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Technical specifications

Use: Universal for horizontal or vertical balancing machines, hard- or soft bearing
Basic system: Modular and service friendly design with measurement, analysis and display units. Data processing
and calculation via integrated industrial PC with Schenck Computer Aided Balancing software
Function: – Vector and numeric display
– Measure dynamic unbalance in 2 planes, the static unbalance and the couple unbalance
– Automatic tolerance comparison
– Display of polar or in equally / non-equally distributed components
– Averaging of the measured values over time, rotor type related
– Tolerance calculation according to ISO 1940
– Balancing protocol in PDF format
– Conversion to other setup data
– Single compensation, key compensation, index balancing
– Drive control for automatic measuring cycle
– Definition and storing of type-related balancing procedures for simplification
of complex work sequences
– Context-sensitive help function, automatic self-test
– Monitoring measuring signals
Display: Active 15“ TFT colour display with high luminosity
Input: Context dependent assignment of function keys, touchscreen
Measuring methods: Efficient, fully digital measured data processing for highest measurement accuracy
Unbalance measuring range: 1 : 2,000,000
Speed range: 100 to 5,000 rpm , optional up to 100,000 rpm
Data storage: Dependent on the size of the storage medium, practically unlimited
Interfaces: – USB for peripherals
– Frontside USB for data export to storage media, etc.
– Network interface for data backup, ethernet
Options: – Protocol printer
– Marking measured values, averaging over runs
– Angle indexing indicator
– Extensive balancing software e.g. for drilling, milling, setting weights
– Overlapping cycle
– Rotor specific calibration
– Alternating operation of 2 balancing machines with one measuring unit
– Measured value recording and storage during startup
– Vibration velocity measuring mode with single and double (2f) reference frequency
– Bode- and Nyquist-diagram
– Additional measurement channels for runout measurement, etc.
– Statistical software
– Industry-specific solutions for

RC 1034 -1e · 10.0806 · BESP · D.O.G. All information without obligation. Subjects to change without notice
– the roller industry: Laser scanning, special report, 3-plane display, etc.
– Propshaft industry: up to 4 planes in parallel, permanent or rotor-specific calibration, compen-
sation of reactive forces
– Aviation industry: Averaging over runs, weight distribution, nesting

CAB 920 – The perfect combination of simplicity and performance

Balancing and
Diagnostic Systems
The new CAB 920 is the latest development of the legendary Computer Aided Balancing (CAB) measuring systems
from Schenck. By combining the most powerful instrumentation features available with an unsurpassed level of SCHENCK RoTec GmbH
simplicity, the CAB 920 creates a new balancing standard for any application. You’ll find it easy to significantly im- Landwehrstraße 55
D-64293 Darmstadt
prove your balancing results whether performing simple balancing tasks or the most complex balancing procedures. CAB 920 – The measuring system for peak balancing performance
www.schenck-rotec.com
eMail: [email protected]
Phone: +49 (0) 6151 - 32 23 11
Simple to use – the key to more security
Fax: +49 (0) 6151 - 32 23 15

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Technical specifications

Use: Universal for horizontal or vertical balancing machines, hard- or soft bearing
Basic system: Modular and service friendly design with measurement, analysis and display units. Data processing
and calculation via integrated industrial PC with Schenck Computer Aided Balancing software
Function: – Vector and numeric display
– Measure dynamic unbalance in 2 planes, the static unbalance and the couple unbalance
– Automatic tolerance comparison
– Display of polar or in equally / non-equally distributed components
– Averaging of the measured values over time, rotor type related
– Tolerance calculation according to ISO 1940
– Balancing protocol in PDF format
– Conversion to other setup data
– Single compensation, key compensation, index balancing
– Drive control for automatic measuring cycle
– Definition and storing of type-related balancing procedures for simplification
of complex work sequences
– Context-sensitive help function, automatic self-test
– Monitoring measuring signals
Display: Active 15“ TFT colour display with high luminosity
Input: Context dependent assignment of function keys, touchscreen
Measuring methods: Efficient, fully digital measured data processing for highest measurement accuracy
Unbalance measuring range: 1 : 2,000,000
Speed range: 100 to 5,000 rpm , optional up to 100,000 rpm
Data storage: Dependent on the size of the storage medium, practically unlimited
Interfaces: – USB for peripherals
– Frontside USB for data export to storage media, etc.
– Network interface for data backup, ethernet
Options: – Protocol printer
– Marking measured values, averaging over runs
– Angle indexing indicator
– Extensive balancing software e.g. for drilling, milling, setting weights
– Overlapping cycle
– Rotor specific calibration
– Alternating operation of 2 balancing machines with one measuring unit
– Measured value recording and storage during startup
– Vibration velocity measuring mode with single and double (2f) reference frequency
– Bode- and Nyquist-diagram
– Additional measurement channels for runout measurement, etc.
– Statistical software
– Industry-specific solutions for

