastening points. the NXA system. The chain fixture is attached to the flange. The extension bracket is mounted on the chain fixture so that the rods...

  • Page 108: Coarse Alignment

    COARSE ALIGNMENT The purpose of coarse alignment is to align the machines roughly by using the built-in lasers. The built-in lasers in each turret are pre- adjusted so that the laser beam represents the axis of rotation for the unit it is mounted Turn on the built-in laser in the turret on Rotate the turret on the stationary side the stationary side, by rotating the laser...
  • Page 109 Turn off the laser in the turret on the Aim the laser onto a target (a piece of stationary side. paper or cardboard). Make a mark where the laser beam hits. Turn on the laser in the turret on the movable machine.
  • Page 110 When using this procedure on the 10. Make a 3rd mark on the target at half the stationary side, only the turret shall be distance between the 1st and 2nd mark. rotated 180˚. The laser spot should now have moved on the surface, in a pattern of a half circle.
  • Page 111 11. Adjust the position of the laser beam until it is hitting the 3rd marking on the target, using the two adjustment screws on the front on the turret. Make sure not to rotate the turret during the adjustment of the laser. 12.

  • Page 112: Starting The Program

    STARTING THE PROGRAM Start the program by touching the Offset Shaft Alignment icon in the Main Menu. Go to Settings for selecting settings. Go to Configuration to configure the measurement. 8.14...
  • Page 113 SETTINGS Resolution shown Opens window for selection of resolution shown. Resolution shown depends also on connected receiver. Sampling time Opens window for selection of sampling time. A repeatability test can also be made here. See chapter “Repeatability test”. These settings are unique for this application. For most of the settings, the current selection is shown in the icon.
  • Page 114 Adjustable screen filter Confirm Opens window for activating or Exits the Settings and returns deactivating the adjustable to the application. screen filter. Note: The adjustable screen filter should be deactivated for normal operation, and only activated in environments with severe vibrations. Sensor Display Starts Sensor Display.
  • Page 115 CONFIGURATION Result presentation Opens window for selection of distance to present the angular misalignment at. Softcheck™ Starts Softcheck. See chapter ”Softcheck”. Notes Opens Notes, where notes can be entered. Dimensions Settings Tolerance table Goes to Settings. Opens the tolerance table. See chapter ”Tolerance table”.
  • Page 116 Confirm MEASUREMENT Exits the configuration and Measurement method returns to the application. The Clock method is used to provide the result. In the Clock method, machinery positions are calculated by taking three points with 180° of rotation. 8.18...
  • Page 117 Enter dimensions The screen displays the movable machine. The traffic lights show green when the laser hits the detector. You must enter the distance between the sensors. (If you only wish to check shaft alignment, this is the only necessary distance).
  • Page 118 Measurement point registration Rotate the shafts to the next position, 3 o’clock. A green sector displays the position. Set the sensors at approximately the same rotational angle at the first measurement position, 9 o’clock. For best result, the Touch the register icon. rotational angles of the two sensors should be within 0.5°.
  • Page 119 Rotate the shafts to the third position, 12 o’clock. Touch the register icon. This registers the third reading. 8.21...
  • Page 120 Measurement results Within tolerance (green). Within double tolerance (yellow and inverted). Out of double tolerance (red and inverted). When a coupling is in tolerance in one direction, this is indicated with a check symbol at the motor. The Measurement Result screen shows The machine picture itself also indicates the coupling value and feet values in both the coupling alignment.
  • Page 121 Evaluating the result The angle value is used to determine the alignment quality. This value is compared with the alignment tolerances to determine whether correction is necessary. If suitable tolerances are selected in the tolerance table, the symbols described above indicate if the angle value is within tolerance or not.
  • Page 122 Shimming When shimming is completed, continue to alignment for adjustments in the horizontal direction. Go to alignment. The Shimming screen shows foot values in the vertical direction as suitable shim values (0.05 mm / 1 mils). The arrows show if shims must be added or removed to adjust the machine in the vertical direction.
  • Page 123 Alignment If the machine has been adjusted vertically in the shimming screen, go directly to alignment in the horizontal direction. If the machine has not been adjusted in the shimming screen, alignment in the vertical direction must be done first. Rotate the shafts to the 12 or 6 o’clock position to adjust in the vertical direction.
  • Page 124 Rotate the shafts back to the 12 or 6 o’clock position and check that the machine is still within tolerance. Alignment is now completed. To confirm the result, re-do the measurement. Re-measure. Rotate the shafts to the 3 or 9 o’clock position to adjust in the horizontal direction.

  • Page 125: Other Features

    OTHER FEATURES Enlarge values On the alignment screen, the coupling values, feet values and sensor values can be enlarged by touching them. Touch the enlarged values to return them to normal size. Change feet reference The feet reference can be changed by touching the lock.
  • Page 126 LASER POINTERS Individually adapted The laser pointers are individually adapted to their housings and should not be switched with each other. Changing batteries When the laser spot slowly starts to fade away, it is time to change the batteries. Use two SR44 batteries per device, + on the batteries must face the cap (LR44 Dismount the laser pointer from the turret and can also be used, but they only have...

