Repeatability Test 17.1 Safety Tolerance Table 18.1 Care Memory Manager 19.1 Main Menu Global Settings 20.1 Shaft Alignment Horizontal Display Unit XA D 21.1 Machines Display Unit UPAD 22.1 Shaft Alignment Vertical Wireless Option 23.1 Machines Printing 24.1 Shaft Alignment Offset Technical Specification XA D 25.1...
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Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition January 2012...
Congratulations on your choice of the functions and equipment that may be Fixturlaser XA! available in a Fixturlaser XA system; the We are convinced that you have made ones that are available in your specific the right decision and we hope the...
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Use is only permitted on the hardware it has been installed on at the Elos Fixturlaser AB or its suppliers shall, time of purchase. The software may not to the maximum extent permitted by be removed from the hardware.
Brand name or trade mark force within the EEA, have been applied: Fixturlaser XA Standard/Test report/Technical Type designation(s)/Model no(s) construction file/Normative 1-0753 Fixturlaser XA D document 1-0754 Fixturlaser M1 Emission: EN 61000-6-3:2007. Immunity: EN 61000-6-2:2005, EN 1-0755 Fixturlaser S1 61000-4-2, -3.
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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired Hans Svensson, Managing Director operation. Additional information The product was CE-marked in 2006. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
Do not disassemble, modify or use the and regulations at worksite equipment in other ways than explained and local regulations in the operating instructions. Fixturlaser regarding safety in a machine will not accept any liability for such use. environment. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8...
LASER PRECAUTIONS Fixturlaser XA uses laser diodes with a power output of < 1.0 mW. The laser classification is Class 2. CAUTION! USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF Class 2 is considered safe for its PROCEDURES OTHER THAN...
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Your system complies with the requirements in: SS-EN-60825-1-1994 British Standard BS 4803 Parts 1 to 3 Deutsche Industrie Norm DIN JEC 76 (CO) 6 USA FDA Standard 21 CFR, Ch 1, Part 1040.10 and 1040.11 Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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POWER SUPPLY WARNING! Fixturlaser XA is powered by two high- capacity rechargeable Li-Ion cells USE OF ANY OTHER mounted in the display unit or by the BATTERIES THAN THOSE external power unit. SUPPLIED BY FIXTURLASER WILL CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE DISPLAY...
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Only use the external power adapter WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER supplied by Fixturlaser for use with the The XA system can be fitted with an system. Using other power adapters can optional Bluetooth wireless transceiver. cause damage to the unit and personal injury.
For the best possible function, the laser diode apertures, detector surfaces and connector terminals should be kept free from grease or dirt. The display unit should be kept clean and the screen surface protected from scratches. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Hence, it is the date of the calibration certificate which is important and that indicates when the next calibration is due. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
MAIN MENU The Fixturlaser XA is available with different programs for specific purposes. The programs included depend upon which application packages and accessories you have selected. Press the red button to start the system and the Main Menu appears. Here you can select the program that you want to use.
A tolerance further documentation purposes. table is available in the system. The Fixturlaser XA system has two measuring units that are placed on each shaft by using the fixtures supplied with the system. After rotating the shafts...
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“S” on the stationary machine. The sensors shall be assembled on their V-block fixture, and placed on each side of the coupling. Hold the V-block fixture upright and mount it on the shafts of the measurement object. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Secure tighten. If the shaft diameter is too its position by locking both clamping large the chains can be extended with devices on the back of both units. extension chains. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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If the wireless communication device is used, make sure that the tightening screw is locked and that the cable between the wireless unit and the sensor unit is connected. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Are there any restrictions for mounting the measuring system? Mechanical looseness. Is it possible to rotate the shafts? Check coupling and shaft run-out. What shim size is needed? Pipe work strain. Coarse alignment. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
Check coupling gap (axial STARTING THE PROGRAM alignment). Start the program by touching the Horizontal Shaft Alignment icon in the Main Menu. Go to Settings for selecting measurement method and other settings. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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For most of the settings, the current here. See chapter selection is shown in the icon. “Repeatability test”. The functions that are available depend upon which application packages and accessories you have selected. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Opens window for selection of Spacer shaft measurement method. Express Opens window for Mode, Tripoint or the activating or de- Clock method. activating spacer shaft. Tolerance table Opens the tolerance table. See chapter ”Tolerance table”. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Opens Target values. normal operation, See chapter ”Target and only activated in values”. environments with severe vibrations. Notes Extended alignment Opens Notes, where notes can be Opens window for entered. activating or de- activating extended alignment. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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OFF. Add new machine with defined data Opens window for adding a new machine with defined data to Machine Defined Data. Entered data, such as distances, Target Values and tolerances, will be saved. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.10...
