ROTALIGN Ultra

Highest standards in machinery shaft alignment

Highest standards in machinery shaft alignment

Present in all industries

We care about your assets

PRFTECHNIK Alignment Systems, the inventor of laser alignment, has more than 25 years
of experience in developing, manufacturing and
applying laser-based alignment measurements
systems.
Our measurement systems are used in many
alignment applications of rotating machinery.
In addition to shaft alignment ROTALIGN Ultra
offer various geometric solutions that include:
measurement of straightness and surface flatness, alignment of bores and turbine diaphragms,
monitoring machine positional change and
vibration acceptance check, among others.

ROTALIGN Ultra is a multi-application platform

that helps reduce machine downtime and plant
operation and maintenance costs. The reduced
outage increases productivity hence an instant
payback on investment.

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Extend machine availability and efficiency

Precision alignment pays back

Rotating machinery is susceptible to misalignment. Machines should be well aligned at the
commissioning stage and thereafter regularly
maintained. The mean time between failures
(MTBF) will increase resulting in high savings in
maintenance costs.
Laser precision alignment extends machine
availability and protects assets while increasing
product quality as vibration is reduced to very
low levels.

Advantages of laser shaft alignment

The single laser technology shaft alignment systems from PRFTECHNIK take hundreds of readings, making it possible to perform the measurement under space constraints with the highest
accuracy and simplicity.

Systems are user-friendly and intuitive

Quick set-up of the fully assembled
ready-to-use sag-free brackets

On-screen guidance to enter required

machine data

Precision alignment guarantees:

Error free and accurate measurement with

a resolution of 1 micron (0.00004)

Reduced energy consumption

Reduction in bearing, seal, shaft and
coupling failure

Reduced bearing and coupling

temperatures

Reduced vibration
No breaking (or cracking) of shafts
Secure foundation bolts

No human reading errors and bracket

sag influences

Quick on-screen laser beam adjustment

Take readings at any desired position
Instant display of coupling and feet values
in both horizontal and vertical directions

Evaluation of the alignment condition

according to coupling tolerance

Repeatability of results
Documentation of the alignment job
through PC software ALIGNMENT CENTER

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Precise shaft alignment

ROTALIGN Ultra Shaft is a top-of-the-range

alignment system that is available as a tier
system. Whether Lite, Advanced or Expert level,
the choice is yours. The levels are upgradeable to
the next to boost the feature level so as to master
any alignment job faced. The system is user-friendly and features a large colour TFT screen which is
sunlight readable, full VGA with a fast processor.
The alphanumeric backlit keyboard is completely
sealed. A long lasting rechargeable Li-Ion battery,
USB interfaces and wireless communication are
incorporated in the ROTALIGN Ultra computer.
Experience the ROTALIGN Ultra system and
realize that it faces no limitations when it comes
to alignment.

3 keys to precision alignment

Toggle quickly from dimensions to results and
vice versa for an instant evaluation of the
alignment condition.

Dimensions

Measurements

1. Enter Dimensions

2. Rotate shafts

3. Display alignment condition

ROTALIGN Ultra computer

incorporates a wireless
communication technology
facilitating transmission
of data between the computer and the sensor

All necessary machine and couplings dimensions

Measurement is performed using the appropriate

and properties are entered

measurement mode then analysed

High performance professional system

Machine properties

Measurement with continuous sweep and pass mode

ROTALIGN Ultra allows the user to configure

Continuous sweep mode Data is automatically collected as the shaft is

correctly any machine train. The systems set-up

rotated from any position in the machine operational direction. Shaft

screen is used to edit all machine and coupling

rotation restrictions are overcome as only a turn of 60

properties including machine and coupling type,

is required for results. This mode is quick and captures

machine name, type of fixation, thermal growth

hundreds of measurement points, hence more accu-

and coupling target values. Based on the type

rate than the 3-position measurement methods.

of machine selected, an appropriate machine

graphic is displayed for a better guidance and

Pass mode The ideal mode for uncoupled shafts in machines with high

documentation of the alignment job. Machine

rotational inertia. The laser emitter is rotated past the sensor in at least 3

graphics are also displayed in result screen for

different positions. The internal inclinometer notes the rotation angle each

better evaluation.

time the beam passes the sensor.

