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ZonicBook Systems Manual

the smart approach to instrumentation ™

IOtech, Inc.
25971 Cannon Road
Cleveland, OH 44146-1833
Phone: (440) 439-4091
Fax: (440) 439-4093
E-mail (Product Information): [email protected]
E-mail (Technical Support): [email protected]
Internet: www.iotech.com

ZonicBook
Systems Manual
p/n 1086-0901 Rev. 2.0

© 2001 by IOtech, Inc November 2001 Printed in the United States of America
ii 11-02-01 ZonicBook Systems Manual
Document Contents

The document is a collection of several independent manuals.

Depending on your application, some of the manuals in this document may not apply to your
ZonicBook System.
The manuals are presented in the following order:
• ZonicBook Getting Started User’s Manual
Describes hardware and software installation pertaining to the ZonicBook system.
This introductory manual applies to all ZonicBook systems and should be read before reading any
of the following companion manuals. – p/n 1086-0920
• eZ-Analyst User’s Manual
Discusses a software package that provides all the control features for your
ZonicBook Data Acquisition system as well as full featured FFT analysis. eZ-Analyst is ideal for
Modal Analysis, Operating Deflection Shape Analysis, Machine Tool Analysis, and general time
and frequency applications where the test article is in a constant response mode.
The application’s record feature can capture gapless, alias-free data [up to the selected bandwidth]
and stream it directly to your storage media. Live data can be viewed on a channel-by-channel
basis. – p/n 1086-0922
• eZ-TOMAS User’s Manual
Discusses the Online Monitoring and Analysis software known as eZ-TOMAS
(Temporary Online Monitoring and Analysis Software). eZ-TOMAS is designed to collect
vibration and process data from rotating machinery. The “T” (Temporary) in eZ-TOMAS
indicates that this monitoring system can be moved from one machine to another.
This software is project oriented, easy to setup, and run. – p/n 1086-0923
• eZ-NDT/RI User’s Manual
Discusses the eZ-NDT/RI programs. eZ-NDT/RI is a Non-Destructive Testing program that uses
Resonant Inspection to determine the quality of an object or structure. eZ-NDT/RI can be used for
spot-checking, or for inline production testing. – p/n 1086-0924
• eZ-Balance User’s Manual
Pertains to the eZ-Balance multi-plane, multi-sensor balancing application. eZ-Balance is used in
ZonicBook applications for automated data acquisition. eZ-Balance is also available as a
stand-a-lone program. – p/n 1086-0925

CAUTION
Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual can cause personal
injury or equipment damage. Before setting up and using your equipment, you
should read all documentation that covers your system. Pay special attention to
Warnings and Cautions.

ZonicBook Systems Manual 11-02-01 iii

iv 11-02-01 ZonicBook Systems Manual
ZonicBook Getting Started User’s Manual

the smart approach to instrumentation ™

IOtech, Inc.
25971 Cannon Road
Cleveland, OH 44146-1833
Phone: (440) 439-4091
Fax: (440) 439-4093
E-mail (sales): [email protected]
E-mail (post-sales): [email protected]
Internet: www.iotech.com

ZonicBook
Getting Started
User’s Manual
p/n 1086-0920 Rev. 3.0

© 2001 by IOtech, Inc November 2001 Printed in the United States of America
Warranty Information
Your IOtech warranty is as stated on the product warranty card. You may contact IOtech by phone,
fax machine, or e-mail in regard to warranty-related issues.
Phone: (440) 439-4091, fax: (440) 439-4093, e-mail: [email protected]

Limitation of Liability
IOtech, Inc. cannot be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or misuse of this product.

Copyright, Trademark, and Licensing Notice

All IOtech documentation, software, and hardware are copyright with all rights reserved. No part of this product may be
copied, reproduced or transmitted by any mechanical, photographic, electronic, or other method without IOtech’s prior written
consent. IOtech product names are trademarked; other product names, as applicable, are trademarks of their respective
holders. All supplied IOtech software (including miscellaneous support files, drivers, and sample programs) may only be used
on one installation. You may make archival backup copies.

FCC Statement
IOtech devices emit radio frequency energy in levels compliant with Federal Communications Commission rules (Part 15)
for Class A devices. If necessary, refer to the FCC booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems
(stock # 004-000-00345-4) which is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

CE Notice
Many IOtech products carry the CE marker indicating they comply with the safety and emissions standards of the
European Community. As applicable, we ship these products with a Declaration of Conformity stating which
specifications and operating conditions apply.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

Refer all service to qualified personnel. This warns of possible personal injury or equipment damage under noted
conditions. Follow all safety standards of professional practice and the recommendations in this manual. Using this
equipment in ways other than described in this manual can present serious safety hazards or cause equipment damage.

This warning symbol is used in this manual or on the equipment to warn of possible injury or death from electrical
shock under noted conditions.

In this manual, the book symbol always precedes the words “Reference Note.” This type of note identifies the location
of additional information that may prove helpful. References may be made to other chapters or other documentation.
Tips provide advice that may save time during a procedure, or help to clarify an issue. Tips may include additional
reference.

Specifications and Calibration

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Significant changes will be addressed in an addendum or revision to the
manual. As applicable, IOtech calibrates its hardware to published specifications. Periodic hardware calibration is not covered
under the warranty and must be performed by qualified personnel as specified in this manual. Improper calibration procedures
may void the warranty.

Introduction…… 1
ZonicBook Hardware ….. 1
ZonicBook Software …… 1
System Requirements …… 2
Software Installation …… 3
Hardware Setup …… 4
Configuring Channels via DIP-Switches …… 4
Connecting and Powering a ZonicBook System……5
Installing ZonicBook Drivers …… 5
Windows XP Users …… 6
Windows 2000 Users …… 10
Windows Me Users …… 14
Windows95/98 Users …… 17
Windows/NT Users …… 21
Starting the ZonicBook …… 23
Specifications …… 24

Introduction
ZonicBook Hardware
ZonicBook 4, 8, and 16-channel data acquisition modules are built to take advantage of PCs running under
Windows operating systems.
Inside each ZonicBook is an analog to digital converter with anti-aliasing filters for each channel.
Synchronous sampling of all channels ensures accurate phase relationships and the correlation of data.
The interface between the ZonicBook and the host PC is a type III PCMCIA card, which we will refer to as
a “DSP Card” (Digital Signal Processing Card). A proprietary chip set on the card provides the digital
signal processing of both time history and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis data. A four-megabyte
buffer is used to ensure gap-less data, independent of available processor memory.
Machine conditions and analysis solutions can be shared instantaneously with associates, providing that
ZonicBook’s host PC is connected to an Ethernet LAN, file server, internet, or intranet.

ZonicBook Software
The ZonicBook is operated via Graphical User Interface (GUI). Prior to using a ZonicBook system, it is
essential that:
• the DSP program has been loaded into the DSP Card
• the ZonicBook is initialized
• system communications are working properly

Depending on your application, one or more of the following software programs can be used for interactive
communication with your ZonicBook system.

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 1

eZ-Analyst: This software package provides control features for your ZonicBook Data Acquisition system
as well as full featured Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis. It’s ideal for Modal Analysis, Operating
Deflection Shape Analysis, Machine Tool Analysis, and general time and frequency applications where the
test article is in a constant response mode. eZ-Analyst captures gapless, alias-free data (up to the selected
bandwidth) and streams it directly to the storage media. Live data can be viewed on a channel-by-channel
basis.
eZ-NDT/RI: eZ-NDT/RI is a Non-Destructive Testing program that uses resonance to determine the
quality of the test object. A ZonicBook system with eZ-NDT/RI can be place in a production line to
perform the non-destructive resonant inspections during the production run.
eZ-TOMAS (Temporary Online Monitoring and Analysis Software): With this software, a ZonicBook
can monitor and analyze vibrations from rotating machinery. Note that these ZonicBook systems can be
moved from one machine to another with relative ease.
eZ-Balance: is a multi-plane, multi-sensor balancing application that can be used with the ZonicBook for
automated data acquisition.

System Requirements
Before setting up the hardware or installing the software, verify that you have the following items.

❑ ZonicBook Data Acquisition Module

❑ ZonicBook DSP-Card
❑ Universal Power Supply with cord (U.S.)
❑ A ZonicBook Suite CD-ROM
❑ Passwords for purchased software packages

The Passwords for your purchased software accompany your CD. Keep your passwords
in a safe place. You will need to enter them during software installation.

In addition to the previous checklist items, verify that your computer meets the following
minimum requirements.

❑ Intel™, Pentium 90 MHz or equivalent

❑ a slot for a Type III PCMCIA Card
❑ 32 MB Memory
❑ 100 MB Hard Disk space
❑ Monitor: SVGA, 800 x 600 resolution
❑ Microsoft® Windows 95/ 98/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP Operating System.

Getting Started, pg. 2 11-01-01 ZonicBook

Software Installation
1. Start Windows.
2. Close all running applications.
3. Insert the ZonicBook Suite CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for it to auto-run (see note).
Note: The CD should run automatically, unless the computer’s CD auto-run feature is disabled.

If the CD does not start on its own:

(a) click the desktop’s <Start> button
(b) choose the Run command
(c) select the drive applicable to your CD-ROM drive
(d) click <OK>.
4. A Software and Manuals Selection Screen will appear, similar to the one shown in the
following figure.

Software and Manuals Selection Screen

5. Click the screen button that corresponds with your purchased software.

The Passwords for your software accompany your CD. You will need to enter the
passwords when indicated by the on-screen prompt.

6. Follow the on-screen directions to install your software.

7. Install other ZonicBook software programs, if applicable.
Note: In addition to installing software, you can use the Software and Manuals Selection Screen
(previous figure) to view Adobe PDF versions of ZonicBook documentation. Simply click the
<Manuals> button to access the document files.

Reference Note:
After your software is installed you can setup your ZonicBook Data Acquisition Module and
connect it to the host computer. Instructions for Hardware Setup begin on page 4.

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 3

Hardware Setup
Configuring Channels via DIP-Switches
ZonicBook channel configuration is determined by DIP-switch settings. The default setting is “Single
Ended, A.C. Coupled ICP (Off).” Possible settings are illustrated below.

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Each channel must have its associated DIP-switch properly set to achieve the desired
configuration, as determined by your application. Improper settings can damage
your equipment, and will produce erroneous measurements.
To set the switches:
1. Ensure the ZonicBook is disconnected from power, the PC, and all signal lines.
2. Remove ZonicBook’s bottom cover plate.
3. Set each channel’s DIP-switch according to the desired configuration.
Refer to other documentation if needed.
4. Replace the bottom cover plate.
5. For 16-Channel ZonicBook’s only.
(a) After setting the DIP-switches for Channels 1 through 8,
replace the bottom cover plate.
(b) Remove the top cover plate.
(c) Set the DIP-switches for Channels 9 through 16.
(d) Replace the top cover plate.

Default

Channel DIP-Switch Settings

Reference Note:
For convenience, ZonicBook’s bottom cover plate includes illustrations of
the DIP-switch settings.

Getting Started, pg. 4 11-01-01 ZonicBook

Connecting and Powering a ZonicBook System

It is relatively easy to connect a ZonicBook system, and to supply power to it. The steps are as follows:

1. Insert the DSP-Card into your computer’s PCMCIA slot.

2. Connect the DSP cable to the DSP-Card.
3. Connect the ZonicBook to the DSP-cable.
4. Connect the Power Supply to the ZonicBook.
5. Connect the Power Cord to the Power Supply.
6. Connect the Power Supply to an appropriate power source.
7. Connect the computer to power.
8. Turn on the computer.
9. Turn on the ZonicBook.
A green Power ON LED (on the face of the unit) will light.

DSP-Card with Cable

(DSP-Card, not shown, is in NoteBook’s
PCMCIA Slot)

Notebook PC
with PCMCIA Slot

Power Cord

ZonicBook
Data Acquisition Module
Power Supply

8-Chanel ZonicBook System

Cap unused BNCs to reduce extraneous noise, and to keep the connectors free of
dust and other debris.

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 5

Installing ZonicBook Drivers
Only install the drivers that apply to your operating system.

To avoid installing the wrong driver, be sure to use the instructions that are intended for
your PC’s Windows system. Refer to the following sections as applicable.
➣ Windows XP (pg.6)
➣ Windows 2000 (pg. 10)
➣ Windows Me (pg. 14)
➣ Windows95/98 (pg. 17)
➣ Windows/NT (pg. 21)

Note: If you have previously installed ZonicBook drivers, you should not need to do so again,
even if you are upgrading your software.

Windows XP Users
Prior to installing the drivers, be sure that your ZonicBook system is
properly connected and powered.

1. Insert the DSP-Card into your computer’s PCMCIA slot 0.

Windows XP will start the Hardware Wizard.
2. After the dialog box appears, verify that “Install from a list or specific location” is selected.
See following figure.

3. Click <Next>. A new dialog box will appear (following figure).

Getting Started, pg. 6 11-01-01 ZonicBook

Windows XP Users

4. Check “Include this location in the search.”

5. Click <Browse,> then expand the CD-ROM node labeled “IOtech.”

6. Locate and expand the node labeled “Medallion Drivers.”
7. Highlight the “Win2000” folder.

8. Click <Ok>. A dialog box will appear (following figure). The box indicates the driver path.

9. Click <Next>. Windows will locate the device driver, and then install the software.

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 7

Windows XP Users
10. After the software install is complete, click <Finish>.
The Hardware Wizard will close.

This completes the driver installation for Windows XP. Your computer is now ready to run
ZonicBook software and communicate with the ZonicBook module. After installation is completed,
you can verify that the device has been installed correctly. The verification steps follow.

Verifying the DSP-Card has been Correctly Installed, for Windows XP Users

1. Using the Windows XP Administrator, select the Control Panel.

2. Locate the “System” Icon, and click on it (following figure).

Getting Started, pg. 8 11-01-01 ZonicBook

Windows XP Users

3. In Systems Properties, click on the Hardware tab (following figure).

4. Click on the <Device Manager> button (following figure).

If the device was correctly installed it should appear listed in the device manager
under the CACDSP node.

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 9

Windows 2000 Users
Prior to installing the drivers, be sure that your ZonicBook system is
properly connected and powered.

1. Insert the DSP-card into your computer’s PCMCIA slot 0.

Windows 2000 will start the Hardware Wizard.
2. After the dialog box appears, click <Next>.

3. Verify that “Search for a suitable driver for my device” is selected, then click <Next>.

4. Check “Specify a location.”

5. Click on the <Next> button.

Getting Started, pg. 10 11-01-01 ZonicBook

Windows 2000 Users
6. Click <Browse>.

7. Locate and open the “Win2000” folder.

8. Select the “zonic.inf file.

9. Click <Open> .

10. Click <Ok>.

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 11

Windows 2000 Users
11. After the Hardware Wizard indicates that it found
the driver file, Click <Next>.

If the driver was installed correctly, a final dialog box will appear, stating that Windows
has finished installing the driver for DSP.
12. Click <Finish>.

This completes the driver installation for Windows 2000. Your computer is now ready to run
ZonicBook software and communicate with the ZonicBook module. After installation is
completed, you can verify that the device has been installed correctly. The verification steps
follow.

Verifying the DSP-Card has been Correctly Installed, for Windows 2000 Users

1. Click on the start menu and click on Control panel

Getting Started, pg. 12 11-01-01 ZonicBook

Windows 2000 Users

2. In the control panel, find the <System> Icon and click on it.

3. Click on the Hardware tab (following figure).

4. Click on the <Device Manager> button (following figure).

If the device was correctly installed it should appear listed in the device manager
under the CACDSP node.

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 13

Windows Me Users
Prior to installing the drivers, be sure that your ZonicBook system is
properly connected and powered.

1. Insert the DSP-card into your computer’s PCMCIA slot 0. Windows Me will start the
Hardware Wizard.

2. Verify that the “Specify the location of the driver” option is selected.
3. Click <Next>.
4. In the new dialog box, check “Specify a location.”

5. Click <Browse>.
6. Expand the CD-ROM drive node; then find and open the “Win95-98” folder.

Note: ZonicBook drivers for Windows Me are located in the “Win95-98” folder.
There is not a separate Me folder.

Getting Started, pg. 14 11-01-01 ZonicBook

Windows Me Users

A new dialog box, similar to the one below, should appear. The driver path
should appear next to the <Browse> button.

7. Click <Next>. Windows will open a new box, indicating that it has found a
device driver and is ready to install it.

The wizard may recommend using a driver file that is located in the “Win2000”
folder; however, DO NOT use any files from that folder in conjunction with
Windows Me. Windows Me must use the file that is located in the “Win95-98”
folder.

8. Verify that the “One of the other packages” option is selected.

9. Click the <View List> button.

10. From the resulting list, select the driver located in the “Win95-98” location.
The driver description will be “MEDALLION Digital Signal Processor.”
The location will be *:\MEDAL~21\WIN95-98\ZONIC.INF
Where: * is the CD-ROM Drive Designation.

11. Click <Ok>. A new dialog box will appear (following figure).

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 15

Windows Me Users
12. Click <Next>.
The Hardware Wizard is now ready to install the DSP-card driver
(see following figure).
13. Click <Next>.

14. After the device driver has been installed, click <Finish> (following figure).

This completes the driver installation for Windows Me. Your computer is now ready to run
ZonicBook software and communicate with the ZonicBook module.

Reference Note:
You can use the Windows Control Panel to verify that the DSP-card has been installed
correctly. See, Verifying the DSP-Card has been Correctly Installed, on page 19.

Getting Started, pg. 16 11-01-01 ZonicBook

Windows95/98 Users

Prior to installing the drivers, be sure that your ZonicBook system is

properly connected and powered.

1. Insert the DSP-Card card into your computer’s PCMCIA slot 0. Windows will start the
Hardware Wizard.
2. After the dialog box appears, click <Next>.

3. Verify “Search for the best driver for your device” is selected.

4. Click <Next>.

5. Put a check mark next to “Specify a location.”

6. Click <Browse>; expand the CD-ROM drive node; then locate and open the“Win95-98”
folder. See following figure.

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 17

Windows95/98 Users

The driver’s location path should appear above the <Browse> button (see following figure).

7. Click <Next>. A new dialog box should appear, as follows.

8. Click <Next> to begin the actual install.

9. Once the device driver has been installed, click <Finish>.

This completes the driver installation for Windows Me. Your computer is now ready to run
ZonicBook software and communicate with the ZonicBook module.
Reference Note:
You can use the Windows Control Panel to verify that the DSP-card has been installed correctly.
See, Verifying the DSP-Card has been Correctly Installed, on page 19.

Getting Started, pg. 18 11-01-01 ZonicBook

Verifying the DSP-Card has been Correctly Installed, for Windows 95/98/Me

You can either of two methods to verify that your DSP-card has been correctly installed. Although the
screen shots were taken from Windows 98, the steps for Windows 95 and Windows Me are essentially the
same as those provided below.

The “PC-card” Icon Method

1. From the Windows Desktop, click <Start>.
2. Click Settings.
3. Click Control Panel.

4. In the Control Panel, locate and double-click on the PC-card icon.

At this point you should see a dialog box similar to following. The box identify the DSP-card
and its associated PCMCIA socket.

This completes the PC-card icon method.

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 19

Windows 95/98/Me Users

The “System” Icon Method

You can verify that the DSP-card has been properly installed by using the Control Panel’s “System” Icon.
The steps for this method are as follows.
1. From the Windows Desktop, click <Start>.
2. Click Settings.
3. Click Control Panel.
4. Click the System icon.
5. Click the “Device Manager” tab.
6. Locate a node called “D32DSP.”
7. Expand that node by clicking on the “+” symbol.

At this point you should see “MEDALLION Digital Signal Processor” listed below the
D32DSP, as indicated in the following figure.

Getting Started, pg. 20 11-01-01 ZonicBook

Windows NT Users
Prior to installing the drivers, be sure that your ZonicBook system is
properly connected and powered.

1. Verify that you are logged on with Administrator capabilities.

2. Insert the ZonicBook Suite CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. Open the WinNT folder.
4. Copy the following files to “WINNT\SYSTEM32\”.
cac_cfg.cpl
D32util.dll
Note: Typically winnt is located on Drive C and often also has a version
number attached as part of the name. i.e. winnt35, winnt40.
5. Copy the following file to “WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\”.
cac.sys
6. Reboot your computer. Unless the drivers are already installed, you should see the
“New Hardware Found” message.
7. Click <OK>.
8. Verify IRQ and I/O Port availability. This is done as follows:
(a) From the Start menu, navigate as follows:
Program ⇒ Windows NT Diagnostics ⇒ Resources
(b) Verify and write down the I/O Port Address; for example: 0110-011F
(c) Verify and write down available IRQs; for example: 9, 10, 11.
9. Open the Control Panel.
10. Double-click the CACDSP icon. This opens the CAC API Configuration Utility window.
11. In the data entry box, enter the I/O Port Address [from step 8b].
Typically the I/O Port is either 0x0110 or 0x0120.
12. In the data entry box, enter an available interrupt (IRQ) for your system [from step 8c].
Typically this is 10 or 11.
13. Click the DSP Tab.
14. Select PCMCIA.
15. Click the <ADD> button.
Note: For Windows NT operating systems, the I/O Port Address and IRQ values do not show
up in the menus after you close the window. They are; however, stored in memory.
16. Click <OK.>
17. Restart your computer.
Your computer is now ready to run ZonicBook software and communicate with the
ZonicBook module.

Reference Note:
If the DSP-Card does not respond in Windows NT, refer to the steps on page 22.

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 21

Windows NT Users

If the DSP-Card does not respond in Windows NT, try the following:

1. From the desktop, open the Control Panel. This is done by navigating as follows:

Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ System ⇒ Device Manager ⇒ CACDSP

Note: “CACDSP” represents the DSP-Card device

2. Double-click the “CACDSP” (DSP-Card) device.

3. Click the <Start> button. This starts the DSP-Card without the need to reboot the computer.
4. To enable or disable the DSP-Card, click the <Startup> button, then click the <Enable> or the
<Disable> button as applicable.
5. Click the <HW Profiles> button.
6. If the Startup method is not set to “Automatic,” set the DSP-Card for “Automatic” startup.

Getting Started, pg. 22 11-01-01 ZonicBook

Starting the ZonicBook
The ZonicBook system is ready for use once the tasks in the following checklist have been completed.
❑ Software Installed (pg. 3)
❑ Channel DIP-switches Set (pg. 4)
❑ Hardware Connected and Powered ON (pg. 5)
❑ Drivers Installed (pg. 6)
❑ Signal Lines Connected to ZonicBook BNC Connectors for Channel Input
❑ Unused BNC Connectors Capped
To start the ZonicBook system:
1. On the Start Menu, select Programs.
2. Select ZonicBook.
3. Select the applicable ZonicBook software, e.g., eZ-Analyst, eZ-Balance.

Reference Note: Refer to the applicable document module in regard to software specifics.

ZonicBook 11-01-01 Getting Started, pg. 23

ZonicBook Specifications
General Specifications Signal to Noise and Distortion: -60 dB typ
Environment Cross Talk: < 75 dB max; relative to full scale
Operating: 0° to 50°C, 0° to 95% RH, non-condensing Anti-Alias Filters: 80 dB alias rejection
(ZonicBook only) Output Characteristics
Storage: -20° to 70°C Number of Channels: 1 BNC output per ZonicBook
Power Consumption: 8.5 watts max with +12 VDC power Output Frequency Range: 2 kHz
supply
Dynamic Range: 80 dB typ
Input Power Range: 9 to +15 VDC
Frequency Resolution: 0.001 Hz
Dimensions: 279 mm W x 216 mm D x 35 mm H
(11” x 8.5” x 1.375”) Frequency Accuracy: 100 ppm
Weight: 1.32 kg (2.9 lbs) Amplitude Accuracy: 2.0% @ 1V; up to 1 kHz
PC-Card (included): Requires one type III slot Maximum Amplitude: 2.8V peak-peak
PC-Card to ZonicBook Cable (included): 30 in. DAC Resolution: 16-bit Sigma Delta

Analog Inputs Processing Characteristics

Input Channels: 4, 8, or 16* Analysis Frequency: 10 Hz to 20 kHz for 4- or 8-channel
ZonicBooks; 10 Hz to 10 KHz for 16-channel ZonicBook;
Input Connector: BNC All input channels are sampled synchronous; Analysis
A/D: One 16-bit Sigma Delta converter per channel Rate is set for all channels
Sampling: All input channels are sampled simultaneously, Blocksize: 128 to 16,384 data samples per block of data
up to 51.2 kHz max per channel (in powers of 2)
Digital Decimation Filter: 92 dB stop-band attenuation FFT Windows
Dynamic Range: >80 dB typ Response Channels: None, Hanning, Flat Top,
Amplitude Flatness: 1 dB typ Exponential, 3 Term Blackman Harris

Bipolar Ranges: 25 mV to 25V full scale in 1.5 dB steps Force Channels: None, Rectangular, Cosine Taper
Maximum Overvoltage: ±80 VDC Integration/Differentiation (in frequency domain):
Single and Double Differentiation; Single and Double
Input Bandwidth: Integration
4- and 8-Channel ZonicBook: DC to 20 kHz
16-Channel ZonicBook: DC to 10 kHz Averaging: Linear, Exponential, Negative, Peak Hold,
Time Synchronous
Input Coupling: AC, DC; switch selectable, per channel
Acquisition Triggers: Free Run
AC Coupling: 1.6 Hz; -3 dB point
User-Programmed Trigger: Level and Slope,
ICP Voltage (@ 4 mA): 24V ±.5V (no load), 20V bias max Time and Date, Pre or Post data trigger delay
Input Impedance Octave Filter: A, B, and C Weighting
Single-Ended: 1M Ohm in parallel with 30 Pf Display Types: Time, Trend, Auto Spectrum, Cross
Differential: 2M Ohm in parallel with 30 Pf Spectrum, Spectrum, FRF, PSD, Transfer Function, 1/3
Octave, Full Octave, Coherence
Accuracy: 25 mV to 25V; ±2% (±0.2 dB)
Transfer Function Types: Inertance, Mobility,
Channel Match: +1 dB amplitude, +1° phase
Compliance, Apparent Mass, Impedance, Dynamic
Input Noise: ±3 LSB (RMS) Stiffness
Total Harmonic Distortion: -62 dB typ Octave Types: 1/3, Full

Getting Started, pg. 24 11-01-01 ZonicBook

eZ-Analyst User’s Manual
ZonicBook Software for Acquiring, Analyzing, and Recording Data

the smart approach to instrumentation ™

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eZ-Analyst Manual
ZonicBook Software for
Acquiring, Analyzing, & Recording Data
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Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

This warning symbol is used in this manual or on the equipment to warn of possible injury or death from electrical
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Specifications and Calibration

Note that several related documents exist as Adobe® Acrobat pdf files. The files can be read and
printed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The reader is included on your installation CD.

