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Do you know what trouble lurks in

your machinery? We do.

With the Fluke 810, you can now take a vibration expert with

you. The Fluke 810’s diagnostic technology combines powerful

algorithms with a database of real-world measurement experi-

ence, making the Fluke 810 the most advanced troubleshooting

tool for mechanical maintenance teams.

The breakthrough technology behind

the answer…

The Fluke 810 makes vibration testing easier so

you can spend less time looking for the problem

and more time fixing it. Using a sensor (“acceler-

ometer”) that measures vibration in three different

directions simultaneously, the Fluke 810 collects

vibration data over a short time period. In order

to isolate the details of various mechanical faults,

the Fluke 810 converts the time-based data into

frequency-based vibration spectra. These spectra

are now ready for analysis by the onboard diag-

nostic engine.

The diagnostic engine takes a systems approach

by viewing a machine as the sum of its individual

components (i.e. motor + coupling + pump). This

is because each component has a unique vibra-

tion signature that contributes to an overall picture

of the drivetrain’s health. The diagnostic engine

uses pattern recognition and a rules database to

identify the faults. There are 4700+ algorithms and

rules developed through real-world maintenance

experience that are designed to detect bearing

problems, misalignment, unbalance and looseness

and assess severity.

Unlike more complex vibration analyzers

designed for longer-term condition monitoring

programs, the Fluke 810 is a troubleshooting tool

designed to give you immediate answers. It does

not require you to establish an initial baseline

reading then collect information over time for com-

parison. The Fluke 810 uses a unique “synthetic

baseline” technology to determine fault severity

by simulating a fault-free condition and instantly

comparing it to the collected data. A synthetic

baseline is dynamically generated based upon the

drivetrain configuration and the collected data is

subsequently compared to this baseline. The extent

to which the data’s amplitude exceeds the baseline

determines the severity of the mechanical fault.

The diagnostic engine has been field-tested for

years by trained consultants working on mission

critical systems. The Fluke 810 puts the knowledge

of these consultants in your hands so you can

diagnose and repair mechanical problems quickly

and with minimal training.

For more information, visit us at www.fluke.com/vibration

Did You Know?

The technology and the rule base behind

the 810 was initially developed for the US

Navy to be used in aircraft carriers. The

diagnostic engine was designed to mimic

the thought process of an experienced

human vibration analyst. This technol-

ogy has been used by the US Navy for

several years and tested in many indus-

tries such as Oil/Gas, Pulp/Paper and

Pharmaceuticals.