Portable Balancer “Balanset-1A” Operation Manual

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PORTABLE BALANCER “Balanset-1A”

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A Dual-Channel
PC-Based Dynamic Balancing System

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OPERATION MANUAL
rev. 1.56 May 2023

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2023

Estonia, Narva

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1.	BALANCING SYSTEM OVERVIEW		3
2.	SPECIFICATION		4
3.	COMPONENTS AND DELIVERY SET		5
4.	BALANCE PRINCIPLES		6
5.	SAFETY PRECAUTIONS		9
6.	SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SETTINGS		8
7.	BALANCING SOFTWARE		13
.	7.1	General Initial window……………………………………………………….. F1-About»………………………………………………………….. F2-«Single plane», F3-«Two plane»………………………………. F4 – «Settings»…………………………………………………….. F5 – «Vibration meter»……………………………………………. F6 – «Reports». F7 – «Balancing» F8 – «Charts»	13 13 15 16 17 18 18 18 18
.	7.2	“Vibration meter” mode	19
.	7.4	Balancing in one plane (static)	27
.	7.5	Balancing in two planes (dynamic)	38
.	7.6	“Charts” mode	49
8.	General instructions on operation and maintenance of the device		55
.	Annex 1 Balancing in operational conditions		61

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Balanset-1A balancer provides single- and two–plane dynamic balancing services for fans, grinding wheels, spindles, crushers, pumps and other rotating machinery.

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Balanset-1A balancer includes two vibrosensors (accelerometers), laser phase sensor (tachometer), 2-channels USB interface unit with pre-amplifiers, integrators and ADC acquired module and Windows based balancing software.

Balanset-1A require notebook or other Windows (WinXP…Win11, 32 or 64bit) compatible PC.

Balancing software provides the correct balancing solution for single-plane and two-plane balancing automatically.  Balanset-1A is simple to use for non-vibration experts.

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All balancing results saved in archive and can be used to create the reports.

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Features:

Measurement range of the root-mean-square value (RMS) of the vibration velocity, mm/sec (for 1x vibration)	from 0.02 to 100
The frequency range of the RMS measurement of the vibration velocity, Hz	from 5 to 200
Number of the correction planes	. 1 or 2
Range of the frequency of rotation measurement, rpm	100 – 100000
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Range of the vibration phase measurement, angular degrees	from 0 to 360
Error of the vibration phase measurement, angular degrees	± 1
Dimensions (in hard case), cm,	39*33*13
Mass, kg	<5
Overall dimensions of the vibrator sensor, mm, max	25*25*20
Mass of the vibrator sensor, kg, max	0.04
– Temperature range: from 5°C to 50°C – Relative humidity: < 85%, unsaturated – Without strong electric-magnetic field & strong impact .	.

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Balanset-1A balancer includes two single-axis accelerometers, laser phase reference marker (digital tachometer), 2-channel USB interface unit with pre-amplifiers, integrators and ADC acquired module and Windows based balancing software.
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Delivery set

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Description	Number	Note
USB interface unit	1	.
Laser phase reference marker (tachometer)	1	.
Single-axis accelerometers	2	.
Magnetic stand	1	.
Digital scales	1	.
Hard case for transportation	1	.
“Balanset-1A”. User’s manual.	1	.
Flash disk with balancing software	1	.
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Fig. 4.1. Delivery set of the “Balanset-1A”

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Mechanical vibrations cause an electrical signal proportional to the vibration acceleration on the output of the vibration sensor. Digitized signals from ADC module transferred via USB to the portable PC (5). Phase reference marker generate the pulse signal used to calculate rotation frequency and vibration phase angle.
Windows based software provides solution for single-plane and two-plane balancing, spectrum analyzing, charts, reports, storage of influence coefficients

                                                                                                                                 

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5.1. Attention! When operating on 220V electrical safety regulations must be observed. It is not allowed to repair the device when connected to 220 V.

5.2. If you use the appliance in a low quality AC power and weights of network interference it is recommended to use a standalone power from computer’s battery pack.

Fig. 7.1. Initial window of the “Balanset-1A”

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There are 9 buttons in the Initial window with the names of the functions realized when click on them.

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Fig. 7.4. “Settings” window

Changing the sensitivity coefficients of sensors is required only when replacing sensors!
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Attention!

When you enter a sensitivity coefficient its fractional part is separated from the integer part with the decimal point (the sign “,”).

• Averaging – number of averaging (number of revolutions of the rotor over which data is averaged to more accuracy)

• Tacho channel# – channel# the Tacho is connected. By default – 3rd channel.

• Unevenness – the difference in duration between adjacent tacho pulses, which above gives the warning “Failure of the tachometer“

• Imperial/Metric – Select the system of units.

Com port number is assigned automatically.
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  Pressing this button (or F6 function key on the computer keyboard) switches on the balancing Archive, from which you can print the report with the results of balancing for a specific mechanism (rotor).

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  Pressing this button (or function key F7 on your keyboard) activates balancing mode in one or two correction planes depending on which measurement mode is selected by pressing the buttons “F2-single-plane”, “F3-two-plane”.

  Pressing this button (or F8 function key on the computer’s keyboard) enables graphic Vibration meter, the implementation of which displays on a display simultaneously with the digital values of the amplitude and phase of the vibration graphics of its time function.

  Pressing this button (or F10 function key on the computer’s keyboard) completes the program “Balanset-1A”.
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  7.2. “Vibration meter”.

  Before working in the “ Vibration meter ” mode, install vibration sensors on the machine and connect them respectively to the connectors X1 and X2 of the USB interface unit. Tacho sensor should be connected to the input X3 of the USB interface unit.

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Fig. 7.5 USB interface unit

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Place reflective type on the surface of a rotor for tacho wotking.

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Fig. 7.6. Reflective type.

Recommendations for the installation and configuration of sensors are given in Annex 1.
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  To begin the measurement in the Vibration meter mode click on the button “F5 – Vibration Meter” in the Initial window of the program (see fig. 7.1).

Vibration Meter window appears (see. Fig.7.7)

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Fig. 7.7. Vibration meter mode. Wave and Spectrum.

                                                                                                                   

  To start vibration measurements click button “F9 – Run” (or press the function key F9 on the keyboard).

  If Trigger mode  Auto is checked – the results of vibration measurements will be periodically displayed on the screen.

  In case of simultaneous measurement of vibration on the first and second channels, the windows located beneath the words “Plane 1” and “Plane 2” will be filled.
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Vibration measuring in the “Vibration” mode also may be carried out with disconnected phase angle sensor. In the Initial window of the program the value of the total RMS vibration (V1s, V2s) will only be displayed.

