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4.1.1.9Adding an Inspection 4.1.1.10 Copying and PastingAssets 4.L.2Running an Asset.. 4.1.2.1Collectingvibration readings........ 4.1.2.2F,ntengInfo Tag va|ues............. 4.1.2.3Entering Lube Point readings 4.1.2.4Running an Inspection......... 4.L.2.5Viewing previouslytaken readings.. 4.1.2.6Adding a measurement point....... 4.L.2.7 Assigning I.D. to a measurement an point......... 4.1.3RFID............ 4.1.4Printing a screen........ 4.2 PocketVibrA Lite 4.3 Set-upMenu (Configuration menu) 4.3.LSync411...................... 4.3.2FFT Display

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4.3.4Accelerometer Set-up 4.3.5Units............. 4.3.6Clean Up 4.3.7Bluetooth Settings 4.4 Routeing. .51

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5.1.1SiteStatus 5.1.1.1 Editing a Site.......... 5.1.2AssetStatus........... 5.1..2.1. Measurementpoint data display.......... 5.1.2.2nfo Tag data display.......... 5.1.2.3 Lube point display. ............58 59

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A2.2.1Installation.............. 42.2.2 Software Updates....

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42.3.0OpeningMenu.......... 42.3.1Taking a reading 42.3.2 Vibration readings........... L2,3,2.1Numbersscreen............ 42.3.2.2 Vibration Analysis........

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L2.3.2.4Time (waveform)screen.... 42.3.3File (Setup) Menu............

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42,3.3.2 Load ....................... A2.3.3.3 Export to CSV.......... ............................ 96 A2.3.3.4.1Language 42.3.3.4.2Units L2.3.3.4.3 Running Speed ............ L2.3.3.4.4 SamplingSetup...... ^2.3.3.4.5Accelerometer Setup........ ........................... 99 .....98

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(c) C-CUBEDLIMITED2001ALL RIGHTSRESERVED LICENCEAGREEMENT FOR C'CUBEDSOFTWARE Pocket VibrA Pro IMPORTANT PLEASEREAD: This licence agreementis a legal agreemenlbetweenC-CubedLimited ("C-Cubed")and you. By opening the sealed packagecontaining the soflware programs that accompanythis licence agreement ("the Software")and/or usng the Softwareyou are agreengto be bound by the terms of the licence agreement. 1 Licence 1.1 Copyright,trade marks and other intellectualproperty rights in the Softwaretogether with any frmwaresupplied with it, and any accompanyingdocumentation,whether n printed or machine readable form, belong to C-Cubed and its licensors. You shall acquire no rghts in the Software, firmware or documentationexcept as expressly provided in this licence agreement. 1.2 C-Cubedgrants you the rght to nstall and use the Sofiware in the manner set out in the documentationand on the terms set out below: 2 General Restrctons 2.1 lnstallationand Use You may load store and run one copy of the Software on one Personal Computer andior associated handheldcomputer or PDA, You must acquire an additional licence for each additional Personal Computerand/or handheldcomputer or PDA on which the Software is used or to which t is dstributed. 2.2 Copying You may make one back-upcopy of the Softwarefor internal purposes only. You may not dstribute any back-upcopy to thrd partes. Any such copy shall in all respects be subject to the terms and conditions of this licence agreement. 2.3 ReverseEngineering You may not reverseengineer,decompile,of dsassemble the Softwareexcept and only to the extent allowed by any applicablelaw, this lmtaton notwithstanding. 2.4 Sale, Rentaland Transfer You may not sell, rent or lease the whole or any part of the Software. You may not assgn or transfer your rights under this cenceagreement. 2.5 Support Technicalsupport is not provided under the terms of this licence agreement. 3 Warranty 3.1 You acknowledgethat: 3.1.1 the Softwares not a bespoke program preparedto meet your individual requirements; 3.1.2 it is not possible to produce the Software to be error-f ree; 3.'1.3 the Softwarecannot be tested in advancein every possible operating combination,applcation or environment. 3.2 Warranty 3.2.1C-Cubedwarrants that the CD-ROMdisk on which the Softwareis recordedwill be free from delects n materialand workmanshlp ln normal use for a perlod of nlnety (90)days from the date of delveryto you. lf the CD-ROMdisk is damagedor faulty C-Gubedshall replacet free of charge and this shall be your sole remedy for breach of warranty. 3.2,2 C-Cubed does not warrant that the use of the Software will meet your individual requirements or that the operationof the Software(includngwhere in machne-readable form accompanying will be uninterruptedor error-free. documentaton) 4 C-CubedLiability 4.1 Subject to the limited warranty at clause 3, the Softwareand any accompanyingdocumentatonis supplied AS lS wthout warrantiesconditions or terms express or implied statutory or otherwise. 4.2 C-Gubedshall not be liable to you for any loss or damage whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or ndirectlyin connectonwith this lcenceagreementor your use of the Software, except to the extent to which it is unlawful to exclude such liability under the applicablelaw. 4.3 Notwthstanding generalityof the precedingparagraphs,C-Cubedexpressly excludes liability the for any indirect, special, ncidentalor consequentialloss or damagewhich may arse in respectof the Softwareand any firmware supplied with it, its use or in respect of equipment or property, or for loss of profit, business,revenue,goodwill or antcipatedsavings. 4.4 In the event that any exclusion contained in this licence agreementshall be held to be invaldfor any reason and C-Cubedbecomesliable for loss or damagethat it may otherwise have been lawful to lmt,such liability shall be limtedto the price paid for the product. 5 Termination lf you breach any of the terms and condtonscontained in this licence agreement,C-Cubedmay termnatethe licence agreementwthout notce. In such event you shall destroy the Softwareand any accompanyingdocumentation. 6 Law This lcenceagreementshall be governed by and interpretedin accordancewith the laws of England and the English courts shall have exclusivejurisdiction to determineany matter relating to it.

