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Use the layout feature to display more graphics on the same screen. Several graphic layouts can be configured. During the actual test, the different layouts can be swapped using the command "CTRL<nowiki>+</nowiki>SHIFT<nowiki>+</nowiki>SPACE". | Use the layout feature to display more graphics on the same screen. Several graphic layouts can be configured. During the actual test, the different layouts can be swapped using the command "CTRL<nowiki>+</nowiki>SHIFT<nowiki>+</nowiki>SPACE". | ||
The layout can also be selected in the display toolbar or in the graphic zone. | |||
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Additional graphics are displayed | Additional graphics are displayed in online mode. The available graphics are described in the following table. | ||
* Layouts can be renamed by right clicking in the window area | * Layouts can be renamed by right clicking in the window area | ||
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* SUB1X | * SUB1X | ||
SUB1X is a value that gives the vibration energy contained in the sub harmonic region. | SUB1X is a value that gives the vibration energy contained in the sub harmonic region. Its purpose is to evaluate instabilities such as oil whirl and oil whip. | ||
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====The Bode diagram==== | ====The Bode diagram==== | ||
The Bode Diagram is one of the most useful graphics used for turbo machinery vibrations. It allows for | The Bode Diagram is one of the most useful graphics used for turbo machinery vibrations. It allows for displaying vibration levels as a function of rotating speed or time. | ||
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''The Bode diagram display'' | ''The Bode diagram display'' | ||
The properties can be accessed by | The properties can be accessed by right clicking on the graphic. At this point, it is possible for example to modify the cursor style used for the window. | ||
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3. Record the time domain data (for further post analysis). | 3. Record the time domain data (for further post analysis). | ||
4. Stop | 4. Stop. | ||
5. Update Scaling preference | 5. Update Scaling preference. | ||
[[Image:ORBIGate_123.png|framed|none]] | [[Image:ORBIGate_123.png|framed|none]] | ||
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Loading a signal which has different XY preferences: | Loading a signal which has different XY preferences: | ||
When | When a user loads a signal which has been recorded with a different preference, as shown on the figure below. The user needs to inverse the tracks and the labels''.'' | ||
[[Image:ORBIGate_128.png|framed|none]] | [[Image:ORBIGate_128.png|framed|none]] | ||
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One can load several measurements in order to compare the results. In that case, one should tick at least two measurements from the list from the above window. | One can load several measurements in order to compare the results. In that case, one should tick at least two measurements from the list from the above window. | ||
In the | In the comparison mode, each trace is labeled with an extension (suffix) that is added to the test point labels: that will be added to measurement name and traces names during the operation in the comparison mode. This will make the comparison easier when it is achieved on the same machine. | ||
[[Image:ORBIGate_131.gif|framed|none]] | [[Image:ORBIGate_131.gif|framed|none]] | ||
''Renaming the measurement for an easier | ''Renaming the measurement for an easier comparison'' | ||
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''Steps when comparing measurement data'' | ''Steps when comparing measurement data'' | ||
* If one chooses to load several measurements, one enters the | * If one chooses to load several measurements, one enters the comparison mode. The navigation functionalities are restricted in that case | ||
===Navigation main cursor=== | ===Navigation main cursor=== | ||
Once a measurement has been saved, the next step is to be able to use it for analysis and reporting. The navigation mode of ORBIGate allows looking through the data using the navigation cursor. | Once a measurement has been saved, the next step is to be able to use it for analysis and reporting. The navigation mode of ORBIGate allows looking through the data using the navigation cursor. | ||
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''The navigation toolbar and cursor'' | ''The navigation toolbar and cursor'' | ||
Using the navigation cursor, it is possible to go through data that have been saved for different RPMs and different | Using the navigation cursor, it is possible to go through data that have been saved for different RPMs and different dates. | ||
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It is also possible to sweep forward and backward the history using the keyboard arrows | It is also possible to sweep forward and backward the history using the keyboard arrows | ||
