Configuration and Verification Manual

Bently Nevada* Asset Condition Monitoring

Shaft Absolute Measurements

Part Number
287554-01
Rev.
A (10/11)
Shaft Absolute Configuration and Verification Manual

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Contact Information
The following contact information is provided for those times when
you cannot contact your local representative:
Mailing Address 1631 Bently Parkway South
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Telephone 1.775.782.3611
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Internet www.ge-mcs.com/bently

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NOTE

This manual does not contain all the information required to operate and
maintain the monitoring system. Refer to the following manuals for other
required information.

3500/23E System Monitor Manual (part number 287545-01)

3300 System Upgrade Manual (part number 287550-01)
3500/42E Vibration Monitor Manual (part number 287546-01)
3500 Acceleration Measurement Manual (part number 287552-01)
3500 Eccentricity Measurement Manual (part number 287555-01)
3500 Radial Vibration Manual (part number 287558-01)
3500 Velocity Measurement Manual (part number 287551-01)
3500 Thrust & Diff Expansion Measurement Manual (part number 287553-01)
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is in control of product shall dispose of it in a manner that is in violation of any applicable
federal, state, local or international law. Bently Nevada, Inc. is not responsible for the
disposal of the product at the end of its life or at the end of its use.

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Contents
1. 3500 ENCORE Compatibilty Requirements ...................................................... 1
2. General Information ............................................................................................. 2
2.1 ENCORE Shaft Absolute Screen Displays ....................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 Display Components ....................................................................................................................... 3
3. Shaft Absolute Configuration ............................................................................. 5
3.1 About Shaft Absolute Channel Types ............................................................................................... 5
3.2 Configuration Considerations ............................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration Options ........................................................................................ 7
3.3.1 Configuration Options .................................................................................................................... 7
3.3.2 Configuration Considerations .................................................................................................. 20
3.4 Shaft Absolute Velocity Options ....................................................................................................... 20
3.4.1 Configuration Options .................................................................................................................. 20
3.4.2 Configuration Considerations .................................................................................................. 32
4. Verification ........................................................................................................... 34
4.1 Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration Verification .............................................................................. 34
4.1.1 Test Equipment and Software Setup ................................................................................... 34
4.1.2 Test Equipment Setup ................................................................................................................ 35
4.1.3 Verification Screen Setup ........................................................................................................... 36
4.1.4 Test Alarms ....................................................................................................................................... 36
4.1.5 Verify Channel Values .................................................................................................................. 41
4.1.6 Test OK Limits .................................................................................................................................. 47
4.2 Shaft Absolute Velocity Verification ............................................................................................... 49
4.2.1 Test Equipment and Software Setup ................................................................................... 49
4.2.2 Test Alarms ....................................................................................................................................... 56
4.2.3 Verify Channel Values .................................................................................................................. 62
4.2.4 Verify Filter Corner Frequencies ............................................................................................. 65
4.2.5 Test OK Limits .................................................................................................................................. 68

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1. 3500 ENCORE Compatibilty Requirements

Table 1-1: Firmware and Software Versions required by the ENCORE Monitors and
System
3500 Rack System 1 Conversion Monitor System Monitor
Configuration Software Utility Software Firmware Firmware
Software
ENCORE 1.0 4.0 6.75 1.0 5.29 or Rev C Any
3500/67E 4.3 6.80 1.1 5.3 or Rev D 1.96
3500/42E 4.3 6.80 1.1 5.3 or Rev D 1.97
Shaft Absolute,
Phase Alarming
3500/50E 4.3 6.80 1.1 5.3 or Rev D 1.96
Reverse Rotation
3500/23E 4.3 6.80 1.1 5.3 or Rev D 1.96
Keyphasor*
channels 3 & 4,
Event Ratio
3500/45E 4.4 6.80 1.1 5.4 or Rev E 1.97

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2. General Information
Shaft absolute vibration is the vibration of a shaft relative to an inertial (fixed point in
free space) reference frame. A shaft absolute measurement uses 1 signal from a
proximity probe and 1 signal from a velocity transducer. These transducers operate in
groups, each of which consists of a proximity probe and velocity transducer installed
radially at the same point, usually in a common junction box on the machine bearing.
These 2 transducers provide the following 4 separate measurements:
• shaft relative radial position within the bearing clearance
• shaft dynamic motion relative to the bearing
• machine casing absolute vibration measured by the velocity transducer
• shaft absolute motion represented by the velocity signal integrated to displacement
and added to the shaft relative signal
3500 Systems
The 3500 Monitoring System uses one 4-channel monitor for shaft absolute vibration
measurements in both the X and Y planes. These monitors have 2 channels that are
configured as Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration and 2 channels that are configured as
Shaft Absolute Velocity. You configure and verify the channels as channel pairs, one pair
of which is Radial Vibration and the other pair of which is Velocity. You then associate
these channels into functional groups, each group of which consists of a Radial
Vibration channel and a Velocity channel. For example, in a 3500 monitor that is
measuring shaft absolute vibration, Group 1 contains channels 1 and 3 and Group 2
contains channels 2 and 4.
3500 ENCORE Systems
The 3500 ENCORE Monitoring System uses one 2-channel monitor for shaft absolute
vibration measurements in either the X or Y plane. Use two 2-channel monitors to obtain
measurements in both the X and Y planes. The monitor has 1 channel (Channel 1) that is
configured as Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration and 1 channel (Channel 3) that is
configured as Shaft Absolute Velocity. You configure and verify the channels separately.

NOTE
"Channel 3" corresponds to the 2nd physical channel on the 3500/42E
monitor. Due to 3500 Rack Configuration software restrictions, the channel is
configured as "Channel 3".

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2.1 ENCORE Shaft Absolute Screen Displays

Shaft Absolute channels have 6 screens. Screens 1 through 6 are displayed in the
Figure. Screen 7 contains the channels' point names.

1. Shaft Absolute Direct Value

2. Shaft Absolute 1X Value
3. Channels 1 & 3 Direct Measurements
4. Channel 1 Gap Measurement
5. Channels 1 & 3 1X Measurements
6. Channel 1X Phase

Figure 2-1: Shaft Absolute - Velomitor* I/O Screens

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2.1.1 Display Components

1. Display Title
2. Upper Full Scale Range (FSR)
3. Upper Danger Setpoint (Red Solid Line)
4. Upper Alert Setpoint (Amber Solid Line)
5. Channel Bar
6. Lower Alert Setpoint (Amber Dashed Line)
7. Lower Danger Setpoint (Red Dashed Line)
8. Lower Full Scale Range
9. Channel Measured Value
10. Channel Units
11. Phase Danger Area (Red)
12. Phase Alert Area (Amber)
13. Channel Indicator
14. Zero Point (Black Solid Line)
15. Page Number Sequence

Figure 2-2: Components Description

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3. Shaft Absolute Configuration

3.1 About Shaft Absolute Channel Types

In the 3500 and 3500 ENCORE Monitoring Systems, shaft absolute measurements
require all channels of a Vibration monitor. You must configure one channel pair as
Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration and the other channel pair as Shaft Absolute Velocity
3500 ENCORE Monitoring System
You must configure channel 1 as Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration and channel 3 as Shaft
Absolute Velocity.

Figure 3-3: ENCORE Shaft Absolute Configuration Screen

The shaft absolute static values are derived from both channels.

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NOTE
You need two Vibration Monitors configured for Shaft Absolute in order to
obtain data from the X and Y axis.

3500 Monitoring System

You must configure one channel pair as Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration and the other
channel pair as Shaft Absolute Velocity.

Figure 3-4: Shaft Absolute Configuration Screen

After you configure these channels, the system associates these channels in 2 functional
groups. Each group contains a Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration channel and a Shaft
Absolute Velocity channel. Group 1 consists of channels 1 and 3 and Group 2 of
channels 2 and 4. The shaft absolute proportional values are derived from both
channels in a functional group

3.2 Configuration Considerations

The following configuration considerations apply to all Shaft Absolute channels:

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• The Shaft Absolute Direct static value becomes invalid when either of the
associated radial vibration or velocity transducers becomes Not OK.
• The Shaft Absolute Direct static value is the vector sum of the Shaft Absolute
Velocity Direct and the Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration Direct signals.
• The Shaft Absolute Direct static value operates on the combined Timed OK Channel
Defeat options of the Radial Vibration and Velocity channels.
3500 Specific
• You configure the Shaft Absolute Velocity channel type and the Shaft Absolute
Radial Vibration channel type, but the system associates the particular shaft
absolute proximity and velocity transducers according to Group 1 (channels 1 and
3) and Group 2 (channels 2 and 4).
• You must configure monitors in channel pairs (for example, when you configure
channels 1 and 2 as Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration, you must configure channels 3
and 4 as Shaft Absolute Velocity).
3500 ENCORE Specific
• You must configure monitors in channel pairs (for example, when you configure
channel 1 as Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration, you must configure channel 3 as Shaft
Absolute Velocity).

3.3 Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration Options

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3.3.1 Configuration Options

Figure 3-5: Configuration Screen

3.3.1.1 General Parameters and Buttons

NOTE
Please refer to the 3500 Rack Configuration Software Online Help for more
information on these items.

Set Defaults Button

Returns all settings on the current configuration screen and on the screens at levels
below the current screen to the default settings.

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NOTE
Clicking on Set Defaults returns the settings on all screens at levels below the
current screen to their default settings even if the changes at lower levels
were confirmed by clicking on the OK button at the lower level screen.

CP Mod

Selecting the CP Mod button in the Channel Options Dialog Box allows you to download
a Custom channel configuration to the monitor. The 3500 Rack Configuration Software
stores custom configuration data in a Custom Products Modification File. Custom
Products Modification files follow the naming convention: <modification #.mod>. You
must place these files in the \3500\Rackcfg\Mods\ directory. When you select a CP Mod
file, the software displays a window that describes the function of the modification. CP
Mod files are available through Bently Nevada, Inc.'s Custom Products Division. Contact
your local sales representative for details.

