Condmaster Ruby 2012 User Guide
Condmaster Ruby 2012 User Guide
Condmaster Ruby 2012 User Guide
Condmaster Ruby
Contents
Task Definition
Graphical Overview
Import picture..................................................................5
Components
Creating a component...................................................10
Copy component...........................................................13
Measuring points
Quick mode................................................................... 20
Orbit analysis................................................................. 64
Bump Test.......................................................................69
assignments.............................................................. 26
Measuring Techniques
Measuring Rounds
Tester.......................................................................127
instrument to a pc................................................ 82
round.................................................................... 85
Status Display
Skewness......................................................................140
Unbalance.....................................................................140
Misalignment................................................................141
Looseness.....................................................................141
Evaluation Functions
Comments
Alarm type......................................................................94
Bands............................................................................. 97
monitoring instruments.........................................147
Alarm delay..................................................................101
Graphics Functions
Reference spectrum.....................................................112
Elements of a diagram.................................................156
Waterfall diagram........................................................115
HD Order Tracking.......................................................115
EVAM Evaluation
Printing diagrams.........................................................163
Zoom Properties..........................................................165
Lubmaster
Additional Functions
Lubmaster.....................................................................170
and cloud.................................................................212
manual transfer.......................................................213
Work Orders
Work descriptions........................................................216
Symptom groups..........................................................218
Report Manager...........................................................219
CondmasterWEB........................................................ 224
Runtime count............................................................. 225
OIS Functions
Task Definition
03 Pump DE:
04 Pump ND:
SPM
EVAM H
UD1, temp.
SPM
EVAM H
EVAM A
UD1, coupling
01 Motor ND:
SPM
02 Motor DE:
SPM
05 Other:
SPM cavitation
UD1, temp.
UD2, pipe
Check
This fault list is the basis for the selection of measuring techniques, see the picture. The fault list is important,
because unless you target specific faults, you do not know what to measure or cannot make sense of the
measuring results.
Task Definition
04 Pump ND:
ISO bearing no.
(shaft )
Impeller blades
Temp. range
03 Pump DE:
01 Motor ND:
05 Other:
Temp. range
Pipe wear, limit
General:
Rpm
Net frequency
Machine data for input
For an extensive vibration analysis of the motor you would need to know the number of poles, rotor bars,
stator coils and, of course, the net frequency.
Measuring points are checked and marked beforehand. As measuring tools and inspection tools, use either
of the portable instruments, a stroboscope lamp to check the coupling, and an ultra sound meter to measure
the pipe wall.
Graphical Overview
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Graphical Overview
Condmaster Ruby starts in the Graphical Overview. From this window you can reach all functions via drop
down menus and direct access buttons. When the buttons are dimmed, they are not accessible, else they
take you to the function for the marked folder or marked item inside a folder.
In Condmaster Ruby, the overview has a standard layout, which you can change by importing your own pictures
and arranging your machine and measuring point folders in the order you want.
1 Main functions, dropdown menus
k Go to Waterfall diagram
4 Background picture
n Refresh screen
Buttons:
p Go to additional functions
b Go to Alarm list
m Go to Plant Performer
c Delete alarm
r Go to Data transfer
e Go to Graphical Evaluation
t Exit program
u Close window
g Go to Measuring results
h Go to Comments
i Go to LUBMASTER
Import picture:
Right hand click.
Select Add picture
Import picture
To import a picture, go to the desired location in the Graphical Overview by clicking on the folders until you
reach the level where you want to insert it. Right hand click in the window, select Add picture. A browser is
displayed where you can go to the picture file and select it. When the picture is up, drag it to the desired place.
To move the picture at a later stage, right hand click in the picture to activate it.
The settings under i in the menu bar (1, also accessible by a right hand click in the overview) determine
how many clickable links will be displayed on the measuring point tag, in addition to the status dot and the
alarm flag.
Arrange folders:
Tree structure
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Tree structure
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folders (2),
components (3) and
measuring points (4)
Once an item is configured and saved, you can mark it and use Copy and Paste (5) to duplicate it, then Edit
(6) to create a similar item.
Holding down CTRL while clicking on folders or components allows you to mark a entire group in any order.
To mark a group of items, you can also click on the first, then hold down the SHIFT key and click on the last
item in the group. You can freely drag items within the tree structure and also split the screen and drag them
from one part to the other. You can also use Cut and Paste to move items to another position.
Please note that each item you create or paste is inserted above the marked position. Thus, if you mark a
folder, the components in the clipboard will be pasted in outside of and above this folder. To get it inside,
you must open the folder and mark the arrow beneath the last item or any of the items inside.
All folders you create are originals. The originals of measuring points and components are placed inside the
main folder that has the license file name (7). The original measuring point and component folders are sorted
alphabetically by number. To delete measuring points and component, you must deleted them from these
original folders, else you only remove copies. Copies are marked with a bent arrow.
The folders inside the main folder are created automatically. There you will also find rounds and e-mail alarm
assignments if you use these elements.
Tree structure
Basic tree structure:
Alternative 1: Create components and measuring points first, working in the register folders. These
will be sorted alphabetically by number. Later, you can create your own structure of folders (this is an
option) and drag aliases of your components and measuring points into them. The originals remain in
the two register folders. This is the sequence described in this manual.
Alternative 2: First create your own folders, and work inside your folders when creating components
and measuring points. Inside your folders, they are aliases. The original will be automatically put into
the register folders.
Components
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Create component:
Creating a component
A component is a complete machine (in this example the main condensate pump including its motor) or a
manageable section of a large machine (e. g. the press section of a paper machine). As far as possible,
work with complete components, because the operating condition of one part, e. g. the motor, will affect
the condition measurements on the whole machine.
Clicking with the right hand mouse button opens a menu with Create at the top. Click on that and select the
item to create, here Component.
As a faster alternative, mark the component folder (or the closed main folder with the company name) and
press F6.
Please note the importance of what item in the tree is marked when pressing the right hand mouse button
(or F6). If the component folder (or the closed main folder) is marked, the component is created inside the
component folder, as an original. If the space below is marked (as a rectangle with faint lines) or any of your
own folders, an alias is created in that location, plus an original in the component folder.
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Components
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You can use the TAB key to move to the next data field
or button
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Components
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Your own component form:
Click MENU TEXT (1)
Click SAVE
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Components
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Copy component:
Copy component
Quite often, you will have a number of identical machines, measured in the same way and with little or no
difference in the input data. Once the first of these machines is in the Condmaster Ruby database, you can
copy it and quickly create new components, changing only component number and name.
You should, however, verify the machines technical data, especially when you use SPM Spectrum or EVAM
for bearing condition analysis. For a spectrum analysis, the exact bearing geometry can be very important.
In our example, we have a pump station with two pairs of identical pumps. For each twin, only component
number and name have to be edited on the component copy (and the serial numbers, if recorded). A copy
becomes a new component when the component number is changed. The measuring point numbers are
changed automatically, because the new component number becomes a part of all measuring point numbers.
In this example, the measuring point names have to be changed. This is not necessary when you use neutral
names.
A component (measuring point) number is edited by placing the cursor in front of the part to be changed and
overwriting the following position(s): P-10|0 > P-101 when you type 1 with the cursor before the last 0. To
change names, right hand click in the name field to get the edit functions, or just mark the text and overwrite it.
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Measuring points
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Measuring points
References
References (2) is best described as a way to create templates for entire measuring points, or parts thereof.
Lets say you have a large number of measuring points, using the same or very similar transducers, bearings,
measuring techniques, settings etc. You can then create a template point with your default settings and
right click in the Measuring Point Data form to save it as a reference:
- Right click on the measuring point level to save the entire measuring point as a reference, including
frequency range, symptoms, resolution etc.
- Right click on the technique level to save all settings for the technique as a reference
- Right click on a measuring assignment to create a reference on assignment level. These references will
also show up in the vibration guide for the instrument(s) active on the assignment.
Now create your new measuring points and select your new reference from the Reference tab to automatically
configure them with the settings from the reference. Essentially, this could be compared to copying a measuring
point, but using the Reference option is quicker because you dont have to search the measuring point register
for the measuring point to copy.
History
History (3) provides a log of all changes made to a measuring point or assignment. Once the change has been
saved, the previous settings can be viewed on the History tab. This makes it easy to e.g. manually restore a
previous setting on an individual measuring point, without having to load a backup copy of the entire database.
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Measuring points
press F8, or
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Measuring points
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Measuring point:
Input number (1) and name (2). Location (3) and work description (4) are options.
Drag measuring techniques (5) to the upper window, or double click on them.
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Measuring points
Quick mode
Data aquisition and calculation times can be considerable for measurements on low RPM equipment.
Quick mode measurement is a way to speed up the measurement process for EVAM and ISO 10816. By basing
computations on the FFT rather than on the time signal, settling times are shortened.
Using Quick mode, measurement is faster but time signal, crest, kurtosis, skew, peak and peak-to-peak are
not computed. Quick mode does not affect the accuracy of FFT, displacement, velocity and acceleration
measurement.
When Quick mode is activated (1), it applies only to that particular measuring assignment. The following
settings cannot be combined with Quick mode:
Time signal
Crest
Kurtosis
Skew
NL1-NL4
Enveloping
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Measuring points
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Example (right):
Four measuring points will
be affected by this instrument change. The dBm/
dBc measuring technique
is used on all four of them.
The Machine Evaluator
instrument is used for measurement on three of the
measuring points.
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HDm, a scalar value expressed in decibels, representing the highest value measured during
the measuring cycle. HDm is the primary value to use to determine the severity of a bearing
damage.
Spectrum
HDm and HDc are both suitable as the basis for alarm limit definition, regardless of machine type.
When measuring with SPM HD, the measuring cycle is based on number of revolutions rather than time. This
maximizes the chances of capturing relevant signals in the course of one measuring cycle. By adjusting the
sampling frequency to rpm, spectrums are clear and concise also when measuring cycles are long.
Quantity
SPM HD
SPM dBm/dBc
Comments
HDi
dBi
HDc
dBc
HDc follows the same amplitude scale as dBc and is similar to dBc at basically
all speeds.
HDm
dBm
HDm follows the same amplitude scale as dBm and is similar to dBm at speeds
above 100 RPM.
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Measuring time: Depending on the rpm of your application, the Measuring time (1) setting has a
significant impact on the length of a measuring cycle. Empirical studies have shown that in order to
achieve reliable measurements of bearing condition, measurement should cover at least 10 shaft
revolutions and preferably 50 revolutions, which is the default setting. The time required to complete
a measuring cycle can be calculated as 50 X (60/RPM).
Symptom enhancement factor: The Symptom enhancement factor (2) is used to improve the signalto-noise ratio. For applications with little electronic noise and few mechanical shock phenomena,
this factor can be kept low (1 to 5). Where noise and random shocks are frequently occurring, it is
recommended that the Symptom enhancement factor be set to at least 10. However, you should be
aware that the higher this factor, the longer the measurement cycle.
