MTI Instruments PBS-4100+ Operation and Maintenance Manual

MTI Part Number 7001-0017

Revision 6.0 – Feb 8, 2021

PBS-4100+

Portable Vibration & Balancing System

Operation and Maintenance Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... i 
LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................. vii 
LIST OF TABLES ............................................................................................................... xx 
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY ....................................................................................... xxi 
FOREWORD .................................................................................................................... xxii 
MANUAL ORGANIZATION ................................................................................................ xxiii 
WARRANTY and EULA .................................................................................................... xxiv 
SECTION 1: Introduction and General Information ............................................................. 1-1 
1-1 Equipment Description ....................................................................................... 1-1 
1-1.1 Purpose ...................................................................................................... 1-1 
1-1.2 Basic Functional Description ......................................................................... 1-1 
1-1.3 Hardware Description .................................................................................. 1-3 
1-1.3.1 Portable Computer ..................................................................................... 1-4 
1-1.3.2 Data Acquisition Unit .................................................................................. 1-4 
1-1.3.3 Communications Cable ............................................................................... 1-5 
1-1.3.4 Back-Up Software and Engine Parameters .................................................... 1-5 
1-1.3.5 AC Power Cord .......................................................................................... 1-5 
1-1.3.6 AC Power Adapter ...................................................................................... 1-5 
1-1.3.7 Signal Adapter Cable .................................................................................. 1-5 
1-1.3.8 PBS-4100+ Manual .................................................................................... 1-5 
1-1.4 Data Acquisition Accessories ......................................................................... 1-6 
1-1.4.1 Charge Amplifier ........................................................................................ 1-6 
1-1.4.2 Interface Cables ........................................................................................ 1-6 
1-1.5 Other Accessories ........................................................................................ 1-7 
1-1.5.1 Printer ...................................................................................................... 1-7 
1-1.5.2 Shipping Cases .......................................................................................... 1-8 
1-2 Applications ....................................................................................................... 1-9 
1-3 Capabilities and Limitations ................................................................................ 1-11 
1-4 Specifications ................................................................................................... 1-11 
SECTION 2: Special Tools and Test Equipment .................................................................. 2-1 
2-1 General ............................................................................................................. 2-1 
2-2 Special Tools ..................................................................................................... 2-1 
2-3 Test Equipment ................................................................................................. 2-1 
2-4 Other Items ....................................................................................................... 2-1 
SECTION 3: Preparation for Use and Shipment of Panasonic-Based PBS-4100+ Systems....... 3-1 
3-1 Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................................... 3-1 
3-1.1 Unpacking .................................................................................................. 3-1 
3-1.2 Initial Inspection ......................................................................................... 3-2 
3-2 Setting Up The System ....................................................................................... 3-3 
3-2.1 Input Power Connection ............................................................................... 3-9 
3-2.2 Signal Connections ...................................................................................... 3-9 
3-3 Preparation for Storage and Shipment ................................................................ 3-10 
3-3.1 Storage ..................................................................................................... 3-10 
3-3.2 Preparation for Shipment ............................................................................ 3-10 
SECTION 4: WinPBS Operating Instructions ...................................................................... 4-1 

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4-1 Theory of Operation and Functional Overview ...................................................... 4-1 
4-1.1 System Hardware Overview .......................................................................... 4-2 
4-1.2 Overview of Major Functions ........................................................................ 4-4 
4-1.2.1 Identify Engine .......................................................................................... 4-4 
4-1.2.2 Acquire Data ............................................................................................. 4-5 
4-1.2.3 Balance Engine .......................................................................................... 4-5 
4-1.2.4 Review Saved Data .................................................................................... 4-5 
4-1.2.5 Modify Parameters ..................................................................................... 4-6 
4-1.2.6 System Test .............................................................................................. 4-6 
4-1.2.7 Exit PBS-4100 ............................................................................................ 4-6 
4-1.3 Intended Operation ..................................................................................... 4-7 
4-1.4 Enhanced Security Edition ........................................................................... 4-10 
4-2 Starting the System........................................................................................... 4-11 
4-2.1 Step 1 - Start the System ............................................................................ 4-11 
4-2.2 Step 2 – Log in to the System ..................................................................... 4-13 
4-2.3 Step 3 - Select and Identify the Engine to be Tested ..................................... 4-15 
4-2.4 Step 4 – Start Taking Data or Balancing ....................................................... 4-17 
4-3 Identify Engine Function .................................................................................... 4-18 
4-3.1 Overview ................................................................................................... 4-18 
4-3.2 Starting the Identify Engine Function ........................................................... 4-18 
4-3.3 Selecting an Engine Type ............................................................................ 4-19 
4-3.4 Selecting A New Engine Type ...................................................................... 4-20 
4-3.5 Selecting a Previously Tested Engine ............................................................ 4-20 
4-3.6 Creating a NEW Engine Identification Number .............................................. 4-20 
4-3.7 Modifying an Engine ID Number .................................................................. 4-22 
4-3.8 Deleting an Engine ID Number .................................................................... 4-23 
4-3.9 Exiting the Choose Engine Type and ID Function .......................................... 4-24 
4-3.10 Choosing the Engine Type and ID from the Main PBS Menu ........................... 4-24 
4-3.11 Entering a new Engine ID from the Main PBS Menu ....................................... 4-25 
4-3.12 Adding a New Engine Type ......................................................................... 4-25 
4-3.13 Backup and Restore Engine Parameters ....................................................... 4-30 
4-3.13.1 Backing up Engine Parameter Files ........................................................... 4-30 
4-3.13.2 Loading Engines from Engine Archive File ................................................. 4-31 
4-4 Acquire Data .................................................................................................... 4-34 
4-4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 4-34 
4-4.2 Acquire Data Display Overview .................................................................... 4-37 
4-4.3 Starting the Acquire Data Function ............................................................... 4-38 
4-4.4 Engine Speed Display Area .......................................................................... 4-39 
4-4.5 Vibration Data Graph Area .......................................................................... 4-40 
4-4.6 Single Point Data Displays ........................................................................... 4-44 
4-4.6.1 Monitor .................................................................................................... 4-44 
4-4.6.2 Vibration Data Table ................................................................................. 4-46 
4-4.6.3 Spectrum ................................................................................................. 4-47 
4-4.6.4 Waveform ................................................................................................ 4-49 
4-4.7 Data Sweep Displays .................................................................................. 4-51 
4-4.7.1 Vib-Speed ................................................................................................ 4-52 
4-4.7.2 Vib-Time .................................................................................................. 4-54 
4-4.7.3 Speed–Time ............................................................................................. 4-55 

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4-4.7.4 Waterfall .................................................................................................. 4-56 
4-4.7.5 Survey 2x2 ............................................................................................... 4-58 
4-4.7.6 Full Survey ............................................................................................... 4-59 
4-4.8 Storing Vibration Data................................................................................. 4-60 
4-4.8.1 Vibration Surveys & Data Logging .............................................................. 4-61 
4-4.8.2 Start Accel and Start Decel ........................................................................ 4-62 
4-4.8.3 Clear Screen ............................................................................................. 4-62 
4-4.8.4 Save Snapshot .......................................................................................... 4-63 
4-4.8.5 Print ........................................................................................................ 4-63 
4-4.8.6 Close ....................................................................................................... 4-63 
4-4.9 Working with Mixed Units ............................................................................ 4-64 
4-4.10 Hidden Functions........................................................................................ 4-68 
4-4.11 Example Engine Testing .............................................................................. 4-74 
4-5 Balancing ......................................................................................................... 4-82 
4-5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 4-82 
4-5.2 The Balancing Process ................................................................................ 4-83 
4-5.3 Balancing Requirements .............................................................................. 4-85 
4-5.4 Identifying Balancing Candidates ................................................................. 4-86 
4-5.5 Types of Balance Data ................................................................................ 4-88 
4-5.6 Start the Balancing Function ........................................................................ 4-89 
4-5.7 Trial Weight Balancing Example ................................................................... 4-92 
4-5.7.1 Step 1 – Enter the Job Description ............................................................. 4-94 
4-5.7.2 Step 2 – Select or Acquire Baseline Vibration Data ....................................... 4-95 
4-5.7.3 Step 3 – Review Acquired Data .................................................................. 4-99 
4-5.7.4 Step 4 – Begin Trial Weight Phase ............................................................ 4-103 
4-5.7.5 Step 5 – Acquire Trial Weight Data ........................................................... 4-108 
4-5.7.6 Step 6 – Review Trial Weight Data ........................................................... 4-112 
4-5.7.7 Step 7 – Return To Baseline Configuration ................................................ 4-114 
4-5.7.8 Step 8 – Begin Balancing Phase ............................................................... 4-117 
4-5.7.9 Step 9 - Compute and Install the correction weights .................................. 4-119 
4-5.7.10 Step 10 - Installing the Balancing Weights .............................................. 4-122 
4-5.7.11 Step 11 - Perform a Check-Balance Run .................................................. 4-124 
4-5.7.12 Step 12 – Summary of the Balancing Results ........................................... 4-128 
4-5.7.13 Step 13 - Completing the Trial Weight Balancing Procedure ...................... 4-130 
4-5.8 Influence Coefficient (IC) Balancing ........................................................... 4-131 
4-5.8.1 Step 1 - Select the IC Balancing Option .................................................... 4-133 
4-5.8.2 Step 2 - Enter Job Description .................................................................. 4-135 
4-5.8.3 Step 3 - IC Selection ............................................................................... 4-136 
4-5.8.4 Step 4 – Select or Acquire Baseline Vibration Data ..................................... 4-137 
4-5.8.5 Step 5 – Review Acquired Data ................................................................ 4-140 
4-5.8.6 Step 6 – Begin Balancing Phase ............................................................... 4-143 
4-5.8.7 Step 7 - Install the Balancing Weights ...................................................... 4-144 
4-5.8.8 Step 8 - Confirm the Installed Weights ..................................................... 4-145 
4-5.8.9 Step 9 – Select or Acquire Check-Balance Run Data ................................... 4-147 
4-5.8.10 Step 11 – Review Comparison Data ........................................................ 4-153 
4-5.8.11 Step 12 – Exiting the Balance Process ..................................................... 4-154 
4-5.9 Advanced Balancing Features .................................................................... 4-155 
4-5.9.1 Saving Influence Coefficient Sets .............................................................. 4-155 