There are next settings in Vibration meter mode

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To complete the work in the “Vibration meter” mode click button “F10 – Exit” and return to the Initial window.

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Fig. 7.8. Vibration meter mode. Rotation speed Unevenness, 1x vibration wave form.

                    

  Fig. 7.9. Vibration meter mode. Rundown (beta version, no warranty!).                  

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7.3 Balancing procedure

Balancing is performed for mechanisms in good technical condition and correctly mounted. Otherwise, before the balancing the mechanism must be repaired, installed in proper bearings and fixed. Rotor should be cleaned of contaminants that can hinder from balancing procedure.

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Before balancing measure vibration in Vibration meter mode (F5 button) to be sure that mainly vibration is 1x vibration.

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Fig. 7.10. Vibration meter mode. Checking overall (V1s,V2s) and 1x (V1o,V2o) vibration.

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If the value of the overall vibration V1s (V2s) is approximately equal to the magnitude of the

vibration at rotational frequency (1x vibration) V1o (V2o), it can be assumed that the main contribution to the vibration mechanism pays an imbalance of the rotor. If the value of the overall vibration V1s (V2s) is much higher than the 1x vibration component V1o (V2o), it is recommended to check the condition of a mechanism – condition of bearings, its mount on the base, the lack of grazing for the fixed parts of the rotor during rotation, etc.

You should also pay attention to the stability of the measured values in Vibration meter mode – the amplitude and phase of the vibration should not vary by more than 10-15% in the measurement process. Otherwise, it can be assumed that the mechanism is running close-to-resonance domain. In this case, change the speed of rotation of the rotor, and if this is not possible – change the conditions of installation of the machine on the foundation (for example, temporarily setting on spring supports).

For rotor balancing influence coefficient method of balancing (3-run method) should be taken.

Trial runs are done to determine the effect of trial mass on vibration change, mass and place (angle) of installation of correction weights.

First determine the original vibration of a mechanism (first start without weight), and then set the trial weight to the first plane and made the second start. Then, remove the trial weight from the first plane, set in a second plane and made the second start.

The program then calculates and indicates on the screen the weight and location (angle) of installation of correction weights.

When balancing in a single plane (static), the second start is not required.

Trial weight is set to an arbitrary location on the rotor where it is convenient, and then the actual radius is entered in the setup program.

(Position Radius is used only for calculating the unbalance amount in grams * mm) 

Important!

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After each test run trial mass are removed! Correction weights set at an angle calculated from the place of trial weight installation in the direction of rotation of the rotor!

Fig. 7.11. Correction weight mounting.

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Recommended!

Before performing dynamic balancing, it is recommended to make sure that static imbalance is not too high. For rotors with horizontal axis, the rotor can be manually rotated by an angle of 90 degrees from the current position. If the rotor is statically unbalanced, it will be rotated to a position of equilibrium. Once the rotor will assume the position of equilibrium, it is necessary to set the weight balancing in the top point approximately in the middle part of the rotor length. Weight of the weight should be chosen in such a way that the rotor is not moving in any position.

Such pre-balancing will reduce the amount of vibration at the first start of strongly unbalanced rotor.

Sensor installation and mounting.
Vibration sensor must be installed on the machine in the selected measuring point and connected to the input X1 of the USB interface unit.
There are two mounting configurations
• Magnets

• Threaded studs M4

Optical tacho sensor should be connected to the input X3 of the USB interface unit. Furthermore, for use of this sensor a special reflecting mark should be applied on surface of a rotor.

Detailed requirements on site selection of the sensors and their attachment to the object when balancing are set out in Annex 1.    
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Fig. 7.12. “Single plane balancing“

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To start working on the program in the “Single-Plane balancing” mode, click on the “F2-Single-plane” button (or press the F2 key on the computer keyboard).

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Then click on the “F7 – Balancing” button, after which the Single Plane balancing archive window will appear, in which the balancing data will be saved (see Fig. 7.13).      

                                                                                              

  

Fig. 7.13 The window for selecting the balancing archive in single plane.

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      In this window, you need to enter data on the name of the rotor (Rotor name), place of rotor installation (Place), tolerances for vibration and residual imbalance (Tolerance), date of measurement. This data is stored in a database. Also, a folder Arc### is created in, where ### is the number of the archive in which the charts, a report file, etc. will be saved. After the balancing is completed, a report file will be generated that can be edited and printed in the built-in editor.

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After entering the necessary data, you need to click the “F10-OK” button, after which the “Single-Plane balancing” window will open (see Fig. 7.13)

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Fig. 7.14. Single plane. Balancing settings
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In the left side of this window displays the data of vibration measurements and the measurement control buttons “Run # 0”, “Run # 1”, “RunTrim”.
In the right side of this window there are three tabs

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The “Balancing settings” tab is used to enter the balancing settings:

1. “Influence coefficient” –

    • “New Rotor” – selection of the balancing of the new rotor, for which there are no stored balancing coefficients and two runs are required to determine the mass and installation angle of the correction weight.

    • “Saved coeff.” – selection of the rotor re-balancing, for which there are saved balancing coefficients and only one run is required for determining the weight and installation angle of the corrective weight.

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    2. “Trial weight mass” –

     • “Percent” – corrective weight is calculated as a percentage of the trial weight.

     • “Gram” – the known mass of the trial weight is entered and the mass of the corrective weight is calculated in grams or in oz for Imperial system.

        Attention!

        If it is necessary to use the “Saved coeff.” Mode for further work during initial balancing, the trial weight mass must be entered in grams or oz, not in %. Scales are included in the delivery package.

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    3. “Weight Attachment Method”

     • “Free position” – weights can be installed in an arbitrary angular positions on the circumference of the rotor.

     • “Fixed position” – weight can be installed in fixed angular positions on the rotor, for example, on blades or holes (for example 12 holes – 30 degrees), etc. The number of fixed positions must be entered in the appropriate field. After balancing, the program will automatically split the weight into two parts and indicate the number of positions on which it is necessary to establish the masses obtained.

Fig. 7.15. Result tab. Fixed position of correction weight mounting.

Z1 and Z2 – positions of corrective weights installed, calculated from Z1 position according rotation direction. Z1 is position of trial weight was installed.

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Fig. 7.16 Fixed positions. Polar diagram.
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Fig. 7.18 Grinding wheel balancing. Polar graph.

