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The document provides information about ROTALIGN touch computer, sensALIGN laser, sensALIGN sensor, and their components and functions. It describes how to turn on the computer and laser, adjust the laser beam, and view measurement modes on the touch screen computer. It also outlines how to charge and monitor the status of the sensALIGN rechargeable battery.

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Pruftechnik Rotalign Touch Operation User S Manual 30

The document provides information about ROTALIGN touch computer, sensALIGN laser, sensALIGN sensor, and their components and functions. It describes how to turn on the computer and laser, adjust the laser beam, and view measurement modes on the touch screen computer. It also outlines how to charge and monitor the status of the sensALIGN rechargeable battery.

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Table of Contents
ROTALIGN touch computer 2

sensALIGN laser 4
sensALIGN sensor 6
Mounting components 10

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Dimensions screen 12

Initializing sensor 14

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Laser beam adjustment 15
XY View 16
Measurement modes 19
Multipoint measurement 21
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Live Move screen 23
Soft foot 25

Glossary 27
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ROTALIGN touch computer


ROTALIGN touch computer has a multi-touch screen and is operated by tapping and swiping. The
computer is turned on by pressing and holding down the On/Off switch at the front of the computer
until it beeps.

The computer is turned off by tapping the On/Off icon [ ] appearing in the home screen.

Computer interfaces, built-in camera, and labelling

ROTALIGN touch computer has three interfaces housed under the sliding dust cap located at the top
of the computer.

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ROTALIGN touch computer has a built-in camera at the back of the unit which may be used to cap-
ture machine images.

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sensALIGN laser
The semiconductor laser diode emits a ray of red light (wavelength 635 nm) which is vis-
ible where it strikes a surface. The Class 2 laser beam is emitted with a diameter of approx.
5 mm (3/16”).

sensALIGN laser is turned on by pressing and holding the On/Off switch briefly. The
“beam active” LED lights red.

With sensALIGN laser on, DO NOT stare into the laser beam!

The beam is adjusted during set-up by changing its vertical and horizontal angles using the position
thumbwheels, so that the beam strikes the sensALIGN sensor lens perpendicular to the lens surface.

sensALIGN laser is water and dust resistant (IP 65). The internal optics and electronics are internally
sealed, preventing possible contamination.

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Information regarding the battery status, the rotational angle, the temperature and the serial number of
the sensALIGN laser are transmitted through the laser beam into sensALIGN sensor. This inform-
ation is further relayed to ROTALIGN touch computer.

sensALIGN laser is powered using sensALIGN rechargeable battery (3.7 V 1.6 Ah Lithium Polymer
rechargeable battery). The rechargeable battery is attached to the laser and is to be charged only using
the sensALIGN charger/adapter , and is possible only when the battery is attached to the laser.

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sensALIGN sensor
sensALIGN sensor contains two position detectors, which measure the exact position and inclination
of the laser beam as the shafts are rotated. Integrated in the sensor is Bluetooth technology for wireless
transmission of measurement data to ROTALIGN touch computer. sensALIGN sensor also transmits
sensALIGN laser data to the computer. The intelligent sensALIGN sensor technology is used to
determine shaft rotational angle and machine vibration.

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Positioned at the front of sensALIGN sensor are following indicator LEDs:

›› Battery status LED


›› Bluetooth communication LED

›› Four beam adjustment LEDs

Understanding the beam adjustment LEDs

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The four beam adjustment LEDs provide additional help when adjusting the laser beam position on
sensALIGN sensor position detectors. The LEDs indicate the angle and position at which the laser
beam enters the sensor. The LEDs blink either red or green depending on the angle at which the laser
beam strikes the sensor. Green indicates a small angle while red indicates a large angle that must be
corrected before beginning measurement.

Activity Laser beam adjustment LEDs


All four LEDs light up red then continue to blink
Switch on sensALIGN sensor
every two seconds
Laser beam striking dust cap [laser off] All four LEDs blink red every second
Laser beam entering sensor with a large angular
One or more LEDs blinks red every second
deviation
Laser beam entering sensor with little or neg-
All four LEDs blink green twice every second
ligible angular deviation but with an offset
Laser beam entering sensor with neither appre-
All four LEDs blink green every second
ciable angular deviation nor offset

Adjusting the laser beam

1. With the lens covered, let the laser beam strike the centre of the sensALIGN sensor dust cap.
2. Slide the dust cap to open the lens. Observe the four laser beam adjustment LEDs while adjusting
the laser beam using the vertical and horizontal beam positioning thumbwheels. The thumbwheels are
used to adjust both the horizontal and vertical laser beam angles.

