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GE SCOUT140-Ex Reference Manual

GE SCOUT140-Ex Reference Manual (282 pages)

Brand: GE | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 5.08 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Section 1 - Introduction

12
- Flex Features
  13
- Precautions
  15
- Hazardous Locations
  17
  - CSA Certification - Vbseries Instruments
    17
  - Iecex / ATEX Certification - SCOUT Instruments
    19
- Instrument Connections
  22
- Front Panel Buttons
  23
- Led Indicators
  24
- Charge Battery Pack
  25
- Battery Features
  26
- Remove Battery Pack
  27
- Cable Test
  28
- Operating Overview
  29
  - Onsite Analysis
    30
  - Recording Routes
    31
  - Balancing
    32
  - Keypad Entry
    33
Section 2 - Instrument Fundamentals

34
- Switch Instrument on or off
  34
- Use Main Menu
  35
- Return to Previous Menu
  35
- Use Navigation Keys and Icons
  35
- Select Menu Items
  37
  - Select Option
    37
  - Jump to End of List
    37
  - Scroll through Multi-Column List
    38
  - Cancel Option
    38
  - Display Hint Labels and Detailed Help
    39
  - Display Alternative Options
    41
  - Enter Characters
    42
  - Example - Rename Folder
    43
- Additional Icons
  45
Section 3 - Sensors

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- Connect Sensor to Instrument
  46
- Mount Sensor
  46
- Set up Accelerometer
  47
  - Permanent Mounting
    48
- Set up Tachometer
  49
- Tachometer Signal from Keyphasor
  51
  - Manual Keyphasor Threshold Settings
    53
- Use Strobe Light
  56
Section 4 - Measurement Types and Their Uses

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- Spectrum
  57
  - Strobe Output
    59
    
    Read Speed of Connected Strobe
    61
- Waveform
  62
- Demodulation
  63
  - Analyze Demodulation Data
    65
- Demod Spectrum
  66
- Ack
  66
  - Streamlined Parameter Settings
    67
  - 6Pack Demodulation Processing
    68
- Tachometer Display
  69
- Time Synchronous Averaging
  70
- Bump Test
  71
- Coast-Down/Run-Up
  72
- Cross Channel Phase
  75
  - Cros Channel Phase
    75
  - Recommendations for Cross Channel Phase
    76
  - Fault Types and Their Phase Relationships
    77
  - Measuring Cross Channel Phase
    80
  - Setup
    80
  - Measure Cross Channel Phase
    81
  - Plan Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) Recording Routine
    82
  - Setup
    83
  - Take Cross Channel Spectrum (ODS) Recording
    86
  - Review Data
    88
- Review Data in Ods Software
  89
- Long Time Waveforms
  91
  - Measure Long Time Waveforms
    91
  - View Long Time Waveforms on Computer
    93
- Orbit Plot
  94
  - Use Orbit Plot Measurement Mode
    97
  - Take Orbit Plot Measurement on Route
    99
- Modal Impact Testing
  100
  - Plan Impact Test Routine
    101
  - Setup
    101
  - Perform Trial Impact
    104
    
    Disable Warning Messages
    106
  - Perform Actual Modal Impact Test
    106
    
    Specify Locations and Directions for Saved Impacts
    108
  - Review Data
    109
- Keypad Entry
  110
- Order Tracking
  112
  - Take Order Tracked Measurement
    113
- Average Value Measurements
  117
- Take Multi-Channel Simultaneous Measurements
  117
  - Set up Sensors and Channels
    118
  - Save Multi-Channel Measurements
    119
Section 5 - Set Measurement Options

121
- Set Measurement Units and Spectrum Scaling
  121
- Set Measurement Parameters
  123
- Create Your Own Parameter Sets
  125
- Assign Sensors to Channels
  126
- Spectrum Parameters
  127
  - Fmax
    128
  - Spectral Lines
    129
  - Fmin
    129
  - Tach Trigger
    129
  - Averaging
    129
    
    Number of Averages
    130
    
    Averaging Types
    130
    
    Average Overlap
    130
  - Windowing
    131
    
    Choose Window Type
    131
- Waveform Parameters
  131
  - Equivalent Fmax
    132
  - Number of Samples
    132
  - Duration
    132
- Additional Measurement Parameters
  132
Section 6 - Take Recordings

133
- Walkthrough - Take Recordings
  133
- Take Individual and Multiple Recordings
  134
  - Individual Recording
    134
  - Multiple Recording
    134
- Save Recordings
  135
- Review Recording
  136
  - Review Current Recording
    136
  - Review Stored Recording
    137
- Delete Recording
  138
- Attach Note
  138
- Baseline Recordings
  139
Section 7 - Analyzing Measurements Onsite

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- Tips for Taking Measurements
  141
- Walkthrough - Take Measurement
  142
- Change Default Measurement Settings
  144
- Charts
  145
- Analyze Measurements
  146
  - Cursors
    147
  - Show or Hide Harmonics
    149
  - Zoom
    150
- View Multiple Charts
  151
  - Select Chart
    151
  - Display Single Chart
    151
- Change Chart View
  152
  - Select Chart Layout
    152
    