Please note that for portable instruments, symptom enhancement is set to Off by default.
The Y axis unit in spectrum and time signal differs depending on whether or not symptom enhancement
is used:
Y axis unit
Symptom enhancement on
In spectrum
HDsv
HDesv
In time signal
HDsv
HD2esv
In the upper right corner of the Measuring Point Data form youll find additional tabs (3) for settings of the
measuring device, in this case for OIS (see OIS setup in the installation manual).
Technical data is subject to
change without notice.
ISO 9001 certied. 71962B
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Input ISO bearing number (1) or TYPE no. (4) and mean diameter (5).
Input NORM (6) and ACCUM (8). COMP (7) and LR/HR alarm limits (11) are set after
measuring the bearing, or not used.
the raw values LR (for strong pulses) and HR (for the shock carpet).
the evaluation results LUB (lubrication number), COND (condition number), and CODE
(A = good, B = poor lubrication, C = beginning damage, D = damage).
A correct evaluation often demands that you set a Comp no. (compensation number, 7). You cannot do this
before you have measuring results which you can check with LUBMASTER. To start with, you can leave the Comp
no. at 0 and input either BCD as alarm limits under Code, or 0 under LUB and 32 under Cond. Once
you have measuring results, you can fine tune your alarm conditions by introducing a Comp no. For this, use
the button (7) to go to LUBMASTER, see under that header.
To make use of the alarm list, you must enter alarm limits (9). Once you have measuring results and know the
normal values for a given bearing, you can edit the alarm limits. As an alternative, you may disregard the
evaluation code and trend the LR/HR values plus set alarm limits for those (11), also selected with the help of
LUBMASTER.
Alarm delay (10) is useful to obtain stable and well justified alarms.
The field TLQ limit under Machine Evaluator (12) is normally set to 15. For measuring points with remote
transducer, e.g. Ex transducers, a lower value can be set to force acceptance of a lower transducer line
quality number without causing a TLQ warning. For regular transducers however, alarm limits below 15 is not
recommended.
Technical data is subject to
change without notice.
ISO 9001 certied. 71962B
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Lubmaster:
From the measuring point data forms, click on
the LUBMASTER icon.
Input the max. (1) and min. (3) rpm to see the
corresponding HR scales (2, 3).
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Bearing catalogue:
From the measuring point data forms, click
... to search for the bearing.
From the bearing catalogue under Registers
in the menu bar, click EDIT to see the data.
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Level alarms, i.e. an alert or alarm is triggered whenever a measured parameter reaches a
certain, user defined threshold. This type of alarm is static and therefore works well on applications
running with fixed speed and stable loads.
Moving average alarms; essentially the same as above but the value triggering the alarm
is a calculated average of a user defined number of measuring results rather than one
individual reading. With moving average, alarms caused by sudden and random amplitude
increases are avoided. The system calculates a mean value of x number of readings and calculates a
new mean every time a new reading is registered. The higher the number of
readings for mean calculation, the flatter the resulting curve will be. Moving average alarms
are preferably used on applications subjected to randomly high readings from unexpected
events.
Condition alarms; static alarm limits that will remain the same irrespective of machine running condition.
Alarm limits based on RPM or machine operating conditions will vary depending on established machine
baseline settings. See also the chapter Condition Manager under Evam Evaluation.
Upper alarm limit (3) means that an alarm is given when the measured value is larger than the limit value.
Lower alarm limit means that you get alarm when the measured value drops below the limit.
Alarm delay is useful to obtain stable and well justified alarms. Press the button (4) to open the alarm delay
settings where you select the technique and the number of delays. This function delays the alarm by a user
specified number of readings and determines when alarms will be raised. All readings are still saved to the
Condmaster database; the filtering is done in the graphical display only.
See also the chapter Evaluation Functions under Handling of alarms and symptoms.
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BPFIM:
Max. harmonics = 1
Sidebands = 2
BPFI:
Max. harmonics = 3
2
Sidebands = 0
BPFIM:
Max. harmonics = 3
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Sidebands = 2
Centre frequency marked
by clicking on it
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Use CPM/orders and the marker to detect imbalance at 1 x rpm (1) or alignment at 2- 3 x rpm
On gearboxes, sidebands at the rpm frequency with harmonies may indicate gear tooth damage
When an ISO measurement spectrum indicates problems, it is recommended that the measurement be
followed up with FFT vibration analysis.
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Make selections for what to save in:
Short time memory (1): more data are usually saved here than in long term memory
Long time memory: the amount of data saved in long time memory should be
drastically reduced. Also make settings for additional save as required (2).
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Shaft symptoms
1X = rpm/60
2968 rpm = 49.467 Hz
Shaft symptoms
1X = 49.467 Hz
Range = 200 Hz
Shaft symptoms
1X = 49.467 Hz
Range = 500 Hz
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2X = 98.933 Hz
2L = 100 Hz
Modulation
0.533 Hz
Modulation
1.066 Hz
Modulation
16.667 Hz
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FFT type:
Select from the menu (1).
Default: Linear.
Average type:
Select from the menu (2).
Default: FFT linear, 4 readings.
Input the number of consecutive
measurements (3).
EVAM: FFT type and averaging for the Machine Evaluator and
OIS
The default setting for the FFT type is a linear spectrum, showing the RMS values of the spectrum line
amplitudes (e. g. the RMS value of vibration velocity if velocity is the spectrum unit).
An amplitude spectrum will show peak values instead, and a power spectrum the squared RMS values. Power
spectral density is the squared RMS value over a 1 Hz band.
The default setting for Averaging type is FFT Linear. FFT Peak Hold returns the summary of the calculated
spectrum, displaying all peaks occurring during measurement. Selecting Yes under Averaging overlap
means that the number of measurements set under Averages will be overlapped in the resulting spectrum
graph. Overlapping reduces data acquisition time.
Machine vibration is not a smooth, continuous signal, so each time record measured will differ somewhat from
the next. To stabilize the measuring results one can use various forms of averaging. This requires more than
one consecutive measurement. The number of measurements is input under Averages (3). Please note that
the default setting (invisible unless you open Advanced settings) for SPM Spectrum is FFT linear averaging
with four measurements.
Time synchronous averaging means that all included measurements are started with the shaft in the same
position. This requires a trigger pulse from an inductive probe or the Timken tachometer probe connected
to the RPM input.
FFT linear returns the RMS value of the spectrum lines, while FFT peak hold returns the highest value
of each spectrum line obtained from the stated number of measurements. Thus, the combination of the FFT
type Amplitude, 4 measurements and Peak hold will return the maximum peak values of all spectrum
lines obtained during four consecutive measurements.
For information about zooming, please see section EVAM: True zoom settings in this chapter.
Technical data is subject to
change without notice.
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Filter
frequency
Resonances
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Under Zoom center (1), input 100 Hz (corresponds to the range to zoom)
Under Zoom factor (5), input 2. The upper frequency is now divided by the zoom factor (200/2),
resulting in a resolution of 0.0078 Hz (0.46 rpm).
The number of Lines in spectrum (3) is the deciding factor for what zoom factor can be set. If the zoom factor
is too large in relation to the number of lines, the memory space allocated for measurement results will be
exceeded. Lines in spectrum * Zoom factor must not exceed 25600.
The upper frequency (2) divided by the zoom factor (5) sets the size of the zoom range (6), which is equally
distributed around the selected zoom center. Please note that the zoom range must be within the selected
frequency range.
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The Machine Tester instruments do not handle the noise level (NL) or peak value parameters.
All of these parameters can be useful analysing tools. For routine condition monitoring you should, however,
make a selection. Vibration velocity VEL is most useful commonly measured in on industrial machines in the
normal speed range. Displacement DISP is used for low speed applications (and should be measured with
a true displacement transducer). Acceleration ACC is used for high speed applications.
Marking the main EVAM icon (1) will open the technique window. The assignments are shown in the upper
part of the window (2). Here you can determine what symptoms to be displayed in the graphics for each of
the assignments. The symptoms are enabled to the assignments by marking them in the Symptom list (3).
A green check mark in the box shows that the assignment is enabled and a red check mark shows that the
assignment is set up with alarm limits (4).
After you have measured, the spectrum window (5) will show the latest measuring result when you open
this form.
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Condition:
2 condition values
500 Hz:
3 symptom values
Envelop:
6 symptom values
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Set alarm limit
Input upper alarm limit (2).
When desirable, input
lower alarm limit (3).
Click SAVE.
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Check point:
Input text (1). Select comments (2).
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Orbit analysis
Orbit analysis is a vibration measurement function. An orbit represents the path of a shaft centerline during
rotation. The two-dimensional orbit graph is used to analyze shaft centerline movement, which may indicate
rubs, unbalance, misalignment or oil whip, in machines equipped with journal bearings.
The data required for the orbit analysis are collected by means of 1) a two channel simultaneous vibration
measurement, where two displacement transducers are placed 90O from each other, and 2) a trigger signal
from a tachometer probe. The amplitudes of channels X and Y are plotted, resulting in a graph of the shaft
centerline movement. The displacement transducers can be substituted for accelerometers and the orbit
parameters set up accordingly, in which case the measurement result is an orbit graph of machine movement.
Orbit measurement with displacement transducers requires the orbit interface 15315 to be used with Machine
Evaluator does not require an interface). It also requires setting up two transducers particular to orbit in the
transducer register. For measurement with accelerometer or velocity transducers, use the two-channel measuring
cable CAB51 or CAB89 Machine Evaluator.
Go to System/Transducers in the menu bar and create two displacement type orbit transducers for the X and
Y axes, respectively. For an 8 mm diameter proximity probe, the Sensitivity (2) is normally 7,87 V/mm (7,87
mV/m). For other probes, please turn to the TD sheet for information about their sensitivity. Enter Max.
frequency (3) as appropriate.
When using Machine Evaluator Infinity, mark the check box Transducer supply (1). This will bring up additional
parameter settings. Enter Min. bias range (V) = 0 and Max. bias range (V) = 24. Set Settling time to 2
seconds and click OK. If using OIS (1), the check box should normally be unmarked as the signals normally
are received from buffered outputs. Please note that for Machine Evaluator, the Transducer supply checkbox
shall not be marked.
In the measuring point tree, right hand click on the measuring point where orbit is to be measured and choose
Edit. Select Orbit under Available techniques and drag it to the upper window. To the right in the Measuring
point data form, the parameters that need to be set for orbit measurement are now displayed. Please note
that only one orbit assignment per measuring point can be set up.
Technical data is subject to
change without notice.
ISO 9001 certied. 71962B
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Bump Test
The Bump Test in Condmaster Ruby supports the corresponding functionality in Machine Evaluator and Machine
Evaluator Diamond.
A bump test is an impact test carried out on a machine that is not running in order to determine its natural
(resonant) frequency. The test reveals whether resonance is the cause of high noise or vibration levels.
