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1. 11 Saving and printing data Before switching the device off please save all dimensions measurements results and all settings in the device s non volatile memory for use in analysis future applications or as measurement documentation The length of possible file names depends on the use of upper or lower case letters Note 11 1 Save the file The measurement file currently in use can be saved at any time Press and highlight the File icon using the navigation keys WC cme Menu 61 62 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Highlight the Save file icon and press to confirm the selection An empty editing box appears on the Save file screen enter name of the file to save If the name contains both upper and lower case letters and numbers use Q to cycle through these three options Press and hold down Q while observing the indicator in the top left corner of the editing box The indicator switches between the types of character that can currently be entered upper case lower case or numbers Spaces are entered by pressing Use the data entry keys to enter the file name and press to confirm the entry Measurement files can also be saved on the results screen after measurements have been taken by pressing on the results screen and using the navigation keys to highlight the Save icon Press to confirm the selection An empty editing box a
2. cece eens 17 COMMUTATION une ke ri Getting Started 2 1 0002 ccc 0a See ec area 29 Installing FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN components eenenenenenenneennen 29 Entering dimensions eseneneeneeseneenennseneennennenneennen nennen nennen 29 Measuring Results Horizontal machine alignment 000 c cee eee eee nee 35 1 Preparing the aligriment process sisiva rirni erian eiii iarri ieia 35 2 Checking for SOM TOO en EEE 36 3 Mounting the chain Wpe bracke uses eu 36 4 Mounting the transducer and reflector nennesesennennen 38 5 Connecting TNS translate kn 40 6 Switching on FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN and starting applications 40 7 1 Entering diiensions es sauna a eai eedan i idda iiih iaaiiai dni 41 2 2 laser beam Bgm 44 8 Taking TEASING nennen 48 Ot 10 511 LSCRPEPERRRTPPEITPEREFKIUFERLPEEFTEFEFEFTPRFFILEUTETSUEETHENEEFEREBLIEHEFERLEPFERTLELELTEFEEIPEFEIPETLETERFEFTELEFFEFEITEIFE 50 DO AU IMG TS ACHING nn 53 11 Saving and PUM AA anna un 61 SORE TOOL 2er ee Dear ne ae Measuring and correcting soft foot conditions Contents FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Alignment options ur ee ee ie ae ahead ee 79 Measurementm des susanne reed 79 Upgrading FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN firmware 0 0 0 e cece eee eee eee 87 Upgrading the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer eeeeenseneeneneennen 87 ABpendiX 2 en Deemer Eee 93 R
3. the plug may become damaged Caution Note the white arrow on the blue port Disconnecting the transducer Carefully remove the plug from the computer by grasping the ribbed collar as far forward as possible 6 Switching on FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN and starting applications Enter Press and hold down the key for a few seconds The display LED for the alignment status illuminates and a beep sounds The start screen appears shortly afterwards followed by the dimensions screen for shaft alignment Horizontal machine alignment 7 1 Entering dimensions Machine data and measurements are entered using the grey data entry keys An editing box appears with information about the measurement that must be entered or edited Any missing measurements that are required can be entered directly using the data entry keys Alternatively auto flow mode can be overridden using the key This allows activation of advanced entry mode which can be used to access editing boxes and machine elements using the navigation keys Confirm the entered value by pressing ES The highlighted box moves automatically to the next missing measurement In advanced entry mode the dimensions can also be accessed using the E navigation keys Entered values can then be confirmed by pressing or D Note 41 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook The dimensions to be entered vary according to the machine and the coupling
4. 32 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Points 2 Rotate the shafts to the next measurement position and take a measurement point Three or four measurement values depending on the default settings see Page 24 from the eight possible positions are required for an analysis of the results Measurements can be carried out in any order The results screen opens automatically after all the required measurements points have been taken Results The alignment results with both coupling and foot values are displayed automatically e Optio ie H DI Press to see Options Vertical a cap__ 0 09 E Horizontal Gap RE Offs ns URIE nn The coupling values 1 and foot values 2 are displayed in both horizontal and vertical directions The foot results indicate the foot positions relative to the centre axis of the stationary machine Coupling results are given in the form of gap and offset values If the stationary machine is to the left of the viewer the gap is positive when it opens at the top or away from the viewer The offset is positive if the moving machine on the right is higher or further away from the viewer Positive values in the foot results mean that the machine on the right is higher or further away from the viewer Negative values mean that the machine on the right is lower or closer to the viewer The alignment status is disp
5. Note 65 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Enten n i Press o to open the Print report screen Choose the format of the report connect the printer and print the report as described in the section above The FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer is connected to the printer via the short USB cable and the printer USB cable The printer USB cable is a printer Printer USB i accessory and is available cable USB cable LASER EQUILIGN USB CABLE from most electronics lt retailers PE 11 3 Configure the printer If the measurement report cannot be printed check the printer settings The settings can be configured in the menu Press and use the navigation keys to highlight the Configuration icon Press to confirm the selection The Printer configuration screen opens Use the navigation keys to highlight the Printer configuration icon Once highlighted press to open the Printer configuration options Saving and printing data 67 68 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook 11 4 Available printing options The Printer configuration screen shows the options available Press to select printer HPDeskJet450 AF Use the CA keys to highlight the option that you want to change Press eon A selection window opens with the available settings Press to select to exit Use AKT to select a printer Highlight a printer a
6. abe HESS Coupling results are given in the form of gap and offset values in horizontal and vertical directions Sign convention POSITIVE GAP Opens at the top and away from the viewer Se POSITIVE OFFSET If the machine on the right is higher or further away from the viewer than the machine on the left Note If all four coupling values are within the tolerance the machines do not need to be aligned If no in house standards or specifications from the coupling or machine manufacturer are available the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN system provides a tolerance check shown by an indicator LED and the thumb icon gt LED lights up blue measured alignment within tolerance gt LED lights up red measured alignment outside tolerance In the last two cases the machines must be aligned If the coupling results indicate that the misalignment is too great then the machine must be shimmed vertically and or moved horizontally to align it 51 52 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook 9 3 Tolerances The thumb icon on the display screen shows the degree to which the measured alignment status lies within the tolerance These foot tolerances are calculated from the coupling tolerances The thumb icon indicates whether the alignment is within or outside the tolerance u Within the tolerance Fr P Outside the tolerance The FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN indicator LED provides further information on the tolerance
7. Vice President Services Industrial Aftermarket Department Manager Schaeffler Group Industrial Product Management Date Herzogenrath 28 11 2013 This declaration certifies conformity with Ihe stated directives but does not represent a guarantee of characteristics The safely guidelines in the user manual must be observed FAG Industrial Services GmbH e Kaisersirasse 100 e D 52134 Herzogenrath e Tal 49 2407 9149 99 97 93 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook This page intentionally left blank Index A Active clock 30 48 Advanced mode 11 41 Angular soft foot 71 correcting 78 Application details 25 Auto flow 11 41 Averaging 84 Batteries 13 Battery level 19 Battery replacement 12 Bracket Compact chain type bracket 16 Compact magnetic bracket 16 Brackets 15 C CE compliance 7 CE conformity 97 Chain type bracket 15 mounting 36 Coupling play 35 49 Coupling results 51 D Data management 26 Data storage 9 Default measuring mode 30 Default settings 24 Device settings 18 Display brightness 18 E Editing box 30 42 Electromagnetic compatibility 7 Extend the measurement range 50 59 F File open 27 resume 26 save 27 saving 61 Firmware upgrade 87 H Horizontal Live MOVE 54 mprint 1 nfiniRange 81 nterfaces 9 P classification 7 L Language 21 Laser ANSI standard 8 FDA specification 8 Protection class 2 8 Laser beam centring 45 Laser end 81 Laser safety c
8. conditions or special cases special optional brackets may be required Please ask your local FAG Industrial Services GmbH representative for details N ote 37 Anchor bolt FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook 4 Mounting the transducer and reflector Mounting the transducer 1 Position the transducer on the bracket support rails on the stationary machine left as pictured below as viewed from a normal working position Loosen the yellow locking screws enough to allow the transducer to slide onto the support rails with the transducer cable pointing down towards the shaft 2 Secure the transducer onto the support rails by tightening the yellow locking screws Make sure that the laser can shine over the coupling and is not obstructed in any way Affix the cable to one of the support rails using the cable clip Cable clip Do not tighten the locking screws too much 38 1 Loosen the yellow locking screws and 2 Tightly fasten the locking screws and slide the transducer onto the support attach the cable clip to the support rails rails Horizontal machine alignment Mounting the reflector a Position the reflector on the bracket support rails on the machine on the right moveable The yellow adjustment knob on the front of the reflector is used to set the horizontal angle of the reflected laser beam A rough estimation of this angle must be set before mounting the reflector to allow for rapid and precise ad
