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Taking measurements at points evenly distributed along the rotational arc has a positive
influence in the quality of the measurement attained.                         

11. Tap to view cardan alignment results.

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Cardan shaft alignment – Using cardan offset bracket

Cardan offset brackets

Two types of cardan offset brackets are available.

l The large type allows precise measurement of machines joined by cardan shafts over
distances of up to 10 m (33 ft) and shaft offsets of up to 1000 mm (39 3/8 in.).
l The smaller type also referred to as Lite, allows precise measurement of machines
joined by cardan shafts over distances of up to 3 m (10 ft) and shaft offsets of up to 400
mm (15 3/4 in.).

l "Mounting large cardan offset bracket (sensALIGN 7 laser)" on page 153

l "Mounting cardan offset bracket lite (sensALIGN 5 laser)" on page 158

Note
Both sets of cardan offset brackets (large and lite) may be used with either sensALIGN 7
sensor /laser combination or sensALIGN 5 sensor/laser combination.

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Mounting large cardan offset bracket (sensALIGN 7 laser)

Note
sensALIGN 5 laser may also be used with the large cardan offset bracket.

Mounting the large cardan offset bracket and adjusting sensALIGN 7

laser

Mounting bracket
1. Mount the faceplate on the face of the coupling using the bolts supplied. The bracket is usu-
ally mounted on the coupling face of the non-rotatable shaft, for example, the roll in a paper
mill. Two different mounting arrangements are available:

l If the shaft end or coupling face has a threaded hole in its center, the easiest and most
rigid mounting method is to use the large center bolt as shown below. A thread adapter
may be used as shown to fit the center bolt to larger bores.

l The faceplate may also be attached to the coupling face using the three T-nut bolts, form-
ing a three-point mounting.

Note
Do not bolt down the faceplate as the laser is still to be adjusted.

If the coupling has a raised face, the precision machined spacers are used as shown in

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order to separate the faceplate from the raised inner section of the coupling face while
connecting the faceplate to the coupling face which is the reference surface.

2. Place the rail in the faceplate as shown below (c1), then use the two top levers (c2) to
tighten the slide into place. Ensure that the center groove on the rail faces outwards.

Mounting the laser holder assembly on the rail

1. Loosen the handwheel slightly, then slide the laser holder assembly down the center groove
of the rail.

Mounting and adjusting laser

1. Slide the distance plate down the support posts.
2. Slide sensALIGN laser onto the posts until it rests on the distance plate.

3. Mark a set of target crosshairs on the shaft rotation centerline of the other machine coup-
ling (if the flange has a center hole, a temporary target surface such as a dust cap may be
affixed to the hole).

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4. Switch on sensALIGN laser and adjust the beam to strike the center of the target on the
opposite coupling.

l The objective is to adjust the laser beam such that it is colinear to the rotational axis of
the laser holder assembly; making it possible to shift the laser assembly holder rota-
tional axis.

Note
The distance plate influences the offset by positioning the laser beam on the same axis
as the rotational axis of the laser holder assembly.

l The two yellow beam position thumbwheels are used to adjust the angular position of
the laser beam. By rotating the laser assembly holder, the laser beam traces an ‘approx-
imate’ circle. If the ‘approximate’ circle is a single dot at the center of the target, then
the laser beam has been adjusted correctly. If that is not the case, repeat the laser
beam adjustment process until the ‘approximate’ circle corresponds to a ‘single dot’ pos-
ition.

Note
As soon as a single dot position has been achieved, do not touch the laser thumbwheels.

Adjusting the laser beam to the machine rotational axis

In this step, the laser holder assembly is adjusted on the bracket such that the laser holder
rotational axis is roughly colinear with the rotational axis of machine to be aligned (which
could be a motor or a gearbox).

Note
During this procedure, DO NOT touch the yellow laser beam position thumbwheels.

1. Carry out the vertical and horizontal adjustment of the laser holder assembly by sliding it
horizontally through the center groove on the rail and positioning it vertically by rotating the
rail.
2. Repeat the above procedure until the laser beam strikes the center of the target placed on
the rotational axis of machine to be aligned.

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Once the laser beam has been centered on the target, tighten the faceplate on the coupling
face.

l If using the center bolt, tighten this using the provided 17 mm open end spanner
(wrench).

l If using the T-nut bolt, tighten them as appropriate.

Positioning laser and mounting sensor for measurement

In this step, the laser is remounted on the underside of the laser holder while the sensor is
mounted on the shaft of the machine to be aligned.
1. Switch off the laser and remove it from its holder.
2. Using the provided M4 Allen key, loosen the support posts then slide them through the laser
holder base so that they protrude from the other side.
3. Retighten the M4 Allen screws to secure the support posts, then remount the laser onto the
support posts.