The natural frequency of the machine is the frequency where it starts to vibrate as a result of an impact. When this
frequency coincides with that of the machine at running speed, or any other signal generated by the machine,
the signals will be amplified, causing a higher than normal vibration level which may ultimately cause machine
damage or failure.
If the natural frequency is at or close to the normal running speed, steps should be taken to change this frequency.
To start using Bump Test, a Bump Test comment must first be defined under Registers/Standard Comments.
Once the comment is created, its code and color can be edited. Add the comment to the desired measuring
point, create a measuring round and download it to Machine Evaluator. The parameters for bump test are set in
the instrument, then uploaded to Condmaster where the measurement results can be found under Comments
for the measuring point in question.
To see a bump test result, mark the measuring point in the Measuring point tree, then click on the button
Comments in the tool bar. In the Comments window then displayed, double click on the comment to see its
data and edit them if required. To see the bump test diagram, right-click and select Open attachment from
the popup menu. The diagrams are also available via the Edit function when viewing comments in graphs etc.
The natural frequency is the highest line in the spectrum. With a right hand click on the spectrum, it can be stored
as reference spectrum for any measuring assignment.
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Waterfall diagram, displaying the current diagram in blue. Mark a measuring result, then the arrow
keys on your keyboard can be used to step between diagrams. With a right hand click on the waterfall
diagram, it can be stored as reference spectrum for any measuring assignment.
Nyquist diagram, showing the phase angle and amplitude in a single diagram, with the current diagram
in blue. A phase is a time delay expressed in degrees of rotation. The Machine Evaluator calculates the
time delay between the passage of the tachometer pulse and the peak of the frequency component of
interest from the vibration transducer at the speed of rotation. The value presented is a relative angle,
not an absolute, because there is no compensation for phase lag in the transducer or the electronic
circuits. In the Nyquist diagram, RPM is displayed in the list of measurements only.
Bode diagram showing two separate diagrams with vibration amplitude (DISP, VEL or ACC) and phase
angle on the Y axis, respectively, and RPM om the X axis. All measurements are displayed in time
sequence. The current measurement is shown in green.
In all diagrams, a green dot shows the position of the measurement marked on the list.
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Create your own folder:
Click on the arrow beneath the Measuring point folder (1), press F5
(or click on the yellow folder icon).
Name the folder and click OK (2).
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Original:
Copy:
Copy to folder:
Mark the component (1), press right the hand mouse button, select Copy (2).
Mark the arrow beneath the folder (3), press the right hand mouse button,
select Paste.
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Tree structure:
Folders can be inside other
folders.
Components/measuring
points can be created
inside your own folders.
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Measuring Rounds
To add a label in a measuring round:
In the Round form, mark a measuring
point and click INSERT (1).
In the Insert form (2), select Round
label and click OK.
E nter a round label name and
description (3) and click OK.
Back in the Round form, click SAVE.
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Measuring Rounds
USB
RS232
or
Connect Machine Evaluator to PC:
Connect to port, start Communication (1)
Click OK (2)
The downloaded round does not contain a Machine Evaluator measuring point.
The communication port set on Machine Evaluator is not the same as the port set in Condmaster.
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Machine Tester
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Instrument
Communication module
Computer
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CondID
Use short measuring point names and short texts for checkpoints.
Define Measured quantity for User defined with as few characters as possible. Keep the result
display format ##.# to the minimum.
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Status Display
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Check status:
Click on folders 1, 2, 3 down to
measuring point level
Green: all evaluation results inside the good condition limits, or only raw values inside the folder
(no evaluation)
Yellow: at least one evaluation result inside the caution limits
Red: at least one evaluation result inside the bad condition limits
Grey with question mark: no measuring results or alarm levels inside the folder.
A red flag after the status dot shows that at least one measuring point inside the folder is presently on the
alarm list. The red flag can turn up in connection with a grey or a green dot when the measuring point has
been forced on the alarm list with a comment. Clearing the alarm list removes the flag.
For details, you click on the folders you want to look at (1, 2, 3) and work your way downwards to the measuring
point level (see next page). Your position in the tree structure is shown by the title of the open folder (4).
Clicking on the folder icon (5) next to the folder title takes you one step upwards in the tree structure.
At the measuring point level (3), you can click on the status dot to get a display of the latest measuring result
(see next page). Right hand clicking on a status dot, at any level, skips to Graphic evaluation.
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Status Display
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Status Display
To highlight a measuring point:
In the Measuring point tree, highlighted measuring points appear in bold text and if a comment has been
entered, it can be viewed by clicking on a small, colored square at the end of the line (4).
When you no longer need a particular measuring point highlighted, press Ctrl + H again and untick the
checkbox(es) in the Highlight measuring point form (1).
See next page for information on how to view highlighted measuring points separately.
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Status Display
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Evaluation Functions
1
Go to:
1. Alarm list
2. Delete alarm
3. Edit component,
measuring point
4. Graphics
5. Graphics, alarmed
6. Measuring results
7. Comments
8. Lubmaster
9. Spectrum
Skip options from Graphical Overview
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Alarm list
The alarm list is connected to the alarm limits set as part of the measuring point data. If you do not set alarm
limits, the measuring point will not appear on the alarm list, even when the evaluation result indicates that
machine condition is bad.
Clicking on the alarm flag (2) of an item displays all its measuring results. Values causing alarm are marked in
red. When possible, the evaluation result is shown as a coloured square. It is also shown as a status dot on
each line.
Only the first alarm on a measuring technique will appear on the alarm list. If later measuring results also
exceed the same alarm limit, they will be marked red in the measuring result register, but the alarm will not be
repeated on the alarm list. To get fresh alarm messages, you should delete the alarm from the list once you
have noted its presence, investigated its cause, and taken the necessary steps to repair or monitor the fault.
After uploading a measuring round to the PC, you can download all measuring points on the alarm list to the
data logger and measure these points again, to make sure the alarm is not due to a measuring fault.
Right hand clicking on an item opens a menu (3) with jumps to other functions. For LR/HR points there is also
a jump to LUBMASTER.
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Display comments
in alarm list
Open list of
deleted alarms
Open in separate
window
Alarm limit
marked for
review
Comment
set after
alarm was
raised
The list is divided into sections relating to the alarm date: Today, Yesterday, Last week, Last month,
Earlier
Deleted alarms, including the signature of the user responsible for deletion, can be viewed via the
Deleted alarms button.
When clicking the Graphics or Spectrum buttons in the Alarm list tool bar, a graph is shown in the
lower part of the alarm list, also displaying a red marker line indicating what reading caused the
alarm. Clicking the Graphics or Spectrum icons on the row of an individual alarm opens Graphic
evaluation or Spectrum in separate windows.
A red asterisk signifies an alarm which has been marked for review or follow-up. Marking an alarm
limit for review is done from the Measuring Point Data form.
The Alarm flag symbol is removed from the list - all entries are alarms by definition.
A Comment icon (ABC) in the leftmost column means a comment has been set after the alarm
was raised.
Alarms may be generated also from OIS Commander Units, e.g in case of communication malfunctions.
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An example of the alarm list displaying graph and spectrum in the bottom half
of the window. There is no zoom or right click functionality in this display.
Alarm type
Alarm types can be used to classify the severity of alarms. For production personnel or similar, alarm types
may serve as a guide on what to do when an alarm is raised. Alarm types are displayed on the alarm list,
and sorting the list on the Alarm type column is a handy way to keep check of alarm severity so the right
prioritization decisions can be made.
Alarm types are created under System > Settings > Alarm type tab. Tick the Require alarm type on new
alarm limits check box to force the selection of an alarm type before a new alarm limit can be saved (optional).
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Open in separate
window
Alarm limit
marked for
review
To view a graph of any of the measuring points in the Alarm Limit Manager window, mark one and
click the Graphics button in the toolbar. The graph is then displayed at the bottom of the Alarm
Limit Manager window. To open a graph or spectrum in a separate window, click the Graphics or
Spectrum icon on the row of an individual measuring point.
The Edit button (1) in the Alarm Limit Manager toolbar is a shortcut to the measuring point register
where alarm limits may be edited if required. Double clicking on a row in the list of measuring points
also takes you to the measuring point register.
To scroll the list, use your keyboard arrow buttons, or the scroll bar.
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Bands
In spectrum analysis, it can be difficult to distinguish the spectrum lines of a particular symptom from those of
another; the energy content will sometimes spill over into neighboring frequencies. Bands are an efficient
way to isolate the symptom frequencies from each other. To accomplish this, the RMS value of all the
amplitudes within a user defined frequency range are added. The result is a bar graph of the energy contained
in the different frequency bands. Bands can be used when you want to study a broader frequency range, e.g.
covering an entire production cycle.
Careful tuning of the frequency range for individual bands (Band settings) will separate the symptoms,
resulting in improved alarm reliability. Random high readings caused by resonance or sources of disturbance
are filtered out, minimizing the number of false alarms. Finding the optimum band settings is largely a trialand-error process, and may also vary depending on the selected spectral window type (Hanning etc.).
For variable RPM applications, there is no need to measure rpm if the variation is known and you set the
Band settings parameter to cover that range. Ticking the By orders checkbox makes the band entirely rpm
dependent; it will slide along with rpm as it changes within its upper and lower variation limits.
Bands produce bar graphs, as opposed to spectrum analysis which shows single frequency lines.
Multiple bands
The Multiple bands function illustrates multiples of rpm; the more serious the problem, the more multiples
are shown. Multiple bands will further clarify the symptoms and can be used for trending purposes. Grey bars
represent the RMS value of that particular band, while black bars represent the combined RMS values of all
bands in the spectrum.
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Octave bands
Spectrum analysis with FFT is appropriate for resolving higher-frequency harmonics and sidebands. However,
sometimes FFT analysis provides more detail than you need; the detection of certain machine faults does not
require such high resolution. When this is the case, octave analysis may be a better option. Typically, octave
analysis is used for gearboxes and high rpm applications.
In octave band analysis, frequencies are segmented into proportionate widths (octave bands). An octave
band is the interval between any two frequencies having a ratio of 2 to 1. This means each band occupies
a bandwidth that is twice as wide as the previous band and half as wide as the next. In spectral analysis, all
frequency bands occupy equal bandwidth.
Constant percentage bandwidth
The type of octave band used in Condmaster is called constant percentage band. A constant percentage
bandwidth filter is a bandpass filter where the width of each frequency band is a constant percentage of its
center frequency. Each octave band has a bandwidth equal to about 70% of its center frequency. This means
the bands become wider in proportion to their center frequencies:
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Implementing bands
The various forms of bands are implemented from the Measuring point data form.
Mark a measuring assignment, then right click in the symptom overview and select New > Add or Insert.
From the list of symptoms, select a band alarm type (Band alarm, Multiple Bands or Octave band):
Band alarm
In the Band alarm window, input Band settings wide enough to cover the peaks of the spectrum.
