71584B Symptoms

Standard Symptoms
in Condmaster®Pro 1.10
1X 2X 3X
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Standard Symptoms in Condmaster®Pro 7/2
Contents
Symptom parameter definition ....................... 3 DC motors

40 DC motor faults, 50 Hz ........................... 16
General, shaft 41 DC motor faults, 60 Hz ........................... 16
10 Unblance ................................................... 4 42 DC motor problems, 50 Hz .................... 17
11 Misalignment ............................................ 4 43 DC motor problems, 60 Hz .................... 17
12 Looseness, 3 - 10 H .................................. 5
13 Looseness, 0.5 - 3.5 H .............................. 5 Fans and pumps
50 Vane or blade faults ............................... 18
Gear boxes
20 Gear damage, 1. shaft (Z1) ....................... 6 Belts
21 Gear damage, 2. shaft (Z2) ....................... 6 60 Worn or loose belts ................................ 19
22 Gear damage, 3. shaft (Z3) ....................... 7 61 Belt problems ......................................... 19
23 Gear damage, 3. shaft (Z4) ....................... 7
Journal bearings
24 Gear alignment, 1. shaft ........................... 8
70 Oil whirl .................................................. 20
25 Gear assembly (GAP) ................................ 8
26 Hunting tooth (HT) ................................... 9
Unspecified
27 HTF modulation of 1X .............................. 9
90 Resonance frequency ............................. 21
28 HTF modulation of GMF ........................ 10
91 Resonance frequency harmonics ............ 21
92 Modulation with rpm .............................. 22
AC motors
93 Fixed modulation .................................... 22
30 Eccentric stator, 50 Hz ........................... 11
31 Eccentric stator, 60 Hz ........................... 11
Rolling bearings
32 Eccentric rotor, 50 Hz ............................ 12
Bearing symptoms BPFO, BPFI, BSF, FTF .... 23
33 Eccentric rotor, 60 Hz ............................ 12
Bearing symptoms BPFOM, BPFIM .............. 23
34 Rotor faults, 50 Hz .................................. 13
List of patters ................................................ 24
35 Rotor faults, 60 Hz .................................. 13
36 Rotor faults, 50 Hz .................................. 14
37 Rotor faults, 60 Hz .................................. 14
38 Loose connector (50 / 60 Hz) ................. 15
39 AC synchronous motor, stator coils ....... 15
Rpm Shaft revolution in revolutions per minute = fundamental

frequency, normally input as Rpm1.
Delta Rpm Tolerance range for Rpm, normally 0.01 (= ± 1%). This
tolerance is taken into account when calculating multiples and
sideband.
Z Multiplication factor for Rpm. Z•Rpm = base frequency of the
symptom.
Delta Z Tolerance range for Z.
Minimum harmonic Position of the lowest multiple of the base frequency =
Minimum harmonic•Z*Rpm.
Maximum harmonic Position of the highest multiple of Z*Rpm.
Modulation, Rpm Position of sidebands to Z*Rpm. Defined by a (decimal)
number.
Modulation, fixed Position of sidebands to Rpm•Z, defined by a fixed value or a
formula including Rpm1 (without Delta Rpm).
Sidebands Number of sidebands on either side of Z*Rpm.
Include centre frequ. The base frequency Rpm•Z is part of the symptom if Include
centre frequency = 1, else only sidebands are part of the
symptom.
Symptom parameter definition

The following pages contain a detailed description of the standard symptoms supplied with
Condmaster®Pro. All these symptoms have a basic configuration and all symptom parameters
which are relevant are also named and thus visible when you use the symptom. Parameter values
are not shown when they are ”standard”:
Z .............................. 1 Modulation Rpm ..... 0

Delta Z .................... 0 Modulation, fixed ... 0
Min. harm. ............... 1 Sidebands ............... 0
Max. harm. .............. 1 Incl. centre frequ. ... 1
To configure most symptoms, the only data needed is machine speed, which has always been input
as Rpm1. This means that the speed data for the respective measuring point, constant or meas-
ured, is being used. As a general rule, EVAM measuring points should be set up for ”Measured
speed”.
The tolerance range for rpm, defined by Delta Rpm, should be > 0, because even small speed
variations during measurement affect the position of the lines in the spectrum. 0.01 (tolerance ± 1
% of Rpm) has been used throughout, and Delta Rpm is always shown.
A number of symptoms require a value for Z, e. g. the number of teeth on a gear wheel or the
length of a belt. Belt length requires a value >0 for Delta Z, so does line frequency (0.005 has been
used). The number of gear teeth is absolute (Delta Z = 0, not shown).
You can edit symptoms freely, but in that case should rename them. The fastest way of making a
new symptom is to copy a similar symptom.
Name: ...................... 10 Unbalance