  • Page 127: Machine Train Alignment

    selected as the stationary machine. In many cases there are also restrictions to the amount of adjustment due to base or bolt MACHINE TRAIN ALIGNMENT bound conditions, which influence the choice of the stationary machine. INTRODUCTION A machine train is a set-up of more than two rotating machines that are connected to each other.
  • Page 128 The machine train program in NXA is especially designed to quickly provide an overview of the position of each machine and to determine which machine should be chosen as stationary, in order to optimize the work with adjustments. Functions in the program make it possible to align machines to target positions, i.e., Target...
  • Page 129 MOUNTING Try to always be on the same side of the machine train when mounting the sensors, to Mounting of the sensors is done as described avoid making any mistakes. in chapter “Shaft Alignment Horizontal Machines”. It is important to place the sensors for the stationary and the movable machine on the same side of every coupling.
  • Page 130 • PRE-ALIGNMENT FUNCTIONS & Check if there are any restrictions to moving the machine due to attached ACTIVITIES piping, electrical cables, hydraulics or To minimize the time for measurements on similar equipment. site, it is recommended to pre-set the configuration of the machine (distances, machine-ID and target values) and save the configuration in the memory.

  • Page 131: Starting The Program

    STARTING THE PROGRAM Start the program by touching the Machine Train Alignment icon in the Main Menu. The screen displays machine trains with 3, 4 or 5 units. Touch the icon for the machine train that corresponds to your application. Go to Settings for selecting measurement method, and other settings.
  • Page 132 SETTINGS Resolution shown Opens window for selection of resolution shown. Resolution shown depends also on connected receiver. Sampling time Opens window for selection of sampling time. A repeatability test can also be made here. See chapter “Repeatability test”. These settings are unique for this application. For most of the settings, the current selection is shown in the icon.
  • Page 133 Adjustable screen filter Confirm Opens window for activating or Exits the Settings and returns deactivating the adjustable to the application. screen filter. Note: The adjustable screen filter should be deactivated for normal operation, and only activated in environments with severe vibrations. Sensor Display Starts Sensor Display.
  • Page 134 Settings and functions in Shaft Alignment Measurement method for Machine Train Opens window for selection of measurement method. Express Mode, Tripoint or the Clock method. Sensor Display Starts Sensor Display. See chapter ”Sensor Display”. Confirm Exits the Settings and returns to the application.
  • Page 135 CONFIGURATION At each unit (except for the end units), there are three distances to enter. The distance between the center of the coupling and the first pair of feet. The distance between the first and the second pairs of feet. Enter dimensions The distance between the second pair of feet Touch the icon to enter...
  • Page 136 Machine ID Notes Machine ID for the units is preset to 1, 2, 3… Opens Notes, where notes can but you can change this to something else. be entered. Touch the icon for changing Settings machine ID. Goes to Settings. Target values Opens Target values.
  • Page 137 Configuration in Shaft Alignment for Machine Train Confirm Confirms the configuration and continues to summary screen. The Machine Train program has a separate configuration menu for Shaft Alignment. Save configuration Softcheck can only be reached from there. The configuration of the machine (distances, Softcheck™...
  • Page 138 MEASUREMENT In the Machine Train program, a shaft alignment measurement is first performed at Summary screen each coupling. The results from all the couplings are then summarized to a total result for the train. A part of the Horizontal Shaft Alignment program is used to measure at each coupling.
  • Page 139 Shaft alignment for machine train See also chapter “Shaft Alignment Horizontal Machines”. All the measurement methods that can be used for Shaft Alignment of Horizontal machines can also be used here. The distance between the sensors and the distance between the center of the coupling and the M-sensor must be entered for each coupling.
  • Page 140 When a coupling is measured, the icon for Shaft Alignment at that coupling is replaced by a re-measuring icon in the summary screen. When all the couplings have been measured, the result screen for the train will be shown. 9.14...
  • Page 141 MEASUREMENT RESULTS The symbol to the left of the coupling values indicates the direction of the angle and the offset, and also if the values are within tolerance. Within tolerance (green). Within double tolerance (yellow and inverted). Out of double tolerance (red and inverted).
  • Page 142 Change between viewing the coupling values and the feet values. Re-measure (This icon returns you to the summary screen.) Change configuration. Minimum Moves (a reference based on the Minimum Moves Result screen with feet values. function will be selected). Select another reference. 9.16...

  • Page 143: Evaluating The Result

    EVALUATING THE RESULT ALIGNMENT The angle and offset values are used to Once you have decided which machine to use determine the alignment quality. These values as a reference, the Horizontal Shaft Alignment are compared with alignment tolerances to program can be used to align the machines. determine if any correction is necessary.

  • Page 144: Other Features

    OTHER FEATURES Target Value symbol When Target Values are Minimum Moves entered at a coupling, this is The Minimum Moves function selects the indicated with the Target Value reference machine that involves the smallest symbol at that coupling. amount of adjustment. In the calculations for this function, priority is given to minimizing horizontal adjustments and removal of shims.

  • Page 145: Starting The Program

    STARTING THE PROGRAM Start the Softcheck by touching SOFTCHECK™ its icon in the Main menu or the settings. INTRODUCTION Go to Settings for selecting settings. A soft foot condition needs to be corrected before any alignment takes place. If not, the measurement result will be of no value.

  • Page 146: Enter Dimensions

    ENTER DIMENSIONS You must enter the distance between the sensor units, the distance between the M-unit and the first pair of feet, and the distance between the first and the second pairs of feet, before checking for soft foot. Check that all foot bolts are firmly tightened. Place the TD-units at the 12 o’clock position.
  • Page 147 MEASUREMENT VALUE REGISTRATION Register the measurement value by touching the confirmation icon. Select a bolt of your choice by touching its icon. Loosen the bolt fully and wait a few seconds. Tighten the bolt firmly, preferably with a dynamometric wrench. Register the measurement value.
  • Page 148 MEASUREMENT RESULT AND CORRECTIONS Continue with the rest of the bolts. Make the necessary corrections and then Re-measurements can be done at any time check each foot again (the values show by touching the icon for the requested bolt approximately how many shims that are again.

