Fluke 831 User manual

Laser Shaft Alignment
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Contents
Contents 3
Introduction 7
How to use the on-board help 7
Documentation 8
Components 9
Rugged device 9
Device interface 11
How to charge the battery 12
sensALIGN3 sensor and reflector 13
sensALIGN 3 sensor 13
Sensor LEDs 14
Charging the sensor 14
Reflector 15
Sensor and reflector labelling 16
Home screen 17
Configuration 18
Built-in camera 22
Gallery 22
RFID 24
Assign a saved asset to an RFIDtag 24
Open an asset measurement assigned to an RFIDtag 25
Cloud drive 27
Transfer an asset to the Cloud drive 27
Download an asset from Cloud drive 27
Mount components 28
Mount brackets 28
Mount sensor and reflector 29
Mount sensor 29
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Mount reflector 29
Dimensions 32
Train setup and fixation 33
Machine properties 35
Toggle 35
Machine color 35
Thermal growth 36
Thermal growth calculator 37
Multiple feet 39
Coupling properties 41
Targets 41
Tolerances 43
Available tolerance tables 43
ANSI standard specification tolerances 44
User defined tolerances 44
Asymmetric and symmetric tolerances 45
Tolerance table based on coupling format 45
Suggested consolidated shaft alignment tolerances 46
Laser beam adjustment (sensALIGN 3) 49
Adjust sensor and reflector until the laser beam status LED blinks green 49
Laser beam adjustment 51
Laser adjustment wizard 51
XYView 53
Initialize sensor 55
Measurement 56
Averaging 56
Measurement modes 58
Active Clock measurement 59
Taking measurement points automatically 61
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Static measurement 63
Extend measurement range manually 65
Measurement table 67
Measurement quality 68
Edit measurement data 70
Broken ellipse 70
What is the effect of deactivating individual points? 71
Results 72
Results options 74
Sign convention 74
Multiple feet results 76
Foot corrections 76
Live Move screen 78
Save asset measurements 82
Save an asset 82
Asset list options 83
Default template 87
Generate reports 89
Generate measurement reports 89
Report logo 90
Save report to USB drive 92
What is soft foot 94
Parallel soft foot 94
Angular soft foot 94
Checking and correcting soft foot conditions 95
Soft foot 96
Sensor measurement 96
Manual entry 98
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Vertical flanged machines 99
Mark measurement positions 99
Set-up 101
Vertical flanged machines – Static clock 103
Use Static measurement mode 103
Vertical results 105
Shimming modes 105
Sign convention 105
Live Move – Vertical machines 107
Correct angularity 107
Correct offset 107
sensALIGN 3 sensor firmware update 111
Update sensor firmware to a newer version 111
Notification on sensor calibration 113
Best practice 116
Mounting sensor and reflector 116
Entering dimensions 116
Initializing sensor 116
Causes that may influence measurement 117
Results and Live Move 117
Appendix 118
Update Fluke 831 to a newer firmware version 118
Documentation 120
Technical data – Rugged touch device 121
Technical data – sensALIGN 3 sensor 122
Technical data – Reflector (prism) 123
Index 124
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Introduction
This on-board help provides information to support users of Fluke 831.
How to use the on-board help
The on-board help is accessed through the home screen. Tap the "Home" icon then the
question mark icon to access the on-board help.
Context sensitive help can be accessed from specific screens. Tap the question mark icon
provided on the specific screen.
l(1) Tap to return to the start screen.
l(2) Tap to go back.
l(3) Tap to go to this on-board help start page.
l(4) Tap to go forward.
l(5) Tap to search for text in the on-board help. A search field together with an
onscreen keyboard appears.
l(6) Throughout this on-board help, image thumbnails have been used. Tap the image
thumbnail to enlarge the image.
To zoom out and proceed, tap the enlarged image.
l(7) The navigation pane hide arrow is used to hide the navigation menu items. Tap the
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arrow to hide or show the navigation menu items.
l(8) This screen-specific help icon is used to access the context sensitive help.
Note
It is recommended to scroll to the bottom of the page to be able to access other related
topics which are frequently used throughout the on-board help.
Documentation
Note
This on-board help and other relevant and related customer documents are saved as
PDF files in the folder "Manuals" within the rugged device. To access this folder, the
rugged device is connected to a Windows PC. Allow the Windows PC to access the
rugged device and then double-click "Tablet" to access the required folder.
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Components
The main components used to measure shaft alignment are the rugged device, the sensor and
the reflector.
Rugged device
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l(1) Power key – used to switch the rugged device on.