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The dual position detectors

and the built-in electronic
inclinometer allow simultaneous monitoring of

The 5-axis sensor

the vertical and horizontal

machine corrections during
Live Move

ROTALIGN Ultra system

has been designed for

Results

Live Move

industrial applications and

can be used in extreme
working conditions. The
computer is dustproof and
water spray resistant in
accordance with IP65
rating while the laser and
sensor are both submersible and dustproof in
accordance with IP67
rating

Results are displayed and alignment quality shown

Live monitoring of machine positional corrections in

with respect to tolerances

vertical and horizontal directions

Results and tolerances

Move simulator and Live Move

Results are shown simultaneously in the

The Move Simulator is used to simulate shim values and horizontal

vertical and horizontal direction including feet

movement corrections. The simulator takes into account the shim thickness

and coupling values. Machine graphics are

available and the amount by which the machines can be physically moved.

displayed for a clear understanding. The under

The unique ROTALIGN measurement principle allows the machine

and over constrained feet feature allows

correction to be monitored simultaneously in both horizontal and vertical

defining any pair of feet to be static or

directions with laser and sensor mounted at any angular position on the

moveable optimizing the results. Interactive

shaft. Machine graphics show the direction and the correction value of feet

and customised tolerances are necessary in

to be moved. When the alignment condition falls within the set coupling

evaluating the alignment condition and if this

tolerances a happy smiley appears.

falls within the set coupling tolerances a happy

smiley appears.

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ROTALIGN Ultra analysis tools

These tools are used to determine the quality of measurement

and machine alignment condition.
Soft foot wizard

Thermal growth calculator

Measurement table and standard deviation

Soft foot analysis is simplified through

Used to determine mathematically the

It allows determining precisely the quality

a diagnostic tool

machine expansion parameters

and repeatability of measurement

Editable ellipse

Move Simulator

Customised tolerances

Allows the editing of raw measurement data

Simulates shim values and horizontal move-

The user can set his own tolerances allowing a

and the analysis of the alignment condition

ment corrections

better evaluation of the alignment condition

High-end modular alignment system

Machine train and special applications

Thermal growth and coupling targets

Machine trains with up to 13 couplings, cardan

When subjected to high operating temperatures, machine cases and pipes

drive machines, flanged machines, multi-feet

tend to expand. This expansion influences the alignment condition. It is

machines and spacer shaft couplings with

therefore necessary to compensate for this thermal growth.

different diameters are some of the many shaft

These values together with the coupling targets can be obtained from the

applications included in the powerful ROTALIGN

individual machine specifications and then entered in the ROTALIGN Ultra

Ultra system.

Shaft application. Additionally a thermal growth calculator is available.

Within the ROTALIGN Ultra Shaft Expert platform, the Live Trend
application is used to measure machine expansion over time.

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Document your job the most convenient way

ALIGNMENT REPORTER
With this freeware one is able to generate
measurement reports and backup measurements files on a PC. The generated reports can
be printed on any available printer.

Saving the measurement files to USB memory

A PDF report can be generated from a
measurement file and saved on a USB memory
stick. Additionally it is possible to backup all the
user files from the ROTALIGN Ultra computer
to the USB stick allowing easy and safe data
portability.

ALIGNMENT CENTER
ALIGNMENT CENTER is a state-of-the-art PC
software database platform for all PRFTECHNIK
Alignment instruments and applications. It is
the perfect solution for preparing, analyzing,
organizing and archiving measurements.
Measurement related data is also saved and
the measurement history can also be followed
and organized under hierarchies. The software
generates professional colour reports that
include photos, company information and logo.

File machine templates

Soft foot measurement

A template is a file that serves as a pattern for

Soft foot is the condition of machine frame distortion. Any cause that

alignment set-ups that are repeated frequently.

results in machine frame distortion when the machine is anchored to its

The main purpose is to save time by not

foundation is a soft foot. Soft foot should be checked before aligning the

having to reconfigure the same set-up many

shafts. This can be done quickly with the ROTALIGN Ultra soft foot fea-

times. The ROTALIGN Ultra system offers file

ture with the ROTALIGN Ultra laser and sensor mounted at any angular

templates which contain all known dimensions,

position on the shaft. The soft foot measurement is saved and shown in

target specifications, thermal growth values,

the alignment report.

preferred measure mode, preferred machine

icons and coupling types. All this with the
benefit of saving time!

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ROTALIGN Ultra Shaft Expert platform

The Expert platform allows the user to go a step

further into the world of alignment applications
two useful applications are available at this
level. Upgrade your ROTALIGN Ultra to this
ultimate shaft alignment level The Expert.
Vibration Acceptance Check
The ROTALIGN Ultra Vibration Acceptance
Check application works in combination with
the VIBTOOL device to measure vibration level
according to ISO 10816-3 international standard. The RMS velocity value is wireless transferred and stored back onto ROTALIGN Ultra
computer. The result is instantly evaluated
against the machine classification threshold.

Live Trend
Cold alignment targets may not accurately
predict the actual operating condition of a
running machine. Live Trend is used to monitor
movement of machines during run-up or coastdown phase, in order to exactly determine the
positional change over time and the influences
of given events. The machines can then be
precisely aligned using these values.