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    • Balancing tolerance

Entering or calculating residual imbalance tolerances in g x mm (G-classes)

    • Use Polar Graph

Use polar graph to display balancing results

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As noted above, “New Rotor” balancing requires two test run and at least one trim run of the balancing machine.

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After installing the sensors on the balancing rotor and entering the settings parameters, it is necessary to turn on the rotor rotation and, when it reaches working speed, press the “Run#0” button to start measurements.
The “Charts” tab will open in the right panel, where the wave form and spectrum of the vibration will be shown (Fig. 7.18.). In the bottom part of the tab, a history file is kept, in which the results of all starts with a time reference are saved. On disk, this file is saved in the archive folder by the name memo.txt

       Attention!

       Before starting the measurement, it is necessary to turn on the rotation of the rotor of the balancing machine (Run#0) and make sure that the rotor speed is stable.    

     

                                                                                                                                                        

Fig. 7.19. Balancing in one plane. Initial run (Run#0). Charts Tab

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After measurement process finished, in the Run#0 section in the left panel the results of measuring appears – the rotor speed (RPM), RMS (Vo1) and phase (F1) of 1x vibration.

The “F5-Back to Run#0” button (or the F5 function key) is used to return to the Run#0 section and, if necessary, to repeat measure the vibration parameters.

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Before starting the measurement of vibration parameters in the section “Run#1 (Trial mass Plane 1), a trial weight should be installed according “Trial weight mass” field.     (see Fig. 7.10).

   The goal of installing a trial weight is to evaluate how the vibration of the rotor changes when a known weight is installed at a known place (angle). Trial weight must changes the vibration amplitude by either 30% lower or higher of initial amplitude or change phase by 30 degrees or more of initial phase.

      2. If it is necessary to use the “Saved coeff.” balancing for further work, the place (angle) of installation of the trial weight must be the same as the place (angle) of the reflective mark.     

Turn on the rotation of the rotor of the balancing machine again and make sure that it rotation frequency is stable. Then click on the “F7-Run#1” button (or press the F7 key on the computer keyboard). “Run#1 (Trial mass Plane 1)” section (see Fig. 7.18)
After the measurement in the corresponding windows of the “Run#1 (Trial mass Plane 1)” section, the results of measuring the rotor speed (RPM), as well as the value of the RMS component (Vо1) and phase (F1) of 1x vibration appearing.

At the same time, the “Result” tab opens on the right side of the window (see Fig. 7.13).

This tab displays the results of calculating the mass and angle of corrective weight, which must be installed on the rotor to compensate imbalance.

Moreover, in the case of using the polar coordinate system, the display shows the value of the mass (M1) and the installation angle (f1) of the correction weight.

In the case of “Fixed positions” the numbers of the positions (Zi, Zj) and trial weight splitted mass will be shown.

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  Fig. 7.20. Balancing in one plane. Run#1 and balancing result.

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If Polar graph is checked polar diagram will be shown.

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Fig. 7.21. The result of balancing. Polar graph.

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Fig. 7.22. The result of balancing. Weight splitted (fixed positions)

Also if “Polar graph” was checked, Polar graph will be shown.   

       

                    

Fig. 7.23. Weight splitted on fixed positions. Polar graph

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       Attention!:

    1. After completing the measurement process at the second run (“Run#1 (Trial mass Plane 1)”) of the balancing machine, it is necessary to stop the rotation and remove installed trial weight. Then install (or remove) the corrective weight on the rotor according result tab data.

If the trial weight was not removed, you need to switch to the “Balancing settings” tab and turn on the checkbox in “Leave trial weight in Plane1”. Then switch back to the “Result” tab. The weight and installation angle of the correction weight are recalculated automatically.

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    2. The angular position of the corrective weight is performed from the place of installation of the trial weight. The direction of reference of the angle coincides with the direction of rotation of the rotor.

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    3. In the case of “Fixed position” – the 1^st position (Z1), coincides with the place of installation of the trial weight. The counting direction of the position number is in the direction of rotation of the rotor.

  4. By default the corrective weight will be added to the rotor. This is indicated by the label set in the “Add” field. If removing the weight (for example, by drilling), you must set a mark in the “Delete” field, after which the angular position of the correction weight will automatically change by 180º.

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   After installing the correction weight on the balancing rotor in the operating window (see Fig. 7.15), it is necessary to carry out a RunC (trim) and evaluate the effectiveness of the performed balancing.

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Attention!

Before starting the measurement on the RunC, it is necessary to turn on the rotation of the rotor of the machine and make sure that it has entered the operating mode (stable rotation frequency).

To perform vibration measurement in the “RunC (Check balance quality)” section (see Fig. 7.15), click on the “F7 – RunTrim” button (or press the F7 key on the keyboard).

            Upon successful completion of the measurement process, in the “RunC (Check balance quality)” section in the left panel, the results of measuring the rotor speed (RPM) appear, as well as the value of the RMS component (Vo1) and phase (F1) of 1x vibration.

In the “Result” tab, the results of calculating the mass and installation angle of the additional corrective weight are displayed.

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Fig. 7.24. Balancing in one plane. Performing a RunTrim. Result Tab

                                                                     

This weight can be added to the correction weight that is already mounted on the rotor to compensate for the residual imbalance. In addition, the residual rotor unbalance achieved after balancing is displayed in the lower part of this window.

In the case when the amount of residual vibration and / or residual unbalance of the balanced rotor meets the tolerance requirements established in the technical documentation, the balancing process can be completed.

Otherwise, the balancing process may continue. This allows the method of successive approximations to correct possible errors that may occur during the installation (removal) of the corrective weight on a balanced rotor.

When continuing the balancing process on the balancing rotor, it is necessary to install (remove) additional corrective mass, the parameters of which are indicated in the section “Correction masses and angles”.

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The “F4-Inf.Coeff” button in the “Result” tab (Fig. 7.23,) is used to view and store in the computer memory the coefficients of rotor balancing (Influence coefficients) calculated from the results of calibration runs.

When it is pressed, the “Influence coefficients (single plane)” window appears on the computer display (see Fig. 7.17), in which balancing coefficients calculated from the results of calibration (test) runs are displayed. If during the subsequent balancing of this machine it is supposed to use the “Saved coeff.” Mode, these coefficients must be stored in the computer memory.

To do this, click the “F9 – Save” button and go to the second page of the “Influence coeff. archive. Single plane.”(See Fig. 7.24)

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                              Fig. 7.25. Balancing coefficients in the 1st plane

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           Then you need to enter the name of this machine in the “Rotor” column and click “F2-Save” button to save the specified data on the computer.

