SKF TKSA 60 User manual

How to Use the SKF TKSA 60 and
TKSA 80 Alignment Tools
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Safety Messages......................................................... 1-1
Organization of Your TKSA 60 / 80 Manual.......... 1-2
Alignment System Overview .................................... 1-3
What are the TKSA 60 / 80 Alignment
Systems?.................................................................. 1-6
Technical Specifications ............................................ 1-8
The Display Unit 2
Overview ...................................................................... 2-1
How to Use the Buttons and Keypad...................... 2-2
Battery Operations..................................................... 2-5
Wireless Communications ........................................ 2-8
Display Unit Connectors............................................ 2-8
The Home Screen ...................................................... 2-9
The Measuring Units 3
Overview ...................................................................... 3-1
Battery Information ................................................... 3-2
Attaching the Measuring Units ................................ 3-2
Power Button and LED ............................................. 3-9
Preparing for an Alignment Job 4
Setting Up the Display Unit and the Measuring
Units .......................................................................... 4-1
Pairing the Display Unit with the Two
Measuring Units...................................................... 4-6
How to Perform a Quick Alignment 5
Overview ...................................................................... 5-1
How to Set Up a Quick Alignment (Horizontal)..... 5-2
How to Perform a Quick Alignment (Horizontal).. 5-8
How to Perform Additional Inspections................5-12
How to View Alignment Results (Horizontal) ......5-19
How to Correct As-Found Conditions and
Verify Corrections (Horizontal) ...........................5-22
How to Set Up a Quick Alignment (Vertical)........5-27
How to Perform a Quick Alignment (Vertical).....5-31

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How to View Alignment Results (Vertical) ...........5-34
How to Correct As-Found Conditions and
Verify Corrections (Vertical) ................................5-36
How to Save the Alignment Job............................5-38
The Alignment Job Report......................................5-40
Inspections ................................................................5-41
How to Set Up and Perform Full Alignment
Jobs 6
Overview...................................................................... 6-1
Machine Train Setup ................................................. 6-2
Inspections Setup....................................................... 6-3
Shims / Chocking Setup............................................ 6-4
Bolt Setup.................................................................... 6-5
Alignment Target Setup ........................................... 6-6
Alignment Tolerances ............................................... 6-7
Tools Setup ................................................................. 6-9
Working with the Job Database 7
How to Work with Previously Save Jobs ............... 7-1
How to Create a New Machine Train ..................... 7-5
How to Create a New Machine Component.......... 7-6

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Introduction
Safety Messages
WARNING! Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all
warnings in this document before handling and operating the
equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can
be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings.
•WARNING! - Warning messages can alert you to an operating procedure,
practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent
equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.
•IMPORTANT: Important messages means that there is a risk of product or
property damage if the instruction is not heeded.
Personnel Safety
The TKSA HA / HB Measuring Unit is a Class 2 Laser Product and emits laser
radiation, do not stare into beam.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to enable better
control of the device during unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone, under any circumstances.
Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety.
To work on or near high voltage, you should be familiar with approved industrial first
aid methods.
Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury. Never
neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.
Device Safety
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not attempt to open the device.
Device service must be performed only by qualified SKF repair personnel.
Use only accessories recommended or provided by SKF.

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Energized equipment
Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority.
Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock from energized
equipment can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency work on
energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety
regulations.
Avoid Submerging in Water
This equipment has been designed to be splash and dust resistant. However, avoid
direct contact with water, wet surfaces, or condensing humidity. If the instrument is
subjected to these conditions, adverse operation may result, and there is a risk of
serious injury or damage should electrical shock or fire occur. Allow the instrument
to dry thoroughly before operation. Avoid opening the covers in locations where
contact with water or other contaminants may occur.
Avoid Damage and Injury
To avoid costly damage to the instrument or injury from a falling instrument, place
the instrument on a solid stable surface when not in use and do not place any heavy
objects on it.
Use a damp, clean cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning fluids, abrasives, or
aerosols. They could cause damage, fire, or electrical shock.
Avoid Battery Compartment Exposure
Do not open the battery compartment in a hazardous area, or in locations where
contact with water or other contaminants may occur.
Organization of Your TKSA 60 / 80 Manual
The SKF TKSA 60 and TKSA 80 alignment tools are portable hand-held computers
dedicated to performing precision machinery laser alignment. This manual
introduces you to SKF’s TKSA 60 / 80 alignment systems. It offers complete and
detailed reference to TKSA 60 / 80 setup screens, alignment procedures and data
collection displays, and data review options. This information is essential when
setting up the TKSA 60 / 80 tools and when using the TKSA 60 / 80 systems to
perform precision alignment jobs.
User Manual Conventions
As you use this manual, you'll discover certain conventions used:
Bold type is used to indicate text that appears in a display unit menu or data
screen.
Italics are used to emphasize important information.
- are used to indicate notes to the reader.
Step by step procedures are sequenced using bullets, •.