Press and hold down the power key until the device turns on.
l(2) Front camera
l(3) Ambient light sensor
l(4) Volume down button (refer to Note below)
l(5)Strap (on either side of the device)
l(6)Rear camera
l(7)LEDflash
l(8)Foldable stand – used to hang device from a railing or lay it down in perfect viewing
position
l(9)Location of Near Field Communication (NFC) antenna
l(10)Protective bumper
l(11)USB type C multipurpose connector – used to charge the rugged device or connect
the tablet to auxiliary equipment such as a PC
l(12)Magnetic strap – used to hang device on any magnetic surfaces
Note
The only application that runs on this rugged device is Shaft Alignment. The application
runs in only landscape mode. Additional apps cannot be installed in this dedicated
device.
To capture screenshots on the device, press keys 1and 4simultaneously.
If the device freezes or is unresponsive, press and hold keys 1and 4simultaneously for
more than 7 seconds to restart device.
To turn the rugged device, press and hold down the power key [1]. To operate the device, tap
and swipe the touchscreen.
To turn the device off, press and hold down the power key [1]. Two hints appear on the dis-
play.
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Tap the "Power off" icon to switch the rugged device off.
To stop the Shaft application and switch the device to sleep mode, tap the power-off icon [ ]
shown on the home screen.
A hint that requires confirmation to go to sleep mode appears on the display.
Tap to confirm selection.
Device interface
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The multipurpose connector [11] is used to charge the device and for connection to a PC.
When connected to a PC, data can be transferred from the device or firmware update can be
performed.
How to charge the battery
Charge the battery before the rugged device is used for the first time or when the device has
not been used for extended periods.
Use only the supplied charger and the related USB C to USBAcable.
lConnect the standard USB A end (1) to the supplied USB charger.
lPlug the USB C end (2) to the rugged device's multipurpose connector.
lConnect the USBcharger to mains supply.
lAfter fully charged, disconnect the charger from the rugged device, and then unplug the
charger from the mains supply.
The charge capacity is shown by the power icon (1) on the top right corner of the dis-
play.
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sensALIGN3 sensor and reflector
sensALIGN 3 sensor
The sensor has an integrated Bluetooth, and contains a position detector, which
measures the position of the laser beam as the shafts are rotated. The sensor also
contains an electronic inclinometer for shaft rotation measurements. The semi-
conductor laser diode within the sensor emits a ray of red light (wavelength 630 –
680 nm) which is visible at the point it strikes a surface. The Class 2 laser beam is emitted with
a diameter of approx. 5 mm (3/16”).
The sensor has two indicator LEDs on its front side. When facing the sensor, the left LED shows
both the laser beam adjustment and charging statuses. The LED lights red, orange or green
depending on current function. The LED on the right shows the Bluetooth communication
status and lights blue when scanning and when communication is established.
The sensor is water and dust resistant (IP 65). The internal optics and electronics are internally
sealed, preventing possible contamination.
The sensor is powered using its internal 3.7 V 5 Wh Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
The sensor is turned on by pressing its On/Off switch. The red LED lights when sensor is
switched on.
The sensor is turned off by pressing and holding briefly its On/Off switch until both LEDs are
off.
WARNING
When the sensor is switched on, the laser beam is emitted. DONOTstare into the laser
beam!
The following illustrations shows both the front and back sides of the sensor.
1: Laser beam status and charging LED; 2: Laser on/Bluetooth communication LED; 3: Laser
beam; 4: Scratch resistant lens; 5: Sensor dust cap; 6: IP 65 housing; 7: Locking knob; 8:
On/Off switch; 9: Micro USB port
CAUTION
Under no circumstances may the six housing torx head screws be removed, as that
would void all warranty coverage.
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Sensor LEDs
Activity Laser beam status and charging
LED
Laser on / Bluetooth com-
munication LED
Switch on Lights up red for 1 second, then red
or green (depending on the battery
capacity) for another second, then
continues to blink red
Lights up blue for 1 second then con-
tinues to blink red (indicating laser
emission)
Laser beam
status
Blinks red when laser is OFF
Blinks orange when laser is in END
position
Blinks green when laser centered or
in ‘laser OK’ position
When Bluetooth communication is
established blinks blue once then red
three times (indicating laser emis-
sion). This sequence repeats itself
Charging Blinks fast green during fast charge
(0% - 90%)
Blinks slowly green when charge is
> 90%
Lights steady green when charge is
100%
Charging the sensor
The sensor may be charged using mains supply or a PC.
Note
Charging the sensor using mains supply is faster than when charging through a PC.
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The supplied micro USB is used to connect the charging source to the sensor.
Reflector
The reflector is always mounted on the shaft or solid coupling of the machine to be moved. It
reflects the laser beam back into the position detector as the shafts are rotated. The locking
lever flips into the horizontal position, facing forward, to hold the reflector in place on the
bracket posts. The reflector is adjusted by changing its vertical position and its horizontal
angle (using the thumbscrews) so that the beam is reflected directly back into the sensALIGN
3 sensor.
The reflector must be kept clean. Use the provided lens cleaning cloth or a fine dusting brush
such as that normally used to clean other optical devices.