The eZ-Analyst document module is arranged as follows:

Chapter 1 - Introduction discusses eZ-Analyst basics and the order of operation
Chapter 2 – Menus and Windows explains the Menus, software buttons, and windows that are part of
eZ-Analyst’s Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Chapter 3 – Using Banks and Function Files discusses simultaneous measurement of signal groups,
automatic and manual incrementing of banks, and skip factor.

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personal injury or equipment damage. Pay special attention to all cautions and
warnings.

Check the README.TXT file for information that may not have been available at the
time this manual went to press.

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 1

eZ-Analyst, pg. 2 11-02-01 ZonicBook
Table of Contents

Manual Layout …… 1

Chapter 1 - Introduction …… 5
What is eZ-Analyst? …… 5
Using eZ-Analyst with ZonicBook ….. 6
Keyboard Control ….. 8

Chapter 2 - Menus and Windows …… 9

File Menu ….. 10
Edit Menu …… 11
ZonicBook …… 11
Analyzer…… 11
Input Channel …… 15
Recorder Setup …… 16
Block Rejection ……20
Output Channel …… 22
Miscellaneous ……23
Octave Setup …… 26
Tach Channel Setup …… 28
Playback Setup …… 29
Window Colors …… 29
Preferences …… 31
Task Bar …… 34
Task Menu …… 35
Export Menu …… 39
Window Menu …… 41

Chapter 3 - Using Banks and Function Files …… 57

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 3

eZ-Analyst, pg. 4 11-02-01 ZonicBook
Introduction 1

What is eZ-Analyst? …… 5
Using eZ-Analyst with ZonicBook …… 6
ZonicBook and eZ-Analyst Check-Off …… 6
Using eZ-Analyst, General Comments …… 7
Keyboard Control …… 8
Menu Control …… 8
Plot Display Control …… 8
Record/Playback Control …… 8

Reference Note:
If necessary, refer to the ZonicBook Getting Started User’s Manual for information
regarding the following:
➣ Software Installation
➣ System Requirements
➣ Hardware Setup
➣ Driver Installation

What is eZ-Analyst?
eZ-Analyst is a graphical software interface that is used to measure and record high frequency (vibration)
data to the ZonicBook Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) Analyzer.
The ZonicBook Analyzer comes with 4, 8, or 16 input channels, and one output channel. The analyzer can
simultaneously acquire high frequency data across all active channels.
Data can be captured for instantaneous analysis and, at the same time, recorded for post analysis. The
recorded data is raw time data that is unaffected by display functions or by any averaging that was used to
display the data during acquisition. For this reason you can play back the data many times; using a
different set of analysis features each time. As you review the data, you have the option of saving
individual functions. Note that saved functions can be recalled at a later time.
Saved functions and saved data can also be reviewed without the use of ZonicBook; but in this case there
are limitations. For example, you can not trigger recorded data. General post processing and the review
and analysis of recorded data do not require the ZonicBook’s presence.

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 5

Using eZ-Analyst with ZonicBook

ZonicBook and eZ-Analyst Check-Off

The ZonicBook system is ready for use once the tasks in the following checklist have been completed.
❑ Software Installed
❑ Channel DIP-switches Set
❑ Hardware Connected and Powered ON
❑ Drivers Installed
❑ Signal Lines Connected to ZonicBook BNC Connectors for Channel Input
❑ Unused BNC Connectors Capped
Reference Note:
If necessary, refer to the ZonicBook Getting Started User’s Manual for information
regarding the following:
➣ Software Installation
➣ System Requirements
➣ Hardware Setup
➣ Driver Installation

To use eZ-Analyst you will need to continue your check-off.

❑ eZ-Analyst is Running
To start eZ-Analyst:
1. On the Start Menu, select Programs.
2. Select IOtech ZonicBook.
3. Select eZ-Analyst. The eZ-Analyst Main window opens.

❑ Internal or External Signal Generator is ON.

Note: If using the Internal Signal Generator, press the < Signal Generator> button, located in the Main
window Task Bar.
If the preceding conditions have been met, the ZonicBook is ready to acquire and record data.
Verify that the ZonicBook is ready by click the <Scope> button. After doing so, you should see a
signal in the Plot Display window.

If you are not using the ZonicBook module, the software will display a message indicating
that the hardware is not present. Without the ZonicBook module, new data can not be
acquired and recorded data can not be processed with a trigger.

eZ-Analyst, pg. 6 11-02-01 ZonicBook

Using eZ-Analyst, General Comments
From the eZ-Analyst Main window you can:
• acquire data
• record data
• post-process recorded data by playing back previously recorded data, or by recalling
previously saved functions

If the ZonicBook is setup for triggered acquisition:

• The analyzer status bar will change from “Idle” to “Awaiting Trigger.”
• When a trigger is recognized, the analyzer status will change to “Triggered.”
• When a frame of data is captured, the analyzer status will change to “Completed” and
increment the Averages status by one.

If the ZonicBook is setup for triggered acquisition:

• The analyzer status bar will change from “Ready” to “Waiting Trigger.”
• When a trigger is recognized, the analyzer status will change to “Triggered.”
• When a frame of data is captured, the analyzer status will change to “Completed” and
increment the Averages status by one.

In regard to Averages status, where the number of Averages is specified in Analyzer Setup:
• If the Averages status does not equal the number of specified averages, the status will briefly
change from Ready to Waiting Trigger.
• If the Averages status does equal the number of specified averages, the status will change to
Ready, and the Stop button will be gray out (inactive). This indicates that one measurement
has been captured.

In addition to saving data, you can save function files. To save the function files, open the File menu and
select “Export.”

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 7

Keyboard Control
The following Hot Key functions are provided for those who prefer to use computer keyboards or keypads
in place of a mouse.

Menu Control
File Menu: “Alt” + “F”. Presents the File Menu.
File Open: “Alt” + “F” + “O” or “Ctrl” + “O”. Presents the Open File Dialog window. You can then use
the “Tab” and arrow keys to select files, provided it appears in the window. You will have to use your
mouse if the desired file is located in another folder.
File Print: “Alt” + “F” + “P” or “Ctrl” + “P”. Presents the Print Dialog window. If necessary, use the
down arrow key to select a printer; then press <Enter.>
Edit Menu: “Alt” + “E”. Presents the Edit Menu.
Edit ZonicBook: “Alt” + “E” + “M” or “Ctrl” + “M”. Presents the ZonicBook Configuration window.
You will need a mouse to access all the panels.
Edit Playback Setup: “Alt” + “E” + “P”. Presents the Playback Setup window. Use the “Tab” and arrow
keys to use this window; then press <Enter.>
Edit Window Colors: “Alt” + “E” + “C”. Presents the Plot Window Colors window. Use the “Tab” to
select a plot window characteristic, then press <Enter>. The colors palette will open. Use the “Tab” to
select a color. Press <Enter.> Select another characteristic button, open the color palette, select a color and
press <Enter>. Repeat for each characteristic.
Window Menu: “Alt” + “W”. Presents the Window Menu. You will need the mouse to make selections
on this menu.

Plot Display Control

Display Function Menu: “D”
Plot Grid On/Off: “G”
Cursor On/Off: “C”
Linear/Log Scale Toggle: “L”
Y-Axis Menu: “Y”
X-Axis Menu: “X”

Example of use:
• Press “D” to open the Display Function Menu.
• Press “C, ” then use the down arrow and stop at Cursor
• Press the “right arrow” to open the submenu
• Use the “Up” or “Down” arrow to select among Single Cursor, Band Cursor and “Cursor Off.”
• Press <Enter.>

Record/Playback Control
Play Forward: “p”
Play Backward: “Shift + p”
Step Forward and Record: “o”
Step Backward and Record: “Shift + o”
Halt Playback: “H”

eZ-Analyst, pg. 8 11-02-01 ZonicBook

Menus and Windows 2

File Menu …… 10
Edit Menu …… 11
ZonicBook …… 11
Analyzer…… 11
Input Channel …… 15
Recorder Setup …… 16
Block Rejection ……20
Output Channel …… 22
Miscellaneous ……23
Octave Setup …… 26
Tach Channel Setup …… 28
Playback Setup …… 29
Window Colors …… 29
Preferences …… 31
Task Bar …… 34
Task Menu …… 35
Export Menu …… 39
Export Time History Data …… 39
Window Menu …… 41
Add Function View (FV) …… 41
Add Strip Chart …… 41
Delete Window …… 41
Modal Locations ……42
Channel Monitor …… 43
Measurement Panel …… 43
Tachometer …… 45
Cascade …… 45
Tile Vertically ……45
Tile Horizontally …… 46
Refresh Windows …… 46
Plot Display Window, Interactive Features of …… 46

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 9

File Menu
File Menu selections provide the means for opening, saving, and exporting files; in addition to printing
plotted data. File formats are .thd (time history data) and .mds (ZonicBook multiple data set).
Open Time History Data (.thd)
Used to locate and open saved files.

Save [or Open] Multiple Data Set (.mds)

These two menu items provide a means of saving [or opening] function files and their display setups. The
file extension is .mds. Note that .mds files can be exported via the Export Menu.
Save [or Recall] ZonicBook Setup (.set)
These two menu items provide a means of saving [or recalling] current analyzer and processing conditions.
Both .thd files and .mds files can be used to recall setup conditions, because these file-types include setup
conditions in addition to measured data. Note that only the setup condition is recalled.
Save [or Recall] Plot Setup (.pset)
These two menu items provide a means of saving [or recalling] the current plot condition, such as window
locations and window content, including: channel numbers, function type, axis-type, and range. These files
can be recalled at a later date to process customized plot conditions.
Without user intervention, the plot setup file is automatically saved with .mds and .thd files.
You can have plot setups automatically recalled whenever you recall data files. To select this
option, open the Preferences window [accessed through the Edit pull-down menu] and check
the box labeled “Recall Plot Setup When Recall Data Files.”

Print
The standard print window associated with your specific computer will open. Select a printer and the
number of copies needed before clicking <OK>.
Note: In regard to printing, black plot backgrounds changed to white.

Exit
This menu item closes the eZ-Analyst application.

eZ-Analyst, pg. 10 11-02-01 ZonicBook

Edit Menu
The Edit Menu provides a means of configuring ZonicBook software applications in regard to both
functionality and appearance. The menu contains the following selections, each of which is detailed in this
document.
ZonicBook …… 11
Playback Setup …… 29
Window Colors …… 29
Preferences …… 31

ZonicBook
The ZonicBook selection of the Edit Menu provides the means to change application software settings for
the following tab-selected applications. The tabs can be seen in the following figure.
Analyzer…… 11
Input Channel …… 15
Recorder Setup …… 16
Block Rejection ……20
Output Channel …… 22
Miscellaneous ……23
Octave Setup …… 26
Tach Channel Setup …… 28
Analyzer

Analyzer Tab

Acquisition Panel
Analysis Frequency: Selections range from 10 to 20,000 for 8 channel analyzers and 10 to 10,000 for
16 channel analyzers. The bandwidth measurement unit for the X-axis is specified in Hertz (Hz) or
Cycles Per Minute (CPM).
Blocksize is the number of data points in a frame or block of data. Sizes range from 128 to 16384.
As frame size increases, the resolution of the data increases, the time required to acquire a block of data
increases and the amount of space required to save the data increases.
The rest of the information in this section is calculated using your specifications.
Frame Width = Frame Size / (Bandwidth x 2.56)
Delta X = (Bandwidth x 2.56) / Frame Size

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 11

Trigger Panel

Trigger-related items [in the Analyzer Tab or Recorder Setup Tab] being locked-out
indicates that the current mode is for playback operation. If so, perform the following:
(1) close the ZonicBook Configuration Window
(2) select “Measurement Mode” from the Task pull-down menu
(3) open the ZonicBook Configuration window

Triggering is the method used by the analyzer to start capturing and processing data. To capture data
without using a trigger, select Free Run from the pull-down list. To capture transient data, select Input
Channel from the pull-down list [as indicated in the following figure] and specify the applicable channel
number.

Trigger Panel, on Analyzer Tab

The following definitions apply to the Analyzer’s Trigger Panel.

• Free Run: Data acquisition and processing begin as soon as the <Acquire> button is clicked.
• Input Channel: Data acquisition and processing begin after the signal on the specified
channel reaches the defined trigger conditions.
• Channel No.: Defines where the analyzer will “look for” the trigger signal.
• Pre-Trigger (for Start Trigger Event): The amount of data, as a percent of the frame size,
that is captured before a trigger event starts (pre-trigger mode). In the previous figure we see
that “Pre Trigger” is selected for %10.
• Trigger Delay (%) (for Start Trigger Event): The amount of data, as a percent of the frame
size that is skipped after the start of trigger event. If “Trigger Delay (%)” was selected
[in the previous figure] we would see 10% of the data skipped, in relation to frame size.
Do not confuse the Start Trigger’s “Trigger Delay” option with that of the Stop Trigger.
As can be seen in the Recorder Setup Tab (page 16), the Stop Trigger can also use a
“Trigger Delay” option. The Start and Stop Trigger Delay are entirely different, as one
pertains to the Start Event only and the other to the Stop Event only.

• Level (%): This is a percent of the trigger channel’s Full Scale. The signal must pass
through this level before it is considered a candidate for a trigger. In the previous figure the
Level (%) value is 5.000.
• Slope Pos (+); Slope Neg (-): These radio buttons are used to select the positive (increasing)
slope, or the negative (decreasing) slope of the signal that defines a trigger condition. The
signal must be on the defined slope before it can be considered for use as a trigger.

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Triggering

Triggering is the method used by the analyzer to start capturing and processing data.
Select Free Run from the Analyzer Tab’s Trigger Panel if you want to measure data in a
continuous manner [from an active ZonicBook system].
To capture transient data, select Input Channel from the Analyzer Tab’s Trigger Panel;
then specify the applicable channel.

If the trigger-related items in the Analyzer Tab or Recorder Setup Tab

are locked-out, perform the following:
(1) close the ZonicBook Configuration Window
(2) select “Measurement Mode” from the Task pull-down menu
(3) open the ZonicBook Configuration window

Capturing Transient Data

Reference Note:
The following closely relate to the topic of Capturing Transient Data,
and should be referred to as needed.
➣ Number of Averages, in the Averaging Panel section, page 14.
➣ Block Rejection Tab, page 20.
➣ Considerations Regarding Double Hammer Rejection, page 21.
➣ Recorder Setup, page 16.

For the discussion in this section, we consider the following to be true.

• An impact hammer is being used for modal analysis.
• The hammer signal line is attached to the specified Input Channel.
• We want to average a set number of acquisitions before saving the data.

In your applications you may want to consider the option to automatically, or manually,
reject measurements that are caused by double hammers and overloads.

Triggered acquisitions are typically used to capture specific, recurring events. Trigger conditions
(specified signal attributions) are used by the analyzer to start and stop these acquisitions.

Because the analyzer is always capturing data, and storing it in the memory buffer, you can specify a
pre-trigger that tells the analyzer how much data you want captured before that event occurs. This ensures
that the entire event is captured. On the other hand, you may know that something is occurring x amount of
time after an event begins. In this case, you may want to set up a trigger delay, i.e., in relation to the Start
Trigger Condition. This type of trigger delay tells the analyzer to look for an event, wait the specified
amount of time, and then capture data.
A trigger is specified by the signal level (as a percent of the Full Scale), the signal’s location on a slope
(ascending/positive; or descending/negative). Another factor that determines what data is captured is the
amount of time (as a percentage of the frame/block of data) associated with a pre-trigger or trigger delay.
To understand the concept of Pre and Post Triggering you must remember that when the green power light
on the front of the ZonicBook is on, the ZonicBook is “seeing” data and sending it to the DSP-card. If you
have not clicked the <acquire> button, this data is not processed.
Note: Since the DSP-card has 4 MB of memory (memory buffer); this unprocessed data can still be
recalled.

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 13

Averaging Panel
The Averaging Panel is used to select the type of averaging that will be calculated during data acquisition.
Note: Averaging is one technique that can be used to decrease the noise in a measurement.

Averaging Panel of Analyzer Tab (2 Scenarios)

In the above figure, the first scenario shows the pull-down menu expanded, revealing the types of
averaging that can be selected. The second scenario shows that “Exponential” has been selected.
Exponential makes use of a Weighting Factor, which is not used by the other averaging types.

A brief description of averaging types and other panel terms now follows.
Linear (+): All blocks of data are treated equally in terms of their effect on the averaged result.
Exponential: Similar to linear averaging, Exponential requires a weighting factor that either increases or
decreases the effect of each new data block on the resultant average.
Weighting Factor: The Weighting Factor either increases or decreases the effect of each new data block
on the resultant average when Exponential Averaging is used.
New Average = ((New Data) * A.W.F.) + (Old Average * (1-A.W.F))
Peak Hold: The resultant block of data is a collection of points that represent the peak amplitude for each
point in the block. With each new block of data, the current data is compared with the new data on a point
by point basis. The highest amplitude for each point in the block is retained.
Linear (-): Also known as Negative Averaging; Linear (-) Averaging is a technique used to identify the
natural frequencies of in-service machines that cannot be shut down for analysis. Linear (-) Averaging is a
two step process. First, a reference average is acquired. Second, a normal linear average is acquired for
each frame. The running average is subtracted from the reference average and the result is displayed. The
first time you attempt to start data acquisition after you select Linear (-) averaging, the Negative Averaging
Setup/ Measurement window opens.
Time Sync: Time synchronous averaging uses a keyway, or a similar point of reference, as a trigger. The
blocksize is set to allow enough time for at least one full revolution. This must be performed in Scope
Mode. Channel trigger mode should be used in conjunction with this selection.
Number of Averages: This specifies the condition for terminating a data acquisition sample. After the
number of averages (blocks/frames of data) have been captured and averaged, the analyzer will
automatically stop taking new data. This sample can then be saved. If the number of averages is set to
zero, acquisition is continuous and must be halted by the user.
Continuous Measurement: Restarts the averaging process without user intervention. Note that the data
itself is not continuous between measurements. This option is not meaningful for non-averaging operations.
Also see the section entitled Measurement Panel, on page 43.

eZ-Analyst, pg. 14 11-02-01 ZonicBook

Input Channels
The Input Channel panel displays the current setup conditions of the input channels on a channel-by-
channel basis. Displays change as soon as they are applied or okayed. Click on the Input Channels tab.
When using the grid in this window, select a cell by clicking in it. You many also
highlight a range of cells by clicking on a second cell while holding down the Shift key.
A cell is selected (highlighted) when there is a blue background on it.

Input Channels Tab Selected

No.: This column lists all the analyzer’s channels.

Active: When you start the analyzer, all input channels are active. For channels you are not using,
change the active status to OFF.
To change the Active Status of a Channel, click in the cell for the channel of interest and
select ON or OFF on the popup menu that appears.
Label: This should be a meaningful name that you assign to the signal received on a channel. The
channel number is automatically assigned. Highlight a cell before typing a label. When you
press the Enter key, the value is accepted.
R Type: There are two types of Channels: Response or Reference. All channels are initialized as
response channels. If you are using a force channel highlight that channels R Type cell,
select reference on the popup menu and press Enter.
FSV: F(ull) S(cale) V(oltage): The value in this field sets the Full Scale value in Volts. The
acceptable range of values is 0.0019 V to 25 V.
EU Mode: E(ngineering) U(nits): Select EU or Volt.
I Type: This is the type of instrument attached to the channel. Menu selections include:
Acceleration, Velocity, Displacement, Force, Pressure, Stress, Strain, and General.
mV/EU: This is the scaling factor of millivolts to your Engineering Units.
dB EU Ref: dB EU Reference is applied to displayed data when the Y-axis scale is set to dB. This is
valid only for frequency domain data.
Note: The dB Reference (Volt) can be changed simultaneously for all channels from the
associated entry box in the Miscellaneous Tab, page 23.
The formula for dB display for Unaveraged Spectrum, Averaged Spectrum, and FRF is:
dB = 20 log (x/dBEUref)
The formula for dB display for Autospectrum, Cross Spectrum, and PSD is:
dB =10 log [x/((dBEUref)^2)]

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 15

Units: Enter the measurement units you will be using.
Location: This is a simple numbering system. The channel number is the default value for location.
However, you can highlight a cell and type a different location number. When you press
the Enter key, the value is accepted.
Coord: This is the axial direction of the transducer connected to the channel. Make your selection
on the popup menu that appears after clicking in the applicable cell.

Recorder Setup

Recorder Setup Tab

Recording Duration Trigger Panel
Active Channels: This is the number of contiguous channels, i.e., adjacent channels, that are
being used, starting with channel 1. For example, and entry of “3”
indicates that channels 1,2, and 3 are active.
Start Condition: Provide a means of setting the following parameters that pertain directly to
the start condition:
• Pre-trigger
• amplitude-based data to be used (type and value)
(see the following list)
• Trigger delay, in seconds
Note: You can not set a Trigger Delay for the start condition if
Pre-trigger is selected, and visa versa.
Amplitude-Based Peak Time >= RMS Time >= AVG Time >= MIN Time >=
Data Types Peak Time < RMS Time < AVG Time < MIN Time <

Understanding Total Measured Data

In this figure, the Start Condition’s Pre-Trigger data and the Stop Condition’s Trigger Delay data are both
saved as part of the total measured data.

eZ-Analyst, pg. 16 11-02-01 ZonicBook

Stop Condition: Provide a means of setting the following parameters that pertain directly to
the stop condition:
• type of amplitude-based data to be used for the trigger
(see the list provided with Start Condition)
• Trigger delay
• Maximum Duration Limit
Maximum Duration Limit sets a “time-out” option, for which
the recording event is not to exceed. If an acquisition has been
triggered, the measurement will run until either (a) the amplitude-
based Stop Trigger Condition is met, or (b) the Maximum
Duration is met, whichever occurs first. When the Maximum
Duration value is met, the recording event is aborted.
Note: Entering a value of “0” in the Maximum Duration block
sets the duration to infinity.

Maximum Duration Limit Terminating a Measurement

Comments [the text block]: Used to enter comments regarding the file. For example, you may want to
include the environmental conditions that existed at the time of the
recording, the phase of the project, or a problem that is being investigated.
Note that the comments are saved as part of the data file.
❑ Scheduled Recording: Provides a means of setting time conditions for starting and stopping a
recording. When the Scheduled Recording check-box is checked you can
set the following:
Start Date/Time, e.g., 12-Nov-2001 03:29:55
End Date/Time, e.g. 12-Nov-2001 04:02:00
Interval (Second)
Note: Scheduled recording can be used in conjunction with trigger
conditions. An example follows.

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 17

Scheduled Recording, an Example
In this example the objective is to record bridge vibrations overnight, when trains pass over the bridge. For
the application we have set parameters as follows:
Active Channels: CH 1 to 8
Start Trigger Condition:
Pre-Trigger: selected for 30 seconds
Trigger Delay: not-selected
Use Amplitude Triggering: selected for
CH 1
RMS Time >=
12.50 EU
Stop Trigger Condition:
Maximum Duration Limit: 300 seconds
Trigger Delay : selected for 15 seconds
Use Amplitude Triggering: selected for
CH 1
RMS Time <
2.50 EU

Scheduled Recording:
Start Date/Time: 12-Nov-2001 22:00:00
End Date/Time: 13-Nov-2001 10:00:00
Interval Time: 0 seconds (see Note)
Note: We have entered an Interval Time of “0” because we are using start
and stop triggers instead of a time interval.

