SKF GX Series Microlog® Data Collector/Analyzer Supports the GX-M, GX-S, GX-E and GX-Z2 Series Microlog Systems Firmware Version 2.0 (GX-E v 1.10) User Manual Part No 32200800-EN Revision A User Manual Read this manual before using this product Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury, damage to the product, or incorrect readings Keep this manual in a safe location for future reference Copyright © 2010 by SKF Reliability Systems All rights reserved 5271 Viewridge Court., San Diego, CA 92123-1841 USA Telephone: (858) 496-3400, Fax: (858) 496-3531 Customer Service: 1-800-523-7514 SKF Reliability Systems 5271 Viewridge Court San Diego, CA 92123 USA Telephone +1 (858) 496-3400 FAX +1 (858) 496-3531 For technical support, contact: TSG-Americas@skf.com (North America, South America, and Asia) or TSG-EMEA@skf.com for customers in EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Visit us at our web site www.skf.com/cm Please take a moment to register your product at www.skf.com/cm/register to receive exclusive benefits offered only to our registered customers, including receiving technical support, tracking your proof of ownership, and staying informed about upgrades and special offers (Please visit our website for more details on these benefits.) 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FOREGOING WERE FORESEEABLE OR THAT SKF WAS ADVISED AS TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, LOSS, COST, OR EXPENSE; AND (c) NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY SKF TO MAKE ANY FURTHER OR CONTRARY INDEMNITIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ON BEHALF OF SKF THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS OF LIABILITY SHALL BE MADE APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF ANY PRODUCT BY SKF TO THE FURTHEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW The exclusive remedies provided in this limited warranty shall not be deemed to have failed of their essential purpose so long as SKF is willing and able to perform to the extent and in the manner prescribed in this limited warranty ® SKF, MARLIN, Microlog and Multilog are registered trademarks of the SKF Group CM-F0001 EN Revision Q, March 2009 Table of Contents Introduction to the SKF GX Series Microlog About This Manual 1-1 What is the GX Series Microlog System? 1-4 The GX Series Microlog Main Screen 1-7 GX Series Microlog Buttons and Keypad 1-9 How to Use the Buttons and Keypad 1-10 Battery Operations 1-15 Microlog System Connections 1-18 SD and PC Memory Card Operation 1-21 How to Perform a Reset on Your Microlog 1-22 GX Series Microlog Specifications 1-23 How to Set Up Your GX Series Microlog System Settings 2-1 Global Measurement Settings 2-4 Troubleshooting 2-10 The GX Series Microlog ROUTE Data Collection Overview 3-1 How to Download and Upload ROUTEs and ROUTE Data with the GX Series Microlog 3-2 Selecting Operators 3-6 The Route Manager 3-6 How to Collect ROUTE Measurements 3-7 Viewing Dynamic Measurement Data 3-15 How to View POINT Setup Information .3-23 How to Collect Process Measurements .3-23 How to Attach Coded Notes 3-25 Speed Tagging 3-26 Using a Temporarily Attached Pickup 3-28 Hints for Efficient Data Collection 3-29 Spectral Banding 3-30 Multi-Point Automation (MPA) .3-30 How to Review Collected Data 3-32 Microlog – GX Series User Manual TOC - The Non ROUTE Module Overview 4-1 Non ROUTE Mode Operations 4-1 How to Collect Pre-set Non ROUTE Measurements 4-3 How to Collect “User” Defined Non-ROUTE Data 4-6 How to Set Up HFD Measurements 4-12 How to Review Non-ROUTE Measurement Data 4-12 Two Channel Analyzer Module A Overview A-1 Two Channel Operation - Instrument Details .A-2 Two Channel Operation - Measurement Types A-2 How to Review Two Channel Non-ROUTE Data A-13 Viewing POINT Information A-16 Machinery Balancing Module B Microlog Balancing Overview B-1 Single-Plane Balancing Overview B-1 How to Set Up the Microlog for a Single-Plane Procedure B-3 How to Perform a Single-Plane Procedure B-8 Two-Plane Balancing Procedure Overview B-20 How to Set Up a Two-Plane Procedure B-22 How to Perform a Two-Plane Procedure B-25 Static-Couple Balancing Procedure Overview B-37 How to Set Up a Static-Couple Procedure B-38 How to Perform a Static-Couple Procedure B-38 