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The basic PocketVibrA Pro system(C307-020) comprises the following components: . Rugged lP67Pocket PC o Including USB docking cradle, battery charger, software andaccessories. . CompactFlashType 2 accelerometer interface card (fitted inside Pocket andlP67connector extended cap. PC) in end . C-Cubed "smart" accelerometer 1.5 metreconnecting and cable. . PELI(1P67) Carrying Case. . Installation program CD thatinstalls: software on o PocketVibrA for running the Pocket Pro on PC. for o C-TrendrM running a PC. on As an alternatively PocketVibrAUltra (C307-015) can be "smart" whichin addition the C-Cubed supplied, to accelerometer and 1.5 metreconnecting cablealsoincludes constant a current accelerometer interfacehead and a standardBNC connector for adaptor usewithconstant current accelerometers. The PocketVibrA Ultra interface head generates +20V, ZmA a powersupplyfor powering accelerometers. constant current the Thisoption intended usewhere customer existing is for prea has installed constant current accelerometers. Multi-way switch boxes alsoavailable usewithpre-installed are for accelerometersfacilitate taking readings to the froma groupof of The sensors. PocketVibrA unitsimply Ultra connects the switch to boxviaa shortleadandeachchannel thenbe readin turn. can

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1.2Power switch Powering the PocketvibrA unit on and off is done by briefry pressing power(on/off) the button less than one second. for A one secondpress the on/off of button usedto turnthedispray is backlight or off. on A slightly longer than one secondpressof the on/offbuttonwill bringup the resetscreenwhichalso allowsothermodesto be selected such as screen cleaning alignment, or changing battery etc. N.B.f it is ever necessary resetthe PocketvibrApocket pc to (if it won't poweron for example) this can be achieved simply by holding down the on/off button for approximatelys seconds.After displayinga 5 second countdownthe Pocket PC will give an audibledouble "bleep" and reset.No data or programswill havebeenlost. Resetting Pocket is not something should the PC that needdoing very often but may be required for example, batteryhas if, the beenallowed fullydischarge to whilst program stillrunning. a was

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2.1 Setup The hardware comefully configured the PocketVibrA will with software already installed. Youwillneedto install C-Trend yourPC as described the on in previous section. 2.2 PowerSupply The PocketVibrA shouldalwayshave a suitably unit charged prior battery to use. N.B.lt is recommended the unit is charged that fully priorto first use.
2.3 Sensorconnection "smart" The supplied C-Cubed is accelerometer simplyplugged into the rugged lP67 10 way connectoron the top of the PocketVibrA unit. lf usinga constant it into current accelerometercan be plugged the top of a PocketVibrA Ultraunitusing BNCconnector the adaptor cable(C307-207). N.B.this will not work with PocketVibrA units as they do Pro not supportthe use of other accelerometers. 2.4 Sensorselection PocketVibrA suitable use withthe C-Cubed is for rangeof 'smart' or accelerometers, for use with suitable constant current if accelerometers using the constant current supply in a The PocketVibrA viathe BNCadaptor Ultra cable(C307-207). use may of anyother sensor combination cause unitto malfunction the guarantee. the andinvalidate 2.5 Service parts. In no The PocketVibrA systemcontains user serviceable please return complete to the unlikely caseof malfunction, the unit yoursupplier repair. for
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4.0 Opening Menu The opening display screenshows four icons that allow the user to select fromthe following operational modes:
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(seeSection Asset Manager 4.1)displays tree diagram the a of sites and assetsthat have been downloaded onto this particular PocketVibrA lt allows unit. assets andsitesto be edited(password protected) readings be collected and to fromthoseassets. TheSet-upmenu(seeSection allows PocketVibrA to 4.5) the unit be customised howit displays processes in and readings etc. The Routemenu(seeSection allows 4.7) readings be taken to predetermined by following "route" fromassets a in order a that haspreviously beendownloaded a PC. from PocketVibrA Lite is a simplified version PocketVibrA can of that be usedfor taking vibration readings without needto set up an the assetfirst.lts operation explained Section of thisuser is in 4.8 guide.

