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Hello everyone. Hello and welcome to the world of vibration analysis. Ensuring the Correct Operation of your Vibration Monitoring System If you have a vibration monitoring system at home or in your lab, it is of utmost importance that you ensure the system operates properly. A vibration calibrator is an important instrument to help you perform this task. It allows you to get accurate and reliable readings from your monitoring system, which is generally very important for safety and effectiveness.
The first step to ensure your vibration calibrator lasts you a while is to care for it properly.
You should never drop it or place it in extreme hot or cold. These actions cause the tool to rust. If you are using your calibrator frequently then it is a good idea to ensure that you are cleaning it regularly with a moist cloth. This helps get rid of any dirt or dust that can accumulate over time. To ensure that your vibration calibrator is durable and reliable, you need to do these easy tasks.
Your vibration monitoring system needs to be calibrated–consistently– to ensure accurate readings
So now we discuss why you need to calibrate your vibration monitoring system regularly. Calibration (the process of ensuring that your monitoring system is measuring correctly) How often you need to calibrate, however, can sometimes mean you receive incorrect readings if you don’t calibrate often. This is particularly dangerous if you are monitoring something that can do harm with a failure. For example, if you monitor machinery or equipment that might break down, accurate readings are critical for safety.7
You must use a vibration calibrator to carry out your vibration sensor calibration. Obey the instructions provided by the included manufacturer with your monitoring system. Typically, you create a known level of vibration with the calibrator and then check the results against your monitoring system. In case there is a difference between both, you will have to tweak your monitoring system until it equals the known level. It gives you confidence that the data you get is authentic, adding safety and reliability to your work.
Keep an Eye on Your Data Acquisition System with Regular Maintenance
Then we will discuss the importance of routine maintenance for a data acquisition system. Data acquisition system is an equipment whose task is to take data from various sensors. This system has to keep functioning properly, so that you can trust the data that it is gathering, also. If the system is not working properly, the data may not be correct and poor decisions may be made.
It is essential you take steps to ensure your data acquisition system is running smoothly. Step one is to ensure that it is properly and securely installed. You should also store it in a safe place to avoid get damaged. For instance, keep it away from water or things which will cause it to bump or fall. Ensure there is adequate airflow surrounding the device to prevent it from overheating. This to ensure that it is kept cool and runs properly.
But, your data acquisition system can also get dirty, and need cleaning, just as your portable vibration calibrator does. Keeping it clean from dust, dirt, and debris will help it function. If it has a fan, ensure that nothing is blocking it so the fan can move air freely. These methods will allow your data acquisition system to last long and always deliver you precise data.
Tips and Techniques
To now have covered the basics of keeping your vibration calibrator and data acquisition system working, we’re going to walk through some common tips.
Use your vibration calibrator on robe or at a level surface. Due in large part to the fact that any movement during measurement can greatly affect how accurate a reading is. Even just shaking the device a little bit will cause the numbers to change, so it must be remain still.
Vibration monitoring systems might have different specifications, therefore always have to refer to the instructions that manufacturers provide in order to correctly calibrate them with the object in yours. If you don't know how to do this do not attempt it yourself. Instead, take this to a professional or someone experienced with this type of work. They can advise you to make sure you’re doing everything the right way and safely.