Bump Test Module C Microlog Bump Test Overview C-1 To Perform a Bump Test C-2 Data Recorder Module D Overview D-1 How to Set Up a Data Recording Measurement D-2 Previewing the Measurement D-5 Recording the Measurement D-6 Saving Recorder Data D-7 TOC - Microlog – GX Series User Manual Run Up / Coast Down Module E Overview E-1 How to Set Up a RUCD Measurement E-2 Recording the Measurement E-5 Displaying Acquired Data E-7 Saving RUCD Data E-28 Frequency Response Function Module F Overview .F-1 Additional Background Information F-1 How to Set Up an FRF Measurement F-2 Recording the Measurement F-5 Field Calibration F-9 Saving FRF Data F-11 ATEX Zone Safety Instructions G Overview G-1 Safety information and Instructions G-1 Accessories G-4 Microlog – GX Series User Manual TOC - ATEX Zone Safety Instructions Accessories Scandisk Microlog – GX Series User Manual Secure Digital Card SDSDx-yyy G-5 Appendix H Function Keys Main Screen Help About Data Collection Screen Route Manager Overall Read OK Select Program Escape to Program Manager Highlighted point Data Collection Open Highlighted Route Store Data F1 Help Review Config Screen Help F2 Update Card Select Help/ Return to index Go to Highlight ed Point Info Nonroute Reset highlighted route Manual Entry F3 About Notes Delete highlighted route Notes Escape to Main Screen Escape to Previous Screen Escape to Data Collection Screen Help Help Help Screen Î Key Press Ð F4 Shift (0) + F1 Shift (0) + F2 Shift (0) + F3 Shift (0) + F4 Route instructio ns (If present) Escape to previous screen Info in More detail Escape to Program Manager Cont- Cont- Cont- Cont- Cont- Cont- Cont+ Cont+ Cont+ Cont+ Cont+ Cont+ Config Escape to Data Collection Screen Up Move to Icon Above Scroll up Scroll up Move to above Set/Machine/ Point Move to route below Down Move to Icon Below Scroll Down Scroll down Move to below Set/Machine/ Point Move to route above Left Move to Icon on Left Move to Icon on Right Right Numeric Go up a level Drill down to next level Open Highlighted route Select Icon Manual Entry +/Dot +/- on Manual Entry Battery Level Microlog – GX Series User Manual Battery Level Battery Level On Manual Entry H-1 Function Keys Accessories Screen Signature Notes Off tour Off tour User (F2) Configuration Instrument Setup Read OK Store Data or pause Selects/ Deselects Notes Start selected Measurement (icon) Start selected Measurement Apply Apply F1 1x RPM Review Help Help Help F2 Retake Saves Note(s) Selected F3 Notes F4 Escape to Data Collection Screen Escape to previous screen Bring up text entry notes box Shift (0) + F1 Shift (0) + F2 Shift (0) + F3 Shift (0) + F4 Help Help Cont- Cont- Extension Manager Cont- Cont+ Cont+ Cont+ View Configuration Screen Î Key Press Ð User Defined Off Tour Menu Screen Escape to Tour Screen Default Re-sets all settings Bksp Backspace for editing Escape to Tour Screen Cont- Back Space (delete) Cont+ Apply Apply (Save Settings) Up Decrease Y-Axis Move to Previous Note Move to Icon Above Move to setting/option Above Move to Previous Setting Move to Previous Setting Down Increase Y-Axis Move to Next Note Move to Icon Below Move to setting/option Below Move to Next Setting Move to Next Setting Left Move cursor Left Move to Icon on Left Closes setting Close Setting Once edited Close Setting Once edited Right Move Cursor Right Move to Icon on Right Open setting Open Setting to edit Open Setting to edit Input for alpha/ numeric fields Input for alpha/ numeric fields For setting (Negative) - Values For setting (Negative) Values Input for alpha/ numeric fields For setting (Negative) Values Battery Level Numeric +/- Dot H-2 Jumps to note Expand/ Compress Signature Toggle between Expand & Compress Battery Level Battery Level Microlog – GX Series User Manual Glossary of Terms Acceleration - The time rate of change of velocity Acceleration measurements are usually made with accelerometers Accelerometer - A sensor whose output is directly proportional to acceleration Alarm Setpoint - Any value beyond which is considered unacceptable or dangerous to machinery operation Alignment - A condition whereby the axes of machine components are either coincident, parallel, or perpendicular, according to design requirements Amplitude - The magnitude of dynamic motion or vibration