3. Carry out this adjustment until all four LEDs are blinking green once every second.
4. If the LEDs are blinking green twice every second, the angle at which the laser beam enters the
sensor is correct, but an offset is present. Eliminate the offset by sliding back the sensALIGN sensor
dust cap to cover the lens, then loosen the chain type bracket supporting sensALIGN sensor and
move the sensor sideways. At the same time, release the sensALIGN sensor clamping levers and
move the sensor upwards and downwards until the laser beam is centred on the dust cap. During this
adjustment, DO NOT touch sensALIGN laser.

5. Open the lens by sliding the dust cap and check the blinking of the four LEDS. If all four are blink-
ing green once every second, then the laser beam has been correctly centred.

sensALIGN laser and sensor labelling


The labelling diagram represents both sensALIGN sensor and sensALIGN laser. It shows the
engraved symbols, markings and labels as they appear on the respective measurement head. The laser
safety labels are affixed on the housing of sensALIGN laser at the positions shown in the diagram.
The rechargeable battery label is located on the rear of sensALIGN rechargeable battery.

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sensALIGN rechargeable battery

Both sensALIGN laser and sensALIGN sensor are powered using the sensALIGN rechargeable bat-
tery. The battery is charged via the charger/adapter socket using the sensALIGN charger/adapter. If
the battery capacity is greater than 50% [acceptable capacity for measurement], the battery status LED
on both sensALIGN laser and sensor lights up green for 2 seconds on switching on. During the char-
ging process, the battery status LED blinks green. When the battery is fully charged, the LED lights
steady green if the charger remains connected.

sensALIGN laser battery sensALIGN sensor battery sensALIGN laser beam


Activity
status LED status LED active LED
Lights up green for 3 Lights up green for 3
seconds when battery run seconds when battery run
time is > 10 hrs time is > 10 hrs Lights steady red when in
Blinks green every 3 Blinks green every 3 seconds beam finder mode
seconds when battery run when battery run time is
Blinks red when in meas-
time is between 5 – 10 hrs between 1 – 5 hrs
Switch on urement mode
Blinks red every 3 seconds
Blinks red every 3 seconds
when battery run time is Note that measuring can
when battery run time is
insufficient for longer meas- take place with both
between 1 – 5 hrs
urements modes
Blinks red constantly when Blinks red constantly when
battery run time is < 1 hr battery run time is < 1 hr

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Blinks green when char-


Blinks green when charging
ging
Charging bat- Lights steady green when Lights steady green when
LED off
tery fully charged fully charged
Lights red when a failure Lights red when a failure
occurs during charging occurs during charging

To replace the rechargeable batteries, use the provided 2.5 mm allen key [0 0739 1055] to undo the
two hex screws that affix the battery to either sensALIGN laser or sensor.

Used batteries should be disposed of in an environmentally-sound manner!

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Mounting components
Mounting brackets

Mount the brackets on either side of the coupling on either the shafts or on the solid coupling hubs,
and both at the same rotational position.

Please note the following in order to obtain the highest possible measurement accuracy and to avoid
damage to equipment:

Ensure that the brackets fit solidly onto their mounting surfaces! Do not use self-constructed
mounting brackets, or modify the original bracket configuration supplied by PRÜFTECHNIK
(for example, do not use support posts longer than those supplied with the bracket).

1. Choose the shortest support posts which will still allow the laser beam to pass over or through the
coupling. Insert the support posts into the bracket.
2. Fasten them in place by tightening the hex screws on the sides of the bracket frame.

3. Place the bracket on the shaft or coupling, wrap the chain around the shaft and feed it through the
other side of the bracket: if the shaft is smaller than the width of the bracket frame, insert the chain
from the inside of the bracket as shown in the diagram; if the shaft is larger than the bracket width,
insert the chain into the frame from the outside.
4. Catch the chain loosely on the anchor peg.

5. Turn the bracket thumbscrew to tighten the assembly onto the shaft.

6. Clip the loose end of the chain back onto itself.

The bracket should now be tight upon the shaft. Do not push or pull on the bracket to check, since
this could loosen its mounting.
To remove the brackets, loosen the thumbscrew, then remove the chain from its anchor peg.

