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Device for bearing diagnostics using shock pulse method 

Operation manual

 

 

 

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Section 4 Operation 

 

 

 

Figure 4-10. Bearing damage at an early stage of development. 

 

с) Bearing with severe damage (Figure 4-11). 

If the dBm value is higher than 35dB (red area), dBc and dBm values differ 
considerably, the dBm

 

value indicates the bearing damage severity level:  

•35~40 dBn: slight damage; 

•40~45 dBn: severe damage; 

•>45 dBn: breakdown risk.  

 

Figure 4-11. Bearing with severe damage. 

Содержание VP-3450

Страница 1: ...2016 BALTECH VP 3450 device for bearing diagnostics using shock pulse method OPERATION MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...nce of the instructions given in this operation manual The information contained in this operation manual is subject to change without notice It is strictly forbidden to use copy or translate this ope...

Страница 3: ...d operation 9 3 4 1 Operation principles 9 3 5 Marking preservation and packing 13 4 Operation 14 4 1 Operation conditions 14 4 2 Preparation to operation 14 4 2 1 Unpacking and installation 14 4 2 2...

Страница 4: ...gure 4 4 Shock pulse measurement 17 Figure 4 5 Measurement range set 19 Figure 4 6 Headphone mode 20 Figure 4 7 Measurement point selection 22 Figure 4 8 Follow up form 23 Figure 4 9 Bearing good cond...

Страница 5: ...BALTECH VP 3450 Note Baltech wants our customers to be satisfied with the device for bearing diagnostics using shock pulse method BALTECH VP 3450 Therefore if you have any questions do not hesitate to...

Страница 6: ...uirements When working with the tester strictly observe the safety requirements Caution Nonobservance of the safety requirements may result in serious injury or failure of the device Strictly observe...

Страница 7: ...ription 7 3 Technical description 3 1 Application The device for bearing diagnostics using shock pulse method BALTECH VP 3450 Figure 3 1 is intended to perform monitoring of rolling bearings of rotato...

Страница 8: ...istics Value Measurement range dBsv 9 99 Resolution dBsv 1 Maximum absolute error dBsv 2 Supply voltage V 9 Dimensions mm 255 105 60 Weight kg 0 8 3 3 Delivery set Table 3 2 No Name Q ty Appearance 1...

Страница 9: ...n during normal bearing operation without influence of vibration generated by a machine or bearing The shock pulse method allows timely detecting bearing defects resulted from improper manufacture imp...

Страница 10: ...tests and measurements conducted on new bearings and correction of different bearing operation and their rotation speed according to the dBn standard dBn dB normalized the standard dB value It is a st...

Страница 11: ...chip microcontroller LCD and film keyboard on the front panel The batteries are in the battery cabinet The battery cabinet cover is fixed with screws The outputs for the sensor and headphones are on...

Страница 12: ...s 2 Condition scale Current condition is determined by the shock pulse method according to the scale color green yellow and red Green Good condition Yellow Warning Red Damage 3 Pulse indicator The pul...

Страница 13: ...t 7 8 Navigation key Up and navigation key Down These keys are used for adjustment of volume and measurement range 3 5 Marking preservation and packing The tester is marked with a serial number which...

Страница 14: ...used The continuous operation time without the battery replacement reduces considerably 4 2 Preparation to operation 4 2 1 Unpacking and installation To unpack the tester open the transportation case...

Страница 15: ...down the following information is saved the last shock pulse reading dBm dBc dBi arrow position on the condition scale press the SET key to change settings the last reading or arrow position on the c...

Страница 16: ...Press the SET key to open the menu Press the SET key again to move the cursor to the rpm input field Input the rpm value Use the RIGHT key to move from one digit to another The maximum rotation speed...

Страница 17: ...e M key to exit the setting mode Note When dBi is lower than 9 or higher than 40 the display shows two hyphens Shock pulse measurement Switch on the tester BALTECH VP 3450 the last reading and dBi val...

Страница 18: ...Press and hold the M key the measurement results shown on the screen will be updated once in a few seconds until the M key is released MEASUREMENT RANGE SET In the operation mode the tester continuous...

Страница 19: ...To determine a shock pulse source the headphones can be used The operation principle of the headphones is as follows if the shock pulse value is higher than the measurement range the pulse is audible...

Страница 20: ...ode 4 3 Use of the tester BALTECH VP 3450 4 3 1 Establishment of equipment monitoring system In order to obtain accurate and reliable readings using the tester BALTECH VP 3450 two main requirements sh...

Страница 21: ...to 19 999 rpm and maximum dBi 40 The minimum dBi value is 9dBi the real limit is 0 dBi as in case of low values for low speed bearings it is almost not possible to obtain useful information on the be...

Страница 22: ...bearing Figure 4 7 Measurement point selection If the measurement point doesn t correspond to the above requirements the condition scale will not correspond to true values Determine the strongest sign...

Страница 23: ...Device for bearing diagnostics using shock pulse method Operation manual Section 4 Operation 23 Figure 4 8 Follow up form...

Страница 24: ...l should be detailed and reliable During measurements you should consider that some machines contain shock pulse sources Besides bad bearing condition may be resulted from lots of reasons other than d...

Страница 25: ...good bearing is lower than 20 dB the dBc value within the range 5 10 dB If these values are very low it can indicate incorrect measurements for example in case of improper measurement point or bearing...

Страница 26: ...at an early stage of development Bearing with severe damage Figure 4 11 If the dBm value is higher than 35dB red area dBc and dBm values differ considerably the dBm value indicates the bearing damage...

Страница 27: ...after the lubrication change the dBm value decreases a little it means that the bearing is damaged d Periodic shock pulses Figure 4 12 A periodic shock pulse is typically equal or multiple of the bear...

Страница 28: ...Insufficient lubrication lubrication of poor quality use of waste resin or condensated oil Nonsymmetrical installation or bending Emergency shutdown Change oil or increase oil supply Figure 4 14 Impro...

Страница 29: ...f the values disappear the reasons are Improper bearing operation the sensor is attached to a measurement object not tightly or damaged If the tester and the rolling element bearing are in good condit...

Страница 30: ...alues of damaged bearings Figure 4 17 Damaged heavy duty needle roller bearings generate a dramatic increase of shock pulses With time the damaged surface can be smoothed which will result in reductio...

Страница 31: ...a cotton cloth moistened with a mild soap solution and wiped dry 5 2 Battery replacement The tester is powered from alkaline battery 1 5 V LR6 or from rechargeable batteries If the display shows LOW B...

Страница 32: ...ection 6 Storage and transportation 6 Storage and transportation During transportation and storage the tester should be packed in the transportation case It is recommended to remove the batteries befo...

Страница 33: ...haracteristics in case of the observance of the operation maintenance storage and transportation conditions specified in the operation manual The warranty period is 12 months from the shipment date Wa...

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