Using the Manual
dataPAC User’s Guide
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Organization
This manual is organized in chapters based on these tasks and topics:
Chapter 1 “Introduction” contains an overview of the manual, the Online Help System,
and Entek IRD Customer Support Services.
Chapter 2 “The dataPAC” describes the dataPAC data collector in detail and covers the
basic operations of the data collector.
Chapter 3 “Collecting and Reviewing Data” contains some of the tasks associated with
collecting and reviewing data.
Chapter 4 “Off Route Analysis with the dataPAC” shows you how to collect data using
the dataPAC in off route or analysis mode.
Chapter 5 “Balancing Measurements” describes methods used for performing one- or
two-plane balancing using the dataPAC coupled with a speed measuring device..
Chapter 6 “Frequency Response Function (FRF)” shows you how to use the
dataPAC’s Frequency Response Function to determine the resonant frequency and
relative dynamic stiffness of a structure.
The Appendix contains answers to frequently asked questions.
The Glossary contains definitions of terms used in this manual.
Document conventions
There are several document conventions used in this Guide, including the following:
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The data collector is referred to as the dataPAC or the data collector throughout this
User’s Guide.
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Keys that you press on the data collector are shown within angle brackets in <ALL
CAPS>. The enter key is shown as <ENTER>. Consecutive key presses are shown as
<SHIFT><F2>, which means press the shift key then press the F2 key.
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Softkeys used on the data collector are shown as the function key followed by the title
of the softkey in parentheses. For example, “Press <F1> (Setup Category) to choose a
setup category.”
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Menu and icon choices in the dataPAC are capitalized as they appear on the dataPAC
display.
WARNING: A warning indicates potential bodily harm.
Caution: A caution indicates potential loss of data.
Note: A note indicates additional information which may be helpful.
For definitions of other terms, see the Glossary at the end of this manual.
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