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Mounting sensALIGN sensor and laser

Mount sensALIGN laser on the support posts of the bracket fixed on the shaft of the left machine (usu-
ally reference machine), and sensALIGN sensor on the support posts of the bracket fixed on the shaft
of the right machine (usually moveable machine) – as viewed from normal working position. Before
mounting both sensALIGN laser and sensor, make sure that the yellow clamping levers are in the
open position by placing them to the front. This enables components to slide onto the support posts.

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Ensure that the laser can pass over or through the coupling and is not blocked.
Both sensALIGN laser and sensor should be at the same height, as low as possible, yet just high
enough for the beam to clear the coupling flange. They should also visually appear to be rotationally
aligned to each other.
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Make the final adjustments, loosening the brackets slightly if necessary, then rotating them and re-tight-
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Dimensions screen

1) Grayed out icons are disabled within the active screen. The 'Measure' icon is enabled after all
dimensions have been entered.
2) Tap the measurement units icon to set desired units.

Tap the dimension fields and enter all required dimensions. The user may elect to tap the
‘Next’ button to proceed to enter next dimension. Dimensions may be entered only when the dimen-
sion field is highlighted green.

The rotate view icon is used to rotate the view of the machines and mounted components on
the display.

Machine and coupling properties may be edited by tapping the respective machine or coupling.
When all required dimensions have been entered, the ‘Measure’ icon appears.

Tap to proceed with measurement.

Machine properties

Swipe the machine carousel up or down to select desired machine. Position desired machine at the
centre of the carousel then tap to confirm selection and return to the dimensions screen.

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Thermal growth1

The Thermal growth screen is accessed by tapping "More".

Thermal growth values can be entered only when the type of mounting is either machine feet or bear-
ing or V-shaped support.

To enter any specified thermal growth value at the required feet position, tap the corresponding value
box then proceed to enter the thermal growth value using the onscreen keyboard. Cycle through the
value boxes using or alternatively tapping the desired feet position.

Thermal growth values are activated by tapping "On". When thermal growth values are enabled, the
corresponding machine [1]within the inset at the top-right corner appears in orange. After thermal
growth values have been entered, tap to proceed.

Coupling properties

Tap either the top or bottom arrow to select desired coupling type.

1Movement of shaft centerlines associated with or due to a change in machinery temperature between
the idle and operating conditions.

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Initializing sensor
The hint "Communication error" [1] suggests that the sensor has not been initialized although the laser
beam may have been correctly adjusted.

Tap either the detector area [2] or the sensor/laser area [3]to access the menu item 'Sensor list'.

Tap menu item 'Sensor list' [1] to view scanned sensors. The hint 'Bluetooth scanning started' [2]
appears during the scanning process. As soon as the sensor is detected, it is listed down and a green
bold dot [3] appears next to the detected sensor.

Initialize the sensor by tapping the listed sensor. A bold blue dot [1] signifes that sensor is initialized.

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Laser beam adjustment


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XY View
The XY View function is used to facilitate the centering of the laser beam on the two sensALIGN
sensor detector planes before proceeding with measurement.

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1) Tap the detector area shown to directly access the XY View screen.
2) The XY View screen may be accessed indirectly using the menu item "XY View" which appears
when the "sensor/laser area is tapped.
3) The XY View screen may be accessed indirectly using the menu item "XY View" which appears
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The two sensor detector planes are displayed on the XY View screen. Center the laser beam dots in
both planes using both beam position thumbwheels. In some cases it may be necessary to move
sensALIGN sensor along the support posts or sideways by loosening the chain type bracket and
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slightly rotating it.

The "Set to zero" function may be used to check the effect of environmental and machinery vibration
on the measurement. Note that the "Set to zero" is active only when the laser beam status [1] is "OK"
or "Centered".

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If the laser beam status is "OK" or "Centered" [1] tap "Set to zero" [2] to set the XY values of the two
detector planes to 0,0. These values are then monitored to check the stability of the values. Tap "Abso-
lute" to return to the absolute values.