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4-5.9.2 Updating Existing ICs .............................................................................. 4-157 
4-5.9.3 Selection Between Different ICs ............................................................... 4-158 
4-5.9.4 Balancing Solution Details ........................................................................ 4-160 
4-5.9.5 Calculating Another Balancing Solution ..................................................... 4-163 
4-5.9.6 Recalculating Solutions Using Weighting Factors ........................................ 4-165 
4-5.9.7 Balancing Data Acquisition Options ........................................................... 4-168 
4-5.9.8 Spool to Balance ..................................................................................... 4-169 
4-6 Retrieving Stored Data .................................................................................... 4-175 
4-6.1 Stored Data Display Screen Functions ........................................................ 4-175 
4-6.2 Retrieving Stored Data .............................................................................. 4-177 
4-6.3 Data Viewing Functions ............................................................................. 4-177 
4-6.4 Deleting Stored Data ................................................................................ 4-178 
4-6.5 Printing the List of Files............................................................................. 4-178 
4-6.6 Editing Comments .................................................................................... 4-178 
4-6.7 Exporting Data Files .................................................................................. 4-178 
4-6.8 Examples of Retrieved Files ....................................................................... 4-179 
4-6.9 Copying Files ........................................................................................... 4-189 
4-6.9.1 Copying Files Into the PBS System ........................................................... 4-189 
4-6.9.2 Copying Files From the PBS System .......................................................... 4-192 
4-6.9.3 Error Messages ....................................................................................... 4-196 
4-7 Modify Parameters .......................................................................................... 4-197 
4-7.1 Engine Type Tab ...................................................................................... 4-199 
4-7.1.1 Select Existing Engine Type ..................................................................... 4-199 
To select an existing engine type ......................................................................... 4-199 
4-7.1.2 Create a Report ...................................................................................... 4-200 
4-7.2 Speeds Tab .............................................................................................. 4-201 
4-7.3 Channels Tab ........................................................................................... 4-210 
4-7.4 Components Tab ...................................................................................... 4-214 
4-7.4.1 Broadband Tab ....................................................................................... 4-214 
4-7.4.2 Auxiliary Component Tabs ....................................................................... 4-218 
4-7.5 DC Outputs .............................................................................................. 4-222 
4-7.6 Spectrum Graphs Tab ............................................................................... 4-228 
4-7.7 Survey Graphs Tab ................................................................................... 4-231 
4-7.8 Data Sampling Tab ................................................................................... 4-236 
4-7.9 Balance Tab ............................................................................................. 4-240 
4-7.10 Balance Planes ......................................................................................... 4-249 
4-7.11 Weight Classes ......................................................................................... 4-252 
4-7.12 Unavailable Holes ..................................................................................... 4-254 
4-7.13 Weighting Factors Tab .............................................................................. 4-256 
4-7.14 Vibration Limits Tab .................................................................................. 4-258 
4-8 System Test Function ...................................................................................... 4-265 
4-8.1 Hardware Check ....................................................................................... 4-268 
4-8.2 Cable Check ............................................................................................. 4-269 
4-8.3 Signal Check ............................................................................................ 4-270 
4-8.3.1 Signal Check with Engine Parameters ....................................................... 4-271 
4-8.4 Calibration Factors .................................................................................... 4-272 
4-8.5 Automated Calibration Check Wizard .......................................................... 4-273 
4-8.6 Automated User Calibration Wizard ............................................................ 4-278 

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4-8.7 System Functional Testing Example ........................................................... 4-284 
4-8.7.1 Speed Measurement Test Procedure ......................................................... 4-286 
4-8.7.2 Vibration Measurement Test Procedure ..................................................... 4-291 
4-9 Exit PBS Function ............................................................................................ 4-295 
4-10 Practice Mode Operation .............................................................................. 4-296 
4-10.1 Starting a Practice Mode Session ............................................................... 4-296 
4-10.2 Practice Mode - Selecting an Engine to Run ................................................ 4-297 
4-10.3 Practice Mode - Creating New Engine Types ............................................... 4-299 
4-10.4 Practice Mode - Acquiring Engine Data ....................................................... 4-300 
4-10.5 Practice Mode - Controlling the Engine Simulator ........................................ 4-301 
4-10.6 Practice Mode - Data Acquisition Example ................................................... 4-303 
4-10.7 Practice Mode – Balancing ......................................................................... 4-313 
4-10.8 Practice Mode – Changing Parameters ........................................................ 4-328 
4-11 PBS System Manager Functions .................................................................... 4-329 
4-11.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 4-329 
4-11.2 Duties And Responsibilities Of The PBS System Manager ............................. 4-329 
4-11.3 Logging In As The PBS System Manager .................................................... 4-329 
4-11.4 Accessing PBS System Manager Functions .................................................. 4-330 
4-11.5 Hidden Functions...................................................................................... 4-331 
4-11.5.1 Customer Information ........................................................................... 4-333 
4-11.5.2 System Configuration and Software Options ............................................ 4-333 
4-11.5.3 Engine Information ............................................................................... 4-334 
4-11.5.4 User Information ................................................................................... 4-334 
4-11.5.5 Maintaining Users .................................................................................. 4-335 
4-11.5.6 User Login ............................................................................................ 4-337 
4-11.5.7 Show Remote Access ............................................................................ 4-337 
4-11.5.8 Upgrade DAU software .......................................................................... 4-340 
4-11.5.9 Reset DAU Communications ................................................................... 4-340 
4-11.5.10 Search for PBS Systems ....................................................................... 4-341 
4-11.5.11 Compare Engine Parameter or Library Files ........................................... 4-341 
4-11.6 Windows Operating System Access ............................................................ 4-343 
4-11.7 Assigning 1510A USB Channel Numbers ..................................................... 4-344 
4-11.7.1 Step 1 – Determine COM Port for 1510A ................................................. 4-344 
4-11.7.2 Step 2 – Configure WinPBS with the Proper 1510A COM Port .................... 4-345 
4-12 Software Upgrades ...................................................................................... 4-347 
SECTION 5: Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) Controls .............................................................. 5-1 
5-1 Using the Data Acquisition Unit Controls .............................................................. 5-1 
5-2 Individual DAU Control Tabs ............................................................................... 5-2 
5-2.1 About Tab................................................................................................... 5-2 
5-2.2 Speed Tab .................................................................................................. 5-4 
5-2.3 Vibration Tab .............................................................................................. 5-9 
5-2.3.1 Monitor Display ......................................................................................... 5-10 
5-2.3.2 Data Table Display .................................................................................... 5-14 
5-2.3.3 Waveform Display ..................................................................................... 5-18 
5-2.3.4 – Spectrum Display ................................................................................... 5-25 
5-2.3.5 Survey Function ........................................................................................ 5-32 
5-2.3.6 Start Logging Button ................................................................................. 5-39 
5-2.3.7 – Screen Capture ...................................................................................... 5-42 

