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dataPAC User’s Guide
Chapter 5 - Balancing Measurements
11. Approximate the machine speed with the dataPAC. You can do this either by entering
the machine speed or by pressing Auto Speed, then fine tuning the flash rate.
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Press <SELECT> to open the Enter Machine Speed window. Enter the appropriate
value. When the entry is complete, press <DONE>.
Make fine or large adjustments to the flash rate as needed by pressing the up and down
arrow keys until the reference mark appears to stand still. The overall objective with the
strobe is to adjust the flash rate so that it matches the machine speed, and therefore the
reference mark on the rotor appears to stand still. You can hold down the arrow keys to
accelerate the rate of adjustment.
WARNING: Although the machine appears stationary while viewed with the strobe, it is, in fact,
running. Touching the machine while it is running can cause injury!
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Press <F1> (Auto Speed) to capture the RPM of the machine. If the strobe flash rate is
close to the actual 1X machine speed so that the reference mark image is slowly
rotating, you can use the <F1> (Auto Speed) key to adjust the strobe flash rate.
This causes the strobe to flash at the RPM rate as determined by the signal coming from
the vibration pickup. In many cases, pressing Auto Speed captures the RPM speed
accurately. This feature only works when you are close to the frequency and there is a
peak dominant at that frequency. See Help screens for more information if needed.
If the previous step is unsuccessful in locking speed, press <F2> (Restore Speed) to
restore the speed to a value that existed prior to pressing Auto Speed.
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