vbBalancer Operating Overview
You can use the instrument to perform the following tasks:
- Balance machines using single and dual plane methods
- Take live, free run measurements for onsite analysis of vibration spectra and waveforms
Balancing
Analyze and correct rotating mass imbalance problems in-situ. A rigid rotor can be balanced in one or two planes.
- Take an initial measurement of the imbalance.
- Attach a trial weight to the balancing plane and take another measurement. For dual plane balancing, do the same for the second plane.
- Attach correction weights to the balancing planes as recommended by the instrument.
- Take a measurement in each plane to confirm that the rotor is balanced. Any residual imbalance can be removed via trim balancing.
Onsite Analysis
Using your vbBalancer instrument you may measure vibration spectra and waveforms, and analyze them onsite immediately. This feature is suitable for one-off investigations.
- Set measurement parameters on the instrument.
- Measure and analyze the spectrum or waveform.
- Record the data to memory (optional).
Last Reviewed: 11/Jun/2009 Source: vbBalancer Reference Guide Revision 24 March 2009 - pages 15 & 16