Then you can return to the previous window by pressing the “F10-Exit” button (or the F10 function key on the computer keyboard).      

                                                 

Fig. 7.26. “Influence coeff. archive. Single plane. “

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Fig. 7.26. Balancing report.

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Saved coeff. balancing can be performed on a machine for which balancing coefficients have already been determined and entered into the computer memory.

Attention!

When balancing with saved coefficients, the vibration sensor and the phase angle sensor must be installed in the same way as during the initial balancing.

Input of the initial data for Saved coeff. balancing (as in the case of primary(“New rotor”) balancing) begins in the “Single plane balancing. Balancing settings.”(See Fig. 7.27).

In this case, in the “Influence coefficients” section, select the “Saved coeff” item. In this case, the second page of the “Influence coeff. archive. Single plane.”(See Fig. 7.27), which stores an archive of the saved balancing coefficients.

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Fig. 7.28. Balancing with saved influence coefficients in 1 plane

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       Moving through the table of this archive using the “►” or “◄” control buttons, you can select the desired record with balancing coefficients of the machine of interest to us. Then, to use this data in current measurements, press the “F2 – Select” button.

After that, the contents of all other windows of the “Single plane balancing. Balancing settings.” are filled in automatically.

After completing the input of the initial data, you can begin to measure.

                         

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Balancing with saved influence coefficients requires only one initial run and at least one test run of the balancing machine.

Attention!

Before starting the measurement, it is necessary to turn on the rotation of the rotor and make sure that rotating frequency is stable.

To carry out the measurement of vibration parameters in the “Run#0 (Initial, no trial mass)” section, press “F7 – Run#0” (or press the F7 key on the computer keyboard).

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Fig. 7.29. Balancing with saved influence coefficients in one plane. Results after one run.

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In the corresponding fields of “Run#0” section, the results of measuring the rotor speed (RPM), the value of the RMS component (Vо1) and phase (F1) of 1x vibration appear.

At the same time, the “Result” tab displays the results of calculating the mass and angle of the corrective weight, which must be installed on the rotor to compensate imbalance.

Moreover, in the case of using a polar coordinate system, the display shows the values ​​of the mass and the installation angle of the correction weight.

In the case of splitting of the corrective weight on the fixed positions, the numbers of the positions of the balancing rotor and the mass of weight that need to be installed on them are displayed.

Further, the balancing process is carried out in accordance with the recommendations set out in section 7.4.2. for primary balancing.

                                                          

To carry out index balancing, a special option is provided in the Balanset-1A program. When checked Mandrel eccentricity elimination an additional RunEcc section appears in the balancing window.

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Fig. 7.30. The working window for Index balancing.

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After running Run # 1 (Trial mass Plane 1), a window will appear

Fig. 7.31 Index balancing attention window.
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After installing the rotor with an 180 turn, Run Ecc must be completed. The program will automatically calculate the true rotor imbalance without affecting the mandrel eccentricity.

Before starting work in the Two plane balancing mode, it is necessary to install vibration sensors on the machine body at the selected measurement points and connect them to the inputs X1 and X2 of the measuring unit, respectively.

An optical phase angle sensor must be connected to input X3 of the measuring unit. In addition, to use this sensor, a reflective tape must be glued onto the accessible rotor surface of the balancing machine.

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       Detailed requirements for choosing the installation location of sensors and their mounting at the facility during balancing are set out in Appendix 1.

The work on the program in the “Two plane balancing” mode starts from the Main window of the programs.

Click on the “F3-Two plane” button (or press the F3 key on the computer keyboard).

Further, click on the “F7 – Balancing” button, after which a working window will appear on the computer display (see Fig. 7.13), selection of the archive for saving data when balancing in two planes.

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Fig. 7.32 Two plane balancing archive window.

      

In this window you need to enter the data of the balanced rotor. After pressing the “F10-OK” button, a balancing window will appear.

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Fig. 7.33. Balancing in two planes window.

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      On the right side of the window is the “Balancing settings” tab for entering settings before balancing.

    • Influence coefficients

Balancing a new rotor or balancing using stored influence coefficients (balancing coefficients)

    • Mandrel eccentricity elimination

Balancing with additional start to eliminate the influence of the eccentricity of the mandrel

    • Weight Attachment Method

Installation of corrective weights in an arbitrary place on the circumference of the rotor or in a fixed position. Calculations for drilling when removing the mass.
• “Free position” – weights can be installed in an arbitrary angular positions on the circumference of the rotor.

    • “Fixed position” – weight can be installed in fixed angular positions on the rotor, for example, on blades or holes (for example 12 holes – 30 degrees), etc. The number of fixed positions must be entered in the appropriate field. After balancing, the program will automatically split the weight into two parts and indicate the number of positions on which it is necessary to establish the masses obtained.

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    • Trial weight mass

Trial weight

    • Leave trial weight in Plane1 / Plane2

Remove or leave trial weight when balancing.

    • Mass mount radius, mm

Radius of mounting trial and corrective weights

    • Balancing tolerance

Entering or calculating residual imbalance tolerances in g-mm

    • Use Polar Graph

Use polar graph to display balancing results

    • Manual data input

Manual data entry for calculating balancing weights

    • Restore last session data

Recovery of the measurement data of the last session in the event of failure to continue balancing.

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Input of the initial data for the New rotor balancing in the “Two plane balancing. Settings”(see Fig. 7.32.).

In this case, in the “Influence coefficients” section, select the “New rotor” item.

Further, in the section “Trial weight mass“, you must select the unit of measurement of the mass of the trial weight – “Gram” or “Percent“.

When choosing the unit of measure “Percent”, all further calculations of the mass of the corrective weight will be performed as a percentage in relation to the mass of the trial weight.

When choosing the “Gram” unit of measurement, all further calculations of the mass of the corrective weight will be performed in grams. Then enter in the windows located to the right of the inscription “Gram” the mass of trial weights that will be installed on the rotor.

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Attention!

If it is necessary to use the “Saved coeff.” Mode for further work during initial balancing, the mass of trial weights must be entered in grams.
Then select “Weight Attachment Method” – “Circum” or “Fixed position”.
If you select “Fixed position”, you must enter the number of positions.

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The tolerance for residual imbalance (Balancing tolerance) can be calculated in accordance with the procedure described in ISO 1940 Vibration. Balance quality requirements for rotors in a constant (rigid) state. Part 1. Specification and verification of balance tolerances.   