Expressed in terms of peak-to-peak, zero-to-peak, or RMS Asynchronous - Vibration components that are not related to rotating speed Averaging - In a dynamic signal analyzer, digitally averaging several measurements to improve statistical accuracy or to reduce the level of random asynchronous components Axial - In the same direction as the shaft centerline Axial Vibration - Vibration which is in line with a shaft centerline Axis - The reference plane used in plotting routines The X-axis is the frequency plane The Y-axis is the amplitude plane Balancing - A procedure for adjusting the radial mass distribution of a rotor so that the centerline of the mass approaches the geometric centerline of the rotor Band-Pass Filter - A filter with a single transmission band extending from lower to upper cutoff frequencies The width of the band is determined by the separation of frequencies at which amplitude is attenuated by dB (0.707) Bandwidth - The spacing between frequencies at which a band-pass filter attenuates the signal by dB Baseline Spectrum - A vibration spectrum taken when a machine is in good operating condition; used as a reference for monitoring and analysis Microlog – GX Series User Manual Baud Rate - Adjustable serial communication transfer rate Measured in bits per second Bit - Smallest unit of computer information storage Equivalent to a choice of a one or a zero Byte - A unit of computer information storage usually equal to eight bits or one character Center Frequency - For a bandpass filter, the center of the transmission band Centerline Position - The average location, relative to the radial bearing centerline, of the shaft dynamic motion Channel - A sensor and the instrumentation hardware and related software required to display its output signal Condition Monitoring - Determining the condition of a machine by interpretation of measurements taken either periodically or continuously while the machine is running CPM - Cycles per minute CPS - Cycles per second Also referred to as Hertz (Hz) Critical Speeds - In general, any rotating speed which is associated with high vibration amplitude Often the rotor speeds which correspond to natural frequencies of the system Cycle - One complete sequence of values of a periodic quantity Displacement - The change in distance or position of an object relative to a reference Download - Transferring information to the measurement device from the host computer Enable - To activate Engineering Units - Physical units in which a measurement is expressed, such as in/sec, micrometers, or mils Selected by the user EU - See ENGINEERING UNITS External Sampling - In a DSA refers to control of data sampling by a multiplied tachometer signal Provides a stationary display of vibration with changing speed Fast Fourier Transform - A calculation method of converting a time waveform to a frequency display that shows the relationship of discrete frequencies and their amplitudes Field - One data item Examples of fields are POINT Type, Description, etc Glossary - Filter - An electronic device designed to pass or reject a specific frequency band FFT - See Fast Fourier Transform Flat Top Window - DSA window function which provides the best amplitude accuracy for measuring discrete frequency components Frequency - The repetition rate of a periodic event, usually expressed in cycles per second (Hz), cycles per minute (CPM), revolutions per minute (RPM), or multiples of running speed (orders) Orders are commonly referred to as 1X for running speed, 2X for twice running speed, and so on Frequency Domain - An FFT graph (amplitude vs frequency) Free Running - A term used to describe the operation of an analyzer or processor which operates continuously at a fixed rate, not in synchronism with some external reference event Frequency Range - The frequency range (bandwidth) over which a measurement is considered valid Usually refers to upper frequency limit of analysis, considering zero as the lower analysis limit Gap - (See Probe Gap.) Global Bearing Defect - Relatively large damage on a bearing element Hanning Window - DSA window function that provides better frequency resolution than the flat top window, but with reduced amplitude accuracy Hertz (Hz) - Cycles per second CPM/60 Hierarchy - A method of