Print Form Button

Click this button to send a copy of the current configuration screen to the printer.

3.3.1.2 Enable

The following items are found within the Enable group on the dialog.

Direct

Direct data represents the overall peak-to-peak vibration. This static value includes all
frequencies within the selected Direct Frequency Response.

Gap

Gap is the physical distance between the face of a proximity probe tip and the observed
surface. Gap expresses the distance in terms of voltage. Standard polarity convention
dictates that a decreasing gap results in an increasing (less negative) output signal.
The Gap Full Scale Ranges are the same (-24V or Custom) for all transducer types.

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1X Ampl

In a complex vibration signal, 1X Ampl is the notation for the amplitude component that
occurs at the rotative speed frequency.

1X Phase Lag

In a complex vibration signal, 1X Phase Lag is the notation for the phase lag component
that occurs at the rotative speed frequency.

Full-Scale Range

Each static value that you select provides the ability to set a full-scale value. If the
desired full-scale value is not in the pull down list, then you can choose the “Custom”
selection.
The values in Table "Available Full-Scale Values" are the same for all transducer types.
Table 3-2: Available Full-
Scale Values
Direct
1X Ampl
0-5 mil pk-pk
0-10 mil pk-pk
0-15 mil pk-pk
0-20 mil pk-pk
0-100 μm pk-pk
0-150 μm pk-pk
0-200 μm pk-pk
0-400 μm pk-pk
0-500 μm pk-pk
Custom

Table 3-3: Gap Full-scale Ranges by Transducer Type

3300–5 mm Proximitor * 3300 XL 11 mm Proximitor
3300 XL 8 mm Proximitor 7200–11 mm Proximitor
3300–8 mm Proximitor 3300 XL-NSV Proximitor
7200–5 mm Proximitor 7200–14 mm Proximitor
7200–8 mm Proximitor 3300–16 mm HTPS
Non-standard
-24 Vdc -24 Vdc
15-0-15 mil 15-0-15 mil
25-0-25 mil 25-0-25 mil
300-0-300 μm 50-0-50 mil
600-0-600 μm 300-0-300 μm
Custom 600-0-600 μm
1000-0-1000 μm
Custom

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Clamp Value

The value sent to the recorders and ModbusTM when the monitor receives invalid input.
Invalid input can be caused by:
• Channel Not OK status
• Monitor Not Ok status
The clamp value is not shown on the monitor display or in the 3500 Rack Configuration
software.
• 3500 Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided through the
Communication Gateway and Display Interface Module when the static value is
invalid.
• 3500 ENCORE Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided over
Modbus when the static value is invalid.

Enable Check Boxes

Click the checkbox next to the static value to specify that the channel will provide that
value (þ enabled, ¨ disabled).

3.3.1.3 Zero Position (Gap)

This value represents the zero position (in volts) when the Gap scale is to read the
engineering units of displacement. To maximize the amount of zero adjustment, you
should gap the probe as closely as possible to the center gap voltage specified in the
Table "OK Limits by Transducer Type" in the Section "Customize Button". This field is not
available for Voltage Gap Scale.

Adjust Button

This control adjusts the Zero Position voltage. Clicking this button will start a utility that
helps you set the gap zero position voltage. Since this utility provides active feedback
from the rack, you will require a connection with the rack to use it. Refer to the Section,
“Adjusting the Scale Factor and Zero Position” in your monitor hardware manual for
more information.

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3.3.1.4 Trip Multiply

The Trip Multiply value temporarily increases the alarm (Alert and Danger) setpoint
values. Manual (operator) action normally applies this value during startup to allow a
machine to pass through high vibration speed ranges without triggering monitor alarm
indications. High vibration speed ranges may include system resonances and other
normal transient vibrations. The multiplier is configurable from 1X to 3X in 0.25X
increments. The Trip Multiply state of the rack can be toggled by the following methods:
• Closing the Trip Multiply contact on the System Monitor or Power Input Module
(3500 ENCORE Systems)
• Issuing the Trip Multiply command over an industrial protocol (example: Modbus)
• Issuing the Trip Multiply command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software

3.3.1.5 Transducer Selection

Type

The following transducer types are available for the Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration
Channel:
3300 Transducers
• 3300 XL 8 mm Proximitor sensor
• 3300 XL 11 mm Proximitor sensor
• 3300 5 mm Proximitor sensor
• 3300 8 mm Proximitor sensor
7200 Transducers
• 7200 5 mm Proximitor sensor
• 7200 8 mm Proximitor sensor
• 7200 11 mm Proximitor sensor
• 7200 14 mm Proximitor sensor
Non-standard

Customize Button

Use this button to adjust the Scale Factor for transducers. Refer to the Section
“Adjusting the Scale Factor and Zero Position” in your hardware manual. Also note that:

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• If you select Non-standard as the transducer type, you can also adjust the OK
Limits.
• The Non-standard transducer's scale factor must be between 85 and 230 mV/mil.
• The Upper and Lower OK Limits must differ by at least 2 volts.

Figure 3-6: Non-Standard Transducer Configuration Screen

Table 3-4: Scale Factor by Transducer Type (+/- 15% scale

factor adjustment allowed)
Transducer Scale Factor
3300 5mm 200 mV/mil
3300 8mm 200 mV/mil
3300 XL 8mm 200 mV/mil
7200 5mm 200 mV/mil
7200 8mm 200 mV/mil
3300 XL 11mm 100 mV/mil
7200 11mm 100 mV/mil
7200 14mm 100 mV/mil

Table 3-5: Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration OK Limits by Transducer Type

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Transducer Upper OK Limit (V) Lower OK Limit (V) Center Gap Voltage (V)
3300 XL 8mm -16.75 -2.75 -9.75
3300 XL 11mm -16.75 -2.75 -9.75
3300 8 mm -16.75 -2.75 -9.75
3300 5mm -16.75 -2.75 -9.75
7200 5mm -16.75 -2.75 -9.75
7200 8mm -16.75 -2.75 -9.75
7200 11mm -19.75 -3.55 -11.6
7200 14mm -16.75 -2.75 -9.75

Transducer Jumper Status (on I/O Module)

This option returns the position of the transducer jumper on the I/O Module.

NOTE
In the 3500 ENCORE systems, the jumper is located on the monitor.

3.3.1.6 Recorder Output

Use the list to select the static value of the channel that the monitor sends to the 4 to
20 mA recorder. The current at the recorder output is proportional to the measured
value over the channel full-scale range. An increase in the static value increases the
current at the recorder output.
If you select Phase Lag then the 2 available options are “with Hysteresis” and “without
Hysteresis”.
The Hysteresis option helps prevent the Recorder Output from jumping from Full to
Bottom Scale when the phase measurement is near 0 or 359 degrees. When you check
the Hysteresis option, the recorder signal operates as follows:
• The monitor scales the recorder output so that 4 mA corresponds to 0 degrees and
20 mA corresponds to 380 degrees (360 plus 20 degrees).
• An increasing phase measurement does not transition until the measurement has
gone 20 degrees past 360 degrees. At this point, the recorder signal switches from
20 mA to a signal that corresponds to 20 degrees, or 4.842 mA.
• A decreasing phase measurement transitions at 0 degrees (4 mA). At this point, the
recorder signal switches from 4 mA to a signal that corresponds to 360 degrees, or
19.158 mA.

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Two mA Clamp

Click this check box to cause the monitor to clamp the Recorder Output for a Bypassed
channel to 2 mA.
Clear this check box to cause the monitor to use the selected clamp value for a
Bypassed channel.

3.3.1.7 Delay

Delay is the time for which a static value must remain at or above an over alarm level,
or below an under alarm level, before the monitor declares an alarm as active.

Alert Delay

You can set the Alert time delay in 1 second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds) for all
available static values. Alert is the first level alarm that occurs when the transducer
signal level exceeds the selected Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the
Setpoint screen.

Danger Delay

You can set the Danger Time Delay at 500 millisecond increments from 1 to 60 seconds.
Danger is the second level alarm that occurs when the transducer signal level exceeds
the selected Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the Setpoint screen.

100 ms Option

The 100 ms (typical) option applies only to the Danger time delay and has the following
effects:
If the 100 ms option is OFF:
• You can set the Danger time delay in 1-second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds).
• You can set the Danger time delay for up to 2 available static values.
If the 100 ms option is ON:
• The software sets the Danger time delay to 100 ms.
• You can set the Danger time delay for only the primary static value.

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3.3.1.8 Direct Frequency Response

The Direct Frequency Response determines the upper and lower corners for the band-
pass filter that the monitor uses with direct vibration measurements. The available
ranges are 240 to 240,000 cpm and 60 to 36,000 cpm.

3.3.1.9 Alarm Mode

The options for Alarm Mode are Latching and Non-latching. You can set the Alarm Mode
option for both the Alert and Danger alarms.

Latching

Once a latching alarm is active, it will remain active even after the static value drops
below the configured setpoint level. The channel will remain in alarm until you use one
of the following methods to reset it:
• Pressing the reset switch on the System Monitor
• Closing the contact on the Power Input Module (PIM)
• Clicking the Reset button in the Operator Display software
• Issuing the reset command over Modbus
• Issuing the reset command through the Display Interface Module 1
• Issuing the reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
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3500 Only

Non-latching

When a non-latching alarm is active, it changes to inactive as soon as the static value
drops below the configured setpoint level.

3.3.1.10 Transducer Orientation

The Degrees value specifies the location of the transducer on the machine. The range
for orientation angle is 0 to 180 degrees left or right as observed from the driver to the
driven end of the machine train. Refer to the figure below.