                                                                   

                             

Fig. 7.34. Balancing tolerance calculation window

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When balancing in two planes in the “New rotor” mode, balancing requires three calibration runs and at least one test run of the balancing machine.

The vibration measurement at the first start of the machine is performed in the “Two plane balance” working window (see Fig. 7.34) in the “Run#0” section.

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         Fig. 7.35. Measurement results at balancing in two planes after the initial run.

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Attention!

       Before starting the measurement, it is necessary to turn on the rotation of the rotor of the balancing machine (first run) and make sure that it has entered the operating mode with a stable speed.

To measure vibration parameters in the Run#0 section, click on the “F7 – Run#0” button (or press the F7 key on a computer keyboard)

           The results of measuring the rotor speed (RPM), the value RMS (VО1, VО2) and phases (F1, F2) of 1x vibration appearing appear in the corresponding windows of the Run#0 section.
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Before starting to measure vibration parameters in the “Run#1.Trial mass in Plane1” section, you should stop the rotation of the rotor of the balancing machine and install a trial weight on it, the mass selected in the “Trial weight mass” section.

     Attention!

      1. The question of choosing the mass of trial weights and their installation places on the rotor of a balancing machine is discussed in detail in Appendix 1.

      2. If it is necessary to use the Saved coeff. Mode in future work, the place for installing the trial weight must necessarily coincide with the place for installing the mark used to read the phase angle.

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After this, it is necessary to turn on the rotation of the rotor of the balancing machine again and make sure that it has entered the operating mode.

To measure vibration parameters in the “Run # 1.Trial mass in Plane1” section (see Fig. 7.25), click on the “F7 – Run#1” button (or press the F7 key on the computer keyboard).

           

          Upon successful completion of the measurement process, you are returned to the tab of measurement results (see Fig. 7.25).

           In this case, in the corresponding windows of the “Run#1. Trial mass in Plane1” section, the results of measuring the rotor speed (RPM), as well as the value of the components of the RMS (Vо1, Vо2) and phases (F1, F2) of 1x vibration.

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Before starting to measure vibration parameters in the section “Run # 2.Trial mass in Plane2“, you must perform the following steps:

         – stop the rotation of the rotor of the balancing machine;

         – remove the trial weight installed in plane 1;

         – install on a trial weight in plane 2, the mass selected in the section “Trial weight mass“.

           

After this, turn on the rotation of the rotor of the balancing machine and make sure that it has entered the operating speed.

To begin the measurement of vibration in the “Run # 2.Trial mass in Plane2” section (see Fig. 7.26), click on the “F7 – Run # 2” button (or press the F7 key on the computer keyboard). Then the “Result” tab opens.
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In the case of using the Weight Attachment Method” – “Free positions, the display shows the values ​​of the masses (M1, M2) and installation angles (f1, f2) of the corrective weights.

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           Fig. 7.36. Results of calculation of corrective weights – free position

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Fig. 7.37. Results of calculation of corrective weights – free position.
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In the case of using the Weight Attachment Method” – “Fixed positions

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Fig. 7.37. Results of calculation of corrective weights – fixed position.

Fig. 7.39. Results of calculation of corrective weights – fixed position.
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In the case of using the Weight Attachment Method” – “Circular groove”

Fig. 7.40. Results of calculation of corrective weights – Circular groove.

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Attention!:

    1. After completing the measurement process on the RUN#2 of the balancing machine, stop the rotation of the rotor and remove the trial weight previously installed. Then you can to install (or remove) corrective weights.

    2. The angular position of the corrective weights in the polar coordinate system is counted from the place of installation of the trial weight in the direction of rotation of the rotor.

    3. In the case of “Fixed position” – the 1^st position (Z1), coincides with the place of installation of the trial weight. The counting direction of the position number is in the direction of rotation of the rotor.

4. By default the corrective weight will be added to the rotor. This is indicated by the label set in the “Add” field. If removing the weight (for example, by drilling), you must set a mark in the “Delete” field, after which the angular position of the correction weight will automatically change by 180º.

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   After installing the correction weight on the balancing rotor it is necessary to carry out a RunC (trim) and evaluate the effectiveness of the performed balancing.

Attention!

Before starting the measurement at the test run, it is necessary to turn on the rotation of the rotor of the machine and make sure that it has entered the operating speed.

                

To measure vibration parameters in the RunTrim (Check balance quality) section (see Fig. 7.37), click on the “F7 – RunTrim” button (or press the F7 key on the computer keyboard).

       

           The results of measuring the rotor rotation frequency (RPM), as well as the value of the RMS component (Vо1) and phase (F1) of 1x vibration will be shown.

The “Result” tab appears on right side of the working window with the table of measurement results (see Fig. 7.37), which displays the results of calculating the parameters of additional corrective weights.

           These weights can be added to corrective weights that are already installed on the rotor to compensate for residual imbalance.

In addition, the residual rotor unbalance achieved after balancing is displayed in the lower part of this window.

In the case when the values ​​of the residual vibration and / or residual unbalance of the balanced rotor satisfy the tolerance requirements established in the technical documentation, the balancing process can be completed.

Otherwise, the balancing process may continue. This allows the method of successive approximations to correct possible errors that may occur during the installation (removal) of the corrective weight on a balanced rotor.

When continuing the balancing process on the balancing rotor, it is necessary to install (remove) additional corrective mass, the parameters of which are indicated in the “Result” window.

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In the “Result” window there are two control buttons can be used – “F4-Inf.Coeff“, “F5 – Change correction planes“.

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The “F4-Inf.Coeff” button (or the F4 function key on the computer keyboard) is used to view and save rotor balancing coefficients in the computer memory, calculated from the results of two calibration starts.

When it is pressed, the “Influence coefficients (two planes)” working window appears on the computer display (see Fig. 7.40), in which balancing coefficients calculated based on the results of the first three calibration starts are displayed.

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Fig. 7.41. Working window with balancing coefficients in 2 planes.

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In the future, when balancing of such type of the machine it is supposed, require to use the “Saved coeff.” mode and balancing coefficients stored in the computer memory.

To save coefficients, click the “F9 – Save” button and go to the “Influence coefficients archive (2planes)” windows (see Fig. 7.42)

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Fig. 7.42. The second page of the working window with balancing coefficients in 2 planes.

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The “F5 – Change correction planes” button is used when require change the position of the correction planes, when it is necessary to recalculate the masses and installation angles

corrective weights.

This mode is primarily useful when balancing rotors of complex shape (for example, crankshafts).