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2 seconds. Tripoint™ method In the Tripoint method, the alignment condition can be calculated by taking three points while rotating the shaft at Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.11...
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TIP: The larger the angle over which the three points are measured, the fewer moves and repeat measurements will have to be made. Minimum angle between readings is 30° (60° if the distance between the sensors is less than 200 mm). Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.12...
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(these distances are necessary to Measure and enter dimensions. provide the feet values). Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.13...
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30° (60° if the distance between the sensors is less than 200 Touch the register icon. mm). This starts the measurement Green sector show permitted positions. point registration and Red sector show forbidden positions. registers the first reading. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.14...
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2 seconds. seconds. Rotate the shafts to the third position. TIP: When registering the third reading at the 3 o’clock position, the sensors will already be in the right position for horizontal alignment. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.15...
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The machine picture itself also indicates The symbol to the left of the coupling the coupling alignment. values indicates the angular direction and offset, and also if the values are within tolerance. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.16...
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The foot values indicate the movable machine’s foot positions where corrections can be made. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.17...
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(0.05 mm / 1 mils). The arrows show if shims must be added or removed to adjust the machine in the vertical direction. The check signs show that shimming is not needed. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.18...
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Adjust the machine vertically until the values for both angular and parallel alignment are within tolerance. The arrows at the feet show in which direction the machine shall be moved. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.19...
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Alignment is now completed. To confirm values for both angular and parallel the result, re-do the measurement. alignment are within tolerance. The Re-measure. arrows at the feet show in which direction the machine shall be moved. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.20...
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30° (60° if the distance between the sensors is less than 200 mm). The Tripoint method works in the same way as the Express Mode method, except for measurement point registration. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.21...
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Green sector show permitted positions. Touch the register icon. Red sector show forbidden positions. This registers the first The Register icon is not shown if the reading. rotation is less than 30°. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.22...
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This registers the third reading. reading. TIP: When registering the third reading Rotate the shafts to the third position. at the 3 o’clock position, the sensors will already be in the right position for horizontal alignment. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.23...
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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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.24...
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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 necessary to provide the feet values). Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.25...
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9 o’clock. Touch the register icon. Touch the register icon. This registers the first This registers the second reading. reading. Rotate the shafts to the third position, 12 o’clock. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.26...
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Measurement result 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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.27...
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Adjust the machine vertically until the values for both angular and parallel alignment are within tolerance. The arrows by the feet show in which direction the machine should be moved. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.28...
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Adjust the machine horizontally until the values for both angular and parallel alignment are within tolerance. The arrows by the feet show in which direction the machine should be moved. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.29...
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Select the two pairs of feet you want to Live values are shown for the two pairs lock. of feet that are not locked. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.31...
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A single normally delivered from the coupling flexible element can only compensate manufacturer. for angular misalignment and cannot take any radial misalignment. To compensate for all types of misalignment, the membrane couplings Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.32...
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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 Settings. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.33...
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You must enter the distance between the sensors, the “spacer shaft length” and the distance between the “end of the spacer shaft” and the M-sensor. (If you only wish to check shaft alignment, these are the only necessary distances). Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.34...
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The symbol to the left or right of the coupling values indicates the angular The machine picture itself also indicates direction, and also if the values are the coupling alignment. within tolerance. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.35...
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If suitable tolerance is selected in the tolerance table, the symbols described above indicate if the angle values are within tolerance or not. The foot values indicate the movable machine’s foot positions where corrections can be made. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.36...
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The arrows at the feet values for both angular values are show in which direction the machine within tolerance. The arrows at the feet shall be moved. show in which direction the machine shall be moved. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.37...
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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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.38...
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+/-45°. The values are more o’clock positions. accurate within +/-15° at the 12/6/3/9 o’clock positions. Diagonal red stripes in the back of the value fields indicate that Extended Alignment is activated and that the result values are approximate. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.39...