Parameter Name Value
Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Delta Rpm .................. Tolerance Rpm .......... 0.01
Z .......................................................................... 1 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
1 line at 1X
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Frequency range: >1X
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Modulation, fixed ............................................... 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
Include centre frequ. .......................................... 1
10 Unblance
General, all machines. Unbalance, soft foot. A line at 1X, the fundamental
frequency, is generlly present in the spectrum of rotating machines.
The amplitude is significant.
Name: ...................... 11 Misalignment

Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z .......................................................................... 1 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
1 lines at 2Xand 3X
Min. harmonic ............ Min. harmonic ............... 2 Frequency range: >3X
Max. harmonic ........... Max. harmonic .............. 3
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
11 Misalignment
General, all machines with couplings, belt drive. Together with 10 Unbalance.
If 10 is not used, set Min. harm. to 1.
Name: ...................... 12 Looseness, 3 - 10 H

Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z .......................................................................... 1 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
7 lines at 3X – 10X
Min. harmonic ............ Min. harmonic ............... 3
Max. harmonic ........... Max. harmonic ............. 10
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
12 Looseness, 3 - 10 H
General, all machines. Structural looseness, excessive bearing play. Together with 10.
Name: ...................... 13 Looseness, 0.5 – 3.5 H

Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z .......................................................................... 1 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
4 lines at 0.5X, 1.5X, 2.5X, 3.5X
Min. harmonic ............ Min. harmonic ............. 0.5
Frequency range: 4X
Max. harmonic ........... Max. harmonic ............ 3.5
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
13 Looseness, 0.5 - 3.5 H

General, all machines. Structural looseness, excessive bearing play.
Alternative to 12.
Name: ...................... 20 Gear damage, Z1

Modulation
rpm 1. shaft
4 harm.
Rpm ............................ Rpm shaft 1 ............. Rpm1
Z ................................. Z1 = teeth wheel 1: ....... 1X GMF
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
Min. harmonic ............ Min. harmonic ............... 1 4 times 6 lines at 1X*Z – 4X*Z
Max. harmonic ........... Max. harmonic .............. 4 (X and Z for shaft 1)
Modulation, Rpm ....... Modulation, Rpm .......... 1 Frequency range: >4X*Z (2X*Z)
Sidebands .................. Sidebands ..................... 3
Include centre frequ. . No CF ........................... 0
20 Gear damage, 1. shaft (Z1)

General for gear boxes. Looks for 3 sidebands of the gear mesh frequency (GMF),
modulation with the rpm of this shaft, plus 4 harmonics. The GMF itself is usually
present. The appearance of side bands (and harmonics) shows damage.
Input Z1 = no. of teeth of driving wheel on shaft 1.
If frequency range is exceeded, reduce Max. harm. to 2.
Symptoms 20 to 23: To watch the GMF only, set Modulation and Sidebands to 0,
Include centre frequency to 1.
Name: ...................... 21 Gear damage, Z2 Modulation

rpm 2. shaft
4 harm.
Rpm ............................ Rpm shaft 2 ....... Rpm1*Z1/Z2
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
4 times 6 lines at 1X*Z – 4X*Z
(X for shaft 2, Z for wheel 2)
Frequency range: >4X*Z (2X*Z)
Modulation, Rpm ....... Modulation, Rpm .......... 1

As 20, but modulation with the rpm of the second shaft.
Input Rpm1 * Z1 / Z2 under Rpm.
Input Z2 = no. of teeth of driven wheel on shaft 2.
This results in the same GMF as with symptom 20, but allows you to use
Modulation, Rpm = 1 as the modulation factor. This is the rpm resulting
from the formula on the first line, including the tolerance factor for rpm.
The same goes for symptoms 22, 23.

Modulation
rpm 2. shaft
4 harm.
Rpm ............................ Shaft 2 ........... Rpm1*Z1/Z2
Z ................................. Z3 = teeth wheel 3: ....... 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0

As 21, shaft 2 with gear wheel Z3, modulation with the rpm of the shaft 2.
Input Rpm1 * Z1 / Z2 under Rpm.
Input Z3 = no. of teeth of driving wheel on shaft 2.