Note that the menu items on the screen may be used to display following items:
Sensor list – displays serial number of sensors detected or previously used, as well the interface used
for connection

Laser properties – displays detailed information of sensALIGN laser in use

Sensor properties – displays detailed information of sensALIGN sensor in use

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Measurement modes
The following measurement modes are available for horizontal machine configurations:

IntelliSWEEP – This is the measurement mode used to measure standard coupled machines. It detects
error influences such as coupling play, rough rotation and environmental vibration, and automatically
eliminates the induced errors.
Multipoint – This is the mode used to measure nonrotatable shafts, sleeve bearings [journal (radial)
bearings], white metal bearings , shafts that are hard to turn, shafts with herky-jerky rotation, situations
with long spans or severe misalignment that will readily cause the beam to fall out of range

Static – This mode is used to measure uncoupled shafts.

The desired measurement mode is selected while in the measurement screen.

Tap the measurement mode header [1] to access the measurement mode carousel.

Tap either the top or bottom arrow to select desired measurement mode.

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In the above example, Multipoint measurement has been selected. The quality of the measurement
may be displayed either as a measurement standard deviation1 (SD) or measurement quality2
factor. The averaging is set by tapping the 'Averaging' button.

Averaging
In certain industrial conditions, it may be necessary to increase the number of measurements (recorded
laser pulses) to be averaged when taking readings to attain the desired accuracy. Particular cases
include environments with increased machinery vibration. An increased averaging also improves the
accuracy when measuring sleeve bearings, white metal bearings and journal bearings.

Averaging is possible in ‘point’ measurements such as ‘Multipoint’ and ‘Static mode’.

Set the averaging by tapping the 'Averaging' button [1]. A scale [2] used to set the averaging value
appears on the screen. Tap desired averaging value which then appears in the 'Averaging' button [1].

1Standard deviation describes how closely a group of datra points are clustered around the average of
those data points. The smaller the standard deviation, the better the quality of the data collected.
2displays quality of measurement based on following measurement and environmental factors:
rotataion angle, ellipse standard deviation, environmental vibration, rotation evenness, angle rotation
inertia, rotation direction, rotational speed and filter output

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Multipoint measurement
This mode is used to measure shafts which are either difficult to turn continuously or allow meas-
urement only in certain rotational positions. The method can also be used to measure uncoupled
shafts, nonrotatable shafts, sleeve bearings, white metal bearings and journal (radial) bearings, shafts
that are difficult to turn, shafts with herky-jerky rotation, situations with long spans or severe mis-
alignment that will readily cause the beam to fall out of range.
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Tap the 'Next' icon to take the initial measurement point then rotate the shafts in their normal
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1) Coupling area to be tapped to take measurement


2) Number of points already taken
3) 'Cancel' icon – used to cancel current measurement and start new measurement

Tap the coupling area [1] to take the measurement point. Rotate shafts further, taking measurement
points by tapping the coupling area [1]. Take as many measurement points through as wide a rota-
tional angle as possible.

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1) Rotational arc showing points taken and rotational angle covered by the shafts. The arc changes
colour from red [<60°] -> yellow -> green [>70°]
2) Rotational angle completed by the shafts for current measurement
3) Number of measurement points taken for current measurement
4) Standard deviation attained in current measurement
5) 'Proceed' icon – tap to continue to view measurement results

The ‘Proceed’ icon (whose colour changes with the rotational arc) becomes active after three
measurement points have been taken.
The horizontal and vertical coupling results are displayed when the shafts are rotated at least over 60°
and a minimum of three measurement positions are recorded.
Tap the ‘Proceed’ icon to continue to view results or to re-measure.

If required, Live Move may be accessed via the 'Results' screen.

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Live Move screen


Live Move is monitored in both horizontal (H) and vertical (V) planes simultaneously.

1) Tap the ‘V’ icon to follow the vertical foot corrections.


2) Tap the ‘H’ icon to follow the horizontal foot corrections
3) Tap the 'V/H' icon to follow both vertical and horizontal foot correction in 2-D simultaneously.
4) Arrows indicate direction and magnitude to move machine feet.
5) Tolerance coded gap and offset coupling values.
6) Tapping the 'Undo' icon allows user to remeasure or start Live Move afresh.
7) Tapping the 'Proceed' icon allows user to remeasure or start Live Move afresh.

Once Live Move has been detected, the 'Cancel' icon replaces the 'Undo' icon.

1) Tapping the 'Cancel' icon prompts the 'Cancel Move' hint.


2) Tapping the 'Proceed' icon allows Live Move to be started afresh or the machines be
remeasured.

If the laser beam is centered, tapping starts Live Move automatically.