  • Page 149: Shaft Alignment

    DOCUMENT THE RESULT Touch the save icon to save the measurement result. SHAFT ALIGNMENT Go to shaft alignment by touching this icon. 10.5...
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  • Page 151: Softcheck Rop

    of measurement tool. The Softcheck ROP program checks each foot and displays the result in mm or mils. SOFTCHECK ROP The Softcheck ROP program is entered from the Main Menu. INTRODUCTION STARTING THE PROGRAM Start the Softcheck ROP by touching its icon in the Main menu.
  • Page 152 MEASUREMENT VALUE REGISTRATION Register the measurement value by touching the confirmation icon. Select a bolt of your choice by touching its icon. Loosen the bolt fully and wait a few seconds. Tighten the bolt firmly, preferably with a dynamometric wrench. Register the measurement value.
  • Page 153 MEASUREMENT RESULT AND CORRECTIONS Continue with the rest of the bolts. Make the necessary corrections and then Re-measurements can be done at any time check each foot again (the values show by touching the icon for the requested bolt approximately how many shims that are again.
  • Page 154 DOCUMENT THE RESULT Touch the save icon to save the measurement result. 11.4...

  • Page 155: Target Values

    In the NXA system, you can pre-set target values before starting your alignment work. Accepted values are feet values and angle and offset values.
  • Page 156 STARTING THE PROGRAM FEET VALUES Start the Target Values program by touching the icon in the Main Menu or Configuration. Touch the feet value boxes. Enter target values for the feet in mm or mils according to the pre-set measurement unit together with the required distances.
  • Page 157 In the example above, the stationary machine will shrink vertically by 0.12 mm at the rear feet and 0.09 mm at front feet while the movable machine will expand 0.04 mm while After having entered these feet values, the running. system calculates how the movable machine Horizontally, the rear feet will move 0.05 mm should be positioned (target position) in cold...
  • Page 158 ANGLE AND OFFSET VALUES In the example above, the movable machine should be vertically adjusted to a position with Touch the value boxes and enter target an angular misalignment of +0.05 mm/100 values for the angles in mm/100 mm and mm and an offset of target values for the offsets in mm, or -0.06 mm.
  • Page 159 DOCUMENT THE TARGET VALUES Touch the save icon to save the target values. SHAFT ALIGNMENT Go to shaft alignment by touching this icon. 12.5...
  • Page 160 12.6...

  • Page 161: Ol2R

    OL2R (OFF LINE TO RUNNING) INTRODUCTION If you have unexplainable vibrations in your pump-motor installation, this application can help reduce your doubts (and your vibrations). OL2R measurements use a special fixture that allows measurement while the machine is running. In this way, both the thermal influences and the load that is put into the pump as well as movement in foundations and pipe strains will be considered.
  • Page 162 The turrets make it possible to measure the alignment between the two “dummy” axes, by using the NXA system. The measurement is performed in both running and cold condition and the system calculates the difference in alignment, determined as dynamic movements between the machine’s two...

  • Page 163: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES! WARNING! • Make sure that all safety It is very important that you do not equipment is fully mounted on remove or adjust the fixtures between the machine before starting the the measurements in hot and cold measurement. Cables must be condition.
  • Page 164 MOUNTING & COARSE ALIGNMENT Choose a location on the machine casing (or bearing housing) where the fixtures can maintain a clear line-of-sight and where the turrets can be rotated freely with the measuring units in place. Try to mount the fixtures as close as possible to the rotational axis of both machines.
  • Page 165 Mount the tooling ball on each machine. Mounting with OL2R adapter (optional): Ensure that the bolt is tightened, and that the arrangement is firmly mounted on the machine casing. 13.5...
  • Page 166 Turn on the built-in laser in the turret, by Check that the laser is adjusted to the rotating the laser unit clockwise until it rotational center by rotating the turret on bottoms. each fixture. The projected laser beam should stay on the same spot during The lasers may cause interference with rotation (within 2 mm).
  • Page 167 Adjust the fixtures until both the lasers hit Turn off the laser beams in the fixtures the center of the opposing target. and mount the NXA sensors on the Tighten the screw on the fixture and fixture rods. Make sure that the unit...
  • Page 168 STARTING THE PROGRAM Start the program by touching the OL2R icon in the Main Menu. Go to Settings for selecting settings. Go to Configuration to configure the measurement. 13.8...
  • Page 169 SETTINGS Resolution shown Opens window for selection of resolution shown. Resolution shown depends also on connected receiver. Sampling time Opens window for selection of sampling time. A repeatability test can also be made here. See chapter “Repeatability test”. These settings are unique for this application. For most of the settings, the current selection is shown in the icon.
  • Page 170 Adjustable screen filter Confirm Opens window for activating or Exits the Settings and returns deactivating the adjustable to the application. screen filter. Note: The adjustable screen filter should be deactivated for normal operation, and only activated in environments with severe vibrations. Sensor Display Starts Sensor Display.
  • Page 171 CONFIGURATION Settings Goes to Settings. Confirm Exits the configuration and returns to the application. Dimensions Notes Opens Notes, where notes can be entered. 13.11...
  • Page 172 MEASURING OL2R Measurement Method In the OL2R program, a measurement is made in cold condition (machine offline) and another one in hot condition (machine running) to provide the target values. The Clock method is used to provide the result in each condition. In the Clock method, machinery positions are calculated by taking three points with 180°...
  • Page 173 Enter dimensions The screen displays the movable machine. The traffic lights show green when the laser hits the detector. You must enter the distance between the sensors, and the distance between the center of the coupling and the M-sensor. Go to measurement in cold condition.
  • Page 174 MEASUREMENT IN COLD CONDITION Rotate the turrets to the next position, 3 o’clock. Measurement point registration The green sector in the guide function indicates where the sensor should be positioned. Set the sensors at approximately the same rotational angle at the first measurement position, 9 o’clock.
  • Page 175 Touch the register icon. Touch the register icon. This registers the second This registers the third reading. reading. Rotate the turrets to the third position, 12 o’clock. 13.15...
  • Page 176 Measurement results Once the cold condition has been measured, you can continue by measuring the hot condition, or open a previously saved measurement for the hot condition. Go to hot condition. The Measurement Result screen shows coupling values for the measurement in cold Select a saved measurement condition.
  • Page 177 When both the cold condition and the hot condition have been measured, you can go to target values. Go to target values. It is also possible to re-measure the cold condition. Re-measure cold condition. 13.17...
  • Page 178 MEASUREMENT IN HOT CONDITION Rotate the turrets to the next position, 3 o’clock. Measurement point registration The green sector in the guide function indicates where the sensor should be positioned. Set the sensors at approximately the same rotational angle at the first measurement position, 9 o’clock.
  • Page 179 Touch the register icon. Touch the register icon. This registers the second This registers the third reading. reading. Rotate the turrets to the third position, 12 o’clock. 13.19...
  • Page 180 Measurement results Once the hot condition has been measured, you can continue by measuring the cold condition or open a previously saved measurement in the cold condition. Go to cold condition. The Measurement result screen above shows the coupling values for the measurement in Select a saved measurement hot condition.
  • Page 181 Once both the cold condition and the hot condition are measured you can go to target values. Go to target values. It is also possible to re-measure the hot condition. Re-measure hot condition. 13.21...

