TKSA 20 Display Unit TKSA 20 Measuring Unit (Annex 2) Safety recommendations

(Annex 1) Movable / Stationary • Always turn off the power of the

drive machine before you start
1 2
working.
• Do not expose the equipment to
/mils
rough handling or heavy impacts.
• Always read and follow the operating instructions.
mm

F1
S
B
M
• The tool uses two laser diodes with an output power below
1 mW (class 2). Still, never stare directly into the laser
C
F2

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transmitter.
• Calibrate the equipment regularly.
• Never aim the laser line into someone’s eyes.
• Opening the housing of the measuring unit may result in
hazardous light exposure and voids warranty.

Quick Start Guide

• The equipment should not be used in areas where there is a
risk for explosion.
• Do not expose the equipment to high humidity or direct
contact with water.
1 Laser emission
• All repair work should be taken care of by an SKF repair shop.
1 Connector for MU on 6 Release / Tightening
Stationary machine 2 Laser warning signal knob
2 Connector for MU on 3 Laser detector 7 Connection rod
Movable machine 4 Vertical fine 8 Chain fixation screw EC Declaration of conformity
adjustment 9 Locking chain
We, SKF Maintenance Products, Kelvinbaan 16,
5 Spirit levels 10 Mechanical fixture
3439 MT Nieuwegein, The Netherlands, declare that the

SKF Shaft Alignment Tool TKSA 20

has been designed and manufactured in accordance with

Guideline for the maximum acceptable misalignment (Annex 3) EMC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC  as outlined in the harmonized norm for
Emission: EN 61000-6-3:2007
Immunity: EN 61000-6-2:2005, EN 61000-4-2, -3
rpm mm/100 mm mm 0.001”/1” 0.001”
0 - 1000 0.10 0.13 1.0 5.1 Directive RoHS, 2002/95/EC
1000 - 2000 0.08 0.10 0.8 3.9
2000 - 3000 0.07 0.07 0.7 2.8 The laser is classified in accordance with the EN 60825-1:2007.
3000 - 4000 0.06 0.05 0.6 2.0 The laser complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for
4000 - 6000 0.05 0.03 0.5 1.2 deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007

The Netherlands, March 2010

Measurement unit setting

The tool is delivered with a pre-selection for measurements in
SKF Shaft Alignment Tool
Sebastien David
millimeters (metric). Manager Product Development and Quality
To change into inches (imperial), press the “-“ key while switching
on the unit. TKSA 20
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the unit.
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1/ Attach the Measuring Units (MU) on the shafts 4/ Measure the alignment status Coupling values: check
(see fig. 1 and Annex 2) Rotate the shafts, to position the MU’s, as indicated by the acceptable misalignment
The MU marked “S” on the Stationary machine. blinking circle symbol on the display during each step (see fig 2). table (see Annex 3)
The MU marked “M” on the Movable machine, usually the motor.
Angular : measured in mm/100
Connect the MU to the correct sockets on the Display Unit
mm or 0.001”/1”.
(see Annex 1). Validate each measurement with
Parallel or offset.
Feet values: relative
position of the feet of the
Ø 30-150 mm movable machine.
F1: front feet / F2: rear feet
/mils

Relative position of the feet

mm

A
S Alignment correction
70-850 mm F1
B
M
C
F2

Fig. 1

2/ Switch the Display Unit (DU) ON Add/remove shims Move sideways

Aim the laser lines so that they hit the centre of the target of the While aligning, observe the live coupling values displayed on
opposite MU. Fig. 2 Measuring positions
the screen.
Use the vertical fine adjustment wheel if required. (see Annex 2). Coupling values must be within the maximum acceptable
5/ Live results
Live alignment values are displayed on the DU. misalignment value (see Annex 3), or within the tolerance given
3/ Input dimensions by the original equipment manufacturer.
Live vertical values are displayed when the MU’s are in the
12 o’clock position.
Live horizontal values are displayed when the MU’s are in the 6/ Checking the soft foot /mils
mm
3 o’clock position. It is recommended to check the
movable machine for soft foot before
A
Position of the Measuring Units starting the alignment. S
After operation 1 to 3 are performed, F1
B
Vertical result / adjustment Horizontal result/ adjustment position the MU’s to the 12 o’clock M

12 o’clock 3 o’clock position. F2

C

A B C Press + and - simultaneously to enter Soft foot display

the soft foot mode.
Press “next” to zero the feet values displayed.
To check a foot, loosen the foot bolt. Monitor the F1 value in
a) Measure the A, B and C distances of the application.
case of a front foot, the F2 value in case of a rear foot.
Register this value.
b) Adjust each value displayed on the screen by using the
+ and - keys. If the value is less than 0.05 mm (2 mils), the support is good.
Re-tighten the bolt and check another foot.
c) Confirm the setting of each value by pressing If the value is more than 0.05 mm (2 mils) this foot can be the
soft foot. Tighten back the bolt and check the diagonally opposite
foot. The soft foot is the one with the largest deviation.
When all feet are checked, correct the soft foot, if any.

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