Comments: We have entered the following comment: “Vibration Record for the train overpass at West 14th
Street. Night of November 12th, 2001.”

Recorder Setup, Using Scheduled Recording and Trigger Conditions

When using Scheduled Recording, you need to set up the Recording Options for
automatic .thd file creation. This is done in the Preferences window per the following
steps.

eZ-Analyst, pg. 18 11-02-01 ZonicBook

When using the Scheduled Recording feature the following steps should be taken to ensure that each file
will be automatically named by the program.
1. Select Preferences in the Edit pull-down menu.
2. Go to the Recording Options frame near the bottom of the window (see following figure), and
verify the following. Make changes if needed.
File Name Prompt – Not Checked
Measurement Prompt – Not Checked
Auto Increase – Checked
Date/Time – Select the “Date/Time” radio-button if you want the Filenames to automatically
increase by a Date/Time convention, otherwise select “Number.”
Number – Select the “Number” radio-button if you want the Filenames to automatically
increase by a numerical sequence (1, 2, 3, ….N) convention, otherwise select
“Date/Time.”

Recording Options Section of the Edit Menu’s Preferences Window

In the above figure, the Recording Options are set such that the filenames will automatically increase by
numerical extension. Instead of automatic increase by number, filenames can be incremented by date and
time by selecting the “Date/Time” radio-button.

An Example of Filename Auto-Incrementing by Number

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 19

Block Rejection
This panel is only active when “Measurement Mode” is selected from the Task menu.

Block Rejection Tab

Because each strike of an impact hammer may not have the desired results, Block Rejection allows you to
reject a block of data that is the result of a double strike, an over or under load, or simply because it
“doesn’t look right.” Auto block rejection looks at the acceptable parameters for a block and automatically
rejects blocks that do not meet those parameters. Manual rejection allows you to look at each block of data
and allows you to determine if it should be rejected.

Reject Panel
There are three block rejection modes: Double Hammer protects measurements against double hammering:
Overload protects the measurement by automatically rejecting overloaded data, and Manual allows you to
inspect a measurement and optionally reject it for any reason. You can select any or all of the rejection
modes. Also see: Considerations Regarding Double Hammer Rejection, page 21.

Double A double hammer occurs when a signal goes outside of the acceptable range that is set up in
Hammer: the Hammer Rejection section. Click in the Double Hammer box to turn the Double
Hammer option ON and OFF. When the box is checked, the option is ON.
Overload: An overload is any input signal that reaches or exceeds the specified input Full Scale
Voltage range. Click in the Overload box to turn the Overload Rejection option ON and
OFF. When the box is checked, the option is ON.
Manual: This option allows you to review each block of data before acquiring the next block. When
manual rejection is selected, a “Reject?” button is activated in the main window. At the end
of each average, if you want to reject that measurement, click on the “Reject?” button. The
analyzer will then reject the current frame of data. The data and average counter will go
back to the previous measurement. Click in the Manual box to turn the Manual option ON
and OFF. When the box is checked, the option is ON.

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Hammer Rejection Panel
This panel is used to define the acceptable range for a hammer signal. Any signal outside of the defined
range is detected as a double hammer. The acceptable range will appear as a rectangle whose boundaries
are defined by high and low limits for the blocksize, and by high and low limits for scale. Respectively,
these are x- and y- axis limits.
X-axis Limits (% of blocksize): Used to set a Low point and a High point along the x-axis, for which the
hammer impact must occur to be acceptable. An example setting is 5% to 15% (of bocksize).
Y-axis Limits (% of F(ull) S(cale): Used to set a Low point and a High point along the y-axis, for which
the hammer impact must occur to be acceptable. An example is –5.000 to + 5.000 (% of Full Scale).

Considerations Regarding Double Hammer Rejection

There are three major interrelated components to consider when setting up the analyzer for double-hammer
rejection. These are:
• Trigger Mode and Delay
• Force Window
• Double Hammer Region

A trigger is used to ensure time synchronous measurements across all the active channels.
A pre-trigger indicates that data captured before a trigger event [the amount of which is specified by the
delay] will be prefixed to the data following the trigger event.
A trigger delay [in reference to the Start Trigger Condition] indicates that a specified amount of data after
the start trigger [the amount of which is specified by the delay] will be skipped (ignored) before a block of
data is captured.
Do not confuse the Start Trigger’s “Trigger Delay” option with that of the Stop Trigger.
As can be seen in the Recorder Setup Tab (page 16), the Stop Trigger can also use a
“Trigger Delay” option. The Start and Stop Trigger Delay are entirely different, as one
pertains to the Start Event only and the other to the Stop Event only.

Double hammer reject is only meaningful with the pre-trigger specified. Double hammer rejection protects
the measurement from a bad hammering.
It is desirable to set the pre-trigger to fall within the hammer region, since it is a common practice to set the
trigger channel to an impact channel.
Example
Set a Pre-Trigger with a 10% Delay.
Set a Rectangular Force Window with a Start Edge of 9% and an End Edge of 15%.
So far we have said we want to start looking for a trigger event in the data somewhere after 10% of the
block and before 15% of the block. When impact testing we also want to make sure that a double hammer
does not occur. Through trial and error we may start by setting the Double Hammer range at 12% and
14%, or 11% and 13% of the block. Typically this range is fine tuned using sample acquisitions prior to
starting a real test.

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 21

Output Channel
The Internal Signal Generator is set up in the Output Channel panel. Select an output waveform
(Sine, Random, or Sine+Random) from the pull-down menu.

Output Channel Tab

Sine Amplitude: The maximum amplitude range is 1.4 volts zero-to-peak.
Type a value, in Volts, and press the “Enter” key.
Sine Frequency: This is the frequency, in Hz, for a Sine waveform.
Type a value (2,000 maximum) in Hz and press the “Enter” key.
Random Amplitude: This is the amplitude variance for the Random output signal. The maximum
value is 1.4 volts zero-to-peak. Type a value, in Volts, and press the “Enter” key.

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Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous Tab
FFT Window (Response) Panel
The FFT (Response) window is a time-domain weighting window. A response window is usually applied
to data to reduce FFT leakage errors. FFT theory assumes that the signal being analyzed is periodic in the
data acquisition block. When this is not the case, energy from a signal at a specified frequency can leak
into nearby spectral bins causing spectral amplitude inaccuracies. Applying a windowing function controls,
but doesn’t completely eliminate, the error by multiplying each data frame by a suitable time-domain
weighting window. This calculation reduces the amplitude/magnitude of the data near the ends of each data
frame prior to performing the FFT and forces the data to be nearly periodic in the window, thus reducing
leakage errors. Response window options are as follows:

FFT Window (Response) Panel

None: No weighting window is applied.

Hanning: The Hanning window is typically used to analyze continuous signals. It offers a
reasonable trade-off of frequency accuracy versus amplitude accuracy.
FlatTop: Compared to the very similar 4-term “Max Flat Top,” this window also has a very low
peak amplitude error, and its frequency resolution is somewhat better. Its side lobes are
considerably higher. Its effective noise bandwidth is still almost twice that of the
Hanning window, therefore this window is used mainly to measure accurate peak
amplitudes of discrete spectral components that are known to be separated by at least
several spectral lines.
Blackman- This window function was designed to provide the minimum side lobe level of any three-
Harris: term window. Compared with the very similar Hanning window, it has a slightly wider
main lobe but much better dynamic range. This window has the smallest 60 dB
bandwidth of any window listed. The Blackman-Harris window may be preferred over
the Hanning for measurements requiring better dynamic range.

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Exponential: An exponential weighting window is equal to 1.0 at the beginning of the block and
decays exponentially to a smaller value at the end of the block. Exponential is used only
with transient data that is captured with pre-trigger to assure that the initial values in all
data channels are very close to zero. Exponential can be used with all transient excitation
methods in order to force the signals to decay close to zero, (See Response Decay
Percent,) even if the block length is not sufficient to capture all of the naturally occurring
response. If the data decays naturally to a low amplitude within the block, so that
leakage is not significant, exponential windowing can improve the signal-to-noise ratio
by giving reduced weight to the very low-amplitude data at the end of the block.
Decay % : Decay Percent is used when an Exponential Window is applied to the Response Channel.
It is the rate of decay from the first to the last block value.

FFT Window (Reference) Panel

The FFT Reference Window is applied to the output of a transducer to avoid collecting extraneous signals
caused by an excitation device, such as an impulse hammer. Possible selections are: Response,
Rectangular, and Cosine Taper.
When Rectangular is selected, specify the Start(%) and End(%) of the rectangle as a percentage of the
Frame Period.
When Cosine Taper is selected, specify the Start(%), End(%), and Edge(%) the Cosine Taper as a
percentage of the Frame Period.

FFT Window (Reference) Panel

Start (%): The percent of the Frame Period at which the Rectangular and Cosine Taper Windowing
functions start.
Stop (%): The percent of the Frame Period at which the Rectangular and Cosine Tape Windowing
functions stop.
Edge (%): This is the percent of the Frame Period during which the Cosine Taper Windowing
function tapers up and down.
Integration Panel

Integration Panel (with pull-down list expanded)

Integration: Provides the means to select an integration; for example: g’s-ips-mils, g’s-ips-in,
g’s-fps-ft, ips^2-ips-in, ips^2-ips-ft, fps^2-fps-ft, g’s-mmps-micr, g’s-mmps-mm,
g’s-cmps-cm, mmps^2-mmps-mm, cmps^2-cmps-cm, mps^2-mps-m

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Low Frequency Cutoff Panel
Low frequency cutoff is used to remove the low frequency effects of integration. All data points that exist
below the specified value are set to zero.

Low Frequency Cutoff Panel

Single (Hz): Enter a value for the cutoff amount for single integration.
Double (Hz): Enter a value for the cutoff amount for double integration.

Bank (Location) Control Panel

This panel relates to the Modal Locations window, which is accessed from eZ-Analyst’s Windows pull-
down menu. The Bank (Location) Control Panel contains one check box and two radio buttons.
Descriptions of each follow.

Bank (Location) Control Panel

Auto Bank Increase with A Bank is a set of response channels. You can have the analyzer increment
Automatic Saving Data: your banks automatically after each measurement, or you can manually
increment the banks. The number of active channels is used as the skip
factor for bank switching.
If the Auto Bank Increase checkbox is checked, then the bank is
automatically incremented, but only when the automatic saving data option
is selected at Setup Export Function Data menu.

Response Increase: If the Response Increase radio-button is selected, the reference channel’s
location doesn’t change. The response’s location(s) are increased
[or decreased] for next available location numbers.
Reference Increase: If the Reference Increase radio-button is selected, the response channel’s
location doesn’t change. The reference’s location(s) are increased
[or decreased] for next available location numbers.
Note: Decreasing location numbers are only available with the manual bank <Down> button on the Modal
Locations window. Modal Locations is accessed from eZ-Analyst’s Windows pull-down menu.
dB Reference (Volt) Panel
dBReference (Volt) is applied to all channels of displayed data when the Y-axis scale is set to dB and
EU/Volt mode set to Volt. This is valid only for frequency domain data.

dB Reference (Volt) Panel

Reference Note: The dB EU Reference Volt column is in the Input Channels Tab.

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Octave Setup

Octave Setup Tab

Processing Mode Panel

Single Band: Single Band is the conventional mode, and as the name suggests, is used for
single band processing. When Single Band is selected, lower and upper limits
can be set for the High Band Range only.
Dual Band Dual Band, also referred to as “Buffered Measurement,” provides for octave
(Buffered Measurement): band processing with a wide band limit for a lower frequency range. This
mode uses buffer memory for processing the lower frequency limit. Dual
Band uses 32 block sizes; thus making it possible for the analyzer to
simultaneously process 32 “time segments” of the lower frequency range.

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Dual Band processing provides the following benefits:
• A wider range of octave band data with no increase in block size.
• A much wider range of data, in comparison to the data from the Single Band mode.
• The use of buffered data means that High Band and Low Band data can be captured
simultaneously.
• When compared to Single Band, the Dual Band processing mode produces more stable,
precise data, at a lower range of frequency.

Filter Panel
Weighting: Provides the means to select one of four weighting possibilities:
None (LIN), A, B, or C
Filter: Provides the means to select Analog Filter or Digital Filter.

Bar Type Panel

Line: Selecting “Line” sets the Octave Plot to appear in line format.
Solid: Selecting “Solid” sets the Octave Plot to appear filled-in solid, as opposed to a
line plot.

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Tach Channel Setup

Tach Channel Setup Tab

Total No. of The total number of tachometer channels is entered in this box.
Tach Channels: Up to 6 tachometer channels can be set and defined.

Channel No.: The number of the specific channel [for tachometer setup] is entered in this box.

Level (EU): The level, in Engineering Units, is entered here. Prior to setting the level, you should
look at actual signals to get an idea as to what value for level should be entered here.

Slope: Used to set the slope for positive (+) or negative (-).

Pulse/Rev: Used to enter the number of pulses per revolution. 1 is typical, but relatively high
numbers are possible.

Conversion Tachometer revolutions per minute (RPM) can be converted to other units; for example,
Factor: Miles per Hour, Revolutions Per Second, HZ. Enter the desired conversion factor as a
multiplier. To divide, enter an appropriate decimal, e.g., to divide by 2 you would enter
a value of 0.5.

Units: Enter the desired unit, such as RPM, MPH, HZ, CPM.

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Playback Setup

Playback Setup Window

After you open a recorded file to be played back, you have the option to change the following for viewing
purposes:
Frequency Range - selections are from recorded frequency range to 20Hz by dividing by 2.
For example: recorded 4000hz and options are 4000,2000,1000,500,250,125,62.5,31.25.
Blocksize - selections are from recorded blocksize to 16384 by multiplying by 2.
For example: recorded 1024 then options are 1024,2048,4096,8192,16384.
Play Speed – No Delay, Real Speed, or Delay (mSec)

Window Colors

Plot Window Colors

Plot window defaults are: The four possible types of cursor are:
Frame Border = Grey • Single cursor
Plot Background = Black • Second cursor of band cursors
• Peak Search cursor
Grid Lines = Grey • Data List
Cursor = White

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1. To change a Plot Window display color, click on the button that applies to the display characteristic,
for example, <Plot Background>.
2. Click <OK>. The Color Palette will open.

Color Palette
3. Select a color by clicking on a color square, or by defining a Custom Color.
4. Click <OK>.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each Plot Window color that you want to change.
6. When finished, click <OK> in Colors [Color Palette] window.

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Preferences
The Preferences window provides a mean of setting several acquisition-related processing options.

Preferences

Trace Colors: Defines colors for traces. Click on a channel’s color chip to open a color palette.
Pick a new color, then click <OK>.
Labels Colors: Defines colors for on-plot text labels. Click on a color chip to open a color palette.
Pick a new color, then click <OK>.
Monitor Window: Sets how the monitor window displays information.
Cursor Movement Sets the cursor’s action. Options are: Pick/Drag, Pick Only, and Drag Only.
Control: Pick/Drag: Makes use of both the Pick Mode and the Drag Mode.
Pick Only: Clicking the left mouse button allows the cursor to move
instantaneously with the band cursor. The chosen cursor moves to the location
when the mouse is clicked.
Drag Only: Move the mouse pointer to the cursor location. The pointer will
change to a “Left and Right Arrow.” Click and drag the cursor to the designated
location.
Export Functions: Warning on Non-Saved Averaged Measurement: If the associated check-box is
selected, a warning message box displays to notify you when averaged data is not
being saved. The message repeats each time an averaged data measurement is not
saved.
Lower Cutoff Frequency (Hz): Used to set the value for minimum frequency for
processing data and plotting. The feature is useful in eliminating unwanted DC or
low-frequency components.
Recall Plot Setup When Recall Data Files: Sets data files such that when they are
recalled, the plot setup is also recalled.

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Channel Status In the Channel Status Window, the x-axis is used to indicate Channels, and the
Window: y-axis to indicate Volts. (Note 1).
This section of the Preferences Window allows you to select display preferences for
the Channel Status Window’s bar-graph. The user can select to display volts in one
of three formats: linear, logarithmic, or percent of Full Scale Volts (FSV). You can
adjust status-related colors via the three color tiles labeled: FSV, Maximum, and
Current.
Note 1: The Channel Status window is accessed by selecting “Channel Monitor”
from eZ-Analyst’s Windows pull-down menu.
Peak Search Peak averages are evaluated by first finding a peak and then averaging the specified
Options: number of spectral lines on either side of the peak. This section of the window is
used to set the preferences regarding peak search. Options are as follows:
Minimum: Used to set the Minimum threshold value for peak searching,
i.e., the lowest value of data to be considered for the search.
“Minimum is typically set above the extraneous noise level.
Band (+ - Bin): Sets the analyzer to search data, according to a cursor-selected
[Peak Search] range (band). The band takes into account the Minimum
threshold value for peak searching, if defined. The default
setting for Band (+- Bin) is 3. This number specifies the
number of data bins used for peak searching. For example,
“3” indicates that the peak value will be searched at the current
cursor position and the ± 3 adjacent positions.
Sort By: Specifies the order of the data in the peak search table. Sorting
will be done by Frequency/Time, or by Data Value.
Peak Pick: This mode sets the system to search for a peak within the pre-
Band (+ - Bin): defined band (data range) only when the cursor is moved, or
clicked. This is a manual method, when compared with Auto-
Tracking.
Auto Tracking Selects Cursor-1 and/or Cursor-2 to automatically search for
peaks. The feature makes use of range definitions for “+” and
“-” Bin numbers, for example: ± 5 indicates that the peak value
will be searched at the current cursor position and the ± 5
adjacent positions. The cursor automatically moves to the peak
position within the specified range.

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Recording Options: Provides a means of enabling and disabling prompting for filenames and
measurement types. Recording Options also allows you to enable or disable the
“Auto Increase” feature. Use of “Auto Increase” results in the automatic creation
of a .thd filename so the user won’t have to specify a filename for every new
measurement. “Auto Increase” should be selected whenever the “Scheduled
Recording” option in the Recorder Setup Tab is selected. The following steps
cover the use of “Auto Increase.”

Recording Options Section of the Edit Menu’s Preferences Window

An Example of Filename Auto-Incrementing by Number

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Task Bar
Playback Controls
The Playback option appears on your main screen as a series of icons that resemble and work like a VCR.
The left arrows “backward playing” and the right arrows “play.” The arrows with vertical lines “backward
playing” and “play” one frame at a time. The square stops play. Select Playback/Review on the Task
Menu to activate the Playback Controls

Record Button
This button is used to start recording. Select “Measurement Mode” on the Task Menu to activate the
Record Button.

Scope Button
This button is used to start data acquisition. If averaging is being performed, it changes to ACQUIRE after
all measurements and averaging is complete. Select “Measurement Mode” on the Task Menu to activate the
Scope button.

Signal Generator On/Off Button

Toggles the Signal Generator between on and off. The Signal Generator button is only active when
hardware is present.

Cursor Lock
The Cursor Padlock button toggles the cursor between a lock position and free movement. If the Padlock is
closed, cursors are synchronized in multiple windows when they are of the same time domain, same
frequency domain, or same octave band data.

Export Button
Click this button to export data. Prior to using this button you must first set up the condition for Exporting
data in the Save Export Function Data window access via the Export Menu.

Acquisition Status Panel

This icon indicates the acquisition status of the analyzer.
Waiting Trigger: A trigger has not been recognized, since the Acquire button was clicked.
Triggered: Analyzer is capturing and processing data based on the setup conditions.
Completed: Analyzer has finished processing the frame of data. The “Averages Count”
increments by 1 at this time.
Analyzer Status Message Area
The analyzer status is displayed in this area. Messages you may see are Armed, Waiting Trigger,
Triggered, Completed, Stopped, Double Hammer Rejected, Overload Rejected, Exporting Function Data.

Playback Display Bar

The sliding bar indicates the relative location of the displayed data. The record number and the number of
records in the file are listed to the right. The slider can be used to quickly locate a specific record.

Channels
Each of these boxes represents an analyzer channel. Drag a channel to the plot area to have its data
displayed. That channel’s data is plotted in a distinct color and a color-coded channel button is displayed to
the right of the plot. Reference channels are bold and italic. The underlined channel is the current
reference channel. Use the right mouse button to select current reference channel. Reference channels are
specified in the ZonicBook Configuration accessed via the Edit Menu.

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Averaging Status
The Averaging Status displays the current number of the averages for the current record and the total
number of averages to be collected.
For example, 5/10 means that so far 5 averages have been performed and there are a total of 10 averages to
be performed.

Task Menu
Measurement Mode
Select “Measurement Mode” to activate the Record and Scope buttons on the Task bar.

Playback / Review Mode

Select “Playback/Review Mode” to activate the Playback Controls on the Task bar.

Calibration
Transducer calibration may be performed when a calibration signal of a known level or RMS content is
available. The known signal can be applied to the transducer connected to an input channel. Two types of
calibrators are commonly used:
• desktop calibrators - for transducers such as accelerometers, strain gauge, etc. Desktop
calibrators typically make use of linear engineering units.
• piston phones - for microphone calibration. Piston phones typically make use of dB
engineering units.

Calibration Display Screen

Note: When using one calibrator, you can only calibrate one channel at a time.
No.: This column lists the channel number.
Active: ON, OFF. Select ON for each channel to be calibrated. Select Off for each channel
not to be calibrated.
Note: Channel settings in the Calibration Display are independent of the selections in
the Input Channel Setup window.

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Type: Peak, RMS. Highlight a cell, or range of cells, in the grid before selecting a Calibration
Type on the popup menu.
Peak Uses the peak amplitude of the spectrum around the specified frequency of the
calibration signal.
With “Peak” selected, the analyzer searches a total of seven spectral lines for the peak;
three lines on either side of the specified calibration frequency.
RMS Uses a compensated overall level calculation to determine the RMS level of the
calibration signal, as specified in the Units field. The overall calculation compensates
for the effect of low frequency noise in the calibration signal by ignoring the first four
spectral lines.
Unit: dB, Lin.
dB is applied to displayed data when the Y-axis scale is set to dB. This is valid only for
frequency domain data.
The formula for dB display for Averaged Spectrum is:
dB = 20 log (x/dBEUref)
mV/EU is determined as follows:
mV/EU= Volts/Units * Trans. Gain
Highlight a cell, or cells, in the grid before typing a value in the data entry box. Then
press the Enter key to accept the value. All other fields linked to this value are updated
when the value is accepted.
Amplitude: The amplitude of the calibrator.
mV/EU: Units These fields can be either entered by you or measured by calibration.
and Volts:
Trans. Gain Gain is used as auxiliary scaling to compensate for the transducer/amplifier gain.
Date: The date and time of the last calibration is recorded in this column. If any channel
value changes (even if the original number is restored), the calibration date and time are
removed for that channel.
Calibration Enter the frequency of the calibrator. Error message will show up when this frequency
Signal is not between 20% to 80% of analysis range, change analysis range accordingly if it
Frequency: happens.

Start button: Clicking this button will perform calibration for all the selected channels. After
finished measurement mV/EU is updated with new values.

In regard to calibration, a typical mistake is selecting the wrong function.

In the Calibration Display, be sure that you select the correct windowing function
for each active channel.

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Calibration Procedure
Example
Accelerometer type - Piezotronics 303A03
Calibrator - Piezotronics 394B05 - 1.02 G (RMS) at 80Hz
Unit of acceleration - in/sec^2

1.02 G RMS is equivalent to to 393.811 in/sec^2 (1G=386.089in/sec^2).

This is a linear type; thus select “Linear” calibration unit.

1. Attach the accelerometer to the calibrator (signal source). Connect the other end of the
accelerometer cable to the channel you want to calibrate (i.e. channel 1).
2. Set an appropriate bandwidth in the Analyzer Setup window (i.e. 200 Hz). Select a response window
other than exponential and no force window. If you are not providing a trigger signal choose free run
Start Mode. Linear averaged mode is suggested to use for the calibration process.
3. Set the FSV into a proper range (i.e. 32.4 mV) in the Input Setup window and click the Apply button.
4. Open the Calibration Window.
5. Select ON for the channel(s) to be calibrated.
6. Select RMS in the Type field
7. Select Linear in the Unit field.
8. Enter the scale (i.e. 393.811) in the Amplitude field.
9. Enter 1 in the Trans Gain if no amplifier or attenuator is used.
10. Enter the calibrator frequency. (i.e. 80 Hz).
11. Click the <Start> button to begin calibration.
Auto Range
Autoranging is a procedure that automatically sets the input full scale voltage (FSV) range for input
channels. FSV is set by measuring a representative sample of real-time data. It is performed only on active
channels.
Autoranging works best if you supply the same type live data you will be capturing during data acquisition.
If you are performing an averaged count, the count will automatically reset to one. If your capture mode is
triggered, you will have to supply a trigger. If your capture mode is Free Run, the auto-ranging process
starts automatically.

Auto Range Display

When the Auto Range window opens, the number at the bottom of each column is the Current FSV are the
same values that were entered in the Vpeak column in the Channel Setup window. These values are
immediately replaced when the Auto ranging process begins.

