User Manual Time Recorder Extension Module for the Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Catalog Number 1441-DYN25-MREC
Important User Information Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/) describes some important differences between solid-state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
Table of Contents Preface Optional Extension Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Chapter 1 Installing Optional Extension Modules Install Extension Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Uninstall Extension Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Preface This manual describes the Time Recorder Extension Module for the Dynamix 2500 data collector. You install the extension module with the Time Recorder Secure Digital (SD) card. See Installing Optional Extension Modules on page 7 for installation instructions. When using the Dynamix 2500 data collector and the Time Recorder module, you can use as a data collector for real-time data acquisition and analysis.
Preface Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning products from Rockwell Automation. Resource Description Dynamix 2500 Data Collector User Manual, publication 1441-UM001 Describes the Dynamix 2500 data collector, which provides predictive maintenance by using noise and vibration analysis. Dynamix 2500 Data Collector Bump Test Extension Module User Manual, publication 1441-UM002 Describes how determine natural (or resonant) frequencies of a machine or structure.
Chapter 1 Installing Optional Extension Modules The data collector uses the Extension Manager to install and uninstall extension modules. These extension modules are licensed and ordered separately from the basic entry level product. Topic Page Install Extension Modules 7 Uninstall Extension Modules 9 Manage Extension Modules 12 Extension Module Battery Status Indicators 13 The installation Secure Digital (SD) cards that you receive work with any Dynamix 2500 data collector.
Chapter 1 Installing Optional Extension Modules 4. Apply power to the data collector. 5. From the Main Menu, select Setup Utility and press Enter. 6. Press 0 (Shift) to display the second set of functions. Extension Manager The Extension Manager function remains on the screen for about three seconds after releasing 0 (Shift). 7. Press F1 (Extn Mgr). The Extension Manager screen appears showing the current extension module installations. 8. Press 0 (Shift) to display the Install Extension function.
Installing Optional Extension Modules Chapter 1 9. Press F2 (Install) to install the new extension module. When the installation is complete, a confirmation prompt appears. 10. Press F4 (OK). The new extension module appears in the list. 11. Press F4 (Esc) to exit the Extension Manager screen. Uninstall Extension Modules Follow these instructions to uninstall an extension module. 1. Press 0 (Shift) from the Setup Utility screen to display the Extension Manager function.
Chapter 1 Installing Optional Extension Modules 2. Press F1 (Extn Mgr). The Extension Manager screen appears. This screen lists the extension modules currently installed and the on the unit. 3. Select the extension module you want to uninstall and press F3 (Select). F3 (Select) toggles the selection on and off.
Installing Optional Extension Modules Chapter 1 A checkmark appears next to that extension module. 4. Press F1 (Uninstall). A confirmation message appears. 5. Make sure your installation card is inserted into the instrument. IMPORTANT The extension module is uninstalled and the license on the card is released so that the card can be used to install the extension module on another Dynamix 2500 data collector.
Chapter 1 Installing Optional Extension Modules Manage Extension Modules The Dynamix 2500 data collector lets you to hide installed extension modules from the Main Menu. You may need to hide an advanced extension module icon from an inexperienced user, for example, RUCD and FRF. IMPORTANT Once an extension module is hidden, its icon is not represented on the Main Menu or displayed in the Dynamix 2500 data collector About screen.
Installing Optional Extension Modules Chapter 1 3. Select the extension module that you want to hide or show and press F2 (Show/Hide). TIP If you want to show or hide multiple extension modules simultaneously, select each extension module and press F3 (Select). A checkbox appears next to each selected extension module. If you select multiple extension modules and some are hidden while others are shown, F2 (Show/Hide) reflects the status of the selected extension module. 4.
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Chapter 2 Time Recorder Extension Module The Time Recorder extension module is an optional module for the Dynamix 2500 data collector. You install the extension module with the Time Recorder Secure Digital (SD) card. See Installing Optional Extension Modules on page 7 for installation instructions.
Chapter 2 Time Recorder Extension Module Setting Up and Collecting Time Recorder Measurements The Time Recorder extension module records a machine’s vibration signal (time waveform) as a Microsoft Windows .wav file. The signals from both inputs, Connector A, Connector B, and the external Tacho (POWER/USB/ TRIGGER) can be digitally recorded and stored for playback at a later date.
Time Recorder Extension Module Chapter 2 The Recorder screen appears. • Setup displays the Time Recorder set-up parameters and begins data collection. • Recall lets you recall previously saved Time Recorder Test settings to perform another Bump Test with the same settings. • Review Data lets you review saved Time Recorder data. 4. Select Setup and press Enter. The Recorder - Setup screen appears. The Save To parameter provides current maximum recording time available on an SD card or internal memory.
Chapter 2 Time Recorder Extension Module 6. Select a parameter value and press the Left arrow. 7. Press F3 (Save) to save the current settings to a file. See Save a Time Recorder Setup and Measurement on page 23. Use the descriptions in Table 2 to help you configure the Time Recorder parameters. Table 2 - Time Recorder Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description Values/Comments Input The input channels for the recorder measurement.