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chip insidethe accelerometer, checkto see if that serial and has previously number measurement beenassigned a specific to point (MP).lf so, then that MP will be "opened" readyto take readings. This featureis particularly usefulwhen using multi-way switch accelerometersthe PocketVibrA The user to boxes connect to unit. "Search" in to simplyswitches eachchannel turn and selects to takethe readings. 4.1.1Edit mode in To employPocketVibrA the modefor whichit was specifically points from intended involves setting assets up withmeasurement which readings can then be collected an operator by typically points. These"assets" following routearound measurement a the within"sites" the assetmanager and the setting on are contained is in up of thishierarchy as described thissection. In orderto configure assetsit is necessary first enterEdit the to Edit from the bottomleft of the Mode this is done by selecting the or the screen, either touching screen by pressing lefthand by softkey(-). Edit mode is passwordprotected will F.]-i-3Asset Manager and the screenshownopposite appear when Edit mode is first #dii demosite to to selected allowthe password be The password then be will entered. "remembered" the PocketVibrA until program exitedand will not need is to be typedagainuntilthe program l * | is nextused. The default passwordis the word default (in lowercase)untilthis is else by the to changed something 4.5). user(seeSection Edit mode functions can also be N.B. All the PocketVibrA carried out on a PC using G-Trend- as explainedin later sectionsof this userguide.
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4.1.1.2 Adding an Asset Adding an asset to a site is in achieved a similar manner by but holding stylus theSitename. the on This causes a dialoguebox to appearthat also allowsthe userto editor delete site. a Whenan assetis addedto a site it mustfirstbe configured follows. as

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(and The Asset lD mustbe entered henceis shownin red).Thisis how the assetwill be displayed the on assetmanager An optional screen. User Asset lD can also be entered togetherwith a description the of Location. asset's

TheAssetconfiguration nowbe continued one of two ways. in can laterin One methodis to manually edit the assetas explained 4.1.1.4. The otherway is to utilise Asset Wizardto section the automatically configure Assetas follows: the on up Clicking Next> willbring the AssetWizardscreen.

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4.1.1.4Edlting an Asset It is alsopossible editan Assetby selecting fromthe drop to Edit downmenuthat appears the AssetManager on whenthe screen stylusis held down on the Asset lD (assetname).This same procedure alsofollowed is whenever Assetis manually an created by selecting Userset up fromthe AssetWizard screen. The nextscreen following Asset the lD screenis the Sampling Setup screen(shownleft).The example shownhere is the Standardsetup for PocketVibrA Pro.

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By selecting Advanced the user has the option of changingthe ho number linesof resolution the in of trooo--__l frequency spectrum, maximum the Foo---l frequency, minimum displayed the displayedfrequency (high pass frequencycut-off)and the cut-off frequencies for the envelope demodulation filter.

The cut-off frequencies the envelopedemodulation for filter (described laterin this user guide)do not generally needto be preference more experienced alteredbut users may have a for howthese should set. be The standard setupfoi PocketVibrA Ultra looksmuchthe same Pro as that for PocketVibrA with the exception muchhigher that (up frequency resolutions selectable to 51,200 lines). are The default PocketVibrA values 12,800 Ultra linesand Fmaxof of 15 kHz (900,000 RPM)gives a defaultfrequency resolution of gives frequency 1.2 approx Hz (70RPM). Selecting lines 51,200 a resolution approx Hz (18RPM). of 0.3 It is also possible set the minimum frequency limit to displayed between Hz (600RPM)andzero.However, order 10 in anywhere read vibrationsignalsat such low frequencies to accurately must be allowed a few minutes to settle the accelerometer after being placedon the measurement spot.

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The VA band screens are then followed the Alarmlevelscreens by foreachof thefollowing: . . o ' . . ISOvalue(mm/s) (g) Bearing Noise TotalRMS(mm/s andg) peakValue (g) CrestFactor Demod

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ISO Selecting Standard$ fromthe top rightof the menubrings up the screenshot aboveleft,showing different machine the types that can be selected give the appropriate to recommended ISO alarm values. It is rarethat truly rigidfoundations encountered practice are in is and,unless machine veryfirmlybolted the for downto concrete it example, is usually bestto choose flexible mounts whensetting levels. thesealarms

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4.1.1.6 AddingMeasurement Points

Oncean assethas beencreatedit is then possible add MPs or to points (for taking measurement vibration readings), Tags (that lnfo give additionalinformation can about each of the measurements that are taken on an asset) and points. LubeandInspection Eachof thesewill be explained in thefollowing sections.
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4.1.1.8 Adding a Lubepoint A lube point is a means of monitoring the addition of lubrication an asset. to

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When a Lube point is "run" (see Type: later)it records the bearingnoise before, duringand afterlubrication Unlls: (in of andalsothe quantity lubricant userdefinedunits)that was added Thisinformation can to the bearing. to then be uploaded C-Trendand in the same way as CAPJ sJ d,1fJ s.dtr trended 'J aJ k l l - J; J Point readingsand shil tl*,[c"f t"IbJ nJmJ,J , J /J *r Measurement cruJ'JJ \ I lJ rJ*J* Infotag values.

