FAG Top-Laser INLINE2

User manual

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 Contents Page

1. Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Before starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.1 Preparing the machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.2 Software system requirements . . . . . . . . . 6

3.3 Mounting the laser unit and reflector . . . . 7

4. Starting the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4.1 Starting dimension input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.2 Inputting the dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.3 Adjusting the laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5. Measurement results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6. Soft foot variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6.1 Checking and correcting the soft foot . . . 14

6.2 Example of soft foot correction . . . . . . . . 15

7. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Attention:

The machine to be moved must be checked for

soft foot before each alignment is carried out!

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 1. Safety information

Application CE conformity
FAG Top-Laser INLINE2 is used for shaft alignment The FAG Top-Laser INLINE2 complies with all rele-
on rotating machines with coupled shafts. vant CE standards.
It can be used on shaft diameters from It also fulfils the EEC standards for electromagne-
12 to 500 mm. tic compatibility to EN 55011 Group 1, Class A
and EN 50081-2.
FAG Industrial Services GmbH (F’IS) accepts
no liability Laser classification
• for any loss or damage arising through the use The FAG Top-Laser INLINE2 system has a Class II
of this manual, laser as its central element.
• for any claims against third parties that may The laser operates on a wavelength of 670 nm.
result from the use of this product, and
• for data losses or malfunctions in the use of
the software. Make a backup of all important
data.

Attention:
Ensure that FAG Top-Laser
INLINE2 is used correctly
and only by authorised
personnel.

Never look directly

into the laser beam!

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 2. Scope of delivery – FAG Top-Laser INLINE2

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Ordering designation Europe Countries outside Europe

Complete set LASER-INLINE2 LASER.INLINE2
1 Carry case LASER-INLINE2.CASE LASER.INLINE2.SUITCASE
2 Laser unit LASER-INLINE.TRANS LASER.INLINE.TRANS
3 USB Adapter LASER-INLINE2.USB-ADAP LASER.INLINE2.USB.ADAP
4 Cable for USB Adapter LASER-INLINE2.USB-ADAP-CABLE LASER.INLINE2.USB.ADAP.CABLE
5 Reflector LASER-INLINE.REFLECT LASER.INLINE.REFL
6 2 chains, 300 mm LASER-INLINE.CHAIN300 LASER.INLINE.CHAIN300*2
7 2 chain type brackets LASER-INLINE.BRACKET LASER.INLINE.BRACKET
8 Measuring tape LASER-INLINE2.TAPE LASER.INLINE2.TAPE
9 4 posts, 115 mm LASER-INLINE.POST115 LASER.INLINE.POST115*4
10 CD containing Software FAG Top-Laser INLINE2
and user manual in digital form LASER-INLINE.SOFTW LASER.INLINE.SOFTWARE
11 Printed user manual
in German and English

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3. Before starting

3.1 Preparing the machinery 3.2 Software system requirements

Switch off the machine before starting work. Connect the laptop. This must fulfil the following
Ensure that it cannot be switched on again requirements:
by mistake. • Pentium processor or better,
• 32 MB RAM or more,

Before using the FAG Top-Laser INLINE2,
ensure that the following requirements
• Windows 98 / NT4 / 2000 / Me / XP,
• 50 MB free hard disk space
• USB socket
are met:

The machine pedestal must be flat and Installing the software
intact. 1. Check that you have administrator rights for

The contact surfaces of the machine feet the laptop.
with the pedestal must be clean and free
from paint and rust. 2. Place the FAG Top-Laser INLINE2 installation

The machine can be freely moved. CD in the CD-ROM drive.

Any rigid couplings must be loosened If ”Autorun“ is disabled, start the program
before measurement. using ”FAG_Top_Laser-Setup.exe“ in the

Check and eliminate any soft foot main folder on the CD.
(see section 5).
3. Double click to start the software installation
and follow the instructions.

4. Once the software installation is complete,

connect the USB adapter to the laptop. The
hardware will be detected automatically.

Sensor

Power

Answer

Request

PC

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3.3 Mounting the laser unit and the reflector
a) Mount the chain-type brackets at the same angle on the machine shafts or coupling halves:

1 Allen key

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b) Mount the laser unit on the left hand c) Mount the reflector on the right hand chain-
chain-type bracket of the non-movable type bracket of the movable side of the as-
(static) side of the assembly: sembly.

LED Red and Tighten Stop lever

green LEDs yellow
facing up knobs

The reflector can be rotated until the laser

unit and mirror are aligned.

Fasten
cable clip
to post

d) Connect the transceiver to the USB adapter: Alternatively,

mount the wireless
adapter below the
transmitter.
Request
Sensor

Answer
Power

PC

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 4. Starting the software

Please select the communication mode:

Setting up USB communication

• Start the FAG Top-Laser INLINE2 software
• Click on the tab ”Options“, then ”General“
and finally on ”Sensor Settings“.
• Select the COM port for the USB adapter.
This is shown by the designation:
”USB Serial Port“.
• Click OK.