9. open the configuration menu i Use the navigation keys to highlight the Details icon When the icon is highlighted press to confirm the selection The Details screen opens The new firmware version on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer is Application names Shaft Alignment now ready to use and Su in j can be found on the Application details screen The current application 91 Keyboard fw ver build the number of LEE EEE reps 7430001 functions installed and j use 4 98 4 196 used further information is also displayed Note 92 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook This page intentionally left blank Appendix Recommended alignment tolerances RPM Metric Imperial mm mils Soft foot All 0 06 mm 2 0 mils Short flexible Good Good couplings ods Offset N S 600 9 0 750 0 19 ef 900 6 0 J 1200 4 0 1500 0 09 1800 3 0 3000 0 06 3600 1 5 6000 0 03 7200 1 0 Angular offset gap 600 15 0 Width of gap per 750 0 13 100 mm coupling diameter 1500 0 07 1800 5 0 E t FR 3000 0 04 13600 3 0 6000 0 03 7200 2 0 continued Appendix 93 94 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Spacer shafts and membrane disc couplings Offset per 100 mm spacer shaft length RPM Metric Imperial mm mils Good amp 600 3
10. 1040 11 as well as the ANSI standard They also comply with the British standard BS 4803 Part 1 to Part 3 and the European industrial standard IEC 825 Lasers in protection class 2 operate at a typical wavelength of 675 nm with a maximum pulse duration of 128 us maximum radiant power of 0 8 mW and maximum radiant energy per pulse of 0 1 uJ No maintenance is required to keep this device in line with the specifications mentioned above gt Never look directly into the laser beam Do not place any lenses or optical glass in the beam path gt The red LED on the transducer illuminates whenever the laser beam is being emitted Operating information Temperature range The permissible temperature range for EQUILIGN and its components is between 0 C and 50 C Higher or lower temperatures can distort the measurement results or damage the components Store the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN system at temperatures between 20 C and 60 C External influences Nearby sources of intense heat or water vapour could deflect the laser beam and affect the accuracy of measurements In practice however this effect rarely occurs at distances up to 1 m If in doubt the laser beam can be shielded from environmental influences during adjustment and measurement As with all optical precision measurement equipment sudden fluctuations in temperature e g direct sunlight could cause FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN to produce false measurements Allow adequate time
11. desired system of units using the OID keys Press to confirm the selection Configuration Highlight the Language menu item using the CID keys and press to confirm the selection Select the required language from the list using the CAKE Enter keys Press Co to confirm the selection Before the chosen language is set a query appears asking whether the system of units and the date and time format should also be changed to match the new language selection Select the action required using the CAD keys and then press ee Note Highlight the Time zone menu item using the CAI keys and press to confirm the selection Select the required time zone using the CAKE keys and confirm your selection by pressing Ge Berlin 1 00 olm When a time zone is opened a box appears displaying the major world cities in that time zone Note Changing the time zone automatically adjusts the time Setthe current date and time by highlighting the relevant option using the CAKE keys Press to confirm the selection Note The date format displayed here can be set via the Date time format option 21 22 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Highlight the date day month or year depending on the display format using the keys Set the highlighted date component using the CID keys Use the key to increase the values and the Ce key to decrease the values Alternatively the date
12. for the FAG Top EQUILIGN components to reach the ambient temperature before taking any measurements A Warning my Note Incident light Protect the lens from strong incident light e g direct sunlight Resistance to water spray and dust The FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer IP 65 the transducer IP 67 and the reflector IP 67 are protected against environmental influences The components are protected against water spray on all sides but should not remain fully submerged in water over long periods As with all waterproof electrical devices the resistance of the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer and its components should be checked regularly This can be carried out during calibration of the system which we recommend be completed every two years Interfaces FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN is fitted with two interfaces one for data transfer to a PC printer and one for data transfer to the transducer Information on data storage As with all electronic memory chips data may be lost or modified under certain circumstances It is therefore advisable to keep a back up copy and printed records of particularly important data FAG Industrial Services GmbH accepts no liability for data lost as a result of improper use incorrect repairs incorrect battery replacement or any other operating errors FAG Industrial Services GmbH accepts no direct or indirect liability for financial losses or claims from third parties resulting from lost or mod
13. is suitable for shaft diameters ranging between 15 mm and 500 mm The bracket covers the full range of diameters limitations are due to the chain length chains of varying lengths are available Mounting instructions can be found in the Horizontal machine alignment chapter on Page 37 Other chain and rail types are available Contact your local representative for details on additional accessories Compact chain type Optional compact magnetic bracket bracket Configuration and data management Configuration The Configuration menu item is used to configure FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN settings regional settings default settings and printer settings It can also be used to open detailed information about the device The Configuration menu can be opened at any time and from any screen With the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer switched on press the key to open the Configuration menu The following screen appears Use the navigation keys to highlight the Config icon When Config is highlighted press to open the Configuration menu Use the navigation keys to highlight the required configuration menu items Configuration 17 18 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Device settings To open the Device settings screen highlight the Device settings menu item using the navigation keys and then press to confirm the selection The possible settings are displayed These are brightness keyboard beep p
14. now be followed in real time on the display screen 10 2 1 Start horizontal Live MOVE On the results screen press ED The Results Options screen opens Ku Press to see Options tions Use the navigation keys to highlight the Move icon then press to confirm the selection A screen opens to angle the shaft at any 45 position to the transducer Horizontal machine alignment 10 2 2 Rotate shaft into a 45 position Rotate the shaft into any 45 position 10 30 1 30 4 30 or 7 30 position as viewed from the coupling towards the transducer Angle ok please wait or press to cont i E ac le Angle in range If the laser is centred and the shaft is rotated into one of the green sectors then the screen to select the direction of movement will open automatically Use the be keys to highlight Horizontal for horizontal machine movement Press to confirm the selection Live MOVE starts immediately 55 56 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Move in progress press to stop 10 2 3 Loosen bolts and move the machine as shown Loosen the foot anchor bolts and move the machine feet in the direction of the yellow arrows taking note of the thumb icon on the display screen The movement changes the arrow size automatically Watch the display screen carefully to ensure that the sides of the machine and direction of movement match The thumb icon on the display
15. or the soft foot measurement report results corrections tolerances and soft foot measurements The following report types are available Complete report this menu item is used to print a complete report that includes machine graphics and measurement results in both numerical and graphical format Text report this menu item is used to print a report in text format gt Graphical report this menu item is used to print the results in a graphical format Getting started Getting started Installing FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN components 1 Prepare the machines disconnect and take all necessary safety precautions 2 Mount the brackets the transducer and the reflector The transducer should be mounted on the left coupling half stationary machine 3 Connect the transducer cable to the blue port on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer and switch on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer by pressing and holding the ee key The LEDs light up and a there is a short beep Shortly afterwards the dimensions screen is displayed Entering dimensions Enter all the required machine data and dimensions using the data entry keys Transducer laser 29 Reflector prism Stationary machine Moving machine FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer 30 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook An editing box appears with information about the machine data that must be entered or edited E
16. screen and the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN LED show the alignment status while the machine is being moved Never attempt to move the machine with heavy blows from a sledgehammer as this will not only damage the measurement components but also lead to bearing damage on the machine Adjustable screws on the machine or other mechanical hydraulic aids are not only more convenient to use but also protect the materials Move in progress press to stop If a laughing smiley appears or if the smiley converts into an OK icon the alignment A Caution Horizontal machine alignment status is within the tolerance Press Ge to confirm the alignment status after alignment correction 10 2 4 Tighten foot anchor bolts Tighten the foot anchor bolts and check the results on the screen one more time If tightening the foot anchor bolts changes the results check the machine for soft foot or funnel shaped washers If necessary carry out the measurement again If the values are correct press the key to save the measurement results 10 2 5 Measure again after MOVE machine within tolerance As the machine has been moved previous measurement results are no longer valid Once the MOVE process is complete highlight OK and press to confirm the selection The measurement mode is initialised on confirmation If necessary centre the laser beam and take another set of measurements The machines are aligned if the results a
17. the memory stick should be empty to prevent updates from being launched accidentally H Note 69 70 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Press to save the selected measurement file as a PDF file Highlight the required paper size using the CAI keys Press es Change the paper orientation to Portrait for a vertical layout or Landscape for a er horizontal layout using ER orentaton Gace eins Switch b using the ia Press E er and etween the options for two of the settings Paper and Orientation on gt keys For example when Paper is highlighted use the Se keys to switch between the options for A4 and Letter my Note Soft foot Soft foot The term soft foot refers to a machine foot lifting up from the base when its bolt is loosened Possible causes include The contact surfaces on the machine foot and base are not parallel Deformed machine feet deformed housing External forces pipe connections etc vvevv Inaccurate shimming soiled rusty machine feet gt If too many shims are placed under one machine foot they may act as a spring assembly a maximum of four to five shims should be used Possible consequences include increased vibrations bearing damage from strain in the housing or premature machine failure Soft foot should be eliminated before making any alignment The FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN soft foot function reduces the tim