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NewInspection

Editingof inspections achieved is simplyby holdinga styluson the question be edited by pressing to or the Enter key. This bringsup a dialogue that box asks for a question be entered to and the type of answer to be chosen.

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Answers can contain text or numerical valuesand havea status assigned them (OK,Warning to or Critical), whichcauses them to be colour codedand flagged by Cup trend whentheyarein alarm. Inspections described more are in detail in section4.2 of this user "running asset". guide, under an

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4.1.2Running Asset an
Running asset(totakereadings) an can be achievedby holdingthe styluson the asset name on the screen until dropdowndialogue the box appearsand then selecting Run Asset. Thiscan alsobe doneby using the cursor arrows to scroll to the desiredasset and selectingit via key the Enter (.1 ) on the PV unit.

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lf RFIDtags arebeing used, PocketVibrA headshould the Unit be to broughtin close proximity the RFIDtag (see photobelow), will whenit recognises tag.This which cause unitto "beep" the the "open" measurement thathasbeenassigned point willthen any to tag. the RFID

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It is possible displaya rangeof to values obtainedfrom the dfferent vibration captured data in the four windows the Readings on display. These are user-selectable from a dropdownmenus undereachof the four display windows.To access these menus, simply touch the largest the four display windows of until the display shown opposite appears. The choiceof parameters that can in be displayed each of the display is windows as follows: . . o . . o ISO(mm/s) (g) Bearing Noise (mm/s) Total(RMS) velocity (g) Total(RMS) acceleration peakacceleration (g) CrestFactor

will Clicking anyof thetabsalong top of the display bringup on the formats. the appropriate screen viewthe datain different to Selecting the VA screen for example,shows the readingsof velocity each of the 4 for vibration bands.

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Thesebandsare set up with userdefined names and frequency in ranges theconfiguration screen. The displayoppositeshows the default names and frequency rangesbasedon multiples run of (50H2 thisexample). in speed

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These are normally set up but this can be automatically that changed the userto values by enable areas of interestto be
'zoomgd'. Anotherway to "zoom"the displal is to touchthe screenand drag an windowover the area expandable This to of the display be zoomed. must be done from the top left of to thewindow be zoomed. This will then zoom the screento thesizeof thewindow. "Double will the tapping" display(two taps in quicksuccession) return display itsdefault to scale. the The final windowon the readings screen shows Demod (envelope signals after they demodulated) above havebeenhigh passfiltered 2kHz, demodulated and then low passfiltered below 600H2. is This spectrum a good indication wearas it showsany low of bearing frequency signals (e.g. bearing clicks that have been modulated such as onto higher frequencies shellresonances. bearing information howto on Moredetailed in Demod interpret datais contained 2. Appendix 4.1.2.2EnteringInfo Tag values Whilst taking vibrationreadingsit is also possibleto enter in information the form of lnfo Tags. These were additional previously the asset up section thisuserguide. of in set described

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4.1.2.3Entering LubePoint readings Selecting Lube tab (eitherby the touching tab on screen using the or the up and downcursorarrows) will bring up a screenlike that shown right. Take Readingwill bring Selecting up a screenshowing Pre-Lube the bearingnoise (BDU) at the Lube pointprior lubrication. to

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Selecting Next (eitherby touching pressing righthand the screen, the (-) or Enter) "freeze" softkey will the Pre-Lube (BDU) reading and advance displaythe Post-Lube to value. Selecting Next once more will allow the user to enter the quantity lubricant of added.

The amountof lubricant added is Nme in specified the user definedunits when the Lube Ifi that were selected --t. point wasoriginally up. set 5

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4.1.2.4Runningan lnspection Running inspection achieved an is smply touching bluebox in by the the centre of the screen (or by pressing Enter the key). lndividual lnspections selected are in the same way as different vibration MPsor LubePoints. the In example shown here there are three inspections. first one is The "Motor called Check".

Running inspection the brings an up initial screen thatgives userthe the option indicate whether Motor to the "OK"in which is casethe inspection will terminate, "NOTOK",which or will bringup a list of checks be to made.

Eachquestion can be answered by touchingit on the screen (or by scrollingand pressingthe Enter key). This will cause a different dialogueto open dependingon what type of questionis being answered.

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previouslytakenreadings Viewing 4.1.2.5

can Oncetaken,readings be viewed again simply by selectingView Reading which re-opens the Asset Motor#Z ID; readings screensfor the selected Locetion: point as described measurement Fl'll'l Motor Hnn Dry Hori above. The View Readingbuttonis only points availablefor measurement that have alreadybeen read and hence have their MP number (white blue) in on displayed inverse as shown in the examplescreen shotto the right.