Toolbar
The FAG Top-Laser INLINE2 Toolbar toolbar
offers rapid access to the most frequently
required functions:

a b c d e f g h i k

a. . . . Create a new measurement file

b . . . Open an existing measurement file
Setting up wireless communication c. . . . Save measurement file
• Connect the wireless module to the trans-
d . . . Print preview
mitter. Loosen the left hand fixing screw and
remove the cover. Detach the round plug e. . . . Print
and replace it with the cable of the wireless f . . . . If necessary, adjust measurement file
module. Mount the transmitter again.
g . . . Enter machine dimensions
• Switch the wireless module on. All 3 LEDs will
flash green. Once the LEDs are lit solid, the h . . . Enter measurement distance
wireless module is ready for operation. i . . . . View alignment results
• Start the FAG Top-Laser INLINE2 software.
k. . . . Soft foot
• Click on the tab ”Options“, then ”General“
and finally on ”Sensor Settings“.
• Click on ”Search“. Wait until your wireless
module is displayed and select it.
• Click OK.

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4.1 Starting the dimension input
a) In the Start menu, select "Programs / FIS (FAG b) Alternatively, you can start by double clicking
Industrial Services) / FAG Top-Laser INLINE2“. on ”My Alignment Files“ on the desktop.
The window ”Dimension input“ will appear: Double clicking on a measurement file will
open the window ”Dimension input“ or you
can open this in Windows Explorer using
”My Alignment Files“.
You can right click on a measurement file and
then select ”OPEN“. This will open the window
”Dimension input“.

The measurement files contain all the saved

machine data. When you open a measurement
file, all the machine values are preassigned.

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4.2 Inputting the dimensions

Maschinendimensionen
a) Enter the following dimensions
on the screen:
coupling diameter, coupling
centre to front pair of feet and
front pair of feet to rear pair
of feet.
b) Confirm these three values using
”Return“ or click on ”Return“.

Laser position
c) Enter the following dimensions
on the screen:
laser unit to reflector and to
coupling centre.
d) Confirm these two values using
”Return“ or click on ”Return“.

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4.3 Adjusting the laser
Centre the laser beam according to
the instructions on the screen.

Communication between the

receiver and the PC only functions
if the correct COM interface was
selected.
Set the correct COM interface
in “Options/General/Sensor
Settings“.

If ”Laser off“ appears on the

screen, ensure that the protective
covers have been removed from
the transceiver and the reflector.

”Laser end“ means that the laser
beam has reached the edge of the
receiver. Laser unit / LED Codes
If the laser beam does not reach the Green Red Laser
receiver, determine its position using
a sheet of paper or similar item. Once
Off Off Laser off
you have found the position you can
readjust the beam. On On Laser centred
Press ”Return“ or click on the On/off On/off Flashing: laser at edge
”Return“ icon or the "Measurement"
Off On Laser beam not on receiver
button to start the measurement.

Alignment measurement
Rotate the shaft until the displayed
circular segment on the screen turns
green. The larger the range of
rotation, the more accurate the
measurement result will be.
Rotate the shaft as far as possible!
Confirm using ”Return“ or click on the
”Return“ icon to stop the measure-
ment and transfer the measurement
values to the laptop.
The software will jump automatically
to the results display.

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 5. Measurement results
Gap Parallel offset
Mathematical sign convention:
The GAP is positive if it is open at
the top and opens away from the
observer.
The OFFSET is positive if the right
hand machine is higher and further
away from the observer than the left
hand machine.

Vertical alignment
First correct the vertical alignment
using shims.

Horizontal alignment
This function shows you the current
lateral machine movement in real
time (”live MOVE“).

Attention:
Do not move the machines using
a hammer
 this can lead to
bearing damage!

Activate the function by pressing

the "Return" key or clicking on the
icon.
Centre the laser beam and rotate the
shaft to one of the four 45° positions.

Press ”Return“ or click on the

”Return“ icon to continue with the
”live MOVE“ function.
Rotate the coupled shafts as shown
and press ”Return“ to carry out
measurement again and check the
alignment.

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 6. Soft foot variants

The term ”soft foot“ describes a machine foot There are two different types of soft foot: parallel
that lifts off the pedestal when it is unscrewed. soft foot and angular soft foot. A distinction is
Possible reasons: drawn between the two since different measures
are used for their elimination.

The locating surfaces of the machine foot and
pedestal are not parallel

Deformed machine feet, deformed housing Parallel soft foot

External forces (pipe connections etc.)

Supporting with bent materials

The contact surfaces of the machine feet are
contaminated/rusty/painted etc.

