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Emerson 430 SpeedVue overview
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Class 3B (IIIb) laser safety information
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Emerson 430 SpeedVue side view with labels
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Emerson 430 SpeedVue bottom view
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Connect the Emerson 430 SpeedVue to the analyzer
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Cleaning the Emerson 430 SpeedVue
The Emerson 430 SpeedVue is a high-performance speed sensor designed to
detect the turning speed of rotating equipment. Use the Emerson 430
SpeedVue either handheld (i.e., attached to the AMS 2140) or magnetically
mounted. The Emerson 430 SpeedVue is typically powered by the analyzer
and uses a short signal/power cable to keep the package convenient and neat
during operation.
The Emerson 430 SpeedVue uses laser light to detect rotational speed
without reflective tape. Using reflective tape may enhance the return signal,
but in ideal cases, the Emerson 430 SpeedVue does not require any tape or
paint marks and may function up to approximately 30 feet away from the
equipment.
The Emerson 430 SpeedVue may also be used to detect belts and pulleys and
display the result in feet per minute, if desired.
Automatically detect the speed
When used with supported vibration analyzers, the Emerson 430 SpeedVue
automatically detects, displays, and records the rotational speed without
leaving the route. The speed value displays below the plot.
Manually detect the speed
Locate the turning speed by simply marking the appropriate peak on a
spectrum plot after the data is collected. Use a cursor to mark the peak, and
the value displays below the plot.
August 2018
User Guide
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