Using the navigation cursor, all the data | Using the navigation cursor, all the data is updated in the graphic zone. | ||
[[Image:ORBIGate_144.png|1500px|none]] | [[Image:ORBIGate_144.png|1500px|none]] | ||
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''Range selection'' | ''Range selection'' | ||
During that stage the number of data available in the measurement can also be resampled in order to reduce the | During that stage the number of data available in the measurement can also be resampled in order to reduce the amount of data. The "Nb grid selected" value gives the amount of array exported to the report. | ||
The selected range can be saved as a new measurement using the file menu "save measurement as …" | The selected range can be saved as a new measurement using the file menu "save measurement as …" | ||
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When accessing the "set gap reference" values through the toolbar icon. The values measured (shown in the grid) appear in the table when the button "new" is checked. If the button "current" is checked, the current values are shown. | When accessing the "set gap reference" values through the toolbar icon. The values measured (shown in the grid) appear in the table when the button "new" is checked. If the button "current" is checked, the current values are shown. | ||
At this stage, one should choose the corresponding position of the shaft and the preference for the 0 position (0 at center or 0 at bottom): | At this stage, one should choose the corresponding position of the shaft and the preference for the 0 position (0 at center or 0 at bottom): Four choices are possible. | ||
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Full shaft motion (Orbit<nowiki>+</nowiki> Shaft centerline <nowiki>+</nowiki> Clearance circle) can be displayed simultaneously on the same plot for having a full display of the shaft motion. | Full shaft motion (Orbit<nowiki>+</nowiki> Shaft centerline <nowiki>+</nowiki> Clearance circle) can be displayed simultaneously on the same plot for having a full display of the shaft motion. | ||
The shaft centerline can be displayed taking the offset reference voltage into account or not. This choice is | The shaft centerline can be displayed taking the offset reference voltage into account or not. This choice is made through the 2 new icons implemented in version 3: "Apply Gap Reference Voltage" or "Disable Gap Reference Voltage". In order to see the Shaft Centerline displayed together with the Clearance Circle, one should use "Apply Gap Reference Voltage". | ||
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==Exporting== | ==Exporting== | ||
In | In offline mode, it is possible to start the report tool. The report tool uses MS Excel to export the data. The exported data are the data contained in the current loaded measurement (data contained in the array columns). | ||
- An option is also to export the data in separate CSV files. | - An option is also to export the data in separate CSV files. | ||
- Checking the line "Repeat DATE/RPM/TIME on each sheet" will export this information on each spreadsheet of the Excel report | - Checking the line "Repeat DATE/RPM/TIME on each sheet" will export this information on each spreadsheet of the Excel report. | ||
- "Export Graphs" will copy all the graphs displayed currently and paste them in a spreadsheet called "GRAPHS". | - "Export Graphs" will copy all the graphs displayed currently and paste them in a spreadsheet called "GRAPHS". | ||
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''The export set up window'' | ''The export set up window'' | ||
Once the data | Once the data has been exported, it is possible to reopen the Excel file and customize it within MS Excel. Then this file can be saved into the directory "C:\OROS\ORBIGate data\Templates" to become a new template. This new report template can be used for data exported from the same project (same number of channels). | ||
==Reporting== | ==Reporting== | ||
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There are two ways to make a report: | There are two ways to make a report: | ||
<font color="#17365D">'''FULL REPORT:''' </font>The template decides what is going to be printed: windows to be printed in the report don<nowiki>’</nowiki>t need to be displayed by the user. The Full report is a batch report, accessible in the navigation mode | <font color="#17365D">'''FULL REPORT:''' </font>The template decides what is going to be printed: windows to be printed in the report don<nowiki>’</nowiki>t need to be displayed by the user. The Full report is a batch report, accessible in the navigation mode. | ||
'''INSTANT REPORT:''' Print all windows displayed in the current layout (on screen). The online report is available anytime during a test. | '''INSTANT REPORT:''' Print all windows displayed in the current layout (on screen). The online report is available anytime during a test. | ||