Application Notes

From time to time Windrock will publish papers or technical notes regarding the use of our products. By this means we hope to pass on useful technical information to our users. We would welcome any input about information that you would like to see posted on these web pages.

• Accelerometer Measurements
  Getting the best vibration traces from an accelerometer.
  
  
• Accelerometer Going Bad?
  Is your accelerometer giving you good vibes?
  
  
• Battery Care Bulletin
  How to maintain 6300/6310 rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries for maximum capacity.
  
  
• Battery Care Bulletin
  Using the 3002 Smart Battery Charger for Lithium-Ion batteries.
  
  
• Dynamic Pressure Measurements
  The in's and out's of pressure monitoring on Ingersoll-Rand engines.
  
  
• Ignition
  Tips for Effective Secondary Ignition Analysis.
  
  
• Kiene Valve
  Kiene valve & pressure sensors are a tight squeeze, "If only I had a bigger wrench".
  
  
• Magnetic pickups
  The use of magnetic pickups with Windrock instrumentation.
  
  
• ROI
  Return on Investment calculations for predictive maintenance programs.
  
  
• Setting TDC
  An explanation of how to determine and mark TDC on reciprocating machinery.
  
  
• Spark Survey Reports
  The following parameters explain what is being measured during a Spark Survey Report and how the information can be used in analysis of the data.
  
  
• Transducer Calibration
  A guideline for pressure transducer calibration.
  
  
• Troubleshooting Secondary Ignition
  Troubleshooting Ignition using Secondary Waveforms

• *NEW! Ultrasonic: Characteristics and Uses
  There are many uses for ultrasonic sensors and, when used properly, minimize downtime, saving both time and money.
  

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