RC 1034 -1e · 10.0806 · BESP · D.O.G. All information without obligation. Subjects to change without notice
– the roller industry: Laser scanning, special report, 3-plane display, etc.
– Propshaft industry: up to 4 planes in parallel, permanent or rotor-specific calibration, compen-
sation of reactive forces
– Aviation industry: Averaging over runs, weight distribution, nesting

CAB 920 – The perfect combination of simplicity and performance

Balancing and
Diagnostic Systems
The new CAB 920 is the latest development of the legendary Computer Aided Balancing (CAB) measuring systems
from Schenck. By combining the most powerful instrumentation features available with an unsurpassed level of SCHENCK RoTec GmbH
simplicity, the CAB 920 creates a new balancing standard for any application. You’ll find it easy to significantly im- Landwehrstraße 55
D-64293 Darmstadt
prove your balancing results whether performing simple balancing tasks or the most complex balancing procedures. CAB 920 – The measuring system for peak balancing performance
www.schenck-rotec.com
eMail: [email protected]
Phone: +49 (0) 6151 - 32 23 11
Simple to use – the key to more security
Fax: +49 (0) 6151 - 32 23 15

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The display menu in your own language also makes it easier for
operators to quickly and easily perform tasks.

Log book function Networking ensures information flow

All measurement sequences for a rotor are saved in a CAB 920 can be easily integrated in your company net-
central database so that if “problem cases” occur you work. You can exchange the balancing results electroni-
have access to a history of preceding steps, which often cally with colleagues in the quality assurance depart-
points out the solution. ment and can then further process these with standard
office programs. It also enables online remote diagnosis
with extensive service functions.

Upgrade old to new

The CAB 920 is ideally suited for modernising older
horizontal and vertical balancing machines – even
those of external makes. So that you upgrade
your existing balancing machine with state-of-the-art
All information is clearly displayed: e.g. Plane 1
measuring technology.
in components, plane 2 polar and veering in display.

Convenient touchscreen control work with the CAB 920. This is made possible by clear eMode – The key to easy balancing Individual assignment of the function keys
All communications between you and the measuring menu structures based on the work sequence and a eMode simplifies the controls of the balancing machine Some of the function keys can be individually assigned.
system take place via the touch screen monitor. You hierarchical layout of the functions. to two sides of dialog: Input of the rotor data and the You can therefore directly call up frequently used func-
control all functions with your index finger and in this results module with balancing instruction. Additional tions and achieve a perfectly balanced rotor even faster.
way communicate with the balancing machine. Values Fast unbalance detection functions like automatic determination of the balance
and texts are entered in dialog fields with the help of in- After the measuring run it is your aim to quickly and re- speed or calculation of the balance tolerances to Balancing protocol with integration of graphic elements
teractive direct input windows and no keyboard or liably assess the rotor. The unbalance visualisation with ISO 1940 makes balancing easy with the CAB 920. All With the balancing protocol you can document the
mouse is required. vector displays has proven ideal for this. Together with standard balancing methods, e.g. drilling, milling balancing of each rotor in detail and have an overview
By marking the measured value
the numerical displays, you can detect the precise loca- or attaching weights are supported. of the stored type and calibration data. You can individu- and averaging over several runs, it
Clear, easily understood dialogs tion and size of the unbalance at a glance. ally change it to your own requirements and integrate is possible to correct the unbalance
We place special value in clear dialogs in order to avoid graphic elements, such as your company logo or even behaviour of unstable rotors.
misinterpretations or incorrect input. Even when setting photos of the balanced rotor.
up a rotor for the first time you will see how easy it is to The operator can even display
the angle and amount of
unbalance when balancing
elastic rotors in three planes.

A clear user dialog makes entering a new

rotor type child's play in the eMode. The unbalance effect of an
elastic rotor can be meas-
Clear vectorial and numerical display of
ured during the startup
the unbalance with coloured
and displayed versus
marking when the tolerance is reached.
speed in a Bode diagram.

Calculating the unbalance tolerances to the current DIN ISO 1940

The measured values for an elastic rotor can

Different tolerance specifications for static and dynamic be saved for both planes during the startup and
unbalance can be displayed on one screen. displayed as a Nyquist diagram.
rz_brosch_cab920_en_0706.qxd 02.08.2006 14:03 Uhr Seite 5

The display menu in your own language also makes it easier for
operators to quickly and easily perform tasks.