Modulation
rpm 3. shaft
4 harm.
Rpm ............................ Shaft 3 ..... Rpm1*Z1/Z2*Z3/Z4
Delta Z ................................................................ 0

As 22, shaft 3 with gear wheel Z4, modulation with the rpm of the shaft 3.
Input Rpm1 * Z1 / Z2 * Z3 / Z4 under Rpm.
Input Z4 = no. of teeth of driven wheel on shaft 3.
Of course the rpm on the outgoing shaft can be measured, in which case you
set Rpm to Rpm1.
Name: ...................... 24 Gear alignment, 1. shaft

Modulation
rpm 1. shaft
Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z ................................. Z1 = teeth wheel 1: ....... 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
Frequency range: >3X*Z
Sidebands .................. Sideband ...................... 1
24 Gear alignment, 1. shaft

General for gear boxes. Looks for 1st to 3rd harmonic of GMF (2nd and 3rd should
be higher than 1*GMF), with 1 sideband, modulation with the rpm of the shaft.
Input Z1 = no. of teeth of driving shaft.
Because the GMF modulation is involved, this symptom should not be used to-
gether with symptom 20 for the same measuring point.
Name: ...................... 25 Gear assembly (GAP)

Modulation
rpm 1. shaft
5 harm.
Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z ................................. Z = Z1 / NA: ................... 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
5 times 3 lines at 1X*Z/NA – 5X*Z/NA
Frequency range: >5X*Z/NA (3X*Z/NA)
25 Gear assembly (GAP)

Looks for the GAPF (gear assembly phase frequency) which is a fraction of GMF
when the assambly phase factor NA> 1. NA is 1 if 1 is the only common prime factor,
else it is the product of the prime factors common to the meshing gear wheels.
When NA = 1, GAPF = GMF (symptoms 20 - 23). When NA > 1, you can monitor GMF
plus GAPF.
Input Z = Z1 /NA. If the frequency range is exceeded, reduce Max. harmonic.
Examples of NA:
Z1 = 15 = 1 * 5 * 3
Z1 = 6 = 1 * 2 * 3 Z2 = 25 = 1 * 5 * 5
Z2 = 11 = 1 * 11 NA = 1 * 5 = 5
NA = 1
Name: ...................... 26 Hunting tooth (HT)

Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z ................................. Z = NA / Z2: ................... 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0 2 lines at 1X * NA / Z2, 2X * NA / Z2
Min. harmonic ............ Min. harmonic ............... 1 Frequency range: below X
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
26 Hunting tooth (HT)

Looks for the hunting tooth frequency HTF (one faulty tooth on Z1 meets
a faulty tooth on Z2). Again, you need the assembly phase factor NA.
Input Z = NA / Z2.
Name: ...................... 27 HTF modulation of 1X Modulation

with HTF
Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z .......................................................................... 1 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
3 lines around 1X
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ....... Modulation HTF: ..... NA / Z2
27 HTF modulation of 1X
Looks for the HTF sideband of 1X.
Input NA / Z2 under Modulation, Rpm.
Standard Symptoms in Condmaster®Pro 7 / 10
Name: ...................... 28 HTF modulation of GMF

Modulation
with HTF
Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z ................................. Z1 = teeth wheel 1: ....... 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
3 lines at X*Z
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1 Frequency range: >X*Z
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ....... Modulation HTF: ..... NA / Z2
28 HTF modulation of GMF

Looks for the HTF sideband of 1GMF.
Input Z1 = no. of teeth.
Input NA / Z2 under Modulation, Rpm.
Other faults:
Exessive bearing play will cause a typical looseness patter,
i. e. harmonics of 1X of the respective shaft (symptom 13).
A broken tooth causes shock vibration (CREST and KURT up).
Name: ...................... 30 Eccentric stator, 50 Hz

Rpm ............................ Rpm = 60 * 2 * LF ..... 6000
Delta Rpm .................. Tolerance LF ............. 0.005
Z .......................................................................... 1 100 Hz
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
1 line at 100 Hz
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
30 Eccentric stator, 50 Hz
Looks for the double line frequency. This line is due to magnetostriction, always present,
with normal amplitudes depending on motor design. Increased amplitudes can be due to
an uneven stationary air gap between rotor and stator. Can even be a sign of soft foot, a
warped base, loose iron, or shorted stator laminations.
Name: ...................... 31 Eccentric stator, 60 Hz