For alarm limits, you may input your own
levels or have Condmaster calculate them
for you. By default, the CALCULATE button
(available for Bands and Multiple bands) will
look at the latest reading and add 20% to
calculate where on the conditon scale yellow
condition will apply. For red condition, 40%
is added to the latest reading. You can
change these percentages, and if you do,
they will remain in the system as the new
defaults. Alarm limits are mm/second.
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Multiple bands
In the Multiple Bands window, click NEW to input
multiple Band settings wide enough to cover the
peaks of the spectrum.
Use the CALCULATE button for alarm limits, or
input your own.
Octave bands
Depending on what resolution you
want in the spectrum, select an
appropriate fraction of an octave in
the Octave bands window. In many
cases, one-third octave bands are
sufficiently narrow.
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Alarm delay
Alarm delay is useful to obtain stable and well justified alarms. This function delays the alarm by a
user specified number of readings and determines when alarms will be raised. All readings from the
measuring unit are still saved to the Condmaster database; the filtering is done in the graphical
display only.
The function is accessed via the Alarm Delay ... button under Alarm limits in the Measuring point
data form. The Number of alarm delays setting means this number of consecutive readings must
be on or above the alarm limit before an alarm is actually raised. When applicable, tick the Include
COND checkbox. This means alarms will be raised on raw values as well as condition parameters.
When an alarm delay is set, readings exceeding the alarm limit are counted and evaluated against the
filter setting. If for instance the delay filter is set to 4, above-alarm-limit readings are not displayed
and no alarm will be generated until four consecutive readings exceed the alarm limit. Reading no.
4 will then be be displayed in the Graphical Evaluation and will also cause an alarm.
Example
Alarm delay: 4
Alarm limit: 36
Date
Reading
Displayed in graph?
Alarm?
2009-10-06
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Yes
--
2009-10-05
40
Yes
No
2009-10-04
36
Yes
Yes
2009-10-03
39
No
No
2009-10-02
38
No
No
2009-10-01
37
No
No
2009-09-30
33
Yes
--
2009-09-29
29
Yes
--
2009-09-28
32
Yes
--
To confirm that readings are indeed consistently and not randomly high, a series of high readings
is thus required. In the example above, four consecutive readings above the alarm limit is considered
reliable enough to merit an alarm. You may need to experiment a bit with the delay setting to find
out what number is required to exclude any false alarms for a certain measuring point.
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2
Measuring results:
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7
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3
2
EVAM:
Select parameter display (2)
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5
9
6
4
Symptoms:
Compare symptom parameter values (1) and VEL (2)
Double click on symptom (3) to mark matching line(s)
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2
3
5
6
8
Spectrum:
Right hand click in the spectrum window
to obtain the pull down menu.
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4
2
6
3
7
9
Spectrum (2)
Align buttons to right side (3) moves the ... and arrow buttons (4) to the right side of the spectrum window
and locks them in this position.
Any spectrum stored in the database can be set as a reference spectrum for any assignment. To set the selected
spectrum as reference on a measuring assignment, open the spectrum that should be used as reference and
select Copy as reference spectrum (5). See Reference spectrum later in this manual.
Spectrum enhancement (6) is described on page 108 in this user guide.
Measuring Point Data (7) opens the Measuring Point Data form.
Colored Spectrum Overview (8) is described on page 117.
Set RPM1 from cursor A (9) lets you change the RPM according to the current frequency position of cursor A.
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Highlighted
signals:
Uninteresting signals filtered out:
Spectrum enhancement
If there are known disturbances, for example from surrounding equipment, the Spectrum enhancement
function lets you filter out the corresponding spectrum lines in order to obtain a clearer view of the relevant
signals in the spectrum. Depending on the settings you make, this function may also be used to do the opposite; i.e. highlight interesting spectrum areas.
The function is accessed by right clicking in the Spectrum, Compare spectrum or the Colored Spectrum
Overview and selecting Spectrum enhancement. By default, the function is always enabled.
To implement the function, select Spectrum enhancement > Open from the popup menu, then click the
NEW button. Under Range (1), ticking the Single line checkbox lets the user input a a center frequency around
which a selected number of lines will be hidden (or highlighted). When left unticked, a frequency range can
be input to single out multiple lines.
Ticking By Orders changes the unit of the spectrum frequency axis to orders.
The Visualization settings (2) is where you either hide or highlight certain spectrum lines. To remove lines, tick
the Remove lines checkbox; to highlight, leave the checkbox unticked. Use the Line color and Background
color ... buttons to further distinguish your selection.
Under Description (3), a describing text can be input and set to be displayed in the spectrum.
In symptom calculation, hidden lines are not included. Condition parameters, e.g. VEL RMS, will not be affected.
When the function is used in the Colored Spectrum Overview, hidden lines will be dark blue.
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Compare spectrum
With the Compare spectrum function you can view more than one frequency range and/or resolution at
a time. This means that you can implement a variable frequency range from one measuring assignment to
another and also between measuring points.
Further improvements in the Compare spectrum function are:
The possibility to display a list of symptoms, where one or several symptoms can be highlighted for
easy evaluation. Each symptom can be assigned an individual color and its name displayed in the
spectrum.
The Y scale can be manually set or optimized per individual spectrum.
Reference spectrums can be set and be displayed or hidden as required.
The possibility to change the display order of spectrums or delete any spectrums in between, enables comparison between spectrums from the same measuring point at different points of time.
When calling the single spectrum function, zoom and symptom settings are retained.
When you plan to start working with Compare spectrum, it is advisable that you begin by deciding what symptoms should be shown in the spectra, and in what colors. These settings will apply to all spectrums throughout
Condmaster. Select all measuring points by marking the Measuring points folder in the Graphical Overview,
then click the Spectrum button in the tool bar. In the right part of the Compare spectrum window, select
each symptom that you want shown in the spectra, then click the ... button to make settings for color and
whether or not symptom names should be shown in the spectra.
For more information about the Compare spectrum window, please turn to section Working with Compare
Spectrum in this chapter.
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6
7
8
9
Compare spectrum window
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Reference spectrum
Any spectrum stored in the database can be set as a reference spectrum for any assignment. However, an
assignment can only have one reference spectrum at any given time.
To set a reference spectrum for an assignment, right click on the spectrum and select Reference spectrum
on the drop down menu. Select Copy as reference spectrum to define the spectrum as reference for the
current measuring assignment.
Then bring up the assignment spectrum which is to refer to the copy. If there is only one spectrum, mark at
least two assignments with spectrum. Press the spectrum icon on the top menu and the Compare Spectrum
window will open. Press the ... button or right hand click to open the drop down menu (1) and select
Reference spectrum/Advanced /Paste (2). The reference spectrum will be placed under the assignment
spectrum and is marked Reference spectrum (3). Use the button (4) to close or show the reference spectrum.
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2nd
BPFO
1st
3rd
4th
BPFI
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
BPFI
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VPF
1st
2nd
3rd
Impeller pattern:
Vane pass frequency, symptom 50. Signal measured on
a cavitating pump.
4th
5
Impeller pattern:
Same as (4), with a logarithmic Y-scale clearly showing
the multiples of VPF.
No discernible pattern:
Matches found for all
symptoms but no clear
pattern. This spectrum
does not allow any conclusions.
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Waterfall diagram
Waterfall diagram
A waterfall diagram is a three dimensional display of up to 50 vibration spectra. The different readings are
displayed along the Z coordinate, with the latest nearest the viewer.
You can zoom in on part of the diagram by dragging the cursor across it.
HD Order Tracking
High Definition Order Tracking is used with Machine Evaluator , Machine Evaluator Machine Evaluator
Emerald for vibration analysis on variable speed applications. It is an ideal technique for analysing vibration
problems that are related to the rotational speed of various machine components. Order tracking can also
be applied to SPM HD and SPM Spectrum measurements.
The method uses multiples of running speed (orders), rather than absolute frequency (Hz) to determine the
upper frequency range. A tachometer pulse from the machine is required to determine the sampling frequency.
To use order tracking, the Variable speed checkbox must be ticked (overleaf):
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The purpose of order tracking is to retain the line resolution (number of lines per order) even when rotational
speed varies between measurements. The reference axis of the resulting spectrum is scaled in orders, i.e.
multiples of the rotational frequency. When expressed in orders, two or more spectra from the same machine
can be more easily compared because the rotational speed (1x) and its multiples (harmonics) will always
appear in the same spectrum position (orders), even when rotational speed varies. The results can also be
displayed in a waterfall diagram:
The primary advantage of order tracking is that the selected order range will always cover the symptoms of interest,
regardless of running speed.
Technical data is subject to
change without notice.
ISO 9001 certied. 71962B
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Where to find it
The Colored Spectrum Overview is accessible in several ways, one of which is the Colored Spectrum Overview button in the Condmaster menu bar.
The rainbow-colored icon symbolizing the Colored Spectrum Overview can also be found in the following
places:
Graphical Overview
Measuring results (see example screen shot below)
Graphic evaluation
Spectrum
Compare spectrum
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6)
Spectrum information field: when you hover the mouse over the color spectrum, or
when the focus rectangle is activated, details about the spectrum currently pointed
at (or in focus) is displayed here.
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2. The spectrums are piled up into a stack, then the whole lot is turned upwards and displayed from
above:
Spectrum 1
Spectrum 2
Spectrum 3
Spectrum 4
Spectrum 1
Spectrum 2
Spectrum 3
Spectrum 4
Spectrum 5
Spectrum 6
Spectrum 7
Spectrum 8
Spectrum 9
Spectrum 10
Spectrum 11
Spectrum 12
Spectrum 13
Spectrum 14
Spectrum 15
Spectrum 16
3. The result can be thought of as a topographic map, only here the tightest contour (or altitude) lines
correspond to the color red:
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Left:
Time signal
One channel
No RPM
One marker
Time and amplitude displayed
in popup window (1).
Right:
Time signal
Two channels
No RPM
One marker
Time and amplitudes displayed
in popup window (2).
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Left:
Time signal
One channel
No RPM
Two markers
Delta value and frequency displayed in popup window (1).
Right:
Time signal
Two channels
No RPM
Two markers
Delta values and frequency
displayed in popup window (2).
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Left:
Time signal
One channel
RPM
Two markers
Delta values, phase angle and
frequency displayed in popup
window (1).
Right:
Time signal
Two channels
RPM
Two markers
Delta values, phase angle and
frequency displayed in popup
window (2).
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EVAM Evaluation
Criterion calculation:
A criterion is based on a defined set of measurements (1)
The green - yellow - red condition zones depend on mean value
and standard deviation (2)
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EVAM Evaluation
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EVAM Evaluation
1
4
Recording set:
Open the measuring point, click ... and select Recording.
Set number of measurements (1), measuring interval (2).
Click New (3), select technique (4). Start recording with MEASURE (6).
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EVAM Evaluation
1
7
2
8
4
6
Recording set:
Click NEW (1), input name and select instrument (2)
Click NEW (3) and, after data definition, save (6). Transfer (8).