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Uncoupled shafts If the shafts rotates during correction If any backlash occurs in the coupling during correction. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.40...
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3°, the view will automatically change to 1-axis alignment. As long as the measurement units are still, it is possible to change between 1- axis and 2-axis view Change to 1-axis view. Change to 2-axis view. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.41...
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Enter coupling gap in the result screen. Hide / Show dimensions Hide / Show dimensions. Manual change of view Touch the enlarged values to return Manual change of view in them to normal size. the Clock method. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.42...
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The M and S units are more than disabled for the rest of the 3° apart. measurement session. The mutual angular position changes more than 0.7° from that when the first measurement point was taken. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.43...
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Continuously Unit OK and green: ready. Continuously red: Unit start up or malfunction during start up. Flashing green: Unit placed at 9, 12 or 3 o’clock positions (within +/-3°). Flashing red: Measurement in progress. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 6.44...
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PC for further documentation purposes. The Fixturlaser system has two measuring units that are placed on each shaft by using the fixtures supplied with the system. After rotating the shafts to...
Take away old rusty shims (check that you can remove shims). What are the required tolerances? Check coupling assembly and Any offsets for dynamic loosen the coupling bolts. movements? Check soft foot conditions. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
Check coupling and shaft run-out. Pipe work strain. Start the program by touching Coarse alignment. the Vertical Shaft Alignment Check coupling gap (axial icon in the Main Menu. alignment). Go to Settings for selecting settings. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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For most of the settings, the current there. See chapter selection is shown in the icon. “Repeatability test”. The functions that are available depend upon which application packages and accessories you have selected. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Note: The adjustable screen filter should Resume function be deactivated for Stores system data normal operation, to allow a resume of and only activated in these data to be environments with performed after OFF. severe vibrations. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Global settings Opens Global settings. See chapter “Global settings”. Exit Exits the Settings and returns to the application. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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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). Up to 256 bolts can be entered. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Touch the register icon. This easiest to turn the shafts through 180°. registers the first reading. Tip: Mark the positions 1, 2 and 3 before you start measuring. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Rotate the shafts 90° to the second Rotate the shafts 90° to the third position (where you are standing). position, to the left. Touch the register icon. This Touch the register icon. This registers the second reading. registers the third reading. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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The symbol to the left of the coupling The machine picture itself also indicates values indicates the angular direction the coupling alignment. and offset, and also if the values are within tolerance. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 7.10...
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Save the measurement result. symbols described above indicate if the angle and offset values are within tolerance or not. Go to alignment. The foot values indicate the movable machine’s foot positions where corrections can be made. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 7.11...
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The angular error is displayed live in the first direction when the sensors are placed in position number 1, and in the second direction when they are placed in position number 2. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 7.12...
Hide / Show dimensions Enlarge values Hide / Show dimensions On the alignment screen, the coupling and feet values can be enlarged by touching them. Touch the enlarged values to return them to normal size. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 7.13...
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Z-configuration, where misalignment is measured by using the the drive shaft and the driven unit sensors in the Fixturlaser XA system. should have rotational centers that are parallel to each other. This configuration can appear in both horizontally and vertically mounted machines.
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Alignment of offset machines with the Fixturlaser XA 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 Fixturlaser XA system.
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Perform the following actions before mounting the fixture on the flange: Dismount the covers and remove the cardan shaft. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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The offset and the space available determine the set-up of the fixture arrangement. The figures below show different ways of mounting the fixture on the stationary machine. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Mount the 2nd arm with the turret onto the 1st arm, using the M10 bolt and guide washer. By slightly tightening the arm; it is possible to adjust its Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Make the final adjustment of the arm until the "dummy axis" of the turret hits the centre of the movable machine. Tighten the arm’s fastening bolts. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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In this case, it is necessary to dismount the turret at the end and place it in the centre thread on the arm. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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The adaptors are only used to mount the turret onto shafts that can be rotated. When performing the measurement, it is important to rotate the machine shaft and not the turret itself. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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(optional) and the longer rods from the fastening points. Fixturlaser XA system. The chain fixture is attached to the flange. The extension bracket is mounted on the chain fixture so that the rods are positioned in front of the flange.