Rpm ............................ Rpm = 60 * 2 * LF ..... 7200
Z .......................................................................... 1 120 Hz
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
1 line at 120 Hz
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
31 Eccentric stator, 60 Hz
As 30, for line frequency 60 Hz.
Name: ...................... 32 Eccentric rotor, 50 Hz

Modulation
slip frequency
Rpm ............................ Rpm = 60 * 2 * LF ..... 6000
Z .......................................................................... 1 100 Hz
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
7 lines at ≈100 Hz
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Frequency range: >100 Hz
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Modulation, fixed ...... 6000/P - Rpm1: .............
32 Eccentric rotor, 50 Hz
Looks for the double line frequency with 3 sidebands, modulation with the slip fre-
quency, which is the difference between synchronous speed and actual speed.
Sidebands can be due to an uneven rotating air gap between rotor and stator. Can
even be a sign of soft foot, a warped base, misalignment.
Input 6000/P–Rpm1, where P = no. of poles.
To test for slip frequency sidebands around 1X, set Rpm to Rpm1.
Name: ...................... 33 Eccentric rotor, 60 Hz

Modulation
slip frequency
Rpm ............................ Rpm = 60 * 2 * LF ..... 7200
Z .......................................................................... 1 120 Hz
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
7 lines at ≈120 Hz
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Frequency range: >120 Hz
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Modulation, fixed ...... 7200/ P-Rpm1: ..............
33 Eccentric rotor, 60 Hz
Input 7200/P–Rpm1, where P = no. of poles.
Name: ...................... 34 Rotor faults, 50 Hz

Modulation
pole pass frequency
5 harmonics
Rpm ............................ Rpm .......................... Rpm1
Delta Rpm .................. Tolerance rpm ........... 0.01
Z .......................................................................... 1 1X 2X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
5 times 5 lines at 1X – 5X
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Modulation, fixed ...... 6000 - P*Rpm1: .............
34 Rotor faults, 50 Hz
Looks for 1X and 5 harmonics with 2 sidebands, modulation with the pole pass
frequency, which is the slip frequency multiplied with the no. of poles.
Looks for the double line frequency. Sidebands can be due to an uneven rotating air
gap between rotor and stator. Can even be a sign of soft foot, a warped base,
misalignment.
Input 6000-P*Rpm1, where P = no. of poles.
Name: ...................... 35 Rotor faults, 60 Hz

Modulation
pole pass frequency
5 harmonics
Rpm ............................ Rpm .......................... Rpm1
Z .......................................................................... 1 1X 2X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
5 times 5 lines at 1X – 5X
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Modulation, fixed ...... 7200 - P*Rpm1: .............
Input 7200-P*Rpm1, where P = no. of poles.
Name: ...................... 36 Rotor bar faults, 50 Hz

Modulation
2 * LF
Rpm ............................ Rpm .......................... Rpm1
Z ................................. Z = no. of rotor bars: .... 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
2 times 5 lines at 1RBPF, 2RBPF
Frequency range: <2X * Z
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Modulation, fixed ...... Modulation 2 * LF ..... 6000
Looks for the rotor bar pass frequency RBPF and harmonic, with 2 sidebands, modula-
tion with 2*LF. Indicates loose or open rotor bars, electric arching between loose bars
and end ring.
Input Z = no. of rotor bars.
Name: ...................... 37 Rotor bar faults, 60 Hz

Modulation
2 * LF
Rpm ............................ Rpm .......................... Rpm1
Z ................................. Z = no. of rotor bars: .... 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
2 times 5 lines at 1RBPF, 2RBPF
Frequency range: <2X * Z
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Modulation, fixed ...... Modulation 2 * LF ..... 7200
Input Z = no. of rotor bars.
Name: ...................... 38 Loose connector

Modulation
1/3 LF
Rpm ............................ 2 * LF .............................
Z .......................................................................... 1 100 (120) Hz
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
4 lines around 100 (120) Hz
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Frequency range: <200 Hz
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Modulation, fixed ...... Modulation LF / 3: .........
38 Loose connector (50 / 60 Hz)

Looks for 2 sidebands of the double line frequency, modulation with 1/3 of the line
frequency. Indicates loose or broken connectors which make only sporadic contact.
Input Rpm 6000 for 50 Hz, 7200 for 60 Hz.
Input Modulation, fixed 1000 for 50 Hz, 1200 for 60 Hz.
Name: ...................... 39 AC synchronous, coils