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1. Shaft
2. Driver end
3. Driven end
4. 0°
5. 90° right
6. 180°
7. 90° left

Figure 3-7: Shaft Orientation for Horizontal Shafts

3.3.1.11 Barriers

Barriers are devices that restrict the amount of energy that can flow into a hazardous
area. Select the MTL 796(-) Zener External option or Galvanic Isolators if you will connect
external safety barriers between the monitor and the transducer. If your application
uses an internal barrier I/O module, select the internal option.

3.3.1.12 Reference Information

These fields contain information that indicates which module you are configuring.
• Slot
Indicates the slot monitoring position of the monitor in the Rack.
• Rack Type
Indicates the type of Rack Interface Module (Standard) that is installed in the rack.
• Configuration ID
Displays an optional identifier of up to six characters, which, if present, was entered
upon last configuration download to the module.

3.3.1.13 Alarm Setpoints

This section specifies the available setpoints for each type of channel. A setpoint is the
level within the full-scale range that determines when an alarm occurs. You can set
Alert/Alarm 1 setpoints for every static value on each channel. The channel will drive an
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Alert/Alarm 1 indication if 1 or more of the channel static values exceed their setpoints.
You can set up to 4 Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints (2 over setpoints and 2 under setpoints)
for up to 2 of the static values. You may select any 2 of the available static values for
the channel.

NOTE
You can place the setpoint Over and Under limits only within the OK limits of
the specified transducer.

Alarm Setpoint Dialog

Use the Setpoint Configuration Screen in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software, shown
in Figure "Shaft Absolute Setpoint Configuration", to adjust Alert/Alarm 1 and
Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints for a channel.

Figure 3-8: Shaft Absolute Setpoint Configuration

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Available Setpoints

The table below lists the Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints that are available
for the Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration channel type. Industrial protocols (ex: Modbus)
use the setpoint numbers.
Table 3-6: Shaft Absolute
Radial Vibration Available
Setpoints
Setpoint Radial
Number Vibration
1 Over Direct
2 Over Gap
3 Under Gap
4 Over 1X Ampl
5 Under 1X Ampl
6 Over 1X Phase
Lag
7 Under 1X Phase
Lag
8 Danger
(configurable)
9 Danger
(configurable)
10 Danger
(configurable)
11 Danger
(configurable)
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13
14

3.3.1.14 Alarm Hysteresis

The alarming hysteresis for all channel configurations is 1/64th of full scale. When a
channel exceeds an alarm setpoint, it must fall back below the setpoint less the amount
of hysteresis before it can go out of alarm.
Example:
Consider a channel configuration with a 0–10 mils full-scale range and an alarm
setpoint at 6 mils. Full scale is 10 mils – 0 mils = 10 mils, so the hysteresis = 10 mils/64 =
0.16 mils. The channel input, therefore, must fall below 6 mils - 0.16 mils = 5.84 mils
before the channel is out of alarm.

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3.3.2 Configuration Considerations

You should consider the following items before configuring a Shaft Absolute Radial
Vibration Channel:
• When you select "No Keyphasor", you cannot select the 1X Amplitude (Ampl) and
Phase Lag.
• If you select a Keyphasor channel, you must have a Keyphasor module.
• You can enable the 1X Phase value only if you configure the selected Keyphasor
channel for an events per revolution equal to 1.
• The full scale options allowed for each static value depend on the transducer type.
• If you select a Non-standard transducer, the software sets the setpoint OK limits to
+/- 1 volt from the Upper and Lower OK Limits that are selected.
• You may set setpoints only on enabled static values.
• When you modify a full-scale range, you should readjust the setpoints that are
associated with this static value.
• You should set the Scale Factor value and the Trip Multiply value before the Zero
Position value.

3.4 Shaft Absolute Velocity Options

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3.4.1 Configuration Options

Figure 3-9: Shaft Absolute Velocity Configuration Screen

3.4.1.1 Enable

The following items are found within the Enable group on the dialog.

Shaft Absolute Direct

Shaft Absolute Direct Data represents the overall peak-to-peak vibration of the Shaft
Absolute signal. The Shaft Absolute signal is the vector sum of the corresponding shaft
relative proximitor and the bearing absolute integrated velocity signals. This static value
includes all frequencies within the selected Shaft Absolute Direct Frequency Response.

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1X Ampl

In a complex vibration signal, 1X Ampl is the notation for the amplitude component that
occurs at the rotative speed frequency.

1X Phase Lag

In a complex vibration signal, 1X Phase Lag is the notation for the phase lag component
that occurs at the rotative speed frequency.

Full-Scale Range

Each static value that you select provides the ability to set a full-scale value. If the
desired full-scale value is not in the pull down list, then you can choose the “Custom”
selection.
The values in Table "Available Full-Scale Values" are the same for all transducer types.
Table 3-7: Available Full-
Scale Values
Shaft Absolute Direct
Shaft Absolute 1X Ampl
!X Ampl
0-5 mil pk-pk
0-10 mil pk-pk
0-15 mil pk-pk
0-20 mil pk-pk
0-100 μm pk-pk
0-150 μm pk-pk
0-250 μm pk-pk
0-400 μm pk-pk
0-500 μm pk-pk
Custom

Direct (Velocity)

This value is the time rate of change of the displacement. If you select the Integrate
check box it yields a peak-to-peak measurement of the displacement.
The Direct values are available for all transducer types.
Shaft Absolute Velocity Non-Integrated Direct Full-Scale Ranges
• 0-0.5 in/s pk
• 0-1 in/s pk
• 0-2 in/s pk

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• 0-10 mm/s pk
• 0-20 mm/s pk
• 0-50 mm/s pk
• Custom
Shaft Absolute Velocity Integrated Direct Full-Scale Ranges
• 0-5 mil pp
• 0-10 mil pp
• 0-20 mil pp
• 0-100 mil pp
• 0-200 mil pp
• 0-500 mil pp
• Custom

Clamp Value

The value sent to the recorders and ModbusTM when the monitor receives invalid input.
Invalid input can be caused by:
• Channel Not OK status
• Monitor Not Ok status
The clamp value is not shown on the monitor display or in the 3500 Rack Configuration
software.
• 3500 Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided through the
Communication Gateway and Display Interface Module when the static value is
invalid.
• 3500 ENCORE Systems:
The monitor clamps only the Recorder Outputs and the values provided over
Modbus when the static value is invalid.

3.4.1.2 Corner Frequencies

The direct value is filtered and you can adjust the corner of the filter. If you select no
filtering option, then the monitor will implement filtering at its frequency response limits.
The filter options do not affect the Bias Voltage, 1X, or 2X measurements.

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High-pass Filter
The high-pass filter is a 4-pole filter whose corner frequency must be no greater than
1/5.7 times that of the low-pass Filter.
HPF = High-pass Filter; LPF = Low-pass Filter
HPF <= ( LPF / 5.7 )
Low-pass Filter
The low-pass filter is a 4-pole filter whose corner frequency must be at least 5.7 times
that of the high-pass Filter.
HPF = High-pass Filter; LPF = Low-pass Filter
LPF >= ( HPF x 5.7 )

ADVISORY
3500 Encore:
The actual band pass filters for a Velomitor are a combination of the analog
filter of the Velomitor I/O module and the configured digital filter of the 3500
Rack Configuration software. If the software configured filters are more
restrictive than the filtering of the I/O module, then the configured filters
represent the actual filtering.

3.4.1.3 Recorder Output

Use the list to select the static value of the channel that the monitor sends to the 4 to
20 mA recorder. The current at the recorder output is proportional to the measured
value over the channel full-scale range. An increase in the static value increases the
current at the recorder output.
If you select Phase Lag then the 2 available options are “with Hysteresis” and “without
Hysteresis”.
The Hysteresis option helps prevent the Recorder Output from jumping from Full to
Bottom Scale when the phase measurement is near 0 or 359 degrees. When you check
the Hysteresis option, the recorder signal operates as follows:
• The monitor scales the recorder output so that 4 mA corresponds to 0 degrees and
20 mA corresponds to 380 degrees (360 plus 20 degrees).
• An increasing phase measurement does not transition until the measurement has
gone 20 degrees past 360 degrees. At this point, the recorder signal switches from
20 mA to a signal that corresponds to 20 degrees, or 4.842 mA.
• A decreasing phase measurement transitions at 0 degrees (4 mA). At this point, the
recorder signal switches from 4 mA to a signal that corresponds to 360 degrees, or
19.158 mA.

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3.4.1.4 Delay

Delay is the time for which a static value must remain at or above an over alarm level,
or below an under alarm level, before the monitor declares an alarm as active.

Alert Delay

You can set the Alert time delay in 1 second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds) for all
available static values. Alert is the first level alarm that occurs when the transducer
signal level exceeds the selected Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the
Setpoint screen.

Danger Delay

You can set the Danger Time Delay at 500 millisecond increments from 1 to 60 seconds.
Danger is the second level alarm that occurs when the transducer signal level exceeds
the selected Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint. You can set this setpoint on the Setpoint screen.

100 ms Option

The 100 ms (typical) option applies only to the Danger time delay and has the following
effects:
If the 100 ms option is OFF:
• You can set the Danger time delay in 1-second increments (from 1 to 60 seconds).
• You can set the Danger time delay for up to 2 available static values.
If the 100 ms option is ON:
• The software sets the Danger time delay to 100 ms.
• You can set the Danger time delay for only the primary static value.

3.4.1.5 Transducer Selection

Type

The following transducer types are available for the Shaft Absolute Velocity Channel.
3500 Monitor
• 9200 2-wire Seismoprobe* sensor

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• 74712 High Temp Seismoprobe sensor
• Non-standard 2-wire Seismoprobe sensor
• Velomitor sensor
• High Temperature Velomitor sensor
• Non-standard
3500 ENCORE Monitor
The available transducer types are determined by the I/O Module Types
Legacy 3300 I/O Seismic
• 9200 2-wire Seismoprobe sensor
• 747112 High Temp Seismoprobe sensor
• Nonstandard 2-wire Seismoprobe sensor
Legacy 3300 I/O Velomitor
• Velomitor
• Nonstandard

NOTE
If you select a Non-standard transducer, the software sets the setpoint OK
limits to ±1 volt from the selected Upper and Lower OK Limits.

