Application Note

Analysis and Reporting Module

Support provided to each SKF Microlog module

Summary
SKFs Analysis and Reporting Module (ARM) is a PC based application for transferring, displaying and analyzing data collected by SKF Microlog AX Series, GX Series, Advisor Pro and Consultant instruments. It provides an easy mechanism for uploading data from your instrument;
once uploaded, the data is automatically shown in the appli-cation main window, and a single mouse click is all that is needed to view the
data in a powerful, interactive graphical plot.

Instrument bundles
SKF Microlog GX Variants

SKF Microlog AX Variants

GX-R

AX-M

Route

Route
Non-route
Balancing

GX-M
Route
Non-route
Balancing
GX-S
Route
Non-route
Balancing
Bump Test
Data Recorder
Optional modules for SKF Microlog GX Series:
Run up Coast down (RuCd)
Frequency response Function (FRF)
Analyzer
Conformance Check
SKF Idler Sound Monitor
Spindle Test

AX-S
Route
Non-route
Balancing
Bump Test
Data Recorder
AX-F
Route
Non-route
Balancing
Bump Test
Recorder
Run up Coast down (RuCd)
Frequency Response Function (FRF)
Spindle Test
SKF Idler Sound Monitor
Analyzer

How the Analysis and Recording Module (ARM) is accessed

Referencing the icons on the Analysis and Recording Module toolbar:
First icon: Opens the ARM plug-in
Second icon: Shows data assigned to the asset stored in the ARM directory
Third icon: Transfers data from SKF Microlog module(s) directly into ARM (also available from the Transfer dropdown menu)

Figure 1. ARM toolbar.

Figure 2. Transfer dropdown menu.

Transferring data to ARM from the SKF Microlog

Use the File dropdown menu and then select Mobile Device Viewer or press F6 on your PC.

Figure 3. Mobile Device Viewer from then File

downdown menu.

Support provided to each module

Balancing module
The Balancing module is standard on all M and S series and model AX-F of the route based SKF Micrologs.
Once a balancing job has been completed, a solution is saved in the Balancing module.

Figure 4. Balance Review Data screen.

Figure 5. Vibration Summary Table screen.

The file contains all of the relevant details about the balance, from initial to final amplitudes to weights and angles (Figure 6).
This is important information that needs to be stored alongside the asset itself. The data is pulled into the ARM plug-in and can then be
linked to the asset hierarchy (Figure 7).

Figure 6. Trim 2 Weight Solution screen.

Figure 7. Link to hierarchy button.

The Save Module Data into Hierarchy window brings up a list of your assets. When Save is selected (Figure 8), a new dialogue box
appears (Figure 9), allowing users to provide additional information about the job.

Figure 9. Description dialogue window.

Figure 8. Save Module data into Hierarchy window.

Selecting the to view linked data from the Linked Analysis and Reporting Module (ARM) Data window allows users to pull the data back
into the ARM plug-in for review or to print.

Figure 10. Linked Analysis and Reporting Module (ARM) Data window.

The ARM plug-in also has a report generator, which allows users to create customized reports on the Balancing job.

Figure 11. Sample Balance Report.

Bump Test module

The Bump Test module is standard on all route based SKF Microlog S series and AX-F and is available as an upgrade to the M series.
A Bump test provides information on the natural frequencies of a structure. This is vital information about the machines structural
condition, which needs to be saved with the asset (Figure 12).
The data is linked to the asset in the hierarchy (Figure 13).

Figure 12. Bump Test Review Data screen.

Figure 13. Link to hierarchy button.

Once in the ARM module, additional analysis can be carried out, annotations added, etc. The Save Module Data into Hierarchy window
brings up a list of your assets (Figure 14).
When Save is selected, a new dialogue box appears, allowing users to provide additional information about the data (Figure 15).

Figure 15. Description Dialogue window.

Figure 14. Save Module data into Hierarchy window.

Selecting the to view linked data from the Linked Analysis and Reporting Module (ARM) Data window allows users to pull the data back
into the ARM plug-in for review or to print.

Figure 16. Linked Analysis and Reporting Module (ARM) Data window.

Comparing data from different dates allows users to see if any structural changes have occurred. If a natural frequency has shifted, it indicated some problem with the mass stiffness or damping (Figure 17).

Figure 17. Link to hierarchy button.

Figure 18. Recorder Setup screen.

Recorder module
The Recorder module is standard on all route based SKF Microlog S series and AX-F and is available as an upgrade to the M series. The
Recorder module offers six different configurations of input up to and including four channels. If a Tacho signal is required, the maximum
number of data channels available is three (Figure 18).
Unlike data from other modules, data from the Recorder module should be post-processed before information is stored against the asset.
It is also possible to store the raw .wav file for further analysis at a later date (Figure 19).

Figure 19. Digital signal processing of Recorder module data.

Post-processing options include creating a spectrum from the entire file, between cursors or as a waterfall plot. Data can be order tracked,
time or sample based with selectable windows, sample sizes and much more.

Figure 20. Digital signal processing of Recorder module data.