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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1, Introduction – Introduces manual conventions and overviews the TKSA
60 / 80 alignment process.
Chapter 2, The Display Unit - Introduces the new user to the TKSA 60 / 80
alignment display units. This chapter provides information about display unit
screens, keypads, connectors, batteries, etc.
Chapter 3, The Measuring Units– Introduces the new user to the TKSA 60 / 80
alignment measuring units. This chapter provides information about measuring unit
batteries and LEDs, and how to set up the measuring units for an alignment job.
Chapter 4, Preparing for an Alignment Job – Describes how to configure display
unit and measuring unit settings, and how to pair the measuring units with your
display unit.
Chapter 5, How to Perform a Quick Alignment - Describes how to use the Quick
Alignment feature to quickly set up and perform a precision laser shaft alignment of
a motor / pump machine train only.
Chapter 6, How to Set Up and Perform Full Alignment Jobs –Describes how to
set up new alignment jobs for a variety of machine trains - consisting of up to five
machines, and how to pre-define an alignment job before heading off to do the
alignment, including pre-selecting inspections to perform and creating a tool list to
use.
Chapter 7, Working with the Job Database - Describes how to work with
previously saved jobs and how to set up and store new machine trains and machine
components for use with future alignment jobs.
Alignment System Overview
Shaft misalignment is one of the most significant, and most preventable,
contributors to premature machine failure. When a machine is placed in service with
less than optimal shaft alignment, the following conditions are likely:
•Poor machine performance
•Increased power consumption
•Increased noise and vibration
•Premature bearing wear
•Accelerated deterioration of gaskets, packing, and mechanical seals
•Higher coupling wear rates
Proper alignment is achieved when the centrelines of each shaft are co-linear when
the machine is under load and at normal operating temperatures. This is often
referred to as shaft-to-shaft alignment. In essence, the objective is to have a
straight line through the centres of all of the shafts of the machines in the train.
The SKF Shaft Alignment Tools TKSA 60 and TKSA 80 are rugged, wireless laser
shaft alignment tools that offer an easy and accurate method for adjusting two units
of rotating machines so that their shafts result in a straight line.

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Principle of Operation
The TKSA system uses a display unit and two measuring units. Both measuring
units possess a laser and a positioning detector. As the shafts are rotated through
an arc, any parallel misalignment or angular misalignment causes the two laser lines
to deflect from their initial relative position.
After a straightforward measuring procedure, positioning information for the two
measuring units is wirelessly communicated to the display unit, which calculates the
amount of shaft misalignment and advises corrective adjustments of the machine
feet.
If the shafts of a machine train are not co-linear when the machine is in operation,
they are by definition misaligned. While the actual shaft positions can be illustrated
in three-dimensional space and the centrelines can be defined mathematically, it is
easier to relate the relationship between shafts at the coupling as an offset, an angle,
or any combination of the two in the vertical and lateral axes.
Figure 1 - 1. Offset / Parallel Misalignment.
Figure 1 - 2. Angular Misalignment.
Machine Configuration
During the alignment procedure we will refer to the part of the machinery that will
be adjusted as the “moveable machine.” The other part will be referred to as the
“stationary machine.”

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Figure 1 - 3. Stationary and Movable Machines.
Measurement Positions
To define the various measurement positions during the alignment procedure, we
use the analogy of a clock as viewed from behind the movable machine. For
example, measuring units located in an upright position are defined as being at 12
o’clock, while 90 degrees left or right are defined as 9 and 3 o’clock respectively.
Figure 1 - 4. The Clock Analogy.
measuring unit on the stationary machine
measuring unit on the movable machine
movable machine
The above clock positions (9, 12, and 3 o’clock) are the most common for alignment
measurements, however, measurements can be taken from any clock position. Also,
while it is strongly recommended to take measurements that are 90 degrees apart,

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What are the TKSA 60 / 80 Alignment Systems?
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the TKSA 60 / 80 Alignment Tools will accept a minimum rotation angle of 30
degrees from the previous measurement position.
What are the TKSA 60 / 80 Alignment Systems?
The TKSA 60 / 80 Alignment Systems are used by machinery maintenance
personnel who wish to perform precision alignment of their rotating machinery, to
help reduce maintenance costs and downtime.
Both the TKSA 60 and the TKSA 80 Alignment Systems consists of three major
components:
•A TKSA 60 or TKSA 80 Display Unit. These display units contain the machinery
alignment software application that guides users through the precision
alignment process. These display units communicate wirelessly with the
system’s two measuring units.
•Two Measuring Units. These measuring units contain a laser, a sensor, and an
inclinometer and communicate with the display unit. This allows the display
unit’s software to calculate the relative positions of measuring unit sensors
during an alignment job.
•Measuring Unit mounting shaft fixtures, adjustable chains and rods for
mounting the two measuring units to the two shafts being aligned.
Two TKSA 60 / 80 Alignment Method Options
The TKSA 60 / 80 Alignment Tools provide two methods for performing alignment
inspections; Quick Alignment and Full Alignment jobs.
Quick Alignment
The Quick Alignment feature is designed to allow you to quickly perform an
alignment inspection on a motor / pump machine train. It differs from doing a “full”
alignment job in that, with Quick Alignments:
•You are limited to a motor / pump machine train only.
•You always perform the alignment inspection first, and then you are offered an
opportunity to perform other types of inspections after the alignment
inspection is complete (if additional inspections are enabled in the Settings
screen).
•If you select to perform additional inspections, you are not forced to perform
them in any specific order, although you will be warned if you attempt to do
something that is not good practice.
•Some alignment setup options are pre-selected, allowing you to start the
alignment job as quickly as possible.