Log book function Networking ensures information flow

All measurement sequences for a rotor are saved in a CAB 920 can be easily integrated in your company net-
central database so that if “problem cases” occur you work. You can exchange the balancing results electroni-
have access to a history of preceding steps, which often cally with colleagues in the quality assurance depart-
points out the solution. ment and can then further process these with standard
office programs. It also enables online remote diagnosis
with extensive service functions.

Upgrade old to new

The CAB 920 is ideally suited for modernising older
horizontal and vertical balancing machines – even
those of external makes. So that you upgrade
your existing balancing machine with state-of-the-art
All information is clearly displayed: e.g. Plane 1
measuring technology.
in components, plane 2 polar and veering in display.

Convenient touchscreen control work with the CAB 920. This is made possible by clear eMode – The key to easy balancing Individual assignment of the function keys
All communications between you and the measuring menu structures based on the work sequence and a eMode simplifies the controls of the balancing machine Some of the function keys can be individually assigned.
system take place via the touch screen monitor. You hierarchical layout of the functions. to two sides of dialog: Input of the rotor data and the You can therefore directly call up frequently used func-
control all functions with your index finger and in this results module with balancing instruction. Additional tions and achieve a perfectly balanced rotor even faster.
way communicate with the balancing machine. Values Fast unbalance detection functions like automatic determination of the balance
and texts are entered in dialog fields with the help of in- After the measuring run it is your aim to quickly and re- speed or calculation of the balance tolerances to Balancing protocol with integration of graphic elements
teractive direct input windows and no keyboard or liably assess the rotor. The unbalance visualisation with ISO 1940 makes balancing easy with the CAB 920. All With the balancing protocol you can document the
mouse is required. vector displays has proven ideal for this. Together with standard balancing methods, e.g. drilling, milling balancing of each rotor in detail and have an overview
By marking the measured value
the numerical displays, you can detect the precise loca- or attaching weights are supported. of the stored type and calibration data. You can individu- and averaging over several runs, it
Clear, easily understood dialogs tion and size of the unbalance at a glance. ally change it to your own requirements and integrate is possible to correct the unbalance
We place special value in clear dialogs in order to avoid graphic elements, such as your company logo or even behaviour of unstable rotors.
misinterpretations or incorrect input. Even when setting photos of the balanced rotor.
up a rotor for the first time you will see how easy it is to The operator can even display
the angle and amount of
unbalance when balancing
elastic rotors in three planes.

A clear user dialog makes entering a new

rotor type child's play in the eMode. The unbalance effect of an
elastic rotor can be meas-
Clear vectorial and numerical display of
ured during the startup
the unbalance with coloured
and displayed versus
marking when the tolerance is reached.
speed in a Bode diagram.

Calculating the unbalance tolerances to the current DIN ISO 1940

The measured values for an elastic rotor can

Different tolerance specifications for static and dynamic be saved for both planes during the startup and
unbalance can be displayed on one screen. displayed as a Nyquist diagram.
rz_brosch_cab920_en_0706.qxd 02.08.2006 14:03 Uhr Seite 5

The display menu in your own language also makes it easier for
operators to quickly and easily perform tasks.

Log book function Networking ensures information flow

All measurement sequences for a rotor are saved in a CAB 920 can be easily integrated in your company net-
central database so that if “problem cases” occur you work. You can exchange the balancing results electroni-
have access to a history of preceding steps, which often cally with colleagues in the quality assurance depart-
points out the solution. ment and can then further process these with standard
office programs. It also enables online remote diagnosis
with extensive service functions.

Upgrade old to new

The CAB 920 is ideally suited for modernising older
horizontal and vertical balancing machines – even
those of external makes. So that you upgrade
your existing balancing machine with state-of-the-art
All information is clearly displayed: e.g. Plane 1
measuring technology.
in components, plane 2 polar and veering in display.

