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Vibration Tester

Getting Started

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Your Fluke Vibration Tester is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for three years

from the date of shipment to you. The same warranty applies to the Tachometer and the Sensor but for one year from the date of shipment.

Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a

Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has been misused,

altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software will

operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non-defective

media. Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption.

Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to

extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke. Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke

authorized sales outlet or Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of

repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country.

Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective

product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.

To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the

product to that service center, with a description of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke assumes no risk

for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB Destination). If Fluke

determines that failure was caused by neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration, accident, or abnormal condition of operation or handling,

including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the product’s specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components,

Fluke will provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following repair, the product will be

returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping

Point).

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LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.

Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held

invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability

of any other provision.

Fluke Corporation

P.O. Box 9090

Everett, WA 98206-9090

U.S.A.

Fluke Europe B.V.

P.O. Box 1186

5602 BD Eindhoven

The Netherlands

 
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Table of Contents 
 Title  Page 
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1 
How to Contact Fluke .....................................................................................................  1 
Features ......................................................................................................................... 2 
Safety ............................................................................................................................. 2 
Rotating Equipment ................................................................................................... 3 
Tachometer ............................................................................................................... 3 
Heat Sink................................................................................................................... 3 
Symbols ......................................................................................................................... 4 
Unpack and Inspect........................................................................................................ 4 
Storage........................................................................................................................... 6 
Battery............................................................................................................................ 6 
Accessories.................................................................................................................... 8 
Navigation and User Interface........................................................................................  8 
How to Use the Dial...................................................................................................  9 
How to Use the Function Softkeys.............................................................................  9 

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Accessory Connectors...................................................................................................  10 
Start the Tester..............................................................................................................   11 
Sensor Setup.................................................................................................................  12 
Compatible Sensors..................................................................................................  12 
How to Connect the Fluke Sensor ............................................................................  12 
Sensor Care and Handling........................................................................................  13 
Tachometer Setup .........................................................................................................  13 
How to Measure RPM with the Tachometer .............................................................  14 
Laser Safety Precautions..........................................................................................  15 
How to Access Help.......................................................................................................  15 
Instrument Setup ...........................................................................................................  16 
Self Test....................................................................................................................   16 
Settings.....................................................................................................................  17 
Clear Memory ...........................................................................................................  19 
Viewer Software.............................................................................................................  19 
System Requirements...............................................................................................  20 
PC Connections ........................................................................................................  20 
 
 
 

 
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List of Tables 
Table Title  Page 
Symbols................................................................................................................................. 4 
Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 8 
Front Panel............................................................................................................................ 9 
Navigation Softkey Functions ................................................................................................ 10 
Accessory Connectors .......................................................................................................... 11 
Tester Settings ...................................................................................................................... 18 
 List of Figures 
Figure Title  Page 
Items Included with the Tester............................................................................................... 5 
  How to Charge the Battery .................................................................................................... 7 
Front Panel............................................................................................................................ 8 
Accessory Connectors .......................................................................................................... 10 
Sensor Setup and Connection............................................................................................... 13 
Tachometer Setup and Connection....................................................................................... 14 
Tester to PC Connections ..................................................................................................... 21 
 

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Getting Started

Introduction

The Fluke 810 Vibration Tester with diagnostic

technology (the Tester) helps you quickly identify and

prioritize mechanical problems. With the Tester, you can

make decisions about mechanical maintenance and use it

as a supplement to your own judgment based on machine

knowledge. The expertise of a trained vibration analyst is

in your hands.

The Fluke 810 uses a simple step-by-step process to

report on machine faults the first time measurements are

taken without prior measurement history. The diagnostic

technology analyzes your machinery and provides text-

based diagnoses, severity levels and possible repair

recommendations. Faults are identified by comparing

vibration data gathered by the Fluke 810 to an extensive

set of rules gathered over years of field experience.

Primarily used for troubleshooting problem equipment,

the Tester can also be used to survey equipment before

or after planned maintenance. The combination of

diagnoses, severity and possible repair recommendations

help you make more informed maintenance decisions and

address critical problems first.

XW Warning

Read “Safety Information” before using this

Tester.