organizing equipment into logical groups or physical areas for ease of access in the @ptitude Analyst database This format consists of Main SETs, Sub-SETs, machines, and measurement POINTs High Pass Filter - A filter with a transmission band starting at a lower cutoff frequency and extending to (theoretically) infinite frequency Imbalance - A condition such that the mass of a shaft and its geometric centerlines not coincide Keyphasor Phase Reference Sensor - A signal used in rotating machinery measurements, generated by a sensor Glossary - observing a once-per-revolution event (Keyphasor is a Bently-Nevada trade name.) Linear Averaging - In a DSA, averaging of time records that results in reduction of asynchronous components Lines - Common term used to describe the filters of a DSA (e.g., 400 line analyzer) Low Pass Filter - A filter whose transmission band extends from an upper cutoff frequency down to DC Multi-Parameter Monitoring - A condition monitoring method that uses various monitoring technologies to best monitor machine condition Natural Frequency - The frequency of free vibration of a system The frequency at which an undamped system with a single degree of freedom will oscillate upon momentary displacement from its rest position Orbit - The path of shaft centerline motion during rotation Overlap Processing - The concept of performing a new analysis on a segment of data in which only a portion of the signal has been updated (some old data, some new data) Peak Spectra - A frequency domain measurement where, in a series of spectral measurements, the one spectrum with the highest magnitude at a specified frequency is retained Phase - A measurement of the timing relationship between two signals, or between a specific vibration event and a keyphasor pulse Phase Reference - A signal used in rotating machinery measurements, generated by a sensor observing a once-per-revolution event Phase Response - The phase difference (in degrees) between the filter input and output signals as frequency varies; usually expressed as lead and lag referenced to the input Phase Spectrum - Phase frequency diagram obtained as part of the results of a Fournier transform POINT - Defines a machinery location at which measurement data is collected and the measurement type Microlog – GX Series User Manual Probe - An eddy-current sensor, although sometimes used to describe any vibration sensor Probe Gap - The physical distance between the face of an eddy probe tip and the observed surface The distance can be expressed in terms of displacement (mils, micrometers) or in terms of voltage (millivolts), which is the value of the (negative) dc output signal and is an electronic representation of the physical gap distance Standard polarity convention dictates that a decreasing gap results in an increasing (less negative) output signal; increasing gap produces a decreasing (more negative) output signal Radial - Direction perpendicular to the shaft centerline Radial Position -The average location, relative to the radial bearing centerline, of the shaft dynamic motion Radial Vibration - Vibration which is perpendicular to a shaft's centerline Resonance - The condition of vibration amplitude and phase change response caused by a corresponding system sensitivity to a particular forcing frequency A resonance is typically identified by a substantial amplitude increase, and related phase shift RMS - The square root of the sum of a set of squared instantaneous values ROUTE - A measurement POINT collection sequence Run Up/Run Down - The monitoring of machinery conditions during a start up or shut down process Sensitivity - The ratio of magnitude of an output to the magnitude of a quantity measured Also the smallest input signal to which an instrument can respond Microlog – GX Series User Manual Sensor - A transducer which senses and converts a physical phenomenon to an analog electrical signal Setpoint - (See alarm setpoint.) Signal Analysis - Process of extracting information about a signal's behavior in the time domain and/or frequency domain Describes the entire process of filtering, sampling, digitizing, computation, and display of results in a meaningful format Spectrum - A display of discrete frequencies and their amplitudes Spectrum Analyzer - An