Customize Button

You use this button to adjust the Scale Factor for transducers. Refer to the “Adjusting
the Scale Factor and Zero Position” section of your monitor hardware manual. Also, note
that:
• If you select Non-standard as the transducer type, you can also adjust the OK
Limits.
• The Non-standard transducer's scale factor must be between 90 and 575 mV/in/s.
• The Upper and Lower OK Limits must differ by at least 2 volts.

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3500 Systems

Figure 3-10: Non-Standard Transducer Configuration Screen

Table 3-8: Scale Factor by Transducer Type (+/- 15% scale

factor adjustment allowed)
Transducer Type Scale Factor (mV/(in/s)
9200 500
74712 500
Non-standard 2-wire 145
Velomitor sensor 100
High Temperature Velomitor Sensor 145

Table 3-9: OK Limits by Transducer Type

Transducer Upper OK Limits (V) Lower Ok Limits (V) Bias Voltage (V)
9200 -17.95 -2.05 -10
74712 -17.95 -2.05 -10
Non-standard -17.95 -2.05 -10
Velomitor Sensor -19.85 -4.15 -12
High Temp Velomitor Sensor -21.26 -2.74 -12

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3500 ENCORE Systems

Figure 3-11: Non-Standard Transducer Configuration Screen

Table 3-10: Scale Factor by Transducer Type (+/- 15%

scale factor adjustment allowed)
Transducer Type Scale Factor (mV/(in/s)
9200 500
74712 500
Non-standard 2-wire 145
Velomitor sensor 100
Non-standard 325.5

Table 3-11: OK Limits by Transducer Type

Transducer Upper OK Limits (V) Lower Ok Limits (V) Bias Voltage (V)
9200 -17.95 -2.05 -10
74712 -17.95 -2.05 -10
Non-standard 2-wire -17.95 -2.05 -10
1
Velomitor Sensor -3.76 0.10 -1.93
1
Non-standard -3.76 0.10 -1.93

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1
If the OK region for the transducer is determined by a 3300 I/O module, consult the I/O
module's data sheet.

Transducer Jumper Status (on I/O Module)

This option returns the position of the transducer jumper on the I/O Module.

NOTE
In the 3500 ENCORE systems, the jumper is located on the monitor.

3.4.1.6 Alarm Mode

The options for Alarm Mode are Latching and Non-latching. You can set the Alarm Mode
option for both the Alert and Danger alarms.

Latching

Once a latching alarm is active, it will remain active even after the static value drops
below the configured setpoint level. The channel will remain in alarm until you use one
of the following methods to reset it:
• Pressing the reset switch on the System Monitor
• Closing the contact on the Power Input Module (PIM)
• Clicking the Reset button in the Operator Display software
• Issuing the reset command over Modbus
• Issuing the reset command through the Display Interface Module 1
• Issuing the reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
1
3500 Only

Non-latching

When a non-latching alarm is active, it changes to inactive as soon as the static value
drops below the configured setpoint level.

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3.4.1.7 OK Mode

Latching
If you configure a channel for Latching OK, then once the channel has gone Not OK the
status will stay Not OK until you use one of the following methods to issue a reset:
• Pressing the reset switch on the front of the System Module
• Closing the contact on the Power Input Module (PIM)
• Issuing the reset command over Modbus
• Issuing the reset command through the Display Interface Module 1
• Issuing the reset command in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software
1
3500 Only
Non-latching
If you configure a channel for Non-latching OK, the OK status of that channel will track
the defined OK status of the transducer.

3.4.1.8 Timed OK Channel Defeat

Timed OK Channel Defeat is an option that prevents a channel from returning to an OK

status until that channel's transducer has remained in an OK state for the specified
period of time. If you enable the option, the software sets the time to 30 seconds. This
option prevents false trips that intermittent transducers can cause.

3.4.1.9 Alarm Setpoints

This section specifies the available setpoints for each type of channel. A setpoint is the
level within the full-scale range that determines when an alarm occurs. You can set
Alert/Alarm 1 setpoints for every static value on each channel. The channel will drive an
Alert/Alarm 1 indication if 1 or more of the channel static values exceed their setpoints.
You can set up to 4 Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints (2 over setpoints and 2 under setpoints)
for up to 2 of the static values. You may select any 2 of the available static values for
the channel.

NOTE
You can place the setpoint Over and Under limits only within the OK limits of
the specified transducer.

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Alarm Setpoints Dialog

Use the Setpoint Configuration Screen in the 3500 Rack Configuration Software, shown
in Figure "Shaft Absolute Velocity Setpoint Configuration", to adjust Alert/Alarm 1 and
Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints for a Velocity channel.

Figure 3-12: Shaft Absolute Velocity Setpoint Configuration

Available Setpoints

Table "Velocity Available Setpoints" lists the Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 setpoints
that are available for the Velocity channel type. Modbus uses the setpoint number.
Setpoint Number Shaft Absolute Velocity
1 Over Shaft Absolute Direct
2 Over Shaft Absolute 1X Ampl
3 Under Shaft Absolute 1X Ampl
4 Over Shaft Absolute 1X Phase Lag
5 Under Shaft Absolute 1X Phase Lag
6 Over Direct

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Setpoint Number Shaft Absolute Velocity
7 Over 1X Ampl
8 Under 1X Ampl
9 Over 1X Phase Lag
10 Under 1X Phase Lag
11 Danger (configurable)
12 Danger (configurable)
13 Danger (configurable)
14 Danger (configurable)

Alarm Hysteresis

The alarming hysteresis for all channel configurations is 1/64th of full scale. When a
channel exceeds an alarm setpoint, it must fall back below the setpoint less the amount
of hysteresis before it can go out of alarm.
Example:
Consider a channel configuration with a 0–10 mils full-scale range and an alarm
setpoint at 6 mils. Full scale is 10 mils – 0 mils = 10 mils, so the hysteresis = 10 mils/64 =
0.16 mils. The channel input, therefore, must fall below 6 mils - 0.16 mils = 5.84 mils
before the channel is out of alarm.

3.4.2 Configuration Considerations

You should consider the following items before configuring a Shaft Absolute Velocity
Channel:
• When you select "No Keyphasor", you cannot select the 1X Amplitude (Ampl) and
Phase Lag.
• If you select a Keyphasor channel, you must have a Keyphasor module.
• You can enable the 1X Phase value only if you configure the selected Keyphasor
channel for an events per revolution equal to 1.
• The full scale options allowed for each static value depend on the transducer type.
• If you select a Non-standard transducer, the software sets the setpoint OK limits to
+/- 1 volt from the Upper and Lower OK Limits that are selected.
• You may set setpoints only on enabled static values.
• When you modify a full-scale range, you should readjust the setpoints that are
associated with this static value.
• When you select integration, the available Direct Full-scale Ranges will change to
reflect this. The software always displays 1X Amplitude in displacement units.
• The 1X vector filtering supports a minimum machine speed of 4 Hz.
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• When you select band-pass filtering, you must set the high-pass and low-pass
filters at least 1 decade apart.
• The 100 ms danger alarm is available only for the Velomitor and High Temperature
Velomitor options.
• The maximum supported channel frequency is 1 Hz to 4000 Hz.
• The Latching OK Mode and the Timed OK Channel Defeat options are not
compatible.

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4. Verification

4.1 Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration Verification

The following sections describe how to test alarms, verify channels, and test OK limits
for channels that are configured as Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration. You verify the
output values and alarm setpoints by varying the input vibration signal level (both peak-
to-peak amplitude and dc voltage bias) and verifying that the Verification screen reports
the correct results on the test computer. You can configure Shaft Absolute Radial
Vibration channels for the channel values and alarms shown in the table below.
Table 4-12: Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration Channel
Alarms
Channel Values Over Alarms Under Alarms
Direct X
Gap X X
1X Amplitude and X X
Phase

4.1.1 Test Equipment and Software Setup

You can use the following test equipment and software setup as the initial set up that
all the Radial Vibration channel verification procedures (Test Alarms, Verify Channels,
and Test OK Limits) require.

DANGER

High voltage present. Contact with high voltage can cause shock, burns, or
death. Do not touch exposed wires or terminals.

ADVISORY
1. Test levels will exceed alarm setpoint levels and activate alarms. This
could result in a relay contact state change.
2. Disconnecting field wiring will cause a Not OK condition.

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4.1.2 Test Equipment Setup

Connect the power supply, function generator, Keyphasor multiplier/divider, and
multimeter to COM and SIG of the channel with polarity as shown in Figure "Test
Equipment Setup for Radial Vibration Verification" to simulate the transducer signal. The
test equipment outputs should be floating relative to earth ground.
Set the test equipment as shown in Table "Test Equipment Settings".
Table 4-13: Test Equipment Settings
Power Supply Function Generator Keyphasor Multiplier/Divider
-7.00 Vdc Waveform: Sine wave Multiply Switch: 001
DC Volts: 0 Vdc Divide Switch: 001
Frequency: 100 Hz
Amplitude level: Minimum (above zero)

1. Keyphasor Signal
2. Keyphasor I/O Module
3. 40 Ohm resistor
4. 100µF capacitor
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5. Keyphasor multiplier/divider
6. Simulated input signal
7. Typical I/O module
8. Function Generator
9. Multimeter
10. Power supply

Figure 4-13: Test Equipment Setup

4.1.3 Verification Screen Setup

1. Run the 3500 Rack Configuration Software on the test computer.
2. Choose Verification from the Utilities menu.
3. Choose the proper Slot number and Channel number.
4. Click the Verify button.