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5-12. The lasers may cause interference with each other so it is recommended that the laser pointers are turned on one at a time. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.10...
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Turn the turret until it is machine. Tighten and verify standing in a vertical position. that the laser beam is still hitting the centre of the target. Turn off the laser in the turret on the stationary side. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.11...
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Make a mark where the laser Note: On the movable side the beam hits. shaft should be rotated, not just the turret. When using this procedure on the stationary side, only the turret shall be rotated 180˚. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.12...
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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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.13...
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14. If necessary, re-adjust the arm position to get both lasers in the centre of the targets. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.14...
STARTING THE PROGRAM Start the program by touching the Offset Shaft Alignment icon in the Main Menu. Go to Settings to selecting measurement method and other settings. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.15...
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For most of the settings, the current here. See chapter selection is shown in the icon. “Repeatability test”. The functions that are available depend upon which application packages and accessories you have selected. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.16...
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Opens Notes, where filter. notes can be entered. Note: The adjustable screen filter should Screen lock be deactivated for normal operation, Locks the screen. and only activated in environments with severe vibrations. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.17...
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In the Clock method, machinery performed after OFF. positions are calculated by taking three Global settings points with 180° of rotation. Opens Global settings. See chapter “Global settings”. Exit Exits the Settings and returns to the application. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.18...
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The distance between the first and the second pair of feet can be entered now Touch the icon to enter or later (this distance is necessary in dimensions. order to obtain the feet values.) Measure and enter dimensions. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.19...
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9 o’clock. For best result the rotational angles of the two sensors should be within 0.5°. Touch the register icon. Touch the register icon. This registers the first This registers the second reading. reading. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.20...
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Rotate the sensors to the third position, 12 o’clock. Touch the register icon. This registers the third reading. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.21...
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The machine picture itself also indicates The symbol to the left of the coupling the coupling alignment. values indicates the angular direction and also if the values are within tolerance. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.22...
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The feet values give the movable machine’s position at the feet where corrections can be made. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.23...
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Adjust the machine vertically until the value for angular alignment is within the tolerances required. The arrow at the feet shows in which direction the machine should be moved. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.24...
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Rotate the shafts back to the 12 o’clock position and check that the machine is still within the required tolerances. Alignment is now completed. To confirm the result, re-do the measurement. Re-measure. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.25...
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Touch the enlarged values to return them to normal size. Hide / Show dimensions Hide / Show dimensions Change feet reference The feet reference can be changed by touching the lock. Touch the lock to change feet reference. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.26...
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+ on the batteries must face the cap (LR44 can also be used, but they only Dismount the laser pointer from the have approximately half the capacity of turret and open the end cap of the laser the SR44). device. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 8.27...
When this is known it is easy to get an overview of the machine train to see which adjustments are needed to Machine Train with 3 machines. align all the machines. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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“Shaft Alignment Horizontal Machine Train with 5 machines. Machines”. The machine train program in Fixturlaser XA 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.
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Mounting of the sensors is done as sensors, to avoid making any mistakes. described 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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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“Shaft Alignment Horizontal Machines”. Check the amount of adjustment possible for every machine. Check if there is any bolt or base- bound restrictions. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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For most of the settings, the current here. See chapter selection is shown in the icon. “Repeatability test”. The functions that are available depend upon which application packages and accessories you have selected. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Global settings Display. See chapter Opens Global “Sensor Display”. settings. See chapter “Global settings”. Notes Opens Notes, where Exit notes can be Exits the Settings entered. and returns to the application. Screen lock Locks the screen. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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See settings in chapter “Shaft Alignment Horizontal Machines”. Softcheck™ The Machine Train program has a Starts Softcheck. separate settings menu for Shaft See chapter Alignment. “Softcheck”. Measurement method and Softcheck can only be reached from there. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Machine ID for the units is preset to 1, The distance 2, 3… but you can change this to between the second something else. pair of feet and the Touch the icon for changing centre of the machine ID. coupling. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition...
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Touch the Target Value icon to enter target values. Save configuration The configuration of the machine (distances, machine-ID and target values) can be saved separately, to be opened up later. Touch the save icon to save the configuration. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 9.10...