18. 0 750 0 25 1500 0 12 1800 1 0 3000 0 07 3600 0 5 6000 0 03 7200 0 3 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN technical data Computer CPU Memory Display LED indicators Power supply External interface Safety class Temperature range Dimensions Weight CE conformity Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz 64 MB RAM 32 MB flash Type TFT transmissive suitable for sunlight black white backlit LED display Integrated light sensor for automatic adjustment of display brightness according to lighting conditions longer operation time Resolution 320 x 240 pixels Dimensions 3 5 inches 8 9 cm diagonal Keyboard navigation keys back key delete key menu key alpha numeric keyboard with additional function keys dimensions measurements results soft foot and Live MOVE Multi colour indicator LED for laser beam adjustment and alignment status Multi colour indicator LED for battery rechargeable battery charge level Batteries 5x 1 5 V IEC LR6 AA Operating time typically nine hours based on an operating cycle consisting of 33 measurement 33 data processing and 33 standby USB host USB slave power charge cable RS232 serial for transducer Shock proof dust and water spray resistant IP 65 Relative humidity 10 to 90 Operating 10 C to 50 C storage 20 C to 60 C Approx 220 x 165 x 45 mm 742g CE requirements for electrical equipment 73 23 EEC and electromagnetic compatibility 2004
19. 108 EC are fulfilled continued Appendix 95 96 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Transducer Details Laser Detector Inclinometer Reflector Details Transport case Details Measurement principle coaxial reflected laser beam Safety class IP 67 resistant to dust and immersion in water Protection from ambient light yes Storage temperature 20 C to 80 C Operating temperature 0 C to 55 C Dimensions approx 107 x 70 x 49 mm Weight approx 177 g Type Ga Al As diode laser Typical wavelength 675 nm red visible Safety class Class 2 FDA 21 CFR 1000 and 1040 Beam power lt 1 mW Safety instruction Do not look into the laser beam Measurement range any dynamically extendable U S Patent 6 040 903 Resolution 1 micrometre Accuracy average gt 98 Measurement range 0 360 Resolution lt 1 Type 90 roof prism Accuracy average gt 99 Safety class IP 67 resistant to dust and immersion in water Storage temperature 20 C to 80 C Operating temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions approx 100 x 41 x 35 mm Weight approx 65 g Standard ABS Case dimensions approx 500 x 410 x 140 mm Weight including all standard parts approx 4 1 kg Appendix EC Declaration of Conformity un dp Fac EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance with EC Machinery Directive 2006 42 CE and EMC Directive 2004 108 CE en We hereby declare that the product des
20. FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN Operating handbook SCHAEFFLER WK amp FAG Imprint Imprint FAG Industrial Services GmbH Kaiserstra e 100 52134 Herzogenrath Germany Telephone 49 0 2407 9149 66 Fax 49 0 2407 9149 59 Email industrial services schaeffler com Website www schaeffler com services All rights reserved No part of the documentation or software may be reproduced in any form or processed duplicated or distributed using electronic systems without our written consent Please note that the designations and brand names of the various companies used in the documentation are generally protected by trademark brand and patent laws Original user manual 27 09 2013 FAG Industrial Services GmbH CE FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook This page intentionally left blank Contents BNC ae Sales cee AI ee Gene eee e EEEE 1 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN package 00 c cece eee eee eee eee 5 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN scope of delivery nseneeensenennenensenneennennn 5 Safety informa tion 2 22322 ee een 7 Operating Information ccccsscxssszecsnessoncer lt ansonssnranenusdassageaanassneoonaepassasnedbannnecuedssqasagecsnasasecse renee 8 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN overview 2 00 eee eee eee eee veel FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN keyboard at a glance Power supply Transducer Reflector Compact chain type bracket 6 Configuration and data management 2
21. GN computer in the usual way as described in the Getting started chapter Centre the laser beam as described in chapter 7 2 5 Laser beam adjustment on Page 45 Rotate the shaft so that the transducer and reflector are either positioned at 3 o clock or 9 o clock Enter the machine dimensions and then press If the laser beam is not correctly centred the following screen appears The Soft foot screen can also be accessed via the menu Press the ens key 72 and then use the navigation keys to highlight the Soft fei Enter foot icon Press Co to confirm the selection Centre the laser beam as described in chapter 7 2 5 Laser beam adjustment on Page 45 or follow the instructions on screen Soft foot Follow the instructions on screen to centre the laser beam In this example the instructions on screen show that must be pressed in order to open the laser beam adjustment help screen After pressing the laser beam adjustment help screen opens If soft foot has been measured in the order specified then the laser beam Se adjustment help screen appears automatically and does not need to be opened Note Follow the instructions on screen and adjust the laser beam by rotating the adjustment screw or the yellow adjustment knob DIM YE ress to measure indicated foot ER pe Faser PEARY et ra et IE MOVABLE BY Centre the laser beam and
22. IGN_UPGRADE_v1_20_2854 _ firmware eq3 __jupgrade eq3 version txt 87 88 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook 2 Upgrade the firmware Use the memory stick and the short FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN USB cable to upgrade firmware No PC is required during the upgrade Before starting the upgrade make sure that the memory stick contains the following files Open the directory on the d EQUILIGN_UPGRADE_v 1_20_2854 memory stick to see the files i firmware eq3 and further directories it L upgrade eq3 contains version txt a Press to switch on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer Wait for the dimensions screen to open Before continuing with the upgrade make sure that the battery is at least 50 charged If not first recharge the battery to full power for rechargeable batteries or replace all five AA batteries simultaneously for non rechargeable batteries Note To check the battery charge level Press Ww gt Use the navigation keys to highlight the Configuration icon Press confirm the selection gt Use the navigation keys to highlight the Device settings icon in the configuration menu Press Ge to confirm the selection The current battery charge level is shown on this screen Press to switch to previous window Entan to FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN firmware upgrade b Insert the short FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN USB cable into the grey USB port on the FAG Top Laser EQU
23. ILIGN computer c Once it has been checked connect the FAG memory stick to the short USB cable d A message appears saying new firmware is available and that the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer must be re started Machine dimensions an _j There is a new device firmware upgrade found on a USB memory stick To start an update please save all your data then press and hold the Enter key until the device resets Please ensure that the USB memory stick is plugged in ok 9 e When the message shown above appears press and hold to restart the computer The display will also switch off f After a short time approx 10 seconds the upgrade process starts automatically The computer beeps and the alignment status indicator LED flashes when the process starts 89 90 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Do not turn the devic off Flashing firmware Do NOT remove the memory stick from the computer and do NOT switch the computer off during the upgrade duration approx 4 minutes g Shortly before the upgrade process ends the screen below appears The dimensions screen is displayed shortly afterwards Do not turn the ae Flashing user files area my Note FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN firmware upgrade h Once the dimensions screen has appeared press en Use the navigation keys to highlight the Configuration icon When the icon is highlighted press to
24. ase you can extend the measurement range during measurement See the Alignment options chapter Extend measurement range section on page 50 10 4 3 Approaching zero value Note the thumb icon and computer LEDs Move the machine so that the values displayed for both machine ends approach zero value The colour of the computer LED changes from red poor alignment to green good alignment 10 4 4 Soft foot The effect of the MOVE function is affected by soft foot on the machine resulting in the machine changing its position every time the bolts are loosened and tightened For this reason make sure to eliminate any soft feet before starting the alignment process 10 4 5 Do the measurement values deteriorate after alignment Possible causes gt Brackets mounted incorrectly gt Brackets used to help rotate the shaft Significant play between couplings Soft foot can lead to positioning errors meaning measurements need to be taken again Loosened foot anchor bolts Yellow locking screws on the transducer loosened or reflector not secured gt Fluctuation in temperature Has the machine only recently been shut down gt Mounting Have the laser and transducer been switched Mounting Has the transducer been rotated 180 when mounted cable pointing upwards Any vibrations my Note 59 60 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook This page intentionally left blank Saving and printing data
25. can also be set using the data entry keys Highlight the required data component and directly enter the new value using the data entry keys The editing box appears as soon as the first key is pressed Note The time format displayed here can be set via the Date time format option Switch between the hours and minutes using the Folter Set the highlighted time component using the CAI keys Use the C4 key to increase the values and the Cy key to decrease the values Alternatively the time can also be set using the data entry keys Highlight the required time component and directly enter the new value using the data entry keys The editing box appears as soon as the first key is pressed Enter a value and press or t to confirm the entry Press to change date time format mm G p lt Time Highlight the Date time format menu item and press ED This opens a selection menu with the Date format and Time format menu items Select a menu item from the pull down menu using the CAKE keys Under Time format you can select whether the time is displayed in the 12 hour or 24 hour format Confirm your selection by pressing E Under Date format you can select whether the date is displayed as dd mm yyyy or mm dd yyyy Configuration 23 24 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Default settings To open the Default settings screen use the navigation keys to highlight the Default settings