Modulation
rpm
Rpm ............................ Rpm .......................... Rpm1
Z ................................. Z = no. of stator coils .... 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
5 lines at 1CPF
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Frequency range: <X * Z
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
39 AC synchronous motor, loose stator coils

Looks for the stator coil pass frequency CPF, with 2 sidebands,
modulation with rpm.
Input Z = no. stator coils.
Name: ...................... 40 DC motor faults, 50 Hz

Rpm ............................ Rpm = 60 * 3 * LF ..... 9000
Z ................................. Z= 1 (hwr), 2 (fwr): ........ 150 (300 Hz)
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
1 line at 150 (300) Hz
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
40 DC motor faults, 50 Hz
Looks for the SCR frequency, which is 6*LF in full-wave rectified motors and 3*LF
in half-wave rectified motors. Indicates problems with armature windings, ground-
ing, and system tuning.
Input Z = 1 for half-wave and Z = 2 for full-wave rectified motors.
Can even cause a harmonic (set Max. harm to 2).
Name: ...................... 41 DC motor faults, 60 Hz

Rpm ............................ Rpm = 60 * 3 * LF .... 10800
Z ................................. Z= 1 (hwr), 2 (fwr): ........ 180 (360 Hz)
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
1 line at 180 (360) Hz
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
41 DC motor faults, 60 Hz
As symptom 40, for LF = 60 Hz.
Name: ...................... 42 DC motor faults, 50 Hz SCRF

Rpm ............................ Rpm = 60 * LF ......... 3000
Delta Rpm .................. Tolerance LF ............. 0.005 50 Hz
Z .......................................................................... 1 Lines at 50, 100 Hz (hwr)
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
Min. harmonic ............ Min. harmonic ............... 1 SCRF
Max. harmonic ........... Max. harmonic: ..............
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Modulation, fixed ............................................... 0 50 Hz
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
Lines at 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 Hz (fwr)
42 DC motor problems, 50 Hz
Looks for the line frequency with 2 harmonics (half-wave rectified) or 5 harmonics
(full-wave rectified). For half-wave rectified motors, there should be no significant vibra-
tion at 1LF and 2LF (3LF = SCRF). For full-wave rectified motors, there should be no
significant vibration at 1LF to 5LF (6LF = SCRF). Vibration at these frequencies indicates
faulty firing card, blown fuse, faulty SCR, shortened control card, and/or loose connec-
tions.
Input Max. harmonic = 2 for half-wave and 5 for full-wave rectified motors.
Name: ...................... 43 DC motor faults, 60 Hz SCRF

Rpm ............................ Rpm = 60 * LF ......... 3600
Delta Rpm .................. Tolerance LF ............. 0.005 60 Hz
Z .......................................................................... 1 Lines at 60, 120 Hz (hwr)
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
Min. harmonic ............ Min. harmonic ............... 1 SCRF
Max. harmonic ........... Max. harmonic: ..............
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Modulation, fixed ............................................... 0 60 Hz
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
Include centre frequ. .......................................... 1 Lines at 60, 120, 180, 240, 300 Hz (fwr)
43 DC motor problems, 60 Hz
As symptom 42, for LF = 60 Hz.
Name: ...................... 50 Vane/blade faults

Modulation
rpm 3 harm.
Rpm 1 ......................... Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z ................................. Z = no. of blades: .......... 1X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0
Frequency range: >3.5X*Z
50 Vane or blade faults

Looks for the blade pass frequency (BPF) which is significant in pumps, fans
and compressors. Rpm modulation, 3 sidebands.
Input Z = no. of blades.
In pumps, irregular gap between rotating vanes and stationary diffusers;

impeller wear ring seized on shaft, failed diffuser vane welds.
In fans, broken or damaged blades, irregular dirt layer.
In compressors, ??
Pump cavitation: Broad band high noise level above BPF.
Flow turbulence: High random vibration below 1X, high noise level
above BPF.
Name: ...................... 60 Worn belts

Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z ................................. Z = belt frequ. factor: ... 1X
Delta Z ....................... Tolerance belt factor . 0,05 1 times 1 line at belt frequency multi-
Min. harmonic ............ Min. harmonic ............... 1 ples
Max. harmonic ........... Max. harmonic .............. 4 Frequency range: >1X
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
61 Worn or loose belts

Looks for the belt frequency (BPF) harmonics.
Input Z = π * pitch diameter (of pulley running at Rpm1) / belt lenght
Belt or pulley misalignment (offset, pigeon toe, angular) cause peaks at 1X

of the driving or driven pulley (symptom 10). Eccentric pulleys also cause
peaks at 1X of the eccentric pulley (symptom 10).
Name: ...................... 61 Belt problems, mod.