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A part of the Horizontal Shaft Alignment program is used to measure at each coupling. See “Shaft alignment for machine train” later in this chapter. Touch the Horizontal Shaft Alignment icon to measure at a coupling. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 9.11...
When Target Values are entered at a coupling, it is indicated with the Target Value symbol at that coupling. Touch the Target Value icon at the coupling where the target values are to be entered. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 9.12...
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M-sensor and the first pair of feet and the distance between the first and the second pairs of feet are not needed here). On the result screen for the coupling, only coupling values are shown. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 9.13...
One of the units is automatically set to train will be shown. reference according to the Minimum Moves function. The reference can be changed by touching the lock icons. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 9.14...
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Minimum Moves status of the coupling. function will be selected). Within tolerance. Select another reference. Within double tolerance. Out of double tolerance. The machine picture itself also indicates the coupling alignment. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 9.15...
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The feet values give the movable Result screen with feet values. machine’s position at the feet where corrections can be made. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 9.16...
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Touch the icon to change measure or change the configuration. machine ID. Touch the icon to change dimensions. Change Target Values. Confirm changes and return to the result screen. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 9.17...
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In the calculations for this function, Horizontal Machines”. priority is given to minimizing horizontal adjustments and removal of shims. If you touch the Minimum Moves icon, a reference will be selected based on the Minimum Moves function. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 9.18...
It is more or less impossible to establish if there is a soft foot condition without using some kind of measurement tool. The Fixturlaser Alignment System’s built-in Softcheck program checks each foot and displays the result in mm or mils.
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Check that all foot bolts are firmly tightened. Select a bolt of your choice by touching its icon. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 10.2...
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Continue with the rest of the bolts. firmly, preferably with a dynamometric wrench. Re-measurements can be done at any time by touching the icon for the Register the measurement requested bolt again. value by touching the OK icon. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 10.3...
SHAFT ALIGNMENT Go to shaft alignment by touching this icon. Make the necessary corrections and then check each foot again (the values show approximately how many shims that are needed to eliminate the soft foot). Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 10.4...
TARGET VALUES INTRODUCTION In the Fixturlaser XA system, you can Most machines develop a certain pre-set target values before starting amount of heat while running. In the your alignment work. Accepted values best case both the driving and the are feet values and angle and offset driven machine are affected equally values.
Main Menu or the Settings. Go to Settings for selecting settings. Select one of two ways to express the offset values: Feet values or angle and offset values. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 11.2...
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0.05 mm towards you and the front feet according to the pre-set measurement will move 0.03 mm away from you while unit together with the required the movable machine does not change distances. its position while running. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 11.3...
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After having entered these feet 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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 11.4...
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+0.02 mm/100 mm angular pre-set measurement unit. misalignment and a +0.03 mm offset, in Coupling gap can be entered if this has cold condition to obtain perfect been activated in the Settings. alignment while running. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 11.5...
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DOCUMENT THE TARGET VALUES Touch the save icon to save the target values. SHAFT ALIGNMENT Go to shaft alignment by touching this icon. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 11.6...
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 taken into account. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.1...
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The turrets make it possible to measure the alignment between the two “dummy” axes, by using the Fixturlaser XA 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...
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The lasers may cause interference with each other so it is WARNING! recommended that the laser Make sure to fully comply pointers are turned on one at a with the local safety time. regulations for rotating machinery. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.3...
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Try to mount the fixtures as close as possible to the rotational axis Obtain permission to drill and of both machines. tap a M6 thread (or ¼” UNC) with a depth of 15 mm (0.6”). Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.4...
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Mount the tooling ball on each Mounting with OL2R adapter machine. Ensure that the bolt (optional): is tightened and that the arrangement is firmly mounted on the machine casing. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.5...
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(within 2 it is recommended that the mm). If not, adjust the laser laser pointers are turned on beam according to the one at a time. procedure described at the end of this chapter. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.6...
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Turn off the laser beams in the the lasers hit the centre of the fixtures and mount the opposing target. Tighten the Fixturlaser XA sensors on the screw on the fixture and make fixture rods. Make sure that the sure that it is stable while unit marked M is mounted on rotating the turrets.
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Connect the cables or turn on STARTING THE PROGRAM wireless communication to enable communication with the Start the program by touching display box. the OL2R icon in the Main Menu. Go to Settings for selecting settings. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.8...
