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Windrock Tips and Tricks

Here is a 3 sentence summary of the document: The document provides tips and tricks for vibration analysts including recommended settings for analyzing different machine types like engines and compressors, techniques for collecting data without TDC marks or in difficult conditions, and guidance on cleaning and bench testing transducers. It discusses topics like recommended frequency ranges, leak index smoothing factors, using magnets or hose adapters as workarounds, and adjusting settings like sample length or autoscan functions. The document offers practical advice to help analysts collect high quality data in various situations.

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Windrock Tips and Tricks

Here is a 3 sentence summary of the document: The document provides tips and tricks for vibration analysts including recommended settings for analyzing different machine types like engines and compressors, techniques for collecting data without TDC marks or in difficult conditions, and guidance on cleaning and bench testing transducers. It discusses topics like recommended frequency ranges, leak index smoothing factors, using magnets or hose adapters as workarounds, and adjusting settings like sample length or autoscan functions. The document offers practical advice to help analysts collect high quality data in various situations.

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Tips & Tricks

of
professional
analysts
Wear your PPE!
A/B Phase flip

Flipping A/B switch on analyzer vs. having to walk over


to the encoder.
#4 format and then #9 Flip A/B for a 4 cycle
High Frequency range

Use 8-25khz for 3500/3600 Caterpillar Engine high


frequency vibration range.
High Frequency range

Use 6-25khz for Waukesha VHP high frequency vibration


range.
Channel Resonance correction

Channel resonance correction smoothing factor Range


9-11 CE-HE-SN-DN

Adjust per sensor smoothing to eliminate


frequency spikes
CO2 units

Use the 84-10a clearance calculations for CO2 units


Leak Index

∗ Leak index smoothing factor 6 for slow speed units


12-14 for High speed units.

Use these to calculate leak index.


Cross Channel Phase

Cross Channel Phase readings must be done with 2


accelerometers pulled simultaneously. Both must be
channels 1 and 2.
Bump Testing

Use Impact Hammer.


Channel 1 – Accelerometer
Channel 3 – Impact hammer
Valve plots

Windrock defaults to show discharge valves on the


bottom of the PT/VT trace but it can and should be
switched in the plots to have the discharge valves on
top.
AutoScan

Change Autoscan and auto save on in analyzer options.


Yes and ask to save, Entering the data collection process
will automatically start the analyzer auto scanning data
and updating the screen with each collection of data
until the 3 key [STOP AUTOSCAN] is pressed. You will
then have the choice of saving the last scan.
Yes auto save If this is selected during take data, the last
single scan of auto scanning will be saved before taking
the normal data without asking if you want it saved.
Yes but don't save will not save the last single autoscan
and proceed to taking normal data without asking.
No turns off "Autoscan"
Verify pickup strength and polarity

Use O-Scope mode with A6019 Low Voltage Cable


Data Collection
> Special collection modes
> O-Scope Mode
Use Voltage Input.
Adjust Step size and count to view signal
Need a POSITIVE trigger signal
Arming is done on positive slope then
Trigger is at ZERO-CROSSING
Arm

Trigger
Spark Sample Length

Change Spark Sample Length from 1000 micro seconds


to 5100 micro seconds to easily show single or Multi
strike.
Displacement

Don’t take any displacement readings with your


accelerometer due to the double integration error.
If you are taking displacement (mils) reading use a
velocity transducer.
Triaxial Accelerometers

Don’t use triaxial accelerometers for displacement


readings.
Can cause side banding/modulation issues as well as ski-
sloping

Shell GB-128 FG 1 CC 1 HE Run 1 Channel 2 FFT at 0.0 RPM 05/22/2014 13: 32

Peaks
Ov erall = 4.692 mils (p-p) # Mag. Freq.
01 = 3.743 @ 109.9
4.0 02 = 2.021 @ 201.4
03 = 1.416 @ 897.2
04 = 0.801 @ 1190.2
1 05 = 0.750 @ 1794.4
06 = 0.563 @ 787.4
07 = 0.361 @ 4486.1
08 = 0.282 @ 329.6
09 = 0.194 @ 421.1
10 = 0.184 @ 677.5

3.2
mils (p-p)

2.4

1.6
3

4
0.8 5

7
8
9 10

0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
CPM
My brass kiene cap plug is stuck

Replace the Valve


No you cant beat it out… believe us, you don’t need a
bigger wrench, or a set of vise grips.
Wireless trouble

If having wireless issues try switching from hole or pin


on encoder. It really works most times.
Transmitter LED

When the wireless transmitter is connected to the shaft


encoder, the LED on the front of the unit will flash in
response to encoder signals.
Once per turn operation
• LED will blink rapidly and faintly
Degree pulse operation
• LED will flash slowly and brightly
On occasion, the transmitter and encoder will start in
the wrong mode of operation, and it will be necessary
to unplug the transmitter and plug it back in.
No TDC Mark

In a pinch if a machine can not be shut down it is


possible to use paint, an ear plug and a elastic band to
mark the flywheel. Optical Pickup has to be used.
No TDC Mark, no ear plugs?

Rare earth Neodymium Disc


Magnets can be attached to
rotating shafts if careful.
Wear eye protection!
1/4" Diameter, 0.1" Thick
1.8 lbs. Maximum Pull
Works on speeds up to 1800 RPM’s
Use a pen to small screwdriver to attach
High Speed compressor encoder

Using a hose adapter can work in a pinch as a shield to


stop oil coming out when using the shaft encoder. Also
can be used with a 3/8” coarse bolt for Ariel crankshafts
Stingers

Try using different stingers for vibration and ultrasonic


to attenuate, and clear up the data
Signal Reflectors

Some say that they work


Reflected signals are weaker
Almost any metal is RF reflective
Painting may absorb RF signals
Secondary Adapter

Increase your secondary ignition analysis capabilities


Cleaning

CRC Chlor-Free Degreaser


Non-chlorinated
Fast drying
Use to clean LEMO connectors
Fischer Connectors
Pressure sensor nuts and fittings
Cleaning

Use to clean
Cables
Analyzer screens and outer cases
Outer surfaces on transducers
Bench Testing

Using Direct Channel Read

Ultrasonic
Infrared Temp Wand
Pressure Sensors
Accelerometer
Velocity Probe
Bench Testing
Bench Testing
Bench Testing
Cable ties
Fmax & # of Lines

Fmax
∗ Engine / Frame = 10 x RPM
∗ Cylinders / Piping = 10 x RPM
∗ Pulsation / Bearings = 20X RPM

Lines When to use


200 Fmax = 9,360
400 Fmax = 37,500
800 Fmax = 37,500 – 75,000
1600 Fmax = 75,000 +

Note: This is VERY general.


Conclusion of discussion

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