The Vibration Acceptance

Check report can be issued
either separately or included
within the shaft alignment
report.
The Live Trend report can be
issued with a default layout
or in Excel.

Vibration measurement results incorporated within

Machine positional changes are monitored

shaft alignment program

in real time

The powerful expert platform

Vibration Acceptance Check

Bracket configuration for Live Trend

The VIBTOOL device can

The brackets are available in two different

measure the following

configurations: Magnetic or permanent

parameters:

fixation with the optional RF wireless modVibration severity

Bearing condition

Temperature

RPM

Pump cavitation

ule also mounted on a magnetic bracket.

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Services and customer support

Quality of service
The PRFTECHNIK Alignment high-tech lab
is the heart of our development. Everyday,
sensors, lasers and new systems are developed,
tested and produced to the highest quality.
Because we care about the quality of our
products and our customers needs, we have established service centres worldwide to ensure that
customers do not give up precision alignment at
any particular time.

Customized product training

Training and seminars are held by a professional
team and are intended to support professional
users to apply the systems and to be familiar
with alignment applications in depth.

Machinery service
PRFTECHNIK Alignment provides a full range
of high end alignment services. Our dedicated
machinery service experts assist you in the
overhaul of large and complex machinery as well
as in large scale alignment projects such as the
construction and installation of new turbines.
Our services include shaft alignment, monitoring of positional changes, geometric alignment
and turbine alignment.

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Lite features
High resolution colour backlit TFT screen
5,7 inches and backlit alphanumeric keyboard
USB interface for PC and printer
Heavy-duty Li-Ion rechargeable battery
Rigid pre-assembled universal brackets and
additional support posts included in a pouch
UniBeam - patented single laser-sensor
technology for quick laser adjustment
Integrated electronic inclinometer
Alignment of horizontal, vertical and
flanged-mounted machines
Alignment of coupled / non-coupled and
rotatable / non-rotatable machines
Alignment of cardan and spacer shafts
(for cardan, special bracket is required)
Machine train alignment up to 6 machines
Soft foot measurement and correction
User defined tolerances
TolChek - automatic evaluation of alignment
condition with Smiley and LEDs
Variety of measurement modes: SWEEP,
Clock, Multi-Point, Dial gauges inputs
InfiniRange extends detector measurement
range to handle gross misalignment
Live monitoring of horizontal and vertical
corrections Live Move
Move simulator
Static feet selection to resolve base-bound
and bolt-bound problems

Lite
Advanced
Expert

ROTALIGN Ultra Shaft is based on a three-level

system. The fundamental Lite version is packed
with powerful high-end features that include
the Move simulator and user defined tolerances
among others. This version is easily upgradable to the Advance version to include powerful
analysis tools such as the soft foot wizard, pass
mode measurement , vector tolerance to name
but a few. The top tier is the Expert level, and
comprises all features contained in both the Lite
and Advanced versions plus the additional applications Live Trend and Vibration Acceptance
Check.

Advanced powerful package

Live simultaneously move in both horizontal
and vertical directions
Soft foot wizard
Machine train up to 14 machines
Measurement Pass mode
Standard Deviation
Editable ellipse
Thermal Growth Calculator
Under/over constrained feet
File/Machine templates
Vector tolerances
History table

Realistic machine graphics which can be named

Save thousands of measurement files in the device

Expert platform

Save reports as PDFs directly to memory stick

Data protection auto save and resume capability

Live Trend with magnetic or permanent

fixation brackets

In compliance with classifications IP 65 and IP 67

Vibration Acceptance Check with VIBTOOL

ALIGNMENT REPORTER, freeware for reports

printing and files backup

Additional features to the Advanced package

PC display for presentations/training in

customer premises
Platform prepared for other alignment applications like, Straightness, Flatness and Bore concentricity measurement

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ROTALIGN Ultra technical data

Computer
CPU
Memory

Intel XScale Processor running at 520 MHz

Display

Type: Transmissive (sunlight-readable) backlit TFT colour graphic display

64 MB RAM, 64 MB Internal Flash,1024 MB Compact Flash Memory

Resolution: Full VGA, 640 x 480 Pixel; Dimensions: 5.7 inch diagonal
Keyboard elements: Navigation cursor cross with up, clear and menu
keys; Alphanumeric keyboard with dimensions, measure and results hard
keys

LED indicators

4 LEDs for laser status and alignment condition

2 LEDs for wireless communication and battery status

Power supply

Operating time: 25 hours (using Li-Ion rechargeable battery) 12 hours

(using disposable batteries) typical use (based upon an operating cycle of
25% measurement, 25% computation and 50% sleep mode)
Disposable batteries: 6 x 1.5 V IEC LR14 (C) [optional]
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery: 7.2 V / 6.0 Ah

