Additional details on the Interactive Vibration Diagnostic Chart


Vibration symptoms for 48 various machine problems shown on the wall chart are now displayed on you computer screen in color graphics, which include drawings of simple machines, components, phase measurements, typical FFT spectra and/or time waveforms for each problem covered.

Minimum System Requirements:

  • IBM-compatible PC with at least Pentium 166 processor or comparable
  • Windows 2000, XP or Vista
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above
  • Flash Player version 9 (version 8 is not compatible) (click here to download the newest version)
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 10 MB free disk space

Using the IVDC Software

Here are the keys to using this software:

  • The index on the left side of your browser will indicate the 17 general topics that may be the source of a problem.
  • By highlighting each topic, a short list will appear of sub-topics that may also be viewed.
  • Once a topic is chosen, graphics will appear on the right side of your browser.

Vibration Plots

The vibration plots that are shown reveal invaluable information as to the source of the problem. When looking at these typical spectra, ask questions similar to the following:

  • Which frequencies are present in the spectrum and how do they relate to machine operating speed?
  • What are the amplitudes of each peak? Amplitude reveals how much something is vibrating.
  • How do the frequency peaks relate to one another? Frequency relates to how many cycles occur per unit of time.
  • When significant amplitude peaks appear, what exactly is their source?

 

Copying To Your Reports

  • By clicking on each graphic, a new screen will appear that will allow you to copy the text and/or the graphics shown on the screen into your report.
  • TYPICAL SPECTRUM is a representative signature for each problem listed. These sample spectra are not intended to be all-inclusive because it is not unusual for a machine to have two or more problems present at any one time.
  • PHASE RELATIONSHIP is provided for several of the problem sources listed to complete the picture by showing just how the machine is vibrating and is a powerful tool in helping to differentiate which of several problem sources are dominant.
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