26. cient to determine the alignment status You can find information about static measurement mode default in the Alignment options chapter on Page 79 Note Horizontal machine alignment If coupling play torsion play is suspected rotate the shafts once in the direction of operation before measurement Rotate the shaft or coupling end on which e the reflector is mounted Ensure force is acting permanently on the coupling Covering the coupling with adhesive tape can prevent torsion play when the Note shaft is rotating 8 1 Rotate shaft To measure rotate the shaft to the first measurement position Measurements can only be taken if the sector in which the shaft was rotated is highlighted Press to take the first measurement point The sector is then marked in black to show that a measurement has already been taken in this sector Points 0 After taking the measurement rotate the shaft into the next sector and repeat the process In this example the ge Invalid angle range transducer is in a sector Laser READY BE Ka marked in black No measurement can be taken at this angle Points 2 49 50 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook In active clock measurement mode the electronic inclinometer in the transducer is active and automatically sets the shaft rotation angle 5 Make sure that you do NOT touch the measurement components transducer Not
27. cribed below is in conformity with the applicable health and safety requirements of the EC Directive in terms of its design and type and in the execution we have brought into circulation This declaration shall cease to be valid if any modification is made to the product without our agreement Product description Shaft Alignment System Product name FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN Applicable harmonised standards Directive 2004 108 EG OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Directive 2006 95 EG OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits DIN EN 61326 1 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC VDE 0843 20 1 requirements Part 1 General requirements IEC 61326 1 2005 German version EN 61326 1 DIN EN 61326 2 2 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC VDE 0843 20 2 2 requirements Part 2 2 Particular requirements Test configurations operational conditions and performance criteria for portable test measuring and monitoring equipment used in low voltage distribution systems IEC 61326 2 2 German version EN 61326 2 2 Signatures tags K 1 gt h J i 1 a Dipl Ing Armin es Dipl Ing Oliver Massa
28. described Rotate the shafts and press to take measurement values at each of the required measurement positions The computer considers the laser beam readjustment in all further alignment calculations Alignment options 83 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook The message Laser end is displayed if the reflected laser beam does not strike the detector This situation arises when machines are extremely misaligned or if the measurement paths are too long No measurements can be taken while this message is displayed Note Averaging In certain alignment situations the average must be taken from a high number of measurement values to reach the level of accuracy required Particular cases include industrial facilities that are exposed to increased machinery vibrations An increased average also improves accuracy when measuring plain bearings white metal bearings and journal bearings The number of individual measurements needed for the averaged measurement is set on the Measurement Options screen Press to open the menu Use the navigation keys to highlight the Measurement mode icon on the menu screen and press to confirm the selection The Measurement Options screen opens Use the navigation keys to highlight the Averaging icon then press to confirm the selection re ne Points 0 The setting options for calculating the average range from 0 4 secon
29. ds smallest value to 1 6 seconds largest value Calculating an average is possible in the static measurement mode The selected setting for the average is also valid for measuring soft foot and for Live MOVE If a higher average is selected e g 1 6 seconds more time and patience must be exercised when taking the measurements to allow the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer to catch up with machine movement MOVE In this instance it takes 1 6 seconds to take each measurement needed to update the graphical format Alignment options Note 85 86 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook This page intentionally left blank FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN firmware upgrade Upgrading FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN firmware Upgrading the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer Use the enclosed FAG USB memory stick to update FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN firmware 5 Check our website to see if you own the latest version www schaeffler com services If you have any questions please contact our support team Note Old FAG memory sticks must be disposed of in accordance with the WEEE Directive Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Do not dispose of memory sticks in household waste m 1 Download the latest upgrade from the Schaeffler website The file available for download is a zip file Download the file to any directory desired e g C temp Extract the file and copy the resulting files to the FAG memory stick EQUIL
30. e reflector and chain type bracket Use the shaft to start its own rotation do not use the chain type bracket to help gain momentum The shafts should be rotated in the normal direction of operation In continuous measurement mode rotating the shafts or pressing the enter key begins measurement even if the laser beam is not adjusted to strike the centre of the crosshairs exactly 8 2 Laser end or Laser off Extend the measurement range The Laser end or Laser off messages indicate that the laser has drifted out of the measurement range of the detector and no measurement values are being taken You can also use the optional Extend measurement range function which is described in detail on page page 81 The Extend measurement range option is only available in active clock and static E measurement modes Note 9 Results The alignment results are opened automatically once the set number of measurement points has been taken Press to take a point Laser READY If in active clock mode the number of measurement points has been set to four Points 2 the results can be accessed after three measurement points have been taken by pressing 22 Horizontal machine alignment 9 1 Alignment results in vertical and horizontal directions The vertical foot results show that the back feet on the right hand machine sf Biel e must be raised with a offs 0 1 hip ru a ear 0 45 mm shim
31. e required to eliminate soft foot to only a few minutes as the only task is to loosen each individual foot screw If as a result the foot and the entire machine move upwards there is a case of soft foot This movement is recorded by the computer Soft foot can be eliminated using shims Parallel soft foot Angular soft foot One or two machine feet The contact surface of the foot are too short or too long is at an angle to the base there The machine tilts diagonally is only partial contact Feeler Parallel soft foot is corrected gauges must be used to ascertain by shimming ONE of the the direction of inclination feet that is too short Angular soft foot is corrected with a wedge or by machining the surface of the foot FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Measuring and correcting soft foot conditions There are three different types of soft foot parallel angular and induced soft foot In some instances soft foot is a combination of two or more types Checking for soft foot is part of the preparatory work for alignment measurements Any machine to be measured typically has four feet in an approximately square formation If a machine has six feet the measurement should be conducted in two parts first the four feet to the front and then the four feet to the rear Soft a foot is only measured on machines that are defined as movable and have been Note provided with dimensions Start up the FAG Top Laser EQUILI
32. e transducer also contains an electronic inclinometer with a resolution better than 1 for measuring the shaft rotation angle There are two indicator LEDs on the front of the transducer a green LED for indicating beam adjustment and a red LED to indicate when the laser is switched on The transducer is powered by the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer via a cable that is also used to transfer measurement data The transducer is protected against environmental influences IP 67 The internal optics and electronics are sealed to prevent any possible contamination However the transducer lens must be kept clean Use the lens cleaning cloth provided or a fine dusting brush such as those normally used to clean other optical devices Keep the dust cap on when the transducer is not in use Avoid polishing the lens too vigorously to prevent irreparable damage to the anti reflective coating Do not remove the six smaller housing screws sealing the housing under any circumstances This can lead to misalignment of the laser Warranty claims are void if the housing is opened The calibration of the transducer should be checked every two years as indicated by the coloured label on the transducer Please contact our support centre for calibration checking gt Never look directly into the laser beam A Caution a Note A Warning FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN overview Reflector The reflector is mounted on the shaft or the coupli
33. ecommended alignment tolerances enenenenennemeeeseneennen 93 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN technical data 000 2 cee 95 LE COMMON TY GOSS TOM oye ccsn ceorsnans on cevecesdoanniunatepetaenueuistadedn cepceabesataanaeyaenerniae eee 97 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN packages FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN package FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN scope of delivery LASER EQUILIGN CASE FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN case LASER EQUILIGN DEVICE FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer incl batteries and computer stand LASER EQUILIGN TRANS FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN transducer incl dust cap and transducer cable LASER EQUILIGN CASE LASER EQUILIGN DEVICE LASER EQUILIGN TRANS LASER EQUILIGN REFLECT FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook LASER EQUILIGN REFLECT Reflector incl dust cap Chain type bracket Please note that there are two pieces in the package LASER EQUILIGN PC CABLE PC cable for FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN LASER EQUILIGN USB CABLE FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN USB cable FAG USB memory stick for firmware upgrade Lens cleaning cloth LASER TAPE Tape measure mm inch FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN pocket guide LASER EQUILIGN PC CABLE LASER TAPE Safety information The FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN system must only be used for the alignment and calibration of machines in an industrial environment Care must be taken to ensure that the device is not subjected to mechanical knocks FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN must only be operated by trained
