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dataPAC User’s Guide
Chapter 5 - Balancing Measurements
4.
Enter the number of positions on the rotor by pressing <F1> (Positions). The number of
positions refers to the number of rotor components, such as blades on a fan. The Edit
Positions window opens.
Enter 0 for a rotor without vanes or blades, or enter the number of vanes or blades.
When your entry is complete, press <DONE> To cancel, press <SHIFT><F5> (Abort).
Note:
Vibration units and speed displayed match the system and frequency units selected in
the dataPAC Instrument Options screen. See “Setting Up Instrument Options” on
page 40 for more information.
5.
Select the correct vibration units by pressing <F5> (Vibration Units) to open the
vibration units window. The units selected must be compatible with the installed
transducer.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired units and then press <SELECT> to return to
the Balancing window.
6.
Start the machine if needed and allow it to reach normal operating speed.
7.
Press <STORE> to begin the initial measurement.
8.
Press the trigger on the strobe, which causes it to begin to flash. The dataPAC displays
the current vibration amplitude dynamically. The rate is displayed in the box marked
“Speed.”
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