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point 4.1.2.6 Adding a measurement t is also possible to add a point to an asset measurement whilst readings. taking This is achieved selecting by the Add MP button on the display which pops-upa screenthat asks (name)of the for the description point to be measurement new entered. point Thisnewmeasurement willbe addedto the asseton C-Trendat the nextsynchronisation.

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Assigning Measurement a Pointto an accelerometer done in a is Detected... similarmannerto RFID/Barcodes, C3 Acceleronleter onlythistimethe software searches for a connected C-Cubed'smart' accelerometer reads its serial and (Serial number, Number: 284306 is Assigrrtol in shown the example theright). on A,sset ID: Onceassigned an accelerometer to serial number, MPs can be "opened" for data collection by selecting Search from any of the menuswhereit is displayed the i-at bottom right the menubar. of
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This is achieved simplyby tapping Searchon the menuat the bottom the screen by selecting withthe softkey(-).Thiswill of or it case PocketVibrA open up the measurement to pointpreviously assigned the connected to accelerometer ready takea reading. to un-assigning RFID an tag/barcode accelerometer number or serial is achieved simplyby openingthe appropriate and then MP selecting Unassign fromtheassignment pop-up menu. 4.1.3RF|D TheRFIDoption PocketVibrAa on is powerful means of automatically identifying points. measurement Simplyby holding the PocketVibrA unit next to the RFID tag the measurement pont will be recognised "run". and In addition is possible savedata it to to an RFIDtag andthiscan laterbe viewed and compared against subsequent readings.

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4.2 PocketVibrA Lite The Meterlconon the Mainmenu PocketVibrA opens up of PocketVibrA Lite,whichfunctions in as explained the PocketVibrA Lite user guide contained in Appendix of thisguide. 2 Lite WhenPocketVibrA is run from Pro or Ultra within PocketVibrA however,t containsa couple of extrafeatures. The main one to note is that the ISO value is now colour coded depending on the ISO alarm chosen. settings
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4.3 Set-up Menu(Configuration menu)

The set-upicon (shown a spanner as and a gearwheelon the mainmenu)switches a screen to that contains seriesof icons a that allowsthe selection and set up of variousconfiguration parameters. These as follows: are

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SyncAll (green icon) circle FFTset-up menu Config Menu(gears icon) Accelerometer set-up (tape measure Units icon) Bluetooth Menu Delete data(recycle bin)

There is also a back arrow icon (bottomleft) to returnto the main menuscreen.

4.3.1SyncAII By selecting Synchronisation (green the icon it circle) is possible to forcere-synchronisation the dataheldon a PocketVibrA of all unit backto the C-Trend database a PC by forcing 'Sync All'. on a Effectively, the next synchronisation C-Trend, on with Sync All uploadsany data that is contained the PocketVibrA in unit, including thathas already any beensynchronised a PC on a with previous occasion.

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Band 1 Band2 Band3 Band4

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VA band descriptions: theseare givento the 4 vibration the names frequency analysis bandsthat are displayed on PocketVibrA.The names can be user definedwith terms such as instability, unbalance, misalignment and (whichare the default looseness, descriptors).

4.3.3Config Menu Selecting the Config Menu (gear wheels icon) allows the user to choosefrom a menu screenwith functions: thefollowing Language(worldicon):userscan choose the unit's operating language from a drop down menu thatshows available the choices.

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The list of available languages is continuously being updated and usersshouldcontact C-Cubed a if is desiredlanguage not shownon the list.

Password edit (keys icon): allows userto seta newpassword. the password default(allpasswords casesensitive). Thedefault is are Auto Start (chequered bannericon):this featureenablesthe automatic start up of PocketVibrA whenthe PocketPC is turned on. lt defaults ON but can be set to OFF (signified a red to by diagonal cross through icon) the userif preferred. the by

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4.3.5Units Tapping on the Units (tape measure)icon allows the x-axis units for frequencyplots to be changed.These can be set to Hertz(Hz),Gycles in display either per Minute(CPM)or Revolutions per Minute (RPM). for units velocity Similarly y-axis the can be selected be in mm/s or to inch/sandthe number displayed of decimal points for on-screen (up readings be selected to a can maximum 5 d.p.s). of

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4.3.6 Clean Up GleanUp - the cleanup iconon the Set-up menu is the recycle bin symboltowards the bottomrightof Thisbutton be used can the screen. to delete datathathaspreviously all been synchronisedand hence Thisis done to transferred C-Trend. to free up memory on the PocketVibrA unit.

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4.4 Routeing Selecting "Route iconfrom the 66" menu themain opens theRoute -ttr RouteManager up whichallows userto Manager, the Sl cs Testsite pre-determined routes that run l*@ Weekly Route have been upusing C-Trend. set

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Selecting a route (either by or to touching screen navigating the key)opens it via cursor and Enter it menu allows that up a drop down to be run, continued deleted. or in This is shown the screen shot opposite.