Once the post-processing has been done, the plots can be assigned to the asset by selecting the Link to Hierarchy button (Figure 21).

Figure 21. Link to hierarchy button.

The Save Module Data into Hierarchy window brings up a list of your assets (Figure 22).
When Save is selected, a new dialogue box appears, allowing users to provide additional information about the data (Figure 23).

Figure 23. Description dialogue window.

Figure 22. Save Module data into Hierarchy window.

Selecting the to view linked data from the Linked Analysis and Reporting Module (ARM) Data window allows users to pull the data back
into the ARM plug-in for review or to print.

Figure 24. Linked Analysis and Reporting Module (ARM) Data window.

Frequency Response Function (FRF) module

The Frequency Response Function module is standard on the model SKF Microlog AX-F and is available as an upgrade to the M and S series
of SKF Microlog.
The FRF Module allows users to collect modal (hammer) or Operating Deflection Shapes (ODS) (continuous) data.

Figure 25. FRF Setup screen.

The primary software where this data is used is Vibrant Technologies MEscopeVES. However, there are options for the data in the ARM plugin.
Five separate plots are saved in the FRF data file: the FRF magnitude, the FRF phase, the FRF coherence, and the real and imaginary parts
of the FRF transform.

Figure 26. Five plots in the FRF data file.

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Creating a waterfall plot of the imaginary part of the data allows us to look at non-animated mode shapes. This is known as Poor Mans
Modal. This data can then be linked to the hierarchy (Figure 27).
Saving data into the Hierarchy brings up a list of your assets (Figure 28).
When Save is selected a new dialogue box appears to allow you to provide additional information about the data (Figure 28).

Figure 27. Link to hierarchy button.

Figure 28. Save Module data into Hierarchy window.

Figure 29. Description dialogue window.

Selecting the to view linked data from the Linked Analysis and Reporting Module (ARM) Data window allows users to pull the data back
into the ARM plug-in for review or to print.

Figure 30. Linked Analysis and Reporting Module (ARM) Data window.

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Run up Coast down (RuCd) module

The Run up Coast down module is standard on the model SKF Microlog AX-F and is available as an upgrade to the M and S series of SKF
Micrologs.
Data from the RuCd module is saved in one of six files. The raw signal is a .wav file, the post-processed data is stored as either a Bode,
Nyquist, table waterfall or color spectrogram plot (Figure 31).
The raw signals and the post-processed data are linked to the asset in the hierarchy (Figure 32).

Figure 31. RuCd Setup screen.

Figure 32. Link to hierarchy button.

Saving data into the hierarchy brings up a list of your assets (Figure 33).
When Save is selected, a new dialogue box appears to allow you to provide additional information about the data (Figure 34).

Figure 34. Description dialogue window.

Figure 33. Save Module data into Hierarchy window.

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Selecting the to view linked data from the Linked Analysis and Reporting Module (ARM) Data window allows users to pull the data back
into the ARM plug-in for review or to print.

Figure 35. Linked Analysis and Reporting Module (ARM) Data window.

Spindle Test module

The Spindle Test module is standard on the model SKF Microlog AX-F and is available as an upgrade to the M and S series of
SKF Micrologs.
The Spindle Test module is not supported by the ARM module; it has its own support software in the Results Import Tool.

Other modules (supported by CMSW 7311-EN, stand alone Analysis and

Reporting module)
Analyzer module
The Analyzer module is an optional module for route based SKF Micrologs and is similar to non-route (Figure 36).
The Analyzer module allows users to set up and capture data in a variety of formats for on-screen analysis or extended analysis in either
the ARM plug-in (CMSW 7400) or stand alone software (CMSW 7311-EN) (Figures 37 and 38).

Figure 36. Analyzer Set up screen, number of channels selected.

Figure 37. Analyzer Set up screen, view signal selection.

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Figure 38. Analyzer Set up screen, filter selection.

Figure 39. Link to hierarchy button.

Analyzer module on a route based SKF Microlog

When using the ARM plug-in for SKF @ptitude Analyst, data from the Analyzer module is linked to the asset in the hierarchy (Figure 39).
When using the stand alone ARM Software (CMSW7311-EN), the data analyzed in the software is stored in the users \My Documents\
Analysis and Reporting Module data folder (Figure 40).
Note: The data cannot be linked to the asset in the hierarchy, as the link to icon does not exist.

Figure 40. Data in the Analysis and Reporting Module.

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Check to Conformance module

The Conformance Check module is an optional module for route based SKF Micrologs. The data is linked to the asset in the hierarchy.

Figure 41. Link to hierarchy button.

Figure 42. One-click Word Report generation.

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Why would a user assign Check to Conformance data to the asset? Because a Check to Conformance is carried out on the machine either at
the manufacturer or the repair center. This is invaluable data to have so that, post installation, customers can ascertain if the baseline readings are comparable. If they are not, there could be a problem with the installation of the machine!

Figure 43. Analaysis and Reporting Module screen Check to Conformance.

SKF Idler Sound Monitor module

The SKF Idler Sound Monitor module requires no software support.

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