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For most of the settings, the current here. See chapter selection is shown in the icon. “Repeatability test”. The functions that are available depend upon which application packages and accessories you have selected. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.9...
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Note: The adjustable Resume function screen filter should Stores system data be deactivated for to allow a resume of normal operation, these data to be and only activated in performed after OFF. environments with severe vibrations. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.10...
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The target values are calculated by subtracting the measurement result in cold condition from the measurement result in hot condition. You can measure the conditions in optional order and the cold and hot conditions can both be saved separately. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.11...
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The screen displays the movable machine. The traffic lights show green Go to measurement in hot when the laser hits the detector. condition. Touch the icon to enter dimensions. Measure and enter dimensions. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.12...
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Set the sensors at approximately the same rotational angle at the first measurement position, 9 o’clock. For best results the rotational angles of the two sensors should be within 0.5°. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.13...
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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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.14...
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Go to hot condition. The Measurement Result screen shows coupling values for the measurement in cold condition. Select a saved measurement for hot condition or measure the hot condition. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.15...
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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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.16...
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Set the sensors at approximately the same rotational angle at the first measurement position, 9 o’clock. For best results the rotational angles of the two sensors should be within 0.5°. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.17...
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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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.18...
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Go to cold condition. The Measurement result screen above shows the coupling values for the measurement in hot condition. Select a saved measurement in cold condition or measure the cold condition. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.19...
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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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.20...
Shaft Alignment Go to shaft alignment by touching this icon. Check or re-measure Go back to measurement in cold condition. The Measurement Result screen shows the target values. Go back to measurement in hot condition. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.21...
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Activate coupling gap in the Settings. 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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.22...
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3-5 m. Mount the fixture on a solid base or machine casing and firmly tighten all fixation screws. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.23...
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Make a mark on the spot where Rotate the turret 180˚. the laser beam hits the target. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.24...
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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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.25...
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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- Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.26...
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+ on the batteries must face the cap. Dismount the laser pointer from the (LR44 can also be used, but they only turret and open the end cap of the laser have approximately half the capacity of device. the SR44.) Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 12.27...
The Hot Check application is then used to compare these two measurements. The difference between the two Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 13.1...
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Horizontal Machines”. shut off. The measurement in cold Save this measurement. condition is done when the machine is shut off and has dropped to the ambient temperature. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 13.2...
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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 13.3...
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Measurement in hot condition Measurement in cold condition The Measurement Result screen shows The Measurement Result screen shows coupling values for the measurement in coupling values for the measurement in hot condition. cold condition. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 13.4...
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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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 13.5...
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Shaft Alignment Go to shaft alignment by touching this icon. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 13.6...
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. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 14.1...
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Half the values (only available when Zero is active). Reset values to raw data (only available when Zero is active). Sample and display a single value. Return to live values (only available when a value has been sampled). Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 14.2...
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The recorded values are stored in a text file with a time stamp for each measurement. NOTE: If record values are started when a single value has been sampled and displayed, only that value will be stored. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 14.3...
Erase all the text. Start the program by touching the Text Editor icon in the Save the text. Main Menu. Scroll upwards in the text. Scroll downwards in the text. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 15.1...
M- sensor and the first pair of feet and the distance between the first and the second pairs of feet, Target Values as feet values or angle and offset values. Tolerances. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 16.1...
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Scroll upwards. USING MACHINE DEFINED DATA Scroll downwards. Continue to Shaft Alignment Continue to Shaft Alignment with machine defined data for the selected machine. A list of machine types with preloaded data is shown. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 16.2...
This difference will decrease when selecting a longer sampling time. The Repeatability Test function is accessed from the Sampling Time window. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 17.1...
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Press OK and you will return to the sampling time with the latest sampling time tested. Start Repeatability Test (i.e. take 5 readings and presents repeatability results). Change Sampling Time. Record repeatability results to file. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 17.2...
Settings. shafts. Machine alignment should be carried out within the manufacturer’s tolerances. The table provided in Fixturlaser XA 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...
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ENTER CUSTOMIZED TOLERANCES Customized tolerances can be entered by touching any of the framed fields, name/rotation speed to the left and tolerance values to the right. Tolerance Table inch-mode Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 18.2...
