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Dear Customer,

At FAG Industrial Services, we strive to produce high quality

documentation and products and welcome your feedback. If you
have any comments or suggestions about this or any other of our
documents, please get in touch with us.

FAG Industrial Services

Product Management

eMail: support@fis-services.de

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Contents 2

FAG Top-Laser INLINE Scope of Delivery 3

Safety Notes 4
Intended Use 4
Symbol 4
CE Compliance 4
Laser Safety 4

Getting Started 5
Installing Top-Laser INLINE 5
Preparing Machines for Alignment 6

Setting Up the FAG Top-Laser INLINE Hardware 7

Starting the FAG Top-Laser INLINE Software 9

Toolbar 9
The ‘Dimension Setup’ Window 10
Enter Machine Dimensions 11
Laser Beam Adjustment 12
Transducer LED Codes 12
Alignment Measurement 13
Alignment Results 14
Sign Conventions 14
Horizontal MOVE 15

Technical Data 16


 
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)$*7RS/DVHU,1/,1( is designed for shaft alignment of standard
rotating machinery. The usage is straightforward and simple.

)$*,QGXVWULDO6HUYLFHV alignment systems assumes no liability for

damage or injury resulting from uses other than those described in this
document.

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The symbols below are used in this document to draw attention to
important sections of text.

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This symbol denotes general information and tips
regarding operation of FAG TOP-LASER INLINE.

This symbol denotes information which must be

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This symbol warns of potential hazards.

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FAG Top-Laser INLINE conforms to all relevant CE requirements. It
also fulfills the EEC standards for electromagnetic compatibility under
EN 55011 Group 1, Class A and EN 50081-2.

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The FAG Top-Laser INLINE system uses a Class II laser. The laser
operates at a wavelength of 675 nm.

Do not look into the laser beam at any time.

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Before installing )$*7RS/DVHU,1/,1(, ensure that your laptop has
the following recommended system requirements:

• Pentium processor or faster

• 32 MB RAM or more
• Windows 98 / NT4 / 2000 / Me / XP
• 50 MB free disk space
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
• PCMCIA card(slot)

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Make sure that the serial io card delivered with the
system isn’t insert during installation of the FAG
$&%(' ) Top-Laser INLINE software. Otherwise driver
installation may not work properly.

1. Close all programs.

2. Insert the )$*7RS/DVHU,1/,1( CD into the CD-ROM drive. The
installation starts automatically.

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of the CD.
start.exe'in the directory

3. After software installation insert the serial io card in the pcmcia slot.
It will be recognized automatically by the system.

As default, )$*7RS/DVHU,1/,1( is installed in C:\Program

Files\FAG Industrial Services.

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Switch off the machines before commencing work,

and make sure that they cannot be started
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Before using )$*7RS/DVHU,1/,1(, prepare the machines for

alignment by ensuring the following:

a) The foundation is solid, flat and rigid.

b) Machine to be moved faces no movement restrictions.
c) Rigid couplings must be loosened before measurement.
d) Check and eliminate soft foot.

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a) Mount brackets at the same angle on either side of the machine
coupling.

b) Mount the transducer. It should be mounted on side of the

machine coupling that was designated as stationary.

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c) Mount the reflector. It should be mounted on side of the machine
coupling that was designated as ‘to be moved’.

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The position of the reflector can be altered (turned), to ensure

that the distance measurement labels printed on the transducer
and reflector are aligned.

d) Connect the transducer cable to the serial I/O PC card, and then
insert the card into the laptop PCMCIA slot.

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Before data transfer can commence ensure that your
laptop recognizes your PCMCIA card. The correct
driver together with the appropriate card software
must be installed. If there are still problems with the
communication, please contact the card
manufacturer.

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The )$*7RS/DVHU,1/,1( toolbar provides easy access to the
common commands.

D E F G H I J K L

a - create a new file

b - open an existing measurement file
c - save measurement files
d - preview measurement reports before printing
e - print measurement reports
f - enter measurement file properties
g - review machine dimensions on current file
h - review measured range
i - review measured alignment results
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a) Select ’Program’ / ’FAG Industrial Services’ /
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from the 'Start'menu. The ’dimension setup’ window
appears.

b) Alternatively, double-click on the '

My Alignment Files'icon on the
desktop. A double click on the selected alignment file opens the
‘dimension setup’ window.

c) FAG Top-Laser INLINE can also be started from the ‘Windows

Explorer’. Click on the directory '
My Alignment Files'
.