34. ed box moves automatically to the next missing measurement 7 1 4 RPM The default value is 1500 If this value needs to be edited highlight the value using the navigation keys Press ee to open the editing box Change the value using the data entry keys 7 1 5 Distance from centre of coupling to front feet machine on the right This is the distance from the centre of the coupling to the feet of the machine on the right that are nearest to the coupling 7 1 6 Distance from front feet to rear feet machine on the right This is the distance between the front feet and the rear feet of the machine on the right my Note 43 44 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook 7 2 Laser beam adjustment When all of the required values have been entered the measurement screen appears automatically Please move the laser dot to the A centre by rotating prism ac adj ustment Points knobs The transducer and the reflector must be arranged so that the laser beam strikes the reflector and is reflected back into the transducer Never look directly into the transducer when the laser is switched on Danger of laser radiation Horizontal machine alignment 7 2 1 Remove the transducer dust cap The laser beam is now on Leave the other dust cap on the reflector so that the laser beam is visible on it If the laser does not strike the reflector hold a white sheet of paper in front of the reflector to locate the la
35. he internal inclinometer in the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN transducer is deactivated Position the clock hour hand on the screen in the corresponding shaft position Move the clock hour hand to the next 45 position by pressing the navigation keys SER Points 0 Press to take the first measurement point Rotate the shaft in the normal direction of operation to the next measurement position Make sure that the shaft is placed exactly in a 45 position Use the navigation keys to move the clock hour hand into the corresponding shaft position on the display screen Press ee to take the next measurement point If machine conditions at a certain shaft position mean that no measurement can be taken use the navigation keys to bypass the corresponding measurement position on the display screen my Note Alignment options At least three measurement points must be taken at a 90 rotation angle It is advisable to take more measurement points over a larger rotation angle Press to take a point Points 3 Once measurement is complete press the a key to display the results Extending the measurement range InfiniRange Gross misalignment of shafts or a small angular misalignment over a large distance can lead to the laser drifting out of the detector measurement range during measurement The message Laser end or Laser off appears on the screen In this case the Extend measurement range func
36. housing can be loosened with a quarter turn of a 7 mm screwdriver When the screw comes loose lift off the cover of the battery housing and remove the batteries Dispose of used batteries in accordance with applicable regulations Z 3 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN overview The charge level of the battery is displayed under the Device settings menu item Ente the Configuration menu item Press E to confirm the selection and then highlight the Device settings option in the configuration menu by using the navigation keys Press S to confirm the selection The device settings are displayed Press to switch to previous window Auto 4 a Reyboard beep Off ao arg Power scheme Cong ie m Battery level 38 Resume policy Always resume We recommended using five alkaline manganese AA size batteries IEC LR6 for the standard computer Note the battery polarity when inserting the batteries alternating FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN user manual Transducer The transducer contains a laser diode that emits a beam of red light wavelength 675 nm The beam becomes visible when it hits a surface It is emitted with a diameter of approx 5 mm The same housing also contains a position detector that measures the exact position of the laser beam as the shafts are rotated This component is a biaxial analogue photoelectric semiconductor position detector with a resolution of 1 um Th
37. ified data Safety information my Note FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook This page intentionally left blank FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN overview FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN overview FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN keyboard at a glance The FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer has five function keys gt The Dimensions key opens the dimensions screen gt The Measurement key opens the measurement screen gt a The Results key opens the alignment results gt e The Soft foot key activates the soft foot measurements gt The Live MOVE key activates Live MOVE mode Monitoring of corrective movements in real time The Up key has several functions On the Dimensions screen it is used to The auto flow function switch between the auto flow and advanced modes On the Measurement and guides the operator step Results screen it can open the measurement and results options or return to the by step to the alignment previous screen paca wha E key The CLR Clear key deletes data that has been entered incorrectly is used to navigate through the auto flow In advanced mode ia C Y The navigation keys are used to navigate through the Z S individual steps must individual program steps be specifically selected gt Er The On Off Enter key is used to turn on the computer confirm entered values and open the highlighted menu items On the Results screen it can be used to open the resul
38. justment on the detector surface Check the position of the yellow adjustment knob The back of the yellow adjustment knob must be flush with the arrow marker on the housing b Put the mounted locking lever on the side of the reflector in the vertical open position Slide the reflector onto the bracket support rails that are mounted on the moveable machine as shown on the right Secure the reflector to the support rails by returning the lever to the horizontal position The transducer and reflector should be at the same height and as low as possible but must still allow the laser beam to shine over the coupling Make sure that the transducer and reflector are in line with each other If necessary loosen the brackets and rotate into the correct position Retighten the brackets before continuing Arrow marker Cc ES MM Move the adjustment knob to sit flush with the arrow marker Too high Too low Locking lever Locking lever open vertical position Attach the reflector locking lever in horizontal position The adjustment knob allows fine adjustments to be made 39 40 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook 5 Connecting the transducer Insert the plug of the transducer cable into the blue port on the top of the computer housing Turn the plug so that the arrow matches up with the white arrow on the blue port to ensure the plug is orientated correctly otherwise the contact pins inside
39. lass 8 LED Alignment status 11 46 Battery charge level 11 Lens cleaning cloth 14 Live MOVE horizontal 54 vertical 58 M Marking for distance measurement 42 Measurement mode 48 79 Measurement reports printing 64 Memory stick 69 Index 99 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook P U Parallel soft foot 71 Units 20 correcting 78 USB cable 65 88 PDF file 69 USB memory stick 88 Power supply v setting 19 AEE G Vertical Live MOVE 58 Printing options 68 W R WEEE Directive 87 Reflector 15 mounting 39 Regional settings 20 Resume 26 28 Resume policy 20 S Safety symbols 7 Save 27 Saving 61 Scope of delivery 5 Shimming 53 Sign convention 51 Soft foot 71 angular 71 measuring 72 parallel 71 Spacer shaft 94 Static measurement mode 80 100 Symbols 7 T Technical data 95 Temperature range 8 Time zone 21 Tolerance icon 33 Tolerances 52 93 Tolerance table 52 93 Transducer calibrating 14 connecting 40 disconnecting 40 mounting 38 Index FAG Industrial Services GmbH Kaiserstrasse 100 52134 Herzogenrath Germany Tel 49 0 2407 9149 66 Fax 49 0 2407 9149 59 industrial services schaeffler com www schaeffler com services Support Tel 49 0 2407 9149 99 support is schaeffler com 101 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook This page intentionally left blank 102
40. layed using the tolerance icon Getting started Thumbs up icon the alignment status LED lights up blue measured values within good tolerances ien Thumbs down icon the alignment status LED lights up red measured values outside tolerances LIGN 33 34 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook This page intentionally left blank Horizontal machine alignment Horizontal machine alignment 1 Preparing the alignment process Before you use the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN system prepare the machine as follows Before starting any work disconnect the machine so that it cannot be activated accidentally a Stable and flat base A solid and stable base is required to obtain correct lasting alignment of the machine b Machine mobility If the machine to be moved is standing directly on the base it cannot be lowered for alignment correction It is therefore advisable to insert 2 mm shims under the feet of the machine before commencing alignment Adjustable screws or hydraulic aids are recommended for any movement c Rigid couplings Rigid couplings must be loosened before alignment so that the alignment conditions are not negatively affected d Torsion play axial play Torsion play on the coupling should be avoided Axial shaft play up to 3 mm has no significant effect on measurement results though it may affect machine operation e Soft foot When the fixing sc
41. m The files are arranged according to date and time of creation This order cannot be changed Highlight the file you want to open using the CAI keys and then press ED To delete an existing file highlight the file using the CAI keys and press the key On the next screen highlight Yes using the ICD keys Press to confirm deletion To rename an existing file highlight the file using the 4 70 C gt keys enter the new file name using the data entry keys and press ce to confirm the change Note Save file this option is used to save the current file If the file is new and currently unnamed use the data entry keys to enter the new data name in the editing box If the file name already exists the editing box appears with the existing file name highlighted Press to confirm the selection 27 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Press ee to confirm the file name You can store up to 100 measurement files Note New file this menu item appears in the file menu if the resume policy in device settings is set to Automatic Resume this menu item appears in the data menu instead of New file if the resume policy in device settings is set to Manual This menu item is used to automatically open the last file that was used before the computer was turned off Print report this menu item is used to print the measurement report