4.1.4 Test Alarms

The general test procedure for alarm setpoints is to use a function generator to simulate
the vibration and Keyphasor signal.
You test the alarm levels by varying the output from the test equipment and verifying
that the Verification screen reports the correct results on the test computer. You need
test only those alarm parameters that are configured and being used. The general test
procedure to verify current alarm operation will include simulating a transducer input
signal and varying this signal:
• to exceed over Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 Setpoints
• to drop below any under Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 Setpoints
• to produce a non-alarm condition
When varying the signal from an alarm condition to a non-alarm condition, you must
consider alarm hysteresis. Adjust the signal well below the alarm setpoint to clear the
alarm.

4.1.4.1 Direct

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the
I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."

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NOTE
You will not require items 1 through 5 in the Figure "Test Equipment Setup" to
test Direct Alarms.

3. Adjust the function generator amplitude within the setpoint levels on the bar graph
display of the Verification screen.
4. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the
color of the bar graph indicator green, and the Current Value field contains no
alarm indication.
5. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1
setpoint level and wait for 2 to 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the
Current Value Field indicates an alarm.
6. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains
yellow and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
7. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2
setpoint level and wait for 2 to 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the
Current Value Field indicates an alarm.
8. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red
and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
9. Adjust the function generator amplitude below the Over Alarm setpoint levels. If the
non-latching option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator
changes to green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms.
Press the RESET switch to reset latching alarms.
10. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If
the monitor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your
monitor hardware manual.
11. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 for all configured channels.

4.1.4.2 Gap

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the
I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."

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3. Adjust the power supply voltage to be within the setpoint levels on the bar graph
display of the Verification screen.
4. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the
color of the bar graph indicator green, and the Current Value field contains no
alarm indication.
5. Adjust the power supply voltage to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint level
and wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the color
of the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the Current Value
Field indicates an alarm.
6. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains
yellow and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
7. Adjust the power supply voltage to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint
level and wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the
color of the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the Current
Value Field indicates an alarm.
8. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red
and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
9. Adjust the power supply voltage below the Over Alert setpoint levels. If the non-
latching option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator
changes to green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms.
Press the RESET switch to reset latching alarms.
10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 to test the Under Alert/Alarm 1 and Under Danger/Alarm
2 setpoints by adjusting the power supply voltage to exceed the Under Alarm
setpoint levels.
11. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If
the monitor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your
monitor hardware manual.
12. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
13. Repeat steps 1 through 12 for all configured channels.

4.1.4.3 1X Amplitude (1X Amp)

ADVISORY
The Keyphasor signal must be triggering and have a valid rpm value for you
to check this parameter.

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1. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
4. Adjust the function generator amplitude within the setpoint levels on the bar graph
display of the Verification screen.
5. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the
color of the bar graph indicator green, and the Current Value field contains no
alarm indication.
6. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1
setpoint level and wait for 2 to 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the
Current Value Field indicates an alarm.
7. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains
yellow and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
8. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2
setpoint level and wait for 2 to 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the
Current Value Field indicates an alarm.
9. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red
and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
10. Adjust the function generator amplitude below the Over Alarm setpoint levels. If the
non-latching option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator
changes to green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms.
Press the RESET switch to reset latching alarms.
11. Repeat steps 3 through 10 to test the Under Alert/Alarm 1 and Under Danger/Alarm
2 setpoints by adjusting the function generator phase to be below the Under Alarm
setpoint levels.
12. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If
the monitor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your
monitor hardware manual.
13. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
14. Repeat steps 1 through 13 for all configured channels.

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4.1.4.4 1X Phase

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the
I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."

NOTE
If you cannot change the phase output, change the phase alarm setpoints to
activate the over and under phase alarms. You must download the setpoints
to the monitor for them to take effect.

3. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
4. Adjust the phase reading within the setpoint levels on the bar graph display of the
Verification screen.

NOTE
The Amplitude must be a minimum of 42.7 mV to produce a valid Phase
reading.

5. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the
color of the bar graph indicator green, and the Current Value field contains no
alarm indication.
6. Adjust the phase reading to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint level and
wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the color of
the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the Current Value
Field indicates an alarm.
7. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains
yellow and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
8. Adjust the phase reading to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint level and
wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the color of
the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the Current Value Field
indicates an alarm.
9. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red
and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
10. Adjust the phase reading below the Over Alarm setpoint levels. If the non-latching
option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator changes to
green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms. Press the
RESET switch to reset latching alarms.

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11. Repeat steps 3 through 10 to test the Under Alert/Alarm 1 and Under Danger/Alarm
2 setpoints by adjusting the function generator phase to be below the Under Alarm
setpoint levels.
12. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If
the monitor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your
monitor hardware manual.
13. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
14. Repeat steps 1 through 13 for all configured channels.

4.1.5 Verify Channel Values

The general test procedure for channel values is to use a function generator to simulate
the vibration and Keyphasor input signal. You verify the output values by varying the
input vibration signal level (both peak-to-peak amplitude and dc voltage bias) and
verifying that the Verification screen reports the correct results on the test computer.

NOTE
These parameters have an accuracy specification of ±1% of full scale for
amplitude and ±3º for phase.

4.1.5.1 Direct

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the
I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Use the equation and examples shown below to calculate the full-scale voltage.
Adjust the amplitude of the function generator to the calculated voltage.

ADVISORY
Use the Transducer Scale Factor displayed in the Scale Factor Box on the
Verification Screen.

Full Scale Voltage = Direct Meter Top Scale × Transducer Scale Factor
Example 1

Direct Meter Top Scale = 10 mil

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Transducer Scale Factor = 200 mV/mil = 0.200 V/mil
Full Scale = (10 mils × 0.200 V/mil)
= 2.000 Vpk-pk

Vrms = (0.707/2) × (Vpk-pk), for a sine wave input

= (0.707/2) × (2.000 Vpk-pk)
= 0.707 Vrms

Example 2

Direct Meter Top Scale = 200 µm

Transducer Scale Factor = 7.874 V/mm
= 0.007874 V/µm
Full Scale = (200 µm × 0.007874 V/µm)
= 1.5748 Vpk-pk

Vrms = (0.707/2) × (Vpk-pk), for a sine wave input

= (0.707/2) × (1.574 Vpk-pk)
= 0.5566 Vrms

4. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
Verify that the bar graph display and Current Value Box readings are within ±1% of
full scale.
5. If the readings do not meet specifications, verify that the input signal is correct. If
the monitor still does not meet specifications or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. See the section “If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in
your hardware manual.
6. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for all configured channels.

4.1.5.2 Gap

1. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. If Gap is configured to read in volts:
1. Adjust the power supply voltage to -18 Vdc on the Gap bar graph display. Verify
that the Gap bar graph display and Current Value Box readings are within ±1%
of -18.00 Vdc.
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2. Adjust the power supply voltage to mid-scale on the Gap bar graph display.
Verify that the Gap bar graph display and Current Value Box readings are
within ±1% of the mid-scale value.
3. Got to Step 8.
4. If Gap is configured to read in displacement units, use the examples and equations
shown below to calculate the full-scale and bottom-scale voltages.

ADVISORY
Use the Transducer Scale Factor displayed in the Scale Factor Box on the
Verification Screen.

Gap Full-Scale = Gap Zero Position Volts + (Gap Meter Top Scale × Transducer Scale
Factor)
Example 1
Transducer Scale Factor = 200 mV/mil
= 0.200 V/mil
Gap = 15-0-15 mil
Gap Top Scale = 15 mil
Gap Zero Position Volts = -9.75 Vdc
Gap Full Scale input = -9.75 Vdc + (15 mils × 0.200 mV/mil)
= -6.75 Vdc

Example 2

Transducer Scale Factor = 7.874 V/mm

= 0.007874 V/µm
Gap = 300-0-300 µm
Gap Top Scale = 300 µm
Gap Zero Position Volts = -9.75 Vdc
Gap Full Scale input = -9.75 Vdc + (300 mils × 0.007874 V/µm)
= -7.3878 Vdc

Gap Bottom-Scale = Gap Zero Position Volts - (Gap Meter Bottom Scale ×
Transducer Scale Factor)
Example 1

Transducer Scale Factor = 200 mV/mil

Gap = 15-0-15 mil
Gap Bottom Scale = 15 mil
Gap Zero Position Volts = -9.75 Vdc
Gap Bottom Scale input = -9.75 Vdc - (15 mils × 0.200 V/mil)

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= -12.75 Vdc

Example 2

Transducer Scale Factor = 7.874 V/mm

= 0.007874 V/µm
Gap = 300-0-300 µm
Gap Bottom Scale = 300 µm
Gap Zero Position Volts = -9.75 Vdc
Gap Bottom Scale input = -9.75 Vdc - (300 mils × 0.007874 V/µm)
= -12.1122 Vdc

5. Adjust the power supply voltage to match the voltage displayed in the Gap Zero
Position Volts Box. The Gap bar graph display and Current Value Box should both
read 0 mil (0 mm) ±1%.
6. Adjust the power supply voltage to top scale (from step 4) on the Gap bar graph
display. Verify that the Gap bar graph display and Current Value Box readings are
within ±1 % of top scale.
7. Adjust the power supply voltage to bottom scale (from step 4) on the Gap bar graph
display. Verify that the Gap bar graph display and Current Value Box readings are
within ±1% of bottom scale.
8. If the readings do not meet specifications, verify that the input signal is correct. If
the monitor still does not meet specifications or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. See the section “If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in
your hardware manual.
9. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 for all configured channels.

4.1.5.3 1X Amplitude (1X Ampl)

ADVISORY
The Keyphasor signal must be triggering and have a valid rpm value for you
to check this parameter.

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the
I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Use the equation and examples shown below to calculate the full-scale voltage.
Adjust the amplitude of the function generator to the calculated voltage.

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ADVISORY
Use the Transducer Scale Factor displayed in the Scale Factor Box on the
Verification Screen.