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Alarm options
Over the years, Condmaster alarm options have evolved and by the Condmaster Nova 2008 version, they
included:
Level alarms, i.e. an alert or alarm is triggered whenever a measured parameter reaches a
certain, user defined threshold. This type of alarm is static and therefore works well on applications
running with fixed speed and stable loads.
Moving average alarms; essentially the same as above but the value triggering the alarm
is a calculated average of a user defined number of measuring results rather than one
individual reading. With moving average, alarms caused by sudden and random amplitude
increases are avoided. The system calculates a mean value of x number of readings and calculates a
new mean every time a new reading is registered. The higher the number of
readings for mean calculation, the flatter the resulting curve will be. Moving average alarms
are preferably used on applications subjected to randomly high readings from unexpected
events.
Bands (single, multiple and octave): In a spectrum, the use of bands is an efficient way of
isolating symptom frequencies from each other. The RMS value of all the amplitudes within a
user defined frequency range are then added to each other, resulting in a bar graph of the
energy contained in the different frequency bands.
Criteria Guide, used to create alarm limits based on a statistical computation of multiple
measuring results from machinery in good running condition.
All of these alarm options are available also in the Condmaster Ruby version, but as mentioned above, the
new Condition Manager replaces the former Criteria Guide.
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What is a criteria?
A criteria is based on a specific, user selected set of measurement data. In order to obtain representative
baseline readings on which to base condition statistics, this selection should be composed of readings
from machinery in good running condition. The calculation of condition statistics is automatically made by
Condmaster Ruby, all you have to do is select a suitable set of readings to be included.
Condmaster calculates the mean value and standard deviation obtained from the selected set of readings.
The readings should cover the whole range of normal operating conditions (speed, load, temperature, etc.)
that affect the machines vibration behaviour, because you will get a bad condition indication whenever a
reading falls outside of the normal range, and this can either be due to abnormal machine vibration or too
narrow a base.
Criterias are used to define alarm limits based on running and/or operating condition. This is also known
as flexible condition evaluation, meaning that current operating conditions determine whether or not a
measurement value merits an alert (yellow condition) or alarm (red condition). A high vibration reading taken
under certain operating conditions may not necessarily mean the same as an identical result when operating
conditions are different. Because it allows the setup of variable evaluation schemes, flexible condition evaluation
is useful for applications such as wind turbines or extruders, which run under variable operating conditions.
The result of criteria calculation is a non-dimensional COND no. (condition number) for each condition parameter
(VEL, ACC, DISP, Crest etc.) and symptom (unbalance, BPFO, gear mesh etc.). COND no. = 0 (zero) represents
the mean value of the readings selected. Criterias are handled individually for each symptom and therefore can
provide more precise alarm limits for every symptom. Selection of measuring results to include in the calculation
of criteria is done using click-and-drag directly in various graphs.
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Load
Example: A particular measuring result, measured under moderate conditions, might
evaluate to yellow condition. Depending on the influence of load, the same value measured under heavy conditions might evaluate to green.
In comparison, the Condition Manager gives the user full flexibility in terms of what to include in criteria
calculation. Individual measuring results, condition parameters and/or symptoms can be easily selected from
graphs and the result is an immediate graphical presentation. The Condition Manager yields a smoother
evaluation curve:
Vel
RMS
Load
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1
2
1. Click the NEW button (1), or mark an existing criteria and click EDIT (2).
2. The Condition Manager displays the Measuring Point tree. Select a measuring assignment on
which to base the criteria. Note that only one measuring assignment can be selected here;
however, in the final step of the guide, more measuring results from the same and other measuring
assignments can be added for the sake of improving statistics.
3. Select a Criteria type. Criteria may be one of two types:
Static criteria means that alarm limits will remain the same regardless of operating condition.
For static criteria, the result of the statistical computation is a normal distribution graph (also
known as a bell curve; turn the page for an example), which is a bar graph summarizing groups
of measuring results representing the amount of variation in the readings. It visually represents
the amount of variation in your selection of measuring results and allows you to see how many
readings fall within a certain range. It will help you determine whether a particular reading fits
into the bigger picture.
Criteria type RPM (or a process parameter in OIS) means alarm limits will vary with operating
condition, i.e. the present value of its controlling parameter (power, speed, flow, pressure etc.).
Selecting a process parameter results in a combined graph, with symptom units on the Y axis
and RPM or process parameters on the X axis.
4. Now select what alarm limits are to be included in the criteria.
5. Select an alarm limit type:
COND means the result is a COND value where 0 represents the average of all measuring results
included in the criteria. Alarm limits will be fixed to +21 for upper alerts (yellow) and +35 for
upper alarms (red). The lower limits will be fixed to -21 for alerts (yellow) and -35 for alarms (red).
Symptom value represents the actual value of the alarm limit, e.g. 1.22 mm/sec for upper alert.
6. In the final step of the Criteria Manager, all measuring results belonging to the measuring
assignment are shown. This is where you should be careful to make a representative
selection of results to base your criteria on. Use click-and-drag in any of the graphs to select
measuring results, then click the MARK button in the upper left corner of the form.
7. To calculate the criteria, click the CALCULATE button.
Please see the following pages for a description of the functionality in the graphs.
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4
As a result of selecting the Static criteria type, the graph is a distribution graph. In this example, a number of
measuring results have been selected by the user through a click-and-drag operation in the lower graph. The
selected measuring results are represented by the grey, rectangular area (1). These results will be included in
the statistical criteria computation, but the computation itself is yet to be done.
1. In the lower graph, multiple areas of measuring results can be selected using clickand-drag. For each selection of results, click the MARK button in the upper left corner
of the window (2). The selection of readings then turns blue in both graphs.
2. To delete unwanted measuring results from the computation, click and drag, then click the
UNMARK button (3).
3. When youre done selecting measuring results, click the CALCULATE button in the upper
left corner of the upper graph (4). Following this action, a green-yellow-red evaluation s c a l e i s
automatically displayed in both graphs (5, see inset), showing what readings are considered to fall
under good operating condition.
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5
Zooming: Click-and-drag to mark an area in the graph(s), then click the ZOOM / ZOOM BACK buttons
(1).
Adding more measuring results: click the ... button (2) to add measuring results from other measuring
assignments.
Viewing single symptoms or condition parameters: Tick the checkboxes for symptoms or condition
parameters (3) to view them individually.
Calculate criteria for individual symptoms or condition parameters: Tick the checkboxes for symptoms
or condition parameters (3), then click CALCULATE (4). Use Calculate all symptoms on the ... popup
menu (5) to include all of them.
Viewing comments: Click the small squares at the bottom of the graphs (6) to display comments made
on the measuring point (if any).
Moving alarm limits manually: position the cursor on any of the green, yellow or red squares (7). The
cursor turns into a two-way arrow and the alarm limit can be moved up or down.
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For the latest measuring result in the Graphical Overview at the assignment level. Click all the way
down to see each active condition and symptom parameter as a staple against a green - yellow red background.
For the selected range of measuring results in the Graphic evaluation, with green - yellow - red
scales. You also get the color code on the dots on your folders.
For the measuring result you click on in the Graphic evaluation, as a list of parameter values plus
COND nos. highlighted in green, yellow, or red.
This gives you a very fast and efficient tool for evaluating machine vibration. However, you must learn how
to read the COND number displays correctly and judge them against the data set on which you have based
your criterion. The following pages give you examples.
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Evaluation A and B:
A narrow data spread produces high changes in COND nos.
for moderate deviations from the mean value
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Evaluation, criterion B
Click on a point to see
parameter values
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3
The mean value used by the criterion (displayed in the function Spectrum) has been written at the
top left (4) and drawn across the measurements (5). The first value, not included in Criterion A, is
shown in a different color. All examples use the criterion A unless they compare the results from A
and B.
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Kurtosis
CREST, KURT, and SKEW are non-dimensional. They are calculated directly from the time record during vibration
measurement. They all indicate the presence of transients in the vibration signal: transients which are due to
shocks. In these examples, the measuring results are artificial, produced by knocking on the machine from
different sides with a metallic object to produce shocks.
KURT describes how the vibration signal is grouped around its mean value. A pure sine wave has KURT = -1.5.
The more transients in the signal and the higher their amplitude, the higher the kurtosis value.
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Skewness
SKEW describes the symmetry of the signal grouping around its mean value. If symmetry is perfect,
SKEW = 0. The value goes from plus to minus depending in the direction of the transients in relation to the
measuring direction of the transducer.
Positive transients cause a positive value, negative transients cause a negative value. Here the values change
dramatically because the machine was hit from opposite sides with a metallic object during measurement.
Unbalance
When you use symptoms in an assignment, their parameter values are evaluated by the criterion in the same
way as condition parameter values. The raw value is the RMS velocity value in mm/s from all matching lines
in the spectrum combined. The symptom Unbalance has only one line, so here you see a graph of that
lines amplitude. The raw symptom parameter value is 0 when that line is not present in the spectrum. For
symptoms with several lines and harmonics, the values can change a lot with the number of matches found,
especially when the overall vibration is low.
Note that the mean value here is very low. The only significant change in the COND no. (when we ignore the
first reading) is actually due to a drop of the parameter value.
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Misalignment
Misalignment values have a large spread. The mean value is extremely low, which can explain the variations:
in a two line symptom, finding one or two matching lines can make a large difference.
The only significant increase in COND no. is due to an increase in the raw value.
Looseness
Again, we see a large spread and a very low mean value. The symptom consists of eight lines. The
two tops in the COND no. diagram have opposite causes: the first marks a decrease, the second an
increase in the measured value.
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Comments
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6
Standard comments:
Standard comments are listed by code and name (1).
Click NEW (2), EDIT (3), or COPY (4) to make changes.
For the Machine Evaluators, all standard comments are
automatically downloaded.
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Measuring points
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Comments
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Comment data:
Select measuring point or
component number (1).
Click ... (2) to get the
standard comment list.
Add text (3) to the selected
comment (option).
Click NEW under Attachments
to attach a hyperlinked
document (4, optional).
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Display comment:
Click on square to display
comment (1)
Right hand click to edit (2)
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Graphics Functions
Graphic evaluation
Close interaction between measuring point tree structure and the display of diagrams. Any item in the
tree structure can be dragged to the graphics display.
Extensive use of the right hand mouse button and key board commands to open sub functions and
make direct jumps to registers, LUBMASTER, spectrum display, etc.
More options for mixing diagrams, tables with measuring result and comments plus texts in printed
reports. Standard texts and logotypes can be stored.
Storage of display sequences including texts and tables, as well as of individual screen layouts.
The display of trend curves consisting of a running average of a user defined number of measuring
results.
The option of customizing the graphics display and printout by editing the drivers for screen and printer.
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2
Display diagrams:
Get the tree structure (1) with button (2).
Click on a folder name (3), drag to the diagram window (5).
Mark an item, grab its name and drag it to the graphics field. You can drag and drop folders, components, measuring points, or techniques (3).
