User Manual
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Auto Sweep
Since they have built-in inclinometers, CSI’s laser fixtures allow data to be
automatically acquired while the shaft is rotated. The arc of rotation can
vary from as little as 45° to a full 360° (one revolution). This mode is espe-
cially useful when the 4 point measurement technique is impractical or
when inconsistencies in shaft position exist at points in the rotation. With
the Auto Sweep method, data readings or values are automatically acquired
and stored in the laser heads every 2 degrees; therefore, in a 360° sweep it
is possible to acquire up to 180 data readings per laser head.
Note
Although it is possible to acquire up to 180 data readings, not
all of the data readings are used to calculate the machine’s
alignment condition. Refer to “Additional Data Detail” on page
5-34.
To acquire data using the Auto Sweep method, you must first select Auto
Sweep as the method from the Alignment Setup menu (accessed by
pressing the Options Key). Once this method is shown, using the Up/down
Arrow keys to select and the number keys on the keypad to toggle the selec-
tion, set the Acquisition (ACQ) Mode to either Standard or Averaging.