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4. Use the chain-type bracket or appropriate magnetic brackets to mount the sensor on the
shaft of the machine to be moved (such as the motor or gearbox). The sensor is aligned to the
laser by pushing or sliding the bracket supporting the sensor.

Note
DO NOT touch the laser or its laser position thumbwheels.

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Mounting cardan offset bracket lite (sensALIGN 5 laser)

Note
sensALIGN 7 laser may also be used with the cardan offset bracket lite.

Mounting the cardan offset bracket lite and adjusting sensALIGN 5

laser

Mounting the faceplate to the rail

1. Slide the the faceplate down the rail as shown below. The four T-nuts should sit in the
grooves.

2. After positioning the faceplate on the rail, tighten the four socket head screws using the
provided M5 allen key.

3. Mount the bracket assembly to the coupling face of the non-rotatable shaft. If the coupling
face has a raised rim, the precision machined spacers are used as shown below in order to sep-
arate the bracket faceplate from the coupling face.

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l (Without the spacers, there would be no direct contact between the faceplate and the
coupling surface surrounding the bolt holes – exactly the location where the faceplate
and coupling are being joined.)

l The coupling shown above has a raised face flange. The provided spacers are used to cre-
ate a three-point plane to ensure that the faceplate and the coupling face, which is the
reference surface are joined together.

Note
The center part of the coupling face must not be used as a reference surface.

Mounting the laser holder assembly on to the rail

1. Loosen the handwheel slightly, then slide the laser holder assembly down the center groove
of the rail, with the T-nut acting as a guide.

Mounting and adjusting the sensALIGN 5 laser

In this step, the laser beam is adjusted such that it is roughly colinear to the rotational axis of
the laser holder assembly.
1. Slide the two black distance sleeves down the support posts.
2. Slide the laser onto the posts until it rests on the distance sleeves.

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3. Mark a set of target crosshairs on the shaft rotation centerline of the other machine coup-
ling (if the flange has a center hole, a temporary target surface may be affixed to the hole).
4. Switch on the laser and adjust the beam to strike the center of the target on the opposite
coupling:

l The objective is to adjust the laser beam such that it is roughly colinear to the rotational
axis of the laser holder assembly; this will make it possible to make fine adjustments to
the laser holder assembly’s position afterwards, without having to realign the laser
beam itself.

Note
The distance sleeves (black) influence the offset by positioning the laser beam on the
same axis as the rotational axis of the laser holder assembly.

l The two yellow beam position thumbwheels are used to adjust the angular position of
the laser beam. By rotating the laser assembly holder, the laser beam traces an ‘approx-
imate’ circle. If the ‘approximate’ circle is a single dot at the center of the target, then
the laser beam has been adjusted correctly. If that is not the case, repeat the laser
beam adjustment process until the ‘approximate’ circle corresponds to a ‘single dot’ pos-
ition.

Note
RS5 laser adjustment tip:
If the beam describes a circle rather than a dot at the target when rotating the laser
holder assembly, then note how big the circle is and use the yellow adjustment thumb-
wheels to move the laser beam back by half the distance it has moved when rotating the
laser holder assembly 180° from its start position. Do this both vertically and hori-
zontally. When correctly adjusted, you should be able to rotate the laser holder
assembly a full 360° without the laser dot moving from the target center.

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Note
As soon as a single dot position has been achieved, do not touch the laser thumbwheels.

Adjusting the sensALIGN 5 laser beam to machine’s rotational axis

In this step, the laser holder assembly is adjusted on the bracket such that the laser holder
rotational axis is colinear with the rotational axis of machine to be aligned (which could be a
motor or a gearbox).

Note
During this procedure, DO NOT touch the yellow laser beam position thumbwheels.

1. Carry out the vertical and horizontal adjustment of the laser holder assembly by sliding it
horizontally through the bracket rails and positioning it vertically by rotating the bracket.

2. Repeat the above procedure until the laser beam strikes the center of the target placed on
the rotational axis of machine to be aligned.
3. Once the laser beam has been centered on the target, tighten the faceplate on the coupling
face using the provided hexagon socket head screws.

Positioning sensALIGN 5 laser and mounting sensALIGN 5 sensor for

measurement
In this step, the laser is remounted on the underside of the laser holder while the sensor is
mounted on the shaft of the machine to be aligned.

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1. Switch off the laser and remove it from its holder.

2. Using the provided M4 Allen key, loosen the support posts then slide them through the laser
holder base so that they protrude from the other side.