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1: Quick release lever; 2: Horizontal angle adjustment knob; 3: 90° roof prism; 4: Vertical
position adjustment thumbwheel; 5: Measure mark = center of posts; 6: Support post (not
part of reflector); 7: Reflector dust cap
CAUTION
Avoid vigorous polishing to preserve the anti-reflective coating. Keep the dust cap on
the reflector when it is not in use.
Sensor and reflector labelling
Labels used in communicating laser safety and other general information are to be found
affixed to the housing of the system components.
l(1) The laser safety warning symbol label is affixed on the front of the sensor.
l(2) On the back of the sensALIGN 3 sensor is an amalgamation of three labels. The top
label shows the laser safety warning. The lower label contains the sensor identification,
related certification, and disposal information. The round calibration check label shows
the calibration check due date; the black arrow points to the month when the calibration
check is due. The year appears in center of the label.
l(3) The label affixed on the back of the reflector
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Home screen
The home screen is displayed when the device is switched on. Within the application, tap
the "Home" icon to open the home screen.
Tap the respective icon to start the related function:
l(1) The "Horizontal alignment" icon is used to start the horizontal alignment application.
l(2) The "Soft foot" icon is used to start soft foot measurement.
l(3) The "Vertical alignment" icon is used to start the vertical alignment application. If
this icon is inactive, tap the "New asset" icon(5) to activate the vertical alignment icon.
l(4) The "RFID"icon is used to open assets assigned to related RFID tags.
l(5) The "New asset" icon is used to start a new asset (this may be a pump-motor com-
bination).
Note
For any opened asset, different applications that may include shaft alignment and
soft foot measurement, can be performed.
l(6) The "Camera" icon is used to access the built-in camera.
l(7) The "Asset park" icon is used to display all saved assets and templates.
l(8) The "Resume" icon is used to resume last asset opened (provided it was saved)
when the device is switched on.
l(9) The "Gallery" icon is used to display all images taken within the Shaft application.
l(10) The "Upload" icon is used to save asset measurements in the Cloud drive.
l(11) The "Download" icon is used to open asset measurements from the Cloud drive.
l(12)The "Configuration" icon is used to configure the Shaft application settings (which
include language, date, time, default settings), and access its built-in mobile con-
nectivity. Mobile connectivity enables the device to access the Cloud functionality that
allows wireless file sharing.
l(13) The "Back" icon is used to return to previous screen.
l(14) The "Power-off" icon is used to send the rugged device into sleep mode.
l(15) The "Flashlight" icon is used to turn the rugged device's LEDflash on/off.
l(16) The "Help" icon is used to access the on-board help file.
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Configuration
From the home screen, tap the configuration icon to access these configuration items:
l"System settings" sets these items:
>Language (system language); >Date; >Time; >Time zone;
>Animation state — regulates the transition between the dimension, measure and res-
ults screens. Options available: fast and standard. If "Animation state" is on, the trans-
ition between screens is set to standard and therefore noticeable. If off, the transition is
fast.
>Auto brightness — adjusts the display brightness of the touch device. If "Auto bright-
ness is on, the display brightness adjusts automatically. If off, then the display bright-
ness is adjusted manually. Drag the brightness slider to the left (decreases brightness)
or right (increases brightness).
>Preferred results view 2D or 3D
>Power options — used to manage the power usage in the touch device. The power
modes available are: "Standard" (the display dims after 10 minutes and goes to sleep
mode after 20 minutes), "Maximum" (no dim and no sleep mode), "Presentation" (the
display dims after 1 hour, but never enters the sleep mode) and "Minimum" (the display
dims after 3 minutes and goes to sleep mode after 5 minutes). To get out of the sleep
mode, press the power key.
l"Default settings" is used to set units of length, angle and temperature; the default dia-
meter is set here. The item is also used to set the number of Active Clock measurement
points required to obtain results. 3 – 5 points may be set. Although a minimum of 3
measurement points are required for results, it is recommended to take the maximum
number of points available.
Other items set under "Default settings" include: To take points automatically after
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stabilization and default tolerance type.
Note
When metric units are used, the resolution of physical quantities used within the
device can be set to two (0.01 mm) or three (0.001 mm) decimal places. This
measurement precision is available in "Measurement", "Results" and "Live Move"
screens. The "Dimensions" screen uses only positive integers.
The set time zone is connected to the default RPM unless the default RPM is edited
independently. When the time zone is set to say "Central America" the default
RPM is 1800. When the "London" time zone is set, the default RPM is 1500.
lWhen activated, 'Wireless connection" is used to connect the rugged device to available
WiFi networks.
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Note
The rugged device may be connected only to WiFi networks that do not open sep-
arate web browsers to login.
lSensor list displays all available sensors.
lThe "About" screen displays the device serial number, firmware version of the applic-
ation and available memory space.
Tap "Licences" (1) to access the applicable GNU General Public License information.
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