    Change Multi-Chart Layout Display
    152
- Sety Axis (Amplitude ) Scale
  153
  - Fixed y Axis Scale Options
    154
- Amplitude Display Units
  155
  - Unit
    155
  - Adb
    156
  - Vdb
    156
- Set Rpm
  156
  - Enter RPM Manually
    156
  - Enter RPM Using 1X Peak
    157
- View Orders
  158
- View Revolutions
  159
- Save Measurement
  159
  - Save to Existing Machine
    160
  - Save to New Machine
    161
- Change Screen Contrast While in Measure Mode
  162
Section 8 - Send and Receive Information

163
Section 9 - Working with Routes

180
- What Is a Route
  180
- Walkthrough - Take Recordings Using Route
  181
- Use Band Alarms and Baseline Overalls on Route
  184
  - View Alarm Bands Configured in Ascent
    186
- Record Multiple Channels on Route
  187
  - Axis Mode
    188
  - Point Mode
    189
  - Complete Setup
    190
- Triaxial Measurements
  190
- Enter Machine Speed on Route
  193
  - View Machine and Point Speed Details
    195
- Skip Route Entries and Machines
  195
- Locate Skipped Route Entries
  196
- Track Progress through Route
  197
- Save Route Recording
  198
  - Select Save Mode for Recording
    199
  - Select Recording to Review
    200
- Retake Recording
  201
- Delete Route Recording
  202
- Take Off-Route Recording
  203
- Edit or Delete Route
  203
Section 10 - Create, Edit, and Delete Items

204
- Storage Capacity and Recording Volume
  204
- Organize and Store Recordings
  205
- Folders
  207
  - Create Folder
    207
  - Change Selected Folder
    207
  - Rename Folder
    207
  - Delete Folder
    208
  - Restore Deleted or Overwritten Folder
    208
- Machines
  209
  - Create Machine Structure
    210
  - Create Parameter Set
    211
  - Change Sensor
    212
  - Add Structure to Existing Machine
    212
  - Copy Machine Structure
    213
  - Rename Machine Structure
    214
  - Delete Machine Structure
    215
- Sensors
  216
  - Define or Edit Sensors
    216
  - Bias Voltage Check
    218
  - Set Default Sensor
    219
    
    Change Sensor Temporarily
    220
    
    Change Default Sensor
    220
  - Delete Sensor
    220
- Notes
  220
  - Create Note
    221
  - Edit Note
    221
  - Attach Note
    222
  - View Note
    222
  - Detach Note
    222
  - Delete Note Permanently
    223
- Delete All Recordings in Folder
  223
- Delete All Stored Information
  224
Section 11 - Balancing Rotors

225
- Methods for Balancing Rotors
  225
- Balancing Process
  226
- Balancing Tips
  227
- Tachometer
  227
- Suggested Trial Weight Mass and Location
  228
- Manually Enter Balancing Data
  228
- Set up Balancing Job
  229
  - Balance Planes and Weight Positions
    230
    
    Balance Planes
    230
    
    Weight Position (Reference Mark)
    230
    
    Sensors
    232
    
    Channel Position
    233
  - Averages
    234
  - Machine Information
    235
    
    Rotor Weight, Diameter, and Speed
    235
    
    Reference Mark
    236
  - Filter Bandwidth
    237
  - Weight Orientation
    237
  - Tach Trigger
    238
  - Weight Lin Dist
    238
  - Store Units
    238
- Combine and Split Trim Weights
  238
  - Combine/Adjust Weights
    239
  - Split Weight
    240
- Adjust Weights for New Radius Location
  242
- Review Previous Balancing Jobs
  243
Section 12 - Balancing Walkthrough

244
- Step 1 - Set up New Balance Job
  245
- Step 2 - Take Initial Reading
  246
- Step 3 - Take Trial Reading
  248
- Step 4 - Balance Rotor
  251
- Step 5 - Perform Trim Balancing
  252
- Step 6 - View or Save Balancing Job
  253
  - Save Balance Job
    254
Section 13 - General Setup Options

255
- Set Date and Time
  255
  - Adjust Date or Time Format
    256
- Select Local Time Zone
  256
- Daylight Saving Automatic Adjustment
  257
- Adjust Sound Volume
  258
- Set Instrument Language
  258
- Adjust Screen Contrast
  258
- Switch Backlight On/Off
  259
- Estimate Remaining Operating Time
  259
- Conserve Battery Power
  260
  - Set Backlight Timeout
    260
  - Set Sleep Mode Timeout
    261
    
    Change Default Sleep Mode Timeout
    261
    
    Switch Instrument on
    261
  - Set Complete Powerdown Timeout
    262
- Manage Instrument Memory
  262
  - Check Available Memory
    263
  - Instrument Memory Warnings
    263
  - 80% Memory Capacity Warning
    264
    
    95% Memory Capacity Warning
    265
  - Free up Instrument Memory
    266
  - Reformat Memory Card
    267
  - Empty Recycle bin
    268
  - Overwrite Primary Database with Mirror Backup
    269
- Display System Information
  270
- Unlockable Features
  271
- Upgrade Instrument Firmware - Proflash
  272
- Proflash Procedure
  273
Section 14 - Troubleshooting

274
Index

278

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