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5-2.4 Setup Tab .................................................................................................. 5-43 
5-2.4.1 Identify Engine Function ............................................................................ 5-43 
5-2.4.2 Engine Parameters Editor .......................................................................... 5-52 
5-2.4.3 System Settings ........................................................................................ 5-82 
5-2.4.4 Touch Screen Function .............................................................................. 5-89 
5-2.4.5 Login Function .......................................................................................... 5-91 
5-2.4.6 Status Function ......................................................................................... 5-92 
5-2.5 Tools Tab .................................................................................................. 5-98 
5-2.5.1 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 5-99 
5-2.5.2 Test Mode .............................................................................................. 5-103 
5-2.5.3 Calibrate ................................................................................................ 5-119 
5-2.5.4 Update Software ..................................................................................... 5-127 
5-2.5.5 Data Viewer ........................................................................................... 5-132 
SECTION 6: Maintenance Instructions ............................................................................... 6-1 
6-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 6-1 
6-2 Inspection and Preventive Maintenance ............................................................... 6-3 
6-3 Cleaning ............................................................................................................ 6-4 
6-3.1 General ...................................................................................................... 6-4 
6-3.2 Computer ................................................................................................... 6-4 
6-3.3 Printer ........................................................................................................ 6-4 
SECTION 7: Appendix A – Glossary of Terms ..................................................................... 7-1 

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LIST OF FIGURES 
 
Figure 1-1: PBS-4100+ Balancing System (typical) ............................................................. 1-2 
Figure 1-2: 41CA Two Channel Charge Amplifier ................................................................ 1-6 
Figure 1-3: Typical PBS-4100 System Cables ..................................................................... 1-7 
Figure 1-4: PBS-4100+ Optional Printer ............................................................................ 1-8 
Figure 1-5: PBS-4100+ Shipping Cases ............................................................................. 1-8 
Figure 3-1: PBS-4100+ Computer Features ....................................................................... 3-3 
Figure 3-2: Opened PBS-4100+ Computer ........................................................................ 3-4 
Figure 3-3: PBS-4100+ DAU Features and Controls ............................................................ 3-5 
Figure 3-4: PBS-4100+ Portable Computer Power Connections ........................................... 3-8 
Figure 3-5: PBS-4100+ Communications Connections ........................................................ 3-8 
Figure 4-1: PBS-4100+ Portable System Diagram .............................................................. 4-2 
Figure 4-2: PBS-4100+ Rack-Mount System Diagram ......................................................... 4-2 
Figure 4-3: PBS-4100+ Top Level Function Menu Display ................................................... 4-4 
Figure 4-4: General Operational Flow of the PBS-4100+ System ......................................... 4-7 
Figure 4-5: PBS-4100+ Start Up Display ........................................................................... 4-11 
Figure 4-6: PBS-4100+ System Desktop Display ............................................................... 4-12 
Figure 4-7: PBS for Windows Icon ................................................................................... 4-12 
Figure 4-8: PBS-4100+ Login Display with User Names Displayed ...................................... 4-13 
Figure 4-9: PBS-4100+ Top Level Functions Display .......................................................... 4-14 
Figure 4-10: Selection of Desired Engine Type .................................................................. 4-15 
Figure 4-11: Entering Engine Identifications ..................................................................... 4-16 
Figure 4-12: Entering a New Engine ID Number ............................................................... 4-16 
Figure 4-13: PBS-4100+ Top Level Function Menu Display ................................................ 4-18 
Figure 4-14: Maintain Engine Types and IDs Display ......................................................... 4-19 
Figure 4-15: Selection of Another Engine Type ................................................................. 4-20 
Figure 4-16: New Engine ID Display ................................................................................ 4-21 
Figure 4-17: Preparing to Add a New Engine Identification Number .................................... 4-21 
Figure 4-18: New Engine ID Number Added to List ........................................................... 4-22 
Figure 4-19: Modifying Incorrect Engine ID Numbers ........................................................ 4-22 
Figure 4-20: Modify Engine ID Caution Notice .................................................................. 4-23 
Figure 4-21: Delete ID – Are Your Sure Warning ............................................................... 4-23 
Figure 4-22: Selecting the Engine Type at the Top Level Functions Display ......................... 4-24 
Figure 4-23: Selecting the Engine ID number at Top Level Functions Display ...................... 4-24 
Figure 4-24: Entering a New ID in the Window ................................................................. 4-25 
Figure 4-25: Acknowledgement of new ID addition ........................................................... 4-25 
Figure 4-26: Highlight Engine Type Editing Window .......................................................... 4-26 
Figure 4-27: Entering a New Engine Type ........................................................................ 4-26 
Figure 4-28: Adding a New Engine Type .......................................................................... 4-27 
Figure 4-29: New Engine Type Source Request ................................................................. 4-27 
Figure 4-30: Selecting Engines from the Library ................................................................ 4-28 
Figure 4-31: Question about creating a Practice Engine ..................................................... 4-28 
Figure 4-32: Verifying the addition of an engine type ........................................................ 4-29 
Figure 4-33: Backup Engine Button Location .................................................................... 4-30 
Figure 4-34: Name the Engine Archive File ....................................................................... 4-31 
Figure 4-35: Add New Engine Type Dialog ....................................................................... 4-31 
Figure 4-36: Engine Archive Browse ................................................................................ 4-32 

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Figure 4-37: Select Engine Types to Load......................................................................... 4-32 
Figure 4-38: Confirm Engine Type Overwrite if Engine already Exists .................................. 4-33 
Figure 4-39: Sample Acquire Data Viewing Formats .......................................................... 4-34 
Figure 4-40: Vibration Monitor Display Functional Areas .................................................... 4-37 
Figure 4-41: PBS-4100+ Configuration in Process Message ................................................ 4-38 
Figure 4-42: PBS-4100+ Vibration Monitor Screen Display ................................................. 4-38 
Figure 4-43: Speed Display Orientation Options ................................................................ 4-39 
Figure 4-44: Data Graph Area Details............................................................................... 4-40 
Figure 4-45: Eight Channel Display .................................................................................. 4-41 
Figure 4-46: Vibration Limits ........................................................................................... 4-42 
Figure 4-47: Setting Vibration Limits ................................................................................ 4-42 
Figure 4-48: Four Channel Vibration Display ..................................................................... 4-44 
Figure 4-49: Horizontal Bars ........................................................................................... 4-45 
Figure 4-50: Print Confirmations Display .......................................................................... 4-45 
Figure 4-51: Data Table Display ...................................................................................... 4-46 
Figure 4-52: Typical Engine Spectrum .............................................................................. 4-47 
Figure 4-53: Saving Spectrum Prompt .............................................................................. 4-48 
Figure 4-54: Waveform Display ....................................................................................... 4-49 
Figure 4-55: Saving Waveform Prompt............................................................................. 4-50 
Figure 4-56: Vibration vs. Speed Display .......................................................................... 4-52 
Figure 4-57: Vibration vs. Time Display ............................................................................ 4-54 
Figure 4-58: Speed vs. Time Display ................................................................................ 4-55 
Figure 4-59: Spectrum Waterfall Display .......................................................................... 4-56 
Figure 4-60: Waterfall Display Options ............................................................................. 4-57 
Figure 4-61: Survey 2x2 Function .................................................................................... 4-58 
Figure 4-62: Full Survey Function .................................................................................... 4-59 
Figure 4-63: PBS-4100+ Function Button Area .................................................................. 4-60 
Figure 4-64: Start Survey Button ..................................................................................... 4-61 
Figure 4-65: Start Vibration Survey – Enter a Descriptive Comment .................................... 4-61 
Figure 4-66: Vibration Survey/Logging Started.................................................................. 4-62 
Figure 4-67: Save Data Prompt ....................................................................................... 4-63 
Figure 4-68: Print Confirmation Display ............................................................................ 4-63 
Figure 4-69: Readout Units ............................................................................................. 4-64 
Figure 4-70: Monitor View with Multiple Units ................................................................... 4-65 
Figure 4-71: Table View with Multiple Units ...................................................................... 4-65 
Figure 4-72: Vibe-Speed with Mixed Units ........................................................................ 4-66 
Figure 4-73: Survey 2x2 View with Mixed Units ................................................................. 4-67 
Figure 4-74: Full Survey View with Mixed Units ................................................................. 4-67 
Figure 4-75: Vibe-Speed Right Click Options ..................................................................... 4-68 
Figure 4-76: Plot Type Selection Menu ............................................................................. 4-68 
Figure 4-77: Channel Type Selection Menu ....................................................................... 4-69 
Figure 4-78: Traces Selection Menu ................................................................................. 4-69 
Figure 4-79: Broadband Smoothing Selection Menu .......................................................... 4-70 
Figure 4-80: Tracked Smoothing Selection Menu .............................................................. 4-70 
Figure 4-81: Speed Axis Selection Menu ........................................................................... 4-71 
Figure 4-82: Entering Manual Speed Axis Data ................................................................. 4-71 
Figure 4-83: Speed Axis Options ...................................................................................... 4-72 
Figure 4-84: Vibration Axis Selection Menu ....................................................................... 4-72 