How to Contact Fluke

To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone

numbers:

• Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-

443-5853)

• Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-

993-5853)

• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)

• Europe: +31 402-675-200

• Japan: +81-3-3434-0181

• Singapore: +65-738-5655

• Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500

Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.

To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com.

To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement,

visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.

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Features

• On-board diagnosis and location of the four most

common standard mechanical faults: bearings,

looseness, misalignment, unbalance and other (non-

standard faults)

• Fault severity scale with four severity levels: Slight,

Moderate, Serious, and Extreme

• Prioritized repair recommendations

• Diagnostic details include cited peaks and vibration

spectra

• Context Sensitive Help

• 2 GB expandable on-board memory

• Data export (via USB connection) for more detailed

analysis

• Self-test

• Laser tachometer for accurate machine running speed

• 100 mV/g TEDS triaxial accelerometer

• Data storage and tracking with included Viewer

Software

• Color LCD display

• Languages: English, French, German, Italian,

Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese

Safety

The Tester complies with:

) P ;

In this manual, a Warning identifies hazardous conditions

and actions that could cause bodily harm or death. A

Caution identifies conditions and actions that could

damage the Tester, the equipment under test, or cause

permanent loss of data.

W Warning

To avoid personal injury, follow these

guidelines for the Tester:

• Use only as specified in this manual or

the protection provided by the Tester

might be impaired.

• Do not use if damaged. Before you use

the Tester, inspect the case. Look for

cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular

attention to the insulation surrounding

the connectors.

• Make sure the battery is securely in

place before operation.

• Do not operate around explosive gas,

vapor, or dust.

• Use proper protective equipment, as

required by local or national authorities,

when working in hazardous areas.

Vibration Tester

Safety

• Comply with local and national safety

requirements when working in

hazardous locations.

Rotating Equipment

W Warning

To avoid personal injury:

• Use caution around rotating equipment.

• Keep cords and straps contained.

Tachometer

*W Warning

To avoid personal injury or damage to the

Tachometer:

• Do not point laser beam directly at eyes.

• Do not operate around explosive gas,

vapor or dust.

• Do not open. The Tachometer does not

contain any user-serviceable parts.

• When not in use, always place in

protective cover.

Heat Sink

: W Caution

• The heat sink may feel warm to the

touch, this is normal.

• To avoid overheating, do not cover the

heat sink while the Tester is on.

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Symbols

Table 1 lists and describes the symbols used on the

Tester and in this manual.

Table 1. Symbols

Symbol Description

W Important Information; refer to manual

 Battery condition

This product contains a Lithium-ion battery. Do

not mix with the solid waste stream. Spent

batteries should be disposed of by a qualified

recycler or hazardous materials handler per

local regulations. Contact your authorized

Fluke Service Center for recycling information.

) Conforms to relevant Canadian and US

standards

; Conforms to relevant Australian standards

P Conforms to European Union directives

* Warning. Class 2 Laser Product. Laser

radiation. Do not stare into beam.

~ Do not dispose of this product as unsorted

municipal waste. Go to Fluke’s website for

recycling information.

Unpack and Inspect

Carefully unpack and inspect all the items in Figure 1.

The items that follow are included in your purchase of the

Tester:

A Fluke 810 Vibration Tester

B Storage Case

C Smart Battery Pack

D Smart Battery Pack Cable and Adapters

E Shoulder Strap

F Tachometer and Pouch

G Sensor

H Sensor Magnet Mount

I Sensor Quick Disconnect Cable

J Sensor Mounting Pads (10-pack)

K Adhesive

L Mini USB to USB Cable

M Getting Started Guide

N Quick Reference Guide

O User Documentation / Viewer Software CD-ROM

P Training DVD

Vibration Tester

Unpack and Inspect

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

SAVE

MEMORY

INFO

INSTRUMENT

SETUP

MEASURE

DIAGNOSE

ENTER

15 16

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Figure 1. Items Included with the Tester

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Storage

When not in use, keep the Tester in the protective

storage case. The case has sufficient space for the

Tester and all accessories.

Battery

The Tester operates on an internal rechargeable

Lithium-ion battery. After you unpack and inspect the

Tester, fully charge the battery before the first use.