When this button is pressed, the working window “Recalculation of correction weights mass and angle to other correction planes” is displayed on the computer display (see Fig. 7.42).

In this working window, you should select one of the 4 possible options by clicking corresponding picture.

The original correction planes (Н1 and Н2) in Fig. 7.29 are marked in green, and new (K1 and K2), for which it recounts, in red.

Then, in the “Calculation data” section, enter the requested data, including:

– the distance between the corresponding correction planes (a, b, c);

– new values ​​of the radii of the installation of corrective weights on the rotor (R1 ’, R2’).

After entering the data, you must press the button “F9-calculate“

The calculation results (masses M1, M2 and installation angles of corrective weights f1, f2) are displayed in the corresponding section of this working window (see Fig. 7.42).

Fig. 7.43 Change correction planes. Recalculation of correction mass and angle to other correction planes.

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Saved coeff. balancing can be performed on a machine for which balancing coefficients have already been determined and saved in the computer memory.

     Attention!

When re-balancing, the vibration sensors and the phase angle sensor must be installed in the same way as during the initial balancing.

Input of initial data for re-balancing begins in the “Two plane balance. Balancing settings”(see Fig. 7.23).

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In this case, in the “Influence coefficients” section, select the “Saved coeff.” Item. In this case, the window “Influence coefficients archive (2planes)” will appear (see Fig. 7.30), in which the archive of the previously determined balancing coefficients is stored.

Moving through the table of this archive using the “►” or “◄” control buttons, you can select the desired record with balancing coefficients of the machine of interest to us. Then, to use this data in current measurements, press the “F2 – OK” button and return to the previous working window.

Fig. 7.44. The second page of the working window with balancing coefficients in 2 planes.

After that, the contents of all other windows of the “Balancing in 2 pl. Source data” is filled in automatically.

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“Saved coeff.” balancing requires only one tuning start and at least one test start of the balancing machine.

Vibration measurement at the tuning start (Run # 0) of the machine is performed in the “Balancing in 2 planes” working window with a table of balancing results (see Fig. 7.14) in the Run # 0 section.

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Attention!

       Before starting the measurement, it is necessary to turn on the rotation of the rotor of the balancing machine and make sure that it has entered the operating mode with a stable speed.

To measure vibration parameters in the Run # 0 section, click the “F7 – Run#0” button (or press the F7 key on the computer keyboard).

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           The results of measuring the rotor speed (RPM), as well as the value of the components of the RMS (VО1, VО2) and phases (F1, F2) of the 1x vibration appear in the corresponding fields of the Run # 0 section.

At the same time, the “Result” tab opens (see Fig. 7.15), which displays the results of calculating the parameters of corrective weights that must be installed on the rotor to compensate for its imbalance.

Moreover, in the case of using the polar coordinate system, the display shows the values ​​of the masses and installation angles of corrective weights.

In the case of decomposition of corrective weights on the blades, the numbers of the blades of the balancing rotor and the mass of weight that need to be installed on them are displayed.

Further, the balancing process is carried out in accordance with the recommendations set out in section 7.6.1.2. for primary balancing.

Attention!:

To carry out index balancing, a special option is provided in the Balanset-1A program. When checked Mandrel eccentricity elimination an additional RunEcc section appears in the balancing window.

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Fig. 7.45. The working window for Index balancing.

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After running Run # 2 (Trial mass Plane 2), a window will appear

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Fig. 7.46. Attention windows
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After installing the rotor with an 180 turn, Run Ecc must be completed. The program will automatically calculate the true rotor imbalance without affecting the mandrel eccentricity.

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  Working in the “Charts” mode begins from the Initial window (see. Fig. 7.1) by pressing “F8 – Charts”. Then opens a window “Measurement of vibration on two channels. Charts” (see. Fig. 7.19).

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Fig. 7.47. Operating window “Measurement of vibration on two channels. Charts”.

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  While working in this mode it is possible to plot four versions of vibration chart.

The first version allows to get a timeline function of the overall vibration (of vibration velocity) on the first and second measuring channels.

The second version allows you to get graphs of vibration (of vibration velocity), which occurs on rotation frequency and its higher harmonical components.

These graphs are obtained as a result of the synchronous filtering of the overall vibration time function.

The third version provides vibration charts with the results of the harmonical analysis.

The fourth version allows to get a vibration chart with the results of the spectrum analysis.  

  

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Fig. 7.48. Operating window for the output of the time function of the overall vibration charts

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  There are also marks (blue-colored) in these graphs connecting charts of overall vibration with the rotation frequency of the rotor. In addition, each mark indicates beginning (end) of the next revolution of the rotor.

In need of the scale change of the chart on X-axis the slider, pointed by an arrow on fig. 7.20, can be used.

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Fig. 7.49. Operating window for the output of the 1x vibration charts.
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  After completion of the measurement process and mathematical calculation of results (synchronous filtering of the time function of the overall vibration) on display in the main window on a period equal to one revolution of the rotor appear charts of the 1x vibration on two channels.

In this case, a chart for the first channel is depicted in red and for the second channel in green. On these charts angle of the rotor revolution is plotted (from mark to mark) on X-axis and the amplitude of the vibration velocity (mm/sec) is plotted on Y-axis.

In addition, in the upper part of the working window (to the right of the button “F9 – Measure”) numerical values of vibration measurements of both channels, similar to those we get in the “Vibration meter” mode, are displayed.

In particular: RMS value of the overall vibration (V1s, V2s), the magnitude of RMS (V1o, V2o) and phase (Fi, Fj) of the 1x vibration and rotor speed (Nrev).

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To plot a chart with the results of harmonical analysis in the operating window “Measurement of vibration on two channels. Charts” (see Fig. 7.47) it is necessary to select the operating mode “Harmonical analysis” by clicking the appropriate button.

Then appears an operating window for simultaneous output of charts of temporary function and of spectrum of vibration harmonical aspects whose period is equal or multiple to the rotor rotation frequency (see Fig. 7.49).  

Attention!

When operating in this mode it is necessary to use the phase angle sensor which synchronizes the measurement process with the rotor frequency of the machines to which the sensor is set.

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Fig. 7.50. Operating window harmonics of 1x vibration.

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Upon readiness press (click) the “F9-Measure” button then the vibration measurement process begins simultaneously on two channels.

After completion of the measurement process in operating window (see Fig. 7.49) appear charts of time function (higher chart) and harmonics of 1x vibration (lower chart).

The number of harmonic components is plotted on X-axis and RMS of the vibration velocity (mm/sec) is plotted on Y-axis.