42. nd press to confirm the selection EpsonSytlusColorGeneric gt HP PSC750 HPDeskJet350C J HPDeskJet3940 HPDeskle LASER EQUILIGN USB CABLE Grey USB connection Saving and printing data Measurement files can also be saved directly as PDF files by selecting the PDF file option which enables files to be shared immediately and printed by any printer compatible with Windows Use the 4 XV 70 keys to highlight PDF file on the top line of the printer selection CanonBJC 85 gt Epson24PinGeneric I Epson9PinGeneric I rtarnntteleegalaenmn If PDF file is selected Enter x press Co to confirm the selection Selecting this printer configuration saves the measurement report as a PDF file when printing If the selected printer configuration is PDF file measurement reports from FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN can be saved directly as PDF files Select one of the printing options that was described in section 11 2 On the Print report screen use the CAI keys to highlight the required report format e printing the meantime you may continue your egins In normal work with the device Before confirming the saving process ensure that the short FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN USB cable is inserted in the grey FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN USB connection and a FAG memory stick is connected to the short cable The FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN directory on
43. ng half of the machine that is to be moved It reflects the laser beam back into the position detector as the shafts are rotated The locking lever is moved to the horizontal position to hold the reflector in place on the supporting rails The reflector is adjusted by changing its vertical position and horizontal angle adjustment screw adjustment knob so that the beam is reflected directly back into the transducer The reflector must be kept clean Use the lens cleaning cloth provided or a fine dusting brush such as those normally used to clean other optical devices Avoid rubbing the reflective surface too vigorously as this can lead to irreparable AN damage to the anti reflective coating Keep the dust cap on when the reflector is not in use Caution Red LED Illuminates when transducer and laser are switched on Green LED Indicates the laser adjustment Vertical position Measure mark centre Housing mark centre of supporting rails of supporting rails adjustment screw E D E IP 67 housing 15 AaS AERTS gS ERICH en Se O EXPOSUR SO Scratch resistant lens Locking screw Power data cable 90 roof prism Adjustment knob for horizontal Locking lever angular adjustment FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN user manual Compact chain type bracket Compact and lightweight the chain type bracket provides sturdy support for the measurement components This easy to mount holding device
44. nter the machine data using the data entry keys and confirm the entry by pressing the key The highlighted box moves automatically to the next empty field and a corresponding message appears Repeat this process until all the required dimensions have been entered The following dimensions must be entered Distance from transducer sensor laser to reflector prism Distance from transducer sensor laser to centre of coupling Coupling diameter default is 100 mm This default value can be changed see the Default settings section on Page 24 4 RPM see the Default settings section on Page 24 5 Distance from centre of coupling to front feet machine on the right 6 Distance from front feet to back feet machine on the right When all of the required dimensions have been entered the measurement screen appears automatically p The dimensions screen can be reopened at any time using the em key Measuring The measurement mode described here is active clock mode In this mode E measurements are taken at any three or four points in the eight available sectors Both active clock and static are default measurement modes Note Remove the dust cap from the transducer and centre the laser beam on the dust cap of the reflector If the dust cap is on the message Laser off will appear on the screen and the indicator LED for the alignment status on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer will light up in red Do not look in
45. on Press to confirm the selection The Print report screen opens tolerances and soft foot measurements FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN offers three different printing options Use the CA Ka keys to highlight the required format In this example the print option to print a complete report has been selected containing both graphics and text The selected printer is visible in the header in this case HPDeskJet450 Make sure that the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer is connected to the printer via a USB cable and that the printer is fully configured Follow section 11 3 Printer configuration if it is not configured Press to print the measurement report for the selected measurement file Press to print complete report isch nme the meantime you may continue your Alternatively the measurement report can be printed directly via the results screen Enter by pressing o navigation keys to highlight the Print report icon on the results screen The Results Options screen opens Use the Saving and printing data Note that in FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN the default printed copy is a PDF file With this option selected the printed copy of the measurement report is saved automatically as a PDF file This file can then be printed out on any printer compatible with Windows See the Available print options section on Page 68 my
46. option in the configuration menu and then press to confirm the selection This screen is used to set specific default settings Any changes made to the default settings come into effect when the computer is restarted or if a new file is created Navigate through the parameters using Ey or ID gt Default RPM used to set the required default RPM Highlight the Default RPM menu item and enter the required value using the data entry keys Press or to confirm the entry Ref diameter used to set the required reference diameter Highlight the Ref diameter menu item and enter the required diameter using the data entry keys Press or to confirm the entry When opened every new alignment file will contain the predetermined RPM value and reference diameter gt Tolerance table the available options are On or Off The RPM determines the correct tolerance value Tolerance values based on these RPMs can be obtained from the FAG Industrial Services GmbH tolerance table Printer configuration This option is used to select printers and printer settings in FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN Press to select printer Three printing options can be selected via Printer Configuration Type highlight type and press ED A list of all the supported printers is displayed Paper select the required paper format Orientation select the paper orientation Select Portrait for vertical
47. or the computer LED lights up yellow and the red transducer LED continues to flash red The message Laser end then appears on the computer screen 7 2 5 Centre the laser beam so that the indicator LED on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer light up blue Adjust the laser beam so that the laser dot strikes the display screen inside the green box in the centre of the detector display 45 46 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook x set horizontally with the yellow adjustment knob y set vertically with the thumbwheel on the side The LED on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer lights up blue A D ER Laser Please LIEBE laser The RED LED on the Please move the laser dot to the centre by rotating prism adjustment Points knobs transducer flashes quickly the GREEN LED is off and the indicator LED on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer lights up RED Please move the laser dot to the centre iny rotating pri rism adjustment Points i knobs Both transducer LEDs flash alternately and the indicator LED on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer lights up YELLOW Vertical adjustment Horizontal adjustment Bene by rotating p ism Points 0 Se Bu 0 to start measurement Horizontal machine alignment The alignment status indicator LED lights u
48. orientation and Landscape for horizontal orientation Details The information contained in this section can be displayed in the configuration menu Highlight the Details icon and press to confirm the selection The details include information for example about the current version of the device and the application 67430001 Configuration 25 26 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Data management FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN features an effective system for managing data and files Press the key to open the data management options and highlight the File icon using the navigation keys Navigate through the four items in the file menu using or Note Highlighted menu items are identified by an orange rectangle Highlight one of the four data management options using the ee keys The available options are Files list Save file Resume or New file and Print report Note The New file and Resume menu items are dependent on the selected resume policy which can be selected in the configuration menu under Device Se settings Resume only appears when the resume policy is set to Manual Note Configuration Files list this option is used to load any stored file Highlight Files list using the ee keys and press to confirm the selection A list of all the saved files is displayed File 1 3 6 kB 12 11 2012 11 10 41 a
49. orizontal correction required is very large as horizontal corrections move the feet to a different position on the base Ss It is therefore possible that the machine may need to be checked for soft foot Note again before continuing the alignment process 10 1 1 Preparation To shim the machine correctly ensure the following 1 Feet are clean intact and mobile 2 Soft foot has been eliminated 3 There are enough shims under the machine to enable it to be lowered if necessary 4 High quality shims such as FAG LASER SHIMS are available 10 1 2 Loosen bolts Avoid moving the machine horizontally If one of the feet comes off the ground when loosening the bolt there is a soft foot problem 53 54 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook 10 1 3 Shim feet Use the vertical foot results to shim BOTH the front and back feet Negative foot values mean that shims must be added while positive foot values mean shims must be removed Vertical Live MOVE real time movement can also be used to move the machine ea vertically Note 10 1 4 Retighten bolts The machines should now have good vertical alignment 10 1 5 Measure again Measure again to verify the shims and to determine the exact alignment status 10 2 Horizontal Live MOVE Horizontal MOVE is used to position the machine laterally The conventional method is to use dial gauges on the machine feet but with the MOVE function the horizontal movement of the machine can
50. ower scheme battery level and resume policy Highlight the desired menu item using the COKE keys FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN gt Press 4 P to adjust toggles auto on off offers two display Zz a brightness modes Brightness f ooo e automatic mode and A k b Off manual mode Automatic mode automatically adjusts the brightness to the ambient lighting conditions There are two modes to regulate display brightness in the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer The auto mode uses a light sensor to automatically adjust the display brightness to the ambient lighting conditions To T the display brightness manually switch to manual mode using the Cay gt keys Increase the display brightness using the gt key or decrease it using the key Press 4 D to turn on off keyboard beep Press to turn the keyboard beep on or off If the keyboard beep is activated each key will make a beeping sound when pressed Configuration The Power scheme option is used to select a setting that manages the power usage of the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN The three options are Standard the display dims after ten minutes and turns off after 60 minutes Full power does not dim or turn off automatically and Long life dims after three minutes turns off after eight minutes Select the desired setting using the CAKE keys and press to confirm the selection S E T The charge level of