instrument which displays the frequency spectrum of an input signal Thermocouple - A temperature sensing device comprised of two dissimilar metal wires which, when thermally affected (heated or cooled), produce a change in electrical potential Time Domain - A dynamic amplitude vs time graph Time Waveform - (See Waveform.) Transducer - A device which translates a physical quantity into an electrical output Trend - The measurement of a variable vs time Trigger - Any event which can be used as a timing reference Upload - Transferring data from the measuring device to the host computer Vibration - The behavior of a machine's mechanical components as they react to internal or external forces Magnitude of cyclic motion; may be expressed as acceleration, velocity, or displacement Defined by frequency and timebased components Waveform - A presentation or display of the instantaneous amplitude of a signal as a function of time Glossary - Index wav file D-1 1x RPM 3-16 2 channel spectrum data collection A-8 2-channel See two channel 30/30 rule B-10 A accel, pre-set measurement 4-4 accel-time, pre-set measurement 4-4 acquire RUCD data E-2 acquisition 2-5 active spectrum E-22 activesync 1-21, 2-2, 2-3 alarm indicators 3-30 bands 3-30 overall alarm 3-30 peak alarms 3-30 all backup option C-6 all delete option C-7 alphanumeric keypad 1-14 Analysis and Reporting module 1-7 ARM 1-7 arrow buttons 1-10, 3-9 data display screens 1-13 hierarchy list screens 1-12 main screen 1-11 setup screens 1-11 ATEX Zone G-1 audio file D-1 audio recording E-1, E-7 auto advance 2-5, 3-10 autoranging 2-6 averages 4-10 averaging, fast 2-5 Microlog – GX Series User Manual B backing up D-7 backing up stored readings C-5 balancing 1-5, B-1 30/30 rule B-10 combining weights B-16 estimating trial weight B-17 loading a saved job B-19 manual entry B-5 quasi-static See balancing saving your job B-4, B-18 setup B-3 single-plane B-1 splitting weights B-12 static-couple B-37 summary screens B-15 trigger B-1 two-plane B-20 two-plane setup B-22 battery charging 1-16, 1-17 installation 1-16 operations 1-16 replacement 1-17 replacing 1-17 status 1-16 temperatures 1-17 baud rate 3-2 bias check 3-29 bin zeroing 4-11 Bode plot E-9 display E-10 setup E-9 bump test C-1 function buttons C-2 recall C-1, C-3 review C-4 review data C-1 save settings C-2, C-4 saving C-4 saving results C-4 buttons 1-10 arrow 1-10 enter 1-10 function 1-10 shift 1-10, 1-14 Index - C ch1 & Tacho D-3 ch1 type D-4 chapter overview 1-3 clipped signal D-5, E-5 coded notes 3-25 collecting data 3-7 color display 1-7 communication connections 1-18 set up 3-2 communications parameters 3-2 config screen 2-4 acquisition 2-5 auto advance 2-5 fast averaging 2-5 fill spectrum 2-8 frequency units 2-5 hist data review 2-9 historical data collect 2-9 memory 2-8 route ICP 2-7 configuration screen 2-4 connect button 2-2 connections 1-18 coupling 1-19 fischer 1-19 coupling 4-8 cross channel phase A-10 data collection A-10 display screen A-12 measurement setup A-10 phase tables A-12 review A-16 current point info 3-23 cursor peak 3-17 two channel 3-21, A-13 D data transfer 3-2 data collection 3-29 cross channel phase A-10, A-12 dual spectrum A-8 dual time waveform A-8 MPA measurements 3-31 Index - non-route 4-1 orbit A-6 process measurements 3-23 retaking measurements 3-28 route 3-7 skipping measurements 3-28 data display expand 3-21, A-13 full scale adjustments 3-21, A-13 phase tables A-12 two channel cursor 3-21, A-13 date format 2-3 date setting 2-3 delete saved meas C-7 deleting a route 2-8 deleting all routes 2-8 deleting meas D-7, E-28, F-11 description, MPA point 3-30 detection 4-8 display format 4-8 display screen printing 1-14 download 1-18, 1-21 downloading 3-2 dual channel See two channel dual measurements A-8 collection A-8 display options A-8 setup A-8 dual spectrum data display screen A-9 measurement setup A-8 review A-15 dual time waveform data display screen A-9 measurement setup A-8 review A-15 dynamic measurements 3-15 review 3-34 spectral display screen 3-15 time waveform display screens 3-18 E enter buttons 1-10 enveloped accel, pre-set measurement 4-5 error messages 3-27 ext trig slope 4-11 Microlog – GX Series User Manual F H fast averaging 2-5 FFT Show / Hide button 2-5 FFT spectral banding 