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For example, if in the Auto-range Setup window you specify the Upper limit as 80, the Lower Limit as 45,
the Increasing factor as 1.5, and the Decreasing factor as 1.0, the following will occur.
For the first iteration, if the peak value of the data block is greater than 0.8 times the FSV set in the
Channel Setup window, or less than 0.45 times the FSV, then the Current FSV fields are changed to 1; i.e.,
FSV doesn’t not decrease (use factor less than 1 when decreasing FSV is required) times the peak found in
the acquisition. For the rest of the iterations, if the instantaneous peak value is greater than 80 percent of
the Current FSV, the Current FSV is recalculated to 1.5 times the peak found in the acquisition. This
process will continue Continuous until stop button is pressed.
If the Capture Mode is Input Channel (Trigger Mode), the Auto Range process waits for a trigger.

Monitoring the Instantaneous Signal Level

The instantaneous peak value is graphically displayed in the vertical bars.

Yellow = signal range is from 0 to the minimum Full Scale voltage set in the Auto-range Setup
window.
Green = signal range is from the minimum to the maximum of the Full Scale voltage set in the
Auto-range Setup window.
Red = signal range is over the maximum of the Full Scale voltage set in the Auto-range Setup
window.

Setup Autoranging Parameters

1. On the Task Menu select Input Range (Auto/Manual) to open the Auto Range Display (see previous
figure).
2. Select the Setup Menu to open the Auto/Manual Range Setup window. Use this window when you
want to change the default values.

Auto/Manual Range Setup

3. Type values for the Minimum and Maximum FSV; and for the Increasing and Decreasing Factors.

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Export Menu
Export
This menu item is for exporting Recorded Files.

Convert Data Window

Accessed via the Export
Window’s <Convert> button.

Export Window

1. Select the type of file you want. There are two choices of file format:
• THD (Time History Data), which is Binary
• Text (ASCII)
2. In the Filename data entry box, type the directory path and file name for the recorded file, or use the
<Browse> button to locate the desired file. The correct file extension will be appended to the file
name when the <OK> button is clicked.
3. If desired, enter remarks in the Comments data entry box.
4. Specify the channels of interest. Click to place a checkmark in the channel box for each of the
channels you want to export. The selected channels will be adjusted to continuous channels starting
with channel 1, but all the properties [including labels] will retain the old definition. For example,
selected channels 1,3,5,6,8,16 will be adjusted to channels 1,2,3,4,5,6 in the exported file.
5. Specify the First (Starting) and Last (Ending) records (blocks) that you want saved. In the first figure
above, “1” is specified for the Starting Block and “12” is specified for the Ending Block.
6. Click the <OK> button.

Convert
The upper left corner of the Export window includes a <Convert> button. Note that the outline of the
button appears only when the mouse cursor passes over it.
Click on the <Convert> button to bring up a second window (see upper right-hand figure). From this
window you can adjust the channel data value prior to exporting it. Data adjustments can be accomplished
by setting channel offset and/or gain.

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Setup Export Function Data
This menu item is for exporting function files.

Export Function Data

1. Type the directory path and file name for the function file, or use the <Browse> button to locate the
desired file.
2. Select the type of file you want.
3. If you want to have records automatically appended to the specified file, select Automatic Save after
Averaging.
4. Specify either All Ch. Pairs, or Displayed Ch. & Functions.
• All Ch. Pairs - exports all the data for all the channels pairs so that all functions can be
retrieved if desired.
• Displayed Ch. & Functions - exports only the data for the displayed functions.
5. Click to place a checkmark by each of the functions to be saved. See the following note.
6. Click <OK>.

Note: Selected functions can not be saved without the display of a warning prompt. This is in case the
selection is not valid. For example: if the functions FRF, Cross, and Coherence were selected, but
no reference channels were selected, then the three functions could not be saved. This is because
these three functions require a reference channel.

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Window Menu
Add Function View (FV) …… 41
Add Strip Chart …… 41
Delete Window …… 41
Modal Locations ……42
Channel Monitor …… 43
Measurement Panel …… 43
Tachometer …… 45
Cascade …… 45
Tile Vertically ……45
Tile Horizontally …… 46
Refresh Windows …… 46
Plot Display Window, Interactive Features of …… 46

Add Function View (FV)

This menu selection opens an additional plot window.

Example of an Added Function View

Add Strip Chart

This menu selection opens a strip chart plot window.

Example of an Added Strip Chart

Delete Window
Deletes the window that is currently in focus. When multiple plot windows are open, one is always the
“focus window. When a window does not have focus, its title bar is dimmed.
To change the “focus window,” simply click on top or side border of the window of interest.

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 41

Modal Locations Window
This window displays the current modal locations.

Modal Locations Window

Clicking on the <Up> or <Down> buttons increments or decrements the modal locations based on the bank
setup criteria set in the ZonicBook Configuration - Miscellaneous Tab. The change in locations is
dependent upon the active reference and response channels, and whether Response Increase or Reference
Increase is selected.

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Channel Monitor (Channel Status)
To access the Channel Status window, select “Channel Monitor” from eZ-Analyst’s Windows pull-down
menu.
The status window (following figure) uses bars to indicate each channel’s Volts in one of three formats:
• Volts linear
• Volts logarithmic
• percent of Full Scale Volts (FSV)
The status window includes “maximum” bars to show the highest level of signal value reached by each
channel during the measurement process.

Channel Status
Legend:
FSV – Full Scale Volts

Current – The signal value currently seen by the channel.

Maximum – The highest signal seen by the channel since the

measurements began.

If your Channel Status Window shows no bars and you have verified that signals are
present for the channels, it is likely that the color settings for FSV, Current, and
Maximum are set to the same color. Check these settings in the Preferences window and
ensure that different colors [preferably of high contrast] are assigned to each of the three
settings.

The Preferences Window allows you to select display all preferences for the Channel Status Window’s
bar-graph. Aside from the volts format, you can adjust status-related colors via the three color tiles labeled:
FSV, Maximum, and Current.
The <Stop> button on the Task bar resets the value of the blue bar.

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 43

Measurement Panel

[A] [B]

[C] [D]

The Measurement Status Panel on Top of a Plot Window

Note: The bracketed letters pertain to definitions provided in the following text.

The Measurement Status Panel provides basic, but important information, including trigger and processing
conditions, and reference and response coordinates. Status Areas of the panel are as follows:
[A] – Averaging Status. Displays the number of measurements completed followed by the total
number of measurements. For example, “1/6” indicates that 1 of 6 measurements has been
completed.
[B] – Trigger/Processing Status. Displays the following:
T – Triggering
W- Waiting for Trigger
S – Saved the data
C – Completed Trigger
O (with red background) – Overload Rejected
D (with yellow background) – Double Hammer Rejected

[C] – First Response Coordinate. Shows the channel number and the modal location. (Note 1)
[D] – First Reference Coordinate. Shows the channel number and the modal location. (Note 1)
Note 1: A Response or a Reference Coordinate with a yellow background indicates that the field
is used for the “increasing” method. For example, the Response Field (figure, item “C”)
with a yellow background means that the response increase method is being used. This is
discussed in the Miscellaneous Tab section of the document, beginning on page 23.
The large size of the status areas allows the user to see the measurement status from a relatively long
distance, i.e., as compared to the very limited viewing range offered by standard-sized GUI text display
fields. The feature has proven useful in one-man “impact-testing” operations pertaining to modal type
measurements.

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Tachometer

Tachometer
This window displays three fields: tachometer channel number, measurement, and units. Tachometer
channels are set up in the Tach Channel Setup Tab. See page 28 for additional information.

Cascade
When you have multiple plot windows open, this menu selection arranges them on you screen as shown.

Example of using Cascade with three Plot Windows

Tile Vertically
When you have multiple plot windows open, this menu selection arranges them on your screen as shown.

Example of using Vertical Tile with two Plots

Each plot is longer in the “vertical” direction.

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 45

Tile Horizontally
When you have multiple plot windows open; this menu selection arranges them on your screen as shown.

Example of using Horizontal Tile with two Plots

Each plot is longer in the “horizontal” direction.

Refresh Windows
Used to refresh a window; for example, refreshing a Strip Chart blanks out the present Strip Chart,
essentially providing you with a new, clean window.

Plot Display Window, Interactive Features of

The plot window is interactive. Some activities are performed directly on the plot, and clicking the right
mouse button accesses many options.

Change “focus window”

“Focus” window: When multiple plot windows are open, one is always the “focus window. ” In the two
previous figures, the window with the dark title bar is the window that currently has “focus.” When a
window does not have focus, its title bar is dimmed.
To change the “focus window,” simply click on top or side border of the window of interest.

Change “focus plot”

“Focus” plot: When multiple plot windows are open, a plot other than the one in the “focus” window can
be the “focus plot.” You would typically do this when you want to change a plot’s characteristics.
To change the “focus plot,” click in the plotted area of the window of interest. Note that the window must
be in focus at the time.

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Change Plot Display Characteristics
To change a plot’s display characteristics; it must be the “focus plot.” Then, you can either use the mouse
or key commands to make changes.
Open Plot Display Characteristics Menu: Press “D” or right click with the cursor
hovering over the plotted data.
Use the down arrow key to highlight a menu option, then press “Enter”. Note that in some
cases you can press the first letter of an option to open its sub menu. (i.e. “S” will open
the Scale Type sub menu.)

Add Channel to Plot

Using your mouse, click and drag a channel box (above the plot) to the plot area.

Remove Channel from Plot

Using your mouse, click and drag a channel box (right of the plot) to the plot area.

Display Functions

Open Function Menu: Right click on the plot.

Using Key Commands: Press “D” + “F”. Use the arrow keys to highlight
your selection and press “Enter”. Note that in some cases you can press the
first letter of an option to select it

The data type determines the functions available for display.

Time: A single-channel display function. Displays a time domain waveform of filtered,
sampled data scaled in either Volts or EUs.
Spectrum: A dual-channel display function. Displays averaged linear spectrum computed as the
square root of the averaged autospectrum. This function is calibrated in peak
engineering units (EU).
Auto Spec: A single-channel display function. Displays the square of the magnitude of the
complex (one-side) Fourier spectrum of x(t). Autospectra are calibrated so that if A
is the peak amplitude of a sinusoidal signal x(t), then the autospectrum has the value
A*A (or use A power 2) at the sinusoidal frequency.
PSD: A single-channel display function. It is the Fourier Transform of the Autocorrelation
function. This normalization should be used with continuous random signals.
Coherence: A dual-channel display function. At each frequency, the coherence is a value
between 0.0 and 1.0, which indicates the degree of consistent linear relationship
between two signals during the averaging process. A value of less than one indicates
that phase cancellation occurred during cross-spectrum averaging, which may be due
to uncorrelated noise on one or both signals or to a nonlinear relationship between
signals.
FRF: A dual-channel function for the single-input, single-output (SISO) frequency
response function between two specified input channels. FRF is the averaged cross-
spectrum divided by the averaged autospectrum of the input (the second named
channel).

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 47

Cross: A dual-channel display function in the frequency domain. It is equal to the product
of the complex Fourier spectrum of y(t) (the numerator or first named channel) times
the complex conjugate of the Fourier spectrum of x(t) (the denominator or second
named channel). The special case y=x yields the autospectrum. Averaging of these
functions (frequency-domain averaging) forms the basic foundation on which
virtually all other multichannel, frequency-domain analysis is built. The cross
spectrum is calibrated in units of (peak EUy) (peak EUx).
Octave: Many sounds, including audible noise for a transmission line, are broad band, having
components that are continuously distributed over a range of frequencies. The
spectrum of such a sound can be approximated in terms of a series of octave band or
one-third octave band pressure levels. A band is designated by its center frequency,
f0, which is the geometric mean of the upper and lower frequencies of the band. (See
ANSI/ASC S1.6-1984.)
Activates the Octave Type menu. Select the desired Octave Type on the Octave
Type menu.
Transfer: Activates the Transfer Type menu option. Select the desired Transfer Type on the
Transfer Type menu.
Unaveraged A display function of the magnitude of instantaneous unaveraged spectrum.
Spectrum:
Averaged Time: A single-channel display function. Displays a time domain waveform of filtered,
averaged, sampled data scaled in either Volts or EUs.
Reference Displays the difference between the Reference Spectrum and the Current Spectrum
Spectrum minus when Linear (-), Negative Averaging, is specified.
Current
Spectrum:
Windowed Applies to the FFT Response window specified in the Miscellaneous Tab of the
Time: ZonicBook Configuration window to time data.

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Complex Displays
Open Complex Type Menu: Press “D” + “C” + “Enter”.
Use the down arrow key to highlight your selection and press “Enter”.
Options on the Complex Display menu are only available when a function with
complex data is displayed. The following options are available.

Magnitude: Plots only the magnitude of real or complex data.

Phase: Plots only the phase of complex data.
Real: Plots only the Real numbered data.
Imaginary: Plots only the imaginary numbered data.
Magnitude + Phase: Plots both Magnitude and Phase data.
Real + Imaginary: Plots both Real and Imaginarily data.
Nyquist: A Nyquist plot is another way to display real and imaginary data. The real
numbered data is plotted on the X-axis and the imaginary numbered data is
plotted on the Y-axis with consecutive points joined by line segments. From
basic vibration theory, a Nyquist plot of a mobility function should trace out a
circle (counter-clockwise) as the frequency is increased through an isolated
structural resonance.
Transfer Type
Open Transfer Type Menu: Press “D” + “T”.
Use the down arrow key to highlight your selection and press “Enter”.
These functions are calculated by dividing the cross spectrum of the channel pair by the
auto spectrum of the reference (force) channel.
Inertance (acceleration/force)
Mobility (velocity/force)
Receptance or Compliance (displacement/force)
These reciprocal functions are derived from the first three by taking the inverse of the magnitude
reflecting the phase about the zero degree line (-1* phase angle).
Apparent Mass (force/acceleration)
Impedance (force/velocity)
Dynamic Stiffness (force/displacement)

Transfer function displays assume the reference channel is a force channel. You MUST
define the response channels to be the correct type of data (acceleration, velocity, or
displacement) that you are acquiring. Define these in the data type column of the
Calibration window. This allows the data to be integrated or differentiated correctly to
derive the desired transfer function.

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 49

Octave Type
Many sounds, including audible noise for a transmission line, are broad band, having components that are
continuously distributed over a range of frequencies. The spectrum of such a sound can be approximated in
terms of a series of octave band or one-third octave band pressure levels. A band is designated by its center
frequency, f0, which is the geometric mean of the upper and lower frequencies of the band.
(See ANSI/ASC S1.6-1984.)
Open Octave Menu: Press “D” + “O”.

Use the down arrow key to highlight your selection and press “Enter”.
Full: An octave band extends from a lower frequency, f02 to twice the lower frequency (2f0).
Third: A one-third octave band extends from a lower frequency ( f0/2) to 32 times the lower
frequency
(62 f0). The Octave (one-third octave) band sound-pressure level is the integrated sound-
pressure level of all spectral components in the specified octave or one-third octave band.

Integration/Differentiation
Open Int/Diff Menu: Press “D” + “I”.
Use the down arrow key to highlight your selection and press “Enter”.
This is for display purpose only and does not modify the data. Differentiation/Integration is
only active when frequency domain data is displayed. Select single or double integration,
single or double differentiation or none. Make your selection on the popup menu.
Differentiation and Integration are calculated by dividing each element of the function by
(jw)^n, where j is the square root of -1; w is the product of 2 pi times the frequency of the
block element; and n is an integer from +2 to -2.
n = 2 is double integration
n = 1 is single integration
n = 0 has not effect
n = -1 is single differentiation
n = -2 is double differentiation.
If the signal is acceleration, then single integration (Int1) results in velocity, and double integration (Int2)
results in displacement. If the signal is displacement, then single differentiation (Diff1) results in velocity,
and double differentiation (Diff2) results in acceleration.

Engineering Units change if instrument type is Acceleration and double integration is

selected.

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Scale Type
Open Scale Type Menu: Press “D” + “S”. Use the down-arrow key to highlight your
selection and press “Enter”.

RMS: (Root Mean Square): The square root of the average of the square of the value of the function
taken throughout one period.

RMS Level

Peak: Zero to Peak

Pk-Pk: Peak to Peak

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 51

Copy
Open Copy Menu: Press “D” + “C” use the down arrow key to highlight Copy and
Press “Enter”. Use the down arrow key to highlight your selection and press “Enter.”

You can copy the plotted data, the plot window, or the screen and then paste them into
other applications. For example, plotted data can be copied into Notepad, Word, or
Excel for use in reports or in the case of Excel further calculations.
The plot window and full screen can be copied and then pasted into any application that
accepts graphics, such as MSPaint or Word.

Using Notepad

Cursor
Open Cursor Menu: Press “D” + “C.”
Use the down-arrow key to highlight Cursor and press “Enter”. Then use the arrow
key to highlight your selection and press “Enter.”
When Single Cursor is selected, a cursor appears at the far left of the plot and cursor controls and cursor
information are added below the plot. Click on the plot where you want the cursor. To fine-tune the cursor
location, use the right and left arrows at the bottom. Use the X and Y information for additional help. If
you have multiple channels in the graph, use the up and down arrows to move the cursor from plot to plot.
Press “C” to toggle the cursor on and off.

When Band Cursor is selected, two cursors appear at the far left of the plot and cursor controls and cursor
information are added below the plot. Click on the plot where you want the first cursor, then click on the
plot where you want the second cursor. Press “C” to toggle the cursor through the following cycle:
on (add a cursor), add a second cursor, off.

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Label/List
Open Label/List Menu: Pres “D” + “L.”
Use the down-arrow key to highlight Cursor and press “Enter”. Then use the
arrow key to highlight your selection and press “Enter.”
Data places up to 10 cursor values on your plot. After you select data, a temporary cursor is placed on the
plot and the x, y data values are shown for that location. As you move your mouse, the temporary cursor
will move across the plot with data values continuously updated. When you have the cursor where you
want it, click on the mouse to place the label. Another temporary cursor immediately appears. When you
are finished labeling values, right-click and select Pointer to return to a normal state.

Text places a comments text box on the plot. After you select text, click on the plot and start typing. You
are limited to 26 character places. Click on the right corner of the text box to move it anywhere on the plot
window.

Peak Search (All) places a floating window of peak values on the plot.

Peak Search (Band) places of a floating window of peak values within the limits of a cursor band.

ZonicBook 11-02-01 eZ-Analyst, pg. 53

Displaying Channel Pairs
A channel pair is a reference channel and a response channel used to display a dual channel function, such
as an FRF.
In the Input channel configuration panel, set at least one channel as a reference channel. After you click
OK and look at the channel buttons in the main window, you will notice that each reference channel now
has a bold number. One of them also is underlined. That channel will be used as the reference channel for
any dual function displays.
To change to another reference channel, right click on the channel of interest. It will now be underlined.
All channels are response channels, even those that have been designated as reference
channels.

Change Display Range

Change the range of the display by clicking on the maximum or minimum range value and entering a new
value.

In the following examples the same area on the plot has been Expanded using the techniques described.
Expand X-Axis: While holding down the Ctrl key, click and drag the mouse horizontally on the plot.

Expand Y-Axis: While holding down the Alt key, click and drag the mouse vertically on the plot.

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Expand X & Y Axes: While holding down the Ctrl and Alt keys, click and drag the mouse diagonally on
the plot.

Change Plot Format/Scale/Grid

Right-Click on the plot’s border to open a popup menu. If you want to change the y-axis click on the left
border. If you want to change the x-axis click on the bottom border.
Changing the plot Format, Scale, or Grid affects the display only, not the real data.

Format
The Format menu allows you to change the axis format of the plotted data. Choices are Linear, Log, and
dB (valid on for the y-axis).

Scale
The Scale menu allows you to change the plot scale to AutoScale, FixedScale, or Manual. Autoscale
insures that all the captured data is visible on the plot.

Grid
The Grid menu allows you to place and remove grid lines from the graph of plotted data. You can also turn
the grid on and off by pressing the “G” hot key.

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Using Banks and Function Files 3
A Bank is defined as a group of signals that are selected for simultaneous measurement, together with all
the associated transducer definitions and channel assignment information. He concept of “banks” is helpful
with a modal test where the number of transducers on the test article exceeds the number of input channels
on your analyzer.
You can have the analyzer increment your banks automatically after each measurement, or you can
manually increment the banks. The Skip Factor is typically the number of measurement points in a bank.
Use the <Up> and <Down> buttons in the Modal Location window to increment or decrement your banks.
The Bank control options are set up in the Miscellaneous tab at ZonicBook configuration window. Bank
<Up> and <Down> increment or decrement the Bank by the Skip Factor. The number of channels
[associated with a bank] are based on the Response Channel and the Skip Factor.

Hints for Setting up Banks and Skip Factors

Visualize a test object with 27 transducer locations in 3 rows of 9. You have 1 reference, and 27
responses. Using all 8 channels you can build channel pairs with channel 1 as the reference, and 2 through
8 as the responses. Your 7 channel pair relationships would be 2,1 3,1 4,1 5,1 6,1 7,1 and 8,1
In the Channel Pairs window specify channel 1 as a reference channel; then click the Build Pairs Button to
create the channel pairs listed above.
In the Input Channel tab at the ZonicBook configuration window, select Reference for Channel 1 and select
Response for other active channels, i.e., Channels 2 through 8, inclusive.

Reference
Bank Response channel/location
channel/location
1 1/1 2/2, 3/3, 4/4/, 5/5, 6/6, 7/7, 8/8
2 1/1 2/9, 3/10, 4/11, 5/12, 6/13, 7/14, 8/15
3 1/1 2/16, 3/17, 4/18, 5/19. 6/20, 7/21, 8/22
4 1/1 2/23, 3/24, 4/25, 5/26, 6/27

Before starting the data acquisition, use the <Up> or <Down> button at the Modal Location window.
After each acquisition, click the <Export> button to create an FRF file for each channel pair, or use the
automatic saving option to save data and bank up to the next locations.
Each file name uses the function abbreviation to identify:
• the Reference Location and the orientation
• the Response Location and the orientation
The function abbreviations differ, depending on the file format used.
The file format is selected at the “Setup Export Function Data window,” as discussed on page 40.

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eZ-TOMAS User’s Manual
ZonicBook Software for Temporary Online Monitoring and Analysis

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1 - Introduction
Edit Menu …… 20
What is eZ-TOMAS …… 1 ZonicBook Configuration Window …… 20
Start eZ-TOMAS …… 2 Acquisition Configuration Tab …… 21
Channels Configuration Tab …… 22
Connecting Signals …… 2 Spectral Bands Tab …… 24
Order of Operation …… 3 Storage Tab …… 25
Limits …… 26
2 - Start a New Project Relay Outputs …… 28
Communication Panel …… 28
Relay Output Panel …… 28
Configure the Project …… 6 Network …… 29
Configure the ZonicBook …… 6
Copy Window …… 30
Start Monitoring …… 6 Load Graphic Picture …… 30
View Spectral Bands …… 7 Remove Graphic Picture …… 30
Plot Data …… 7 View Menu …… 30
Multiple Plots …… 7
Generate Limits …… 8 Plots Menu …… 30
Limit Status Color Code …… 10 Data Display Window …… 30
Formatting Options …… 33
Continue Monitoring …… 10 Reports Menu …… 41
Are Alarms acceptable? …… 10 Statistical Report …… 41
Generate Limits …… 42
3 - Windows and Menus Alarm Log Report …… 43
ZonicBook Configuration …… 44
Main Window …… 11 Security Menu …… 45
Main Menu …… 12 Change Password …… 45
Instrument Gauges …… 12 Glossary …… 46
Control Panel …… 13 Additional Notes …… 46
Data Storage Panel …… 14
Relays Panel …… 14
Tach Reference Panel …… 14 4 - Program Function Keys
Security Level Panel …… 15
Network Panel …… 15
Machine Description Panel …… 16 Customize tomasfkeys.ini file …… 47
The Menu System …… 17
File Menu …… 17
New Project …… 17
Open Project …… 17
Save As …… 17
Overlap Data …… 19
Erase History File …… 20
Print …… 20
Exit …… 20

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Introduction 1
What is eZ-TOMAS …… 1
Start eZ-TOMAS …… 2
Connecting Signals …… 2
Order of Operation …… 3

What is eZ-TOMAS?
eZ-TOMAS (Temporary Online Monitoring and Analysis Software) is designed to collect vibration and
process data from rotating machinery.
eZ-TOMAS can simultaneously monitor, acquire, store, and display data from the ZonicBook FFT
analyzer. Typically, these signals are associated with a specific machine train. The analog inputs can be
any combination of Proximity, Velocity, Accelerometer, Tach, or DC proportional voltage signals.
Up to three tach signals are supported.
The data acquired by eZ-TOMAS and the supporting configuration information are stored in files defined
by you. This allows you to move eZ-TOMAS from machine to machine. The acquired data is stored based
on event changes defined by you. Defined events include time, overall, and rotating speed.
Acquisition, instrumentation, and storage configuration parameters are also definable. These parameters
are stored over time. Configuration changes do not invalidate previously acquired data.
A basic graphical User Interface (UI) is provided. The UI consists of 8 instrument gauges. The gauge
display can include any one of 10 spectral amplitudes or frequencies of interest. You can interactively
display data in a variety of formats, including: Spectrum, Orbit, Polar, Time, Bode, Cascade/Waterfall and
Strip Chart.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-TOMAS, pg. 1

Start eZ-TOMAS
To run eZ-TOMAS, double-click the eZ-TOMAS icon or use your Windows desktop Start button
to navigate to the program file.
The first time you start eZ-TOMAS you will be prompted for your name, your company name, and
a password. This password is the software key that will activate eZ-TOMAS for every day operations.