Full Scale Voltage = 1X Ampl Meter Top Scale X Transducer Scale Factor
Example 1
1X Ampl Meter Top Scale = 10 mil
Transducer Scale Factor = 200 mV/mil
= 0.200 V/mil
Full Scale = (10 mil × 0.200 V/mil)
= 2.00 Vpk-pk

Vrms = (0.707/2) × (Vpk-pk), for a sine wave input

= (0.707/2) × (2.00 Vpk-pk)
= 0.707 Vrms

Example 2

1X Ampl Meter Top Scale = 200 µm

Transducer Scale Factor = 7.874 V/mm
= 0.007874 V/µm
Full Scale = (200 µm × 0.007874 Vpk-pk/µm)
= 1.5748 Vpk-pk

Vrms = (0.707/2) × (Vpk-pk), for a sine wave input

= (0.707/2) × (1.574 Vpk-pk)
= 0.5566 Vrms

4. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
Verify that the bar graph display and Current Value Box readings are within ±1% of
full scale.
5. If the readings do not meet specifications, verify that the input signal is correct. If
the monitor still does not meet specifications or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. See the section “If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in
your hardware manual.
6. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for all configured channels.

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4.1.5.4 1X Phase

If your test equipment cannot change the phase output to a known value, use the
procedure in 4.1.5.5 “If Your Test Equipment Cannot Change the 1X Phase Output”. If
your test equipment can change the phase output to a known value, use the procedure
in 4.1.5.6 “If Your Test Equipment Can Change the 1X Phase Output”.

4.1.5.5 If Your Test Equipment Cannot Change the 1X Phase Output

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the
I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
4. Attach one channel of the 2-channel oscilloscope to the vibration signal buffered
output and attach the other channel to the associated Keyphasor signal buffered
output to observe both signals simultaneously.
5. Measure the phase. Measure 1X Phase from the leading edge of the Keyphasor
pulse to the first positive peak of the vibration signal. Refer to the figure, which
illustrates a phase of 45°. Verify that the 1X Phase bar graph display and Current
Value Box readings are approximately what you measured. If integration is enabled,
then add 90 degrees to the measured value to obtain the correct reading from the
monitor.

1. 1X vibration signal
2. Keyphasor signal
3. Time
4. 0°
5. One cycle
6. 360°
7. Phase lag = 45°

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Figure 4-14: 1X Phase Measurement Example for 45º Phase Lag

6. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for all configured channels.

4.1.5.6 If Your Test Equipment Can Change the 1X Phase Output

If your test equipment can change the phase output to a known value, use the following
procedure.
1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the
I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
4. Adjust the phase reading for mid-scale. Verify that the bar graph display and
Current Value Box readings are within ±1.5% of mid-scale.
5. If the readings do not meet specifications, verify that the input signal is correct. If
the monitor still does not meet specifications or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. See the section “If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in
your hardware manual.
6. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for all configured channels.

4.1.6 Test OK Limits

The general approach for testing OK limits is for you to input a dc voltage and adjust
the voltage above the Upper OK Limit and below the Lower OK Limit. This will produce a
channel Not OK condition and cause the OK Relay to change state (de-energize). The
test computer displays the Upper OK Limit and Lower OK Limits on the Verification
screen.
1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the
I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Bypass all other configured channels.
4. Adjust the power supply voltage to -7.00 Vdc.

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5. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the monitor OK LED is on and that the Channel
OK State line in the Channel Status section of the Verification screen reads OK.

NOTE
If the Danger Bypass is active, then the BYPASS LED will be on. All other
channels in the rack must be OK or bypassed for the OK relay to energize.

6. Verify that the OK relay on the System Monitor indicates OK (is energized). (See the
appropriate System Monitor manual for more information.)
7. Increase the power supply voltage (more negative) until the OK LED just goes off
(upper limit). Verify that the Channel OK State line on the Verification screen reads
Not OK and that the OK Relay indicates Not OK. Verify that Verification screen
displays an Upper OK Limit voltage that is equal to or more positive than the input
voltage.
8. Adjust the power supply voltage to -7.00 Vdc.
9. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the OK LED comes back on and that the OK relay
energizes. Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status section reads
OK.
10. Gradually decrease the power supply voltage (less negative) until the OK LED just
goes off (lower limit). Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status
section reads Not OK and that the OK Relay indicates Not OK. Verify that the
Verification screen displays a Lower OK Limit voltage that is equal to or more
negative than the input voltage.
11. Adjust the power supply voltage to -7.00 Vdc.
12. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the OK LED comes back on and that the OK relay
energizes. Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status section reads
OK.
13. If you cannot verify any configured OK limit, you must replace the monitor. Refer to
“If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in your monitor hardware manual.
14. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
15. Repeat steps 1 through 14 for all configured channels.
16. Return the bypass switches for all configured channels back to their original
settings.

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4.1.6.1 OK Limits

Table 4-14: Default OK Limits (Assume ±50 mV accuracy for check tolerance)
Transducer Type Lower OK Limit (V) Upper OK Limit (V)
7200 5mm -2.7 to -2.8 -16.7 to -16.8
7200 8mm -2.7 to -2.8 16.7 to -16.8
7200 11mm -3.5 to -3.6 -19.6 to -19.7
7200 14mm -2.7 to -2.8 16.7 to -16.8
3300 5mm -2.7 to -2.8 -16.7 to -16.8
3300 8mm -2.7 to -2.8 -16.7 to -16.8
3300XL 8mm -2.7 to -2.8 -16.7 to -16.8
3300XL 11 mm -2.7 to -2.8 -16.7 to -16.8

4.2 Shaft Absolute Velocity Verification

The following sections describe how to test alarms, verify channels, and test OK limits
for channels that are configured as Shaft Absolute Velocity. You verify the output values
and alarm setpoints by varying the input vibration signal level and verifying that the
Verification screen reports the correct results on the test computer. You can configure
Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration channels for the channel values and alarms shown in
the table below.
Table 4-15: Shaft Absolute Velocity Channel Alarms
Channel Values Over Alarms Under Alarms
Shaft Absolute Direct X
Shaft Absolute 1X X X
Amplitude
Shaft Absolute 1X Phase X X
Direct X
1X Amplitude X X
1X Phase X X

4.2.1 Test Equipment and Software Setup

You can use the following test equipment and software setup as the initial set up that
all the verification procedures require.

4.2.1.1 Test Equipment Setup

For all tests, set the test equipment as specified in the Table. The test equipment outputs
should be floating relative to earth ground.

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Power Supply Function Generator
-6.50 Vdc Waveform: Sine Wave
DC Volts: 0Vdc
Frequency: 100 Hz
Amplitude Level: Minimum (above
zero)

4.2.1.2 Test Equipment Setup for Seismoprobe Sensors

Seismoprobe Sensor Alarm Test Setup

Connect the power supply, function generator, and multimeter to the channel group
terminals of the channel with the polarity as shown in the Figure below to simulate the
transducer signal.

1. Multimeter
2. Function Generator
3. Power Supply
4. Shaft Absolute I/O module terminals
5. 2.49 kΩ resistor

Figure 4-15: Seismoprobe Alarm Test Setup

Set the test equipment as specified in the Section, “Seismoprobe Sensor Test Equipment
Setup”.

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Seismoprobe Sensor Channel Verification Setup

Connect the power supply, function generator, and multimeter to the channel group
terminals of the channel with the polarity as shown in the Figure below to simulate the
transducer signal.

1. Power supply
2. Multimeter
3. Function Generator
4. Power Supply
5. 2.49 kΩ resistor
6. Shaft Absolute I/O module terminals

Figure 4-16: Seismoprobe Channel Verification Setup

Set the test equipment as specified in the Section, “Seismoprobe Sensor Test Equipment
Setup”.

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Seismoprobe 1X Amplitude and Phase Test Setup

Connect the power supply, function generator, Keyphasor multiplier/divider, and

multimeter to the channel group terminals of the channel with the polarity as shown in
the Figure below to simulate the transducer signal.

1. Keyphasor Signal
2. Keyphasor Input
3. 40 kΩ resistor
4. 100 µF capacitor
5. Keyphasor multiplier /divider
6. Function Generator
7. Power Supply
8. 2.49 kΩ resistor
9. Shaft Absolute I/O module terminals
10. Multimeter
11. Power Supply

Figure 4-17: Seismoprobe 1X Amplitude and Phase Test Setup

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Set the test equipment as specified in the Section, “Seismoprobe Sensor Test Equipment
Setup”.

4.2.1.3 Test Equipment Setup for Velomitor Sensors

Velomitor Sensor Alarm Test Setup

Connect the power supply, function generator, and multimeter to the channel group
terminals of the channel with the polarity as shown in the Figure below to simulate the
transducer signal.

1. Multimeter
2. Power Supply
3. Function Generator
4. Shaft Absolute I/O module terminals
5. 2.49 kΩ resistor
6. 10 µF capacitor

Figure 4-18: Velomitor Alarm Test Setup

Set the test equipment as specified in the Section, "Velomitor Sensor Test Equipment
Setup”.

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Velomitor Sensor Channel Verification Test Setup

Connect the power supply, function generator, and multimeter to the channel group
terminals of the channel with the polarity as shown in the Figure below to simulate the
transducer signal.

1. Power Supply
2. Multimeter
3. Function Generator
4. Shaft Absolute I/O module terminals
5. 2.49 kΩ resistor
6. 10 µF capacitor

Figure 4-19: Velomitor Channel Verification Test Setup

Set the test equipment as specified in the Section, "Velomitor Sensor Test Equipment
Setup”.

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Velomitor 1X Amplitude and Phase Test Setup

Connect the power supply, function generator, Keyphasor multiplier/divider, and

multimeter to the channel group terminals of the channel with the polarity as shown in
the Figure below to simulate the transducer signal.