Time Recorder Extension Module Chapter 2 Table 2 - Time Recorder Parameter Descriptions Parameter Description Values/Comments Range1 (g) The expected maximum amplitude range value for channel X measurement. 2…2000 X Type Sets the vibration measurement type used on channel X. Accel (g) (default) Your selection determines the available options and engineering units for subsequent set-up parameters. Accel (m/s2) This parameter is available only when Input is set to X & Y.
Chapter 2 Time Recorder Extension Module Recorder Status Indicators The Recorder status indicators, located at the top of the Dynamix 2500 data collector, operate differently in the Time Recorder module. Table 3 - Recorder Status Indicators Status Indicator State Definition Red Solid An error condition has occurred for the current block of data. The status indicator turns off when the error condition disappears. Amber Solid An error has occurred during the recording.
Time Recorder Extension Module Chapter 2 Preview the Measurement You can preview the measurement before you record it to validate the parameter settings. In Preview mode, the screen continuously updates to display the channel’s live time waveform signal and overall vibration reading. Follow these steps to enter Preview mode. 1. From the Recorder Setup screen, press F3 (Start). The Recorder - Taking Data screen appears.
Chapter 2 Time Recorder Extension Module Record the Measurement Once you have previewed the measurement and you are satisfied with the parameter settings, you can record the measurement. Follow these steps to review the measurement. 1. Press F2 (Rec.) on the Preview screen. The Recorder - Taking Data screen appears.
Time Recorder Extension Module Chapter 2 Save a Time Recorder Setup and Measurement The time recorder set-up parameters and recorded time waveforms can be saved to a file that can then be recalled at a later time. The recorded time waveforms are stored in a .wav file format, and the last block of the recorded .wav file is saved in a comma separated value (.csv) file format. You can review .csv time waveform files in the field with the data collector from the Recorder - Review Data screen.
Chapter 2 Time Recorder Extension Module 2. Do one of the following: • Save data to an existing file. a. Select the file, and press F3 (Save). b. Press F2 (Yes) to overwrite the existing file or press F3 (No) to return to the Save screen. • Save data to a new file. a. Select save reading as and press F3 (Save). b. Enter a file name by using the keypad or accept the default file name (current date timestamp). c. When the entry is complete, press F2 (OK).
Time Recorder Extension Module Chapter 2 The Recorder - Setup screen appears. See Set Up Time Recorder Measurements on page 16 for assistance in setting up the parameters. 5. To preview the measurement and start recording, press F3 (Start). • See Preview the Measurement on page 21. • See Record the Measurement on page 22. Reviewing Time Recorder Measurements You can review previously recorded measurements with the Dynamix 2500 data collector.
Chapter 2 Time Recorder Extension Module The Recorder screen appears. 2. Select the filename that you want review and press F3 (Open). The measurement appears. • • • • 26 Press F1 (Print) to print the screen. Press F2 (Prev) to review the previous saved file. Press F3 (Next) to review the next saved file. Press F4 (Back) to return to the Recorder - Review Data screen.
Time Recorder Extension Module Chapter 2 Capture the Review Data Screen The Review Data screen can be saved as a bitmap (.bmp) image to internal memory or an SD storage card. 1. Press 0 (Shift) and 7. The Print popup screen appears. 2. Press F2 (Card) to create and save the .bmp file to an SD card. 3. Press F3 (Internal) to save the .bmp file on the instrument.
Chapter 2 Time Recorder Extension Module Back Up Time Recorder Files You can back up files either from the Review Data screen or the Recall Data screen. Follow these steps to back up your files. 1. From the Time Recorder Main Menu, select Review Data or Recall Data and press Enter. The appropriate Recorder screen appears. 2. Select a file or select -all- (to backup all the files). 3. Press 0 (Shift) to display a second set of functions. 4. Press F1 (Backup).
Time Recorder Extension Module Chapter 2 Delete a Time Recorder Measurement and Setup Follow these steps to delete a time recorder and setup. 1. Select Recorder on the Main Menu and press Enter. The Recorder screen appears. 2. Select Review Data to delete a measurement or Recall Data to delete a setup and press Enter. The Recorder screen appears. 3. Select the appropriate filename or select all to delete all the files. 4. Press 0 (Shift) to display another set of functions.
Chapter 2 Time Recorder Extension Module 5. Press F4 (Delete) to delete the selected file from the data collector. 6. Press F2 (Yes) to delete. Save Files to Your Computer You can save you files to your computer by using the ActiveSync connection. Follow these instruction to back up your data to your computer by using the ActiveSync software. 1. Connect the instrument with the USB cable to you computer. ActiveSync automatically senses the connection and displays the Connected – Synchronized message.
Time Recorder Extension Module Chapter 2 2. Click Explore. The contents of the data collector (mobile device) appears. 3. From the Windows Explorer window, copy the stored measurement files (.csv files) from the data collector’s Internal Disk/Analyzer folder to a folder on your computer.
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Index A ActiveSync 30 B back up files 28 Balancing 15 battery status icons 13 battery status icons 13 Range1 19 Range2 19 Rec. Mode 19 Rec.
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