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Model 246 Portable Balancing Instrument

Model 246 Portable Balancing Instrument

Model 246 Portable Balancing Instrument

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Model 246 Portable Balancing Instrument is a lightweight and portable device designed for balancing rotors both 'In Situ' and on balancing machines. It features automatic speed tracking for vibration amplitude and angle, making it suitable for replacing outdated instruments and enhancing older machines with minimal training.

Key Features
  • Compact briefcase design for protection and portability.
  • Includes vibration sensors, photocell speed sensor, and cables.
  • Dual channel, backlit LCD display with 40 characters per line.
  • Digital tracking filters for high accuracy.
  • Displays dynamic and static unbalance, correction angles, and unbalance in digital format.
  • Non-volatile memory for up to 50 rotors and automatic vector splitting for corrections.
  • Electronic compensation for tooling errors and selectable language options.
  • RS232 interface for connectivity.

Specifications
  • Balancing speed range: 60 to 80,000 RPM.
  • Vibration readout options: micrometers, mils, mm/sec, or in/sec.
  • Language options: English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.
  • Dimensions: 415 x 300 x 125 mm.
  • Power supply: 120/240VAC, 50/60Hz.
  • Calibration methods: Trial weights or permanent.
  • CE certification and electromagnetic standards compliance.

Applications
  • Field Balancing: Suitable for trial-weight or permanent calibration methods, using velocity transducers, and easily transportable.
  • Shop Balancing: Capable of handling speeds from 60 to 80,000 RPM with quick and accurate solutions using Model 544 transducers.

About IRD
IRD® LLC has over 75 years of experience in developing machinery for industrial equipment repair. Known for introducing soft-bearing balancing and core loss tester products, IRD focuses on excellence and productivity to maintain long-term customer relationships.
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Catalog excerpts

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EMAIL [email protected] Model 246 Portable Balancing Instrument IN-SITU BALANCING & ALL TYPES OF BALANCING MACHINES The Model 246 is a portable, easy to use Balancing Instrument with automatic speed tracking of vibration amplitude and angle. It can be used to balance all types of rotors ‘In Situ’ and on Soft or Hard Bearing balancing machines. Use it to replace outdated instruments and improve the performance of older balancing machines with minimal training. Its small size and light weight make it very easy to hand carry to any job site. Quick & Portable Results LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABILITY SIMPLIFIED DISPLAY Briefcase configuration provides protection to the Dual channel, backlit super-twist alphanumeric LCD with instrument in a small, compact design. two lines and 40 characters per line. ADD-ON ACCESSORIES INCOMPARABLE ACCURACY Vibration sensors for both field and stand balancing, Dual, narrow band shaft-synchronous digital tracking photocell speed sensor, and related cables. filters with averaging provides unparalleled accuracy Standard Features Dynamic (Left/Right) Unbalance or Static/Couple Unbalance Electronic compensation for tooling errors, keys, and keyways Display of correction angles to add or remove rotor balance weights Numeric keypad with 6 Function keys for data entry Unbalance display in digital format Switch selectable language option Non-volatile rotor memory storage for up to 50 different rotors Angle encoder input for the display of the unbalance position Automatic vector splitting of unbalance corrections Model 246 Portable Balancing Instrument

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FIELD BALANCING - Balancing speeds from 60 - 80,000 RPM - Unparalleled filter for quick and accurate balancing solutions - Model 544 transducers with magnets for ease of sensor placement - Accessory bag included for transportation of equipment SHOP BALANCING Use either trial-weight or permanent (hard-bearing only) calibration methods -Utilize either 546DP or 544 velocity transducers -Digital display to provide accurate balancing solutions -Easily transportable to multiple machine and field balancing applications - Balancing Speed Range 60 to 80,000 RPM Vibration Readout micrometers, mils, mm/sec...

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