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NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Vibration Tester delivers experience-based

diagnosis of machine mechanical problems

OMTEST is offering the Fluke unique Vibration Tester. The Fluke 810 is With Viewer the user can:
the most advanced troubleshooting instrument available for vibration, • Create machine setups at the computer
Cenabling maintenance teams to rapidly collect data and diagnose and keyboard and transfer the data to the 810
solve mechanical problems. Vibration Tester
The handheld Fluke 810 is designed and programmed to diagnose the • Generate diagnostic reports in a PDF file format
most common mechanical problems of unbalance, looseness, misalignment • View vibration spectra in greater detail
and bearing failures in a wide variety of mechanical equipment, including • Import and store JPEG images and Fluke .IS2
motors, fans, blowers, belts and chain drives, gearboxes, couplings, pumps, thermal images for a more complete view of a
compressors, close-coupled machines and spindles. machine’s condition.
When it detects a fault, the Fluke 810 identifies the problem and rates its
severity on a four-level scale to help the maintenance professional prioritize The Fluke 810 Vibration Tester comes with
maintenance tasks. It also recommends repairs. Context-sensitive on-board embedded diagnostic technology, tri-axial TEDS
help menus provide new users with real-time guidance and tips. accelerometer, accelerometer magnet mount,
The Fluke 810 Vibration Tester uses a simple step-by-step process to accelerometer mounting pad kit with adhesive,
report on machine faults the first-time measurements are taken, without prior accelerometer quick-disconnect cable, laser
measurement history. The combination of plain-text diagnoses, severity ratings tachometer and storage pouch, smart battery pack
and repair recommendations helps users make better maintenance decisions with cable and adapters, shoulder strap, adjustable
and address critical problems first. Typical vibration analyzers and software are hand strap, Viewer PC application software, mini-
intended for monitoring machine condition over the longer term but require USB to USB cable, Getting Started Guide illustrated
special training and investment that may not be possible in many companies. Quick Reference Guide, User Manual CD-ROM and
The Fluke 810 is designed specifically for maintenance professionals who need a hard carrying case.
to troubleshoot mechanical problems and quickly understand the root cause of
equipment condition. Contact COMTEST on +010 595 1821,
Mechanical diagnosis with the Fluke 810 begins when the user places sales@comtestco.za or www.comtest.co.za, or
the Fluke tri-axial TEDS accelerometer on the machine under test. The visit the product page https://bit.ly/3Ie9hid
accelerometer has a magnetic mount and can also be installed by attaching
a mounting pad using adhesive. A quick-disconnect cable connects the
accelerometer to the Fluke 810 test unit. As the machine under test operates,
the accelerometer detects its vibration along three planes of movement and
transmits that information to the Fluke 810. Using a set of advanced algorithms,
the 810 Vibration Tester then provides a plain-text diagnosis of the machine
with a recommended solution.

A New Approach to Machine Diagnosis
Evaluating mechanical equipment typically requires comparing its condition
over time to a previously established baseline condition. Vibration analyzers
used in condition-based monitoring or predictive maintenance programs rely
upon these baseline conditions to evaluate machine condition and estimate
remaining operating life. By contrast, the diagnostic technology in the Fluke 810
analyzes machinery operation and identifies faults by comparing vibration data
to an extensive set of rules developed over years of field experience. The Fluke
810 determines fault severity using a unique technology to simulate a fault-free
condition and establish a baseline for instant comparison to gathered data. This
means that every measurement taken is compared to a “like new” machine.

Viewer Application Software
The Fluke 810 Vibration Tester includes Viewer PC software, compatible with
Windows XP and Vista, to expand its data storage and tracking capability.

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