Registration Form
If you are loading your software from a CD the password accompanies the CD. If you downloaded your
software from the website, your password will be emailed to you within one business day.
You will next be prompted to set up your project’s security password. When you click the <Save> button
the Password Confirm window opens. Retype your security password and click the <Confirm> button.

Password Form
After your password is accepted, you are returned to the Main window.

Connecting Signals
Reference Note:
If necessary, refer to the ZonicBook Getting Started User’s Manual for information
regarding the following:
➣ Software Installation
➣ System Requirements
➣ Hardware Setup
➣ Driver Installation

Connect your analog signals to the ZonicBook’s BNC inputs. Typically, proximity and DC proportional
signals should be DC coupled; and Accelerometer, Velocity, and Tach signals should be AC coupled.
Prox: SE(single ended) DC ICP off
Accel/Vel: SE AC ICP on
Tach: SE AC ICP off

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Order of Operation

Start eZ-TOMAS

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eZ-TOMAS, pg. 4 10-30-01 ZonicBook
Start a New Project 2
Configure the Project …… 6
Configure the ZonicBook …… 6
Start Monitoring …… 6
View Spectral Bands …… 7
Plot Data …… 7
Multiple Plots …… 7
Generate Limits …… 8
Limit Status Color Code …… 10
Continue Monitoring …… 10
Are Alarms acceptable? …… 10

An eZ-TOMAS Project contains eZ-TOMAS configuration and data files. You should logically equate an
eZ-TOMAS Project with a specific machine that you wish to monitor.
1. On the File Menu, select New Project to open the Save As window.

New File
2. Select or create a Windows folder for the eZ-TOMAS Project.
3. Enter the name for this project.
4. Click the <Save> button to create the new project.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-TOMAS, pg. 5

Configure the Project
A default configuration is automatically loaded. You may want to make some changes to the
configuration. However, you can start monitoring immediately.

Configure the ZonicBook

On the Edit menu select ZonicBook to open the ZonicBook Configuration window. Make the necessary
changes for each of the tabs and then click the <Save> button.

An in-depth explanation of eZ-TOMAS windows and menus is in the next chapter of this
manual.

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Clicking the Cancel button will cancel all the changes you’ve made since you
opened this window.

• Acquisition Configuration sets up parameters for the ZonicBook FFT analyzer.

• Channels Configuration sets up the parameters for the input channels.
• In the Spectral Bands Configuration panel the first four Bands are predefined. You can modify Bands
5 through 10 for your specific application.
• Data storage configuration specifies the trigger events that will activate data storage. If any one event
is triggered, data from all channels is stored. Data storage events are triggered when a change occurs
within the range of your defined parameters.

Start Monitoring
After you configure your eZ-TOMAS Project, press the Acquisition Toggle Switch in the Control panel to
start data acquisition.

Control Panel

When acquisition is active, real time overall values are displayed in the instrument gauges. The toggle
switch is green while data acquisition is active.
To stop data acquisition, click the switch toggling it down (red).
Allow eZ-TOMAS to monitor your machine for several hours, minimum. eZ-TOMAS needs to create a
history file of the operating condition of the machine. If the operating condition is “right” the history file
can be used to generate limits for you.

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View Spectral Bands
You can monitor the different spectral bands by watching the gauges in the Main window. On the View
menu select the band of interest to view gauge data.

Spectral Bands

Plot Data
Click Plots on the Main menu to open the Data Display window, or double-click on a gauge to plot that
gauge’s data.
For Real Time displays you can Halt and Resume the display of data by using the Pause/Continue toggle button, , or
use the “P” key on the keyboard . When viewing historical data, you can use the five playback buttons and the slider to
navigate through the data.

Multiple Plots
1. On the File menu of the Plots window, select Open Plot Window.
This opens a second display window.
2. On the Window menu of the Plots window select either Tile Vertically or Tile Horizontally.
All display windows will be displayed simultaneously, as shown below.

Plots Tiled Vertically

3. Select the Channel(s) and Display type for each window.

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A cursor is provided with each display. To move the cursor, place your mouse icon over the cursor and
drag it to the desired location on the trace. You can also use the comma (,) and period (.) keys to move the
cursor. Cursor information is listed immediately to the left of the display.

Generate Limits
Statistical reports can and should be used to automatically generate limit values based on historical data.
After your new project has been running for several hours, there is probably enough data in the history file
to have eZ-TOMAS automatically generate limits. However, you will want to edit these limits if the
machine is experiencing amplitude or frequency shifts.
1. On the Reports menu select Statistical; the History Data window will open

History Data Window

2. Drag the pointers across the scale to select the Start Date and Time, and the End Date and Time for
the report. Click the OK button. The Report will then be displayed.

Statistical Report

Limit values are not used if the HiHi limit value minus the LoLo limit value is less than
5% of the instrument scale OR the limit value is outside the instrument range.

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3. In the Statistical Report window select Generate Limits on the File Menu;
the Limit Generation window will open.

Limit Generation

4. Select the Spectral Bands for which limits should be generated.

5. Specify the Standard Deviation to be used for Alerts and Alarms. Two High and two Low limits will
be defined for each channel’s operating condition.
6. If you want to change the Overall % Storage Trigger (set in the ZonicBook Configuration window
under the Storage tab), click to place a checkmark in the Compute Using check box and enter the
new standard deviation to be used.

Limit Prompt
7. Click the <OK> button. You will be asked if you want the Limits saved to disk. Click <Yes>.

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The limits will be generated and can be reviewed/modified in the Edit Limits window, as shown below.

Edit Limits Window

You can also modify limits on the graphical gauge display in the main window by dragging the limit
arrows.

Limit Status Color Code

Red HIHI (Danger)
Light Purple LOLO (Danger)
Cyan LO (Alert)
Yellow HI (Alert)
Green OK OK

Continue Monitoring
Now that the limits are set, you will be notified of Alerts and Alarms. When the instrument status changes
(Alert or Danger), a single system beep is issued.

Are Alarms Acceptable?

You should periodically display the Alarm Log to see how many alerts and alarms you are getting in a
specific time frame. If the machine appears to be running in a steady state, but you are getting a lot of
alarms, you may have the limits set too “tight.” In this case you may want to modify/edit the limits.
On the other hand, if you are getting a lot of alerts and alarms, your machine may need to be adjusted or
repaired.
In either case, you are now monitoring your machine online. From now on you will need to continue to
View and Analyze your data to help you determine if and when you should schedule a shut down for
maintenance and repairs.

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Windows and Menus 3
Main Window …… 11 Limits …… 26
Relay Outputs …… 28
Main Menu …… 12 Communication Panel …… 28
Instrument Gauges …… 12 Relay Output Panel …… 28
Control Panel …… 13 Network …… 29
Data Storage Panel …… 14 Copy Window …… 30
Relays Panel …… 14 Load Graphic Picture …… 30
Tach Reference Panel …… 14 Remove Graphic Picture …… 30
Security Level Panel …… 15 View Menu …… 30
Network Panel …… 15
Machine Description Panel …… 16 Plots Menu …… 30
Data Display Window …… 30
The Menu System …… 17 Formatting Options …… 33
File Menu …… 17
New Project …… 17 Reports Menu …… 41
Open Project …… 17 Statistical Report …… 41
Save As …… 19 Generate Limits …… 42
Overlap Data …… 19 Alarm Log Report …… 43
Erase History File …… 20 ZonicBook Configuration …… 44
Print …… 20
Exit …… 20 Security Menu …… 45
Edit Menu …… 20 Change Password …… 45
ZonicBook Configuration Window …… 20
Acquisition Configuration Tab …… 21 Glossary …… 46
Channels Configuration Tab …… 22
Spectral Bands Tab …… 24
Storage Tab …… 25 Additional Notes …… 46

Main Window

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Main Menu

The main menu is laid out so that when you set up and monitor a typical project you can start with the File
menu on the left and proceed to the right.

Instrument Gauges

Instrument Gauges Panel

Each instrument gauge includes the instrument range, the current value, limit indicators,
peak hold gauge indicator, and the instrument name. The instrument gauges show one of 10 current
acquisition values. On the View menu, select the spectral band of interest.
You can specify Spectral Bands 5 through 10 in the ZonicBook Configuration window (Edit Menu) under
the Spectral Bands tab. The default definitions are shown below.
There are shortcut (Hot) keys (1 through 0) for each display type.
No. Spectral Band
1 Overall 6 2x Amp
2 DC Gap Voltage 7 3x Amp
3 1x Amplitude 8 4x Amp
4 First Order Phase 9 5x Amp
5 1/2 x Amp 10 6x Amp

Types 1 through 4 can not be modified. The Overall value is a time domain overall value.
Displacement probes are peak-to-peak, velocity probes are zero-to-peak, and accelerometer probes are
zero-to-rms. Types 5 through 10 are user defined and can be modified at any time.
Peak hold values for all gauges can be displayed by positioning the mouse cursor over any gauge, and
holding down the right mouse button. This will cause the peak value and the date and time that value was
reached to appear below each gauge.

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Control Panel

Acquisition indicates the ON/OFF status of data acquisition. Click this toggle switch to turn data
acquisition ON (Up/Green) and OFF (Down/Red).
Limit Check indicates the ON/OFF status of the Limit Checking feature. Click this toggle switch to turn
limit checking ON (Up/Green) and OFF (Down/Red).
Snap Shot saves the current record and stores it in the history file.
Show Peak Hold Gauge Pointers displays the Peak Hold pointers on each gauge.

Reset Peak Hold Gauge Values resets the Peak Hold Gauges to zero. This is momentarily
reset because the current acquisition is immediately used.

Limit Indicators

Peak Hold Gauge Pointer

Instrument Gauge

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Data Storage Panel

Data Storage/Alarms Panel

The upper bar is the data storage progress bar. It graphically indicates how full the FIFO file is. Below
the progress bar and to the right are two numbers. The first is the current record number; the second is the
number of records which can be stored in the FIFO file. The date and time range of the stored data is
displayed to the left. Double-clicking on the bar or the text opens the plot window.
The lower bar is the Alarm Log progress bar. It graphically indicates how full the Alarm File is.
A single beep is issued when the current record number is within 5% of wrapping. This is your indication
to backup the eZ-TOMAS Project. Double-clicking on the bar or the text opens the Alarm Log.
Below the two bars is a “paint chip” that displays the type and color of the last alarm. Double-clicking on
the “paint chip” opens the Alarm Log.

Relays Panel

Relays Panel
The Relay Panel contains the Relay ON/OFF toggle switch and four relay icons. The icons indicate the
current status of the relays. Each time you start eZ-TOMAS, the Relay switch is turned off. You must turn
on this switch to send output to the relay channels.
If the relay toggle switch is turned on, relays will activate or deactivate depending on the configuration set
in the Relay Outputs Configuration window (accessible under the Edit menu). Each of the four relays can
also be manually activated by clicking on the relay button during an acquisition.

Tach Reference Panel

The Tach Reference panel displays the tach reference channels. The tach reference associated with the
currently displayed data, when more than one tach is being used in the monitoring project.

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Security Level Panel

The enabled radio button indicates the current security level. Level 3 provides full screen and full access
to all menus. Level 2 provides full screen with limited access to menus. Level 1 provides full screen with
very limited access to additional screens and menus.

Network Panel

Network Panel
This feature requires multiple copies of eZ-TOMAS, one on each networked computer. Each networked
computer must have eZ-TOMAS running in order to access the networking functions. When networked, a
node as set as either a client or a server. A server must be connected to a ZonicBook, and can be monitored
and controlled by a remote client; a client does not need to have a ZonicBook connected, but can effect the
eZ-TOMAS settings on the server.
The Network Panel lists all nodes (computers) networked with this machine. An S indicates that a
computer is acting as a Server; C indicates it is a Client to the Server; F or a blank space indicates that a
computer is free, not a server nor a client.
To add new nodes, use the Configure Network Nodes window, accessible by selecting Network... under
the Edit menu.
To the right of the list of network nodes, the current status of the network connection is displayed. The
status messages apply only to the current network connection between a client and a server. There are four
status messages which can be displayed:
• When not connected, the message “Listening to Network...” appears.
• While scanning for a ZonicBook, the message “Connecting to <computer name> on port
<number>...”. Port numbers will be searched until a ZonicBook is detected.
• If acting as a client which has connected to a server, the message will read “Received”, followed by a
series of code letters. Below this, the current time will be displayed.
• If acting as a server, and a client has connected, the message “Network Xfer. Delay: <number of
seconds>” will appear, followed by a series of code letters.
Once a network connection is established, a connection icon (two computers connected by an arrow) and a
disconnect button (a large “X”) will be displayed below the status message. The name of the computer
connected to will also appear below the two buttons.
To connect to a network node, find the computer name you wish to connect to in the network node list,
and left-click on it. eZ-TOMAS will establish the client/server relationship.
To disconnect to a network node, click on the disconnect button, which appears at the bottom of the
network status window.

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Machine Description Panel
In the below graphic “My Machine” is set up in the ZonicBook Configuration window (Edit Menu) under
the Acquisition Tab. The text box allows further identifying information, such as the Serial Number of the
Machine, or the Plant’s commonly used name for the machine. If you have a digital picture of the machine
you can load that into this panel also.

Machine Description Panel

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The Menu System

File Menu
New Project
The New Project option opens the Save As window. Select or Create a Folder where the new project’s files
should be saved. Enter a project name, and click the <Save> button.

New Project Dialog

Open Project
The Open Project option opens an existing eZ-TOMAS project. The Open window is displayed.
Select the project of interest, and click the <Open> button.

Open Project Dialog

Note: When eZ-TOMAS is started, it opens the last active project.
Save As
The Save As option allows you to backup history files in a binary file format, or export files in an ASCII
file format. This command opens the Backup/Save Tomas Project window. The options in this window
change as you make selections. You can backup and export full or partial files.
Note: The disk space required to backup the selected records is displayed on the left panel.

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The Entire Project option is only available when data acquisition
is turned off. Entire Project performs a file copy operation to the specified Windows Directory.
This backup method is the fastest.

Save As… Entire Project

The Partial Project option can be used when data acquisition is active. This option copies data and the
configuration setup to the designated folder for the date and time range specified in the panel on the right.

Save As… Partial Project

Select the first and last record numbers you want included in the backup. Click the <Save> button.
The Save As window will open. Select the folder where the file is to be save,
Enter a name, and click the <Save> button.
Partial Data Backup Panel
From Record #: The first record number of interest.
Start Date/Time: The first date and time of interest.
To Record #: The last record number of interest
End Date/Time: The last data and time of interest.
Destination: Where backup and exported files are stored.

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Backup Format - ASCII
This option creates an exportable ASCII file for the selected data type. Select ASCII in the panel to the
left. The panel on the right will activate, unless Alarm log is the pre-selected data type. Select the type of
data you want exported in the drop down menu. If you select Gauge or Statistics, select the first and last
records to be included in the exported file. The entire Alarm Log file is always exported.

Save As… ASCII File

Gauge: exports the 10 bin values shown on the graphic instrument panel.
Statistics: exports the statistical report data. It opens the History Data Window.
Alarm Log: exports the Alarm Log file.
Overlap Data
Overlapped Data, also known as Consecutive Data Blocking, is used to analyze data from large machine
transients. It creates better resolution for rapid machine acceleration rates (>100 rpm/sec). Overlap data
uses the second part of a block of data and overlaps it with the first part of the next block of data to
create a new block of data with an increased number of data points. When the overlapped data is displayed
in a plot, the resolution is increased for better analysis.

History Data Window

1. On the File Menu select Overlap Data to open the History Data window.
2. Select the start and ending time to be included in the overlap process.
3. Click the <Overlap> button to open the Save As window.
4. Select the destination folder, enter a name and click the <Save> button.

Display this data later by selecting Overlap as the data source in the Plots window.

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Erase History File

Erase History Prompt

Use with caution. This menu item will erase the History File for
this project. All data will be permanently removed. It is not recoverable.

Print
Prints the current screen.

Exit
Closes the eZ-TOMAS application.

Edit Menu
To modify the eZ-TOMAS Project configuration, select “Edit” on the menu bar.
• To configure the Analyzer select ZonicBook.
• To set up the lower and upper alert and alarms select Limits.
ZonicBook Configuration Window
This window has individual panels for configuring the ZonicBook. Click the appropriate Tab at the top of
the window to view the “Acquisition,” “Channels,” “Spectral Bands,” and “Storage” panels. Make the
necessary changes in each panel. Click the <Save> button to save all your changes and close the window.
Clicking the Cancel button will cancel all the changes you’ve made since you opened
the window.

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Acquisition Configuration Tab
This tab is used to configure how the ZonicBook will process acquired data.

ZonicBook Acquisition Tab

Block Size: is the number samples per block of vibration data. For example, a 2048
Block size contains 2048 data samples and will produce an 800 line spectrum.
A larger Block size provides greater data resolution. However, it takes longer
to collect the data and more disk space to store it.
Analysis Frequency: is the maximum frequency of interest. The sampling rate will be 2.56 times
the analysis frequency. Verify the maximum frequency response of your
probes. For a Tach signal, your Analysis Frequency should be a higher
multiple of the maximum rotating speed. Typically, this multiple is at least
10 times the rotating frequency.
Low Frequency Cutoff: Allows you to eliminate the lower frequencies from the full frequency range.
Number of Averages: The number of data blocks averaged before a block of data is accepted and
displayed.
FFT Window is typically either Hanning or Flat Top. Hanning provides better frequency
(Weighting window): resolution. Flat Top provides better amplitude resolution.
RT Display Buffer: This option is primarily for Strip Chart Displays. It controls the amount of
time that is displayed across the x-axis. Your choices are up to 480 minutes.
The longer times are especially useful when you are trying to see trending for
a slow process.
No. of Waterfall This selection allows control over the number of traces that appear on a
Traces: waterfall chart display, selectable in the Plots window. A high number of
traces will increase the resolution of the chart, but a low number of traces
may be preferable for plots which do not have clearly defined peaks.
Machine Name: Type a machine name in the data entry box. This name will appear in the
lower right corner of the Main Window.

You must turn acquisition off and then on again for Acquisition Configuration changes
to take effect.

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Channels Configuration Tab
This tab is used to configure each channel for your project. The available setup options in this window are
dependent on the instrument type selected.
Select a channel; then set the instrument type and set the value for each attribute. Repeat for each channel.
The parameters of one channel can be copied to another channel by using options on the
Edit menu.

ZonicBook Channels Tab

Configure the DipSwitches for each probe based on probe type.
Refer to the ZonicBook Getting Started Manual for more information.

No.: is the channel. Selecting the channel number highlights all attributes for that
channel.
Type: is the type of instrument attached to the channel. Your options are
Accelerometer, Velocity, X Probe, Y Probe, Z Probe, Static and Tach. If the
channel does not have an instrument attached, select Unused.
Name: is a Label you will use to identify the channel.
Min, and Max: represent the instrument range.
Units: is the Engineering Units you want to use. Your options are mils or microns.
FSV is the maximum input voltage for the instrument. If you are unsure of the
(Full Scale Voltage): instrument’s maximum voltage value, select a high voltage value.
mVolt / EU: is the instrument sensitivity. (Typical displacement probes: 200 milli-Volts per
mil. Typical accelerometer probes: 100 milliVolts per G. For Tach probes
enter 1000.) For static channels, this property represents the slope variable of a
linear equation (the “m” of “y=mx+b”).
Integration: Accelerometer and Velocity signals can be integrated. Select the desired
integration value. If the signal is acceleration, then single integration results in
velocity, and double integration results in displacement. If the signal is velocity,
then single integration results in displacement.

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Integration Units: are g’s/ips/mils, g’s/ips/mils, g’s/ips/in, and g’s/mmps/mm.
Angle: is the physical angular location of a probe. Zero degrees is defined to be the
top dead center. The angle value is measured in the counterclockwise (CCW)
direction as viewed from the driver end. For example, if your proximity probe
is located in the top dead center of the bearing housing,
the Instrument Angle is 0 degrees. Orbit and Polar displays utilize Instrument
Angle for data correction.
Gap Volt: is the DC voltage value when the shaft is at rest. This value is used for Shaft
Center Line displays.
1xAmpRef and are the slow roll values used for Runout Compensation on Bode or Polar
1xPhsRef: displays.
Rotation: is the shaft’s rotation direction, either clockwise (CW) or counter-clockwise
(CCW), as viewed from the driver end of the machine train.
Trig/Rev: is the number of pulses per 360 degree revolution. (Default: 1)
Trig Dir: is the “negative’ or “positive” direction of the moving shaft.
Trig Volt: define the Tach pulse for tach signals. A keyway will generate a Negative
Tach pulse. Typical Tach signals will generate at least a 1 V pulse. You can
check the voltage value using a TIME display. For Static channels, this
column represents the offset variable of a linear equation
(the “b” of “y=mx+b”)
Paired To: associates 2 probes on a bearing. Typically, probe pairs are located 90 degrees
apart. Orbit displays require a Channel Pair. If you have a Tach signal or
displacement probe, you also need to configure the Channel Pairs. [Default:
No channels are paired.]
Bearing Clearance: is measured in the instrument’s engineering units. You can optionally overlay
the bearing clearance circle onto an orbit display.

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Spectral Bands Tab
Up to 10 Spectral Bands of interest can be defined for each dynamic channel. The first four Bands are
predefined. You can modify Bands 5 through 10 for your specific application. Spectral Band values are
displayed on the dynamic instrument gauges.

ZonicBook Spectral Bands Tab

Tach Reference: is (are) the tach channels being used in the project. You must select the
tach of interest.
Channel Name: is the name you assigned to the input channel in the Channels Panel.
Band: is the Spectral Band Number (5 through 10) of interest.
Spectral Band Name: is the name you assign to this Band. It is displayed on the dynamic
instrument gauge in the main window.
Range Low and Range High: is the frequency or order range. Suggestion: Make sure the range is
2 to 4 spectral lines wider than the frequency of interest. This is due to
the FFT window. For example, if your frequency of interest is the 3rd
order. You should specify a range of 2.9 to 3.1 orders
Units: can be either Frequency or Orders. If you do not have a tach defined, the
Orders option is not available.
Find: specifies Peak or Overall. Peak is the highest spectral amplitude within
the specified range. Overall is the vibrational sum of each spectral
amplitude within the specified range.

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Storage Tab

ZonicBook Storage Tab

Data storage is activated by trigger events. If any one event is triggered, data from all channels is stored.
Data storage events are triggered when a change occurs within the range of your defined parameters. You
can configure the system to store data every:
“N” seconds (Time Change), and/or every
“N” RPM (Speed Change), and/or
“N” % change in Full Scale Voltage (Overall Change).
For example, if your Overall Change trigger is set to 5% and the instrument scale is 0 to 5 mils,
eZ-TOMAS will store time and spectral data for all channels when the overall value changes by 0.25 mils
since the last trigger event. All event triggers are reset whenever any event trigger occurs.
Time Change: is a time-based storage trigger. Enter the number of seconds, minutes, hours, or days
between desired storage events.
Speed Change: is an RPM based storage trigger. Data will be stored when the machine speed
changes by the defined value in rpm, Kcpm, or Hz.
Overall Change: is an amplitude-based storage trigger that can be defined for each channel. Data is
stored when the overall amplitude changes by the percentage of Full Scale specified.
[Default: 5% of full scale]
This can be controlled on a channel-by-channel bases by selecting “True” or “False”
in the Enabled column.
RPM Range: The range in which a one of the above changes must occur to trigger data storage.
Storage options can be Data Only, Alarms Only, Data and Alarms, or Not Enabled.
When Not Enabled is selected, any of the above changes can cause data to be stored
regardless of the frequency range in which it occurs.
Data File Size: is the number of storage records and the number of Alarm Records in the History
FIFO (First-In-First-Out) file. The amount of disk space needed, based on your
configuration, is shown to the right
eZ-TOMAS maintains several data files, including Time and Gauge data. Gauge data can be displayed in
the gauge display window. The history file is a FIFO file. You can define the depth of the history file;
however, the amount of time needed to fill the file depends on the trigger event values. The smaller the
trigger values, the faster the history file fills. The current data storage status is shown in the Main Window.

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Limits
There are two ways to generate and modify limits. The global way is to use the statistical report. Statistical
reports can and should be used to automatically generate limit values based on historical data. The Limits
window is used when you want to modify specific limits. It is not an efficient way to generate limits.

For more details on setting limits refer to the section Statistical Report

Edit Limits

Up to two High and two Low limits can be defined for each channel’s operating condition.
When the instrument status changes (Alert or Danger), a single system beep is issued.
Limit values are not used if the HiHi minus the LoLo limit value is less than 5% of
instrument scale OR the limit value is outside the instrument range.

