Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley 1441-DYN25-MBAL User manual

User Manual
Balancing Extension Module for the Dynamix 2500
Data Collector
Catalog Number 1441-DYN25-MBAL

Important User Information
Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety
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your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/) describes some
important differences between solid-state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference,
and also because of the wide variety of uses for solid-state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment
must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
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the use or application of this equipment.
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requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or
liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
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IMPORTANT
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Table of Contents
Preface Optional Extension Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1
Installing Optional Extension
Modules
Install Extension Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Uninstall Extension Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manage Extension Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Extension Module Battery Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2
Balancing Extension Module
Balancing Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Plane Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Static-couple Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Set Up the Balancing Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Balance Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Single Plane Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Single Plane Balancing Procedure Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Take the Initial Vibration Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Add the Trial Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Enter the Trial Weight Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Estimate the Trial Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Take a Trial Run Weight Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Take a Correction Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Perform a Trim Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Add the Correction Weight and Take a Residual Measurement . . 41
Two Plane Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Two Plane Balancing Procedure Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
How to Set Up a Two-Plane Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
How to Perform Two-plane Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Move Around in a Balance Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Saving, Loading, and Reviewing Balance Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Save a Balance Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Load a Previously Saved Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Review Balancing Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How to Delete Stored Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Index

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Notes:

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Preface
This manual describes the Balancing extension module for the Dynamix 2500
data collector. You install the extension module with the Balancing Secure Digital
(SD) card.
See Installing Optional Extension Modules on page 7 for installation
instructions.
The balancing test determines the amount and location of the heavy spot on a
rotating shaft so that you can balance it with an equal amount of weight in the
opposite direction.
There are three types of measurements in the balancing process:
•Initial Vibration
•Trial Weight
•Residual Measurements
Optional Extension
Modules
These are the optional extension modules for the Dynamix 2500 data collector:
•1441-DYN25-4C, 4-channel Activation (1)
The 4-channel activation lets you take 3- and 4-channel magnitude, time
waveform, spectra, and Offroute measurements.
•1441-DYN25-MBMP Bump Test
A bump test (or hammer test) determines the natural frequencies of a
machine or a structure.
•1441-DYN25-MBAL Balancing
Balancing application resolves single-plane, two-plane, and static-couple
balances with high precision.
•1441-DYN25-MFRF Frequency Response Function
The FRF test lets you determine the natural frequencies of a machine as
well as sophisticated information about the frequency response of the
structure being tested.
•1441-DYN25-MREC Time Recorder
The Time Recorder test uses a the instrument as a data recorder for real-
time data acquisition and analysis.
•1441-DYN25-MRUC Run Up Coast Down
The RUCD test records and analyzes data from intermittent events and
transient vibration signals from non-steady state machines.
See Additional Resources on page 6 for a listing of available publications.
(1) This is an activation license for the Dynamix 2500 data collector.

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Additional Resources
These documents contain additional information concerning related products
from Rockwell Automation.
You can view or download publications at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature. To order paper copies of
technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or
Rockwell Automation sales representative.
Resource Description
Dynamix 2500 Data Collector User Manual,
publication 1441-UM001 Describes the Dynamix 2500 data collector which provides predictive maintenance by
using noise and vibration analysis.
Bump Test Extension Module for the Dynamix 2500
Data Collector User Manual,
publication 1441-UM002
Describes how determine natural (or resonant)
frequencies of a machine or structure.
Frequency Response Function Extension Module
for the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector User Manual,
publication 1441-UM003
Describes how to determine the natural
frequencies of a machine or structure by using
modal hammer.
Time Recorder Extension Module for the Dynamix
2500 Data Collector User Manual,
publication 1441-UM005
Describes how to use the data collector as a
data recorder for real-time data acquisition,
post processing, and analysis.
Run Up Coast Down Extension Module for the
Dynamix 2500 Data Collector User Manual,
publication 1441-UM006
Describes how to record and analyze data from
intermittent events and transient vibration
signals from non-steady state machines.
Emonitor User’s Guide, publication
EMONTR-UM001
Describes data management for predictive
maintenance services.
Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Kit Release Notes,
publication 1441-RN001 Provides information on the latest updates, for example, firmware, certifications, warnings,
and hardware changes for the data collector.
Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Optional Extension
Modules Release Notes, publication 1441-RN002 Provides information on how to install the Optional Extension Modules on to the Dynamix
2500 data collector.
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding
Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1 Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation industrial system.
Product Certifications website, http://www.ab.com Provides declarations of conformity,
certificates, and other certification details.

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Chapter 1
Installing Optional Extension Modules
The data collector uses the Extension Manager to install and uninstall extension
modules. These extension modules are licensed and ordered separately from the
basic entry-level product.
Install Extension Modules
The installation Secure Digital (SD) cards that you receive work with any
Dynamix 2500 data collector. Once you have installed an extension module, the
card is locked so that it can only be used with that instrument.
You can uninstall extension modules if required. When uninstalling an extension
module, you have the option to free up the license so you can install the extension
module on another instrument. This makes the extension module available to be
transferred between units.
Follow these instructions to install an extension module.
1. Open the base cover at the bottom of the Dynamix 2500 data collector.
2. Place the extension module SD card contact side-up into the unit until it is
firmly seated in place.
3. Close the base cover.
Topic Page
Install Extension Modules 7
Uninstall Extension Modules 9
Manage Extension Modules 12
Extension Module Battery Status Indicators 13
IMPORTANT
One installation SD card is required for each instrument that needs to
be upgraded.
IMPORTANT
When ever you re-run the OS Loader software, you will re-load only the
main OS firmware. The OS loader will backup licence files and data, but
not the optional extension modules. Once you have updated the OS
firmware, insatll the latest version of your optional extension modules.
See the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector User Manual, 1441-UM001, for
more information.

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4. Apply power to the data collector.
5. From the Main Menu, select Setup Utility and press Enter.
6. Press 0 (Shift) to display the second set of functions.
The Extension Manager function remains on the screen for about three
seconds after releasing 0 (Shift).
7. Press F1 (Extn Mgr).
The Extension Manager screen appears showing the current extension
module installations.
8. Press 0 (Shift) to display the Install Extension function.
9. Press F2 (Install) to install the new extension module.
Extension Manager

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When the installation is complete, a confirmation prompt appears.
10. Press F4 (OK).
The new extension module appears in the list.
11. Press F4 (Esc) to exit the Extension Manager screen.
Uninstall Extension
Modules
Follow these instructions to uninstall an extension module.
1. Press 0 (Shift) from the Setup Utility screen to display the Extension
Manager function.
The Extension Manager function remains on the screen for about three
seconds after releasing 0 (Shift).
2. Press F1 (Extn Mgr).
Extension Manager

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The Extension Manager screen appears.
3. Select the extension module you want to uninstall and press F3 (Select).
F3 (Select) toggles the selection on and off.
A checkmark appears next to that extension module.
4. Press F1 (Uninstall).
This screen lists the
extension modules
currently installed and the
on the unit.