  • Page 182: Target Values

    TARGET VALUES Document the target values Touch the save icon to save the target values. Shaft Alignment Go to shaft alignment by touching this icon. The Measurement Result screen shows the Check or re-measure target values. Go back to measurement in cold or hot condition.
  • Page 183 OTHER FEATURES Guide functions The guide functions can be deactivated and activated again. Deactivate guide functions. Activate guide functions. TIP: Deactivate the guide function when vibration levels are high. 13.23...
  • Page 184 ADJUSTMENT OF THE BUILT-IN Turn on the built-in laser in the turret, by rotating the laser units clockwise until it LASER bottoms. If the beam from the built-in laser diode is not Aim the laser onto a target (a piece of aligned with the rotational axis of the turret, paper or cardboard) at a distance of 3-5 the laser must be adjusted using the following...
  • Page 185 Rotate the turret 180˚. Make a mark on the spot where the laser beam hits the target. 13.25...
  • Page 186 The laser spot should now have moved Make a 3rd mark on the target at half the on the surface, in a pattern of a half distance between the 1st and 2nd mark. circle. Make a 2nd mark where the laser beam hits the target.
  • Page 187 Control the alignment by rotating the turret 180˚once again. The laser should now be at the same spot during rotation (within 2 mm). 10. Align the laser on the 2nd fixture as described in steps 1-8. 13.27...
  • Page 188 LASER POINTERS Use two SR44 batteries per device, + on the batteries must face the cap. (LR44 Individually adapted can also be used, but they only have approximately half the capacity of the SR44.) The laser pointers are individually adapted to their housings and should not be switched with each other.

  • Page 189: Hot Check

    HOT CHECK WARNING! The machine must be shut off INTRODUCTION before starting the If you have un-explainable vibrations in your measurement. pump-motor installation, this application can help reduce your doubts (and your vibrations). If you do not have the OL2R laser fixtures and do not have the possibility of measuring while the machine is running, it is still possible to check the thermal influences on the machine.

  • Page 190: Measurement Method

    MEASUREMENT METHOD MEASURE HOT CONDITION In the Hot Check program, a measurement in Shut off the machine. the cold condition is compared with a Perform a measurement in the Horizontal measurement in the hot condition to provide Shaft Alignment program, just after the the target values.

  • Page 191: Starting The Program

    STARTING THE PROGRAM MAKING A HOT CHECK Start the program by touching the Hot Check icon in the Main Menu. Select a saved measurement in hot condition. Select a saved measurement in cold condition. 14.3...
  • Page 192 Measurement in hot condition Measurement in cold condition The Measurement Result screen shows The Measurement Result screen shows coupling values for the measurement in hot coupling values for the measurement in cold condition. condition. 14.4...
  • Page 193 When both cold condition and hot condition TARGET VALUES values have been chosen, you can go to target values. Go to target values. The Measurement Result screen shows the target values. Document the Target Values Touch the save icon to save the target values.
  • Page 194 Shaft Alignment Go to shaft alignment by touching this icon. 14.6...