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Whena routeis run,the screenis slightly different whenan assetis to run. The difference beingthat the MPs thereis no distinction between ahd lnfo Tags and they all appear on the menu bar at the bottomof the screen. tn all other aspectsthe mode of operation a routeis the sameas for whenrunning asset. an

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Thefollowing sections thisuserguidedescribe operation G-TrendrM, of the of the PC based trending software comes that withPocketVibrA. Whilst user the guidedescribes detailed the operation C-Trend, is bestreadafterviewing of it the previouslydescribed short training videos accessiblevia the pocketvibra.com www. website. 5.1 Screenlayout and data display The opening screen C-Trend shownbelow. is The assetmanager of window, showing currently the installed sites,is visibleon the left handside.In the example belowthereis a site with the name"C-Cubed", containing assets Grinder andGrinder #A #8.
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5.1.1.1 Editinga Site Rightclicking mouseon a site nameopensa drop downwindowthat the allows userto editsitesexactly desclibed the previous the as in section the on PocketVibrA software.
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point data display Measurement 5.1.2."1

Clicking an individual on measurement willbringup a trendplotfor that point point. measurement lf the measurement is a vibration point measurement, the top halfof the screen showthe trendof the average RMS)valuefor will (or (depending which plothasbeenselected eachreading on fromthe menu tab at the top of the screen). The bottomhalf of the screenwill show the plot for the currently frequency selected reading (identified the green by plot). marker thetrend in Readings takenon otherdates/times be displayed frequency can (FFT) as plotsin the lower window simply clicking the markers the trendplot by on in withthe mouse. Thiswillcause trendplotmarker thatmeasurement the for to froma bluediamond a greencircle change to and the appropriate plot FFT willappear the bottom of the screen. in half Positioning cursor the overa reading the trendplotswill causea boxto on appear that contains exactvalueof the measurement, dateand time the the was taken,and the serialnumber the accelerometer was the reading of that used(theserial number applies using C-Cubed only if a smart accelerometer). N.B.the valuesthat are purelycalculated fromthe vibration waveform data (Bearing Noise andCrestFactor) not havean associated plot. do FFT

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Alarm levels(if set) are shownon the graphsas red, yellowand green backgrounds. In the caseof infotagsthataretextinputonly,clicking the nameof the info on tag brings a tableof textstrings up that havebeenentered together withthe datesandtimeson which (as theywereentered shown below).
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5.1.2.4lnspectiondisplay pointopensup a window Clicking an inspection on that showsthe history of, inspections carried andtheirstatus. out Doubleclicking on an individual inspection open a window will that shows (andstatus) givento inspection the answers the status that individual of and (see in eachof thequestions the inspection below).
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5.1.4Alarm levels Clicking the C-Trend on Helpmenuallows userto viewa charlbasedon the the lSo alarmlevelsfor different sizesof machine. This is helpful when whatalarmlevels select deciding to whensetting an asset. up As a "ruleof thumb"it is alwaysbest to assume that unlesssomething is bolted downto concrete, whichcaseit maybe considered rigid, willfall in as it intothe category flexible of foundations. The rest of the table is fairlyself exptanatory furtherguidance but can be fromthe pocketvibra.com "application obtained website notes" section.

Unfortunately thereare no hard and fast standards bearing for noisealarm levels theydo depend the sizeof the machine its running as on and speed, as well as the type of bearing. again,a good rule of thumbis to use the But in defaultsettings C-Trend/PocketVibrA BDU for a Warning of 50 and 100 BDU for a Critical level.lt may helpto thinkof the bearing noisein BDU (bearing percentage damage units) a veryrough as figure bearing for wear.

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Thisresults thedisplay in shown below:

In this example trendline predicting if it continues its present is the at that, rate value underlying of trend, measured r:each alarm level the after would the frorn further months tlredateof thelastreading. a two It is entirely to theuser's up experlence intefpretationtheshape the and of of (linear, which typeof tfe,ndline trendto determine exactly should selected be polynomial etc). Clearlythe exact choicecould significantly affect the predicted to any particular point.Forthis reason time should be trendlines guidance it qhguld for rougih neverbe assumed the data usedonly and that pa*tern. willin factfollow predicted the

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5.2.3 Waterfall diagrams A useful means determining of exactly howa measurement reading point is changing by viewing on a pseudo diagram is it 3-D called waierfall a plot. Thistechnique enables trendof the individual the frequency components a in frequency spectrum be seenat a glance. example to The shownin the screen shot belowillustrates increasing levelsof vibration a measurement on point starting from the oldestreading the back)to the newestreading ttre (at 1ai front).