Modulation
belt frequency
Parameter Name Value 4 harmon.
Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z .......................................................................... 1 1X 2X 3X
Delta Z ................................................................ 0 3 times 7 lines at 1X – 3X
Min. harmonic ............ Min. harmonic ............... 1 Frequency range: >4X
Modulation, Rpm ....... Mod. belt fr. factor: ......
61 Belt problems
Looks for the 1X to 4X modulated with the belt frequency (BPF), 3 sidebands.
Input under Modulation, π * pitch diameter / belt lenght.
Name: ...................... 70 Oil whirl

Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Z ................................. Z = Oil whirl constant 0.45 1X
Delta Z ....................... Tolerance Z ................ 0.07 1 line at 0.42 to 0.48X
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
70 Oil whirl
Looks for the oil whirl frequency, 0.42 to 0.48X.
Journal bearings.
Name: ...................... 90 Resonance frequency

Rpm ............................ Rpm = 1 rps ................. 60
Delta Rpm ........................................................... 0
Z ................................. Z = RF in Hz ..................
Delta Z ....................... Tolerance Z ................ 0.01 1 line at RF or selected frequency
Min. harmonic ..................................................... 1
Max. harmonic .................................................... 1
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
90 Resonance frequency
The resonce frequency has to be measured by ”ringing” the machine when it is off.
This symptom can be used to look for any single frequency line.
Input the frequency in Hertz under Z.
Name: ...................... 91 RF harmonics

Rpm ............................ Rpm = 1 rps ................. 60
Delta Rpm ........................................................... 0
Z ................................. Z = RF in Hz ..................
Multiples of RF or selected frequency
Delta Z ....................... Tolerance Z ................ 0.01
Max. harmonic ........... Max. harmonic ...............
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
91 Resonance frequency harmonics

Any machine vibration is amplified when its frequency coincides with the
resonance frequency or its harmonics.
This symptom can be used to look for the harmonics of any frequency line.
Input the frequency in Hertz under Z.
Input the number of harmonics under Max. harmonic.
Note: To find the harmonics of a selected frequency in the spectrum,
mark the frequency line and use the function Show harmonics. This does not,
however, return a parameter value.
Name: ...................... 92 Modulation with rpm

Modulation
rpm
Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Delta Rpm .................. Tolerance Rpm ......... 0.01
Z ................................. Z = .................................
As configured.
Delta Z ....................... Tolerance Z ....................
Centre frequency at Z*Rpm1,
Min. harmonic ............ Min. harmonic ................
plus x sidebands, with x harmonics
Sidebands .................. Sidebands ......................
Include centre frequ. . Centre frequ. .................
92 Modulation with rpm

A symptom where all parameters except the rpm modulation
are open. The modulation will be Rpm1 ± Tolerance Rpm.
Modulation, Rpm can be any multiplication factor.
Name: ...................... 93 Fixed modulation

Modulation
fixed
Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Delta Rpm .................. Tolerance Rpm ......... 0.01
Z ................................. Z = .................................
As configured.
Delta Z ....................... Tolerance Z ....................
Centre frequency at Z*Rpm1,
Min. harmonic ............ Min. harmonic ................
plus x sidebands, with x harmonics
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Modulation, fixed ...... Modulation, fixed ..........
Sidebands .................. Sidebands ......................
Include centre frequ. . Centre frequ. .................
93 Fixed modulation
A symptom where all parameters except the fixed modulation
are open. Under Modulation, fixed, you can input a formula
including Rpm1, but then Tolerance Rpm will be disregarded.
Name: ...................... BPFO, BPFI, BSF, FTF

Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Delta Rpm .................. Tolerance Rpm ........ 0.005
Z ................................. Z = Bearing factor ........
4 times 1 line at 1X*Z – 4X*Z
(FTF below 1X, BPFI up to Z ≈ 8)
Frequency range: up to 40X
Modulation, Rpm ................................................ 0
Sidebands ........................................................... 0
Bearing symptoms BPFO, BPFI, BSF, FTF