3. Retighten the M4 Allen screws to secure the support posts, then remount the laser onto the
support posts.
4. Use the chain-type bracket or appropriate magnetic brackets to mount the sensor on the
shaft of the machine to be moved (such as the motor or gearbox). The sensor is aligned to the
laser by pushing or sliding the bracket supporting the sensor.

Note
DO NOT touch the laser or its laser position thumbwheels.

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Cardan shaft alignment using sensALIGN 5 sensor and

laser
This measurement procedure is used in conjunction with the cardan offset bracket, and the
cardan shaft joining the machines must be dismantled during measurement.
1. After mounting the cardan offset bracket and the measuring components, and then adjust-
ing the laser, switch the touch device on, then proceed to set up the machines.

2. After setting up the machines and entering all required machine dimensions, tap to
proceed with measurement.

Note
The default measurement mode for cardan shafts when using sensALIGN 5 sensor and
laser is static measurement (1) where measurements are taken at any of the eight 45°
positions (i.e. 12.00, 1.30, 3.00, 4.30, 6.00, 7.30, 9.00 or 10.30 o’clock positions viewed
from coupling towards laser emitter).
Multipoint measurement may also be used.

3. Tap either the pulsating M (2) or (3) to take initial measurement point.
4. Rotate the sensor and the laser to the next measurement position.

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5. Use or to position the displayed laser at the desired measurement position,

then tap the pulsating M to take measurement at the selected clock position.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to take measurements in at least three clock positions over at least
70° of rotation. (Taking more position measurements improves the reliability of results.)

7. When enough measurement points over at least 70° rotation have been taken, tap to
stop measurement.

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8. Tap to view cardan alignment results.

Evaluation and alignment

Offset has no real influence in the alignment condition but any angularity at the rotational axes
must be corrected.

As only angularity must be corrected in cardan shaft alignment, results displayed show only
foot values for one pair of feet. Angularity may be presented in mrad or degrees. Cardan shaft
units are set under default settings in configuration.

Note
A PRÜFTECHNIK cardan shaft tolerance table is available for 1/2° and 1/4° limits. The
required tolerance type may be set under default settings in 'Configuration'.                                

Out of tolerance machines may be repositioned with the help of the Live Move function.

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Cardan shaft alignment – IntelliPOINT measurement pro-

cedure
This measurement procedure is used in conjunction with the cardan offset bracket, and the
cardan shaft joining the machines must be dismantled during measurement.
1. Switch sensor, laser and the touch device on, then proceed to set up the machines.

2. After setting up the machines and entering all required machine dimensions, tap to
proceed with measurement.

3. Tap 1 to access the 'Measurement mode' screen.

4. Swipe the carousel (2) and select 'IntelliPOINT' (3) the required measurement mode.

5. Tap (4) to proceed with measurement.

Taking measurements

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1. With the laser beam centered, and the needle exactly at the center of the green sector (1),
wait for measuring to stabilize.

Note
To center the needle, both laser and sensor must be at the same rotational angle.                                

2. Once measuring has stabilized, the letter 'M' appears (2).

Note
For this measurement procedure automatic measurement after stabilization has to be
disabled in default settings.                                

3. Tap 'M' to take the measurement point.

4. Rotate the sensor to the next measurement position.
5. Turn the laser-side shaft and observe the onscreen needle indicator (1). Measuring only sta-
bilizes when the needle is in the blue sector.

6. Once measuring has stabilized, tap 'M' (2) to take the measurement.
7. Repeat steps 4 – 6 and take measurements in as many positions over as wide an angle as
possible, ensuring that the measurement quality is acceptable.

8. When a good enough measurement quality (1) has been attained, tap (2) to stop

measurement. Tap (3) to view cardan alignment results.

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Evaluation and alignment

Offset has no real influence in the alignment condition but any angularity at the rotational axes
must be corrected.

As only angularity must be corrected in cardan shaft alignment, results displayed show only
foot values for one pair of feet. Angularity may be presented in mrad or degrees. Cardan shaft
units are set under default settings in 'Configuration'.

Note
A PRÜFTECHNIK cardan shaft tolerance table is available for 1/2° and 1/4° limits. The
required tolerance type may be set under default settings in 'Configuration'.                                

Out of tolerance machines may be repositioned with the help of the Live Move function.

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Live Trend

Note
This functionality is available only with ROTALIGN touch features.                                

What is Live Trend?

Live Trend is an application used for live monitoring of machine movements arising from
thermal growth, machine foundation movement and changes in operating load. The application
is also used to check pipe strain. Live Trend can additionally be used to track machine drift as
raw sensor data in the X,Y coordinates.