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Fig. 7.51. Operating window for the output of the spectrum of vibration .

Upon readiness press (click) the “F9-Measure” button then the vibration measurement process begins simultaneously on two channels.

After completion of the measurement process in operating window (see Fig. 7.50) appear charts of time function (higher chart) and spectrum of vibration (lower chart).

The vibration frequency is plotted on X-axis and RMS of the vibration velocity (mm/sec) is plotted on Y-axis.

In this case, a chart for the first channel is depicted in red and for the second channel in green.

ANNEX 1 ROTOR   BALANCING.

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The rotor is a body that rotates around a certain axis and is held by its bearing surfaces in the supports. Bearing surfaces of the rotor transmit weights to the supports through rolling or sliding bearings. While using the term of “bearing surface” we simply refer to the Zapfen* or Zapfen-replacing surfaces.

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*Zapfen (German for “journal”, “pin”) – is a part of an shaft or an axis, that is being carried by a holder (bearing box).

fig.1 Rotor and centrifugal forces.

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In a perfectly balanced rotor, its mass is distributed symmetrically regarding the axis of the rotation. This means that any element of the rotor can correspond to another element located symmetrically in a relation to the axis of the rotation. During rotation, each rotor element acts upon by a centrifugal force directed in the radial direction (perpendicular to the axis of the rotor rotation). In a balanced rotor, the centrifugal force influencing any element of the rotor is balanced by the centrifugal force that influences the symmetrical element. For example, elements 1 and 2 (shown in fig.1 and colored in green) are influenced by centrifugal forces F1 and F2: equal in value and absolutely opposite in directions. This is true for all symmetrical elements of the rotor and thus the total centrifugal force influencing the rotor is equal to 0 the rotor is balanced. But if the symmetry of the rotor is broken (in Figure 1, the asymmetric element is marked in red), then the unbalanced centrifugal force F3 begins to act on the rotor.

When rotating, this force changes the direction together with the rotation of the rotor. The dynamic weight resulting from this force is transferred to the bearings, which leads to their accelerated wear. In addition, under the influence of this variable towards the force, there is a cyclic deformation of the supports and of the foundation on which the rotor is fixed, which lets out a vibration. To eliminate the imbalance of the rotor and the accompanying vibration, it is necessary to set balancing masses, that will restore the symmetry of the rotor.

Rotor balancing is an operation to eliminate imbalance by adding balancing masses.

The task of balancing is to find the value and places (angle) of the installation of one or more balancing masses.

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The types of rotors and imbalance.

Considering the strength of the rotor material and the magnitude of the centrifugal forces influencing it, the rotors can be divided into two types: rigid and flexible.

Rigid rotors at operating conditions under the influence of centrifugal force may get slightly deformed and the influence of this deformation in the calculations may therefore be neglected.

Deformation of flexible rotors on the other hand should never be neglected. The deformation of flexible rotors complicates the solution for the balancing problem and requires the use of some other mathematical models in comparison with the task of balancing rigid rotors. It is important to mention that the same rotor at low speeds of rotation can behave like rigid one and at high speeds it will behave like flexible one. Further on we will consider the balancing of rigid rotors only.

Depending on the distribution of imbalanced masses along the length of the rotor, two types of imbalance can be distinguished – static and dynamic (quick, instant). It works correspondingly same with the static and the dynamic rotor balancing.

The static imbalance of the rotor occurs without the rotation of the rotor. In other words, it is quiescent when the rotor is under the influence of gravity and in addition it turns the “heavy point” down. An example of a rotor with the static imbalance is presented in Fig.2

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The dynamic imbalance occurs only when the rotor spins.

An example of a rotor with the dynamic imbalance is presented in Fig.3.

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Fig.3. Dynamic imbalance of rotor – couple of the centrifugal forces

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In this case, imbalanced equal masses M1 and M2 are located in different surfaces – in different places along the length of the rotor. In the static position, i.e. when the rotor does not spin, the rotor may only be influenced by gravity and the masses therefore will balance each other. In dynamics when the rotor is spinning, the masses M1 and M2 start to be influenced by centrifugal forces FЎ1 and FЎ2. These forces are equal in value and are opposite in the direction. However, since they are located in different places along the length of the shaft and are not on the same line, the forces do not compensate each other. The forces of FЎ1 and FЎ2 create a moment impacted to the rotor. That is why this imbalance has another name “momentary”. Accordingly, non-compensated centrifugal forces influence the bearing supports, which can significantly exceed the forces that we relied on and also reduce the service life for the bearings.

Since this type of imbalance occurs only in dynamics during the rotor spinning, thus it is called dynamic. It can not be eliminated in the static balancing (or so called “on the knives”) or in any other similar ways. To eliminate the dynamic imbalance, it is necessary to set two compensating weights that will create a moment equal in value and opposite in direction to the moment arising from the masses of M1 and M2. Compensating masses do not necessarily have to be installed opposite to the masses M1 and M2 and be equal to them in value. The most important thing is that they create a moment that fully compensates right at the moment of imbalance.

In general, the masses M1 and M2 may not be equal to each other, so there will be a combination of static and dynamic imbalance. It is theoretically proved that for a rigid rotor to eliminate its imbalance it is necessary and sufficient to install two weights spaced along the length of the rotor. These weights will compensate both the moment resulting from the dynamic imbalance and the centrifugal force resulting from the asymmetry of the mass relative to the rotor axis (static imbalance). As usual the dynamic imbalance is typical for long rotors, such as shafts, and static – for narrow. However, if the narrow rotor is mounted skewed in reference to the axis, or worse, deformed (the so-called “wheel wobbles”), in this case it will be difficult to eliminate the dynamic imbalance (see Fig.4), due to the fact that it is difficult to set correcting weights, that create the right compensating moment.

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Fig.4 Dynamic balancing of the wobbling wheel

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Since the narrow rotor shoulder creates a short moment, it may require correcting weights of a large mass. But at the same time there is an additional so-called “induced imbalance” associated with the deformation of the narrow rotor under the influence of centrifugal forces from the correcting masses.

See the example:

” Methodical instructions on rigid rotors balancing” ISO 1940-1:2003 Mechanical vibration – Balance quality requirements for rotors in a constant (rigid) state – Part 1: Specification and verification of balance tolerances

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This is visible for narrow fan wheels, which, in addition to the power imbalance, also influences an aerodynamic imbalance. And it is important to bear in mind that the aerodynamic imbalance, in fact the aerodynamic force, is directly proportional to the angular velocity of the rotor, and to compensate it, the centrifugal force of the correcting mass is used, which is proportional to the square of the angular velocity. Therefore, the balancing effect may only occur at a specific balancing frequency. At other speeds there would be an additional gap. The same can be said about electromagnetic forces in an electromagnetic motor, which are also proportional to the angular velocity. In other words it is impossible to eliminate all causes of vibration of the mechanism by any means of balancing.

