Technical Guide

An entirely new approach to troubleshooting
mechanical problems
The Fluke 810 Vibration Tester offers a three-step approach
to mechanical testing:
• Set-up: Enter basic information about the unit under
test…motor type, drive components, output machinery, etc.
• Measure: Quickly take detailed vibration measure-
ments for immediate analysis, or perform long-term data
collection.
• Diagnose: With the press of a button, the Fluke 810 iden-
tifies the root cause, its location and the problem’s severity.
The Fluke 810’s diagnostic technology combines power-
ful algorithms with a database of real-world measurement
experience, making the Fluke 810 the most advanced
troubleshooting tool for mechanical maintenance teams.
Faults are identified by comparing the vibration data from
your machine to an extensive set of rules gathered through
real-world maintenance experience with similar machines.
Unlike other complex vibration analyzers, the Fluke 810
doesn’t require you to collect information over time and
compare it to an established baseline. The unique diagnostic
technology determines fault severity by simulating a fault-
free condition and then instantly compares the incoming
data. This means every measurement is compared to a “like
new” machine.
With good setup data the 810 Vibration Tester provides
highly accurate information on bearing wear, imbalance,
misalignment and looseness. With the Fluke 810 you can
take immediate repair actions based on your test results.
The 810 Vibration Tester. Get answers now.
Point where
failure starts
to occur
Heat by touch P-F interval 1-5 days
F= Failure
P= Potential failure
Quantitative PM P-F interval 5-8 weeks
Wear debris in oil P-F interval 1-6 months
P
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
F
The P-F Curve, Adapted from John Moubray’s book “Reliability Centered Maintenance II”
Fluke 810
Vibration Tester
set-up options
Vibration is often the first symptom of impending
machine failure, giving warning signs before you can
spot problems through heat, electricity or sound.
Over half of unplanned downtime is attributed to
mechanical failures. While many things can impact the
life of a machine, once the first signs of failure appear a
machine generally has a matter of months before failing
completely. Vibration testing provides a way to deter-
mine where the machine is on the failure curve and
react appropriately.
Field tested, with proven payoff
Fluke redefines mechanical troubleshooting with the
revolutionary Fluke 810 Vibration Tester, the most
advanced troubleshooting tool for mechanical mainte-
nance teams who need answers now. The technology
driving the 810 Vibration Tester has been proven by
more than 30 years of field use, maintaining the huge
variety of machinery found in the aircraft carriers of the
U.S. Navy.
The 810 Vibration Tester offers provable, sustainable
return on investment. There is minimal upfront invest-
ment with a positive pay off only months from setup.
Vibration is your rst warningGet a machine diagnosis
when you need it
Vibration testing has never been easier
“Enter basic machine setup information you already know.
It’s onboard info feature gives you field tips for setting up
and taking measurements like a pro.”
Ken P.
Fluke Corporation
PO Box 9090, Everett, WA 98206 U.S.A.
Fluke Europe B.V.
PO Box 1186, 5602 BD
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Fluke. Keeping your world up and running.
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U.S.A. 1/2011 3985410A D-EN-N
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