Afterwards, charge the battery when the battery icon on

the screen indicates that power is low. To charge the

battery with the battery in place on the Tester:

1. Connect the ac adapter to the ac input socket on the

Tester.

2. Connect the adapter to a power source.

Or, to charge the battery outside the Tester:

1. Remove the battery from the Tester, see Figure 2.

2. Connect the ac adapter to the ac input socket of the

battery.

3. Connect the adapter to a power source.

Note

Three hours are necessary for a full battery

charge.

The color of the battery status LED shows:

Red - battery is connected to the power source.

Green - battery is connected to the power source and is

fully charged.

W Caution

To avoid Tester damage:

• Use only the ac adapter that is included with

the Tester.

• Make sure that the external power

source is correctly rated for the Tester.

• Do not leave batteries unused for

extended periods of time, either in the

product or in storage.

• When a battery has not been used for six

months, check the charge status and

charge or dispose of the battery as

appropriate.

Vibration Tester

Battery

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Figure 2. How to Charge the Battery

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Accessories

Table 2 lists the accessories that are available and sold

separately for the Tester.

Table 2. Accessories

Model Description Part Number

810T Tachometer 3530819

810S Sensor 3530828

810QDC Quick Disconnect

Cable 3530837

SBP810 Smart Battery Pack 3530843

810SMM Sensor Magnet

Mount 3530862

Navigation and User Interface

Figure 3 shows the front panel of the Vibration Tester.

Table 3 lists the front-panel controls and their functions.

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

SAVE

MEMORY

INFO

INSTRUMENT

SETUP

MEASURE

DIAGNOSE

SAVE

MEMORY

INFO

INSTRUMENT

SETUP

MEASURE

DIAGNOSE

ENTER

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Figure 3. Front Panel

Vibration Tester

Navigation and User Interface

Table 3. Front Panel

Item Control Description

A  Turns the Tester on or off.

B 

Shows the Machine Setup options:

Set up new Machine, Copy Machine

Setup, Change a Machine Setup

C 

Shows the Machine Setups

available for measurement. After the

selection of a Machine Setup,

continue with the measurement

screens.

D 

Shows the completed Machine

Setups with measurements that are

available for diagnosis. After a

measurement, push to see the

diagnosis screen.

E  Saves the parameters for the Tester

settings and Machine Setups.

F  Shows the Machine Setups and

diagnoses in Tester memory.

G 

From the Startup screen, shows the

Help menu. For other screens,

shows Help for the current screen.

H  Shows the Self Test, Settings, and

Clear Memory functions.

I Dial

Turn the Dial to move the cursor

highlight on the screen. Push the

center of the Dial (Enter) to make

the selection.

J Softkeys

Softkeys  through 

make the selections that show on

the screen above each softkey.

How to Use the Dial

The Dial has multiple functions. Turn the Dial clockwise or

counterclockwise to move the cursor or highlight. Push

the Dial to make a selection.

How to Use the Function Softkeys

Along the bottom of the display, a row of labels shows the

available functions. Push a softkey,  through

, below the display label to start that function.

Table 4 lists the navigation softkeys and their function.

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Table 4. Navigation Softkey Functions

Softkey Function

/ Next Page View the previous/next screen.

ENTER

Select the highlighted function. Or,

push the Dial to select the same

function.

Back Go to the previous field or screen.

Move Cursor Move the cursor one space to the left.

Delete

Character Delete an entry with the keyboard.

Exit Exit from current display.

Save Save settings in current display.

Done Save keyboard entries.

Also, you can use the front-panel buttons, along the right

side of the Tester, to go directly to a top-level menu.

Note

When the beeper is on, a short beep sounds for

a valid button push. A long beep sounds for an

invalid button push.

Accessory Connectors

Figure 4 shows the connector panel of the Tester. Table 5

is a list of descriptions for each connector on the Tester.

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Figure 4. Accessory Connectors

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Table 5. Accessory Connectors

Item Connector Description

A Tachometer Connects the Tachometer

B USB Connects the Tester to the PC

using a USB cable

C Sensor Optional connector for single

axis Sensor

D Sensor Connects the triaxial Sensor

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Note

• Before using the Tester for the first time,

charge the battery for at least three hours.