3-30 field analysis features 3-17 filter 4-9, A-3 firmware version number 1-7, 1-9 fischer connectors 1-19 fmax 4-9 values 3-5 font size 2-3 Freq Range D-4 FRF calibration F-9 equipment setup F-2 function buttons F-4 hammer F-2 recall F-3, F-5 review data F-3 save settings F-4 setup F-4 taking data mode F-7 function buttons 1-10, 2-2 about button 1-9 bump test screen C-2 FRF F-4 help button 1-9 manual data entry display screen 3-25 non-route mode 4-2 orbit display screen A-6 overview 1-9 process display screen 3-24 recorder screen D-2 route 3-9 route manager 3-7 RUCD E-3 spectral display screen 3-16 time waveform display screen 3-19 update card button 1-9 user screen 4-6 hammer F-2 hammer test C-1 hard reset 1-22 harmonic markers 3-17 hazardous area 1-21 headphones 3-13 help button 1-9 screen 1-9 HFD 3-14, 4-9, 4-12 Hide button FFT Show / Hide 2-5 hierarchy 3-1 navigation 3-8 high pass filter 2-7 high res, pre-set measurement 4-3 high-pass filter 4-9 historical data configure 2-9 purge 2-8 review 3-38 save 3-13 view multiple 3-38 view single 3-38 waterfall plot 3-38 G gE, pre-set measurement 4-5 global measurement settings 2-4 graph scaling adjustment, y-axis 3-17 GX Series Microlog system 1-4 Microlog – GX Series User Manual I ICP 2-7 independent autoranging A-13 indicators, LCD 1-5 infrared data association 2-2 initialize 2-3, 2-8 input D-3 input channel 4-8 input channels two channel operation A-2 input devices 1-5 instructions 3-11 internal drive E-4, F-5 Internal drive D-4 IrDA 1-14, 1-21, 2-2 K key functions toggle A-12, A-16 keypad 1-14 Index - alphanumeric 1-14 entering letters 1-14 entering numbers 1-14 keypress B-5 L language 2-3 last point of route 3-14 LCD display 1-7 LCD indicators 1-5 lines/samples 4-10 live time waveform D-5 M @ptitude analyst 1-6 machine speed 2-7 main screen 1-7 manual entry, balancing calculations B-5 manual function button 3-25 markers, harmonic 3-17 max rec time D-3, D-4, E-4, F-5 maximum acq time E-4 memory card 1-21 memory operations 2-3, 2-8 delete all routes 2-3, 2-8 delete route 2-8 initialize 2-3, 2-8 reset route 2-8 troubleshooting 2-10 microlog 1-4 mode - RUCD E-4 module model versions 1-2 MPA measurements 3-30 data collection 3-31 review 3-36 multi-channel route mode 3-20 multiple measurements display options 3-21 multi-point automation See MPA measurements N non-route data collection 4-1 function buttons 4-2 Index - measurements 4-1 pre-set measurements 4-3 review 4-12 user screen 4-6 user-defined measurements 4-6 notes, coded 3-25 Nyquist plot E-11 display E-13 setup E-11 O operating mode icons 1-8 operator, selecting 3-6 opposite, pre-set measurement 4-3 orbit 4-5 data collection A-6 measurement storage A-7 overview A-2 review A-14 route mode 3-21 setup A-2 setup screen A-3 time waveform A-7 orbit data review 3-35 orbit setup A-2 coupling A-3 ext trigger slope A-4 filter A-3 level A-4 sensitivity A-4 trigger A-4 units A-3 overall vibration D-5 overlap 4-10 overload clearing 3-29 signal 3-29 P pause averaging C-3 pause recording D-6 PC card C-6, D-4, E-4, F-5 operation 1-21 printing screens 1-14 peak cursor 3-17 phase tables A-12 phase, cross channel A-10 Microlog – GX Series User Manual pickup 3-28 point information 3-23, 4-13, A-16 post-process D-1 power supply/battery charger 1-15, 1-16 pre-set measurements 4-3 acceleration 4-4 acceleration-time 4-4 enveloped acceleration 4-5 high resolution 4-3 opposite 4-3 same 4-3 velocity 4-5 preview mode D-5 printing test results C-5 printing from display C-5 printing screens 1-14 process measurements data collection 3-23 manual data entry 3-24 review 3-39 review screen 3-39 processing time - RUCD E-2 pulses/rev E-4 purge 2-8 R range E-4 recall C-1, C-3, D-2, D-4, D-7, E-2, E-5, E28, F-3, F-5, F-11 recorder function buttons D-2 overview D-1 preview mode D-5 saving data D-7 setup D-3 Recorder recall D-2, D-4 review data D-2 save settings D-2 recording mode D-4 recording time D-4 recording, pause D-6 reference point, speed 3-27 reset route 2-8 reset, hard 1-22 resume recording D-6 review 3-32 cross channel phase A-16 Microlog – GX Series User Manual dual spectrum A-15 dual time waveform A-15 dynamic measurements 3-34 historical data 3-38 MPA measurements 3-36 non-route 4-12 orbit A-14 orbit data 3-35 process measurements 3-39 