The limits from one channel can be copied to another channel using options on the Edit
menu..

Limit Status Color Code

Red HIHI (Danger)
Light Purple LOLO (Danger)
Cyan LO (Alert)
Yellow HI (Alert)
Green OK (Within Limits)

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Tach you may have up to three tachs per project.
Channel Number of interest. The Instrument Name you assigned to the channel is
automatically displayed.
Spectral Band to which the limits should be applied. ( i.e. Overall, DC Gap, 1xAmplitude,
1xPhase)
HIHI, HI, LO, LOLO are Limits. Type limit values in the table.

You can modify limits on the graphical gauge display in the main window by dragging the
limit arrows and then opening this window to save your changes.

Files is the number of Alarm event files. When a Red Alarm occurs, eZ-TOMAS
automatically saves data surrounding the event to an Alarm Event file.
Pre Recs is the number of records prior to the alarm.
Post Recs is the number of records after the alarm.

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Relay Outputs

Output Relay Configuration

Use this panel to configure the responses of your output relays Automation Module. This device allows
you to have relay switches open and closed based on limit/alarm status. You can use up to four relays.
The color of the response channel in the Relay Output panel indicates the limit/alarm status that will cause
the relay to change status (open/close). Click on a channel number until the desired limit color is
displayed. If the relay is normally open when monitored data causes the specified limit/alarm, the relay
will change to close for the duration specified by the timer; and then it will reopen.
Additionally, you can have the system count the number of consecutive alarms and change the relay status
when that number of alarms is reached.

Communication Panel
The following conditions must be met for proper output of each device.
Device: The Output Relay module (currently 1).
COM Port: Select the COM Port to which the output Relay module is connected.

Relay Output Panel

Relay button: The number of the relay. Up to 4 can be used. Click on this button to activate or deactivate
the relay. Green = ON/activated, Red = OFF/deactivated.

buttons: Sets the default state (normal operating state) of the relay.
= Normally Open and = Normally Closed.
Timer: The amount of time required for a part to pass through the open gate.

When you click the Save button, any of the unchecked check boxes for relay channels
will close and stay closed until the condition is met for that relay channel. If you have
something that will actuate when the channel closes, it will do so as soon as you click the
Save button.

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Network
Networking requires your eZ-TOMAS monitoring system to be connected to a network with at least one
other PC running an additional copy of the eZ-TOMAS.

Configure Network Nodes

This feature requires multiple copies of eZ-TOMAS. Each networked computer must have eZ-TOMAS
running in order to access the networking functions. When networked, a node as set as either a client or a
server. A server must be connected to a ZonicBook, and can be monitored and controlled by a remote
client; a client does not need to have a ZonicBook connected, but can affect the eZ-TOMAS settings on the
server.
The Configure Network Nodes window (accessible from the Edit...Network menu) allows you to add
remote computers to the list of available network nodes. Computers which have been added are displayed
in the network panel of the main eZ-TOMAS screen. To add a computer, complete the following fields in
the Configure Network Nodes window:
Name / I.P. Address should be filled with either the computer’s network name, or its IP address. Your
network administrator should know both of these values.
The Project password is your security level password.
Delay is the rate in seconds that the client computer will be updated by the server computer.
Port Timout Delay is the amount of time that eZ-TOMAS will scan a computer’s port for a ZonicBook. If
the timeout is reached, eZ-TOMAS will search the next port, until all ports have been scanned.
Networking eZ-TOMAS allows you to monitor and control acquisitions from a distance. For instance, if
you are monitoring a fan with eZ-TOMAS somewhere in the plant and you also have a PC in your office
with a second copy of eZ-TOMAS running, you can monitor the fan from your office. Add the node at the
fan location to eZ-TOMAS, enter the desired delay time, and then left-click on the computer name in the
Network panel of the eZ-TOMAS main screen. After connecting, you can see the Fan data at your desk by
selecting the Fan’s Node in the Main window. You can even reconfigure some aspects of eZ-TOMAS
program at the remote site, such as the acquisition and channel configuration.

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Copy Window
This command allows you to copy the currently selected window to the clipboard. You can then paste the
copied window into another application, such as Microsoft Word or Excel.

Load Graphic Picture

This command places the selected graphic ( .bmp or .jpg format) into the lower right corner of the
Main Window.

Remove Graphic Picture

Removes the graphic from the Main window.

View Menu
The gauges in the Main Window display the real time data for the selected spectral band.

Plots Menu
Click Plots... on the Main menu to open the Data Display window, or double-click on a gauge to plot that
gauge’s data.
For real-time displays, you can halt and resume the display of data by using the Pause/Continue toggle
button, or use the “P” key on the keyboard. When viewing historical data, you can use the five playback
buttons and the slider to navigate through the data.
You can view either real-time data or historical data via this menu option.
Select the channels to be displayed, the data display format, and the data source.

Data Display Window

Display Window

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Channels, , are inputs channels. The number of channels that can be displayed is
dependent on the plot display format. Multiple channels can be displayed on Time, Spectrum, and Strip
Chart displays.

A single channel is shown on Waterfall, Polar and Bode displays. For Orbit displays, a channel pair
(plotted coordinates) and tach channel (red arrow) are displayed.
A green channel box is a channel that is currently displayed.
A white channel is an active channel not being displayed.
A dimmed channel number is not active, thus there is no data to display.
Tach channel(s) are displayed separately to the right of input channels.
Display formats

Time Spectral Orbit Waterfall Bode Polar Strip Chart

Recall Preferred Plot Setup

The Recall Preferred Plot Setup buttons recalls your preferred plot setups. A limit of four setups can be
defined.
While viewing historical data, the Save Baseline Data button, , appears to the right of the Preferred
Plot Setup buttons. The Save Baseline Data button can be used to record a snapshot of the data displayed
on the screen. Then, while in Time or Spectrum modes, the recorded baseline can be superimposed on other
displayed data. (While in Time mode, the baseline can also be summed with the currently displayed data,
and the result is displayed.)
In the below example, a Time Display, a Strip Chart, and a Spectrum of Channels 1 and 2 are displayed
with a fourth display showing the tach signal. This setup was saved via the File -- Save Plot Setup -- Plot 1
menu selects. It was then recalled by clicking on the 1st (left-most) icon above.

Plots Display Showing A Time Display, Strip Chart, Spectrum Display, and Tach Signal Display

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Data Source:

Data Source Panel Real Time (Left) and Historical (Right

The default data source is Real Time . To pause realtime data display, click on the pause icon.

Historical Data files include History , Overlap , and Alarm Event files.
History Data is accumulated according to the parameters setup in the ZonicBook Storage Configuration
(Edit Menu). Click on the History Icon to open the History Data window.

History Data Window

Enter the desired start and end dates. The default is the entire history file. Drag the Starting and Ending
Sliders to change the dates in the data entry areas. Click OK. Then play back the file.
Historical Data is not available via Networking remote access.

Overlap, , processed data is only available if you have used the Overlap Data feature on
the File menu to create an Overlapped file. Overlapped data is double sampled data that is used for better
resolution.
Alarm Event, , opens a table of alarm events. Select an alarm event in the table to display the
data surrounding the event.

Play Back History, Overlap, and Alarm Event files with the following icon set that is similar to a VCR.

In order, the controls are Rewind, Step backward one record, Step, Play, and Step forward one record.
You can also drag the pointer to a specific area of the file before you start playing back the data.

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Formatting Options
Each plot has its own set of additional formatting options.
The display formatting buttons are located below the display type buttons. Each plot has its own set of
additional formatting options. Not all of the following buttons are available for each plot.
Available buttons are as follows:

The Lin/Log button allows you to switch between Linear and Log Y-axis scaling. If you
expand the data plot this feature is disabled until the plot is returned to its
original scale with the Autoscale scale button.

The Instrument Scale/Autoscale/User Scale button toggles between the three modes as follows:
The Instrument displays the data based on the instrument’s Engineering Units range. This
Scale button is the default display format.
The Autoscale icon toggles between original scale and autoscale. Autoscale will scale the axes
based on the data being displayed. Autoscale uses the standard 1, 2, 5 type
scaling.
The User Scale displays the data based on your selections.
button

The Display Gauge opens a floating table of gauge values.

Values button

Gauge Information Table

The Display Cursor opens a floating table of cursor values.

button

Cursor Value Table

The Show Limits superimposes limits onto the displayed data.
button
The Show List opens a table of gauge information. The “L” key on the keyboard can be
Table button used to open the list.

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Peak Cursor button, /
Peak Cursor is the default for this toggle button. During data display the cursor always
finds the peak amplitude in a record.
No Peak Cursor ignores the peak and remains at the same frequency during data display. In
this case you must first drag the cursor to the desired frequency.

The Display Limits superimposes limits onto the displayed data.

button
The Show Baseline superimposes a pre-recorded baseline on top of display data. This option is
button only available in the Time or Spectrum plots.
The Apply Baseline sums the pre-recorded baseline and the currently displayed data. This
button option is only available in the Time plot.

The Frequency Axis Mode button cycles through three different x-axis scales:
This option is only available in the Spectrum and Waterfall plots.
Freq. Axis Hz
(measured in Hz)
Freq. Axis kCPM
(measured in kCPM)
Freq Axis Orders
(measured in orders)

The Cursor Mode button cycles through four different cursor modes:
This option is only available in the Spectrum and Waterfall plots.
Normal Cursors
Harmonic Cursors
Sideband Cursors
Peak List Cursors
.
The Orbit Plot Mode button cycles through the type of orbit plot formats:
This option is only available for Orbit plots.
Orbit with SCL format
Orbit without SCL
format
Orbit with Brg Circle
(an orbit plot including
the bearing circle).

The Overall Trace displays the overall trace. This option is only available for Bode plots.
button
The RunOut displays a graph of the RunOut compensated values. RunOut
Compensation compensation is a vector math operation in which the referenced first-
button order amplitude and phase vector is subtracted from the displayed first
order vector. This option is only available for Bode and Polar plots.

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Filtering Data

In the example below, the plot on the left is 1 rev of unfiltered data; the plot on the right is using a 1x filter
on 1 rev of data.

Plots Showing Unfiltered (left) and Filtered Data (right)

The below example is showing 1 rev of 1x filtered data on the left and 2 rev of 1x filter on the right.

Plots Showing 1 Rev Filtered (left) and 2 Rev Filtered (right)

Expand Areas on the Graph
X-axis: Hold down the Ctrl key while you click and drag the mouse across the area of interest.
Y-axis: Hold down the Alt key while you click and drag the mouse across the area of interest.
Both axes: Hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys while you click and drag the mouse around the area of
interest.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-TOMAS, pg. 35

Examples of Displays

Time Display, , shows vibration amplitude as a function of either time or rotation for a block
of time data. The default X axis is time “Full Block.” If the rotating speed is greater than 0 RPM, the X
axis can be specified as “N” Shaft Revolutions. Where “N” is 1, 2, 5, or 10. One shaft revolution equals
360 degrees of rotation.

Multiple channels can be shown on the Time Display.

Time Display Plot

Spectrum Displays, , show vibration amplitude as a function of frequency. The frequency

units can be either Hertz (Hz), cycles per minute (kCPM) or orders.

Spectrum Display
Multiple channels can be shown on the Spectrum Display.

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Bode Displays, , show vibration amplitude and phase as a function of rotating speed. The
blue trace is the first order amplitude values. The black trace displays the overall values .
You can optionally display the Run Out compensation values on the same plot as a red trace.
Compensation values are specified for each channel in the Configuration.
Run Out Compensation is a vector math operation. The referenced first order amplitude and phase vector is
subtracted from the displayed first order vector.
Bode displays only one channel.

Bode Display

Bode Plot with Overall Trace

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Bode Display with Runout Compensation

Orbit Displays, , show simultaneous time domain vibration amplitude for a X-Y probe pair.
The red arrow displays the tach reference marker and indicates the direction of the time signal. The
default display is “Full Block” of time data. A limited number of Shaft Revolutions can be displayed
(1, 2, 5, or 10). The orbit display is corrected for probe location.
You can optionally overlay the orbit onto a shaft center line display by clicking the Orbit w/ SCL button.
The center of the orbit trace in SCL computes the difference between the current gap voltage and the
reference gap voltage. Click the button again to display Orbit w/o SCL. Click once more to display the
Orbit w/ Brg Circle.--the bearing circle clearance is then also shown.
Only one probe pair can be shown on the Orbit Display.

Orbit Display

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Orbit Display with Shaft Center Line (SCL)

Polar Displays, , show vibration amplitude and phase lag on a polar plot format. The
data is corrected for probe location. Phase lag is opposite the direction of rotation. You can optionally
display the “Run Out” compensated values (shown as a black trace) by selecting the “Show Compensated”
check box. The compensation values are specified for each channel in the ZonicBook configuration. Run
Out Compensation is a vector math operation. The referenced first order amplitude and phase vector is
subtracted from the displayed first order vector.
Only one channel can be shown on a Polar Display.

Polar Display

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Strip Chart Displays, , show selected instrument gauge values as a function of date and time.

Strip Chart Display

Waterfall Displays, , show rpm data in 3D.

Waterfall Display

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Reports Menu
eZ-TOMAS has two types of reports – Statistical and Alarm Log.

Statistical Report
The Statistical Report lists the historical spectral band data. It includes the instrument, the engineering
units, the minimum value, the mean average value, the maximum value, and the standard deviation by
channel.

Statistical Report
The report can be saved as an ASCII text file for further use.
This data can be used to generate or fine tune limits. You can have eZ-TOMAS automatically compute
limit values by selecting Generate Limits on the File menu. You can view and modify the limit by
selecting Limits on the Configuration menu.
1. On the Reports menu select Statistical, the History Data window will open.

History Data Window

2. Drag the pointers across the scale to select the Start Date and Time, and the End Date and Time for
the report. Click the OK button. The Report will then be displayed.
3. Save the Statistical Report as an ASCII text file by selecting Save the Report on the File menu in this
window.

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Generate Limits
Statistical reports can and should be used to automatically generate limit values based on historical data.
After your project has been running for several hours, there is probably enough data in the history file to
have eZ-TOMAS automatically generate limits. However, you probably will want to edit these limits if the
machine is experiencing amplitude or frequency shifts.
This feature can be used at any time during the life of a project.

1. On the Reports menu select Statistical; the History Data window will open

History Data Window

2. Drag the pointers across the scale to select the Start Date and Time, and the End Date and Time for
the report. Click the OK button. The Report will then be displayed.

Statistical Report Window

Limit values are not used if the HiHi limit value minus the LoLo limit value is less than
5% of the instrument scale OR the limit value is outside the instrument range.

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3. In the Statistical Report window select Generate Limits on the File Menu; the Limit Generation
window will open.

Limit Generation Window

4. Select the Spectral Bands for which limits should be generated.
5. Specify the Standard Deviation to be used for Alerts and Alarms. Two High and two Low limits will
be defined for each channel’s operating condition.
6. If you want to change the Overall % Storage Trigger (set in the ZonicBook Configuration window
under the Storage tab), click to place a checkmark in the Compute Using check box and enter the
new standard deviation to be used.
7. Click the OK button. You will be asked if you want the Limits saved to disk. Click Yes.

The limits will be generated and can be reviewed/modified in the Edit Limits window, as shown below.

Alarm Log Report

The Alarm Log contains the last “N” number of alarms. The number of alarms was specified in the
ZonicBook Configuration window under the Storage Tab. The Alarm Log displays, in a grid format, the
Channel, its name, the date and time of the alarm, the type of alarm, and the value of the signal at that time.

Alarm Log Report

HiHi / LoLo (Danger) limit values = average +/- (4 * standard deviation), unless you changed the standard
deviation in the Limits Configuration window.
Hi / Lo (Alert) limit values = average +/- (2 * standard deviation), unless you changed the standard
deviation in the Limits Configuration window. To save this report, select Save the Report on the File
Menu at the top of this window.
To export this data to an ASCII file, select Backup/Export on the File menu in the Main window.

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ZonicBook Configuration
The option creates a text file that contains the details of the current projects configuration.

ZonicBook Configuration Report

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Security Menu
eZ-TOMAS has 3 Security Levels.
Level 1 has very limited privileges – Exit, Print, Generate Alarm Log Report, and View Gauge data in the
Main menu.
Level 2 has only a few limitations. The Level 2 operator cannot start a new project, Erase the History file,
or change the security password.
Level 3 has full privileges. Level 3 is password protected.
No password is required to go from Level 3 down to Level 2 or Level 1. However, the project password is
required to move from Level 1 or Level 2 to a higher level.

Change Password
This command opens the Project Password window.

Edit Password Window

Type a password that you can remember and press the <Save> button. The window will then clear your
typing. Retype your password and press the <Confirm> button.
The new password is immediately accepted.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-TOMAS, pg. 45

Glossary
Several terms and acronyms are used throughout the following discussion, including:
Blocksize: The number of data samples used in the FFT process.
Data Block (Block of Data): An array of data samples used in the FFT process. The Data Block array size
is the “Blocksize” value.
Spectral Resolution: The Analysis Frequency divided by (the Blocksize divided by 2.56).
The Sampling Rate is 2.56 times the Analysis Frequency.
For example,
Given an analysis frequency of 1000 Hz and a blocksize of 2048,
The sampling rate would be 2560 samples per second for each channel, or 2.56 times the Analysis
Frequency
The Time Data Block consists of 2048 values.
The Spectral Data Block consists of 800 values.
The Spectral Resolution would be 1.25 Hz per spectral line.

Additional Notes
Here is a list of common suggestions for you to use eZ-TOMAS more effectively.
1. Make sure your ZonicBook Dip Switches are configured correctly. (Typically: Single Ended, AC
coupled, and ICP ON.)
2. Use a standard channel location convention. (Typically: A single Tach is channel 8.)
3. If for some reason, you have an error where eZ-TOMAS does not boot up, you can work around
the problem by deleting the file, “tomas.ini,” located in the executable’s directory. This file
identifies the last Project opened. You can delete this file without affecting your data. Try reopening
the last project.
4. If you still experience an error. Please send an email to [email protected]

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Program Function Keys 4
Function Keys can be programmed to perform a series of key strokes. These are kept in a separate file
“tomasfkeys.ini.” Below is the sample file included with the software distribution. Please note that the
first 4 characters must be Fnn=, where nn is the two digits of the Function Key of interest.
F01=HELP
F02=ACQ Turn acquisition On/Off
F03=LC Turns Limit Check On/Off
F04=SAVE Saves Snap Shot file
F05=pathfilename.tom1(all lowercase) Opens the user defined project
F06=c:\program files\data\motor.tom1 Opens the “motor” project
F09=PRINT Opens the Print window
Customize tomasfkeys.ini file
Open the file in notepad or a similar text editor.
Type the definitions for the function keys you want to use. The key words must be as listed above.
Acceptable Acceptable Not Acceptable
F01=HELP F02=ACQ F10=HELP
F02=ACQ F03=LC F02=ACQ
F03=LC F10=HELP F03=LC

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eZ-NDT/RI User’s Manual
ZonicBook Software for Non-Destructive Testing/Resonant Inspection

the smart approach to instrumentation ™

IOtech, Inc.
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Cleveland, OH 44146-1833
Phone: (440) 439-4091
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E-mail (sales): [email protected]
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eZ-NDT/RI User’s Manual

ZonicBook Software for
Non-Destructive Testing/Resonant Inspection
p/n 1086-0924 Rev. 6.0

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IOtech, Inc. cannot be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or misuse of this product.

Copyright, Trademark, and Licensing Notice

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and Tips

This warning symbol is used in this manual or on the equipment to warn of possible injury or death from electrical
shock under noted conditions.

Specifications and Calibration

1 - Introduction
What is eZ-NDT/RI …… 1 Edit Menu …… 25
System Requirements …… 2 ZonicBook …… 25
Acquisition Tab …… 26
Order of Operation …… 3 Channels Tab …… 27
Channel Tabs- Edit Menu …… 29
Limits Tab …… 30
2 - Investigative Mode Testing Limits Tab - Edit Menu …… 31
1. Gather known “good” and “bad” Automation Tab …… 32
parts …… 5 Communication Panel …… 32
Relay Output Panel …… 32
2. Set up the analyzer, hammer, microphone, Response Channel State Panel …… 33
and computer …… 5 Consecutive Panel …… 33
3. Launch eZ-NDT/RI …… 6 How Automation Relays work …… 33
4. Open a New eZ-NDT/RI Project …… 6 Reset Summary Counts …… 33
Copy Window …… 33
5. Select Investigation Mode …… 7 Load Graphic Picture …… 34
6. Configure the ZonicBook …… 7 Remove Graphic Picture …… 34
7. Select Plot Display Type …… 8 Report Menu …… 35
8. Turn on Data Acquisition …… 8 Generate a Production Report …… 35
Summary …… 36
9. Test All Good Parts …… 8 Detailed …… 37
10. Test All Bad Parts …… 10 Plot Data …… 31
11. Compare the Results of Good and Bad Configuration... …… 38
Tests …… 10 User Menu …… 39
12. Configure the Limits …… 10 Enter Password …… 39
Change Password …… 39
13. Verifying the Limits and Ranges …… 12 Change User Levels …… 39
Help Menu …… 39
3 - Q/A Mode Testing What’s This Help …… 39
1. Launch eZ-NDT/RI …… 13 About …… 39
2. Open the eZ-NDT/RI Project …… 13 Additional Notes …… 40
3. Turn on Analyzer …… 13
5 - Setting Limits
4. Test Parts …… 14
Reviewing NDT/RI Inspection Results …… 14
Preparing Reports …… 15

4 - Windows and Menus Section

Main Window …… 17
Acquisition Panel …… 18
Relay Output Panel …… 18
Display Panel …… 18
Status Panel …… 19
Summary Panel …… 20
Graphical Display …… 21
Limit Range …… 21
Modifying Limits from the Main Window. …… 22
Magnifying Areas on Graph …… 22
File Menu …… 23
New Project …… 23
Open Project …… 23
Save Project …… 23
Save As... …… 24
Start/Stop Acquisition …… 24
Erase History File …… 24
Print …… 24
Exit …… 24

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Introduction 1
What is eZ-NDT/RI …… 1
System Requirements …… 2
Order of Operation …… 3

What is eZ-NDT/RI?
eZ-NDT/RI is a non-destructive QA / QC inspection system based on the ZonicBook FFT. High frequency
vibration data is collected and compared against user-defined amplitude and frequency limits.
A passed (good) part will have the maximum spectral peak(s) within the defined limit band(s).
A failed (bad) part will have one or more spectral peaks outside the defined limit band(s).
The minimum eZ-NDT/RI system includes a computer running a Microsoft windows operating system,
a 2-channel ZonicBook FFT Analyzer, one modal hammer, and one microphone. The hammer is attached
to Channel 1 of the ZonicBook and the Microphone is attached to Channel 2.
Preparing for QA / QC inspection requires an iterative process of testing known “good” and “bad” parts.
First at least one known “good” part (preferably 10) is tested in the investigative mode. Then known “bad”
parts are tested (preferably at least one of each defect type). The vibration data of the “bad” tests are then
compared to the “good” tests. At this time limit bands are defined based on vibration peaks that occur in
the “good” test that do not appear in the “bad” tests. After up to 10 limits are defined all the parts are tested
to insure that all the “good” parts pass and all the “bad” parts fail. Some fine-tuning may have to be done.
Because this process detects internal, non visible, defects you may have an occasional “good” part fail.
When the results of the testing are consistent, you are ready to start testing production parts in the
QA Mode.

When an automated system is used, there are other process considerations that need
to be addressed and configured. These are typically addressed at the factory prior to
shipment.

Multiple user levels exist for your protection. Level 3 is for the manager and allows complete access to the
System. Level 2 is for the technician and Level 1 is for the inspector. Levels 1 and 2 do not permit
configuration modifications, among other limitations.
The first time eZ-NDT/RI is executed, it will automatically load the default configuration parameters into
the “Project Template”. The Project Template is located in the Windows directory where you installed
eZ-NDT/RI. You should consider an “eZ-NDT/RI Project” equal to a unique Part that you wish to test.
For example, if you manufacture Widgets and Gizmos, you would have 2 separate eZ-NDT/RI projects,
one for Widgets and one for Gizmos. Each eZ-NDT/RI project is saved in one project file with the
extension “.ndt”—so, the widget project in the previous example might be named “widget.ndt”, and the
gizmo project might be named “gizmo.ndt”.
Each eZ-NDT/RI project is saved in one project file with the extension “.ndt.”

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System Requirements
Minimum computer requirements include:
• Intel™ Pentium® PC 90 MHz, or equivalent
• 32 MB memory
• 50 MB free disk space
• Windows 9x/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP operating system
• ZonicBook FFT Analyzer, impact hammer, microphone, cables.

