SPM leonova emerald User manual

User guide
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User guide
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General instrument functions
Instrument data and functions, general settings, files and upgrades
General measurement functions
Measuring modes, recording, measuring rounds, display windows,
spectrum functions and order tracking
Measurement techniques always included
RPM, temperature, ISO 2372 vibration and stethoscope
Shock pulse measurement
SPM HD, SPM dBm/dBc, SPM HR/LR, SPM LR/HR HD and SPM Spectrum
Vibration mesurement
ISO 10816 vibration, HD ENV, EVAM vibration analysis, FFT with symptoms
Rotor balancing
Single plane balancing

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Safety notes
• The instrument is intended for professional, industrial process, and educational use only while taking
into consideration the technical specifications. The accessories may only be used for their respective
intended use as defined in this manual.
• The instrument and accessories must be connected only to voltages NOT exceeding 16 Vrms, 22.6 Vpeak
or 35 Vdc.
• Warning! Do not use within measurement categories CAT II, III, or IV (SS-EN 61010-031/61010-2-030).
The instrument must NOT be connected to MAINS circuits.
• This instrument is CAT I, with a transient overvoltage rating of 500 V, and it is intended for low energy
applications.
An external overcurrent protection device of maximum 10 A (suitable breaking capacity) must be used
if the measurement application is high energy (e.g. a high power battery used for standby sources).
• All istallations shall be in accordance with national regulations. Please observe the risk of earth
potential differences when using long cables.
• When measuring on machines in operation, ensure that no cables etc. can be caught in rotating parts
which can cause injury.
• For safety reasons, the measurement device must only be operated and maintenanced by properly
trained personnel.
• Service and repairs of the measurement device may only be performed by SPM authorized service
technician.
• When not in use, always keep the protective caps on the connector sockets to keep them clean.
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Contents
Leonova Emerald®.......................................................................3
Instrument overview............................................................... 4
Charge the battery pack ........................................................ 5
Start / Check battery status ................................................... 6
About Leonova....................................................................... 6
Navigation ............................................................................. 7
Defining shortcut keys and menu options.............................. 8
Reset...................................................................................... 9
Instrument calibration............................................................ 9
Main functions ...................................................................... 9
Instrument settings .............................................................. 10
General settings....................................................................11
Set date/time ...................................................................... 13
Register transducers ............................................................ 14
Default transducers ............................................................. 15
User defined transducers ..................................................... 16
Edit text and numbers.......................................................... 17
Select language ................................................................... 18
Change font, size and style .................................................. 18
Create measurement files .................................................... 19
Function and use.................................................................. 19
Order functions.................................................................... 20
Maintenance and repair ....................................................... 21
Replacement of Protection foil 16686 .................................. 21
Procedure for replacing or moving wrist strap..................... 21
Communication with the PC................................................. 22
Leonova service program..................................................... 22
Upgrade Leonova software.................................................. 23
Safety copies of Leonova files.............................................. 24
Reload safety copies of Leonova files .................................. 25
Upload and download files to PC......................................... 25
File management in Leonova ............................................... 26
List of icons.......................................................................... 27
Technical specifications........................................................ 28

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Leonova Emerald is a multi-function, hand-held data
collector/signal analyzer for monitoring and diagnos-
ing machine condition. The instrument is operated via
keypad and programmable function keys. Basic data
for the measurement set-up can be input manually or
downloaded from Condmaster®Ruby.
Leonova Emerald is always programmed for the meas-
uring techniques described in chapter C. Other diag-
nostic and analytic functions, for shock pulse measure-
ment, vibration measurement and rotor balancing, are
user selected.
This instruction describes the general instrument set-
tings and basic operations.