spectral display screen 3-34, 4-13 three channel in route 3-36 triax in route 3-36 two channel A-14 two channel in route 3-36 review meas D-7, E-28, F-11 review process screen 3-39 reviewing test results C-4 route function buttons 3-9 route 3-1 delete all 2-3 hierarchy 3-8 hierarchy list navigation 3-8 route mode 3-1 route instructions 3-11 route status 3-13 route multi-channel data 3-20 route orbit data 3-21 route font 2-3 route manager 3-6 RPM 1x RPM 3-16 manual entry A-4 RS232 1-14, 3-2 RUCD displaying data E-7 function buttons E-3 led E-3 mode E-4 processing time E-2 recall E-2, E-5 review data E-2 save settings E-3 setup E-3 start - stop speed E-4 state E-5 Index - taking data mode E-5 run-up coast-down D-1, E-1 S Safety Instructions G-1 same, pre-set measurement 4-3 samples/lines 4-10 saving meas D-7, E-28, F-11 saving screens 1-14 saving test results C-4 SD card C-6, D-4, E-4, F-5 operation 1-21 selecting operators 3-6 sensitivity 4-9, E-4 sensor F-4 disconnecting 1-19, 3-14, 3-28 sensor input signals 1-19 sensor type D-4 serial communication 3-2 serial number 1-9 settling 2-7 delay 2-7 setup screen 2-1, 2-2 baud rate 2-2 date format 2-3 date/time 2-3 default units 2-3 IrDA 2-2 memory 2-3 route memory 2-2 timeout 2-2 shift button 1-10, 1-14 single-plane balancing See balancing SKF title screen 1-7 ski slope 2-6 specify RPM A-4, A-11 database A-5, A-11 spectral display A-5, A-11 type in A-5, A-11 spectral banding 3-30 spectral data 3-15 spectral display screen 3-15 auto advance 2-5 fill spectrum 2-8 multi-channel 3-20 spectrogram E-23 display E-24 display status area E-26 setup E-23 Index - Speed 1x RPM 3-16 speed ratio 3-27 speed reference point 3-27 speed tagging 3-26 error messages 3-27 static-couple balancing See balancing system settings 2-1 T table - RUCD E-14 display E-15 setup E-14 taking data mode E-5, F-6 three channel review in route 3-36 time remaining D-6 time setting 2-3 time waveform D-1 time waveform data 3-18 time zone 2-3 toggle key function A-12, A-16 transducer E-4, F-4 transfer 3-2 status 3-2 transient capture D-1, E-1 triax 3-20 non-route 4-8 review in non-route 4-13 review in route 3-36 triaxial measurements 4-8 trigger A-4, B-1 trigger input signals 1-19 trigger level 2-8, 4-11 recorder D-4 triggerless operation A-13 troubleshooting, bias check 3-29 troubleshooting, memory operations 2-10 two channel 1-8, 4-8 cross channel phase A-10 cursor 3-21, A-13 display expand 3-21, A-13 full scale adjustments 3-21, A-13 independent autoranging A-13 review A-14 review in route 3-36 triggerless operation A-13 two channel recording D-5 Microlog – GX Series User Manual two channel spectrum data collection A-8 data display screen A-9 setup A-8 two channel time waveform data collection A-8 data display screen A-9 setup A-8 two-plane balancing See balancing type 4-11 types of measurements 4-3 W U Z unit ID number 1-9 units 2-3, 4-8 unsupported measurements 3-3 upload 1-18, 1-21 uploading 3-2 USB 1-15, 1-19, 1-21, 2-2 user function button 4-2 user manual conventions 1-3 user screen 4-6 function buttons 4-6 user, selecting 3-6 user-defined measurement options 4-7 averages 4-10 bin zeroing 4-11 change name 4-7 coupling 4-8 detection 4-8 display format 4-8 ext trig slope 4-11 fmax 4-9 high-pass filter 4-9 input channel 4-8 level 4-11 lines/samples 4-10 overlap 4-10 sensitivity 4-9 type 4-11 units 4-8 window 4-10 user-defined non-route measurements 4-6 Zone Safety Instructions G-1 waterfall plot E-16 display E-17 display status area E-22 setup E-16 wav file E-1, E-7 window 4-10 Y y-axis graph scaling adjustment 3-17 V velocity, pre-set measurement 4-5 view options 3-16 Microlog – GX Series User Manual Index - ... operating modes (Figure - 3) Microlog – GX Series User Manual 1-7 Introduction to the SKF GX Series Microlog The GX Series Microlog Main Screen Figure - The GX Series Microlog Main Screen Available... add-on modules for the GXS or -M (for example, Run Up / Coast Down or Frequency 1-8 Microlog – GX Series User Manual Introduction to the SKF GX Series Microlog GX Series Microlog Buttons and Keypad... SKF GX Series Microlog What is the GX Series Microlog System? Green only – Data collection is complete, measurement results are not in alarm Red and green - Data collection is complete, measurement