The machine to be moved must be checked for

soft feet before each alignment is carried out!
The underside of the machine foot is parallel
to the pedestal but is not in contact when the
The FAG Top-Laser INLINE2 reduces the time fastening bolt is loosened. If this type of soft foot
required to just a few minutes since it is only is present on only one of the four feet, the result
necessary to loosen each individual foot screw generally obtained is two diagonally opposing
mechanism. values of approximately the same magnitude
If the foot then moves and the machine moves since the machine is tilted on the diagonal.
upwards with it, a soft foot is present.
This movement is measured by the sensor. Angular soft foot
A soft foot can be eliminated using shims.

Where the locating surface is inclined, there is

an angle between the foot and pedestal. This can
affect all the machine feet simultaneously and
in different ways. An angular soft foot is indicated
by one high value and three low values.
In order to correct this, the direction of incline
must be determined using gauges.

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6.1 Checking and correcting soft foot

Checking the soft foot before aligning the shaft:

a) Once you have entered the machine dimen-

sions, select ”Options/Soft Foot“ from the
menu bar or click on the icon and confirm
this with ”Return“.
b) Start the soft foot measurement with ”Return“.
c) Rotate the shaft to a 45° position and centre
the laser beam as necessary. Use ”Enter“ to
call up the machine view where you can select
a foot.

d) Select the foot to be measured using the

cursor keys and start the measurement
process with ”Return“.
e) Loosen the foot screw of the selected foot on
the machine and confirm a stable measure-
ment value with ”Return“.

f ) Retighten the foot screw.

g) Select the next foot using the cursor keys
and continue as described in e) to f ).

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If you do not have any manufacturer's specifications for assessing your coupling results, you can use the
table below:

Recommended tolerances for shaft alignment

1/min Tolerance [mm]

Soft foot All 0,06 mm

Acceptable Excellent
Short ”flexible“ couplings 0 – 750 0,19 0,09
Parallel offset > 750 – 1500 0,09 0,06
> 1500 – 3000 0,06 0,03
> 3000 – 6000 0,03 0,02
Angular offset (”Gap“) 0 – 750 0,13 0,09
Gap width relative to coupling
diameter of 100 mm > 750 – 1500 0,07 0,05
> 1500 – 3000 0,04 0,03
> 3000 – 6000 0,03 0,02

6.2 Example of soft foot correction Foot designation of A - D

in clockwise direction
Explanation of the screen graphics: Soft foot measurement
• The feet are shown oversized outside the Measurement
outlines of the machine. sensor results

• The FAG Top-Laser INLINE2 measurement

values are outside the schematic feet. 4 76
• The measurement sensor results are inside the A
4 4 84 100
B
feet. 4 8 88

• An empty space means: measurement value

are not available.
• The feet are designated from A to D in a
clockwise direction.
The soft foot measurements show almost
”perfect“ tilting on the diagonal which could
deceptively lead to the supporting of feet B
and D. This would be incorrect. 88 0
D 92 88 0 0 C
The 0,04 mm difference on the diagonal – while
the values are nearly zero on the other diagonal – 80 0
require investigation of feet B and D using feeler
gauges.
This shows that the mean gap on feet B and D is Consequence:
almost identical, where one foot is significantly Support foot D only with shims to 0,88 mm and
arched while the other is almost flat in contact. check all the feet again.

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 7. Specifications

Transducer
Measurement method ........................Coaxial refleted laser beam
Protection ...........................................IP 67 (dust and splash water proof )
Protection against ambient light ........Yes
Storage temperature ..........................–20 to +80 °C / –4 to 176 °F
Operating temperature.......................0 to 55 °C / 32 to 131 °F
Dimensions.........................................approx. 107 x 70 x 49 mm (W x H x D)
Weight ................................................approx. 177 g / 6,5 oz.
Suitable for shaft diameters from 12 to 500 mm

Laser
Type....................................................Ga-Al-As semiconductor laser, Class 2 (FDA 21CFR)
Wavelength ........................................Typically 670 nm (red, visible)
Beam power........................................
1 mW
Interface .............................................USB adapter
Never look directly into the laser beam!

Detector
Measurement range ...........................+/– 4 mm
Resolution ..........................................1 µm
Accuracy .............................................Mean measurement error
2%

Inclinometer
Measurement range ...........................0 to 360°
Resolution ..........................................Less than 1°

Reflector
Type....................................................90° roof prism
Protection ...........................................IP 67 (dust and splash water proof )
Accuracy .............................................Better than 1%
Storage temperature ..........................–20 to +80 °C / –4 to 176 °F
Operating temperature.......................0 to 55 °C / 32 to 131 °F
Dimensions.........................................approx. 100 x 41 x 35 mm (W x H x D)
Mass...................................................approx. 65 g / 2,5 oz.

USB adapter
Connection .........................................USB 2.0

Wireless module (optional)

Range .................................................10 m
Power supply ......................................2 x AA-Batteries (rechargeable batteries possible)

Carry case
Material..............................................ABS, black
Dimensions.........................................approx. 460 x 380 x 170 mm (W x H x D)
Mass including components...............approx. 3,7 kg

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