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Figure 4-85: Vibration Axis Options .................................................................................. 4-73 
Figure 4-86: Setting Up for the Engine ............................................................................. 4-74 
Figure 4-87: Data Monitor Display at start up ................................................................... 4-75 
Figure 4-88: Data Monitor Display at engine idle. .............................................................. 4-75 
Figure 4-89: Waveform check of signals. .......................................................................... 4-76 
Figure 4-90: Vibration-Speed Display ............................................................................... 4-77 
Figure 4-91: Type a Description of the Vibration Survey .................................................... 4-77 
Figure 4-92: End of Survey display .................................................................................. 4-78 
Figure 4-93: Deceleration data being collected ................................................................. 4-79 
Figure 4-94: End of deceleration display .......................................................................... 4-79 
Figure 4-95: Spectrum Display at idle .............................................................................. 4-80 
Figure 4-96: Survey Spectrum at first speed ..................................................................... 4-80 
Figure 4-97: Spectrum Descriptive Comment Entry ........................................................... 4-81 
Figure 4-98: Data Table reading ...................................................................................... 4-81 
Figure 4-99: Balance Process Flowchart ........................................................................... 4-84 
Figure 4-100: High N1 Content Means a Good Balancing Candidate .................................... 4-86 
Figure 4-101: Low N1 Content Means a Poor Balancing Candidate...................................... 4-87 
Figure 4-102: Type of Balance Data Parameter Selection ................................................... 4-88 
Figure 4-103: PBS-4100+ Top Level Function Display ........................................................ 4-89 
Figure 4-104: PBS-4100+ Balance Wizard Opening Display ................................................ 4-89 
Figure 4-105: Engine Identification Warning Message ....................................................... 4-90 
Figure 4-106: New Trial Weight Introduction Screen ......................................................... 4-91 
Figure 4-107: Balancing Wizard New Trial Weight Balance Display ..................................... 4-94 
Figure 4-108: Select Survey File to be used for Baseline Data ............................................ 4-95 
Figure 4-109: PBS Monitoring Display .............................................................................. 4-96 
Figure 4-110: Tabular Format Monitor Screen ................................................................... 4-97 
Figure 4-111: Updating the Speed Table .......................................................................... 4-98 
Figure 4-112: Survey Data with Speed Points Extracted ..................................................... 4-99 
Figure 4-113: Review Data Display ................................................................................ 4-100 
Figure 4-114: Delete Speed Warning Message ................................................................ 4-100 
Figure 4-115: Completion of all Baseline Speed Points ..................................................... 4-101 
Figure 4-116: End of Baseline Data Acquisition Advisory Message .................................... 4-102 
Figure 4-117: The Baseline Run is Complete Advisory ..................................................... 4-102 
Figure 4-118: Trial Weight Installation Table .................................................................. 4-103 
Figure 4-119: Install/Remove Selection .......................................................................... 4-104 
Figure 4-120: Selection of Trial Weight Size ................................................................... 4-105 
Figure 4-121: Trial Weight Hole Number Entry ............................................................... 4-105 
Figure 4-122: Multiple Trial Weights Listed ..................................................................... 4-106 
Figure 4-123: Show Graph Display ................................................................................. 4-106 
Figure 4-124: Incorrect Hole Number Warning ............................................................... 4-107 
Figure 4-125: Entering a Trial Weight Magnitude ............................................................ 4-107 
Figure 4-126: Select Survey File .................................................................................... 4-108 
Figure 4-127: Survey File Already Used Warning ............................................................. 4-108 
Figure 4-128: Enter Trial Weight Survey Description ....................................................... 4-109 
Figure 4-129: Return to Balance .................................................................................... 4-109 
Figure 4-130: Select Trial Weight Survey File .................................................................. 4-110 
Figure 4-131: Acquire Trial Weight Vibration Data Screen ................................................ 4-111 
Figure 4-132: Extracted Speed Points from Survey File .................................................... 4-112 

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Figure 4-133: Review Trial Weight Data Display .............................................................. 4-113 
Figure 4-134: Trial Weight Removal Display ................................................................... 4-114 
Figure 4-135: Second Plane Trial Weight Installation Table .............................................. 4-115 
Figure 4-136: End of Trial Weight Process Display .......................................................... 4-116 
Figure 4-137: Existing Weight Entry Table ...................................................................... 4-117 
Figure 4-138: Balance Weights to Install Display ............................................................. 4-119 
Figure 4-139: Two Plane Balance Weight Installation Display ........................................... 4-120 
Figure 4-140: Weight Distribution with Caution and Warning Messages ............................ 4-120 
Figure 4-141: Weight Distribution Warning Message Examples ......................................... 4-121 
Figure 4-142: Weight Installation Table Display .............................................................. 4-122 
Figure 4-143: Select Vibration Survey for Check Run ....................................................... 4-124 
Figure 4-144: Give Survey File a Descriptive Name ......................................................... 4-124 
Figure 4-145: Acquire Check Run Data ........................................................................... 4-125 
Figure 4-146: Select the Check Run Vibration Survey ...................................................... 4-125 
Figure 4-147: Vibration Monitor for Check Balance Run Display ........................................ 4-126 
Figure 4-148: Review Balance Data Display .................................................................... 4-127 
Figure 4-149: End of Balancing Advisory Message ........................................................... 4-127 
Figure 4-150: Balance Summary Display ........................................................................ 4-128 
Figure 4-151: IC File Creation Advisory Message ............................................................. 4-129 
Figure 4-152: IC File Select Advisory Message ................................................................ 4-129 
Figure 4-153: Balance Complete Display ........................................................................ 4-130 
Figure 4-154: PBS-4100+ Balance Wizard Opening Display .............................................. 4-133 
Figure 4-155: Balancing Wizard New Stored IC Balance Display ....................................... 4-135 
Figure 4-156: Select IC Display ..................................................................................... 4-136 
Figure 4-157: Select Vibration Survey File to use for Baseline .......................................... 4-137 
Figure 4-158: PBS Monitoring Display ............................................................................ 4-138 
Figure 4-159: Updating the Speed Table ........................................................................ 4-139 
Figure 4-160: Review Extract Survey ............................................................................. 4-140 
Figure 4-161: Review Data Display ................................................................................ 4-141 
Figure 4-162: Delete Speed Warning Message ................................................................ 4-141 
Figure 4-163: Completion of all Baseline Speed Points ..................................................... 4-142 
Figure 4-164: End of Baseline Advisory Message ............................................................. 4-142 
Figure 4-165: End of Baseline Phase Advisory ................................................................. 4-143 
Figure 4-166: Request for Existing Weights .................................................................... 4-143 
Figure 4-167: Balance Weight Distribution Display .......................................................... 4-144 
Figure 4-168: Weight Installation Table Display .............................................................. 4-145 
Figure 4-169: Select Vibration Survey for Check Run ....................................................... 4-147 
Figure 4-170: Give Survey File a Descriptive Name ......................................................... 4-147 
Figure 4-171: Select Vibration Survey File for Check Run ................................................. 4-148 
Figure 4-172: Vibration Monitor for Check Balance Run Display ........................................ 4-149 
Figure 4-173: Speed Point Extraction from Survey File for Balance Check Run ................... 4-150 
Figure 4-174: Review Balance Data Display .................................................................... 4-151 
Figure 4-175: End of Balancing Advisory Message ........................................................... 4-152 
Figure 4-176: Balance Summary Display ........................................................................ 4-153 
Figure 4-177: IC Storage Options .................................................................................. 4-154 
Figure 4-178: Balance Complete Display ........................................................................ 4-154 
Figure 4-179: Balance Tab Details ................................................................................. 4-155 
Figure 4-180: Display to Store Influence Coefficients....................................................... 4-156 