  • Page 195: Target Values Clock

    The entered values are target values. Target values mean that these are the values at which the machine should be positioned when TARGET VALUES CLOCK not running (cold condition) in order to obtain correct alignment while the machine is INTRODUCTION running (hot condition).
  • Page 196 STARTING THE PROGRAM REVERSED RIM Start the Target Values Clock program by touching the icon in the Main Menu. Touch the value boxes. Enter clock values in mm or mils according to the pre-set measurement unit together with the distance between shaft ends (DBSE).
  • Page 197 Horizontally, the movable machine should be positioned with a -0.03 mm/100 mm angular misalignment and a -0.09 mm offset, in cold condition to obtain perfect alignment while running. After having entered the required values, the system calculates how the movable machine should be positioned (target position) in cold condition in order to obtain perfect alignment during running condition.
  • Page 198 RIM FACE An example with M Front Face + M Radial is shown here. Select one of four ways to express the clock Touch the value boxes. Enter clock values in values in Rim Face. mm or mils according to the pre-set S Front Face + S Radial measurement unit together with the required distances.
  • Page 199 Horizontally, the movable machine should be positioned with a -0.04 mm/100 mm angular misalignment and a -0.10 mm offset, in cold condition to obtain perfect alignment while running. After having entered the required values, the system calculates how the movable machine should be positioned (target position) in cold condition in order to obtain perfect alignment during running condition.
  • Page 200 DOCUMENT THE TARGET VALUES Touch the save icon to save the target values. Entered clock values and calculated Target Values expressed as angle and offset values will be saved. SHAFT ALIGNMENT Go to shaft alignment by touching this icon. Calculated Target Values expressed as angle and offset values will be uploaded.

  • Page 201: Sensor Display

    SENSOR DISPLAY On the Sensor Display, the values from the connected sensor(s) are displayed. It is also possible to zero, record values to file etc. Start the program by touching the Sensor Display icon in the Main Menu. Go to Settings for selecting settings.
  • Page 202 FUNCTIONS These are the functions available. Record values to file. When entering Sensor Display the raw data from the sensor(s) connected are displayed. If any value is missing, ------ is shown. There are extensive functions available, e.g. Zero the values. zeroing.
  • Page 203 Record values Start continuous recording (all values are recorded until the This function allows you to record values that function is stopped). are sampled from the sensor(s) and store them in a file. Stop continuous recording (only available when continuously record is active). Record single values.
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  • Page 205: Sensor Display Level

    SENSOR DISPLAY LEVEL INTRODUCTION The Sensor Display for the Level sensor can be used to display, collect and store readings from the sensor in different ways for various applications. It is possible to measure an objects angle towards gravity (levelling) or to measure an objects relative angular deviation (roll and pitch).

  • Page 206: Measurement Method

    MEASUREMENT METHOD STARTING THE PROGRAM When measuring an objects angle towards Start the Sensor Display gravity (levelling), the sensor is placed on the Level program by touching its object and the displayed values are set to icon in the Main Menu. zero.
  • Page 207 FUNCTIONS Available functions at start Zero values. When entering Sensor Display Level, raw data from the connected Level sensor is displayed. Sample and display a single If any value is missing, ----- is shown. value. Record values to file. Settings. Home.
  • Page 208 Zero values Sample and display a single value Halve values. Return to live values. Reset values to raw data. 17.4...
  • Page 209 Record values to file Start continuous recording. (All values are recorded until Records values that are sampled from the the function is stopped.) sensor and stores them in a file. Stop and confirm continuous Enter file name and confirm. recording. (Only available when continuous recording is active.)
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  • Page 211: Sensor Display Rop

    The Sensor Display for the Run-Out Probe can be used for different applications where you want to use the readings from the linear SENSOR DISPLAY ROP sensor in various ways. The program is used with up to two sensors, P, connected to the INTRODUCTION display unit.
  • Page 212 MEASUREMENT METHOD STARTING THE PROGRAM The Sensor Display program is used for Start the Sensor Display general purposes in multiple applications. The ROP program by touching its displayed live values can be zeroed to icon in the Main Menu. measure the relative movement on a measuring object.
  • Page 213 FUNCTIONS Available functions at start Zero values. When entering Sensor Display ROP, raw data from the connected Run-Out Probes are displayed. Sample and display a single value. Record values to file. Settings. Exit. 18.3...
  • Page 214 Zero values Sample and display a single value Halve values. Return to live values. Reset values to raw data. 18.4...
  • Page 215 Record values to file Start continuous recording. (All values are recorded until Records values that are sampled from the the function is stopped.) sensors and stores them in a file. Stop and confirm continuous Enter file name and confirm. recording. (Only available when continuous recording is active.)
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  • Page 217: Max Min Rop

    A typical application is to measure run-out on a machine shaft or coupling hub. The Run- Out Probe is mounted in the desired MAX MIN ROP measurement direction, radial or axial, and values are continuously recorded while INTRODUCTION rotating the object. Recording is done during a certain time, which can be set in the settings.
  • Page 218 MEASUREMENT METHOD STARTING THE PROGRAM The method uses the measuring values from Start the Max Min ROP the Run-Out Probe. The Max Min ROP program by touching its icon program continuously register values from the in the Main Menu. Run-Out Probe under a dedicated sampling time.
  • Page 219 RAW DATA Zero values. When entering Max Min ROP, raw data from the connected Run-Out Probes are displayed. Measure max min. Settings. Exit. Adjust the position of the pen to be within the measuring range, using the raw data on the screen.
  • Page 220 ZERO VALUES Measure max min. Reset values to raw data. 19.4...
  • Page 221 MAX MIN Measure max min. Save the measurement result. Return to live values. When max min is measured the difference during the measurement is displayed. The max and min values are also displayed. The displayed measurement result can be saved. 19.5...
  • Page 222 SETTINGS Sampling time Open window for sampling time settings. Resolution shown Opens window for selection of resolution shown. Global Settings Open Global Settings. The settings menu includes settings for Max Min. Confirm Exits the Settings and returns to the application. 19.6...