Live Trend packages

To be able to mount both sensALIGN sensor and laser on the machines to be monitored, two
bracket packages are available.

l ALI 4.005/2-10 — Live Trend add-on module with magnetic brackets

l ALI 4.005/2-20 — Live Trend add-on module with PERMAFIX brackets

ALI 4.005/2-10 Live Trend add-on module with magnetic

brackets

Part number Component

ALI 14.310 Live Trend magnetic bracket for mounting laser and
sensor including 115 mm support posts (Note that
this package contains 2 no. ALI 14.310)

ALI 14.320 Magnetic bracket for Bluetooth module (for

ROTALIGN sensor)

ALI 2.191 Anti-torsion bridge (Note that this package contains

2 no. ALI 2.191)

ALI 2.193 Live Trend case for magnetic brackets

ALI 4.743 ROTALIGN Ultra Shaft Expert firmware voucher

ALI 4.451 USB memory stick

DOC 04.100.en Live Trend Getting started

0 0739 1055 2.5 mm allen key

See package components in following images.

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ALI 4.005/2-20 Live Trend add-on module with PERMAFIX

brackets

Part number Component

ALI 2.190 PERMAFIX mounting bracket for laser and sensor

(Note that this package contains 2 no. ALI 2.190)

ALI 2.191 Anti-torsion bridge (Note that this package con-

tains
2 no. ALI 2.191)

ALI 2.192 Live Trend case for PERMAFIX brackets

ALI 2.194 Striking cone

ALI 4.743 ROTALIGN Ultra Shaft Expert firmware voucher

ALI 4.451 USB memory stick

DOC 04.100.en Live Trend Getting started

Note

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As stated in the copyright, package contents may also vary from those listed here.
Check and ensure that the delivered package items conform to the purchase order and
the packing list. Reference may also be made to the online product catalog.
Contact PRÜFTECHNIK Condition Monitoring or your local sales representative if any
package items are damaged or missing.                 

See package components in following images.

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Mounting Live Trend brackets

Mount the necessary Live Trend measurement brackets as described in "ROTALIGN Ultra iS
Live Trend getting started" DOC 04.100.en which is included in the Live Trend packages.

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Live Trend setup

Use the dimensions screen to define the machines to be monitored.

Note
Live Trend brackets are mounted on the machines and NOT on shafts.

After entering all necessary dimensions, tap then proceed to set sampling interval and
measurement duration in the setup screen that appears.

In the setup screen, the following measurement parameters and machine running condition
are defined:

l (1) The machine running condition is set by swiping the blue button to either "Cold to
hot" or "Hot to cold".
l (2) "Data reduction" is a process whereby readings are only taken when significant
events take place. This helps reduce the volume of unnecessary data. Data reduction is
set as default. A check mark appears within the blue button. Swipe the button to the left
to deactivate "Data reduction". When deactivated, an "X" appears within the gray button.
l (3) "Start from last shaft alignment" sets the last shaft "As left" alignment condition as
the starting point of the Live Trend measurement. This option is only active if a shaft
alignment measurement had been carried out on the particular asset.
l (4) "Duration" is set in either hours, minutes or seconds. It is the time set for the entire
measurement.

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l (5) "Interval" is set in either hours, minutes or seconds. It is the time that elapses
between taking readings.

Tap the respective value box then enter the duration or measurement interval using the

onscreen keyboard. Tap or to exit the onscreen keyboard and return to the setup
screen.
Tap the respective unit of time box then select desired unit from the units window that pops
up.

l (6) The indicated free storage capacity is based on the sampling interval.
l (7) The bar shows the current status of the measurement.

l (8) Tap to cancel the setup

l (9) Tap to proceed with Live Trend measurement

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Live Trend – Measurement

If the sensor has been initialized, and laser beam centered, tap to start Live Trend
measurement. [If not, refer to "Initializing sensor" on page 47 and "Laser beam adjustment"
on page 38.]

Note
DO NOT touch the laser or adjust the laser beam once measurement has started.                                

Once measurement is started, the "Measurement screen" displays the current coupling gap
and offset values (1). The blue measurement progress bar (2) shows the approximate per-
centage of completed measurement. The time measurement commenced, the scheduled dur-
ation, time when measurement will end, the sampling interval and number of measurements
taken are also displayed.

The measurement status bar (3) will indicate when measurement is completed. Tap to

stop current measurement before set duration elapses. Tap to evaluate results.

Note

Results may be viewed with measurement in progress. Tap to view feet results
and measurement plots.                         