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Figure 4-181: New IC Set Naming Window ..................................................................... 4-156 
Figure 4-182: Updating ICs Option ................................................................................ 4-157 
Figure 4-183: ICs Selection Display ................................................................................ 4-157 
Figure 4-184: Multiple ICs Selection Display ................................................................... 4-158 
Figure 4-185: Do ICs Exist Display ................................................................................. 4-159 
Figure 4-186: How Many IC Averages Display ................................................................. 4-159 
Figure 4-187: Average Influence Coefficients Value Display ............................................. 4-159 
Figure 4-188: Predicted Vibration Graphs ....................................................................... 4-160 
Figure 4-189: Individual Speed Weight Solutions ............................................................ 4-161 
Figure 4-190: Individual Influence Coefficients ............................................................... 4-162 
Figure 4-191: Selecting Another Solution ....................................................................... 4-163 
Figure 4-192: Recalculated Balancing Solution ................................................................ 4-164 
Figure 4-193: Recalculation Weighting Table .................................................................. 4-165 
Figure 4-194: Recalculation for FAN Sensor Only ............................................................ 4-166 
Figure 4-195: Recalculation for Only One Speed ............................................................. 4-166 
Figure 4-196: Recalculation for FAN Sensor Bias ............................................................. 4-167 
Figure 4-197: Data Accept screen .................................................................................. 4-168 
Figure 4-198: Spool To Balance ..................................................................................... 4-169 
Figure 4-199: N2/N3 Balancing Option ........................................................................... 4-170 
Figure 4-200: Create a Copy of the Engine Parameters.................................................... 4-170 
Figure 4-201: Configure Alternate Tach .......................................................................... 4-171 
Figure 4-202: Configure Balance Parameters .................................................................. 4-172 
Figure 4-203: Configure Balance Plane Parameters ......................................................... 4-172 
Figure 4-204: Configure Weight Class Parameters ........................................................... 4-173 
Figure 4-205: Configure Unavailable Holes ..................................................................... 4-173 
Figure 4-206: Configure Weighting Factors ..................................................................... 4-174 
Figure 4-207: Retrieved Data Display ............................................................................. 4-175 
Figure 4-208: Retrieved Vibration Spectrum File ............................................................. 4-177 
Figure 4-209: Deleting Stored Data Are-You-Sure Display ................................................ 4-178 
Figure 4-210: Balance Plot File ...................................................................................... 4-179 
Figure 4-211: Two Channel Vibration Spectrum File Display ............................................. 4-180 
Figure 4-212: Typical Vibration Survey File Display ......................................................... 4-181 
Figure 4-213: Typical Balance Summary Display ............................................................. 4-182 
Figure 4-214: Typical Waveform File Display .................................................................. 4-182 
Figure 4-215: Typical Waterfall File Display .................................................................... 4-183 
Figure 4-216: Typical VLF File Display ............................................................................ 4-184 
Figure 4-217: Vibration Log File Display with Zoom ......................................................... 4-185 
Figure 4-218: Defining a ZOOM region ........................................................................... 4-186 
Figure 4-219: View of data after ZOOM .......................................................................... 4-186 
Figure 4-220: Selecting Limit to View ............................................................................. 4-187 
Figure 4-221: Broadband Limit ...................................................................................... 4-187 
Figure 4-222: View of Broadband data with speed dependent limit line ............................. 4-188 
Figure 4-223: N1 fixed limit line .................................................................................... 4-188 
Figure 4-224: File Copy Direction Dialog Display ............................................................. 4-189 
Figure 4-225: Copy Files Into PBS System ...................................................................... 4-189 
Figure 4-226: Copy Data Files Source Selection .............................................................. 4-190 
Figure 4-227: Browsing for the Data Source ................................................................... 4-190 
Figure 4-228: Data files Selected for Copying ................................................................. 4-191 

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Figure 4-229: Selecting Destination Engine Type for Copying ........................................... 4-192 
Figure 4-230: Copy Files from the PBS System ............................................................... 4-192 
Figure 4-231: Selecting the Source Engine Type ............................................................. 4-193 
Figure 4-232: Selecting Source Engine Type for Copying ................................................. 4-193 
Figure 4-233: Data files Selected for Copying ................................................................. 4-194 
Figure 4-234: Selecting the Copying Destination ............................................................. 4-194 
Figure 4-235: Destination Specified for File Copying ........................................................ 4-195 
Figure 4-236: File Duplication Error Message .................................................................. 4-196 
Figure 4-237: Non Existent File Error Message ................................................................ 4-196 
Figure 4-238: Top Level Functions Display ..................................................................... 4-198 
Figure 4-239: Engine Parameters Display ....................................................................... 4-198 
Figure 4-240: Confirming Selected Engine Type .............................................................. 4-199 
Figure 4-241: Displaying the Engine Parameter Report .................................................... 4-200 
Figure 4-242: Speeds Category ..................................................................................... 4-201 
Figure 4-243: Selecting a Speed Averages Factor ............................................................ 4-203 
Figure 4-244: Selecting a Speed Display Smoothing Factor .............................................. 4-203 
Figure 4-245: Data Smoothing Control on user interface .................................................. 4-204 
Figure 4-246: Data Smoothing Control on Parameter Page .............................................. 4-204 
Figure 4-247: Selecting a Filter Frequency ...................................................................... 4-207 
Figure 4-248: Alternate Tachometer Tab ........................................................................ 4-209 
Figure 4-249: Channels Parameter Database Contents .................................................... 4-211 
Figure 4-250: Components Tab Details .......................................................................... 4-214 
Figure 4-251: N1 Component Tab Details ....................................................................... 4-216 
Figure 4-252: Auxiliary Component Tab Details ............................................................... 4-218 
Figure 4-253: Auxiliary Components – Frequency Range setup......................................... 4-219 
Figure 4-254: Auxiliary Components – Fixed Frequency Setup .......................................... 4-220 
Figure 4-255: Auxiliary Components – Frequency Difference Setup................................... 4-221 
Figure 4-256: DC Outputs Tab Overview ........................................................................ 4-222 
Figure 4-257: Selecting a Measure Channel .................................................................... 4-223 
Figure 4-258: Defining Several DC Output Channels ........................................................ 4-224 
Figure 4-259: Measure Type selection ............................................................................ 4-225 
Figure 4-260: Completed Measure Type Entry Example ................................................... 4-225 
Figure 4-261: Completed DC Outputs Tab ...................................................................... 4-226 
Figure 4-262: Spectrum Graph Tab contents .................................................................. 4-228 
Figure 4-263: Survey Graphs Tab contents ..................................................................... 4-231 
Figure 4-264: Survey Graphs Tab Example Engine Settings ............................................. 4-234 
Figure 4-265: Vibration Monitor Display with Components Enabled ................................... 4-235 
Figure 4-266: Data Sampling Tab contents ..................................................................... 4-236 
Figure 4-267: Balance Tab contents ............................................................................... 4-240 
Figure 4-268: Detailed Balancing Solution Example ......................................................... 4-242 
Figure 4-269: Predicted Vibration .................................................................................. 4-243 
Figure 4-270: Show IC Values ....................................................................................... 4-243 
Figure 4-271: Transition Page Example .......................................................................... 4-244 
Figure 4-272: Data Accept Screen Example .................................................................... 4-244 
Figure 4-273: Allow IC Update Example ......................................................................... 4-245 
Figure 4-274: Do Not Allow Multiple IC Set Example ....................................................... 4-246 
Figure 4-275: Do Not Allow Rebalance Example .............................................................. 4-246 
Figure 4-276: Must Use all Predefined Speeds Warning Example ...................................... 4-247 