  • Page 223: Text Editor

    TEXT EDITOR In the text editor, a text can be written, edited and saved separately. Start the program by touching the Text Editor icon in the Main Menu. Save the text. Erase all the text. Touch the text field to write or edit a text. 20.1...
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  • Page 225: Machine Defined Data

    • Target Values as feet values or angle and offset values. • MACHINE DEFINED DATA Tolerances. INTRODUCTION If the sensors are placed at the same place each time a machine (or more identical machines) is measured, it can be convenient to preload the relevant parameters.
  • Page 226 STARTING THE PROGRAM USING MACHINE DEFINED DATA Start the program by touching the Machine Defined Data icon in the Main Menu. A list of machine types with preloaded data is shown. Select machine Machines can be selected by touching its machine name.

  • Page 227: Repeatability Test

    REPEATABILITY TEST Before starting the measurement, it is recommended to perform a repeatability test to set the correct sampling time. With the correct sampling time, it is possible to reduce the influence of external conditions (e.g. air turbulence or vibrations) that otherwise would compromise the accuracy of the measuring result.
  • Page 228 Start Repeatability Test (i.e. take 5 readings and presents repeatability results). Change Sampling Time. Record repeatability test results to file. Confirm and return to Adjust the sampling time and re-do the repeatability test until a satisfactory result is sampling time. achieved.

  • Page 229: Tolerance Table

    Machine alignment should be carried out within the manufacturer’s tolerances. The table provided in NXA can be helpful if no tolerances are specified. The suggested tolerances can be used as a starting point for developing in- house tolerances when the machinery manufacturer’s recommended tolerances are...
  • Page 230 CUSTOMIZED TOLERANCES Customized tolerances can be entered in the customized tolerance table. Goes to customized tolerance table. Enter customized tolerances by touching any of the fields, name/rotation speed to the left and tolerance values to the right. Returns to standard tolerance Tolerance Table inch-mode table.

  • Page 231: Memory Manager

    MEMORY MANAGER EXPRESS MANAGER Express Manager makes it easy to transfer files to a PC. Insert a USB flash drive in the display unit while standing in the Main Menu and the Express Manager appears. In the Express Manager measurements are sorted by date without folders.
  • Page 232 Select files STANDARD MANAGER Touch the check box to the left In the Standard Manager, all editing to select a file. functions are available. Touch the select all files icon to Open the Standard Manager from the Main select all files. Menu.
  • Page 233 Select files New folder Touch the check box to the left Create a new folder. to select a file. Deselect all files. Change name of file or folder Change name of selected file Cut, Copy and Paste or folder. Cut selected items. Delete Delete selected items.

  • Page 234: Save Measurement

    Folder up SAVE MEASUREMENT Go up one level in the file structure. Exit Exit the Standard Manager. Enter file name Touch the white field to enter a file name. Confirm Confirm. When saving a measurement, both a text file and a picture file (jpeg) are created. 24.4...

  • Page 235: Transfer Files To A Pc

    TRANSFER FILES TO A PC Files in the PC In the PC there will be two files for each Files can be transferred to a PC using a USB measurement, a picture file (jpeg) and a text flash drive. file. The picture file shows the same picture Express Manager as in the memory.

  • Page 236: Pdf Report

    PDF REPORT Generate a PDF report Touch the PDF icon to A PDF report with several measurements generate a PDF report with the from a folder in the Memory Manager can be selected files. generated. Enter file name Select files Enter and confirm file name for the PDF Touch the check box to the left report.
  • Page 237 Enter data for the PDF report Transfer PDF file to a PC The PDF file will appear in the folder where it was generated and can then be transferred to a PC. PDF files cannot be opened in the display unit.
  • Page 238 SHAFT ALIGNMENT Add new Machine with Defined Data HORIZONTAL MACHINES Add new Machine with Defined Data. Exit Exit the measurement file. The screen displays measurement results, dimensions, comment if any, target values if any, file name, date and time, serial number of the display unit and the sensors, program, program version and tolerances.
  • Page 239 Spacer Shaft Saved Spacer Shaft measurement. 24.9...
  • Page 240 SHAFT ALIGNMENT It is possible to go to Shaft Alignment for vertical machines to continue measuring. Any VERTICAL MACHINES comment and dimensions that are not related to the positions of the sensors will be uploaded. Go to Shaft Alignment Go to Shaft Alignment for vertical machines.
  • Page 241 SHAFT ALIGNMENT OFFSET It is possible to go to Shaft Alignment for vertical machines to continue measuring. Any MACHINES comment and dimensions that are not related to the positions of the sensors will be uploaded. Go to Shaft Alignment Go to Shaft Alignment for offset machines.
  • Page 242 MACHINE TRAIN ALIGNMENT Change between viewing the coupling values and the feet values. Minimum Moves (a reference based on the Minimum Moves function will be selected). Select another reference. Save changed measurement result. The screen displays measurement results, Go to Machine Train dimensions, target values if any, file name, Alignment.
  • Page 243 Feet value view. 24.13...
  • Page 244 SOFTCHECK Exit Exit the measurement file. The screen displays measurement results, dimensions, file name, date and time, serial number of the display unit and the sensors, program and program version. 24.14...
  • Page 245 SOFTCHECK ROP Exit Exit the measurement file. The screen displays measurement results, file name, date and time, serial number of the display unit and the Run-Out Probe, program and program version. 24.15...
  • Page 246 TARGET VALUES Go to Shaft Alignment Go to Shaft Alignment for horizontal machines. Exit Exit the measurement file. The screen displays saved target values, any dimensions, file name, date and time, serial number of the display unit, program and program version. It is possible to go to Shaft Alignment for horizontal machines to continue measuring.
  • Page 247 OL2R Go to OL2R (hot condition) by touching this icon. Cold condition Select a saved measurement in hot condition or measure in hot condition. Exit the measurement file. The screen displays measurement results, file name, date and time, serial number of the display unit and the sensors, program and program version.
  • Page 248 Hot condition Go to OL2R (cold condition) by touching this icon. Select a saved measurement in cold condition or measure in cold condition. The screen displays measurement results, file Exit the measurement file. name, date and time, serial number of the display unit and the sensors, program and program version.
  • Page 249 TARGET VALUES CLOCK Go to Shaft Alignment Go to Shaft Alignment for horizontal machines. Exit Exit the measurement file. The screen displays saved target values, any dimensions, file name, date and time, serial number of the display unit, program and program version.
  • Page 250 MAX MIN ROP Exit Exit the measurement file. The screen displays serial number of the Run- Out Probe, measurement results, file name, date and time, serial number of the display unit, program and program version. 24.20...
  • Page 251 TEXT EDITOR Exit the measurement file. The screen displays the saved text. Touch the text field to write or edit a text. Save the text. Erase all the text. 24.21...
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  • Page 253: Global Settings