Plotscan be addedor removed fromthe waterfall diagram holding by down the control and drawing box on the trendplot aioundtrepoint be key a to added/removed. consequently featuretoggles displayof pointson this the and off. Trend pointsdisplayed the waterfall on diagramare shown as coloured dotson the trendplot(withthe colours the dbtscorresponding of to the colours the waterfall on plot)andtrendpointsnot currently displayedre shown bluediamond as shapes. N.B. The waterfall diagramitself can be zoomedusing a mousedrawn window previously as described.canalsobe rotated i dimensions lt in using the PC keyboard arrow keyswhilethe "control" is beingpressed. key

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5.4 SystemSet-up The Set-upfacility accessed clicking the menuat the top rightof the is by on C-Trend screen. "u'
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Thisdropdownmenu enables user do anyof thefollowing: the to . . . . . . . (Hz,RPMor CPM,mm/s inch/s) Change units or plots (or both) for Choosewhetherto displaytrend or frequency points measurement (FFT) plots line for Choose or bargraphs thefrequency andturnIntelliFFTon or off Giveuserdefined names anyof thefourVA frequency to bands parameters be displayed the assetstatus(alarm) which will in Choose tables Editthe listof predefined Inspection templates Turn on (or off) the emailing alarminformation of afteran uploadof PocketVibrA readings

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5.5 Help menu The helpmenu(seescreen givesaccess information shotbelow) to about the current version number C-Trend, of contact information C-Cubed for Limited, packs,activation additional language short cut keys, installed of software modules(as explained later)and allowsa copy of this user guideto be opened screen. on
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5.7 Automaticreport generation generate C-Trend alsohasthe ability automatically to reports a siteby site on Thisis achieved clicking the siteandselecting CreateReport by basis. on the function fromthedropdownmenu. The reportis produced a WORDTM as document that can be editedwith if and then printed savedas a DOCfile.The reportis comments desired or generated the ReportWizardthatallows userto specify by the whichassets to be reported and what statustables,trendsand FFT plots are on are for required the chosen assets.
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The firstscreenof the reportwizard whether allowsthe userto specify the reportwill containonly items that are in alarm (Warnings Critical) or by Report, to manually whatthe report content selecting Exception an or specify will be. Otherscreens allowthe selection whatis to be reported and will of on wizard whatperiod allows userto specify of the finalscreen the report of the cover. timethe report should in N.B. The assetstatustablesincluded the reportwill containthe same information the status in by as tables displayed C-Trend and as selected the userin theassetstatus set-up. Tip: The ReportWizardshould be usedthoughtfullyif reasonable length reports are to be produced.The temptationto simply tick everything should be resisted as this will generatereports of excessivelength when largenumbersof assetsare included.

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5.8 Language selection Clicking Language the top menu bar causesa drop down menuto on on appear allows choice different that a of languages be made. to
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The listof available languages continuously is beingexpanded. Please contact C-Cubed arrange receive language if a particular to to a file language notdisplayed thedropdownmenu. desired is in

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6.1 Local/Remotedatabases is feature(if activated) a very powerful database The C-Trendlocal/remote to the usedby C-Trend be assetdata.lt allows database means organising of (e.9.located a laptopPC)and a remote on localversion between a switched (e.9.located a fileserver PC). on database (imported exported) and can be and Data(assets readings) veryeasily moved flexibility. of a allowing highdegree operational the between twodatabases for the wide network storing asset include use of a company Examples the for for assets datacollecting usersto access the data,offering ability different purposes. andanalysis including the internet. over Thisaccess be fromanywhere can the Once activated, drop down Connectionmenu allowsthe creationof below). between them(asshown remote and databases switching

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generated Thefollowing example report been has using report the (Grinder#1 Grinder#2). wizard and by selecting assets two and Thereport wizard beenasked include has to Total Status tables, (g) vibration anduser defined forthetwoassets. tags

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PocketVibrA is a simpleto use single channelvibration Lite monitoring analysis and tool basedaroundan extremely rugged (1P67) Pocket PC. The system allows easy display of vibrationsignals, and performs vibrationanalysis functionsto help automatically diagnose faults suchas unbalance, misalignment, looseness etc. The system is designedto enable a user to take vibration measurements from assets (e.g. pumps, motors, fans and The unit displaysvibration plots and time bearings). frequency waveforms vibration allowing severity and bearing condition be to monitored. The basic PocketVibrA Lite system comprisesthe following components: . Rugged lP67Pocket (TDSNomad) PC o Battery power (mains charger supply unit) . CompactFlash accelerometer interface card (fittedinside Pocket PC)and lP67connector extended cap. in end . C-Cubed "smart" accelerometer 1.5 metreconnecting and cable. . PELI(P67) Carrying Case. . Installation program CD thatinstalls software on PocketVibrA Litefor running the Pocket on PC.