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Fundamentals of Vibration.

Vibration is a reaction of the mechanism design to the effect of cyclic excitation force. This force can may a different nature.

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The magnitude of vibration (for example, its amplitude AB) depends not only on the magnitude of the excitation force Fт acting on the mechanism with the circular frequency ω, but also on the stiffness k of the structure of the mechanism, its mass m, and damping coefficient C.

Various types of sensors can be used to measure vibration and balance mechanisms, including:

– absolute vibration sensors designed to measure vibration acceleration (accelerometers) and vibration velocity sensors;

– relative vibration sensors eddy-current or capacitive, designed to measure vibration.

In some cases (when the structure of the mechanism allows it) sensors of force can also be used to examine its vibration weight.

Particularly, they are widely used to measure the vibration weight of the supports of hardbearing balancing machines.

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Therefore vibration is the reaction of the mechanism to the influence of external forces. The amount of vibration depends not only on the magnitude of the force acting on the mechanism, but also on the rigidity of the mechanism. Two forces with the same magnitude can lead to different vibrations. In mechanisms with a rigid support structure, even with the small vibration, the bearing units can be significantly influenced by dynamic weights. Therefore, when balancing mechanisms with stiff legs apply the force sensors, and vibration (vibro accelerometers). Vibration sensors are only used on mechanisms with relatively pliable supports, right when the action of unbalanced centrifugal forces leads to a noticeable deformation of the supports and vibration. Force sensors are used in rigid supports even when significant forces arising from imbalance do not lead to significant vibration.

fig. 6. Installation of sensors during balancing in two planes, using Balanset-1
1,2-vibration sensors, 3-phase, 4- USB measuring unit, 5-laptop

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In most cases, dynamic balancing is carried out by the method of three starts. This method is based on the fact that test weights of an already-known mass are installed on the rotor in series in 1 and 2 planes; so the masses and the place of installation of balancing weights are calculated based on the results of changing the vibration parameters.

The place of installation of the weight is called the correction plane. Usually, the correction planes are selected in the area of the bearing supports on which the rotor is mounted.

The initial vibration is measured at the first start. Then, a trial weight of a known mass is installed on the rotor closer to one of the supports. Then the second start is performed, and we measure the vibration parameters, that should change because of the installation of the trial weight. Then the trial weight in the first plane is removed and installed in the second plane. The third start-up is performed and the vibration parameters are measured. When the trial weight is removed, the program automatically calculates the mass and the place (angles) of the installation of balancing weights.

The point in setting up test weights is to determine how the system responds to the imbalance change. When we know the masses and the location of the sample weights, the program can calculate the so-called influence coefficients, showing how the introduction of a known imbalance affects the vibration parameters. The coefficients of influence are the characteristics of the mechanical system itself and depend on the stiffness of the supports and the mass (inertia) of the rotor-support system.

For the same type of mechanisms of the same design, the coefficients of influence will be similar. You can save them in your computer memory and use them afterwards for balancing the same type of mechanisms without carrying out test runs, which greatly improves the performance of the balancing. We should also note that the mass of test weights should be chosen as such so that the vibration parameters vary markedly when installing test weights. Otherwise, the error in calculating the coefficients of the affect increases and the quality of balancing deteriorates.

1111 A guide to the device Balanset-1 provides a formula by which you can approximately determine the mass of the trial weight, depending on the mass and the speed of the rotation of the balanced rotor. As you can understand from Fig. 1 the centrifugal force acts in the radial direction, i.e. perpendicular to the rotor axis. Therefore, vibration sensors should be installed so that their sensitivity axis is also directed in the radial direction. Usually the rigidity of the foundation in the horizontal direction is less, so the vibration in the horizontal direction is higher. Therefore, to increase the sensitivity of the sensors should be installed so that their axis of sensitivity could also be directed horizontally. Although there is no fundamental difference. In addition to the vibration in the radial direction, it is necessary to control the vibration in the axial direction, along the axis of rotation of the rotor. This vibration is usually caused not by imbalance, but by other reasons, mainly due to misalignment and misalignment of shafts connected through the coupling. This vibration is not eliminated by balancing, in this case alignment is required. In practice, usually in such mechanisms there is an imbalance of the rotor and misalignment of the shafts, which greatly complicates the task of eliminating the vibration. In such cases, you must first align and then balance the mechanism. (Although with a strong torque imbalance, vibration also occurs in the axial direction due to the” twisting ” of the foundation structure).

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Criteria for assessing the quality of balancing mechanisms.

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Quality of rotor (mechanisms) balancing can be estimated in two ways. The first method involves comparing the value of the residual imbalance determined during the balancing with the tolerance for the residual imbalance. The specified tolerances for various classes of rotors installed in the standard ISO 1940-1-2007. «Vibration. Requirements for the balancing quality of rigid rotors. Part 1. Determination of permissible imbalance”. 
However, the implementation of these tolerances can not fully guarantee the operational reliability of the mechanism associated with the achievement of a minimum level of vibration. This is due to the fact that the vibration of the mechanism is determined not only by the amount of force associated with the residual imbalance of its rotor, but also depends on a number of other parameters, including: the rigidity K of the structural elements of the mechanism, its mass M, damping coefficient, and the speed. Therefore, to assess the dynamic qualities of the mechanism (including the quality of its balance) in some cases, it is recommended to assess the level of residual vibration of the mechanism, which is regulated by a number of standards. 
The most common standard regulating permissible vibration levels of mechanisms is ISO 10816-3:2009 Preview Mechanical vibration – Evaluation of machine vibration by measurements on non-rotating parts — Part 3: Industrial machines with nominal power above 15 kW and nominal speeds between 120 r/min and 15 000 r/min when measured in situ.» 
With its help, you can set the tolerance on all types of machines, taking into account the power of their electric drive. 
In addition to this universal standard, there are a number of specialized standards developed for specific types of mechanisms. For example, 
ISO 14694:2003 “Industrial fans – Specifications for balance quality and vibration levels”, 
ISO 7919-1-2002 “Vibration of machines without reciprocating motion. Measurements on rotating shafts and evaluation criteria. General guidance.»