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Figure 4-277: Use Only Predefined Speeds Warning Example ........................................... 4-247 
Figure 4-278: Typical Existing Weight Input Display ........................................................ 4-248 
Figure 4-279: Option to Balance After First Trial Weight .................................................. 4-248 
Figure 4-280: Balance Planes Tab .................................................................................. 4-249 
Figure 4-281: Balancing Weight Definition ...................................................................... 4-252 
Figure 4-282: Defining Unavailable Holes ....................................................................... 4-254 
Figure 4-283: Weighting Factors Tab ............................................................................. 4-256 
Figure 4-284: Defining Weighting Factors ....................................................................... 4-257 
Figure 4-285: Limit Definition Tab ................................................................................. 4-258 
Figure 4-286: Limit Defining Buttons .............................................................................. 4-259 
Figure 4-287: Constant Limit Definition and Graphing ..................................................... 4-262 
Figure 4-288: Selecting a Variable Limit ......................................................................... 4-263 
Figure 4-289: Starting Variable Limit Definition ............................................................... 4-263 
Figure 4-290: Completing Definition of Variable Limits ..................................................... 4-264 
Figure 4-291: Displayed Variable Limits with Saved Data ................................................. 4-264 
Figure 4-292: Calibration User Access Denied Message.................................................... 4-266 
Figure 4-293: Calibration User Login .............................................................................. 4-266 
Figure 4-294: System Test Selection Menu ..................................................................... 4-267 
Figure 4-295: Hardware Check Results Display ............................................................... 4-268 
Figure 4-296: Unsuccessful Hardware Test Display ......................................................... 4-268 
Figure 4-297: Cable Check Dialog .................................................................................. 4-269 
Figure 4-298: Signal Check Data Display ........................................................................ 4-270 
Figure 4-299: Engine Type Selection .............................................................................. 4-271 
Figure 4-300: Signal Check Display ................................................................................ 4-271 
Figure 4-301: Calibration Factors Dialog ......................................................................... 4-272 
Figure 4-302: Calibration Check Wizard Intro Screen ....................................................... 4-273 
Figure 4-303: Calibration Check Wizard Instructions ........................................................ 4-274 
Figure 4-304: Calibration Check Wizard 1510A Communications Connection ...................... 4-274 
Figure 4-305: Calibration Check Wizard 1510A Signal Connection ..................................... 4-275 
Figure 4-306: Calibration Check Wizard Data Display....................................................... 4-275 
Figure 4-307: Calibration Check Wizard Results Display ................................................... 4-276 
Figure 4-308: Calibration Check Wizard Complete Display ................................................ 4-277 
Figure 4-309: User Calibration Wizard Intro Screen ......................................................... 4-278 
Figure 4-310: User Calibration Wizard Instructions .......................................................... 4-279 
Figure 4-311: User Calibration Wizard 1510A Communications Connection ........................ 4-279 
Figure 4-312: User Calibration Wizard 1510A Signal Connection ....................................... 4-280 
Figure 4-313: User Calibration Wizard Data Display ......................................................... 4-281 
Figure 4-314: User Calibration Wizard Results Display ..................................................... 4-281 
Figure 4-315: User Calibration Wizard Download Successful............................................. 4-282 
Figure 4-316: User Calibration Wizard Complete ............................................................. 4-283 
Figure 4-317: Login in as the Calibration User ................................................................ 4-284 
Figure 4-318: PBS-4100+ Main Menu Display ................................................................. 4-285 
Figure 4-319: PBS-4100+ System Test Utilities ............................................................... 4-285 
Figure 4-320: PBS-4100+ Signal Check Display ............................................................... 4-286 
Figure 4-321: PBS-4100+ Signal Check Display ............................................................... 4-287 
Figure 4-322: PBS-4100+ Signal Check Display ............................................................... 4-287 
Figure 4-323: PBS-4100+ Signal Check Display ............................................................... 4-288 
Figure 4-324: PBS-4100+ Signal Check Display ............................................................... 4-289 

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Figure 4-325: PBS-4100+ Signal Check Display ............................................................... 4-290 
Figure 4-326: PBS-4100+ Signal Check Display ............................................................... 4-290 
Figure 4-327: PBS-4100+ Signal Check Display ............................................................... 4-291 
Figure 4-328: PBS-4100+ 1.0 Volt Signal Check Display .................................................. 4-292 
Figure 4-329: PBS-4100+ 2.0 Volt Signal Check Display .................................................. 4-293 
Figure 4-330: PBS-4100+ 5.0 Volt P-P Signal Check Display............................................ 4-294 
Figure 4-331: Exit Confirmation Display ......................................................................... 4-295 
Figure 4-332: Selecting Practice Mode ........................................................................... 4-296 
Figure 4-333: Practice Mode PBS-4100+ Top Level Functions Display ............................... 4-297 
Figure 4-334: Practice Mode Drop-Down Engine Type Menu ............................................ 4-298 
Figure 4-335: Practice Mode Drop-Down ID Menu ........................................................... 4-299 
Figure 4-336: Choose Practice Engine and ID display ...................................................... 4-299 
Figure 4-337: Practice Mode Vibration Monitor Display .................................................... 4-300 
Figure 4-338: Practice Mode Vibration Monitor Screen Features ....................................... 4-301 
Figure 4-339: Increased Practice Mode Engine Speed ..................................................... 4-303 
Figure 4-340: Fast Increase of Practice Mode Speed ....................................................... 4-303 
Figure 4-341: Practice Mode – Return Engine to Idle Display ........................................... 4-304 
Figure 4-342: Practice Mode Data Table Display ............................................................. 4-304 
Figure 4-343: Practice Mode Waveform Display .............................................................. 4-305 
Figure 4-344: Practice Mode Monitor Display .................................................................. 4-305 
Figure 4-345: Practice Mode Vibe-Speed Display ............................................................. 4-306 
Figure 4-346: Practice Mode Save Survey Dialog ............................................................. 4-306 
Figure 4-347: Practice Mode Acceleration Run Stages...................................................... 4-307 
Figure 4-348: Practice Mode Spectrum Display ............................................................... 4-308 
Figure 4-349: Practice Mode Save Spectrum Display ....................................................... 4-308 
Figure 4-350: Practice Mode Save Data Comment Window .............................................. 4-309 
Figure 4-351: Practice Mode Decel Complete Display ...................................................... 4-309 
Figure 4-352: Practice Mode Engine Stopped Display ...................................................... 4-310 
Figure 4-353: Practice Mode Clearing the Decel Survey ................................................... 4-310 
Figure 4-354: Beginning Waterfall Display ...................................................................... 4-311 
Figure 4-355: Waterfall Display near Full Speed .............................................................. 4-311 
Figure 4-356: Saving Waterfall Dialog ............................................................................ 4-312 
Figure 4-357: Practice Mode Start of Trial Weight Balance .............................................. 4-313 
Figure 4-358: Practice Mode Entering Balance Job Description ......................................... 4-314 
Figure 4-359: Practice Mode Acquired Baseline Speed at Idle Speed ................................. 4-314 
Figure 4-360: Practice Mode Acquire Baseline Data Display at First Speed ......................... 4-315 
Figure 4-361: Practice Mode First Baseline Speed Point Acquired...................................... 4-315 
Figure 4-362: Practice Mode Final Baseline Speed Point Acquired ..................................... 4-316 
Figure 4-363: Practice Mode Review of Acquired Baseline Data ........................................ 4-317 
Figure 4-364: Practice Mode Shutdown Engine Reminder ................................................ 4-317 
Figure 4-365: Practice Mode End of the Baseline Data Acquisition Mode ........................... 4-318 
Figure 4-366: Practice Mode – Trial Weight Entry Table Display ....................................... 4-318 
Figure 4-367: Practice Mode Entering of Trial Weight Data ............................................. 4-319 
Figure 4-368: Practice Mode Start Taking Trial Weight Data ............................................. 4-320 
Figure 4-369: Practice Mode Completion of Trial Weight Data Collection ........................... 4-320 
Figure 4-370: Practice Mode Review Trial Weight Data .................................................... 4-321 
Figure 4-371: Practice Mode Return Engine to Baseline Display ........................................ 4-322 
Figure 4-372: Practice Mode Trial Weight Process Completion Display .............................. 4-322 

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Figure 4-373: Practice Mode Existing Weight Entry Table ................................................. 4-323 
Figure 4-374: Practice Mode Balancing Solution Display ................................................... 4-323 
Figure 4-375: Practice Mode Balancing Weight Confirmation Display ................................. 4-324 
Figure 4-376: Practice Mode Acquire Check Data Display ................................................. 4-324 
Figure 4-377: Practice Mode Review Acquired Balancing Data Display............................... 4-325 
Figure 4-378: Practice Mode Review Balancing Results Display......................................... 4-326 
Figure 4-379: Practice Mode Influence Coefficients Storage Display .................................. 4-326 
Figure 4-380: Practice Mode Saving the New IC set ........................................................ 4-327 
Figure 4-381: Practice Mode Completion of Balancing Display .......................................... 4-327 
Figure 4-382: PBS-4100+ Start-up Screen ...................................................................... 4-330 
Figure 4-383: Top Level Function Screen ....................................................................... 4-331 
Figure 4-384: PBS System Manager Functions ................................................................ 4-331 
Figure 4-385: Customer Information Display .................................................................. 4-333 
Figure 4-386: System Configuration Display ................................................................... 4-333 
Figure 4-387: Engine Information Display ...................................................................... 4-334 
Figure 4-388: Users Information Display ........................................................................ 4-334 
Figure 4-389: Select Maintain Users ............................................................................... 4-335 
Figure 4-390: Maintain Users Display ............................................................................. 4-336 
Figure 4-391: Entering a New User ................................................................................ 4-336 
Figure 4-392: Entering a New User – Final Step .............................................................. 4-337 
Figure 4-393: Toggling Remote Access .......................................................................... 4-338 
Figure 4-394: Upgrading DAU Confirmation Message ...................................................... 4-340 
Figure 4-395: Upgrading DAU In progress Display .......................................................... 4-340 
Figure 4-396: DAU Restarting Display ............................................................................ 4-340 
Figure 4-397: Search results ......................................................................................... 4-341 
Figure 4-398: About PBS Display ................................................................................... 4-341 
Figure 4-399: Initial File Comparison Display .................................................................. 4-342 
Figure 4-400: File comparison results display .................................................................. 4-342 
Figure 4-401: Open Device Manager .............................................................................. 4-344 
Figure 4-402: Expand Ports (COM & LPT) ....................................................................... 4-345 
Figure 4-403: Open System Configuration ...................................................................... 4-345 
Figure 4-404: Edit 1510A COM Port Assignment.............................................................. 4-346 
Figure 4-405: Setup Program Starting Display ................................................................ 4-347 
Figure 4-406: Software Loading Status Display ............................................................... 4-348 
Figure 4-407: Software License Agreement Display ......................................................... 4-348 
Figure 4-408: Software Ready to Install Display .............................................................. 4-349 
Figure 4-409: Software Loading Progress ....................................................................... 4-349 
Figure 4-410: Loading Process Completion Display .......................................................... 4-350 
Figure 5-1: PBS-4100+ DAU Touch-Panel Display .............................................................. 5-1 
Figure 5-2: DAU About Display ......................................................................................... 5-2 
Figure 5-3: PBS-4100+ DAU Engine Speed Display ............................................................ 5-4 
Figure 5-4: PBS-4100+ DAU SPEED display ....................................................................... 5-5 
Figure 5-5: PBS-4100+ DAU SPEED CPM Option display ..................................................... 5-6 
Figure 5-6: PBS-4100+ DAU SPEED HERTZ Option display.................................................. 5-6 
Figure 5-7: PBS-4100+ DAU SPEED PERCENT Option display .............................................. 5-7 
Figure 5-8: PBS-4100+ DAU Speed Display Settings ........................................................... 5-7 
Figure 5-9: PBS-4100+ Speed Display Units Selector .......................................................... 5-8 
Figure 5-10: PBS-4100+ Speed Smoothing Selector ........................................................... 5-8 

