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9.0 GETTING STARTED IN YOUR PLANT
Planning is essential for a successful Predictive Maintenance Program.
In order to setup up a trending program you must collect data on the
same point with the same measurement type at a defined interval. The
EXAMINER 1000 is a helpful tool to collect this data. As an overall vibration
meter with electronic stethoscope, the EXAMINER 1000 can be used as
a stand‑alone device for the collection of vibration data for trending or
as a diagnostic instrument for troubleshooting machinery defects. The
EXAMINER 1000 Kit comes with
Machinery Data Worksheet
that allows for
record keeping of collected data
.
Establish a standard naming
convention
so
you
can
communicate your results
to the rest of maintenance.
Uniquely identify each machine
and establish a starting point for
each machine measurement.
Begin from the OUTBOARD END
of the DRIVE UNIT calling this Point A. Proceed to label Points (bearings) as
needed until you have reached the outboard end of the driven unit.
Vibration readings should be taken
on the bearing caps or as close to the
bearings as possible. The vibration
sensor can be placed in a Vertical,
Horizontal, or Axial direction. For
Vertical and Horizontal readings, the
sensor is placed in a radial position.
Always collect data the same way, at
the same point on the machine each
time.
Repeatability is required for
accurate trending.
Vertical
Axial
Horizontal
