Vibration Analyzer + Data Collector DC-23 User manual
Vibration Analyzer and Data Collector DC-23 is a portable battery powered dual channel device
used for condition monitoring purposes. It allows simultaneous measurements of a number of
parameters like vibration, rotation speed, etc.
Contents
Uses .................................................................................................................................................5
1. Kit............................................................................................................................................6
2. Specifications ..........................................................................................................................7
3. Description ..............................................................................................................................8
3.1. Front panel and controls..................................................................................................8
3.1.1. Description of the buttons .........................................................................................8
3.2. Connection sockets..........................................................................................................9
3.3. Switching on the DC-23 ................................................................................................10
3.4. Switching off the DC-23 ...............................................................................................11
3.5. Emergency shutdown ....................................................................................................11
4. Operation...............................................................................................................................12
4.1. General directions and safety precautions.....................................................................12
4.2. Transducers....................................................................................................................12
4.3. Connection to the PC.....................................................................................................12
4.4. User interface.................................................................................................................12
4.5. Getting started ...............................................................................................................14
4.5.1. The DC-23 setup......................................................................................................14
4.5.1.1. Inputs setup ......................................................................................................15
4.5.1.2. Test measurements setup..................................................................................18
4.5.1.3. Date and Time setup.........................................................................................19
4.5.1.4. Settings.............................................................................................................20
4.5.1.5. Measurement Settings......................................................................................21
5. Data collector mode. Route maps..........................................................................................22
5.1. Route maps....................................................................................................................22
5.2. Data collection...............................................................................................................22
5.3. Review Data ..................................................................................................................26
6. Analyzer mode.......................................................................................................................30
6.1. Analyzer.........................................................................................................................30
6.2. Measurements................................................................................................................30
6.3. Review measured data...................................................................................................32
7. Applications...........................................................................................................................37
7.1. Tachometer....................................................................................................................37
7.2. Balancing.......................................................................................................................37
7.2.1. Machine configuration ............................................................................................38
7.2.2. Balancing configuration..........................................................................................41
7.2.3. Initial vibration measurement .................................................................................41
7.2.4. Trial weight installation and trial runs ...................................................................44
7.2.5. Correction weight calculation.................................................................................45
7.2.6. Next trial weight installation and trial runs............................................................45
7.2.7. Next correction weight calculation .........................................................................46
7.2.8. Correction weight installation and final measurements .........................................47
7.2.9. Balancing report......................................................................................................49
7.3. Run-up \ Coast down.....................................................................................................50
7.4. Shock.............................................................................................................................52
8. Data exchange........................................................................................................................55