    GLOBAL SETTINGS Date and time Opens window for date and time settings. Measurement unit Changes between mm mode and inch mode. Bluetooth settings Opens window for Bluetooth settings. The global settings menu includes settings that are universal for all applications. Auto-start For most of the settings, the current selection Opens window for...
  • Page 254 Battery status Opens window for battery status information. Backlight Adjusts the backlight. Service settings Opens service settings. Requires access code. 25.2...

  • Page 255: Bluetooth Settings

    Pairable units will appear in the list to the right. The wireless units must be switched on for the display unit to discover them. The display unit will only discover units approved by Communication mode ACOEM. Activate Bluetooth Deactivate Bluetooth and activate cable communication. 25.3...
  • Page 256 Touch the check box beside Units that are paired to the display unit are the units to pair. marked with a check mark. The display unit will only communicate with units that are Up to five units can be paired.* paired and displayed in the list.
  • Page 257 Unpairing Bluetooth units Touch the check mark beside the unit to unpair. 25.5...
  • Page 258 The cable units must be switched on for the display unit to discover them. The display unit will only discover units approved by ACOEM. Touch the check box beside the units to pair. Maximum two cable units can be paired.

  • Page 259: Display Unit Nxa D

    DISPLAY UNIT NXA D Battery Status button – press to instantly show the battery status when the unit is switched off. Display Unit battery status Continuously green – battery capacity Rolling green – charging First LED flashing red - <10%...

  • Page 260: Operating Modes

    OPERATING MODES The display unit has two operating modes: On and Off. To turn on the unit, press the ON button. USB master (IP 67) To turn off the unit, touch the Off icon in the main menu. External power (IP 67) In case the system fails to respond, it is possible to turn it off by pressing down the ON button for more than 15 seconds.
  • Page 261 “Global settings” for instructions on how to pair measurement units. In areas with restrictions on using wireless technology it is possible to use a custom cable available from ACOEM together with the USB master connection. Contact your local sales representative for more information.

  • Page 262: Power Supply

    POWER SUPPLY When the external power supply is connected, the unit will automatically start charging the NXA is powered by a high-capacity batteries. This will be indicated by the battery rechargeable Li-Ion pack in the display unit, or status LED. The charging time is by the external power unit.

  • Page 263: Resume Function

    AUTO-OFF RESUME FUNCTION In the Main Menu, the system will turn itself If the system is turned off due to low power, off automatically after 60 minutes inactivity. the resume function will save the data. SCREEN DUMP A Screen Dump can be taken anywhere in the system, by pressing down the Battery Status button for more than 5 seconds.

  • Page 264: Upgrading The Software

    USB stick during the start up. This will take several minutes. DO NOT REMOVE the USB stick during the installation. • When the upgrade is finished the system starts the NXA application automatically. DO NOT REMOVE the USB stick until the application has started up. 26.6...
  • Page 265 NOTE: If, after several minutes, the unit has ten seconds. Remove the zip-file from the not booted up and started the NXA USB stick to prevent this. application, please check if the light from the status LED on the USB stick is flashing or constant.

  • Page 266: Calibrating The Touch Screen

    • CALIBRATING THE TOUCH SCREEN When the target disappears, touch somewhere on the screen to finish and In order to make the touch screen to respond store the settings. (If, after the calibration to the icons on the display, it may be procedure, you do not touch the screen necessary to recalibrate it from time to time.

  • Page 267: Sensors M3 And S3

    SENSORS M3 AND S3 ON/OFF button with status indication Continuously green – On Switching green/red – Gyro activated. Mini USB for charging Laser transmission indication LED Green – laser transmission Bluetooth indication LED Continuously blue – paired and ready. Flashing blue – searching/ready to pair No light –...
  • Page 268 Battery status LED One LED continuously red – less than 10% charge left. One LED flashing red – less than 5% charge left. One LED continuously orange – charging One LED continuously green – fully charged. Battery status LED when battery button is pressed Continuously green –...
  • Page 269 Cabled operation and enabling/disabling the Bluetooth transmission In areas with restrictions on using wireless technology it is possible to use a custom cable available from ACOEM together with the mini USB connector. Contact your local sales representative for more information. 27.3...
  • Page 270 NOTE! Standard USB cables cannot be used to communicate with ACOEM measurement units. See chapter “Global settings” for instructions on how to enable cabled operation in the DU. To avoid accidental Bluetooth transmission in a restricted area the Bluetooth function can be completely disabled –...
  • Page 271 Li-Ion (continuously on). batteries supplied by ACOEM. Improper replacement of batteries can cause damage The M3 and S3 units can be charged with the and risk for personal injury. Please refer to the supplied charger.
  • Page 272 27.6...