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If the laser beam is not centered, tap the detector area on the screen [1] to access the XY View.

Correct the alignment condition by shimming and moving the machines laterally following the bold
vertical [2] and horizontal [3] arrows. Machines should be moved to within acceptable tolerances
indicated by a happy smiley [ ] or an OK icon [ ] while observing shaft alignment best prac-

tices.

The system monitors both horizontal and vertical Live Move concurrently. If the vertical view (V) is
selected when the function Live Move function is started, only the vertical condition will be displayed
(although both planes are being monitored simultaneously). Likewise, if the horizontal view (H) is
selected, then only the horizontal condition will be displayed (but both planes monitored sim-
ultaneously).

After moving machines to within tolerance, tighten the foot bolts then tap .

Tap to remeasure and verify the Live Move results, and determine exact alignment condition.

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Soft foot
Soft foot measurement can be started from any screen where the 'Soft foot' icon [ ] is active.
Tap to start soft foot measurement. The laser beam must be centered. Refer to Laser beam
adjustment.

Tap any one of the four pulsating value fields to start soft foot measurement at the respective machine
foot.

Loosen the corresponding foot bolt (see hint 2). The recorded soft foot value is displayed [1]. When
the soft foot value stabilizes, tap the 'Proceed' icon, then tighten the bolt (see hint 2). If desired,
the soft foot measurement at the corresponding foot is canceled by tapping the 'Cancel' icon.
The above soft foot measurement procedure is repeated for all four feet positions.

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Glossary
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Batch target
A special target that lets you build and/or publish multiple other targets in a single group (or
"batch"). You can schedule batches to run at any time.

Block snippet
A snippet that is created out of one or more paragraphs.

Condition tag
A marker that you can apply to different areas of your content so that some sections show up
in some of your outputs but not in others.

Cross-reference
A navigation link that lets you connect text in one topic to another topic (or a bookmark
within a topic). Cross-references let you create "automated" links that are based on commands
you provide. This allows you to keep links consistent and change them in just one place by
using the "xref" style.

Drop-down text
A feature that lets you "scrunch up" content in your topic. The content is expanded (and there-
fore displayed) when the end user clicks a link.

Footnote
A comment that is used to explain a specific area of the text. Both the area in the text and the
comment contain a number or symbol that ties the two together. A footnote (or endnote) com-
ment can be placed at the end of a page, document, chapter, section, or book.

measurement quality
displays quality of measurement based on following measurement and environmental factors:
rotataion angle, ellipse standard deviation, environmental vibration, rotation evenness, angle
rotation inertia, rotation direction, rotational speed and filter output

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Single-Sourcing
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outputs from one source.

Snippet
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ilar to variables, but snippets are used for longer chunks of content that you can format just as
you would any other content in your topic. In snippets, you can also insert tables, pictures,
and whatever else can be included in a normal topic.

Span
A tag that is used to group inline elements to format them with styles. A span tag doesn't per-
form any specific action; it simply holds the attributes (e.g., font size, color, font family) that
you apply to inline content.

standard deviation
Standard deviation describes how closely a group of datra points are clustered around the
average of those data points. The smaller the standard deviation, the better the quality of the
data collected.

Style
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tent to change the way it looks. Using style classes instead of direct (or "inline") formatting
helps you work faster, more efficiently, and with more consistency in your topics. If you need
to make changes to the formatting in the future, you do not need to change the formatting in
each topic (as you would with direct formatting). Instead, you only need to change the format-
ting properties for that style in the appropriate stylesheet.

Table
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such as comparing one thing with another or giving field descriptions for a software dialog.

Target
One "instance" of an output type. When you build your final output, you are essentially build-
ing one or more of the targets in your project.

Text snippet
A snippet that is created out of a portion of one paragraph.

Thermal growth
Movement of shaft centerlines associated with or due to a change in machinery temperature
between the idle and operating conditions.

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Topic
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ject. Everything else is contained within topics (e.g., hyperlinks, text, pictures) or points
toward topics (e.g., table of contents, index, browse sequences). The very reason end users
open a Help system is to find information, a little direction. They find that help within indi-
vidual topics.

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to snippets, but variables are used for brief, non-formatted pieces of content (such as the name
of your company's product or your company's phone number). There are different kinds of
variables: (1) those you create, (2) system variables, (3) Heading variables, or (4) Running
HF variables for page headers and footers in printed output.

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