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BAL-PAC-1200 Vibration Analyzer / Balancer

Features:

  • Easy to use, Fast & Accurate with Ergonomic Design

  • Displays Vibration Frequency Spectrum

  • Displays Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration with digital and bar-graph readout

  • Includes Portable Balancing Software

  • Download the stored spectrum data to a PC

  • Calibrates simply for almost any accelerometer

  • Displays the last four vibration readings (amplitude) or unbalance readings (amount and angle)

  • Stores up to 3000 readings and 9 plotted frequency spectrums

  • Powered by readily available camcorder batteries

Basic Kit Contains all components needed for measuring single-plane unbalance (Add Bal Kit for Two Plane):

  • Hard carrying case

  • One battery and a battery charger

  • Velocity transducer with mounting magnet

  • Cable and two probes (8" and 2.5")

  • User's manual

  • Software and cable

  • Photo-tach, laser-tach, strobe light or other kits may be purchased at a later date

Balancing Display

Vibration Display

Spectrum Display

 

Vibration Analysis:

The Bal Pac 1200 measures vibration amplitude displacement as low as 1.0 micro-inches. The easy-to-read backlit display simultaneously displays both digital and bar graph amplitude readouts in user-selected units (acceleration, velocity or displacement). This unique display combination yields the accuracy of a digital readout and the usability of an analog readout.

 

With its tunable filter, the Bal Pac 1200 measures vibration across the full spectrum of frequencies (from 72 to 720,000 CPM) or at a specific, user-specified frequency. The user may select between "narrow", "wide" or "out" filter bandwidths. In addition, the Bal Pac 1200 detects and analyzes ultrasonic frequency vibrations to provide an early indication of bearing failure.

 

The Bal Pac 1200 can automatically measure and plot a vibration frequency spectrum over an operator-selected range of frequencies. The unit can display this information, store it in memory or download it to a computer for further evaluation.

 

When using an optional phototach while in the vibration analysis mode the Bal Pac will automatically lock onto (and display) the angle of vibration (in mils) without performing a calibration procedure.

 

Balancing:

With an optional photo-tach or laser-tach, the Bal Pac 1200 becomes a portable balancing system. Upon completion of the easy 2-step or 3-step calibration process, the unit can display both amount and angle of force or dynamic unbalance, respectively. The user can select either English or metric units of unbalance, including oz-in, ft-lb, g-mm, g-cm, kg-mm, Newton-meters or mass at a selected correction radius.

 

Included in the balancing software is a segmenting program, which displays the amount of correction required in two adjacent work-piece segments. This allows the operator to easily balance work-pieces without a continuous correction surface, such as fans. The display indicates the segments to correct and the correction amount on each segment. The software accommodates from 3 to 99 equally spaced segments.

 

Data Import Software Package:

The Bal Pac 1200 includes a basic software package to download raw data into most versions of Microsoft Excel or other comma-delimited compatible products. The software comes on a CD with a user’s manual.

 

Once loaded, the software package allows the operator to independently download the following data into separate files, listed by type (i.e. acceleration, velocity or displacement):

  • Left vibration data

  • Right vibration data

  • Frequency scan data (one channel at a time up to 9)

  • Single plane unbalance data

  • Two plane unbalance data

Download User's Manual (Right Click and Save As with Slow Connection)

 

Ordering Information:

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Part #

Description

Price

BAL-D-36103-KIT

Standard Bal Pac 1200 Kit

$6,020.00

BAL-D-38496-000

Basic Balancing Kit

$1,610.00

BAL-D-38495-000

Basic Acceleration Kit

$1,155.00

BAL-D-38497-000

Bearing Kit

$1,689.00

BAL-D-36963-000

Laser Tach

$3,045.00

BAL-36664-000

Optical Tachometer Accessory

$625.00

BAL-D-37272-000

Lightweight Strobe Light

$1,590.00

BAL-D-37277-000

High-Speed Strobe Light

$1,800.00

 

Optional Equipment Specifications:

Balance Kit:

This package includes additional components typically associated with

measuring two-plane unbalance.

  • D-03734-000 - Velocity Pickup - Multi Directional

  • P-10463-000 - Velocity Pickup Magnet

  • P-25408-025 - Velocity Pickup 25' cable (lifetime warranty)

  • D-36664-000 - Photo-tach with 15’ cable

  • P-24355-000 - Magnetic Mounting Base

  • D-37341-000 - AC Adapter

Acceleration Kit:

This package includes the basic components typically associated with measuring acceleration.

  • P-23238-000 - Accelerometer normalized at 100mv/g  +/- 5%

  • P-25921-006 - 6’ Accelerometer Cable (lifetime warranty)

  • P-23398-000 - Accelerometer Magnet

  • D-36665-001 - Accelerometer Probe Locknut

  • D-36665-002 - Accelerometer 2 ½” Aluminum Pickup Probe

  • D-36665-003 - Accelerometer 8" Aluminum Pickup Probe

Bearing Kit:

This package includes the basic components typically associated with ultra-high frequency bearing testing.