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Live Trend – Evaluating results

Results screen overview

Interpreting the results screen

l (1) The "Plots" icon is used to display the results in form of plots. The type of data dis-
played on the plot is selected via the menu item "Plot setup" (3).
l (2) The cursor which is freely movable possesses a data tip that shows the date and
time of the position on the graph. The displayed coupling and feet results correspond to
the current cursor position.
l (3) The menu item "Plot setup" is used to select type of data to be displayed on the
plots. The following options are available:

l Tap "Coupling (Horizontal & Vertical)" to display coupling gap and offset value plots
l Tap "Feet (Horizontal & Vertical) left machine" to display left machine feet value plots

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l Tap "Feet (Horizontal & Vertical) right machine" to display right machine feet value plots
l Tap "Raw (Coordinates)" to display plots of raw XY values on both position detectors

l (4) Displayed results correspond to current cursor position and selected plot setup.
l (5) The displayed coupling results correspond to the current cursor position. Tap coup-
ling results (5) to access the Live Trend log.
l (6) This area is used to control the timeline of the Live Trend application.

The two sliding bars are used to adjust the time scale of the plots on display. The left sliding
bar marks the beginning of the timeline. The right sliding bar marks the end of the timeline.
The cursor will always remain on the display and is repositioned by sliding it across the display

or using or (7).

l (7) Tap or to position cursor at desired position.

l (8) Tap or to toggle cursor between final measurement position and previously
selected measurement position respectively.
l (9) The 3-D results shows the coupling and feet results for the reading at current cursor
position (2).
l (10) The 2-D (V/H) results shows the coupling and feet results for the reading at current
cursor position (2)

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Live Trend – Log

What is a Live Trend log?

A Live Trend measurement log is a table that records the results of all measurements taken
during the live monitoring of the machine. The following items are also included in the log.

l Vertical and Horizontal coupling results for every recorded measurement

l Markers
l Date and time when each measurement was taken
l Laser status at time of measurement (this could be 'Laser centered' or 'OK' or 'Laser
end' or 'Laser weak')
l The averaging time for each measurement
l The sensor raw values that include X,Y coordinates on both position detectors, the rota-
tional angle and the temperature
l The laser raw values that include the rotational angle and the temperature
l Velocity RMS
l Both sensor and laser serial numbers and their respective recalibration dates

Swipe horizontally to view all columns in the log and vertically to view all rows in the log.

The reading presently highlighted on the log corresponds to the cursor reading on the plot.

l (1) Reading currently highlighted on the log. Tap to view results. The cursor pos-
ition (1a) corresponds to reading highlighted on the log. The displayed coupling results
(1b) correspond to those highlighted on the log.
l (2) Slide the blue button to select either 'All' or 'Markers'. When 'All' is selected, the log
displays all readings taken. When 'Markers' is selected, only readings with markers are
displayed.

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l (3) Tap or to toggle cursor between currently highlighted reading and the last
recorded reading respectively.

l (4) Tap to assign marker to highlighted log reading.

l (5) Tap to set highlighted log reading to zero.

l (6) Tap to view results.

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Live Trend – Markers

What are markers?

In the Live Trend application, markers are points on the graph that highlight significant events
during a measurement. These may include machine startup or machine shutdown. Following
markers are available.

l 'Hot' – used to indicate the running condition or when machinery has warmed up

l 'Cold' – used to indicate the initial running phase from being stationary

l 'Custom' – a customer-specified marker

l 'Start' – used to indicate point where the machines are started

l 'Stop' – used to indicate the point where machines are shut off

Applying markers
Markers are applied within the log. The log is accessed from the "Measurement" or "Results"
screen.

Tap the area where the coupling results are displayed (1). This opens the Live Trend log.

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Tap measurement where a marker is desired (1) then tap (2). Tap desired marker from
available list (3). The log table then shows selected measurement with desired marker (4).

User-specified markers
User-specified markers are set using the marker 'Custom'. Tap the desired measurement

from the log then tap . Tap 'Custom' from the displayed markers list. Use the keyboard
that appears to customize the marker data tip. Data tip is a small display that appears on the
cursor. It shows the date, time and customized marker information at the current cursor pos-
ition.

Set measurement point to zero

If desired, any measurement point may be set to zero using the "set to zero" marker .

Note
Only one measurement point may be set to zero using the "set to zero" marker.

From the log, tap the measurement where the "set to zero" marker is to be applied (1). Tap

(2) to set the point to zero. The "set to zero" marker appears on the measurement (3)
with the vertical and horizontal coupling values set to zero. Coupling values (4) are then dis-
played relative to the point set to zero.

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Note
Only one marker may be applied to any specific measurement. The special "set to zero"
marker is the only one that may be combined with another marker.

Deleting markers
From the log, slide the blue button to the right (1) to display markers only. Tap the meas-
urement with marker to be deleted (2). A bin icon appears next to the marker icon (3). Tap

either or depending on the type of marker being deleted.