Supplied accessories
14661 Wrist strap
PRO52 Leonova Service Program
Optional accessories
16573 Optional battery pack
16644 Battery adapter unit, 100–240 V AC
CHA01 Battery charger incl. AC adapter, Euro-plug
CHA02 Battery charger incl. AC adapter, UK-plug
CHA03 Battery charger incl. AC adapter, US-plug
CHA04 Battery charger incl. AC adapter, AU-plug
93484 Car charger cable, 12 V
CAB94 Communication cable, USB -mini USB, 1m
16646 Shoulder strap with safety buckle
16675 Belt clip
16686 Protection foil for display
CAS25 Carrying case, plastic with foam insert
CAS28 Carrying case, soft, with modular insert
81468 Code lock, TSA approved, for CAS25
81469 Silica gel (moisture absorbent) spare for CAS25
The equipment listed above is part of the Leonova
instrument. In addition, transducers and measuring
cables are needed for the measurements. These are
bought separately, depending on which of the avail-
able measurement functions are implemented.
Leonova Emerald®
14661
CAS25
16675 CHA01/CHA02 /
CHA03/CHA04
CAS28

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Instrument overview
Position of RF
transponder for CondID
memory tags
Full colour screen
Wrist strap
(fastens left, right)
VIB: Vibration transducer
input, 8 pin Lemo connector
ARROW keys and ENTER
Power ON/OFF
SHIFT: capitals, options
M/S: start measurement/
save measurement
Strap holders Communication port,
mini USB
BACK
F1– F4: Function keys
MENU
Rechargeable battery pack
Headphones / headset,
3.5 mm stereo mini plug
SPM: Shock pulse
transducer input, mini coax
RPM: Input for RPM/temp
probe, NPN/PNP sensors incl.
12 VDC power supply and
stroboscope control,
5 pin Lemo connector
Hold and pull end of rubber
sleeve to detach Lemo
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Leonova is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion
battery pack which is easily replaceable during meas-
urement work. A warning for low battery comes up
before the instrument turns off. No data is lost, all data
is stored in the flash memory. Leonova has a built-in
backup battery that lasts >15 years.
The battery pack in a new instrument has to be charged
before use. To release the battery pack, lift and turn
the locking screw (A), then pull out the battery pack
from the instrument.
NOTE: It is recommended to charge the battery pack at
least once a month. The reason for this is that the cells
can not withstand being fully discharged completely.
Battery Charger
The battery charger unit with AC adapter, CHA01/
02/03/04, provides 9.3V/1.33A. The AC adapter is
specified for 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz. Do not use
any other type of charger or AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter (100 - 240 V AC) to the charg-
er unit (B) and place the battery pack in the charger
unit.
The charger unit can also be connected to 12V power
in a car via the car charger cable 93484.
A green LED on front of the charger indicates that
power is connected. CHARGE (red LED) lights up dur-
ing charging. READY (green LED) lights up when the
battery is fully recharged.
A full recharge can take up to 4 hours. The maximum
battery capacity is 5200 mAh. ‘Power low’ warning is
given at 25%.
Measuring results are default stored in the flash
memory and will not be erased if battery is low.
Battery Adapter 16644
Leonova can be connected to 100 - 240 VAC via an
optional battery adapter, SPM 16644, when using i.g.
long time recording. Replace the battery pack in Le-
onova with the battery adapter and connect it to the
AC adapter.
Charge the battery pack
Only the provided battery
charger may be used with
the Leonova.
!
POWER
CHARGE
READY
AC adapter
Charger Unit
A
Battery Adapter
SPM 16644
AC adapter
B

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Start / Check battery status
Leonova is started with the ON/OFF key. The display
will shut down when not used within 10 minutes (de-
fault setting) and the Leonova goes to “sleep mode”.
By pressing the ON/OFF key the Leonova immedi-
ately will go to “sleep mode”. To leave sleep mode
and resume work in the last position, press the ON/
OFF key.
POWER OFF is automatic when not used within 30
minutes (default setting).
Times for “power off” and “sleep mode” can be
changed under MENU ‘Settings’ (see later in this
chapter).
A battery status icon is placed in the upper right
corner.
About Leonova
The file ‘About Leonova’ contains important infor-
mation on the software status.
The license number and serial number belongs to
the instrument. All upgrades concerning program
versions and functions are connected with it. The
package number is a running number of update
operations.
When ordering new functions, these are delivered
as a text file ‘Leonova.txt’. Each such order has a
running package number and is individual for the
instrument. The files can only be loaded in package
order, see ‘Leonova Service program’.