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Order of Operation

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Investigative Mode Testing 2
1. Gather known “good” and “bad” parts …… 5
2. Set up the analyzer, hammer, microphone, and computer …… 5
3. Launch eZ-NDT/RI …… 6
4. Open a New eZ-NDT/RI Project …… 6
5. Select Investigation Mode …… 7
6. Configure the ZonicBook …… 7
7. Select Plot Display Type …… 8
8. Turn on Data Acquisition …… 8
9. Test All Good Parts …… 8
10. Test All Bad Parts …… 10
11. Compare the Results of Good and Bad Tests …… 10
12. Configure the Limits …… 10
13. Verifying the Limits and Ranges …… 12

The following process can be used to determine whether eZ-NDT/RI testing is feasible for the part that is
being tested. Typically this is an iterative process, where you establish the resonant signature of the part
and determine the distinct peaks of the signature. These peaks are then used to set up the test criteria that
eZ-NDT/RI will use. During this process, as well as during production, it is very important that you strike
each part at a consistent location and with a consistent amount of force.

1. Gather known “good” and “bad” parts.

Locate both good and bad parts. Typically 10 of each are sufficient. Make sure the Bad parts include all
possible reject (failure) modes. The good parts will be used to test for NDT/RI testing feasibility.

Block Diagram of Typical NDT/RI Setup

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2. Set up the analyzer, hammer, microphone, and computer.
Connect your analog input signals to the ZonicBook’s BNC inputs. Configure the ZonicBook as needed.
Reference Note:
If necessary, refer to the ZonicBook Getting Started User’s Manual for information
regarding the following:
➣ Software Installation
➣ System Requirements
➣ Hardware Setup
➣ Driver Installation

a. Connect the Impact Hammer to Channel 1.

b. Connect the Microphone to Channel 2.
c. Place the microphone within range of the output.

3. Launch eZ-NDT/RI.
To run eZ-NDT/RI, double-click the eZ-NDT/RI icon or use your Windows desktop Start button to
navigate to the program file.

First Time Running eZ-NDT/RI

Registration Form
Note: After you have completed the following steps, each succeeding time that you start eZ-NDT/RI you
will be taken immediately to the main screen.
A registration form will open the first time you run eZ-NDT/RI. You must complete the information in this
form to enable the eZ-NDT/RI application.
The password accompanies your CD-ROM. You will not have to re-enter this information again, unless
you upgrade to a newer version, or have to re-install eZ-NDT/RI.
eZ-NDT/RI will open to its main screen, as shown below.

eZ-NDT/RI Main Window

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4. Open a New eZ-NDT/RI Project.
Each eZ-NDT/RI Project contains configuration and data files. You should logically equate an eZ-NDT/RI
project with a specific part that you wish to inspect.

Because multiple eZ-NDT/RI Projects will exist on your computer we suggest you create project
folders to organize and save your files. These folders can be located anywhere on your system.

a. On the File menu select New Project to open the “Save As” window.
b. Select a folder for your eZ-NDT/RI Project or create a new folder.

Save As Dialog
If you created a new folder...
With “New Folder” highlighted, type a name for the Project Folder. Then, double-click on the folder to
open it. This is where you will save your new project files.
c. Type a filename for the project, including the file extension, in the File name data entry box.
i.e. part234.ndt

NDT.ndt is the default template. DO NOT use that filename.

d. Click the Save button to create the new project. Now all the files for this project will be saved in the
folder you just used.

5. Select Investigation Mode.

On the main screen select Investigation Mode.

6. Configure the ZonicBook.

To start use the default values.
If you have tested both good and bad parts, and you do not see a difference between them,
you may need to modify one or more of the configuration values.
Increasing the Trigger Delay is the most common solution.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 7

7. Select Plot Display Type.

The plot display types are selected by clicking on one of the above two icons. The one on the left is a time
wave display and the one on the right is a spectrum display. Click on the Spectrum icon.

8. Turn on Data Acquisition.

Click the Red toggle switch in the Acquisition panel of the Main window. This will initialize the
ZonicBook. Wait for the Ready status.

9. Test All Good Parts.

Parts Panel
Select the Good Part radio button.
Strike the parts several times at a consistent location with a consistent amount of force. It is likely that the
part will indicate “FAIL” because limit bands have not been set.

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If you do not see anything on your plot, click on the <Autoscale> button, ,
or the <lin/log> button, to expand the y-axis.

Using the logarithmic scale tends to enhance the peaks making it easier determine relevant
and significant peaks.

Linear Scale of Initial Strike

b. Click the Autoscale Icon, , to have the Y axis minimum and maximum scaled to the data.

Autoscale of Initial Strike

(Logarithmic Scale)

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 9

10. Test All Bad Parts.

Parts Panel
a. Select Bad Part.
b. Select the number of bad parts you intend to test at this time on the Test Parts menu.
c. Test the bad parts in the same manner used in Step 8 above.

11. Compare the Results of Good and Bad Tests.

Visually locate the spectral differences between the Good Part (Blue Line) and Bad Parts (Red Lines).
You are looking for resonant peak(s) that shift in frequency (red lines to the left or right of the blue line)
and/or amplitude (red lines shorter or taller than the blue line). If blue and red peaks are almost identical,
they are probably not good choices. Ideally you will find significant single peaks.
Because this process detects internal, non visible defects, you may have an occasional
“good” part fail.

12. Configure the Limits.

Modify the limit bands to match the “Good” part’s spectral peaks that you want to use. As mentioned
earlier, this is an iterative process. Quite often not all your “Good” parts will pass with these exact limits
the first time.
There are four limit bands already placed on the plot. These limit bands are green acceptance limits—
peaks for subsequently tested parts must be within these limits to be counted as “Good” parts. Working
from left to right, drag the first band to the first peak you want to use. Next, drag the second band to the
second peak you want to use.

If you do not need all four of the limit bands, delete the extra bands.

To delete a Limit Band, right-click on the Limit button, select Delete Limit.

Limit
Buttons

Status Panel

If you need more limit bands you can add up to a total of 10.

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To add a Limit Band, right-click on the Channel button, select Add Limit.

Channel
Button

Status Panel

Right-click on the Channel

and select add Limits

The new Limit Band is

always added in the middle
of the plot

Adding a new Limit Band

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13. Verifying the Limits and Ranges.
a. Switch to QA Mode.
b. Test all the known “Good” and “Bad” parts. You are looking for consistent results.
Do they pass and fail as expected?
• If yes you are ready to go to production.
Click the Save Limits Icon, .

• If no, answer the following questions.

-- Are any peaks just a little bit out of range? Modify those limit bands a little.
-- Are there peaks that you missed the first time? Add a limit band.
-- Are there two peaks that are fairly close, one within the band and one not?

Sometimes you will have 2 closely spaced peaks. These peaks will “fight” for dominance.

You can either remove that entire range, widen the range to include both peaks, or split the range
with one peak in each range.

c. Re-test the “Bad” parts.

Did all the Parts FAIL?
If no, you need to go consider setting amplitude limits. Sometimes, the only difference between
a good and bad part is a difference in amplitude of a significant peak. You can change the amplitude
of a limit band by right-clicking the top or bottom of a limit band and dragging it up or down.

Right-click and
drag the Limit
Band up or down

Changing the Limit Sizes

If you still can’t distinguish between “Good” and Bad parts, try changing the Pre/Post Trigger Delay
Percentage value of the trigger channel. By increasing this value, you are delaying the start of the sound
measurement. This delay can be very helpful identifying cracked parts, because a cracked part can not hold
a tone. The resonant frequencies of a cracked part die out quickly.

eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 12 10-30-01 ZonicBook

Q/A Mode Testing 3
1. Launch eZ-NDT/RI …… 13
2. Open the eZ-NDT/RI Project …… 13
3. Turn on Analyzer …… 13
4. Test Parts …… 14
Reviewing NDT/RI Inspection Results …… 14
Preparing Reports …… 15

A feasibility test and setup of the test parameters must be completed prior to starting
production testing.

1. Launch eZ-NDT/RI.
To run eZ-NDT/RI, double-click the eZ-NDT/RI icon or use your Windows desktop Start button to
navigate to the program file.

2. Open the eZ-NDT/RI Project.

Select Open Project on the File Menu. Find the project of interest and double-click on it. This will open
the project and set up the test parameters.

3. Turn on Analyzer.
Click the Red toggle switch in the Acquisition panel of the Main window. This will initialize the
ZonicBook. Wait for the Ready status.

Acquisition Panel (Off) Acquisition Panel (On)

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4. Test Parts.
If you are using an automated system, start the conveyor and start loading parts onto the conveyor.
If you are using a manual system, strike the part, at the prescribed location, with the hammer.
eZ-NDT/RI performs the inspection process when the “Force” channel’s trigger conditions are met.
After you strike the part, check the Hammer Status message in the Acquisition Panel and the Status Panel.
If your hammer strike resulted in a Trigger, you will see the NDT/RI inspection results, PASS or FAIL.
Note on Performance Speed: Each part may take from 1-2 seconds to test under Level 3. For quicker
results switch to Level 1 (graphics are not updated).
Troubleshooting: If the Trigger did not occur, you need to verify one or more possible causes.
• There is a hardware problem. Check the trigger channel’s cable connections. If this instrument
requires ICP verify the ZonicBook Dip Switch settings.
• There is a configuration problem. Check the trigger channel’s FSV and Trigger Percentage. The input
trigger voltage may be lower than the configuration settings. If you are operating at the Technician or
Operator level, you will need to change the User Level to Manager to check and make changes to the
configuration settings. Clicking the “Reset/Set Default” button will normally correct any problems.

Reviewing NDT/RI Inspection Results

The Summary Panel contains the NDT/RI inspection results since the last time the <Reset Counts> button
was pressed. The total number of Passed and Failed parts, as well as the consecutive count, are listed.
The Since label shows the last time the <Reset Counts> button was pressed. The <Reset Counts> button
clears the Passed / Failed / Consecutive / Since labels. It does not erase the data stored in the history file.
The Last label displays the date and time of the last NDT/RI inspection.
The above information can be removed from the screen by pressing the Review Summary Counts
button, .

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Preparing Reports
After each NDT/RI inspection, the test results are stored in the history file. This is a FIFO,
“First-In, First-Out” file.
eZ-NDT/RI is capable of generating three types of reports from this history file: Production, Plot Data,
and Configuration Settings. Select any option for that type of report to be generated. These reports are text
files—after selecting a report type, you will be prompted to enter a filename for the text file using a
standard Windows dialog box. The features of the three report types are as follows:
Production Report – After choosing Production from the Report menu, a production report dialog box
opens. It displays two radio buttons, allowing the user to choose either a Summary or Detailed production
report.
• The Summary report lists the inspection status of each part tested over the selected date and time
range. The serial number and inspector name is also listed.
• The Detailed report, in addition to the information contained in the summary report, also provides the
measured frequency and amplitude peak for each spectral band on a given response channel.
• Both the Summary and the Detailed Report provide a statistical summary at the bottom of the report.
The statistical summary lists the counts, average, and standard deviation values for both Passed and
Failed parts.

To the right of the production report dialog box is a graphic and a sliding scale, which both represent the
amount of data held in the project’s history file. The sliding scale allows the user to choose the amount of
data which will appear in the report. To use the sliding scale:
1. Click on the green start arrow and drag it to the desired starting percentage. The date and time of the
first data point will be displayed at the bottom of the scale.
2. Click on the red end arrow and drag it to the desired ending percentage. The date and time of the
final data point will be displayed at the top of the scale.
3. Click the Okay button.

For example, if you wanted to generate a report using only the last 50% of the history file, you would drag
the green arrow to between “40” and “60” on the scale, and drag the red arrow to “100”. To use the entire
history file, leave the green arrow at “0” and the red arrow at “100”.
Plot Data Report – Choosing Plot Data from the Report menu generates a list of all the data points (using
x and y coordinates) that are displayed on the graph. The units used for the x and y coordinates in the report
will depend on whether the graph was set to the Time display or Spectrum/FRF display.
eZ-NDT/RI can also generate a Configuration Settings report, which lists many of the configuration
options that are set in the ZonicBook Configuration screen (accessible by selecting the Edit menu, and the
ZonicBook...).

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 15

eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 16 10-30-01 ZonicBook
Windows and Menus Section 4
Main Window …… 17 Edit Menu …… 25
Acquisition Panel …… 18 ZonicBook …… 25
Relay Output Panel …… 18 Acquisition Tab …… 26
Display Panel …… 18 Channels Tab …… 27
Status Panel …… 19 Channel Tabs- Edit Menu …… 29
Limits Tab …… 30
Summary Panel …… 20
Limits Tab - Edit Menu …… 31
Graphical Display …… 21 Automation Tab …… 32
Limit Range …… 21 Communication Panel …… 32
Modifying Limits from the Main Window. …… 22 Relay Output Panel …… 32
Magnifying Areas on Graph …… 22 Response Channel State Panel …… 33
File Menu …… 23 Consecutive Panel …… 33
New Project …… 23 How Automation Relays work …… 33
Open Project …… 23 Reset Summary Counts …… 33
Save Project …… 23 Copy Window …… 33
Save As... …… 24 Load Graphic Picture …… 34
Start/Stop Acquisition …… 24 Remove Graphic Picture …… 34
Erase History File …… 24 Report Menu …… 35
Print …… 24 Generate a Production Report …… 35
Exit …… 24 Summary …… 36
Detailed …… 37
Plot Data …… 31
Configuration... …… 38
User Menu …… 39
Enter Password …… 39
Change Password …… 39
Change User Levels …… 39
Help Menu …… 39
What’s This Help …… 39
About …… 39

Main Window

Test specific information is located at the top of the display and includes Company Name, Part Name,
Serial Number, and Inspector Name. This information is stored with the data after each NDT/RI
inspection. Company Name and Part Name are set up in the Acquisition Tab of the ZonicBook
Configuration window.
The part’s Serial Number and the Inspector’s Name can be manually entered in the text fields shown.
A picture of the part being tested can be inserted in the top left corner.

Main Window

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 17

eZ-NDT/RI can be operated in two modes. Q/A Mode is for normal testing and Investigation Mode is for
feasibility testing and Limit Configuration.

Mode Panel

Acquisition Panel

Acquisition Panel
The Acquisition Panel contains the ON/OFF toggle for the analyzer. It also displays the current date and
time, the Security Level at which it is currently operating, the status of the analyzer, and the number of
averages taken.
Relay Output Panel

Relay Output Panel

The Automation Panel is used with the optional relay control package. The toggle switch controls the
ON/OFF status of the eZ-NDT/RI Automation Module. The Relay Icons indicate the current status of the
relays. Each time you start the NDT software, the Automation main switch is turned off. You must turn on
this switch to send output to the relay channels. Relay channels can be either be set to trigger according to
the state of a channel, or they can be triggered manually by clicking on the appropriate Relay Icon.

Display Panel
The Display Panel contains the following display related options.

Display Panel

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Show Cursor Values: Cursor values are only shown on request. Click the Show Cursor Values Icon to
open a floating display of the cursor values. Click on the upper left corner of the display to move it
anywhere on the screen. Values are displayed in the x, y format.
Cursor exists for each defined limit range. The cursor is automatically positioned to the highest peak in the
limit range. You can move the cursor by dragging it across the graph with your mouse or by using the
keyboard. The “4” and “, (comma)” keys move the cursor Left. The “6” and “. (period)” keys move the
cursor Right

Cursor Values Table

Y-axis Format: The default is linear, Auto Scale enabled. To change the format, click
the <Lin / Log> button, and the <Auto Scale> button, Time displays are always linear. Auto
Scale is either enabled or disabled. When enabled, the Y axis scale is 20% greater than the data range.
When disabled, the Y axis scale is defined by the instrument range in the configuration.

Data Display Formats: The default display is Spectrum. To change the format, click the
<Time> button, , or the <Spectrum> button .
Status Panel

Status Panel
The Status Panel includes the overall inspection results as well as the inspection results of each spectral
band for each response channel. Green indicates “Pass”. Red indicates “Fail”. The icons illustrate the
current condition of the output relays (each defined spectral band limits).
Overall Part Status: The <PASS/FAIL> button is the large button to the left of the <channel> buttons.
On eZ-NDT/RI start-up, this button is blank. After each NDT/RI inspection, the button’s color and status
message reflect the inspection results. Red indicates a failed part. Green indicates a good part. Click on
this button to view the entire spectral range.
Channels: <Channel> buttons are shown vertically from 1 to 8. Both Force and Response channels can be
displayed in either the Time or Spectrum format. Unused channels are not enabled (dimmed).
Limit Range Buttons: The horizontal numbered buttons show the NDT/RI inspection status for the
defined limit ranges. Red indicates fail. Green indicates pass. Up to 10 ranges exist for each response
point. To display a range of interest, click on the desired <range> button. To view the full scale, press the
<Overall Part Status (PASS/FAIL)> button. To return to the original X-axis scale, click on the
<Overall Part Status> button again.
Clicking on a <Limit Range> Button expands the graphical display to show that particular Frequency and
Limit Range.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 19

Summary Panel

Summary Panel
The Summary Panel provides the summary results for the most recent NDT/RI inspections.

<View Summary Counts>: This toggle button, , is used to hide and show the
summary counts.
<Reset Summary Counts>: This button, , resets the summary counts to zero.

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Graphical Display
Limit Range
The Graph displays the results of a strike. The acceptance limit regions are shaded in green;
failure limit regions are shaded red.

Graph Displaying Three Acceptance Limit Regions

The <Limit> buttons in the Status Panel control the Limit display. Click on a <Limit> button to show a
specific Limit Range and Limit Band.
Click to return to full view.

Click to see Limit Range

for this Limit Band

Limit Band

Limit Range
Manipulating the Graphical Display

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 21

Modifying Limits from the Main Window.
Add Limit Band: Using your mouse, right click on the channel of interest and select “add a limit.” The
new limit will be placed in the middle of the frequency range. Move it to the desired location. See Moving
acceptance area below.
Limits added in this manner will always be green acceptance limits.
To add red failure limits, use the Limits screen of the ZonicBook Configuration Menu
(accessible under the Edit menu by clicking on ZonicBook).

Remove Limit Band: Using your mouse, right click on the spectral band icon you want to remove and
select “delete limit.”
Increase/decrease Limit Band: Using your mouse, right-click on the edge of the green acceptance
(or red failure) area. You’ll see a left & right pointing arrow. While continuing to press the right mouse
button you can drag the edge of the limits across the x-axis. A small pink box displays the current location
of the mouse. When you move the edge of an acceptance limit, the range will move accordingly.
Moving Acceptance Area: Using your mouse, right-click anywhere within the green acceptance
(or red failure) area. You’ll see a cross. While continuing to press the right mouse button you can drag the
whole acceptance area across the x-axis. A small pink box displays the current location of the mouse.
Increase/decrease Amplitude Band: Using your mouse, right-click on the top or bottom edge of the green
acceptance (or red failure) area. You’ll see an up & down pointing arrow. While continuing to press the
right mouse button, you can drag the edge of the limits across the y-axis. A small pink box displays the
current location of the mouse.
Decrease Limit Range: Using your mouse, right-click on the edge of the expanded plot. You’ll see a left
and right pointing arrow. While continuing to press the right mouse button drag the edge of the plot across
the x-axis. A small pink box displays the current location of the mouse.

Magnifying Areas on Graph

X-axis: Hold down the Ctrl key while you click and drag the mouse across the area of interest.
Y-axis: Hold down the Alt key while you click and drag the mouse across the area of interest.
Both axes: Hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys while you click and drag the mouse around the area of
interest.

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File Menu
New Project
When you select New Project, the “Save As” window opens. If you already have a project defined, it will
open to the folder where that project is saved. You can create the new project here, or you can create a new
folder in which to save your project.

Save As Dialog
1. Select New Project on the File menu.
2. Find the folder in which to save this project, or create and name a new folder.
3. Type a file name (including the extension).
4. Click the <Save> button.
Open Project
The Open Project command, opens the “Open” window.

Open Project Dialog

1. Select Open Project on the File menu.
2. Find the folder in which your project was saved.
3. Click the <Open> button.

If you have an older EZ-NDT/RI project with multiple files (i.e., files with extensions “.ndt1”,
“.ndt2”, etc.), they will be combined into one file (with a “.ndt” extension) once the latest version of
the EZ-NDT/RI.exe is used to open the old “.ndt1” file.

Save Project
This menu item save the current state of your project.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 23

Save As...
This menu item opens the Save As window. Enter a new path and file name for this project. Use this
command to save setup time on a new project if it is very similar to a current or older project.

Save As Dialog

Start/Stop Acquisition
Use this command to start or to stop data acquisition. You can also issue this command by pressing the F5
key.

Erase History File

Erase History File Prompt

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This menu item will PERMANENTLY erase all data stored in the history file.
You will be asked to confirm your action. Once you have confirmed the Warning
message, there is no way to retrieve the data.

Print
The Print command prints the Main window.

Exit
Quits the NDT/RI application. This can be performed only when the User level is Manager.

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Edit Menu
ZonicBook
This menu option is only available at Level 3 operation AND when Data Acquisition is
OFF.

The ZonicBook Configuration window includes four Tabs. The “Channels” Tab allows you to define the
input channels. The “Acquisition” Tab defines the data acquisition setup. The “Limits” Tab allows you to
specify the acceptance criteria. The Automation Tab allows for output to the eZ-NDT/RI Automation
Module. This window always opens with the channels tab active.
After you create a new eZ-NDT/RI Project, you may need to modify the configuration, select “ZonicBook”
on the Config. Menu. The ZonicBook Configuration window will open.

Normally the configuration settings defined during the feasibility study are used.
Please do not deviate from these unless you are an advanced technician.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 25

Acquisition Tab
Use this panel to configure the ZonicBook’s Acquisition parameters.

ZonicBook Configuration Acquisition Tab

Company: Enter your Company Name. This label is displayed in the upper left portion of
the main graphics window and on all data reports.
Part Number: Enter the Part Number for this eZ-NDT/RI Project. This label is displayed in
the upper left portion of the main graphics window and on all data reports.
History File Size: Enter the desired History File Size. The history file is a FIFO file. This value is
the size of this file. The total amount of required hard disk space for the
requested file size is displayed below the History File Size data entry box.
The amount of disk space required cannot exceed 2.1 gigabytes.
Data is stored to the history file after each NDT/RI analysis.
Block Size: Select the desired Block size. This value is the number of samples per block of
data. For example, a 2048 Block size contains 2048 data samples and will
produce an 800 line spectrum. A larger Block size will provide you with greater
data resolution. However, it takes longer to collect a block of data.
Analysis Frequency: Select the desired Analysis Frequency. This value is the maximum frequency of
interest. The sampling rate will be 2.56 times the analysis frequency. Verify
the maximum frequency response of your probes. Typically, the analysis
frequency will be 20 KHz. [Default: 20 KHz.]
Number of Averages: Select the desired Number of Averages. This value is the number of data blocks
used in the NDT/RI analysis. Typically, the number of averages is set to one.
y-Axis Scaling: Select either EU Amplitude or dB.
Calculate: The Calculation Mode determines whether Spectrum or FRF mode will be used.
FRF mode is generally preferred for getting data from multiple parts quickly;
Spectrum mode should be used for small numbers of parts, or slower
acquisitions.
Number of Flashes: The number of times the results of each test will flash on the screen.

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Channels Tab
Use this panel to configure each input signal for your project. Set the values for each channel attribute.
Repeat for each channel.
Double click in a cell to edit its value. Use the scroll bar to view the entire table. You can copy the
attributes of one channel to another by holding down the Shift Key and clicking the desired channel.

ZonicBook Configuration Channels Tab

No.: Select the Channel button representing the channel you are setting up.
Type: Select the instrument Type on the pull down menu. Types include Force, Response, and
Unused. You must have 1 Force Channel and 1 or more Response Channels.
[Default: Channel 1 is the Force channel; channel 2 is the Response channel;
channels 3 through 8 are unused.]

Configure the Dip Switches located under the ZonicBook Input Module for each probe.
Typically, Hammers, Microphones, and Accelerometers are Single Ended,
AC Coupled, and ICP On.