Identifying markers
The markers on the plots may be identified using the log. Access the log by tapping the coup-
ling results (1). Slide the blue button (2) to the right. Only measurements with markers will
be displayed. The cursor on the plots (3) corresponds to the highlighted measurement on the

log (4). Tap to view the plots.

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In this example, the highlighted measurement is measurement number 200 and happens to be
the last taken measurement point. The "set to zero" marker has been applied to that meas-

urement. The "Start" and "Cold" markers have also been set and measurement num-
bers 1 and 4 respectively.

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Live Trend in multiple coupling

Note
This functionality is available only with ROTALIGN touch features.                                

What is Live Trend in multiple coupling?

This functionality is used to perform Live Trend measurements of multiple-element drives with
three or more machines simultaneously. The functionality may be used to measure up to
seven machines.

Accessing the Live Trend multiple coupling functionality

The multiple coupling functionality is accessed by tapping the "Multiple coupling/Single coup-

ling" icon [ ] within the home screen. With "Multiple coupling" selected, the only icons act-
ive are Live Trend for multiple coupling and multiple coupling for horizontal shaft alignment.

Tap to start the Live Trend for multiple coupling functionality. The application starts with
a default pump-gearbox-motor template.

Setup
l After starting the application configure the machines as appropriate.

l Ensure that the measurement components have been mounted as required.

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Note
Live Trend brackets are mounted on the machines and NOT on shafts.

l After entering all necessary dimensions, tap then proceed to set sampling interval and
measurement duration in the setup screen that appears.

Items under "Setup"

l (7) Tap "Setup" to display the measurement parameters and machine running condition (1) to
(6) which are defined in Live Trend setup.

Items under "Information"

l (8) Tap "Information" to display the following times:

i) Time measurement started

ii) Elapsed time (or duration if measurement has not been started)
iii) Time when measurement stopped
iv) Time between measurements
v) Number of measurement samples taken.

Items under "Couplings"

l (9) Tap "Couplings" to access the measurement screen where sensor initialization and laser
beam adjustment may be carried out if necessary.

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LT in multiple coupling – selecting and initializing sensors

Live Trend in multiple coupling – selecting and initializing sensors

If at any coupling position, the sensor has neither been selected nor initialized, the hint "Select
sensor" will appear in the measurement when "Couplings" is selected.

Tap "Select sensor" and proceed with sensor initialization.

After selecting sensor for required coupling position, tap to proceed with measurement.

Tap to start multiple coupling Live Trend measurement.

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LT in multiple coupling – missing dimensions

Live Trend in multiple coupling – missing dimensions

If any dimension is missing in Live Trend measurements of multiple-element drives, a hint will
appear in the measurement screen.
l The hint "Enter dimension" only appears when any coupling center-to-sensor dimension is
missing.

l The dimension icon appears whenever any dimension is missing.

Tap either "Enter dimension" or to access the dimensions screen and enter the
required dimension. In this example, the missing dimension is the coupling center-to-sensor
dimension on the first coupling..

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LT measurement in multiple coupling

Live Trend measurement in multiple coupling

l If the sensor has been initialized, and laser beam centered, tap to start multiple coup-
ling Live Trend measurement.

Note
DO NOT touch the sensALIGN sensors and lasers in use or adjust the laser beams once
measurement has started.

l Once measurement is started, the "Measurement screen" displays the current coupling gap
and offset values at all couplings (1).
Note: Tapping the coupling values frame opens the Live Trend log.
The blue measurement progress bar (2) shows the approximate percentage of completed
measurement. Tapping “Information” displays the time measurement commenced, the sched-
uled duration, time when measurement will end, the sampling interval and number of meas-
urements taken.
The measurement status bar (3) displays the current status of the measurement.

Current measurement may be stopped before set duration elapses by tapping .

During measurement, tapping displays live measurement results.

l (1) The cursor shows current live results on the plots for the selected coupling.
l (2) Live coupling results for selected coupling (in this case coupling 2) are displayed.
l (3) Shows coupling whose current live results are on display (in this case coupling 2).

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l (4) Mini train inset used to select coupling whose live results are to be displayed. Select
desired coupling by tapping the arrow located at its respective end (in this example arrow at
end B for coupling 2).

l Tap either or to return to the measurement screen displaying all coupling pos-
itions.

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LT results in multiple coupling

Live Trend results in multiple coupling

Tap to display and evaluate results. Results may be evaluated during or after meas-
urement.
Results may be displayed as plots, feet results, and coupling values.

Note
Tapping the coupling values frame opens the Live Trend log.