Bearing symptoms cannot be edited in the Standard symptom register.
They are accessible in the Symptom group register when you mark Bearing group.
The standard configuration is as shown, a frequency line at Z*Rpm1 with 4 harminics.
The factor Z will be imported (for all 4 bearing parameters) when you
input the ISO bearing number and the manufacturer. If the bearing is
not in the Condmaster®Pro catalogue, you have to find these factors elsewhere.
Name: ...................... BPFOM, BPFIM

Modulation
rpm 1. shaft
4 harm.
Rpm ............................ Rpm 1 ....................... Rpm1
Delta Rpm .................. Tolerance Rpm ........ 0.005
Z ................................. Z = Bearing factor ........
4 times 7 lines at 1X*Z* – 4X*Z
(BPFIM up to Z ≈ 8)
Frequency range: up to ≈40X
Bearing symptoms BPFOM, BPFIM

As BPF= and BPFI above, but with an rpm modultion, 3 sidebands.
List of symptom patterns

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Standard Symptoms

Symptom parameter definition ....................... 3 DC motors

Rpm Shaft revolution in revolutions per minute = fundamental

Symptom parameter definition

Z .............................. 1 Modulation Rpm ..... 0

Name: ...................... 10 Unbalance

Name: ...................... 11 Misalignment

Name: ...................... 12 Looseness, 3 - 10 H

Name: ...................... 13 Looseness, 0.5 – 3.5 H

13 Looseness, 0.5 - 3.5 H

Name: ...................... 20 Gear damage, Z1

20 Gear damage, 1. shaft (Z1)

Name: ...................... 21 Gear damage, Z2 Modulation

21 Gear damage, 2. shaft (Z2)

Name: ...................... 22 Gear damage, Z3

22 Gear damage, 3. shaft (Z3)

Name: ...................... 23 Gear damage, Z4

23 Gear damage, 3. shaft (Z4)

Name: ...................... 24 Gear alignment, 1. shaft

24 Gear alignment, 1. shaft

Name: ...................... 25 Gear assembly (GAP)

25 Gear assembly (GAP)

Name: ...................... 26 Hunting tooth (HT)

26 Hunting tooth (HT)

Name: ...................... 27 HTF modulation of 1X Modulation

Name: ...................... 28 HTF modulation of GMF

28 HTF modulation of GMF

A broken tooth causes shock vibration (CREST and KURT up).

Name: ...................... 30 Eccentric stator, 50 Hz

Name: ...................... 31 Eccentric stator, 60 Hz

Name: ...................... 32 Eccentric rotor, 50 Hz

Name: ...................... 33 Eccentric rotor, 60 Hz

Name: ...................... 34 Rotor faults, 50 Hz

Name: ...................... 35 Rotor faults, 60 Hz

Name: ...................... 36 Rotor bar faults, 50 Hz

Name: ...................... 37 Rotor bar faults, 60 Hz

Name: ...................... 38 Loose connector

38 Loose connector (50 / 60 Hz)

Name: ...................... 39 AC synchronous, coils

39 AC synchronous motor, loose stator coils

Name: ...................... 40 DC motor faults, 50 Hz

Name: ...................... 41 DC motor faults, 60 Hz

Name: ...................... 42 DC motor faults, 50 Hz SCRF

Name: ...................... 43 DC motor faults, 60 Hz SCRF

Name: ...................... 50 Vane/blade faults

50 Vane or blade faults

In pumps, irregular gap between rotating vanes and stationary diffusers;

In fans, broken or damaged blades, irregular dirt layer.

Pump cavitation: Broad band high noise level above BPF.

Name: ...................... 60 Worn belts

61 Worn or loose belts

Belt or pulley misalignment (offset, pigeon toe, angular) cause peaks at 1X

Name: ...................... 61 Belt problems, mod.

Name: ...................... 70 Oil whirl

Name: ...................... 90 Resonance frequency

Name: ...................... 91 RF harmonics

91 Resonance frequency harmonics

Name: ...................... 92 Modulation with rpm

92 Modulation with rpm

Name: ...................... 93 Fixed modulation

Name: ...................... BPFO, BPFI, BSF, FTF

Bearing symptoms BPFO, BPFI, BSF, FTF

Name: ...................... BPFOM, BPFIM

Bearing symptoms BPFOM, BPFIM

List of symptom patterns

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