To open the ‘About Leonova’ file, press MENU, se-
lect ‘About Leonova’ (1) with UP/DOWN arrow keys
and press ENTER.
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Navigation
The navigation keys are:
• F1toF4arefunctionkeysusedtoselect
functions displayed on the screen above the
keys. The functions change in various modes.
• MENUisusedtoaccessmorefunctions
and settings. The menu changes in various
modes.
• M/Sisusedtostartmeasurementandto
save the result after measurement.
• TheARROWkeysmovewithinthedisplay
window or in a popup window.
• ENTERopens/activatesahighlighteditem.It
also closes functions and confirms changes.
• BACKswitchesbacktopreviouswindow.
• SHIFTisusedtoprovidealternatefunctions
in the function bar.
This is the general rule. Details are explained
under the function description.
The Leonova main screen is divided into
three areas:
• themenubar(1)
• thedisplaywindow(2)
• thefunctionbar(3).
The function bar shows actions controlled by
the function keys F1 to F4.
The functionality of the keys F1 to F4 can be
changed to your personal settings (see next
side).
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Measure /
Save
ShiftBack
Menu
Function keys
ON / OFF
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Arrow keys
and enter

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Defining shortcut keys and menu options
The functionality of the keys F1 to F4 can be
modified to personal shortcuts. These settings
apply to all measurement modes.
• OpenameasurementfunctionandpressMENU.
• PresstheMENUkeyandholddownfor3
seconds to enter the ‘Modify mode’ (1).
• MarkalineinthelistwithUP/DOWNandopen
the shortcut key list (2) with F1.
• Selectasuitableshortcutkeyinthelistand
press OK.
You can change order and make the options in
the MENU window visible/unvisible and insert
separators between them.
To make a menu option visible/unvisible, mark the
option with UP/DOWN and press F2.
To move a menu option in the list, mark the line
with UP/DOWN and press F3. Move the option
with F1/F2.
Pressing MENU in the ‘Modify menu’ (1) will open
a window (3) where you can place a separator
between the menu options.
Select ‘Undo changes’ to return to the default
instrument settings.
Pressing BACK switches back to previous window
and will save your settings.
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a. FILE: Communication, measurement files saved by the user.
b. RPM: RPM measurement.
c. SPM: All shock pulse measurement techniques.
d. VIBRATION: All vibration measurement techniques.
e. USER DEFINED: Temperature measurement, User defined (manual input)
f. BALANCING: Single plain rotor balancing.
a b c d e f
Main functions
The menu bar at the top of the screen opens six display windows, each containing a number of files.
Functions marked grey are not implemented in your Leonova version and can not be opened.
Navigate in the menu bar with F1 (previous) and F2 (next).
Select function in the display window with the ARROW keys and open with ENTER.
In case of instrument malfunction, you should remove the battery pack to perform a hardware reset.
This will erase all data in the RAM memory.
Do not open the instrument casing. Service on Leonova may only be carried out by specially trained
personnel authorized by SPM.
Reset
Instrument calibration
An instrument calibration, e. g. for the purpose of com-
pliance with ISO quality standard requirements, is recom-
mended once per year. The calibration is made at the
Authorized Service Establishments.
The calibration reminder icon (1) in the upper right cor-
ner of the display shows when the Leonova is used for
the recommended period and is to be sent to a by SPM
authorized service establishment in your local area.
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Instrument settings
The seven files in the ‘Settings’ window contain the
general instrument settings. With a new Leonova,
the first task is to check the available functions and
to adjust the instrument.
Press SHIFT+F3 to open the instrument settings
window, or press the MENU key and select ‘Settings’
with the UP/DOWN arrow keys. Open with ENTER.
In the ‘Settings’ window, select file with the UP/
DOWN arrow keys, open with ENTER or F1.
When the appropriate settings are made, press the
MENU key. Select ‘Previous’ or ‘Next’ with F1/F2 to
make additional settings. Press the BACK key to save
the instrument settings and quit settings mode.
These are the files:
• Generalsettings,amenuforseveralfunctions.
Select units: the default is mm, °C, Hz.
dB mode: scale in dB for the y-scale in spectrum.
Icons: show large/small icons.
Layout: measuring point tree layout, preview live
spectrum, show theoretical symptoms.