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Best practice

Mounting sensor and laser

›› The 'Dimensions' screen shows the sides where the sensor and laser are to be mounted. If

necessary, use , the “Camera” icon to rotate the view on the screen to allow machines be
viewed as they physically appear.
›› Mount the brackets directly on the shafts or couplings.
›› Mount sensor and laser as low as possible on the supplied support posts. The couplings must
not block the path of the laser beam.
›› Mount laser on the machine designated stationary and sensor on the machine designated
moveable.
›› Both sensor and laser must not touch one another or the machine casings during shaft rota-
tion.

Entering dimensions
›› Dimensions taken to within + 3 mm [+ 1/8 in.) are acceptable.
›› When entering the dimension between the front and back feet, use the distance between the
center of the two foot bolts.

Initializing sensor
›› Should “communication error” occur, tap detector area below the hint “Communication
error” then tap “Sensor list” to check whether the sensor has been detected.

Causes that may influence measurement

›› Incorrect or loose mounting of bracket frame, support posts
›› Incorrect or loose mounting of sensor and laser on the support posts
›› Loose machine anchor bolts
›› Unstable or damaged machine foundation
›› Mounted components strike machine foundation or machine casings or frame during shaft
rotation
›› Mounted components moved during shaft rotation
›› Uneven shaft rotation
›› Change in temperature within machines
›› External vibration from other rotating machines

Results and Live Move

›› V is the vertical orientation of the machines viewed from the side.
›› H is the horizontal orientation of the machines viewed from the top.
›› The foot results which are used in correcting misalignment are position values with respect
to the reference machine.
›› The bold colored foot tolerance arrows show the direction and magnitude in which to move
the machine. The color code also shows the attained alignment tolerance.

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Technical data – touch device

touch device

CPU Processor: 1.0 GHz quad core ARM®Cortex-A9

Memory: 2 GB RAM, 1 GB Internal Flash, 32 GB SD-Card Memory

Display Technology: Projective capacitive multi-touch screen

Type: Transmissive (sunlight-readable) backlit TFT color graphic dis-
play
Optically bonded, protective industrial display, integrated light sensor
for automated adjustment of the brightness to the display
Resolution: 800 x 480 Pixel
Dimensions: 178 mm (7") diagonal

LED indicators 3 LEDs for battery status

1 LED for WiFi communication

Power supply Operating time: 12 hours typical use (based upon an operating cycle of
25% measurement, 25% computation, 50% 'sleep' mode)
Battery: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery 3.6 V / 80 Wh
AC adapter/charger: 12 V / 36 W; standard barrel connector (5.5 x 2.1 x
11 mm)

External interface USB host for memory stick

USB slave for PC communication, charging (5 V DC / 1.5 A)
RS-232 (serial) for sensor
RS-485 (serial) for sensor
I-Data for sensor
Integrated Bluetooth® wireless communication (covers direct line of
sight distances of up to 30 m / 100 ft depending on the prevailing envir-
onmental conditions)
Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n up to 72.2 Mbps (depending
on configuration)
Integrated RFID with read and write capabilities (depending on con-
figuration)

Environmental IP 65 (dustproof and water jets resistant) – as defined in regulation

protection DIN EN 60529 (VDE 0470-1), shockproof
Relative humidity: 10% to 90%

Drop test 1 m (3 1/4 ft)

Temperature Operation: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

range Charging: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage: -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)

Dimensions Approx. 273 x 181 x 56 mm (10 3/4" x 7 1/8" x 2 3/16")

Weight Approx. 1.88 kg (4.1 lbs)

Camera 5 MP built-in (depending on configuration)

LEDs: Risk Group 1 according to IEC 62471:2006

CE conformity Refer to the CE compliance certificate in www.pruftechnik.com

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touch device

Carrying case Standard: ABS, drop tested (2 m / 6 1/2 ft.)

Dimensions: Approx. 470 x 388 x 195 mm (18 1/2” x 15 9/32” x 7
11/16”)
Weight: Including all standard parts – Approx. 8.5 kg [18.7 lb]

FCC compliance Requirements fulfilled (refer to the provided document 'Safety and gen-
eral information')

Country radio cer- Approvals granted for specific regions (refer to the provided 'Safety and
tifications general information' document)

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Technical data – sensALIGN 7 laser

sensALIGN 7 laser

Type Semiconductor laser

LED indicators 1 LED for laser transmission

1 LED for battery status

Power supply Operating time: 70 hours continuous use (Li-polymer battery)

Battery: Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery 3.7 V / 1.6 Ah 6 Wh
AC adapter/charger: 5 V / 3 A