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Full Alignment Jobs
Full alignment jobs require more setup at the beginning of the alignment job and
provide a more structured alignment job process.
With full alignment jobs:
•You can specify alignment inspections on machine trains other than motor /
pump machine trains, including machine trains consisting of more than two
machines.
•You determine which inspections will be performed at the start of the job setup
by selecting from the list of available inspections for the selected machine train.
•The order in which alignment and other selected inspections are carried out is
fixed, as there are specific reasons for the order imposed. The two main
reasons for the enforced order are:
- To make sure that the as-found condition for some inspections (e.g., bolt
torque) is not impacted by machinery alignment movement.
- Other causes of misalignment (e.g., shaft runout, soft foot, etc.) should be
corrected before correcting the alignment.
•The user has full control over specifying the configuration of each machine in
the train.
Standard Alignment Job Process
Regardless of whether you are performing a Quick Alignment or a Full Alignment job,
the general TKSA 60 / 80 alignment process is as follows:
Set up the job – set up the two alignment measuring units; input machinery
dimension information and alignment targets and tolerances.
Perform as-found inspections – perform initial measurements for the alignment
inspection and for other selected inspections.
View results – view initial inspection results and determine whether corrections are
required for each inspection.
Make corrections – if corrections are required, make corrections for each inspection
requiring correction.
Perform a final as-corrected alignment inspection – After all corrections are
made, re-inspect machine alignment to verify accuracy and record as-corrected
job results.
Save the Job – Save the job for historical reference and for use with future
alignment jobs.

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Technical Specifications
Complete System
Measure distance: Up to 10 m (33.0 ft.)
Relative humidity: 10 to 90%
Temperature range: –10 to +50 °C (14 to 122 °F)
TKSA 60 Weight (with case): 7.3 kg (16.1 lb.)
TKSA 80 Weight (with case) 7.64 kg (16.84 lb.)
Display Unit
TKSA 60 Display: 4.3 inch backlit color LCD, daylight viewable
TKSA 80 Display: 7 inch backlit color LCD, daylight viewable with touch screen and
keypad
Power: Rechargeable Li-ion battery and external power supply
Operating time on battery: Typical ten hours continuous operation
Storage memory: 64 MB
Housing: PC / ABS plastic with integrated lockable stand
TKSA 60 Dimensions (height x width x depth): 234 x 132 x 48 mm (9.2 x 5.2 x
1.9 in.)
TKSA 80 Dimensions (height x width x depth): 276 x 160 x 53 mm (10.9 x 6.3 x
2.1 in.)
TKSA 60 Weight: 680 g (23.9 oz.)
TKSA 80 Weight: 1,060 g (37.4 oz.)
Environment protection: IP 65
Connectivity: Low-power, industrial wireless network, 802.15.4 compliant
USB: Host v1.1, device v1.1
Drop test: 1,2 m (3.9 ft.) to MIL-STD-810F
Measuring Units (A, B)
Type of laser: Red diode laser
Laser wavelength: 635 nm
Laser safety class: Class II
Laser output power: <1 mW
Displacement measurement accuracy: ±5 um ±0.5%
Detector: Linear CCD with length 36 mm (1.4 in.)

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Relative accelerometer accuracy: ±0.1 ° at 24 °C (75 °F)
Relative accelerometer accuracy is the difference between the
angles reported by the two measurement units when held at the
same absolute angle.
Accelerometer resolution: 0.1 °
Thermal sensors: ±2 °C (±3.5 °F)
Housing material: Chassis, aluminum sides, glass filled PBT
Dimensions (height x width x depth): 96 x 83 x 36 mm (3.8 x 3.3 x 1.4 in.)
Weight: 326 g (11.5 oz.)
Environment protection: IP 65
Ambient light protection: Optical filtering and ambient light signal rejection
Power supply: 2x AA alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery
Rod / fixing bar
Length: 4 of 90 mm, 4 of 150 mm, can be screwed together to increase length
Standard shaft diameter
Up to 300 mm (11.8 in.)