Automatic save: Prompt to save after measure-
ment.
Balancing: select ounce, counter rotational de-
grees and output unit (ACC, VEL, DISP).
Screen: Adjust brightness.
Power saving: Adjust time for ‘sleep mode’ and
automatic ‘power off’.
• Date/time:Adjustwhenneeded.
• Tansducers:Registeryourtransducer(s).Attention!Allvaluesmustbetakenfromthetrans-
ducer’s calibration card.
• Language:Chooseamongavailablelanguages.
• Fonts:Selecttextpresentation.
• Createdefaultfiles:Createstheinitialfilesneededtousethemeasuringfunctions.
• Functionanduse:Showsavailablefunctions.

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General settings
The files under ‘Settings’ cannot be moved, re-
named or deleted. Select with UP/DOWN arrow
keys, open with ENTER.
‘General settings’ has its own menu bar (1).
Select tab (1) with F1/F2. Move in the list with the
UP/DOWN arrow keys, mark/unmark with ENTER.
Marking the box (2) changes from mm to
inch, acceleration in g, from °C to °F and
from Hz (Hertz = cycles per second) to
CPM (cycles per minute, similar to rpm).
Marking a dB mode (3) will change the y-
scale to decibell.
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‘Use temporary file’ will save the round temporary
while saving.
‘Preview live spectrum’ will show spectrum in real
time.
‘Low resolution warning’ when the resolution is
too low for an accurate result.
‘Possible to determine rpm from spectrum’ makes
it possible to get the rpm by setting out a marker
in the spectrum.
‘Default FFT calculation for SPM HD’ is normally
selected. If turned off it affects all SPM HD and
LR/HR HD assignments.
When ‘Large icons’ (4) is not marked,
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This selection (1) affects the measure-
ment window.
‘Measuring point name . .’ repeats the name on a
separate line.
Settings for the ‘Measure All’ function: Show
‘Measure All’ on separate line, show ‘Measure All’
information dialog and open summary view after
‘Measure All’ measurement.
‘Display colours . .’ displays the evaluation icon
for each listed measuring technique.
‘Automatic save . .’ opens a ‘Save yes - no’ win-
dow immediately after a measurement.
‘Counter rotational degrees’ means that angles
are measured opposite to the direction the rotor
is moving.
‘Ounce’ changes weights from grams to ounces.
‘Output unit’, selected from a list (2), is the unit of
the vibration measurement (acceleration, velocity
or displacement).
These selections concern ‘Balancing’.
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Display setting.
You can change the backlight brightness (1). In-
crease or decrease with LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys.
You can name your instrument (2). The name ap-
pears when communicating with the computer.
If you have not named the instrument the instru-
ment serial number will be displayed.
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Set date/time
Before measuring with Leonova, update the
internal clock. The measurements time data is of
great importance when transferred to Condmas-
ter.
To make the update, open ‘Date/Time’ (4) under
‘MENU/Settings’. Select the date field and press
ENTER. Select month with F2/F3 and navigate
with the arrow keys to select date (5). Press F1
to save.
To set the time (6), select the time field and
press ENTER. Use LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to
change field and UP/DOWN to change value.
Press F1 (OK) to save.
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Power saving.
You can adjust the time for ‘sleep mode’ (3). The
display will shut down when not used within this
setting. ‘Power off’ (4) will shut down the instru-
ment completely when not used within this time.
Select with UP/DOWN and confirm with ENTER.
To disable the automatic power off, leave it blank
(none). Remember to reset a value in order to turn
off the instrument.
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Register transducers
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3
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4
Transducer type SPM 40000/42000/44000 is added automati-
cally in the register and can not be edited or deleted. The instru-
ment can also work with SPM DuoTech transducers and any other
transducer of IEPE (integrated electronic piezoelectric) type with
voltage output. Transducers of not IEPE type which do not require
power supply, like velocimeters, can also be used. The ‘IEPE type’
has then to be set to ‘No’.
To register a new transducer, open ‘Settings’ with SHIFT+F3. Se-
lect ‘Transducers’ (1) to open the register (2).
Select ‘New’ (3) with the F1 key, then input the following data.