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Figure 5-11: PBS-4100+ DAU VIBRATION MONITOR display .............................................. 5-9 
Figure 5-12: PBS-4100+ DAU Monitor Display .................................................................. 5-10 
Figure 5-13: PBS-4100+ DAU Vibration Monitor Display Settings ........................................ 5-11 
Figure 5-14: PBS-4100+ Maximum Vibration Edit Keypad .................................................. 5-11 
Figure 5-15: PBS-4100+ Speed Display Units Selector ....................................................... 5-12 
Figure 5-16: PBS-4100+ Broadband Smoothing Selector ................................................... 5-12 
Figure 5-17: PBS-4100+ Sensor Set Control Button ........................................................... 5-13 
Figure 5-18: PBS-4100+ DAU VIBRATION DATA TABLE display .......................................... 5-14 
Figure 5-19: PBS-4100+ DAU Vibration Data Table Display Settings ................................... 5-15 
Figure 5-20: PBS-4100+ Number of Decimal Digits Selector ............................................... 5-15 
Figure 5-21: PBS-4100+ Speed Display Units Selector ....................................................... 5-16 
Figure 5-22: PBS-4100+ Broadband Smoothing Selector ................................................... 5-16 
Figure 5-23: PBS-4100+ Sensor Set Control Button ........................................................... 5-17 
Figure 5-24: PBS-4100+ DAU VIBRATION WAVEFORM display ........................................... 5-18 
Figure 5-25: PBS-4100+ DAU VIBRATION WAVEFORM ZOOM Step 1 ................................. 5-19 
Figure 5-26: PBS-4100+ DAU VIBRATION WAVEFORM ZOOM Step 2 ................................. 5-19 
Figure 5-27: PBS-4100+ DAU VIBRATION WAVEFORM ZOOM Results ................................ 5-20 
Figure 5-28: PBS-4100+ Waveform Display Options .......................................................... 5-22 
Figure 5-29: PBS-4100+ Number of Decimal Digits Selection Keypad .................................. 5-22 
Figure 5-30: PBS-4100+ Speed Display Units Selector ....................................................... 5-23 
Figure 5-31: PBS-4100+ Speed Smoothing Selector .......................................................... 5-23 
Figure 5-32: PBS-4100+ Sensor Set Control Button ........................................................... 5-24 
Figure 5-33: PBS-4100+ DAU Vibration Spectrum display .................................................. 5-25 
Figure 5-34: PBS-4100+ N1 Order Tracking Spectrum display ............................................ 5-26 
Figure 5-35: PBS-4100+ N2 Order Tracking Spectrum display ............................................ 5-26 
Figure 5-36: PBS-4100+ Vibration Spectrum Display Options ............................................. 5-27 
Figure 5-37: PBS-4100+ Number of Decimal Digits Keypad ................................................ 5-28 
Figure 5-38: PBS-4100+ Speed Display Units Selector ....................................................... 5-28 
Figure 5-39: PBS-4100+ Spectrum Marker Enabling Keypad .............................................. 5-29 
Figure 5-40: PBS-4100+ Spectrum Markers Enabled ......................................................... 5-29 
Figure 5-41: PBS-4100+ Spectrum Order Tracking Selector ............................................... 5-30 
Figure 5-42: PBS-4100+ Broadband Smoothing Selector ................................................... 5-31 
Figure 5-43: PBS-4100+ Survey Function Display .............................................................. 5-32 
Figure 5-44: PBS-4100+ Survey Function Vibration vs Time Display ................................... 5-33 
Figure 5-45: PBS-4100+ Survey Function Speed vs Time Display ....................................... 5-33 
Figure 5-46: PBS-4100+ Survey Clear Function ................................................................. 5-34 
Figure 5-47: PBS-4100+ Survey Clear Confirmation Message ............................................. 5-34 
Figure 5-48: PBS-4100+ Vibration Survey display options .................................................. 5-35 
Figure 5-49: PBS-4100+ Minimum and Maximum Value Entry Keypad ................................ 5-36 
Figure 5-50: PBS-4100+ Speed Display Units Selector ....................................................... 5-36 
Figure 5-51: PBS-4100+ Survey Trace Selector ................................................................. 5-37 
Figure 5-52: PBS-4100+ Broadband Smoothing Selector ................................................... 5-37 
Figure 5-53: PBS-4100+ DAU Speed Smoothing Selector ................................................... 5-38 
Figure 5-54: PBS-4100+ DAU Vibration Monitor Display ..................................................... 5-39 
Figure 5-55: PBS-4100+ DAU Data Storage Dialog Display ................................................ 5-39 
Figure 5-56: PBS-4100+ DAU Data Storage Running Display.............................................. 5-40 
Figure 5-57: PBS-4100+ DAU Data Storage Ending Display ................................................ 5-41 
Figure 5-58: PBS-4100+ DAU Image Storage Complete Display ......................................... 5-42 