51. p BLUE The co ordinates do not have to be set exactly to 0 0 to obtain precise measurements but the maximum measurement range is available in all directions if the laser beam is centred Do not touch components The adjusted components must not be touched during the measurement process as this could adjust them further which would deliver incorrect results Both transducer LEDs flash slowly in unison and the indicator LED on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer lights up GREEN The arrow shows which way the adjustment knob should be rotated The more centred the laser beam the smaller the arrow becomes Note 47 48 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook 8 Taking measurements Take note of which measurement mode is best suited to your particular application The table below shows which measurement mode is used for each measurement Measurement mode Application Active clock measurement mode Standard machines Continuous measurement mode Standard machines Static measurement mode Uncoupled shafts that cannot be rotated If the laser beam is centred in such a way that the laser dot strikes the display screen in the centre of the crosshairs inner square then the indicator LED lights up blue Active clock is the default measurement mode In this mode measurement points are taken at any three or four points in the eight possible sectors Three measurement points are suffi
52. personnel FAG Industrial Services GmbH accepts no liability for damages caused by incorrect usage Symbols The following symbols are used in this handbook to draw the reader s attention to important parts of the text This symbol denotes general information and tips regarding the operation of FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN This symbol denotes information that must be followed in order to avoid damage to equipment This symbol denotes information that must be followed in order to avoid personal injury Numbers in red circles indicate the corresponding operating steps described in this handbook and must be closely observed CE conformity and EMC FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN fulfils the EU Directives on electrical equipment 73 23 EEC and electromagnetic compatibility EMC 2004 108 EC FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN has been tested in line with the following guidelines EN 50011 VDE 0875 11 EN 61000 VDE 0838 and EN 61326 VDE 0843 20 IP classification FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN is dust tight and protected against water jets IP 65 The transducer and the reflector are protected against dust and temporary immersion in water IP 67 Safety information gd Note gt Caution Warning FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Laser safety The FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN is classified under laser protection class 2 Lasers in protection class 2 comply with the requirements outlined in FDA specification 21 CFR Ch 1 parts 1040 10 and
53. ppears on the Save file screen If a measurement file is being saved for the first time then an empty editing box appears The file name can be entered using the data entry keys and confirmed by pressing E However if the file has been saved once already the editing box appears containing the existing file name highlighted Saving and printing data In this example the file Waste Pump 2A had already been saved once so the file name appears in the editing box Press to save the measurement results under the name displayed A query appears asking for confirmation to overwrite the existing file Overwriting the last version ensures that the measurement file is saved together with the latest alignment results Yes 11 It is good practice to have the latest alignment data available at all times Eey Note Use 4 7 9 to highlight Yes and press to overwrite the existing file 63 64 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook 11 2 Print measurement reports Measurement reports can be printed directly from the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer on a printer using the LASER EQUILIGN USB CABLE There are various ways of printing measurement reports To print the current measurement report press the key and use the navigation keys to highlight the File icon Press to confirm the selection The file menu appears Use the navigation keys to highlight the Print report ic
54. press the or key 73 74 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook a Yes 14 Use the COOKED keys to highlight Yes and press to confirm the selection The dimensions screen reappears so that the missing values can be entered Note Note If the shaft has not been positioned correctly at 3 o clock or 9 o clock the following screen appears Rotate the shaft to the correct 3 o clock or 9 o clock position green segments in the circle and continue the measurement process If the message Angle ok appears press either ED or L to continue the measurement process or wait until the process s continues automatically LL on Soft foot 75 76 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Use the navigation keys to highlight the foot that will be measured Press to confirm which foot has been selected After selecting a foot the spanner icon appears to indicate that the foot anchor bolt should be loosened Loosen the bolt and press to meas SF Laser READY ra ue Loosen the corresponding foot anchor bolt then press the key Loosen the corresponding foot anchor bolt The measured distance by which the foot has lifted is shown on the screen Press to save the value and display it on the screen permanently Retighten the foot anchor bolt The next foot is highlighted automatically Any other foot can be highlighted as requi
55. re within the required tolerance 10 2 6 Save and print data See the Saving and printing data chapter 10 2 7 Disassembly Switch off the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer Remove the measurement components from the shaft and store them in the case 57 58 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Place the protective housing back on the machines before switching them back AN on Caution 10 3 Vertical Live MOVE For vertical Live MOVE repeat steps 10 2 1 to 10 2 3 on the previous pages while taking note of the vertical foot corrections Move in progress press to stop a 0 10 mm W 10 4 Important points during the MOVE process Follow points 10 4 1 to 10 4 5 closely during the MOVE process 10 4 1 Has the shaft been moved by accident The shaft transducer and reflector must NOT be moved for the duration of the MOVE procedure If the shaft moves from its set 45 position during the MOVE process the angle selection screen opens showing the current angle position for the shaft Rotate sensor into allowed white range f Horizontal machine alignment Live MOVE resumes automatically once the shaft is rotated back to its previous 45 position 10 4 2 Laser end or Laser off Extend the measurement range The Laser end or Laser off messages indicate that the laser has drifted out of the measurement range of the detector and no measurement values are being taken In this c
56. red using the navigation keys Repeat the process for each foot Use the navigation keys to highlight the next foot Please wait Retrieving data The default foot tolerance is 0 0 Laser READY ia amen 0 06 mm If any single foot exceeds this tolerance a thumbs down icon appears immediately Corrections for the feet are calculated with the four foot values Please note that these values are saved together with the dimensions measurements and results in the measurement file and also appear in the measurement report Soft foot 77 78 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Parallel soft foot correction Parallel soft foot is present if two large values and two small values are diagonally opposite to each other The machine rests on both of the higher feet and tilts towards the lower feet Angular soft foot correction If one individual foot value is considerably higher than the others it is called angular soft foot To correct angular soft foot the direction in which the soft foot is angled must first be determined by loosening the foot bolt and using feeler gauges If the soft foot is purely angular the shim value will range from zero to twice the thickness displayed A graduated shim will eliminate angular soft foot Parallel soft foot In the example shown here 89 100 mm shims are Angular soft foot inserted under foot b the If one individual foot value foot with the highe
57. rews on a machine are loosened the tension causes the machine foot to lift up and change the position of the shaft Precise machine movement during alignment is therefore not possible f Coupling requirements tolerances The machine default values can be obtained from the machine specifications A Warning 35 36 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook g Measurement distance As the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN system does not require mechanical connections across the coupling e g dial indicator brackets during measurement measurements can be carried out easily over large distances between transducer and reflector Shafts and couplings may sag over large distances and it may be necessary to take this into account when aligning the machine In this case refer to the manufacturer s specifications 2 Checking for soft foot See the Soft foot chapter on page 71 3 Mounting the chain type brackets Mount a bracket on either side of the coupling and ensure that both are at the same angle When mounting the brackets please note the following information in order to obtain the highest possible measurement accuracy and to avoid damage to the equipment The brackets for the transducer and the reflector must be mounted AN securely T Caution Do not use self constructed brackets Never modify the original brackets supplied by FAG Industrial Services GmbH Do not use support rails longer than those recommended for the re
58. ser beam 7 2 2 Centre the laser beam on the reflector dust cap Leave the dust cap on the reflector and adjust the laser beam so that it strikes the crosshairs on the dust cap gt To set the laser vertically slide the reflector and or transducer up and down the support posts Use the adjustment screw on the side of the reflector E housing Loosen the locking screws to move the transducer gt To adjust the laser horizontally loosen one of the chain type brackets and Note rotate it slightly Retighten the chain type bracket after adjustment 7 2 3 Adjust the reflector until both of the LEDs on the transducer flash in unison and the LED on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer lights up blue Red and green LEDs on the transducer indicate the laser beam alignment status An indicator LED on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer can also be used simultaneously to read this alignment status The reflector prism and transducer lens must be clean use a lint free cloth A lens cleaning cloth is supplied Note If the red LED on the transducer flashes quickly every 0 3 seconds and the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN indicator LED on the computer lights up red the laser beam is failing to strike the position detector The message Laser off then appears on the computer screen Use the metal thumbwheel and yellow adjustment knob to adjust the reflected laser beam as described on the following page If the laser beam strikes the edge of the position detect