Name or Date by touching the headline. Change name of file or folder Opens keypad for changing Select file or folder name of marked file or folder. Files or folders can be selected by touching them. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.1...
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Deletes selected items. multiple files can be selected. Exit Cuts selected items. Exits the Memory Manager. Copy NOTE: When there are a lot of files in Copies selected items. the memory, processing can be slow. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.2...
SAVE MEASUREMENT When saving a measurement, both a text file and a picture file (jpeg) are created. Enter file name Touch the white field to enter a file name. Confirm Confirm. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.3...
TRANSFER FILES TO A PC In the PC there will be two files for each Display Unit XA D measurement, a picture file (jpeg) and Files can be transferred to a PC using a a text file. The picture file shows the memory stick (USB).
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It is possible to go to Shaft Alignment for horizontal machines to continue Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.5...
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Go to shaft alignment by version. touching this icon. It is possible to go to Shaft Alignment for vertical machines to continue measuring. Any comment and Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.7...
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It is possible to go to Shaft Alignment for Offset machines to continue measuring. Any comment and Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.8...
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Go to Machine Train It is possible to go to Machine Train Alignment by touching this Alignment to continue measuring. Any icon. comment, any target values and dimensions will be uploaded. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.9...
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Feet value view. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.10...
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It is possible to go to Shaft Alignment for horizontal machines to continue measuring. Any comment and dimensions that are not related to the Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.11...
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It is possible to go to Shaft Alignment for horizontal machines to continue measuring. The target values, any comment and dimensions that are not Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.12...
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It is possible to go to OL2R for measuring in hot condition or to open a previously saved measurement in hot condition. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.13...
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Select a saved measurement program version. in cold condition or measure a It is possible to go to OL2R for cold condition. measuring in cold condition or open a previously saved measurement in cold condition. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.14...
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The screen displays the saved text, file name, date and time, serial number of Scroll downwards in the text. the display unit, program and program version. Text files with recorded values from Sensor Display can also be opened here. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 19.15...
Changes between applications. mm mode and inch mode. For most of the settings, the current selection is shown in the icon. The program version number is also shown on this screen. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 20.1...
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Auto-off as selected. When the network Screen saver 5 min. settings are changed, Backlight as the system will selected. reboot. Auto-off deactivated. Screen saver deactivated. Wireless settings Backlight as Opens window for selected. wireless settings. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 20.2...
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Unit of Angularity: Coupling gap Battery indicator deactivated. Shows the battery Measurement method: Express Mode. level. Tolerance table: 0.07 mm / 100 mm, 0.07 mm. (1.0 mils / 1”, 6.0 mils.) Tolerance table direct: Activated. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 20.3...
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Exit Exits the global settings. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 20.4...
DISPLAY UNIT XA D RS-485 connectors (IP 65) Battery status indicator Flashing red – low batteries Continuously red - charging Flashing green – fully charged Status indicator Continuously green – in on mode Flashing green – in sleep mode On/sleep/off button The display unit is equipped with a 6.4”...
You can then choose whether to turn the unit off, put it to sleep or return to the main menu by touching the Battery compartment appropriate icon in the dialog box. USB slave USB master Ethernet External power Sleep Return Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 21.2...
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4 hour or when the batteries are low. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 21.3...
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POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS Fixturlaser XA is powered by two high- RS 485; Communication with capacity rechargeable Li-Ion cells in the sensors (IP 65). display unit, or by the external power USB slave; for attaching the unit. display unit to a PC.
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The unit can therefore only be used with the The external power unit is connected to Li-Ion batteries supplied by Fixturlaser. the external power connector on the display unit and to a wall socket with Improper replacement of batteries can 110 - 240 Volts.
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(in some cases, you may be asked to remove and insert the USB stick). When the upgrade is finished the system starts the Fixturlaser XA application automatically. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 21.6...
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Settings and stored measurements will unit hasn't booted up and started the not be affected by an upgrade. XA application, please check if the If you have a USB-stick with another light from status LED on the USB- software version than the current stick is flashing or constant.
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Touch and hold down on the target displayed until it moves. Repeat the step above on the 4 new positions of the target. When the target disappears, touch somewhere on the screen Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 21.8...
The display unit is equipped Hardware reset with a 3.5” touch screen as the Status indicator main user interface. Flashing green – on Stylus Continuously orange - On/Off power switch charging (underneath the unit) Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 22.1...