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42.2.1lnstallation PocketVibrA comes Lite pre-installed the unit. withits software on However, it is evernecessary re-install software if (during to the a software for procedure upgrade example) following the should be followed. Firstmakesureyouhavethe latest version the program "Active of Sync" available yourdesktop laptop Active on or PC. Synccanbe free downloaded of charge fromthe Microsoft website:
http:i/www.microsoft.comiwindowsmobileien-usihelp/synchronize/activesync-download.mspx

Connect PocketVibrA unitto the laptop desktop with the Lite or PC ThiswillcauseActive a USBcable. Syncto automatically and run "connect" PocketVibrA withthe PC. the Lite Now you can run the PocketVibrA install program (e.9.from Lite the CD supplied) the laptop desktop on or PC. The PocketVibrA Lite programwill then be installed the to PocketVibrA unitfromthe PC and can then be foundon the Lite Programs menu the PocketVibrA of Lite. N.B. PocketVibrA can be configured auto-start Lite whenever to PC the Pocket is turned Auto-start be turned or off by on. can on holdingdown the UP arrow cursor,key and simultaneously pressing Enter 1<J. the key A2.2.2Software Updates product C-Cubed operates policy continuous a of improvement and releases software free updates its products for fromtimeto time.lf you are updating systemthat has had a previously a installed program version PocketVibrA the installation of Lite, mustfirstof all uninstallthe existing software beforethe new versioncan be prompted you installed. will be You whether wishto do thiswhen "yes". installing updates youshould and answer

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42.3.1 Takinga reading Takinga readingcan be achieved either touching by TakeRdg on the menubar on the screen, pressing the right hand softkey (-) or by pressing Enter 1a-t the key . As long as an accelerometer is connected readingwill then be a processthat lasts a few taken, a seconds.
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This particular vibration waveform was taken from a brandnew benchgrinder with goodbearings showsa waveform and with a periodof 0.02 seconds, whichis due to run speedvibration at 50Hz (3,000RPM).There is very littlehigh frequency bearing noise visible thewaveform. on
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42.3.2.2Vibration Analysis Moving across tabsat the top of the the screen from Numbers to VA (vibrationanalysis)brings up a display similar thatshownon the to left, which showsthe readings of vibration velocity brokendown into eachof 4 bands. Movingbetweenthe displaytabs canbe achieved using cursor by the arrowsor simplyby touching the desired tab.

Thedisplay shown above shows names the andfrequency ranges of the bandsthat are all basedon multiples the specified of Running Speed(50H2 thiscase). in N.B. in order to performa vibrationanalysisit is important that the running speed of the machineis enteredcorrectty. This is done in "Setup" as describedin Section3.3 of this guide. The frequency rangesof^thebandsare basedon the following multiples running of speed2: lnstability: (600RPM) to 0.75 1OHz up times running speed Unbalance: to 1.5tmes 0.75 running speed Alignment: to 2.5times 1.5 running speed Looseness: to 3.5timesrunning 2.5 speed The following descriptions thesefrequency of bandsshow why particular theyarebased these on frequencies.
' Multiplesof running speed oftenreferredto as"orders" are

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42.3.2.3 (frequencyplot) screen FFT

Movingacrossto the FFT3screen plot of tab bringsup a frequency the vibration reading. Bothvibration (in velocity mm/s)and acceleration (ing) canbe displayed. Switching between the two is achieved by touching the appropriate units displayed the on menu at the bottom left of the display, by pressing lefthand or the softkey (-).

It is alsopossible zoom intothe to FFT display. This is done by touching screen the anddragging a zoom box from the top left to the bottomrighthandcorneras shown in the example display the left. on

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42.3.3 File(Set up) Menu The File(or Setup) menuis entered fromthe mainmenuscreen File on the menubar on the screen, pressing eitherby touching (-) the righthandsoftkey as previously in explained Section 3.0 Theoptions available under menuinclude: this . Load loads thevalues in froma previously reading saved . Save- savea reading the PocketVibrA memory into Lite . Exportto CSV - save a readingas an Excelcompatible (comma separated variable) datafile . Setup customisation configuration and menus 42.3.3.1Save this Selecting menuoption causes a dialogue to openthatallows box the reading userto savethe current into filename. a filewiththedisplayed Thedefault filename the dateand is time the readingwas saved.The filename can be editedhowever to prefers. anything the user else 42.3.3.2Load

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Loading a previously saved readings file is achieved by selecting Load fromthe Filemenu. This opensa dialogue likethat box shownin the example screenshot left,fromwhichthe usercan select the previously readings file. saved The reading then be examined can in the sameway as whenit wasfirst taken via the Numbers, VA, FFT andTimedisplay tabs.

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42.3.3.4.1 Language PocketVibrA can be run in a Lit varietyof differentlanguages that are selected from the pop-up language menu shown in the example screen shotright. lf you require particular language a please get in that is not shown touchwith C-Cubed, it may be as that we can arrange for you to receivean updatecontaining that particular language.

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42.3.3.4.5 Accelerometer Setup

Selecting Accelerometer Setup from the setup menu causesthe PocketVibrA Lite to read out the contentsof the memorychip in attached accelerometer. This is then used to displaythe serial number and sensitivity (in mV/g) of the connected C-Cubed accelerometer.

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