1. Keyphasor Signal
2. Keyphasor Input
3. 40 kΩ resistor
4. 100 µF capacitor
5. Keyphasor multiplier /divider
6. Multimeter
7. Shaft Absolute I/O module terminals
8. Power Supply
9. 4 kΩ resistor
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10. 10 µF capacitor
11. Function Generator

Figure 4-20: Velomitor 1X Amplitude and Phase Test Setup

Set the test equipment as specified in the Section, “Velomitor Sensor Test Equipment
Setup”.

Velomitor Sensor OK Limit Test

Connect the power supply and multimeter to the channel group terminals of the
channel as shown in the figure below to simulate the transducer signal.

1. Multimeter
2. Power supply
3. Shaft Absolute I/O module

Figure 4-21: Velomitor OK Limit Test Setup

Set the test equipment as specified in the Section "Velomitor Sensor Test Equipment
Setup".

4.2.2 Test Alarms

The general procedure for testing alarm setpoints is to use a function generator and
power supply to simulate the Shaft Absolute and Velocity signals. You test the alarm
levels by varying the output from the test equipment and verifying that the Verification
screen reports the correct results on the test computer. You need test only those alarm
parameters that are configured and being used. The general test procedure to verify
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current alarm operation will include simulating a transducer input signal and varying
this signal:
• to exceed over Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm2 Setpoints
• to drop below any under Alert/Alarm 1 and Danger/Alarm 2 Setpoints
• to produce a non-alarm condition
When varying the signal from an alarm condition to a non-alarm condition, you must
consider alarm hysteresis. Adjust the signal well below the alarm setpoint to clear the
alarm.

4.2.2.1 Shaft Absolute Direct (SA Direct)

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, and SIG channel terminals on the
I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Use the formulas in the Section, “Verify Filter Corner Frequencies” to calculate the
verification frequency. Adjust the function generator frequency to the calculated
value.
4. Adjust the function generator amplitude within the setpoint levels on the bar graph
display of the Verification screen.
5. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the
color of the bar graph indicator green, and the Current Value field contains no
alarm indication.
6. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1
setpoint level and wait for 2 to 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the
Current Value Field indicates an alarm.
7. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains
yellow and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
8. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2
setpoint level and wait for 2 to 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the
Current Value Field indicates an alarm.
9. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red
and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
10. Adjust the function generator amplitude below the Over Alarm setpoint levels. If the
non-latching option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator
changes to green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms.
Press the RESET switch to reset latching alarms.
11. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If
the monitor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you
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must replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your
monitor hardware manual.
12. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, and
SIG channel terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK LED comes on and that
the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the OK LED.
13. Repeat steps 1 through 12 for all configured channels.

4.2.2.2 Shaft Absolute 1X Amplitude (SA 1X)

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, SIG, SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel
group terminals on the I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
4. Adjust the function generator amplitude within the setpoint levels on the bar graph
display of the Verification screen.
5. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the
color of the bar graph indicator green, and the Current Value field contains no
alarm indication.
6. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1
setpoint level and wait for 2 to 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the
Current Value Field indicates an alarm.
7. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains
yellow and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
8. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2
setpoint level and wait for 2 to 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the
Current Value Field indicates an alarm.
9. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red
and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
10. Adjust the function generator amplitude below the Over Alarm setpoint levels. If the
non-latching option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator
changes to green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms.
Press the RESET switch to reset latching alarms.
11. Repeat steps 3 through 10 to test the Under Alert/Alarm 1 and Under Danger/Alarm
2 setpoints by adjusting the function generator amplitude to be below the Under
Alarm setpoint levels.
12. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If
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must replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your
monitor hardware manual.
13. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, SIG,
SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel group terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK
LED comes on and that the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the
OK LED.
14. Repeat steps 1 through 13 for all configured channels.

4.2.2.3 Shaft Absolute 1X Phase (SA 1X Ph)

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, SIG, SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel
group terminals on the I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."

NOTE
If you cannot change the phase output, change the phase alarm setpoints to
activate the over and under phase alarms. You must download the setpoints
to the monitor for them to take effect.

3. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
4. Adjust the phase reading within the setpoint levels on the bar graph display of the
Verification screen.

NOTE
The Amplitude must be a minimum of 42.7 mV to produce a valid Phase
reading.

5. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the
color of the bar graph indicator green, and the Current Value field contains no
alarm indication.
6. Adjust the phase reading to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint level and
wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the color of
the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the Current Value
Field indicates an alarm.
7. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains
yellow and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
8. Adjust the phase reading to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint level and
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the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the Current Value Field
indicates an alarm.
9. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red
and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
10. Adjust the phase reading below the Over Alarm setpoint levels. If the non-latching
option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator changes to
green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms. Press the
RESET switch to reset latching alarms.
11. Repeat steps 3 through 10 to test the Under Alert/Alarm 1 and Under Danger/Alarm
2 setpoints by adjusting the function generator phase to be below the Under Alarm
setpoint levels.
12. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If
the monitor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your
monitor hardware manual.
13. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, SIG,
SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel group terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK
LED comes on and that the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the
OK LED.
14. Repeat steps 1 through 13 for all configured channels.

4.2.2.4 Direct

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, SIG, SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel
group terminals on the I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Use the method in Section "Calculating Verification Frequency" to calculate the
verification frequency. Adjust the function generator frequency to the calculated
value.
4. Adjust the function generator amplitude within the setpoint levels on the bar graph
display of the Verification screen.
5. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the
color of the bar graph indicator green, and the Current Value field contains no
alarm indication.
6. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1
setpoint level and wait for 2 to 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the
Current Value Field indicates an alarm.
7. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains
yellow and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.

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8. Adjust the function generator amplitude to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2
setpoint level and wait for 2 to 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify
that the color of the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the
Current Value Field indicates an alarm.
9. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red
and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
10. Adjust the function generator amplitude below the Over Alarm setpoint levels. If the
non-latching option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator
changes to green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms.
Press the RESET switch to reset latching alarms.
11. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If
the monitor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your
monitor hardware manual.
12. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, SIG,
SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel group terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK
LED comes on and that the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the
OK LED.
13. Repeat steps 1 through 12 for all configured channels.

4.2.2.5 1X Phase

1. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, SIG,
SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel group terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK
LED comes on and that the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the
OK LED.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."

NOTE
If you cannot change the phase output, change the phase alarm setpoints to
activate the over and under phase alarms. You must download the setpoints
to the monitor for them to take effect.

3. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
4. Adjust the phase reading within the setpoint levels on the bar graph display of the
Verification screen.

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NOTE
The Amplitude must be a minimum of 42.7 mV to produce a valid Phase
reading.

5. Press the RESET switch on the System Monitor. Verify that the OK LED is on, the
color of the bar graph indicator green, and the Current Value field contains no
alarm indication.
6. Adjust the phase reading to just exceed the Over Alert/Alarm 1 setpoint level and
wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the color of
the bar graph indicator changes from green to yellow and that the Current Value
Field indicates an alarm.
7. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains
yellow and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
8. Adjust the phase reading to just exceed the Over Danger/Alarm 2 setpoint level and
wait for 2 or 3 seconds after the alarm time delay expires. Verify that the color of
the bar graph indicator changes from yellow to red and that the Current Value Field
indicates an alarm.
9. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the color of the bar graph indicator remains red
and that the Current Value Field still indicates an alarm.
10. Adjust the phase reading below the Over Alarm setpoint levels. If the non-latching
option is configured, verify that the color of the bar graph indicator changes to
green and that the Current Value Box contains no indication of alarms. Press the
RESET switch to reset latching alarms.
11. Repeat steps 3 through 10 to test the Under Alert/Alarm 1 and Under Danger/Alarm
2 setpoints by adjusting the function generator phase to be below the Under Alarm
setpoint levels.
12. If you cannot verify any configured alarm, check the configured setpoints again. If
the monitor still does not alarm properly or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. Refer to "If a Channel Fails a Verification Test" in your
monitor hardware manual.
13. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, SIG,
SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel group terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK
LED comes on and that the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the
OK LED.
14. Repeat steps 1 through 13 for all configured channels.

4.2.3 Verify Channel Values

The general procedure for testing these parameters is to use a function generator and
power supply to simulate the velocity signal. The Shaft Absolute Radial Vibration signal
will be zero so that the shaft absolute signal is equal to the integrated velocity signal.

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You verify the channel values by varying the output from the test equipment and
verifying that the Verification screen reports the correct results on the test computer.

4.2.3.1 Shaft Absolute Direct

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, SIG, SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel
group terminals on the I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Use the method in Section “Calculating Verification Frequency” to calculate the
verification frequency. Adjust the function generator frequency to the calculated
value.
4. Use the procedure in Section “Full-Scale Formulas With Integration” to calculate the
full-scale voltage. Adjust the function generator (sine wave) amplitude to the
calculated value.
5. Verify that the bar graph display and Current Value Box readings are within ±1% of
full scale.
6. If the readings do not meet specifications, verify that the input signal is correct. If
the monitor still does not meet specifications or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. See the section “If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in
your hardware manual.
7. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, SIG,
SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel group terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK
LED comes on and that the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the
OK LED.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for all configured channels.

4.2.3.2 Shaft Absolute 1X Amplitude (SA 1X)

ADVISORY
The Keyphasor signal must be triggering and have a valid rpm value for you
to check this parameter.

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, SIG, SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel
group terminals on the I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Use the method in Section “Calculating Verification Frequency” to calculate the
verification frequency. Adjust the function generator frequency to the calculated
value.

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4. Use the procedure in Section “Full-Scale Formulas With Integration” to calculate the
full-scale voltage. Adjust the function generator (sine wave) amplitude to the
calculated value.
5. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
Verify that the bar graph display and Current Value Box readings are within ±1% of
full scale.
6. If the readings do not meet specifications, verify that the input signal is correct. If
the monitor still does not meet specifications or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. See the section “If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in
your hardware manual.
7. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, SIG,
SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel group terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK
LED comes on and that the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the
OK LED.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for all configured channels.