Environmental IP 65 (dustproof and water jets resistant) – as defined in regulation

protection DIN EN 60529 (VDE 0470-1), shockproof
Relative humidity: 10% to 90%

Temperature Operation: -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)

range Charging: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions Approx. 103 x 84 x 60 mm (4 1/16" x 3 5/16" x 2 3/8")

Weight Approx. 330 g [11.6 oz]

Beam power < 1mW

Wavelength 630 – 680 nm (red, visible)

Safety class Class 2 according to IEC 60825-1:2007

The laser complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for devi-
ations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

Beam divergence 0.3 mrad

Inclinometer res- 0.1°

olution

Inclinometer ± 0.25% full scale

error

CE conformity Refer to the CE compliance certificate in www.pruftechnik.com

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Technical data – sensALIGN 7 sensor

sensALIGN 7 sensor

CPU Type: ARM Cortex™ M3

Memory: 2 GB Flash Memory

LED indicators 4 LEDs for laser adjustment

1 LED for Bluetooth® communication
1 LED for battery status

Power supply Operating time: 12 hours continuous use

Battery: Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery 3.7 V / 1.6 Ah 6 Wh

Environmental IP 65 (dustproof and water jets resistant) – as defined in regulation

protection DIN EN 60529 (VDE 0470-1), shockproof
Relative humidity: 10% to 90%

Ambient light pro- Optical and active electronic digital compensation

tection

Temperature Operation: -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)

range Charging: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions Approx. 103 x 84 x 60 mm (4 1/16" x 3 5/16" x 2 3/8")

Weight Approx. 310 g (10.9 oz)

Measurement Unlimited, dynamically extendible (US. Patent 6,040,903)

range

Measurement res- 1 μm
olution

Measurement < 1.0%

error

Inclinometer res- 0.1°

olution

Inclinometer ± 0.25% full scale

error

Vibration meas- mm/s, RMS, 10Hz to 1kHz, 0 mm/s – 5000/f • mm/s² (f in Hertz [1/s])
urement

External interface Integrated Bluetooth®Class 1 wireless communication, RS232, RS485,

I-Data

CE conformity Refer to the CE compliance certificate in www.pruftechnik.com

Country radio cer- Approvals granted for specific regions (refer to the provided 'Safety and
tifications general information' document)

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Technical data – sensALIGN 5 sensor

sensALIGN 5 sensor

Type 5-axis sensor: 2 planes (4 displacement axes and angle)

LED indicators 1 LED for laser adjustment and battery status

1 LED for Bluetooth® communication

Power supply Battery: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 3.7 V / 5 Wh

Operating time: 10 hours (continuous use)
Charging time: Using charger – 2.5 h for up to 90%; 3.5 h
for up to 100%
Using USB port – 3 h for up to 90%; 4 h for up to 100%

Environmental pro- IP 65 (dustproof and water jets resistant), shockproof

tection Relative humidity: 10% to 90%

Ambient light pro- Yes

tection

Temperature Operation: -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)

range Charging: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions Approx. 105 x 74 x 58 mm (4 9/64" x 2 29/32" x 2 1/4")

Weight Approx. 235 g (8.3 oz)

Measurement Unlimited, dynamically extendible (US. Patent 6,040,903)

range

Measurement res- 1 μm (0.04 mil) and angular 10 μRad

olution

Measurement rate Approx. 20 Hz

Measurement > 98 %
accuracy (avg)

Inclinometer res- 0.1°

olution

Inclinometer error 0.3 % full scale

External interface Integrated Bluetooth 4.1 Smart Ready wireless com-

munication
USB 2.0 Full Speed

Transmission dis- Up to 30 m (98 ft) direct line of sight

tance

CE conformity Refer to the CE compliance certificate in www.-

pruftechnik.com

Country radio cer- Approvals granted for specific regions (refer to the provided
tifications 'Safety and general information' document)

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Technical data – sensALIGN 5 laser

sensALIGN 5 laser

Type Semiconductor laser

Power supply Batteries 2 x 1.5 V IEC LR6 (“AA“)

Operating time: 180 hours

Environmental IP 65 (dustproof and water jets resistant), shockproof

protection Relative humidity: 10% to 90%

Temperature Operation: -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)

range Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions Approx. 105 x 74 x 47 mm (4 9/64" x 2 29/32" x 1 27/32")

Weight Approx. 225 g (7.9 oz)

Wavelength 630 – 680 nm (red, visible)

Safety class Class 2 according to IEC 60825-1:2007

The laser complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for devi-
ations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

Safety pre- Do not look into laser beam

cautions

Beam power < 1mW

Beam divergence 0.3 mrad

CE conformity Refer to the CE compliance certificate in www.pruftechnik.com

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