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dataPAC User’s Guide
Chapter 4 - Off Route Analysis with the dataPAC
Collecting Off Route True Zoom Measurements
1.
Press <STORE> to start the measurement. The dataPAC ranges and collects the data.
2.
Once the dataPAC collects the measurement, press <STORE> again to store the
measurement. You can view the measurement in progress for as long as you wish
without storing. If in minimum mode, the dataPAC displays a small folder with the
number 1 in it after you press <STORE>. This indicates that the dataPAC has saved the
measurement. If you have Data Overwrite enabled, only the data from the last time you
pressed <STORE> is unloaded to your database.
Note:
See “Selecting the Data Collection Options” on page 127 for more information about
the Data Overwrite option.
The measurement is stored as an off route measurement at the storage point displayed
below.
3.
Press <DONE> when you are finished. You can view the last measurement, if you
stored it, by pressing <F3> (Review Data).
Setting Up and Collecting Off Route Phase/Magnitude/Speed
dataPAC 1500 only
This section discusses setting up and collecting phase/magnitude/speed measurements off
route. The Phase/Magnitude/Speed measurement provides a single graphic view of three
important components of vibration analysis: phase, magnitude (or amplitude) and speed
(RPM, CPM or Hz).
Note: In dataPAC 1500 V4, you cannot use a strobe light to accurately collect a phase
measurement on variable speed machinery. A running speed variation as small as 1 RPM
causes the phase measurement to appear to drift. Using a strobe light does not allow for
adjusting the original reference point based on the variation in running speed. However, V5
does allow you to use a strobe light for phase because it can allow for the running speed
variation. See “Using a Strobe to Collect Phase/Magnitude/Speed Measurements” on
page 142.
Setting Up Off Route Phase/Magnitude/Speed Measurements
1.
In the Program Manager, use the arrow keys to highlight the Analysis icon, then press
<SELECT>.
Storage point
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