4.2.3.3 Shaft Absolute 1X Phase (SA 1X Ph)

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, SIG, SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel
group terminals on the I/O module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Use the method in Section “Calculating Verification Frequency” to calculate the
verification frequency. Adjust the function generator frequency to the calculated
value.
4. Set the Keyphasor multiplier/divider so that the multiply setting is 001 and the
divide setting is 001.
5. Attach one channel of a 2-channel oscilloscope to the vibration signal buffered
output and attach the other channel to the associated Keyphasor signal buffered
output to observe the 2 signals simultaneously.
6. Measure the phase. You will measure 1X Phase from the leading edge of the
Keyphasor pulse to the first positive peak of the vibration signal. Because the Shaft
Absolute 1X signal comes after integration of the velocity signal, you must add 90°
to the phase measured with the input signal. Refer to Figure 34-8 which illustrates a
phase of 45°. After adding 90°, the phase will be 45° + 90° = 135°. Verify that the 1X
Phase bar graph display and Current Value Box read approximately what you
measured above, plus 90°. Note that 1X means 1 cycle of vibration signal per shaft
revolution.

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1. 1X vibration signal
2. Keyphasor signal
3. Time
4. 0°
5. One cycle
6. 360°
7. Phase lag = 45°

Figure 4-22: 1X Phase Measurement Example for 45° Phase Lag.

7. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, SIG,
SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel group terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK
LED comes on and that the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the
OK LED.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for all configured channels.

4.2.4 Verify Filter Corner Frequencies

The general procedure for testing these parameters is to use a function generator and
power supply to simulate the Velocity signal. You verify the corner frequencies by
varying the output from the test equipment and verifying that the Verification screen
reports the correct results on the test computer.

NOTE
If the channel units are integrated, change the channel configuration to a
non-integrated scale for this test. When the test is complete, return the
channel to its original configuration. You cannot perform this test on the Shaft
Absolute Direct, Shaft Absolute 1X, or 1X values.

1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR, COM, SIG, SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel
group terminals on the I/O module.

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2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Use the formulas in Section "Calculating Verification Frequency" to calculate the
verification frequency. Adjust the function generator frequency to the calculated
value.
4. Use the procedure in Section "Full-Scale Equations Without Integration" to calculate
the full-scale voltage. Adjust the function generator (sine wave) amplitude to the
calculated value.
5. Verify that the Direct bar graph display and the Current Value Box are reading full-
scale.
6. Adjust the function generator frequency to the low-pass filter corner frequency.
Verify that the Direct bar graph display and the Current Value Box are reading
between 65% and 75% of full-scale.
7. Adjust the function generator frequency to the high-pass filter corner frequency.
Verify that the Direct bar graph display and the Current Value Box are reading
between 65% and 75% of full-scale.
8. If the readings do not meet specifications, verify that the input signal is correct. If
the monitor still does not meet specifications or fails any other part of this test, you
must replace the monitor. See the section “If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in
your hardware manual.
9. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the field wiring to the PWR, COM, SIG,
SEIS/A, and SEIS/B channel group terminals on the I/O module. Verify that the OK
LED comes on and that the OK relay energizes. Press the RESET switch to reset the
OK LED.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 for all configured channels.

4.2.4.1 Calculating Verification Frequency

Table "Verification Frequencies" summarizes how to determine the verification frequency

based on the configured low-pass filter and high-pass filter corner frequencies.
Table 4-16: Verification Frequencies
Low-Pass Filter Corner High Pass Filter Corner Verification Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (LPF) Frequency (HPF)
Unconfigured Unconfigured 100

Unconfigured Configured

Configured Unconfigured

Configured Configured

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4.2.4.2 Calculating the Input Voltage for Full Scale

To verify channel values and corner frequencies you must use the following formulas to
calculate the input voltage for Full-scale.

ADVISORY
Use the Transducer Scale Factor displayed in the Scale Factor Box on the
Verification Screen.

Full Scale Equations without Integration

To find the full-scale input voltage with no integration, use the equations in the table
below. To use these equations, the transducer scale factor (TSF) should be in volts and
the TSF and full-scale values should use the same unit system (metric or English). The
transducer scale factor will always be specified as volts per inches/second peak or volts
per millimeters/second pk.
Table 4-17: Full Scale Formulas - No Integration
Units To Input RMS Volts To Input Peak to Peak Volts
ins/s pk (TSF x Full-scale) x 0.707 (TSF x Full-scale) x 2
2
m/s pk (TSF x Full-scale) x 0.707 (TSF x Full-scale) x 2

Example 1:
Transducer Scale Factor = 500 mV (in/s)
= .500 V (in/s)
Full Scale = 0.5 in/s pk
Peak-to-Peak input = 0.500 V (in/s) × 0.5 in/s pk × 2
= 0.5 Vpp

Example 2:
Transducer Scale Factor = 19.69 mV/ (mm/s)
= 0.01969 V/ (mm/s)
Full Scale = 20 mm/s p
Peak to Peak input = 0.01969 V/(mm/s) × 20 mm/s pk × 2
= 0.7876 Vpp

Full Scale Formulas With Integration

Example:
Calculate the input voltage for a channel with the following configuration:

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Transducer Scale Factor = 19.69 mV/(mm/s)
Full Scale = 100 µm pk-pk
HPF = 3 Hz
LPF = 3000 Hz

1. Convert Metric units to English units.

Scale Factor = 19.69 mV/(mm/s) x 25.4 (mm/in)
= 0.500 V/(in/s)
Full-scale = 100 µm / 25.4
= 3.94 mil

2. Calculate the input voltage.

Verification Frequency =

= 94.9 Hz

Input Voltage (Vpk-pk) = (3.94 mil x 0.500 V/(in/s) x 0.2 x 94.9 Hz) / 31.831
= 1.17 Vpk-pk

ADVISORY
The accuracy of the reading will be affected by frequency values less than 20
Hz and setting the LPF value less than 5.7 times that of the HPF.

4.2.5 Test OK Limits

NOTE
If the Danger Bypass has been activated, then the BYPASS LED will be on. All
other channels in the rack must be OK or bypassed for the OK relay to be
energized.

4.2.5.1 For Seismoprobe Sensors

The general procedure for testing OK limits is to disconnect the input. This will produce a
Not OK condition and cause the OK Relay to change state (de-energize).
1. Disconnect the field wiring from the SIG/A channel terminal on the I/O Module.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
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4. Verify that the Channel OK State line on the Verification screen reads Not OK.
5. Reconnect the field wiring for the SIG/A channel terminal on the Monitor I/O Module.
Press the RESET switch and verify that the OK LED comes on and that the OK relay
energizes.
6. Verify that the Channel OK State line on the Verification screen reads OK.
7. If you cannot verify any configured OK limit, go to Section “If a Channel Fails a
Verification Test”.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for all configured channels.

4.2.5.2 Velomitor Test Procedure

The general procedure for testing OK limits is to input a dc voltage and adjust it above
the Upper OK Limit and below the Lower OK Limit. This will produce a Not OK condition
and cause the OK Relay to change state (de-energize). The Verification screen displays
the Upper and Lower OK Limits on the test computer.
1. Disconnect the field wiring from the PWR/B, COM, and SIG/A inputs.
2. Connect the test equipment and run the software as described in the section, “Test
Equipment and Software Setup."
3. Bypass all other configured channels.
4. Adjust the power supply voltage to -7.00 Vdc.
5. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the monitor OK LED is on and that the Channel
OK State line in the Channel Status section of the Verification screen reads OK.
6. Verify that the OK relay on the System Monitor indicates OK (is energized). (See the
appropriate System Monitor manual for more information.)
7. Increase the power supply voltage (more negative) until the OK LED just goes off
(upper limit). Verify that the Channel OK State line on the Verification screen reads
Not OK and that the OK Relay indicates Not OK. Verify that Verification screen
displays an Upper OK Limit voltage that is equal to or more positive than the input
voltage.
8. Adjust the power supply voltage to -7.00 Vdc.
9. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the OK LED comes back on and that the OK relay
energizes. Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status section reads
OK.
10. Gradually decrease the power supply voltage (less negative) until the OK LED just
goes off (lower limit). Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status
section reads Not OK and that the OK Relay indicates Not OK. Verify that the
Verification screen displays a Lower OK Limit voltage that is equal to or more
negative than the input voltage.
11. Adjust the power supply voltage to -7.00 Vdc.

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12. Press the RESET switch. Verify that the OK LED comes back on and that the OK relay
energizes. Verify that the Channel OK State line in the Channel Status section reads
OK.
13. If you cannot verify any configured OK limit, you must replace the monitor. Refer to
“If a Channel Fails a Verification Test” in your monitor hardware manual.
14. Disconnect the power supply and multimeter and reconnect the field wiring to the
PWR/B, COM, and SIG/A inputs. Press the RESET switch and verify that the OK LED
comes on and that the OK relay energizes.
15. Repeat steps 1 through 14 for all configured channels.
16. Return the bypass switches for all configured channels back to their original
settings.

4.2.5.3 OK Limits

Table 4-18: Default OK Limits (Assume ±50 mV accuracy for check tolerance)
Transducer Type Lower OK Limit (V) Upper OK Limit (V)
7200 5mm -2.7 to -2.8 -16.7 to -16.8
7200 8mm -2.7 to -2.8 16.7 to -16.8
7200 11mm -3.5 to -3.6 -19.6 to -19.7
7200 14mm -2.7 to -2.8 16.7 to -16.8
3300 5mm -2.7 to -2.8 -16.7 to -16.8
3300 8mm -2.7 to -2.8 -16.7 to -16.8
3300XL 8mm -2.7 to -2.8 -16.7 to -16.8
3300XL 11 mm -2.7 to -2.8 -16.7 to -16.8

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