59. spective brackets FAG Industrial AN Services GmbH supplies support rails and chains in varying lengths Warning Mounting procedure To mount the brackets refer to the diagrams provided and follow the instructions Horizontal machine alignment 1 Choose the shortest possible support rails that allow the laser beam to shine over the coupling and onto the reflector Insert the support rails into the brackets For particularly large couplings a coupling bolt can be removed and the laser Ss beam can be directed through the bolt hole In this case the compact chain type brackets or a special magnetic bracket can be used Note 2 Secure the brackets in place by tightening the hex socket head screws on the back of the mounting 3 Place the chain type bracket on the shaft and wrap the chain around the shaft If the shaft is smaller than the brackets place the chain around the brackets from the inside see diagram If the shaft is larger than the brackets insert the chain into the brackets from the outside 4 Place the chain on the anchor bolt 5 Tighten the knurled thumb screw to secure the brackets onto the shaft 6 Secure the loose end of the chain with the fastener Check that the chain type brackets are tightly secured but do not apply too much force To release the brackets loosen the knurled thumb screw and remove the chain from the anchor bolt The compact chain type brackets cover most alignment situations but in cramped
60. st value is considerably higher just like putting a beer than the others it is called mat under the shortest leg angular soft foot of a wobbly table a 0 18 b 0 13 c 0 74 d 0 10 c 0 76 d 0 10 Example values in mm Alignment options Alignment options Measurement modes FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN provides both active clock and static 0369 as default measurement modes All measurement modes can be accessed via the menu screen Press the key to open the menu screen Use the navigation keys to highlight the Measure mode icon on the menu screen The Measurement Options screen can only be accessed if all necessary machine data has been entered in the measurement file that is currently open Use the navigation keys to highlight the required measurement mode and press to confirm the selection 80 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook Static measurement mode This measurement mode is ideally suited for gt Uncoupled shafts gt Non rotatable shafts Centre the laser beam as described in chapter 7 2 5 Laser beam adjustment on page 45 Rotate the shaft into any of the eight possible 45 positions i e 12 00 1 30 3 00 4 30 6 00 7 30 9 00 or 10 30 as viewed from the coupling towards the transducer Position the shaft as precisely as possible Use an external inclinometer a spirit level or protractor for accuracy In this mode t
61. status Tolerance Thumb icon LED colour __ within up green outside down red uon 9 3 Tolerance table It is possible to display the FAG Industrial Services GmbH tolerance table which is only valid for standard equipment running between 600 and 6000 RPM Suggested alignment tolerances are based upon experience and should not be exceeded They are to be used only if no in house standards or specifications E from the coupling or machine manufacturer are available Note Information about opening the tolerance table can be found on page 93 Horizontal machine alignment 10 Aligning the machine The machines can now be aligned using the foot results Remember that if all Ss feet lie within the tolerance range indicator thumbs up and the LED lights up blue or green then the machine does NOT need to be aligned Note To align your machine move it vertically by shimming the feet and horizontally by moving it to the side These adjustments can be made in succession or simultaneously but following the procedure described below is recommended 10 1 Shim first We recommend shimming first unless the horizontal corrective movement required is significantly greater than that resolved by shims Shimming means lifting the machine and inserting or removing shims with a specified thickness under its feet FAG LASER SHIMS are durable and labelled with their thickness First move the machine horizontally if the h
62. the Press 4 P to adjust toggles auto on off SP pa battery is displayed in the gt Ir E Brightness ato if top right hand corner of nn n e b OF every screen Long difi 19 The current battery capacity is displayed next to the battery level bar This value corresponds with the charge level of the battery icon in the top right hand corner of the screen 20 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook The elie keys can also Press lt 4 P to change resume policy i ihi Er be used to switch between the two Resume policy options r f 10 y p Resume policy Resume manually Resume policy allows the user to specify the measurement file that opens when the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer is switched on It may be set to automatically open the last used measurement file automatic or open a new measurement file manual Press to switch between these two options Regional settings This option is used to set the units of measurement preferred language and the date and time Open the configuration menu screen Use the navigation keys to highlight the Regional settings menu item and then press to confirm the selection Press to select unit schema Highlight the Units menu item using the CIGD keys and press to confirm the selection The measurement units available for selection are American English and metric units SI units Select the
63. tion can be helpful The Extend measurement range function is not available in continuous measurement mode Note 1 If the message Laser end appears during measurement rotate the shafts back a until the laser beam is within the measurement range again The message Laser OK or Laser READY appears on the screen again 82 FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN operating handbook 2 Press end to open the menu Use the navigation keys to highlight the Measurement mode icon on the menu screen and press to confirm the selection The Measurement Options screen opens 3 Use the navigation keys to highlight the Extend icon on the Measurement Options screen and press to confirm the selection The computer interrupts the measurement and switches to the laser beam adjustment screen The current beam position is recorded automatically and is used as the starting point for extending the measurement range Laser is not centred Please move _ laser to centre position 4 Re adjust the laser beam to strike the target box using the yellow adjustment knob and the thumbwheel on the side of the reflector Laser is centred Please accept this setting 5 Once you have centred the laser point the LED on the computer lights up blue The set laser beam position is recorded and automatically becomes the end point for laser beam deviation 6 Continue the measurement as previously
64. to the laser beam Risk of injury If necessary adjust the chain type bracket so that the laser beam is centred horizontally on the reflector then secure the chain type bracket Slide the reflector on the supporting rails to centre the laser beam vertically on the reflector dust cap When the laser beam is centred remove the dust cap from the reflector In order to position the laser beam in the centre or as close to the centre as possible use the adjustment screw on the side of the reflector to make vertical adjustments and the yellow adjustment knob to make horizontal adjustments Press to start measurement Laser READY A Points 0 When making the adjustments mentioned above take note of the LEDs on the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN computer and the laser dot on the display screen The LED lights up in green when the laser position is suitable and measuring can commence The LED lights up in blue when the laser beam is centred exactly in the target box Further information about adjusting the laser beam can be found from Page 45 Once the laser beam has been centred exactly rotate the shafts to the first measurement position Measurements can only be taken if the sector in which the N Enter shaft rotates is highlighted Press o to take the first measurement The sector is now marked in black indicating that a measurement has already been taken in that sector A Warning Note Getting started 31
65. ts options Press the On Off Enter key to turn on the computer The data entry keys are used to enter machine data and file names cceccee 1 USB PC printer 7 Menu key connection grey 8 Live MOVE key 2 Transducer connection 9 Soft foot key blue 10 Results key 3 Clear key 11 Measurement key 4 LED alignment status 12 Dimensions key 5 Up key 13 Data entry keys 6 On Off Enter key and 14 LED battery charge level navigation keys 15 Sensor for automatic regulation 11 of display brightness Q FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN user manual Power supply FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN is powered by five standard AA batteries These batteries also serve as the power supply for the transducer and allow operation of up to nine hours 33 active measurement 33 stand by 33 sleep mode Replacing disposable batteries Batteries should be removed as soon as they become depleted or if the system has not been used for an extended period Any type of high quality AA size batteries can be used in the FAG Top Laser EQUILIGN standard computer including alkaline manganese batteries or high capacity batteries e g Duracell PLUS MN 1500 It is recommended to replace all five batteries together Note the battery polarity when inserting the batteries in the battery compartment To replace the batteries turn over the computer while taking care not to damage the display or the keys The locking screw for the battery
66. type For standard horizontal alignment enter the following dimensions 7 1 1 Distance from transducer to reflector This is the distance between the markings on top of the transducer and the reflector refer to the diagrams below 7 1 2 Distance from transducer to centre of coupling This is the distance between the marking on top of the transducer and the centre of the coupling This distance is calculated automatically from the entered distance from the transducer to the reflector The value can be entered directly in the editing box and confirmed Enter by pressing oJ In advanced mode the distance is calculated and highlighted automatically If this value needs to be edited enter the new value directly using the data entry ey keys The editing box appears as soon as the first key is pressed Press either or to confirm the entry Note Marking for distance measurement centre of the support rails Horizontal machine alignment In advanced mode the navigation keys can be used to move the marking through the editing boxes and machines 7 1 3 Coupling diameter Measure the circumference of the coupling and divide this value by 3 142 pi The default value is 100 mm If this value needs to be edited highlight the value using the navigation keys Press eg to open the editing box Change the value using the data entry keys Enter Confirm the entered value by pressing or The highlight

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