External interface

2 x USB host for printer, keyboard or PC communication

1 x USB slave for printer, keyboard or PC communication
RS232 (serial) for receiver
I-Data socket for receiver
Ethernet
Integrated wireless communication, class 1, transmitting power 100 mW
AC adapter/charger socket

Environmental protection

IP 65 (dustproof and water spray resistant), shockproof

Relative humidity 10% to 90%

Temperature range

Operation: 0C to 45C [32F to 113F]

Storage: -20C to 60C [-4F to 140F]

Dimensions
Weight

Approx. 243 x 172 x 61 mm [9 9/16 x 6 3/4 x 2 3/8]

CE conformity
Receiver

EC guidelines for electric devices (2004/108 EWG) are fulfilled

Particulars

5-axis receiver: 2 planes (4 displacement axes)

1 kg (without battery)

Environmental protection: IP 67 (submersible, dustproof)

Ambient light protection: yes
Storage temperature: -20C to 80C [-4F to 176F]
Operating temperature: 0C to 60C [32F to 140F]
Dimensions: approx. 105 x 67 x 47 mm [4 5/32 x 2 5/8 x 1 55/64]
Weight: approx. 190 g [6 7/10 oz.]
Measurement area: unlimited, dynamically extendible (U.S. Patent 6,040,903)
Resolution: 1 m (0.04 mil) and angular 10 Rad
Accuracy (avg): > 98%
Laser
Particulars

Type: GaAlAs semiconductor laser

Beam divergence: 0.3 mrad
Environmental protection: IP 67 (submersible, dustproof)
Beam power: < 1 mW
Wavelength (typical) 675 nm (red, visible)
Safety class: Class 2, FDA 21 CFR 1000 and 1040
Safety precautions: Do not look into laser beam
Power supply 9V block battery (IEC 6LR61, alkali or lithium)
Storage temperature: -20C to 80C [-4F to 176F]
Operating temperature: -20C to 60C [-4F to 140F]
Dimensions: approx. 105 x 67 x 47 mm [4 5/32 x 2 5/8 x 1 55/64]
Weight: approx. 165 g [5 13/16 oz.]

Carrying case
Particulars

Standard: ABS, drop tested 2 m [6 1/2 ft])

Case dimensions: approx. 565 x 375 x 193 mm [22 2/9 x 14 3/4 x 7 7/12]
Weight, including all standard parts: approx. 9 kg [19.8 lb]

RF module for wireless

communication
with transducer (optional)
Particulars

Class 1 connectivity, transmitting power 100 mW

Transmission distance: 10 m [33 ft.]
Complies with FCC rules part 15.247
LED indicators: 1 LED for wireless communication,
3 LEDs for battery status
Power supply: Batteries 2 x 1.5 V IEC LR6 (AA)
Operating time: 14 hours typical use (based upon an operating cycle of
50% measurement, 50% standby)
Operating temperature: -10C to 50C [14F to 122F]

Environmental protection
Dimensions

IP 65 (dustproof and water spray resistant), shockproof

Weight

Approx. 133 g [4.7 oz.] including batteries and cable

Approx. 81 x 41 x 34 mm [3 1/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 5/16]

Contents may vary depending

upon package ordered

ROTALIGN Ultra shaft and more applications

The ROTALIGN Ultra system is a multiapplication platform. In addition to shaft

alignment application, it supports various geometric solutions that include: measurement of
straightness and surface flatness, alignment
of bores and turbine diaphragms, monitoring machine positional change and vibration
acceptance check.
Surface flatness and straightness
LEVALIGN Ultra consists on a rotating laser
system used for accurate measurement of
surface flatness, levelness and straightness.
Bore alignment
CENTRALIGN Ultra is the system for alignment
of bores in combustion engines, compressors,
pumps, gearboxes as well as stern tubes, steam
and gas turbines.
High precision inclination measurement
INCLINEO is a high precision instrument for
accurately measuring angular deviation in any
inclination on flat surfaces and shafts.
It suits measurements of flatness and parallelism
of surfaces.

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Made in Germany
Global Presence
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Quality Service

PRFTECHNIK
Alignment Systems GmbH
Freisinger Str. 34
85737 Ismaning
Germany
Tel +49 89 99616-0
Fax +49 89 99616-100
[email protected]
www.pruftechnik.com
A member of the PRFTECHNIK Group

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ROTALIGN Ultra, INCLINEO, VIBTOOL, LEVALIGN CENTRALIGN, UniBeam, TolChek and InfiniRange are registered trademarks of PRFTECHNIK Dieter
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