  • Page 273: Run-Out Probe P1

    RUN-OUT PROBE P1 documentation of the measuring results. ON/OFF button Bluetooth indication LED Continuously blue – paired and ready. Flashing blue – searching/ready to pair Battery status LED Continuously red – less than 10% charge left. The Run-Out Probe is a battery operated, wireless linear gauge used for measuring run- Flashing red –...
  • Page 274 OPERATING MODES P1 units has two operating modes: On and Off. Turn the units on and off by pressing the ON/OFF button firmly. CONNECTIONS Bluetooth connection The main connection for P1 units is the built in Bluetooth connection. The units will automatically connect to the display unit when turned on if they are paired.
  • Page 275 Li-Ion The operating time of the batteries is batteries supplied by ACOEM. Improper approximately 11 hours (continuously on). replacement of batteries can cause damage and risk for personal injury. Please refer to the The P1 units can be charged with the chapter on safety for further instructions.
  • Page 276 28.4...

  • Page 277: Level Sensor L1

    LEVEL SENSOR L1 ON/OFF button with status indication Continuously green – On Mini USB for charging Bluetooth indication LED Continuously blue – paired and ready. Flashing blue – searching/ready to pair No light – Bluetooth disabled. High precision 2-axes level sensor. Battery status button –...
  • Page 278 Battery status LED Hole pattern for fixture One LED flashing red – less than α reference 10% charge left. One LED double flashing red – less than 5% charge left. One LED continuously orange – charging One LED continuously green – fully charged.
  • Page 279 OPERATING MODES CONNECTIONS L1 has two operating modes: On and Off. Bluetooth connection Turn the unit on and off by pressing the The main connection for L1 units is the built-in ON/OFF button firmly. Bluetooth connection. See Bluetooth settings in the chapter “Global In case the units fail to respond, it is possible Settings”...
  • Page 280 The L1 unit can be charged with the supplied therefore only be used with the Li-Ion combined charger. batteries supplied by ACOEM. Improper replacement of batteries can cause damage When the external power supply is connected, and risk for personal injury. Please refer to the the unit will automatically start charging the chapter on safety for further instructions.
  • Page 281 AXES HANDLING L1 measures the axes  and . Warm up the sensor for 30 minutes before starting the measurement. Do not measure with external power connected. 29.5...
  • Page 282 MOUNTING Vertical mounting on magnet base The L1 sensor can either be placed on its reference plane or mounted on a magnet base. Horizontal mounting on magnet base 29.6...

  • Page 283: Technical Specification Nxa D

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – NXA D Art. No. 1-0912 Housing Material Brushed Anodized Aluminum frame and high impact ABS plastic over molded with TPE rubber Operating Temp -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F) Battery Charging Temp, system off 0 to 38°C (32 to 100°F) Battery Charging Temp, system on 0 to 32°C (32 to 90°F)
  • Page 284 Display Colour Reality Display, TFT-LCD backlit, sunlight readable, with wide angle viewing technology 6,5” (165mm) diagonal (133 x 100 mm) Display size Display resolution Full VGA 640x480 pixels Colour depth 262 000 colours 6,5” High Impact Polyester laminated touch Interface screen with enhanced transmission and reduced glare Gyroscope...
  • Page 285 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 30.3...
  • Page 286 30.4...

  • Page 287: Technical Specification

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – M3 AND S3 Art. No. M3 1-0913, S3 1-0914 Housing Material Anodized Aluminum frame and high impact ABS plastic over molded with TPE rubber Operating Temp -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F) Storage Temp -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) Long term storage temp Room temp.
  • Page 288 Detector resolution 1 µm Measurement accuracy 0,3% ± 7 µm Signal processing Digital signal processing with Sidespot rejection, edge detection, ambient light elimination and anti-vibration mode Ambient light protection Optical filtering and digital ambient light signal elimination Inclinometer Dual High Performance MEMS inclinometers Inclinometer resolution 0,01°...
  • Page 289 LED indicators Unit state, laser transmission and 5 battery status indicators with instant battery check Specifications are subject to change without notice. 31.3...
  • Page 290 31.4...

  • Page 291: Technical Specification P1

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – P1 Art. No. 1-1063 Housing Material ABS plastic Operating Temp 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage Temp -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Long term storage temp Room temp. 18 to 28°C (64 to 82°F) Battery Charging Temp 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) 10 –...
  • Page 292 Interface Membrane Switch Keyboard Wireless communication Class I Bluetooth transceiver with multi-drop capability. BLE Bluetooth Low Energy (BT 4.0) Communication range 10 m (33 ft) Connectors 1 USB Mini micro port Charging: 5V, 0.5A Power supply Rechargeable Li Ion battery or external power supply.

  • Page 293: Technical Specification L1

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – L1 Art. No. 1-1066 Housing material Anodized Aluminum and ABS plastic Operating temp 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F) Storage temp -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) Battery charging temp 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) 10 – 90% Relative humidity Weight 386 g (13.6 oz)
  • Page 294 Communication range 10 m (33 ft) Peripherals – User accessible 1 USB Mini port; Charging: 5V, 0,5A Power supply High performance Li Ion battery or external power. Operating time 12 hours continuously Battery charging time (system off, room temp) Battery capacity 10.4 Wh LED indicators Unit state, battery status and Bluetooth status.
  • Page 296 Publication No. P-0243-GB © 2021 ACOEM AB, Mölndal, Sweden All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be cop- ied or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior permission from ACOEM AB acoem.com...

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