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Quick Start Guide

MHM-97921, Rev 0

June 2018

Emerson 404B Infrared Phototach

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Page 1: ...Quick Start Guide MHM 97921 Rev 0 June 2018 Emerson 404B Infrared Phototach ...

Page 2: ...for errors omissions or inconsistencies that may be contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Emerson The information in this manual is not all inclusive and cannot cover all unique situations Pat...

Page 3: ...es it extremely easy to align The 404B Infrared Phototach is intended to be used with an AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer with or without an optional 408 battery pack The 404B Infrared Phototach can be powered directly from an AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer with the cable provided in the package The optional 408 battery pack may also be used with the 404B Infrared Phototach for extended use ...

Page 4: ... for detailed instructions for data collection 1 3 Clean the product To clean the exterior of the phototach or battery pack use only a dry lint free towel or cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution Do not use any abrasive or corrosive chemicals or materials or any petroleum distillates and ketone solvents for example acetone gasoline and kerosene Quick Start Guide June 2018 4 MHM 97921 ...

Page 5: ...on Phone Toll free 800 833 8314 U S and Canada 1 512 832 3774 Latin America 63 2 702 1111 Asia Pacific Europe and Middle East Email ap sms emerson com Web http www emerson com en us contact us Note If the phototach has been exposed to hazardous substances a Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS must be included with the returned materials An MSDS is required by law to be available to people exposed to s...

Page 6: ...wer switch on the 408 battery pack 408 battery pack front panel Figure 2 1 A Power switch 2 The power switch has three positions On left Off middle and Battery Test right Press the power switch to the right to test the battery A successful battery test is indicated by a red light If the light shows red then the battery pack has a charge If the light does not show red the battery needs to be charge...

Page 7: ...of Materials section in this manual for more information 2 2 Charge the 408 battery pack The 404B Infrared Phototach can be powered directly from an AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer using the cable provided in the package However for extended use the 404B Infrared Phototach can be powered from the 408 battery pack CAUTION The 408 battery pack should be charged before first use Note A wiring diag...

Page 8: ...r use in your country 2 Connect the smaller end of the power charger cable to the connector labeled CHARGER on the 408 battery pack Note The power charger may not insert completely into the 408 battery pack This is normal and should not cause concern Quick Start Guide June 2018 8 MHM 97921 Rev 0 ...

Page 9: ...408 battery pack with charger connected Figure 2 4 3 Plug the power cable into an AC wall socket Allow two hours for complete charging June 2018 Quick Start Guide MHM 97921 Rev 0 9 ...

Page 10: ...ck to power the 404B Infrared Phototach while connected to the AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer Procedure 1 If the 408 battery pack has been charged you may remove the power cable It is not needed since the 408 battery pack will be running off of battery power 2 Connect the 404B Infrared Phototach cable to the INPUT connector on the 408 battery pack by turning it clockwise until tightened 408 ba...

Page 11: ...nery Health Analyzer via the VOLTS TACH connector Figure 3 2 4 Connect the BNC connector on the other end of the cable to the OUTPUT connector on the 408 battery pack Turn the BNC connector clockwise until you feel it click into place At that point the cable is connected 5 Turn the power switch on the 408 battery pack to the ON position by pushing the power switch to the left 6 The infrared light ...

Page 12: ...ed power switch on the front of the AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer must be set to the ON position Also the Tach Power setting must be turned on in the AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer Tachometer Setup screen See the AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer User Guide for more information Follow these steps to connect the 404B Infrared Phototach to the AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer without usi...

Page 13: ... connected to the AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer via the VOLTS TACH connector Figure 3 4 2 Connect the other end of the tach cable to the connector for the 404B Infrared Phototach June 2018 Quick Start Guide MHM 97921 Rev 0 13 ...

Page 14: ...4B Infrared Phototach cable Figure 3 5 3 The infrared light on the 404B Infrared Phototach is illuminated The 404B Infrared Phototach is shown below with the infrared light illuminated Quick Start Guide June 2018 14 MHM 97921 Rev 0 ...

Page 15: ...404B Infrared Phototach with infrared light illuminated Figure 3 6 June 2018 Quick Start Guide MHM 97921 Rev 0 15 ...

Page 16: ...desired angle using the knob on the mount as shown below 404B Infrared Phototach attached to magnetic swivel mount Figure 4 1 4 2 Position the 404B Infrared Phototach to detect a pulse Use the reflective tape provided as your fixed reference to be able to start collecting data from rotating equipment Proper operation of the 404B Infrared Phototach requires it to be mounted securely and properly al...

Page 17: ...rared Phototach will capture false readings Paint the shaft on the area surrounding the attached tape with a darker non reflective color 2 Position the 404B Infrared Phototach perpendicular to the reflective tape 404B Infrared Phototach properly positioned for use Figure 4 2 If a pulse is not detected change the angle of the 404B Infrared Phototach to 10 to 15 degrees off a line perpendicular to t...

Page 18: ... turns 4 Replace the clear plastic cover If you still have erratic signals after making these adjustments back out the gain control another full turn or more until you obtain a satisfactory signal Note Refer to the Balancing chapter of the AMS 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer User Manual for more operating instructions for the 404B Infrared Phototach Quick Start Guide June 2018 18 MHM 97921 Rev 0 ...

Page 19: ...ion time 0 83 µs Required tape inches detection width RPM Radius in Inches 20 000 Conforms to NEMA Standards 1 2 3 3S 4 4X 12 and 13 Material Acrylic lens Ingress protection N A Impact rating N A Rating of insulation of external circuits N A Not intended for hazardous locations Operating temperature 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C Indoor outdoor use Yes Relative humidity 80 to temperatures up to 31 C decrea...

Page 20: ...ngress protection N A Impact rating N A Rating of insulation of external circuits N A Not intended for hazardous locations Operating temperature 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C Indoor outdoor use Yes Relative humidity 80 to temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly up to 50 relative humidity Altitude 2000 m maximum rated pollution degree 2 Dimensions 5 5 in 13 97 cm length 3 17 in 8 04 cm width 2 25 in 5 ...

Page 21: ...ille TN 37932 USA T 1 865 675 2400 6 2 European directive information A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at the end of the Quick Start Guide The most recent revision of the EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at www emerson com 6 3 Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC 2014 30 EU Emerson complies with the EMC Directive 6 4 Ordinary location certification The power adapter h...

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