Press CTRL after marking the first to select several items on the same level from the same location (e.
g. components from the same folder) in any order (SHIFT for consecutive order).
Mark any item(s) at any level and use the button Add diagrams (4) to add after displayed graphs, or
drag a marked item to the space (5) between two diagrams. Drop it when the cursor turns into an arrow.
In the graphics field, mark all (CTRL+A), click on the Recycle bin (6). You can also use the DELETE key
or drag marked items to the bin. When you load a sequence (see below), the graphics field is cleared
automatically.
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8
4
3
2
Change display of diagrams:
Drag left to right on the time scale to zoom (2), zoom back with (3).
Select number of diagrams (5). Press SEQUENCE (8) to change order.
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1
Select technique:
Select the technique for the marked item in the tree structure (1).
Select the technique for the displayed diagrams (2).
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7
1
2
4
5
3
Elements of a diagram:
Scales (1), alarm limits (2,3), measurements (4), grid on/off (8).
Hints: results (5, click on point), comment (6, click on square).
Jump to the measuring result register (8).
Elements of a diagram
The diagram on the screen expands to fill the available space. It has scales on the left and right hand sides
(1). For evaluated measuring results, the scales are coloured green - yellow - red. For raw values, like in this
example, they are grey. When you grab either scale anywhere below the dividing line at the top, the cursor
turns into a vertical double arrow and you can move the scale up or down (affects the active diagram plus its
copies, if any). With the keyboard command CTRL+UP (DOWN) you can move the diagram to the right of the
field (no values shown on right hand scale) while moving the left hand scale up and down.
Upper alarm limits (2) are shown as solid, lower alarm limits (3) as broken lines. In case of shock pulse readings
with variable speed, the alarm limits for speed dependent values follow the machine speed, else the lines
are straight.
Measuring results, here LR (blue) and HR (red), are represented as dots (4), connected by thin grey lines.
When you click on a measuring result dot, you get a box (5) showing measuring time and results. In an EVAM
diagram, all EVAM results (even those shown in other diagrams) are displayed. In any other diagram, all other
results (except EVAM) are displayed. Comments are shown as coloured squares at the bottom of the diagram.
Clicking on a square opens the comment box (6).
Moving the mouse while holding down the right hand button produces cross hairs (7). The Grid button (8)
toggles the grid on/off. The Measuring protocol button (9) is active when a single measuring point is being
displayed. It produces an even spacing between measuring results, independent of the time interval.
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4
2
7
Moving average:
Right hand click in a diagram for Show menu (2).
Select Show, select Curve and/or Average (4).
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2
Right hand click on the comment line below the diagram (1).
Click Add new comment, select a standard comment (2), add text.
Right hand click on an existing comment to edit or convert to text (3).
Comment text is displayed beneath the diagram (4).
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4
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4
Standard text:
Input a title (1) and, as an option, text (2).
Save as standard text (4).
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5
Print diagram:
Print marked diagram from Show (1).
Any diagram with the PRINT button (2).
Printing diagrams
There are two alternative ways of ordering a printout. On the Show menu, you can select Print to print the
active diagram (1).
To print one or more diagrams, you can drag them to the printer icon (2) or click on the printer icon.
The Print command allows you to select a connected printer and also shows the active printer driver (3).
Clicking on a line opens a selection. You can print all diagrams, selected diagrams, or the active diagram (4).
The choice X-scale with each diagram Yes/No (5) has the following effect: Yes means that the time scale is
printed below each individual diagram. No means that the time scale is printed once at the bottom of each page.
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7
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2
4
EVAM diagrams:
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4
1
Zoom properties:
Right hand click on the time scale to select (1).
Use Properties (2) to edit.
Zoom Properties
Right hand clicking on the time scale produces a list of available zoom scales (1). These can also be activated
by pressing CTRL+1 to max. CTRL+9. You can have more than 9 zoom scales, but the additional scales can
only be selected by marking them on the drop-down list.
To edit zoom scales, select Properties (2). This opens the Zoom properties menu (3). To edit, click ... (4)
for an item on the list. With the button NEW (5) you can add items.
A zoom scale is defined by a name and a time interval in days (6). Any of the zoom scales can be used as the
default setting for the standard zoom when you open diagrams.
From current time and backwards means that the time scale starts with the present date and time, else it
starts with the date and time of the most recent measuring result.
To provide a fast graphics display, Condmaster Ruby starts showing diagrams after approx. two seconds. The
program then gets the remaining measuring results, if any, and adds more diagrams until all selected diagrams
are available. This can affect the zoom range in case results read later in the process span over a longer time.
When Automatic zoom range extension is on, the zoom range is automatically adjusted to accommodate
all measuring results, i. e. you can click on the magnifying glass to extend the range presently shown. Data
arriving from a CMS or VCM unit after the start of the graphics function are not included in the graphics display.
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New driver:
Mark a standard driver and click COPY (1). Name (2), edit the driver data.
Select Devices (6) to save and activate.
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Select driver:
Click on ... for the active driver (1) on the Properties menu.
Select a driver from the list (2), click OK.
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2
3
Moving average:
Click on the name (1) to edit, or NEW (2) to create.
Input / edit name and count (3).
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Lubmaster
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LUBMASTER function:
Evaluation graph (1) for bearing condition.
Life time graph (2) for optimizing the lubricant.
Lubmaster
LUBMASTER is based on three sources:
1 Timkens algorithms for bearing condition evaluation, using the LR/HR method.
2 The formulas recommended by ISO 281 for rating life calculation.
3 The formulas used by lubricant and bearing manufacturers to calculate life adjustment factors which
quantify the effect of lubricant type, viscosity, load, and temperature on bearing life.
LUBMASTER works with the Condmaster Ruby bearing catalogue data (bearing type, size, and load rating) for
bearings with standardized dimensions according to ISO 15, ISO 355, and ISO 104. Specifically, LUBMASTER
can be used for:
1 Training - the graphic display of the Timken evaluation graph clearly shows the relationship of shock
values and condition codes.
2 Calibrating Timken measuring points - by comparing calculated LR/HR values with the measured results,
one can determine a calibration constant (COMP no.) for each individual bearing application.
3 Assessing alarm limits - the display shows the dynamic range of LR/HR readings, LUB and COND
numbers.
4 Optimizing lubrication conditions - by changing lubrication data (e.g. lubricant type, viscosity), one can
simulate the effect such changes would have on bearing life expectancy.
For this, you have two LUBMASTER functions, the evaluation graph (1) and the life time graph (2).
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6
With CODE A and B, the condition data field contains a LUB no. describing lubrication condition. With CODE
B, C, and D you get a COND no. indicating the degree of surface stress and damage. These CODES are valid
provided the signal comes from the bearing and not from a disturbance source in the machine.
When the bearing symbol is moved below the evaluation graph (HR larger than LR), you get error code E2 =
Disturbance. This means that such a reading cannot originate from a rolling element bearing.
When the bearing symbol is moved to the left of the evaluation graph, you get the error code E3 = Signal
too low.
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1
minor damage
increasing damage
severe damage
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Alarm limits:
From the position where COMP = 0, go right
(up) and note the difference in LR/HR. Normal
LR range good to bad = 8-9 dB.
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Kappa (n / n1)
Approximate bearing life in hours (L10a h, depending on a23, load and FZG number).
The input of the lubrication data also affects the Evaluation graph. Without these data, LUBMASTER assumes
Kappa=1 when calculating a COMP no. With the lubrication data, the program uses the actual Kappa value.
Thus, you use the life time graph both for accurate calibration of the measuring point and for finding the
optimal lubricant for a given bearing.
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Optimizing lubricant:
Input bearing and lubrication data. Change oil type, viscosity (1).
Watch the life time graph (2), L10ah (3).
Example: ISO 6310, rpm = 1480, temp. = 80 C, load = 7.4%.
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Preset speed:
Input speed (1) while downloading or use Input preset speed (2) and
Save without loading instrument (3).
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OIS Functions
OIS functionality
Below is an account of the most important functions particular to the OIS online system.
Where to find it
The measuring point tree has a new default element: the OIS folder, automatically created by Condmaster
for OIS users. Under this folder, the OIS Commander Units, registered under System > Measuring system
are listed. Under each Commander Unit in the OIS folder, measuring points may be created and configured
for up to 32 channels. More information on the registration of Commander Units in Condmaster is found in
the installation guide Condmaster Ruby Install and System Administration.
The OIS system overview option on the Online menu displays an overview of all Commander Units in the
system. This is also where you create global values and measuring conditions:
Commander Units are registered and monitoring units input under Settings for OIS, accessed via System >
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Commander Unit
2) Filtering;
What to keep
LinX
Condmaster
you by means of a system alarm. If such an alarm is raised, you should examine your conditions, triggers and
filter settings as a first measure. This can be done using the Measuring and storing logic overview.
Conditions, triggers, filtering options and Measuring and storing logic are all accessed via the Measuring
point data form, or via the Graphical Evaluation.
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Unit and will therefore always be new and just-measured.
Example: Vibration measurement on crane
Condition Implication Action
1) Rpm in range 15 to 60
Hook load over 10 tons
Digital input equals 1
Crane is in operation
2 )
3 )
Crane is lifting
Conditions are set up on the OIS system overview > Measuring condition tab, which you access either from
the Online menu in Condmaster or from the Measuring Point Data form, using the ... button on the OIS
Advanced tab. The process is as follows:
1. From the Measuring condition tab in the OIS Overview form, click NEW to create a new condition
and name it.
2. Select Global value or the Commander Unit under which the measuring point implementing the
condition is registered.
3. Select a global value or something measured by the Commander Unit selected in step 2).
4. Select a condition (Over, Under, In range, Out of range etc.) to be evaluated.
5. Input one (or two) condition value(s).
6. Save the condition, return to Measuring point data and select it from the drop-down list under
Conditions.
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Trigger conditions
have dark blue icons
Trigger setup:
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2.
3.
Use the Min variation for storing parameter to avoid saving readings that dont differ significantly from the
latest one stored. This way, you dont save an unnecessary amount of data, but still capture enough results
to see an evolving trend.
In theory, you might set the Min variation.... in such a way that nothing ever gets past the filter. Thats why
by default it is combined with the Forced storing interval... parameter. This parameter forces the system to
save readings on a regular basis (providing they pass the Accepted value level filter), thereby confirming that
measurement is indeed carried out and working properly.
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Measuring and storing logic overview
Measuring and storing logic provides an overview of all conditions, triggers and filters set for the selected
measuring assignment. Make use of this function to verify that you have not implemented filter settings,
conditions or triggers that will cause all readings to be discarded.
The Measuring and storing logic overview is accessed from the bottom right corner of the OIS Advanced
tab on the Measuring point data form.