  • P-24192-000 1680 kcpm Single Axis +/- 20% high frequency accelerometer

  • P-25921-006 6’ Accelerometer Cable (lifetime warranty)

  • P-23398-000 Accelerometer Magnet

Laser Tach: 

This remote laser sensor is plug and play and can be purchased at a later date. The analyzer and laser are powered separately with different battery types so even if the laser battery is discharged, the analyzer portion is still fully functional.  The laser will operate up to 50’ and 45 degrees from the target using a reflective tape target.  The unit has limited capability without reflective tape.

 

Photo-Tach: 

This solid state photo-tach is plug and play can be purchased at a later date.  The photo-tach is powered from the Bal Pac and will operate up to 3’ away from the work-piece with approximately 1 degree accuracy at 30,000 CPM or 2 degrees at 60,000 CPM.  The photo-tach comes complete with a 15’ cable. 

 

Lightweight Strobe Light: 

This strobe light is plug and play and can be purchased at a later date.  The analyzer and strobe are powered separately with different battery types so even if the strobe battery is discharged, the analyzer portion is still fully functional.  The strobe may be used separately to identify speed and to freeze spinning parts.  Includes spare lamp, battery charger and one 7’ Bal Pac interface cable.

  • Strobe Range:   30 - 12,000 Flashes Per Minute accuracy ± .01%

  • Dimensions:      Approximately 9.75" x  2.75" x 1.75"

  • Weight:           1.75 lbs

  • Operation Time: 50 minutes at 1,000 CPM to 10 minutes at 12,000 CPM

High-Speed Strobe Light: 

This strobe light is plug and play and can be purchased at a later date.  The analyzer and strobe are powered separately with different battery types so even if the strobe battery is discharged, the analyzer portion is still fully functional.  The strobe may be run separately to identify speed and to freeze spinning parts.  Includes carrying case, AC adapter, spare lamp, battery charger and one 7’ Bal Pac interface cable.

  • Strobe Range:   72 - 32,500 Flashes Per Minute accuracy ± .01%

  • Dimensions:       Approximately 3.5" x  3.5" x 9" with 4" long handle.

  • Weight:            2.5 lbs.

  • Operation Time: Approximately 1 hour at 6,000 CPM

Bal Pac Specifications:

Plotted Frequency Resolution:

A continuous frequency plot with a selectable resolution .  (0.1% to 10% resolution between individual points)

Displacement Ranges:

Nine (9) full-scale ranges of 0.01, 0.03, 0.1, 0.3, 1, 3, 10, 30 and 100 mils. (1mil = .001")

Velocity Ranges:

Nine (9) full-scale ranges of 0.001, 0.003, 0.01, 0.03, 0.1, 0.3, 1, 3 and 10 inches-per-second.

Acceleration Ranges:

Nine (9) full-scale ranges of 0.01, 0.03, 0.1, 0.3, 1, 3, 10, 30 and 100 g’s.(50g’s max).

Frequency Range:

Tunable in eight (8) ranges. 72 to 720,000 CPM for displacement and velocity and 2000 to 720,000 CPM for acceleration. 

Filter Bandwidth:

Selectable Bandwidth (Q): Wide = 10, Narrow = 20, or filter out. Note: filter out is not available acceleration.

Accelerometer Calibration:

Pick-up calibration is programmable, i.e. enter the specific mV/g of the accelerometer.

Balancing sensitivity:

0.000,001” Single amplitude displacement.

Graphics Display:

320 X 240 Pixels, monochrome LCD with backlight.
40 Characters wide by 15 Characters high.
Amplitude Font: 30 x 48 Pixels
All other Fonts: 8 x 16 Pixels

Amplitude Display:

3 significant digits with simultaneous bar graph for acceleration, velocity, or displacement.

Frequency Accuracy:

Crystal-Controlled measurement ± 1% of the maximum reading of the displayed scale.

Inputs:

Two 8 pin Lemo connectors to use with acceleration or velocity transducers (one left and one right).  One 8 pin Lemo connector for use with the optional laser-tach. or photo-tach.

Outputs:

One RJ 45 connector for use with the optional strobe

Input/Output:

One RJ 45 connector for use as an RS232C serial port

Power:

Replaceable Nickel-Metal Hydride camcorder batteries.  Analyzer operation time: approximately 240 continuous minutes (4 hours) with full charge. (NOTE: with the back-light on, the operation time is cut in approximately half (2 hours). An optional AC is available.

Analyzer Weight:

3.75 lbs.

Dimensions:

9.5"W x 8.5"H x 2.75"D