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Figure 5-59: PBS-4100+ DAU Selecting an Engine Type .................................................... 5-43 
Figure 5-60: PBS-4100+ DAU Display of Additional Engine Types ....................................... 5-44 
Figure 5-61: PBS-4100+ DAU Display of New Engine Type ................................................ 5-44 
Figure 5-62: PBS-4100+ DAU Display of Additional Engine Types ....................................... 5-45 
Figure 5-63: PBS-4100+ DAU Display of Engine Library ..................................................... 5-45 
Figure 5-64: PBS-4100+ DAU Display of Engine Library ..................................................... 5-46 
Figure 5-65: PBS-4100+ DAU Display Confirming addition of Engine Type .......................... 5-46 
Figure 5-66: PBS-4100+ DAU Directory of Engine Parameters ............................................ 5-47 
Figure 5-67: PBS-4100+ DAU Engine Parameter file .......................................................... 5-47 
Figure 5-68: Display of Additional Engine Types................................................................ 5-48 
Figure 5-69: Display of Added Engine Type to list ............................................................. 5-48 
Figure 5-70: Display of Delete Engine Confirmation ........................................................... 5-49 
Figure 5-71: Engine ID Number Entry Keyboard ............................................................... 5-50 
Figure 5-72: Entering an Engine ID number ..................................................................... 5-51 
Figure 5-73: After Engine ID has been entered ................................................................. 5-51 
Figure 5-74: Parameter Editor List of Engines Display ........................................................ 5-52 
Figure 5-75: DAU Tachometer Parameters Display ............................................................ 5-53 
Figure 5-76: Tachometer Symbol Entry Keyboard ............................................................. 5-54 
Figure 5-77: Tachometer Type Selector ........................................................................... 5-54 
Figure 5-78: Tachometer Ratio Keypad ............................................................................ 5-55 
Figure 5-79: Tachometer Pulses Keypad .......................................................................... 5-55 
Figure 5-80: Blanking Count Keypad ................................................................................ 5-56 
Figure 5-81: Idle Speed Keypad ...................................................................................... 5-56 
Figure 5-82: 100% Speed Keypad ................................................................................... 5-57 
Figure 5-83: Tachometer Filter Selector ........................................................................... 5-57 
Figure 5-84: Tachometer Threshold Selector .................................................................... 5-58 
Figure 5-85: Speed Signal Input Configuration Selector ..................................................... 5-58 
Figure 5-86: Speed Averages Selector .............................................................................. 5-59 
Figure 5-87: Speed Smoothing Selector ........................................................................... 5-60 
Figure 5-88: DAU Vibration Channel Parameters ............................................................... 5-61 
Figure 5-89: Channel Symbol Editing Keyboard ................................................................. 5-62 
Figure 5-90: Channel Sensitivity Editing Keypad ................................................................ 5-62 
Figure 5-91: Phase Offset keypad .................................................................................... 5-63 
Figure 5-92: Input Coupling Selector ............................................................................... 5-63 
Figure 5-93: Full Scale Voltage Selector ........................................................................... 5-64 
Figure 5-94: Full Scale Vibration keypad ........................................................................... 5-65 
Figure 5-95: Input Units Selector ..................................................................................... 5-65 
Figure 5-96: Readout Units Selector ................................................................................ 5-66 
Figure 5-97: PBS-4100+Broadband Smoothing Selector .................................................... 5-66 
Figure 5-98: PBS-4100+Tracked Vibration Smoothing Selector ........................................... 5-67 
Figure 5-99: PBS-4100+ Broadband Component Parameters .............................................. 5-68 
Figure 5-100: Broadband Component Symbol Keyboard .................................................... 5-69 
Figure 5-101: Filter Type Selector .................................................................................... 5-69 
Figure 5-102: Filter Low Frequency Keypad ...................................................................... 5-70 
Figure 5-103: Filter High Frequency Editing Keypad .......................................................... 5-70 
Figure 5-104: PBS-4100+ N1 Tracked Component Parameters ........................................... 5-71 
Figure 5-105: Broadband Symbol Keyboard ...................................................................... 5-72 
Figure 5-106: Bandwidth Selector .................................................................................... 5-73 

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Figure 5-107: PBS-4100+ Component Parameters ............................................................ 5-74 
Figure 5-108: C1 Component Symbol Editing Display ........................................................ 5-75 
Figure 5-109: Component Type Selector .......................................................................... 5-75 
Figure 5-110: Tachometer Number Selector ..................................................................... 5-76 
Figure 5-111: Ratio Editing Keypad .................................................................................. 5-76 
Figure 5-112: Bandwidth Selector .................................................................................... 5-77 
Figure 5-113: Filter Type Selector .................................................................................... 5-77 
Figure 5-114: Filter Low Frequency Keypad ...................................................................... 5-78 
Figure 5-115: Filter High Frequency Keypad ..................................................................... 5-78 
Figure 5-116: Fixed Frequency Keypad ............................................................................ 5-79 
Figure 5-117: Bandwidth Selector .................................................................................... 5-79 
Figure 5-118: PBS-4100+ Auxiliary Component Parameters ............................................... 5-80 
Figure 5-119: FFT Maximum Frequency Keypad ................................................................ 5-80 
Figure 5-120: FFT Lines Selector ..................................................................................... 5-81 
Figure 5-121: Phase Convention Selector ......................................................................... 5-81 
Figure 5-122: PBS-4100+ DAU System Settings Display .................................................... 5-82 
Figure 5-123: DAU Name Editing Keyboard ...................................................................... 5-82 
Figure 5-124: IP Address Keypad .................................................................................... 5-83 
Figure 5-125: IP Address Mask Keypad ............................................................................ 5-83 
Figure 5-126: Last Calibration Date Keypad ...................................................................... 5-84 
Figure 5-127: Next Calibration Date Keypad ..................................................................... 5-84 
Figure 5-128: DAU Date Keypad ...................................................................................... 5-85 
Figure 5-129: DAU Time Keypad ..................................................................................... 5-85 
Figure 5-130: Administrative Password Keyboard .............................................................. 5-86 
Figure 5-131: Customer Information Settings ................................................................... 5-87 
Figure 5-132: Customer Name Entry Keyboard ................................................................. 5-87 
Figure 5-133: Customer Address Line Entry Keyboard ....................................................... 5-88 
Figure 5-134: Touch-Screen Calibration Display ................................................................ 5-89 
Figure 5-135: Touch-screen Calibration Display ................................................................ 5-90 
Figure 5-136: Touch-screen Calibration Completion Display ............................................... 5-90 
Figure 5-137: Touch-screen Missed Point Display .............................................................. 5-90 
Figure 5-138: Password Entry Keyboard ........................................................................... 5-91 
Figure 5-139: DAU System Status Display ........................................................................ 5-92 
Figure 5-140: DAU Network Status Display ....................................................................... 5-94 
Figure 5-141: DAU Sampler Status Display ....................................................................... 5-96 
Figure 5-142: DAU Tools Display ..................................................................................... 5-98 
Figure 5-143: Troubleshooting Utility Opening .................................................................. 5-99 
Figure 5-144: Troubleshooting Not Allowed Warning Message ........................................... 5-99 
Figure 5-145: Test Mode Function Main Display .............................................................. 5-103 
Figure 5-146: Tachometer Test Initial Display ................................................................. 5-104 
Figure 5-147: Long Tooth Tachometer Display ............................................................... 5-106 
Figure 5-148: Tachometer Test Sampled Data Display ..................................................... 5-107 
Figure 5-149: Tachometer Test ZOOM Display ................................................................ 5-107 
Figure 5-150: Frequency Spectrum Display of Long tooth Tachometer Signal .................... 5-108 
Figure 5-151: Tachometer Conditioner Control Display .................................................... 5-109 
Figure 5-152: Odd Tooth Tachometer Signal .................................................................. 5-111 
Figure 5-153: Pulses per Revolution Keypad ................................................................... 5-112 
Figure 5-154: Blanking Count Keypad ............................................................................ 5-113 

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Figure 5-155: Peaks in a Tachometer Generator Signal ................................................... 5-114 
Figure 5-156: Edges in a Tachometer Signal ................................................................... 5-114 
Figure 5-157: ICP Power Control Display – All Off ........................................................... 5-115 
Figure 5-158: ICP Power Control Display ........................................................................ 5-115 
Figure 5-159: Input Coupling Control Display – All AC ..................................................... 5-116 
Figure 5-160: Input Coupling Control Display – Two DC .................................................. 5-116 
Figure 5-161: Data Sampler Control Panel ...................................................................... 5-117 
Figure 5-162: Serial Port Test Control Panel ................................................................... 5-118 
Figure 5-163: PBS-4100+ DAU Calibration Utility ............................................................ 5-119 
Figure 5-164: PBS-4100+ DAU Calibration Factors Viewer ............................................... 5-125 
Figure 5-165: PBS-4100+ DAU Calibration Factor Keypad ................................................ 5-125 
Figure 5-166: PBS-4100+ DAU Calibration Reset Warning ............................................... 5-126 
Figure 5-167: PBS-4100+ DAU Calibration Factor Reset Confirmation ............................... 5-126 
Figure 5-168: Update Software Function Controls ........................................................... 5-127 
Figure 5-169: Access Denied Message ........................................................................... 5-127 
Figure 5-170: Control Software File Display .................................................................... 5-128 
Figure 5-171: Successful Software Upgrade Message ...................................................... 5-128 
Figure 5-172: Troubleshooting Software File Display ....................................................... 5-129 
Figure 5-173: Successful Troubleshooting Software Upgrade Message .............................. 5-129 
Figure 5-174: Engine Library File Display ........................................................................ 5-130 
Figure 5-175: Successful Engine Library Upgrade Message .............................................. 5-130 
Figure 5-176: DAU Software Version List ........................................................................ 5-131 
Figure 5-177: DAU Data Viewer File List Display ............................................................. 5-132 
Figure 5-178: DAU Data Viewer File List Display Updated ................................................ 5-132 
Figure 5-179: File Sorting Method Selector ..................................................................... 5-133 
Figure 5-180: Warning Message to Confirm File Deletion ................................................. 5-133 
Figure 5-181: List of Saved Data on USB Memory Device................................................. 5-134 
Figure 5-182: Saved Spectrum Data from USB Memory Device ........................................ 5-134 
Figure 5-183: List of Saved Calibration Data ................................................................... 5-135 
Figure 5-184: List of Saved Data on USB Memory Device................................................. 5-135 
Figure 6-1: DAU Component Location Guide ...................................................................... 6-2 

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