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Do not store the unit overnight or longer in sleep mode since this will drain the battery. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 22.2...
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NOTE! You need to use the power possible to reset by using the stylus to switch in the back of the unit to turn it press the hardware reset button. off completely in order not to drain the battery. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 22.3...
DO NOT try to charge the properly sealed. Do not use battery when in off mode, this the USB connection in wet is not possible. conditions. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 22.4...
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When the system is turned on amount of charge when charging. To again after battery recharge you will be see the amount of charge, unplug the Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 22.5...
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Contact your sales representative for battery replacement. To operate safely with the display unit the batteries contain safety circuitry. The unit can therefore only be used with the Li-polymer batteries supplied by Fixturlaser. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 22.6...
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PC. The files in the display unit can be transferred to the PC using the ordinary functions in Windows Explorer (i.e. cut, copy or drag and drop). Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 22.7...
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To put the unit in off mode first go to the main menu and press the off icon, DO NOT try to charge the then slide the battery switch underneath battery when in off mode. the unit to the disconnected position. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 22.8...
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To proceed with the installation perform the following: Touch the upload new software icon. The box will turn itself off and reboot. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 22.9...
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Touch and hold down on the target displayed until it moves. Repeat the step above on the 4 new positions of the target. When the target disappears, touch somewhere on the screen Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 22.11...
This option replaces the standard battery. cable. The wireless option uses standard Bluetooth technology. Status indicator. Continuously green – ON and connected. Flashing green – ON and trying to connect. On/off button. Battery compartment. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 23.1...
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“Pairing wireless slight delay in the communication with units”. the sensor(s) connected. Long distances and rough environments can further affect the data transmission speed adversely. This will make the display Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 23.2...
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If the connection for some reason should be lost, the system will try to resend messages for 5 seconds after which it will automatically try to reconnect. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 23.3...
When connected to Fixturlaser M or S the operating time will be over 8 hours continuously measuring. The battery warning LED will flash when the batteries need to be replaced.
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There is also a battery indicator for each wireless unit (requires that the unit is turned on and that the wireless link is on). Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 23.5...
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That unit will be automatically wireless units/battery packs must be paired and stored by the switched on for the display unit to display unit. discover them. The display unit will only discover units approved by Fixturlaser. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 23.6...
If still not connected, try at If possible bring the wireless units another location or contact your and the display unit close nearest Fixturlaser represent- together without any obstructing ative. objects between them – wait one minute. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 23.7...
Insert the memory stick in the USB port of the printer and select a measurement to print. Also read the manual for the specific printer. NOTE: Some memory sticks will not work with some printers. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 24.1...
Touch the print icon to take a screen dump. When a screen dump is taken it will be saved in the memory, named as “ScreenDump#”. The screen dump can then be printed as described under “how to print”. Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 24.2...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – FIXTURLASER XA D XA D Part. No. 1-0753 Housing material Anodized aluminum and high impact ABS plastic moulded over with TPE rubber Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) Relative humidity 10 –...
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Power supply Dual high performance rechargeable Li-Ion batteries or external power supply Operating time 20 hours typical use Battery charging temperature 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) LED indicators Unit state and battery state indicators Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 25.2...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – FIXTURLASER UPAD UPAD Part. No. 1-0839 Housing material Anodized aluminum and high impact ABS plastic moulded over with TPE rubber Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122°F) Storage temperature -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) Relative humidity 10 –...
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Power supply High performance rechargeable Li-Polymer battery or external power supply Operating time 10 hours typical use Battery charging temperature 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) LED indicators Unit state and battery charging indicators Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 26.2...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION – FIXTURLASER M1/S1 M1 Part. No: 1-0754 S1 Part. No: 1-0755 Housing material Anodized aluminum and high impact ABS plastic over molded with TPE rubber Operating temperature -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F) Storage temperature -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) Relative humidity 10 –...
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30 mrad/m (3 mm/100 mm per meter) Detector resolution 1 µm Measurement accuracy 0.3% ± 7 µm Ambient light protection Optical filtering and ambient light signal rejection Inclinometer resolution 0.1° Inclinometer accuracy ±0.5° LED indicators Laser transmission and status indicators Fixturlaser XA Manual 8 edition 27.2...
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