For charging procedure, see “Battery.”

• Before using the Tester, make sure that

there is sufficient battery charge and free

memory.

Push  to turn on the Tester. At power up, the Tester

displays the remaining memory and the battery status.

The battery status icon  and the set date and time

appear at the top of the display.

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Note

The first time you turn the Tester on, it displays

the Settings screen. It is important to enter the

correct information into the setup fields before

you start a test, especially the power line

frequency. For more information, see

“Instrument Setup” section.

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Sensor Setup

The Tester includes a triaxial Sensor with TEDS

technology (Transducer Electronic Data Sheets). With

this technology, your Tester can identify and

automatically configure the Sensor. This technology

provides:

• Improved results from detailed calibration information

• Reduced configuration time without manual data

entry

• Better Sensor tracking with data sheets stored

electronically

Compatible Sensors

It is highly recommended to use a triaxial Sensor with the

Tester. Using a Sensor other than a Fluke triaxial Sensor

will result in misleading diagnoses. The Tester is

compatible with single axis Sensors.

W Caution

Non-Fluke triaxial Sensors are not

compatible with the Tester.

How to Connect the Fluke Sensor

To connect and set up a triaxial Sensor:

1. Attach the cable to the Sensor and tighten the

threaded cable sleeve. See Figure 5.

2. Connect the cable to the Tester and tighten the

threaded cable sleeve.

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Tachometer Setup

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Figure 5. Sensor Setup and Connection

Sensor Care and Handling

W Caution

• To prevent damage to the piezoelectric

element inside the Sensor, do not drop.

A faulty Sensor significantly affects the

diagnostic quality.

• Do not pull or force the cable while

attaching or removing the Sensor.

• Allow the Sensor 10 seconds to warm-up

before data collection.

• Make sure that all cables are free from

any rotating parts of the machine.

• Always place the Sensor in the softcase

pouch when not in use.

Tachometer Setup

During the Machine Setup procedure, you have to enter

the speed/RPM (revolutions/minute) of the rotating

machine under test. If the RPM is unknown, you can use

the non-contact type laser Tachometer to measure the

RPM.

Note

Fluke recommends the use of a Tachometer for

variable-frequency drives (VFD) to determine the

running speed under varying load conditions.

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How to Measure RPM with the Tachometer

To make a Tachometer measurement:

1. Attach the Tachometer to the 6-pin DIN connector on

the Tester. See Figure 6.

2. Stop the rotating machine.

3. Attach a piece of reflective tape onto the shaft or

other rotating part of the machine.

4. Restart the machine and wait until it reaches its

normal operating conditions.

5. Aim the laser beam towards the attached reflective

tape.

6. Hold the Tachometer firmly and steady.

7. When the RPM entry screen appears on the display,

the power button on the Tachometer lights to indicate

that the Tester is ready for RPM measurement.

8. Push and hold the trigger button of the Tachometer

to start measuring.

9. Hold the trigger button until the RPM value settles

and displays on the Tester.

10. Release the power button to stop measurement.

11. Wait for the short beep that verifies the RPM value

has been acquired.

The Tester automatically turns off the Tachometer.

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Figure 6. Tachometer Setup and Connection

Vibration Tester

How to Access Help

Laser Safety Precautions

*W Warning

• The Tachometer contains a Class 2 laser

pointer.

• To avoid eye damage, do not point laser

directly at eye or indirectly off reflective

surfaces.

• Use, other than those specified here,

may result in hazardous laser radiation

exposure.

• Do not use Tachometer in a manner not

specified in this document or the

protection provided by the equipment

may be impaired.

• Do not aim the laser beam at people or

animals.

W Caution

• Keep the Tachometer out of the reach of

children.

• Do not open the Tachometer. The

Tachometer has no user serviceable

parts.

• When not in use, always place the

Tachometer in its protective cover.

How to Access Help

The Tester has context sensitive Help. With the Help

feature you can quickly find additional information while

you set up the Tester and make measurements. The Help

content that shows depends on the current task selection.

Push  at anytime to view specific Help for the

current task. The Help for the Tester includes pages for

frequently asked questions (FAQ), a glossary, and

troubleshooting.