Press F1 to save the settings and close with the BACK key.
The min. and max. bias voltage (5) is needed for the TLQ
test (Transducer Line Quality test, returning ‘TLT error. Bias
value out of range’ when the measured voltage is above the
max. bias voltage or below the min. bias voltage.
The actual sensitivity of the individual transducer is writ-
ten on its calibration card. This data should always be input
in the transducer register. When several transducers are in
use, they should be marked to assure that the readings are
calibrated.
Name: A descriptive name. It will be shown
on the list of transducers.
Input type: Type of transducer; vibration
transducer, DuoTech or user defined.
Setup of user defined (4), see page
A:16.
Type: The measured vibration parameter,
either ACC (acceleration), VEL
(velocity) or DISP (displacement).
Sensitivity: The transducer’s nominal sensitivity
in the displayed unit (which depends
on the input under ‘Type’). Select
‘User defined’ (4) for other types of
transducers, eg. current clamp.
Max. frequency: The transducer’s upper frequency
range.
IEPE type: YES or NO. ‘Yes’ opens the next
three lines.
Min. bias range: The lower working voltage.
Max. bias range: The upper working voltage.
Settling time: Stabilizing time for the transducer
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5
4
Default transducers for shock pulse and
vibration measuring techniques are set up via
the transducer register. Default transducer
is the active transducer when ‘Portable’
transducer is selected under ‘Measuring point
data’.
Press SHIFT+F3 to open ‘Settings’. Select
‘Transducers’ and press F1 (OK) to open the
transducer register (1).
Press F4 (2) to open the window ‘Default trans-
ducers’ (3). To select a default transducer for
a measuring technique, mark a technique and
press F1 (OK). Active transducer will be shown
(4).
To change transducer, press ENTER to open
the list of registered transducers (5). Mark a
name on the list and press F1 (OK) to confirm.
The new transducer is shown in the window
(4). Press F1 (OK) to confirm and close with the
BACK key.
To select default transducers for the balancing
function, mark ‘Balancing’ in the window ‘De-
fault transducers’ (3). Press ENTER and register
the transducer (6) to be used.
To see or edit transducer data, mark its name
in the transducer register (1) and press F2
‘Edit’ (7). You can edit the transducer’s data
and change the transducer name. Mark a line
in the register with the arrow keys, open the
keyboard with ENTER and edit the data. Press
F1 to save the settings and close with the
BACK key.
When standing in a measuring round, you can
press SHIFT+F4 to jump to the default trans-
ducer setting which can be useful if you need
to change default transducer for a measuring
point.
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User defined transducers
Other types than vibration transducers can be
used, e.g. amp clamp, pressure and flow sensors,
that connects to the VIB input. These are set up in
the transducer register as ‘User defined’ transduc-
ers.
To register a user defined transducer, open ‘Set-
tings’ with SHIFT+F3. Select ‘Transducers’ to open
the register (1).
Select ‘New’ with the F1 key, then input the fol-
lowing data:
Name: A descriptive name.
It will be shown on the list
of transducers.
Type: Select ‘User defined’.
User defined, name: The measured parameter.
User defined, unit: The measured unit.
Sensitivity: The transducer’s nominal
sensitivity in mV / measured
unit.
IEPE type: Select ‘No’.
Press F1 to save the settings and close with the
BACK key.
To select the ‘User defined’ transducer’ as default
transducer, press F4 and select ‘Vibration’ (2).
Press ENTER and select ‘Pressure transducer’, as
in the example (3).
For EVAM assignments, both ‘Time signal unit’
and ‘Spectrum unit’ have to be set to “User de-
fined” (4).
Note! When ‘Time signal unit’ is set to ‘User
defined’, the “User defined, name” and “User
defined, unit” must be exactly the same as the
corresponding parameters for the transducer in
order to be able to perform a measurement. In the
example beside, the name “Pressure” and the unit
“Bar” (5) are the same as for the transducer (6).
To edit the transducer data, press F3 to open the
transducer register.
When using a ‘User defined’ transducer the ‘RMS’,
‘Peak’ and ‘Peak to peak’ values are shown in the
result window ( 7). The graphs are displayed in the
selected units.
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