FLUKE has released the Fluke 810 Vibration Tester, claiming it is the most advanced troubleshooting instrument available for vibration.
According to Fluke, the handheld Fluke 810 Vibration Tester allows maintenance teams to rapidly collect data and diagnose and solve mechanical problems.
The Fluke 810 can diagnose the most common mechanical problems of unbalance, looseness, misalignment and bearing failures in a variety of mechanical equipment such as motors, fans, blowers, belts and chain drives.
When it detects a fault, the Fluke 810 identifies the problem and rates its severity on a four-level scale. Fluke says this helps maintenance professionals prioritise maintenance tasks.
To carry out mechanical diagnosis with the Fluke 810, the user places the Fluke triaxial TEDS accelerometer on the machine under test. The accelerometer has a magnetic mount and can also be installed by attaching a mounting pad using adhesive.
A quick-disconnect cable connects the accelerometer to the Fluke 810 tester. As the machine under test operates, the accelerometer detects its vibration along three planes of movement and transmits that information to the Fluke 810.
The Fluke 810 analyses the current machinery condition and identifies faults by comparing vibration data to an extensive set of rules. It then determines fault severity using a technology to simulate a fault-free condition and establish a baseline for instant comparison to gathered data.
The Fluke 810 Vibration Tester is currently available in the US.