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Instrument Setup

Push  or the Instrument Setup softkey to display

the Self test, Settings, and Clear memory options.

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Use the Dial to highlight an option. Push the Dial or Enter

(F3) softkey to select that option.

Self Test

The Self test option tests the internal modules of the

Tester. When you select the Self test option, the Tester

runs a test module and then displays the self test results

as pass or fail.

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Push the Done softkey to go back to Instrument Setup.

Note

If the self-test fails, contact Fluke Service.

Vibration Tester

Instrument Setup

Settings

To edit the Tester settings in Table 6, select the Settings

option. Three pages of settings are available.

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Note

Before you take a measurement, make sure the

power line frequency is set correctly.

Push the Next Page softkey to move down the screen

and edit the additional settings for the beeper, backlight,

power save, time waveform capture, and measurement

units.

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Push the Next Page softkey to move down the screen

and edit the additional settings. The last screen also

displays the Tester’s serial number, software version,

Sensor calibration due date, and Memory remaining.

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Table 6. Tester Settings

Option Description

Power line

freq

Set the ac power line frequency to 60Hz

or 50Hz. The diagnostic quality of a test

depends on the correct selection of the

ac power line frequency.

Date format Set the Date format as d/m/y or m/d/y

Date Scroll and set the Day, Month, and Year

fields

Time format Set the Time format as 12Hr or 24Hr

Time Scroll and set the Hour, Minute, and AM

or PM fields

Beeper Set the Beeper as ON or OFF

Backlight

brightness

Set the display brightness as High or

Low

Power save Scroll and select to set the delay time for

the Sleep Mode. If no key is pushed

during the set time, the Tester goes into

the sleep mode to save battery power.

Any key push cancels the sleep mode

and resumes normal operation.

Backlight

duration

Scroll and select to set the delay time for

the display backlight. If no key is pushed

during the set time, the backlight turns off

to save battery power. The backlight

turns on when any key is pushed.

Time

waveform

capture

Scroll and select the number of

measurements where the time waveform

is to be captured. The Tester captures

and stores the time waveform data for

the selected number of measurements.

Note

Capture and review of time waveform

data is useful in advanced vibration

analysis, but keep in mind that data

capture uses a significant amount of

memory. Captured time waveforms can

only be viewed in the Viewer Software,

not the Tester.

Units Scroll and select a unit of measurement

as US or metric. Also select the units for

the vibration amplitude. VdB and in/sec

for US. VdB* indicates VdB Europe and

mm/sec for Metric.

Vibration Tester

Viewer Software

Clear Memory

Select the Clear Memory option on the Instrument Setup

screen to erase all measurement and diagnosis data. A

sequence of confirmation messages display:

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If you select Yes, another confirmation message displays:

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Select Yes to clear the memory. This action erases all

stored measurement and diagnosis data.

Viewer Software

The 810 Vibration Tester includes Viewer software that

lets you do tasks from a computer. With the basic

features of the software you can:

• download a Machine Setup from the Tester

• set up a new machine

• make a copy of a Machine Setup

• change a Machine Setup

• look at cited peaks graphs, vibration spectra, and

time waveforms

• zoom-in and zoom-out of data views

• make a backup of the diagnosis data from a

measured machine

• import and look at the thermographic image of a

machine

Additionally, you can configure the Machine Setups with

the software and upload them to the Tester. This Machine

Setup procedure is much the same as the Machine Setup

wizard in the Tester. For external analysis of the fault

data, you can export the Machine Setup, diagnosis data,

and fault data to a PDF to send to a vibration test

consultant.

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System Requirements

The minimum PC system requirements to use the Viewer

software are:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 / Windows XP SP2

/Windows Vista Operating system

• Minimum 1 GB RAM

• One USB port

• CD-ROM disk drive

PC Connections

To connect the computer to the Tester:

1. Power on the computer and the Tester.

2. Connect the USB cable to the USB ports of the

computer and the Tester as shown in Figure 7.

See the marking on the ends of the cable for

identifying the Type-A and Mini-B ends.

3. Install the supporting software and Viewer

software (if not installed already). See “Install the

Viewer Software” on the CD-ROM.

Vibration Tester

Viewer Software

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Figure 7. Tester to PC Connections

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