Under Location, select a Commander Unit, monitoring unit and channel to view (see above). Under Measuring
task, select a measuring assignment. The present settings are displayed to the right:
Reading passed
the trigger
To have a look at the latest readings, click the GET LATEST VALUES button. The latest values that were
evaluated against your filter(s), condition(S) and trigger(s), are displayed and youll be able to determine
whether the filter settings etc. are reasonable. Values not accepted for storing appear in red, and if they
continue to do so when you get the latest values again, then your filter settings need to be reviewed.
You can also access the Measuring and storing logic overview from the Graphical Evaluation:
For a key to the measuring and storing logic overview, please see overleaf.
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Key to Filter overview graphs
Over 100
Under 100
Equals 100
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In the example above, Condmaster will wait for one hour before raising an alarm that it is not receiving
new OIS measuring results. The default setting for this function is OFF, in which case no alarms will be
indicated on the alarm list.
7. Click OK.
The alarm list will look something like this to indicate that no measuring results are delivered from one or
more Commander Unit(s):
In the list, there is one alarm per Commander Unit and measuring channel.
You can also get the alarm via e-mail. This can be very useful if operators cant always keep an eye on the
Condmaster alarm list, for instance if the Condmaster computer is in a remote location. For instructions, see
next page.
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Setting up OIS e-mail alarms
This function sends e-mail to a given recipient to alert them that Condmaster, for some reason, is not receiving
measuring results from one or more Commander Units in the OIS system. The e-mail alarm is sent according
to a user defined timeout alarm setting for each registered Commander Unit.
NOTE: In order to implement e-mail alarms, you need to complete the procedure in the preceding section,
Alarm setup when OIS fails to deliver measuring results first.
This is the setup process:
1. In the Condmaster menu bar, select System > Settings, then click the Alarm e-mail tab (1):
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OPC Client
Group
Item
Item
Item
Item
The OPC client can receive data upon request, or subscribe to the items in the
group. When subscribing, the OPC server automatically transfers data, either in user specified intervals or
whenever theyre updated.
The user interface may vary greatly between different OPC client software and therefore cannot be displayed
here. However, the basic steps needed for the setup of OPC communication are:
1. Download and install the OPC client software of your choice.
2. In the OPC client software, identify your OPC server (which is on your LinX computer).
3. Define an OPC group and set its properties, e.g. the update rate.
4. Within that group, select one or more items found on the specified OPC server (i.e. the parameter you
wish to import).
For information on how this is done in your OPC client software, please consult the support options available
from the supplier.
NOTE: OPC clients and servers may reside on the same or separate network nodes. When separate, the
OPCEnum.exe software must be installed in the ...\Windows\System32 directory on both client and server.
The purpose of OPCEnum.exe is to allow OPC clients to connect to a remote computer where OPC server(s)
are installed and ask for a list of available OPC servers. From that list, youll select an OPC server to establish
communication with (step 2 in the list above). The OPCEnum.exe file normally comes with your OPC client
software, or it can be downloaded from the OPC Foundation website.
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4. In the Commander unit configuration window, select the Status outputs tab.
5. In the Commander Unit Configuration form, click the NEW button to open settings for the status
output in the Status Output Configuration form:
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2
6. Name the status output and select a monitoring unit channel for it.
7. As long as the Commander Unit is online (and there are no graphical filters set up in Condmaster),
LinX will immediately trigger the status output connected to a given alarm level if it receives a reading
high enough to raise that particular alarm. If the Commander Unit loses its network connection, the
Activation delay parameter (1) replaces the function of the graphical filtering. To implement an alarm
delay, enter an appropriate time (in seconds) under Activation delay.
For Commander Units running as standalone units, Activation delay should always be used.
8. Following an alarm set off by a status output, you may or may not want to manually restore the status
output to its default state. If you prefer the system to automatically deactivate the alarm, check
the Automatic deactivation checkbox (2) and input the amount of time (in seconds) to wait before
deactivation.
9. Under Normal state (3), select the status outputs default state (Low or High) from the dropdown list.
10. Click OK to save your settings.
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Furthermore, the Lower frequency parameter is now available also for SPM Spectrum measurements.
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On the Run up/Coast down tab, all previous run up/coast down measurement results (if any) are displayed,
and new measurements can be initiated via the NEW button.
Under Location, select:
1. a measuring point under which to store the run up/coast down measurement result
2. a channel to use on the Commander Unit to which the measuring point belongs
3. an RPM value
Please note that only RPM channels local to the selected Commander Unit can be used. Input your preferred
settings and click START. This run up/coast down measurement will now overrun whatever task LinX is
working on. When measurement is completed, LinX will return to the Commander Unit task file and resume
work where it was interrupted.
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To abort a run up/coast down measurement, mark it on the list of measurements on the Run up/Coast down
tab and press < DELETE > on your keyboard.
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Work load is a helpful feature e.g. if you need to figure out why measuring results arent coming in at the
intervals set up in Condmaster. Possible reasons might be:
hardware malfunctions
measurement conditions or triggers too restrictively set
nothing gets past your filter settings
unduly high Commander Unit workload
Work Load is an estimate of the maximum theoretical workload. A high workload percentage implies that the
Commander Unit hardware is very busy and may be unable to carry out measurement assignments according
to the set up measurement intervals. However, the actual workload may be considerably less. Measurement
conditions and triggers need to always be evaluated at the specified intervals, which takes some amount of
effort on behalf of the hardware (theoretical workload), but if the conditions and/or triggers arent met no
measurement will take place, thus lowering the actual workload.
Ideally, measuring assignments should be evenly distributed among the available channels. SPM Spectrum
measurements in particular require multiple hardware resources.
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2. Name the operating condition and input a unit of measurement and a format (2).
3. Predefined intervals (filter for graphics) (3) is an optional setting. Any intervals input here can
be used in graphics to filter out results you dont want to see at a given time. Click the NEW
button(4) to enter intervals for graphical filtering:
4. Each machine operating condition needs to be associated with a measured value. Your
next move is therefore to set up how this particular value is measured. The alternatives are:
A) as a global value (under Online > OIS Overview > Global values tab)
and/or
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B) as a User defined measuring assignment on a measuring point.
5. Next, youll need to make the actual association between the named operating condition
and the measured value. Select the measuring point where the machine operating condition
is to be used and open the Measuring point data form:
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2
6. On each measuring assignment, two machine operating conditions may be used. In the
upper drop-down list under Machine operating condition 1, select an operating condition (1).
7. In the lower drop-down list (2), select the origin of the measured value, i.e. a global value
or a user defined measurement.
8. Under the Advanced ... button, further settings can be made:
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4
Max fluctuation (3) represents the maximum fluctuation of the measured value allowed during the
measurement time. If it varies more than the percent input here, the measurement is considered failed.
Max number of retries (4) is the number of times the Commander Unit will try to measure before
measurement is considered failed.
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only one interval can be selected per operating condition. Readings falling into the selected interval
will be displayed in graphics; all others will be left out.
3. Under the ... button, other predefined intervals can be selected. A new and temporary
interval, not defined in the Machine operating conditions register, can also be input here.
The blue Machine operating conditions icon is available in Graphical evaluation, Spectrum and Compare
spectrum, so filter settings can be changed from there.
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5. Enter From and To values for the low frequency band (2), in Hz or orders as preferred.
6. Enter From and To values for the higher frequency band (3).
7. Enter a minimum band level (4).
NOTE: The purpose of the Min band level parameter is to prevent readings that are not true ski
slopes from being rejected by mistake. If the low frequency band value is lower than the Min band
level, then the Ski slope symptom value will always be set to 0 (zero), meaning the reading will not
be discarded.
Using the calculation formula on the previous page, the example in the screen shot above means:
The low frequency range is 0 - 0,5 Orders = Band value 204.91 mm/s
The higher frequency range is 0,55 - 100 Orders = Band value 28,06 mm/s
The Ski slope symptom value is 204,91 / 28,06 = 7,30
8. Click OK to save the settings.
For filtering of measuring results from OIS, LinX uses the Ski slope symptom value to determine what readings
to discard. To accomplish this, further settings need to be made, see overleaf.
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2) Ski slope symptom filtering applied with accepted Ski slope symptom
value level <= 1
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Timken online
storage
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4b
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Google Play or iPhone
Condmaster
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Android or iPhone
AppStore
Photographs, taken with any camera, can be saved to a file folder and then uploaded to Condmaster.
If there are many images of the same type (gearboxes, motors etc.), it can be difficult to tell which
image corresponds to which measuring point when connecting them in Condmaster.
Photographs can be taken with Android or iPhone cellular devices, using apps from Timken, and then
uploaded to Condmaster in either of two ways:
a) manual transfer by connecting your mobile phone to the Condmaster PC
b) through an Timken cloud storage service (online file storage)
For maximum efficiency, we recommend that you use one of the apps for measuring point imaging.
With the apps, measuring rounds are downloaded to the mobile phone and the photographs taken
are automatically tagged with a user-selected measuring point number. This is done right on site, so
you can be sure the correct image is connected to every measuring point.
The Timken apps will be downloadable from the Google Play and iPhone AppStore web sites.
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A camera symbol
indicates that an image
is connected to the
measuring point.
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Work descriptions
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2
Work description:
Input code (1) and
name (2).
Write text (3) and
save.
Work descriptions
Work descriptions, found under Registers/Work descriptions in the menu bar, can be attached to measuring
points, components, rounds, and work orders. They consist of a code (1), max. 4 characters, a name (2), and
free text (3).
Work descriptions are free standing objects, stored in the work description register. They can be attached
to more than one item. When attached to a round or work order, you can print them when downloading to
the instrument.
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Standard symptoms
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4
Own symptoms:
Click NEW (2) to create a
symptom.
Input parameter names
(3) and values (4).
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Symptom groups
A symptom group consists of two or more standard symptoms and can even contain other symptom groups.
By saving the typical symptoms of a machine part, e. g. a shaft with its bearings, as a group, you can quickly
attach all those symptoms to an EVAM assignment.
Bearing symptoms are always a group, because the rotational speed of the shaft has to be multiplied with
different factors to define the frequencies of inner ring, outer ring, and cage. The whole group is configured
together when you input the shaft rpm and the ISO bearing number under one of its symptoms.
Click NEW (1) to create a symptom group, select standard symptoms from the list and save under a name.
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Report Manager
Condmaster Ruby comes with a new function called the Report Manager. This function provides a number of
standard reports of database items such as components, measuring points, measuring rounds, alarm list etc.
The Report Manager is accessed via the Report Manager menu in the Condmaster menu bar:
The reports can be previewed on screen, printed, saved as pdf, exported and imported. Most reports also
offer sort order and other options.
This information
and its layout is
stored in the report.
Data set
(e.g measuring points)
..........
.....
.....
..........
.....
.....
..........
.....
.....
..........
.....
.....
..........
.....
.....
It is important to understand the difference between a template and a report, and the relationship between
the two.
The standard Timken templates contain a page header, printed only on the first page of every report, and a
footer, which is copied onto every report page. Thats all.