Convenient touchscreen control work with the CAB 920. This is made possible by clear eMode – The key to easy balancing Individual assignment of the function keys
All communications between you and the measuring menu structures based on the work sequence and a eMode simplifies the controls of the balancing machine Some of the function keys can be individually assigned.
system take place via the touch screen monitor. You hierarchical layout of the functions. to two sides of dialog: Input of the rotor data and the You can therefore directly call up frequently used func-
control all functions with your index finger and in this results module with balancing instruction. Additional tions and achieve a perfectly balanced rotor even faster.
way communicate with the balancing machine. Values Fast unbalance detection functions like automatic determination of the balance
and texts are entered in dialog fields with the help of in- After the measuring run it is your aim to quickly and re- speed or calculation of the balance tolerances to Balancing protocol with integration of graphic elements
teractive direct input windows and no keyboard or liably assess the rotor. The unbalance visualisation with ISO 1940 makes balancing easy with the CAB 920. All With the balancing protocol you can document the
mouse is required. vector displays has proven ideal for this. Together with standard balancing methods, e.g. drilling, milling balancing of each rotor in detail and have an overview
By marking the measured value
the numerical displays, you can detect the precise loca- or attaching weights are supported. of the stored type and calibration data. You can individu- and averaging over several runs, it
Clear, easily understood dialogs tion and size of the unbalance at a glance. ally change it to your own requirements and integrate is possible to correct the unbalance
We place special value in clear dialogs in order to avoid graphic elements, such as your company logo or even behaviour of unstable rotors.
misinterpretations or incorrect input. Even when setting photos of the balanced rotor.
up a rotor for the first time you will see how easy it is to The operator can even display
the angle and amount of
unbalance when balancing
elastic rotors in three planes.

A clear user dialog makes entering a new

rotor type child's play in the eMode. The unbalance effect of an
elastic rotor can be meas-
Clear vectorial and numerical display of
ured during the startup
the unbalance with coloured
and displayed versus
marking when the tolerance is reached.
speed in a Bode diagram.

Calculating the unbalance tolerances to the current DIN ISO 1940

The measured values for an elastic rotor can

Different tolerance specifications for static and dynamic be saved for both planes during the startup and
unbalance can be displayed on one screen. displayed as a Nyquist diagram.
rz_brosch_cab920_en_0706.qxd 02.08.2006 14:03 Uhr Seite 2

Technical specifications

Use: Universal for horizontal or vertical balancing machines, hard- or soft bearing
Basic system: Modular and service friendly design with measurement, analysis and display units. Data processing
and calculation via integrated industrial PC with Schenck Computer Aided Balancing software
Function: – Vector and numeric display
– Measure dynamic unbalance in 2 planes, the static unbalance and the couple unbalance
– Automatic tolerance comparison
– Display of polar or in equally / non-equally distributed components
– Averaging of the measured values over time, rotor type related
– Tolerance calculation according to ISO 1940
– Balancing protocol in PDF format
– Conversion to other setup data
– Single compensation, key compensation, index balancing
– Drive control for automatic measuring cycle
– Definition and storing of type-related balancing procedures for simplification
of complex work sequences
– Context-sensitive help function, automatic self-test
– Monitoring measuring signals
Display: Active 15“ TFT colour display with high luminosity
Input: Context dependent assignment of function keys, touchscreen
Measuring methods: Efficient, fully digital measured data processing for highest measurement accuracy
Unbalance measuring range: 1 : 2,000,000
Speed range: 100 to 5,000 rpm , optional up to 100,000 rpm
Data storage: Dependent on the size of the storage medium, practically unlimited
Interfaces: – USB for peripherals
– Frontside USB for data export to storage media, etc.
– Network interface for data backup, ethernet
Options: – Protocol printer
– Marking measured values, averaging over runs
– Angle indexing indicator
– Extensive balancing software e.g. for drilling, milling, setting weights
– Overlapping cycle
– Rotor specific calibration
– Alternating operation of 2 balancing machines with one measuring unit
– Measured value recording and storage during startup
– Vibration velocity measuring mode with single and double (2f) reference frequency
– Bode- and Nyquist-diagram
– Additional measurement channels for runout measurement, etc.
– Statistical software
– Industry-specific solutions for

RC 1034 -1e · 10.0806 · BESP · D.O.G. All information without obligation. Subjects to change without notice
– the roller industry: Laser scanning, special report, 3-plane display, etc.
– Propshaft industry: up to 4 planes in parallel, permanent or rotor-specific calibration, compen-
sation of reactive forces
– Aviation industry: Averaging over runs, weight distribution, nesting

CAB 920 – The perfect combination of simplicity and performance

Balancing and
Diagnostic Systems
The new CAB 920 is the latest development of the legendary Computer Aided Balancing (CAB) measuring systems
from Schenck. By combining the most powerful instrumentation features available with an unsurpassed level of SCHENCK RoTec GmbH
simplicity, the CAB 920 creates a new balancing standard for any application. You’ll find it easy to significantly im- Landwehrstraße 55
D-64293 Darmstadt
prove your balancing results whether performing simple balancing tasks or the most complex balancing procedures. CAB 920 – The measuring system for peak balancing performance
www.schenck-rotec.com
eMail: [email protected]
Phone: +49 (0) 6151 - 32 23 11
Simple to use – the key to more security
Fax: +49 (0) 6151 - 32 23 15

RC 1034 -1 e