SKF Shaft Alignment System

TKSA 80

Advanced laser shaft alignment tool that increases alignment knowledge

Introduction

The TKSA 80 is the most advanced Shaft

Alignment System in SKF’s alignment family.

It is designed to assist users with managing the alignment process for any rotating machinery, which consequently helps prevent decreased production caused by machine misalignment, and promotes reduced energy consumption and increased operating lifespan.

It is known that, for effective machinery alignment efforts, measurements represent only 5% of the process. Best practices in the alignment process itself are critical, and craftspeople often experience difficulties caused by omitting important alignment steps. The TKSA 80 system provides a complete built-in alignment process that properly advances users through the alignment effort, resulting in both improved alignment results and increased machinery alignment knowledge. The TKSA 80’s alignment process advances users from preparation and evaluation through correction, and finally to reporting of alignment results.

In addition, the system offers a unique database that stores machine alignment setup data for future use, saving valuable time.

And, with its seven inch screen, the TKSA 80 can accommodate large machine train alignment jobs.

Key features

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Seven inch colored screen with touchscreen and keypad

Rugged design for use in harsh environments – 1.2 meter (3.9 feet) drop test to

MIL-STD-810F

Built-in wireless technology

“Swap view” – enables graphics to be swapped from one side of the machine to the other to accommodate the user’s position

Full template database

Energy efficiency indicator

Horizontal and vertical alignment

Large machine train alignment

Built-in pre-defined alignment process

The TKSA 80 integrates a pre-defined alignment process into a portable instrument. It provides users with step-by-step instructions on how to perform alignment in the most effective and efficient sequence.

Preparation Inspection Evaluation Correction Reporting Analyzing

Preparation

• The right tools and materials at the right place at the right time

– The system reminds users of the correct tools and materials to use, before carrying out the alignment job.

Inspection

• Visual inspection

– Inspection fields are provided for oil level, oil leakages, foundation bolt status and wear indications, etc.

• Database and fast template

– The instrument offers an extensive database where a wide range of machinery and alignment relevant information can be stored. Based on information in this database, specific templates can be created for each machine, for re-use during future alignment activities.

• Soft foot check

– The system gives users the choice to find, correct and record soft foot conditions by either laser or by feeler gauges.

• Horizontal and vertical shaft alignment

– Measurements are performed at any of three positions, with a shaft rotation of as little as

40 degrees.

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• Machines train

– Align three machines in a line (accommodates multiple machine train alignment).

• Run-out check

– The system reminds users to perform a simple measurement that discovers bent shafts.

Evaluation

• The system assists users to compare inspection results with the information saved in the fast template to identify and prioritize corrective actions.

Reporting

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Results in graphical format

– The results are shown in graphical format and the file can be easily copied and pasted into documents on a PC.

The results show the machine conditions “as-found” and “as-corrected”. Desired tolerances are also displayed.

Energy efficiency

– The system reports estimated extra energy consumption due to misalignment.

Analyzing

• Alignment reports are recorded in the system, which helps users periodically compare the alignment history and monitor the machine’s health trend.

Standard programs

The following standard programs are available for the TKSA 80:

• Horizontal alignment

• Vertical alignment

• Soft foot by laser

• Soft foot manually

• Chocking arrangement

• Fast template

• Bolt torque input

• Database

Correction

• Real-time correction

– The system displays the live actual value and direction for accurate misalignment correction.

• Visual inspection

• Alignment target

• Machine train alignment

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Technical data

Complete System

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Measure distance: Up to 10 m

(33.0 ft.)

Relative humidity: 10 to 90%

Temperature range: –10 to

+50 °C (14 to 122 °F)

Weight (with case): 7.64 kg

(16.84 lb.)

Display Unit

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Display: Seven inch backlit color LCD, daylight viewable with touch screen and keypad

Power: Rechargeable Li-ion battery and external power supply

Operating time on battery: Typical ten hours continuous operation

Storage memory: 64 MB

Housing: PC / ABS plastic with integrated lockable stand

Dimensions (height ™ width ™ depth): 276 ™ 160 ™ 53 mm

(10.9 ™ 6.3 ™ 2.1 in.)

Weight: 1 060 g (37.4 oz.)

Environment protection: IP 65

Connectivity: Low-power, industrial wireless network, 802.15.4 compliant

– USB: Host v1.1, device v1.1

Drop test: 1,2 m (3.9 ft.) to MIL-STD-810F

Measurement units (A, B)

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Type of laser: Red diode laser

Laser wavelength: 635 nm

Laser safety class: Class II

Laser output power: <1 mW

Measurement accuracy:

Within 10 µm

Detector: Linear CCD with length 36 mm (1.4 in.)

Accelerometer accuracy:

±0,5°

Accelerometer resolution:

0,1°

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Thermal sensors: ±2 °C

Housing material: Chassis, aluminium sides, glass filled PBT

Dimensions (height ™ width ™ depth): 96 ™ 83 ™ 36 mm

(3.8 ™ 3.3 ™ 1.4 in.)

Weight: 326 g (11.5 oz.)

Environment protection: IP 65

Ambient light protection: Optical filtering and ambient light signal rejection

Power supply: 2x AA alkaline batteries or rechargeable battery

Rod / fixing bar

• Length: 4 off 90 mm, 4 off 150 mm, can be screwed together to increase length

Standard shaft diameter

• Up to 300 mm (11.8 in.)

Ordering information

The TKSA 80 Shaft Alignment System consists of:

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Display Unit TKSA 80-DISPLAYUNIT, one (1) each

Measuring unit TKSA 60/80-HA and TKSA 60/80-HB, one (1) each

Mechanical shaft fixtures, two (2) each

Adjustable chains with tightening pin, two (2) each

Rods, four (4) each

– 90 mm

– 150 mm

Measuring tape, one (1) each

Screw driver, one (1) each

Tommy bar, one (1) each

USB cable, one (1) each

Charger for display unit, one (1) each

Quick start guide, one (1) each

CD with instructions for use, one (1) each

Extension Chain, two (2) each

For a tailored solution for available applications, please contact your local SKF Reliability Systems sales office.

Please contact:

SKF Reliability Systems

SKF Condition Monitoring Center – Livingston

2 Michaelson Square, Kirkton Campus

Livingston West Lothian, Scotland • United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 1506 470011 • Fax: +44 (0) 1506 470012

Web Site: www.skf.com

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