Datastick Vibration Training Seminar

Datastick Systems, Inc. — News Release
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Datastick Systems, Inc.
Two-Day Vibration Training Seminar

September 14 and 15, 2007.
Orleans Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.

August 13, 2007, CAMPBELL, CA — Maintenance training is an investment. Lack of training can be very expensive.

In Datastick's own research, we’ve found that a significant — and growing — percentage of large and small companies that have predictive maintenance programs are losing their trained vibration analysts to retirement, leaving no trained people to keep a vital part of the program going.

Finally, we’ve also seen that many small- and medium-sized companies don’t use vibration analysis at all because the perception is that the equipment is too expensive and the level of vibration expertise required is too great.

Datastick bursts through both of those barriers: our systems start at around $4,000 and they’re designed so that you don’t have to be an expert. Our PC software is based on Microsoft Excel so you can send data to any consultant without worrying about compatibility with proprietary software. This means you can literally buy your expertise by the hour.

Still, to get the most out of our vibration analyzer, you need a good understanding of the basics of vibration and vibration analysis so that you are certain you can collect valid data in the first place and so you can identify specific signs that it’s necessary to take action — and have a good idea of what action to take.

That’s where the Datastick Vibration Training Seminar comes in.

The Datastick Vibration Training Seminar is actually three seminars in one:

Two-Day Intro to Mechanical Vibration and How to Use Datastick VSA-series Vibration Spectrum Analyzers in Predictive Maintenance
Come for both days and it’s a two-day seminar that covers the basics of mechanical vibration and vibration analysis for Conditions-Based Predictive Maintenance on the first day and training on how to use the Datastick VSA-series vibration spectrum analyzers for vibration analysis and data collection on the second day. This will appeal to existing Datastick customers who are unfamiliar with vibration and who want to get the maximum return on investment on their Datastick VSA-series handheld Vibration Spectrum Analyzer as well as prospective customers who want to experience the ultimate demonstration of the VSA-series handheld vibration spectrum analyzers.

One-Day Intro to Mechanical Vibration in Predictive Maintenance
Come for just the first day and it’s a one-day seminar that covers the basics of mechanical vibration and vibration analysis for Conditions-Based Predictive Maintenance. This is a perfect introduction to anyone who wants to learn the basics of vibration and vibration analysis.

One-Day Training on How to Use Datastick VSA-series Vibration Spectrum Analyzers in Predictive Maintenance
Come for just the second day and it’s a one-day training seminar on how to use the Datastick VSA-series vibration spectrum analyzers for vibration analysis and data collection. This is for existing Datastick customers who want to get the maximum return on investment on their Datastick VSA-series handheld Vibration Spectrum Analyzer as well as prospective customers who want to experience the ultimate demonstration of the VSA-series handheld vibration spectrum analyzers.

Training agenda

Day 1: Intro to Mechanical Vibration in Conditions-Based Maintenance

9 a.m. - Noon

Introduction to Vibration Basics

What is vibration?
What causes vibration?
Vibration and Frequency
Vibration and Energy
Time domain (waveform) vs. frequency domain (Spectrum) — What is an FFT?
When to use Waveform vs. FFT
How to choose an appropriate maximum frequency
Windowing: Hanning, Hamming, etc. – differences, advantages of different FFT window calculations
Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration graphed and explained
The effects of vibration on machine reliability
How much is too much?
Capturing and displaying vibration in an instrument

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Vibration theory and practice

How to place a sensor for an accurate, repeatable reading (where to place, how to mount, frequency limitations of different mounting)
How to determine the correct input range
What is it critical to measure?
The meaning of vibration measurements
The value of overall vibration values and the ISO standards
FFT resolution: how many lines are appropriate?
Harmonics and their meaning
How to find 1X rpm
The symptoms and causes of most problems
Using your hands, eyes, and ears: What to feel, look, and listen for
Trending and reporting

Day 2: How to use Datastick VSA-series Vibration Spectrum Analyzers in Conditions Based Maintenance

9 a.m. - Noon, continuing
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Using the Datastick® VSA™ Vibration Spectrum Analyzer to capture vibration data

Introduction to the Palm handheld computer
Operation of the Palm handheld computer
Syncing the Palm handheld computer to a PC
Introduction to the Datastick VSA hardware module
Introduction to Datastick Spectrum software
Basic operation of Datastick Spectrum software, including taking actual vibration readings
How to use the Cursor Tools – especially harmonic cursor
When and how to use Peak Detection
When and how to use Spectrum Averaging and Peak Hold
Power: how to get the maximum use of a single battery charge
How to set up and manage inspection routes
Exporting vibration data to a PC
Introduction to Datastick Reporting System™ PC software
Producing a useful report in Datastick Reporting System
Graphing, changing appearance, adding notes
Making a waterfall plot
Bringing a graph into Microsoft Word for final report

Instructor:

Derek Norfield has more than 30 years experience in vibration analysis and balancing, working with the UK division of Reutlinger GmBH and in the USA with the American Hofmann Corporation, before going on to start a successful independent vibration, balancing and training company. He is the author of the book Practical Balancing of Rotating Machinery, published by Elsevier Technical Press.

Space is limited, so contact Datastick Systems, Inc now.

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408 871 3300
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