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The bulk of a report on the other hand is a set of data, collected from the Condmaster database and laid
out according to the individual report design. Depending on the type of report and the amount of data in
your database, this bulk of information can range from a few rows to many pages.
Every time a particular report is generated, the template is merged with the current bulk of data. This means
there must be a connection between the default template and every individual report. For all standard
reports, this connection has been set up by Timken. However, if you want to make changes to a standard
Timken template or report, you need to make a new connection yourself (see section Customzing the standard
templates).
My reports (1): Under this folder, youll find any reports you have created yourself.
Standard reports (2): Reports developed by Timken are found under this folder. They come with the
system and cannot be edited, deleted or renamed.
1
2
3
11
12
13
6
7
8
9
10
PRINT (3):
Send report straight to printer without preview (not applicable to
templates)
PREVIEW (4):
NEW (5):
COPY (6):
EDIT (7):
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DELETE (8):
Delete the current report (this option is available only for My reports)
IMPORT FROM FILE (10): Import a report (in FastReport file format) and save it under My reports
Functions under the ... button:
Print to PDF file (11): Create a copy of the current report in pdf format (not applicable to templates)
Rename (12): Rename the current report (applicable to My reports only)
Set as default template (13): Select this template to be the default template for all reports (applicable to
templates under My reports only)
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Report Manager
1. The Report settings window is displayed. Click on the Inheritance tab:
2. Among the option buttons, select Inherit from base report, then mark the template you
created earlier. Click OK.
3. When FastReport displays the following warning message, select Delete duplicates and click OK:
4. Save the report. If it is a copy of a standard report (see under 7) above), you are prompted to give it
a new name.
5. Close FastReport.
6. Preview the report to verify that your new template is in fact applied to this report.
Repeat steps 6-13 above for every report where you want your new template applied.
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Export to Word/Excel
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Condmaster WEB
Graphics
Complete results
Alarm list
CondmasterWEB
CondmasterWEB is an optional module, allowing the user to reach his Condmaster program as a read only
version from any PC running Microsoft Explorer.
Condmaster will open in the Graphical Overview. By clicking on folders and icons, the user can quickly and
easily reach any measuring result display and manipulate it in real time in the same way as in the corresponding
window of his real Condmaster Ruby. Measuring point set-ups can be seen but not edited.
CondmasterWEB installs as a service on the server computer and can be accessed from the client browser via
LAN or Internet, normally through port 5790 (default). The server computer requires Windows NT or higher
and the client requires Microsoft Explorer 6.0 or higher.
Examples of addressing CondmasterWEB after logging on to the web with Microsoft Explorer
running on an external computer in the network:
http://(computername):5790/
running on your own computer:
http://localhost:5790/
running on an external server: http://(servername):5790/
For installation and setup, see Installation and system administration 71964B.
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Runtime count
Runtime count
This is an optional function that counts the number of hours a component has been running, and reminds
the user when a periodic machine maintenance service is due. Typical services are inspection, lubrication, oil
change or part replacements which are due after a stated number of operating hours.
The function is used in connection with continuous monitoring (CMS System). On machines with variable speed,
the rpm is used to indicate whether the machine is running or not. Components with fixed rpm must have at
least one measuring point with the technique User defined measurement. As an example, it can measure
the temperature of a bearing. When a stated minimum value is exceeded at the time of measurement, the
machine is running, else it is not. The measuring intervals must be short enough to get a realistic estimate
of the machines operating hours.
A short description of the maintenance service is saved as a Standard comment. One or more of these
comments are connected with the service assignment, e. g.:
A Inspection (every 40 hours)
B Lubrication (every 80 hours)
C Spindle bearing adjustment (every 120 hours).
By making one service assignment which includes these three jobs, the user starts three clocks which
respectively give alarm every 40, 80, and 120 hours. Adjustment includes Inspection and Lubrication, so
all three clocks are zeroed when Adjustment is reported back as done. Lubrication includes Inspection,
so two clocks are zeroed while the countdown for Adjustment continues.
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Runtime count
Runtime count
To achieve this,
1. Input all three services on the same runtime form in the runtime register under a common name, e. g.
Lathe maintenance.
2. Input the three comments in the Standard Comment Register.
3. Attach all three comments to all three sub assignments.
4. Designate the appropriate comment as service comment.
5. Set two alarm times, e.g. yellow alarm 8 hours, red alarm 4 hours before the service is due.
6. Attach this Standard service assignment to the component.
It will appear on the runtime form under Maintenance in the menu bar, where it shows the hour count.
The service report is made either
- Via the button on the runtime form which sets the service comment against the component (visible in
the Graphics display and on the comment list) and nulls the clock.
- By setting the service comment with the Set comment function.
Service alarms connected with the runtime function do not appear on the alarm list. To check what has to
be done, open the run time function and check the remaining hours to service. The message will change to
alarm colour at the stated number of hours before the service is due.
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Plant Performer
Plant Performer
Plant Performer is a statistical module which can be used to visualize and evaluate the economical and technical
impact of your maintenance program. Statistical assignments are user defined and may include database
or machine condition statistics and technical Key Performance Indicators, presented in pie, bar chart or 3D
diagrams. Plant Performer is accessible via the Plant Performer button in the Condmaster toolbar:
For the sake of economical statistics, the concept of machine types has been introduced in Condmaster.
Economical statistics
Economical statistics in Plant Performer show estimated savings gained by doing corrective maintenance during
scheduled stops. Through such planned activities, costs for corrective actions can be minimized, avoiding
breakdown of machinery and optimizing productivity. Certain actions will also improve the running condition
of the machinery which means longer lifetime.
As estimated savings are difficult to calculate exactly, it is recommended that the savings input in Condmaster
are kept on an agreed-upon minimum level. For instance, if everyone agrees that bearing replacement generally
saves at least $xx, that is the amount to enter in Condmaster when bearings have been replaced.
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Plant Performer
Savings on costs for labor, logistics, rented tools, lifting equipment etc. Repair work done in a planned manner
drastically reduces the total time for the replacement. Labor costs are lowered because of less overtime etc.
Spare parts can be ordered well in advance at minimum costs. The same goes for special tools, lifting gear,
working platforms etc.
Production Time
Estimated time saved by doing corrective actions in a planned manner. Jobs done during planned production
stops benefits availability.
Waste production/Reworking cost
When breakdowns or unplanned events occur, product quality will often be negatively affected. The stopping
and starting of production processes normally implicate quality losses. Avoiding such stops is money saved.
Loss of Contribution
Estimated savings in increased production through avoiding or shortening a stop. Loss of contribution is
calculated as contribution per hour (sales price of the product production cost). Total savings in LOC is the
contribution per hour * the saved time.
Costs for Secondary Damage
When a component can be replaced prior to breakdown, secondary damage on other components such as
shaft, bearing housing, gears, impellers etc. can be avoided.
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When Condmaster is set up, the SAP operator is registered in the window shown above. For SAP
protocol, see Installation and system administration 71964B.
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Safety copy
5
1
Safety copy:
Select data type (1), normally Basic data and measuring results
Type the path to destination drive (2)
Press button (3) to set the interval (4) for automatic reminder
Click START (5)
Safety copy
Make safety copies on two memory units. An unit can fail, and you do not want to lose any of your data.
You can, of course, copy to a hard disk but do not copy to the same disk that holds your Condmaster Ruby
database!
Pull down the menu under Window (top of the screen) and select Close all windows.
Pull down the menu under System (top of the screen) and select Safety copy.
Normally you mark Basic data and measuring results on the safety copy form, which means everything
will be copied. You can also keep Basic data (Condmaster Ruby settings, machines, measuring points) and
measuring results on separate disks. It is also possible to make safety copies of the bearing catalogue only
or all reports for printout.
On the safety copy form, you can set a time interval for safety copies. You will get a reminder to make one
when you start Condmaster Ruby.
The safety copy is a compressed file with the suggested name Pro46a.001 (002, etc., depending on the number
of memory units). You may change the name, but not the file extension (001,002 etc). In case of trouble
with your hard disk, use Reload safety copy to restore your data. Please note that this is for emergencies:
you lose all data which have been stored in Condmaster Ruby between the making of the safety copy and
the reloading time. Safety copies made with older program versions are not compatible, so make new safety
copies after each program update.
After the copy has been made, old data can be deleted. Select data type (e. g. measuring results) and enter
a Prior to date.
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Grant of license
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You may use upgrade software only to replace or enhance your earlier-licensed version of the software. If use of the software is authorized
under an Additional License, Timken grants you the right to make one additional authorized use of the earlier-licensed software. To assist
you in using the software, you may either make a copy of the software solely for archival purposes, or transfer the software to a single
hard disk provided that you keep the original solely for archival purposes. You must include all copyright notices on the archival copy.
If the software is pre-installed on the hard disk of a computer, any accompanying media constitute the archival copy. You may not use,
copy, modify, or transfer your right to use the software or accompanying material, or any copy of either, except as expressly provided in
this License Agreement. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Timken or its suppliers.
Termination of license
You may terminate this License at any time by destroying the software, archival copy and accompanying material. Timken may terminate
this License Agreement if you fail to comply with its terms and conditions; upon such termination you shall destroy the software, archival
copy and accompanying material.
Other restrictions
You may not rent or lease the software, but you may transfer all your rights on a permanent basis, proided you transfer all copies of
the software, including your most recent upgrade and all prior versions, and accompanying material, and the recipient agrees to the
terms of this License Agreement. Export is subject to the requirements and restrictions of applicable laws and requirements, including
but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations of the United States of America. You may not reverse engineer, decompile
or disassemble the software, except to the extent such acts may not be prohibited by law in the country of use. You may configure
the software for your own use, but not otherwise modify it or merge it into another program unless in support of your authorized use.
Copyright
SPM Instrument AB 1999. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transferred, or copied, in any form or by any
means, without written permission by SPM Instrument AB.
Reservations
This manual describes the product at the time stated above. The contents of this manual may be altered without notice and may not be
regarded as a commitment from Timken. Timken takes no responsibility for possible errors or discrepancies in this manual.
Trademark
Condmaster and CondmasterRuby are registered trademarks of SPM Instrument AB. Other company and product names which may
occur in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners.
Limited Warranty
Timken warrants that the software will perform under normal use substantially in accordance with the accompanying material for a period
of three (3) months from the date of receipt. Timken warrants the media on which the software is furnished to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if
failure of the software has resulted from accident or misuse.
No other warranties. Timken disclaims all other warranties, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fittness for a particular purpose, with respect to the software. There is no warranty by Timken or any other
party or person that the functions contained in the software will meet your requirements or that the operation of the software will be
uninterrupted or error-free. You assume all responsibility for the selection of the software to achieve your intended results, and for the
installation, use and results obtained from it.
No liability for consequential damages. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Timken and its suppliers and any other
party or person shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages or losses of business profits, lost
savings, business interruption, loss of business information or data, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or liability to use this
software, even if Timken or its suppliers or the other party or person has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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