Specific data of each

machine part are saved in
the alignment files. With
each alignment job the
according file can be
reopened with the preset
machine data already
entered.

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Right-click the selected file, and then select the menu option
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OPEN' . The ‘dimensions setup’ window appears.
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a) Enter the coupling diameter, coupling center-to-front foot and
front foot-to-back foot distances in the ‘dimension setup’ window.

b) Confirm the three entries with a ‘Return’ or click on the '

Return'
icon.

c) Enter the transducer-to-reflector and coupling center-to-

transducer distances.

d) Confirm the two entries with ‘Return’ or click on the '

Return'icon.

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Follow the instructions on the screen to center the laser beam.

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Communication between the transducer and the PC
will take place only if the correct COM port has been
set.
To set the correct COM port select from the menu
bar ’Options’/’General/’Serial Port Settings’.

• If '
Laser off'appears on the screen, check that both transducer and
reflector dust caps are removed.
• 'Laser end'denotes that the laser beam is striking the edge of the
detector.

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off off laser off

on on laser centered

on/off on/off alternating: laser in END position

off on laser in OFF position

If the laser is in OFF position, look for the reflected beam in the
surrounding of the transducer with the means of a sheet of paper.

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Either press return or click the ’Return’ icon or the ’Measurement’
button to start a measurement.

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Turn the shaft as wide an angle as possible. Results can only be
obtained when the measurement arc turns green.

Press ‘Return’ or click the '

Return'icon to view the results.

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To express the results, the following sign conventions are used.

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In coupling results, the gap is positive when it opens
upwards or away fromtheviewer. The offset is
positive when the ‘to be moved’ machine part is
higheror further from the viewer.

For alignment this means, a move of the ‘to be moved’ part of the
machine upwards or away from the viewer for positive values. A move
of the ‘to be moved’ part of the machine downwards or towards the
viewer for negative values.

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This function is used to position the machine in a horizontal direction.
Press return or click the ’Return’ icon or the ’MOVE’ button on the
‘results’ screen to activate the ‘horizontal live MOVE’.

Center the laser beam and then rotate shaft to any 45° position.

Press return or click the '

Return'icon to proceed with the live MOVE.

Move machine as indicated and then press return or click the '
Return'
button to measure again and check the alignment condition.
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Measurement principle: Measurement range:
coaxial, reflected laser beam 0° to 360°
Environmental protection: Resolution:
IP 67 (submersible, dustproof) less than 1°
Ambient light protection: yes 5HIOHFWRU
Storage temperature: Type:
-4°F to 176°F / (-20°C to +80°C) 90° roof prism
Operating temperature: Environmental protection:
32°F to 131°F / (0°C to 55°C) IP 67 (submersible, dustproof)
Dimension: Accuracy:
approx. 107 x 70 x 49 mm error less than 1%
Weight: Storage temperature:
approx. 61/2oz. / 177g -4°F to 176°F / (-20°C to +80°C)
/DVHU: Operating temperature:
Type: -4°F to 140°F / (-20°C to +60°C)
Ga-Al-As semiconductor Laser Dimensions:
Wave length: approx. 100 x 41 x 35 mm
(typical): 670 nm (red, visible) Weight:
Safety class 2; approx. 21/2oz. / 65g
FDA 21CFR 1000 & 1040
Beam Power: &DUU\LQJFDVH
< 1 mW Standard ABS,
Safety precaution: black, drop tested (2 m)
Do not look into the laser beam! Dimensions: approx.:
Interface: 470 x 400 x 195 mm (B x H x T)
Serial I/O PCMCIA card Weight including all standard parts:
'HWHFWRU approx. 6,8 kg
Measuring:
range: +/-4mm 6KDIWGLDPHWHU
Resolution: Min: 12mm
1µm Max: 500mm
Accuracy:
error less than 2%

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