Name: Enter a Name label for the channel. Something as simple as Trigger or Response is
okay.
Min/Max/Units Enter the instrument Minimum in engineering units, the instrument Maximum in
(Range): engineering units, and the engineering Units for the channel.
[Default: Force Units are lbf (pounds force) for modal hammers; G’s for
accelerometers; and Pa for microphones.]
Full Scale Select the maximum Full Scale Voltage expected for the instrument. Erroneous results
Voltage: will occur if you select a voltage value that is less than the actual input voltage.
mV/Unit Enter the instrument’s input Sensitivity. Typical accelerometers have a sensitivity of
(Sensitivity): 100 mV per g; microphones have 25 mV per Pa; and hammers have 1 mV per lbf.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 27

Trigger Level This value is the percentage of the full scale voltage at which the force (hammer)
Percentage: signal must reach before it is recognized as a trigger event. Each trigger event results
in a test inspection. For example, if the FSV for the instrument is 1.000 V and the
Trigger Percentage is 10%, eZ-NDT/RI will trigger acquisition when the
Force Input is 0.100 V.
Pre / Post This value defines the start of the data block as a percentage of the block size from -
Trigger 100% to +100 %. A negative value will result in a Pre Trigger. A positive value will
Percentage: result in a Post Trigger. For example, if the value entered is “-10”, a Pre Trigger of
10% of the block size is defined. 10 percent of the data block occurred prior to the
trigger event. For most applications, a Post Trigger is recommended. (+10.)
FFT Window: All measurements using the FFT must take care to avoid potentially serious errors due
to the phenomenon known as “FFT leakage", in which a signal at one frequency
spreads out ("leaks") over a wider frequency range in the FFT spectrum. Intuitively,
leakage arises from cutting out a finite length "window" of data from a longer
continuous signal, causing an apparent discontinuity at the ends of the data block,
which has nothing to do with the actual signal. These "truncation" errors can be
effectively controlled, though not completely eliminated, by multiplying each data
frame by a suitable time-domain weighting-window that smoothly attenuates the data
near the ends of each block, prior to performing the FFT.
Select the desired FFT Window function for the input channel. Your choices are
None, Hanning, Flat top, Exponential, and Force.
• None: Do not apply a window function to the display.
• Hanning: The Hanning window offers a reasonable trade-off of frequency
accuracy versus amplitude accuracy.
• Flat Top: This window has a very low peak amplitude error, and its frequency
resolution is somewhat better. Its side lobes are considerably higher. Its
effective noise bandwidth is still almost twice that of the Hanning window,
therefore this window is used mainly to measure accurate peak amplitudes of
discrete spectral components that usually separated by at least several spectral
lines.
• Exponential: An Exponential weight window is equal to 1.0 at the beginning of
the block and decays exponentially to a smaller value at the end of the block.
Exponential is used only with transient data that is captured with pre-trigger to
assure that the initial values in all data channels are very close to zero.
Exponential can be used with all transient excitation methods in order to force
the signals to decay close to zero, even if the block length is not sufficient to
capture all of the naturally occurring response. If the data decays naturally to a
low amplitude within the block, so that leakage is not significant, exponential
windowing can improve the signal-to-noise ratio by giving reduced weight to
the very low-amplitude data at the end of the block.
• Force: This is a rectangular function that helps to ensure a consistent force is
applied to each part.

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Channel Tabs- Edit Menu
Set Defaults: This menu item will return the channel configuration to the values pre-set at the
factory.
Copy Channel: This menu item copies the configuration of a channel into memory. Use the Paste
Channel the values to another channel.
Paste Channel: This menu item pastes to a select channel the configuration of a channel that was
previously copied with the Copy Channel menu item.
Fill Down: This menu item copies the highlighted cell down to all active cells below it.
Fill Up: This menu item copies the highlighted cell up to all active cells above it.

If the selected cell is a response channel and a force channel is above or below it, the
force channel configuration will be overwritten.

Zero All: This menu item clears the entire configuration grid.
Zero Row: This menu item clears the row in which a selected cell resides. If no cell is selected,
the top row is cleared.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-NDT/RI, pg. 29

Limits Tab
Use this panel to configure the limit criteria for each input signal. You can define up to 10 limit ranges per
response channel. Select the channel of interest; then define the range and limit values. Repeat for each
range and response channel. Copy attributes of one range to another using options on the Edit menu.

ZonicBook Limits Tab

No.: The Channel number.

Instrument: This is the response channel for which you will be setting limits. Typically
there is only one Response Channel.
Bin: For each significant peak you wish to monitor there should be a bin with a
defined range and limits.
Range Low/High: Enter the upper and lower frequency range. eZ-NDT/RI will find the
maximum peak within this frequency range.
Limit Low/High: Enter the upper and lower limits range.
For a green limit: if the frequency of the maximum spectral peak for the
frequency range is within the Limits range, the part passes.
For a red limit: if the frequency of the maximum spectral peak for the
frequency range is within the Limits range, the part fails.
Units: Select Frequency-(Hz) or Time-(sec) based limit checking. Typically
Frequency is used.
Amplitude Low/High: Enter the upper and lower Amplitude Range.
For a green limit: if the amplitude of the maximum spectral peak for the
frequency range is within the amplitude range, the part passes.
For a red limit: if the amplitude of the maximum spectral peak for the
frequency range is within the amplitude range, the part fails.
Green/Red Defines whether the limit you are setting will be a green “pass” limit or a red
“fail” limit.

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Limits Tab - Edit Menu
Set Defaults: This command returns the channel configuration to the values pre-set at the factory.
Copy Channel: This command copies the configuration of a channel into memory. Use the Paste
Channel command to paste the values to another channel.
Paste Channel: This command pastes to a select channel the configuration of a channel previously
copied with the Copy Channel menu item.
Fill Down: This command copies the highlighted cell to all active cell below.
Fill Up: This command copies the highlighted cell to all active cells above.

If the selected cell is a response channel and a force channel is above or below it, the
force channel configuration will be overwritten.

Zero All: This command clears the entire configuration grid.

Zero Row: This command clears the row in which a selected cell resides. If no cell is selected, the
top row is cleared.

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Automation Tab

ZonicBook Automation Tab

Use this panel to configure the responses of your eZ-NDT/RI Automation Module. This device will allow
you to have relay switches open and close based on the results of each test. You can use up to four relays.
The color of the response channel indicates the pass (green)/fail (red) status of the part. If the response
channel relay is normally open (green) when a part passes inspection the relay will remain open. On the
other hand, if the response channel relay is normally open and a part fails, the relay will close for the
duration specified by the time; and then it will reopen.
Additionally, you can have the system count the number of consecutive fails and change the relay status
when a specified number of consecutive failures is reached.
Relays can be manually triggered in the Relay Output panel of the Main window by clicking on a
Relay Icon.

Communication Panel
The following conditions must be met for proper output of each device.
Device: The Output Relay module (currently 1).
COM Port: Select the COM Port that the output Relay module is connected to.

Relay Output Panel

Relay button: The number of the relay. Up to 4 can be used.
Click on this button to activate or deactivate the relay.
Green = ON/activated, Red = OFF/deactivated.
buttons: Sets the default state (normal operating state) of the relay.
= Normally Open and = Normally Closed.
Timer: The amount of time required for a part to pass through the open gate.

When you click the <Save> button, any of the unchecked check boxes for relay channels
will close and stay closed until the condition is met for that relay channel. If you have
something that will actuate when the channel closes, it will do so as soon as you click the
<Save> button.

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Response Channel State Panel
Shows the pass (green) / fail (red) status of the part when the relay switch is in its normal state.

Consecutive Panel
On/Off: Activates the “Consecutive Failures” counter.
Number: The number of consecutive failures required to change the relay status.

How Automation Relays work

When the result of the part is equal to the result indicated by the Response Channel button, the operating
state of the relay (indicated by the buttons) changed and a signal is sent to the relay switch.

Conversely, when the result of the part does not equal the result indicated by the Response Channel button,
the state remains unchanged and no signal is sent to the relay switch.

Example of Automation Relay

Example Scenario: You want all tested parts (good and bad) automatically sent on a conveyor to the next
process. Good parts go to finishing. Bad parts go to re-work.
In the event if there is any type of failure with the relay switch, you don’t want bad parts misdirected to
finishing. Therefore you should set up the conveyor so that the gate for the good parts is closed and only
opens when a part passes.
This means that the relay switch is normally open (no current). A good part activates the relay switch and
opens the gate. A bad part does nothing to the relay and proceeds on to rework. See the above diagram.
In the Automation Setup Panel, you would make the following choices.
Relay: Green
buttons: , Normally Open

Response Channel: 2
Timer: (Amount of time required for a part to pass through the open gate.)

Reset Summary Counts

Resets the summary count to zero. This has no effect on the history file.

Copy Window
This option copies the current window so it can be pasted into another application such as Microsoft Word
or Excel.

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Load Graphic Picture
When documentation is required for your project a picture of the part being tested is useful. If you have a
picture of your part, select this command to place it in the upper right corner of the main window.

Remove Graphic Picture

This command removes the graphic from the main window. This is only active if a graphic has been
loaded.

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Report Menu
eZ-NDT/RI generates four reports.

Generate a Production Report

The Production report contains the overall NDT inspection results for the specified time period. To
generate a Production report:

eZ-NDT Production Report Dialog

1. Select Production... on the Report menu.

2. The production report dialog is displayed.
3. Select whether you would like to generate a Summary or Detailed production report by clicking on
the appropriate radio button.
4. Select the number of records to be included in your report by dragging the arrows up/down the scale.
5. Press the Okay button.
6. A save file dialog box will open.
7. Type a name your report file in the filename data entry box. Use a unique name for each report.
8. Click the Save button.
After generating the report, eZ-NDT/RI automatically opens the text file in Windows NotePad or WordPad.

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Summary...
The Summary Report contains the overall NDT/RI inspection results for the specified time period.
Statistical information is shown at the bottom of the report. The serial number and inspector name are also
listed.
eZ-NDT/RI v.5.0.43
Project Path: C:\PROGRAM FILES\ZONIC\EZ-NDT\ndt
Summary Report: 25-Oct-2001 08:57:03
Requested Range: 25-Oct-2001 08:50:01 - 25-Oct-2001 08:54:20

Company Name: Your Company Name

Part No.: Your P/N...

25-Oct-2001 08:50:01 FAILED

25-Oct-2001 08:50:05 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:50:10 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:10 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:11 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:13 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:14 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:15 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:18 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:35 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:36 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:39 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:44 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:48 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:52 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:53:54 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:54:04 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:54:06 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:54:18 FAILED
25-Oct-2001 08:54:20 FAILED

TOTAL PASSED: 0
AVERAGE PASSED: 0.00%
STD DEV PASSED:

TOTAL FAILED: 20
AVERAGE FAILED: 100.00%
STD DEV FAILED:

TOTAL: 20
AVERAGE TOTAL: 100%
STD DEV TOTAL:

eZ-NDT/RI Summary Report

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Detailed...
The Detailed Report, in addition to the information contained in the summary report, provides the measured
frequency and amplitude peak for each spectral band for each response channel.
eZ-NDT/RI v.5.0.43
Project Path: C:\PROGRAM FILES\ZONIC\EZ-NDT\ndt
Detailed Report: 25-Oct-2001 08:56:43
Requested Range: 25-Oct-2001 08:50:01 - 25-Oct-2001 08:54:20

Company Name: Your Company Name

Part No.: Your P/N...

25-Oct-2001 08:50:01 FAILED Ch 02 F 1031.3 .00018 F 4056.3 .00006 F 7818.8 .00005 F

10044. .00003
25-Oct-2001 08:50:05 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00019 F 4481.3 .00005 F 8131.3 .00004 F
12181. .00003
25-Oct-2001 08:50:10 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00018 F 4556.3 .00006 F 8975.0 .00004 F
10806. .00004
25-Oct-2001 08:53:10 FAILED Ch 02 F 1625.0 .00017 F 4700.0 .00006 F 7443.8 .00004 F
10688. .00003
25-Oct-2001 08:53:11 FAILED Ch 02 F 1131.3 .00018 F 5018.8 .00005 F 7450.0 .00004 F
12125. .00003
25-Oct-2001 08:53:13 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00020 F 4381.3 .00006 P 8243.8 .00005 F
10531. .00004
25-Oct-2001 08:53:14 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00015 F 4037.5 .00006 F 9268.8 .00004 P
11375. .00004
25-Oct-2001 08:53:15 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00015 F 4318.8 .00005 F 8025.0 .00004 F
10463. .00004
25-Oct-2001 08:53:18 FAILED Ch 02 F 1131.3 .00018 P 5250.0 .00005 F 9256.3 .00004 F
10769. .00004
25-Oct-2001 08:53:35 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00016 F 4481.3 .00006 F 8056.3 .00005 F
10119. .00004
25-Oct-2001 08:53:36 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00018 F 4006.3 .00006 F 7137.5 .00004 F
10350. .00003
25-Oct-2001 08:53:39 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00018 F 4318.8 .00005 F 9987.5 .00004 F
10794. .00004
25-Oct-2001 08:53:44 FAILED Ch 02 F 1131.3 .00019 F 4481.3 .00006 F 8987.5 .00004 F
10119. .00003
25-Oct-2001 08:53:48 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00018 F 4981.3 .00006 F 7381.3 .00005 F
10756. .00005
25-Oct-2001 08:53:52 FAILED Ch 02 F 1131.3 .00018 P 5550.0 .00005 F 7493.8 .00004 P
11644. .00003
25-Oct-2001 08:53:54 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00018 F 4381.3 .00006 F 7043.8 .00004 F
12156. .00004
25-Oct-2001 08:54:04 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00018 F 4718.8 .00005 F 7018.8 .00005 F
11094. .00004
25-Oct-2001 08:54:06 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00017 F 4306.3 .00004 F 7350.0 .00004 F
11094. .00004
25-Oct-2001 08:54:18 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00017 F 4381.3 .00006 F 9600.0 .00004 F
9987.5 .00003
25-Oct-2001 08:54:20 FAILED Ch 02 F 1231.3 .00017 F 4381.3 .00006 F 7112.5 .00004 F
12006. .00003

TOTAL PASSED: 0 Ch 02 0 2 1 2
AVERAGE PASSED: 0.00% Ch 02 0.00 0.00 5400.0 .00005 8243.8 .00005
11509. .00003
STD DEV PASSED: Ch 02 0.00 0.00 150.00 11.1E-07 0.00 0.00
134.38 25.6E-07

TOTAL FAILED: 20 Ch 02 20 18 19 18
AVERAGE FAILED: 100.00% Ch 02 1220.9 .00018 4443.8 .00006 8080.9 .00004
10893. .00004
STD DEV FAILED: Ch 02 107.91 .00001 273.87 59.9E-07 935.71 35.7E-07
727.93 45.1E-07

TOTAL: 20 Ch 02 20 20 20 20
AVERAGE TOTAL: 100% Ch 02 1220.9 .00018 4539.4 .00005 8089.1 .00004
10955. .00004
STD DEV TOTAL: Ch 02 107.91 .00001 389.94 62.0E-07 912.71 35.7E-07
716.14 43.8E-07

eZ-NDT/RI Detailed Report

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Plot Data…
The Plot Data report generates a list of all the data points (using x and y coordinates) that are displayed on
the graph. To generate a Plot Data report:
1. Select Plot Data... on the Report menu.
2. A save file dialog box will open.
3. Type a name your report file in the filename data entry box. Use a unique name for each report.
4. Click the Save button.
After generating the report, eZ-NDT/RI automatically opens the text file in Windows NotePad or WordPad.

Configuration...
The Configuration Report is a comprehensive listing of the project’s parameters. It is a text file that can be
saved and included with project documentation.

1. Select Configuration Settings... on the Report menu.

2. A save dialog will open.
3. Type a name your report file in the filename data entry box. Use a unique name for each report.
4. Click the Save button.

After it is generated, eZ-NDT/RI will automatically open the report using Windows NotePad or WordPad.

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User Menu
Enter Password
Enter a Password for Level 3 (Manager). This password allows you to “password protect” your NDT/RI
project.

Enter Password Dialog

Change Password

Edit Password Dialog

Change User Levels

Remember your Level 3 password. If you go to Level 1 (Inspector), you will need the
password to return to Level 3 (Manager).

The current User Level is displayed in the lower portion of the Acquisition panel. There are 3 User Levels.
Level 3 (Manager) allows you complete access to all eZ-NDT/RI features. Level 1 (Inspector) enables
minimal features. Typically you would use this feature if you have concerns regarding unauthorized access
to your eZ-NDT/RI Projects while the system is unattended. Use the User pull down menu to modify the
security access level and Level 3 password.

Help Menu
What’s This Help
When you use this menu item, your cursor changes to a question mark, “?.” Click on an eZ-NDT/RI panel
or screen with this cursor for a brief explanation of the selected item.

About
This menu item tells you the version of eZ-NDT/RI you are running, and your system configuration.

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Additional Notes
Here is a list of common suggestions for you to use eZ-NDT/RI more effectively.

1. It will save you time, if you modify the NDT/RI project in the executable’s directory to match your
standard configuration. Whenever you create a New Project, this project is the configuration
template that is copied into your new project.
2. Make sure your ZonicBook Dip Switches are configured correctly.
(Typically: Single Ended, AC coupled, and ICP ON.)
3. Use a standard channel location convention for your Force and Response channels.
(Typically: Force is channel 1 and Response is channel 2.)
4. If you aren’t getting a Trigger after you strike the part, verify the Force channel’s FSV and
Trigger Level Percentage.
5. A negative Pre / Post Trigger percentage will result in FRF calculations and limit checking. A
positive Pre / Post Trigger percentage will use auto spectrum. Generally, you should use a positive
Pre / Post Trigger percentage.
6. Some older versions of eZ-NDT/RI created multiple project files (i.e., files with extensions “.ndt1”,
“.ndt2”, etc.). If you wish to open an older file with newer versions of eZ-NDT/RI which use only
one file, simply open the old “.ndt1” file. This old project will automatically be converted to a single
file with a “.ndt” extension.
7. If for some reason, you have an error where eZ-NDT/RI does not start. You can work around
the problem by deleting the file, “ndt.ini,” located in the executable’s directory. This file identifies
the last Project opened. You can delete this file without affecting your data. Try reopening the last
project.
8. If you still experience problems. Please send an email to [email protected].

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Setting Limits 5
Limits are defined frequency and amplitude ranges (where the resonances of a part will peak) across the
x-axis. In our example, we impacted several known good parts and captured a sample resonance in the
following display. We then placed cursors at the peaks we thought were significant. These same peaks
may change in amplitude or shift frequency if a part is bad. Please note that significant peaks are not
always the ones with the most amplitude. In fact, some of the peaks at lower amplitudes can be very
significant because when they are below a certain amplitude it indicates that the part is “bad.”

Significant Peaks
Now that we know where the peaks are located, we can set the limit range in which they will appear.
Use the cursor values listed to the right of the plot to help you determine where frequency and
limit ranges should be set.

Note that the first cursor is at 4250 and that there is another peak at approximately 4800, which we did not
mark with a cursor. However, if a part is bad, that peak may shift down in frequency. Therefore, when
setting our “good” limit, we must make sure that we set it low enough so that the resonance shift of the
“bad” peak doesn’t create a peak within our “good” limits.
In our example we set the frequency range from 4050 to 4450 and the frequency limits between 4150 and
4350. Remember our “good” peak should be around 4250.

Setting Limits using Significant Peaks

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eZ-Balance User’s Manual
ZonicBook Software for Machine Balancing

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Specifications and Calibration

1 - Introduction Vibration Data Display Window …… 16

Balance Weights Window …… 17
What is eZ-Balance? …… 1
File Menu …… 18
Overview of the Balance Job …… 1 New eZ-Balance File …… 18
Connecting The ZonicBook for Online Open eZ-Balance File …… 18
Acquisition …… 2 Save eZ-Balance File …… 18
Balance Job Check List …… 2 Save Snapshot …… 18
Save Runout …… 18
Print Screen …… 18
2 - A Balancing Project Exit …… 18
Edit Menu …… 19
1. Start eZ-Balance …… 3 ZonicBook …… 19
2. Create a New Job …… 4 Acquisition Tab …… 19
3. Modifying the ZonicBook Setup for Input Channels Tab …… 20
On-line Balancing …… 5 Input Channel Tab - Edit Menu …… 21
ZonicBook Setup Acquisition Tab …… 5 Load Machine Graphic …… 21
ZonicBook Setup Channels Tab …… 6 Remove Machine Graphic …… 22
Balance Toolkit …… 22
4. Input Initial Vibration Data …… 6 Trial Wt Calc Tab …… 22
Control Window …… 6 Split Weights Tab …… 23
Polar Display …… 7 Resolving Weights Tab …… 24
On-line …… 7 Chord-Angle Arc Tab …… 24
Off-line …… 8 Runout Subtract Tab …… 25
Centrifugal Force Tab …… 26
5. Add Balance Weights …… 9 Unbalance Tolerance Tab …… 27
6. Input Data for Trial Run Balancing …… 9 Stock Weights Tab …… 28
7. Calculate a Solution …… 10 Drill Bit Weight Tab …… 29
Arc Weight Tab …… 30
8. Add Solution Weights to the Balance Copy Display Window …… 30
Plane …… 11 Report Menu …… 31
9. Acquire Trim Run Vibration Data …… 11 Balance Results …… 31
Balance Configuration …… 32
3 - Windows and Menus Acquisition Menu …… 32
Start / Stop Acquisition …… 32
The Main Window …… 13 Pause / Continue ACQ …… 32
Task Bar …… 14 Control Menu …… 32
ZonicBook On/Off Switch …… 14 Clear All Runs …… 32
Pause/Continue Button …… 14 Clear Current Run …… 32
Snapshot Button …… 14 Save Current Run …… 33
Save Runout Compensation Button …… 14 Begin Next Run …… 33
Apply Runout Compensation Button …… 14 Calc Balance Solution …… 33
Add Vibration Plot Window …… 14 Add Sol Wts to Bal Plane …… 33
Add Balance Weights Window …… 14 Window Menu …… 33
Show Comments Window …… 14 Add Vib Plot Window …… 33
Show Machine Graphics Window …… 14 Add Bal Weights Window …… 34
Balance Toolkit …… 15 Show Control Window …… 34
Analyzer Status …… 15 Show Machine Graphic …… 35
Control Window …… 15 Show Comments …… 35
Cascade …… 35
Tile Horizontal …… 35
Tile Vertical …… 35
Tips and Tricks …… 36

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Introduction 1
What is eZ-Balance? …… 1
Overview of the Balance Job …… 1
Connecting The ZonicBook for Online Acquisition …… 2
Balance Job Check List …… 2

What is eZ-Balance?
eZ-Balance is a multi-plane balance software package, that will compute the optimal balance weights and
locations based on vibration data. This data can either be collected by the ZonicBook FFT Analyzer or
entered manually. You can configure eZ-Balance to have from 1 to 7 balance planes.
The setup includes 1 tach input channel and from 1 to 7 response channels. Accelerometer, Velocity, and
Displacement probes are examples of Response Channels.
You can interactively review the vibration data and balance results in graphical format. A balance toolkit is
provided for typical balance calculations, such as splitting weights.

Overview of the Balance Job

Each balance “job” in eZ-Balance is unique.
For example, if you have 2 motor driven fans, 201 and 202, you have 2 separate eZ-Balance Jobs, one for
each machine.
Each eZ-Balance Job has its own set of configuration and data files that can be stored and later retrieved.
Each time you create a new eZ-Balance Job, the Job Template configuration is copied to the new
eZ-Balance Job. The defaults are suitable for most balance jobs.
After you have configured your eZ-Balance Job, you are ready to begin the Balancing Process. You need
to collect vibration data at several machine conditions (runs). These runs include the initial run, the trial
run(s), and the optional trim run. The initial run is the machine’s condition prior to any balance efforts.
The trial run(s) measure the vibration effect of adding trial weights to the balance plane. Lastly, the
optional trim run measures the final result of your balance efforts. The number of trial runs is equal to the
number of balance planes.
Vibration data is the vibration amplitude and phase measured at the machine’s running speed (frequency).
These values are commonly referred to as the first order amplitude and phase. The vibration data can be
either automatically measured using the ZonicBook FFT Analyzer or entered manually using the keyboard.
Enter the trial weight and location values prior to each trial run.
The Control window identifies where you are in the balance process. After the trial runs have been
completed, you then request eZ-Balance to compute a balance solution.

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Connecting The ZonicBook for Online Acquisition
Reference Note:
If necessary, refer to the ZonicBook Getting Started User’s Manual for information
regarding the following:
➣ Software Installation
➣ System Requirements
➣ Hardware Setup
➣ Driver Installation

If you are using the ZonicBook Analyzer to capture data for your balance job, connect your analog input
signals to the ZonicBook’s BNC inputs. Configure the Dip Switches as needed. Typically, proximity and
DC proportional signals should be DC coupled; and Accelerometer, Velocity, and Tach signals should be
AC coupled.
Proximity: SE(single ended) DC ICP off
Accelerometer/*Velocity: SE AC ICP on
Tach: SE AC ICP off
*Velocity can be either ICP on/off depending on the instrument being used.

Balance Job Check List

Determine method for using eZ-Balance (online with a ZonicBook or offline).
If online, start the ZonicBook, verifying all connections and hardware settings.
1. Start eZ-Balance.
2. Create a New eZ-Balance File, or Open a previously saved one using the File Menu options.
3. If you are working online, modify the ZonicBook Configuration via the Edit Menu.
4. Acquire Vibration Data using the ZonicBook or Enter Data Manually for the Initial Run.
5. Add balance weight.
6. Acquire Vibration Data using the ZonicBook or Enter Data Manually for the Trial Run.
7. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for each plane.
8. Calculate a solution.
9. Add Solution Weights to Balance Plane
10. Acquire Trim Run Vibration Data

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A Balancing Project 2
1. Start eZ-Balance …… 3 4. Input Initial Vibration
2. Create a New Job …… 4 Data …… 6
Control Window …… 6
3. Modifying the ZonicBook Setup for
Polar Display …… 7
On-line Balancing …… 5 On-line …… 7
ZonicBook Setup Acquisition Tab …… 5 Off-line …… 8
ZonicBook Setup Channels Tab …… 6
5. Add Balance Weights …… 9
6. Input Data for Trial Run
Balancing …… 9
7. Calculate a Solution …… 10
8. Add Solution Weights to the Balance
Plane …… 11
9. Acquire Trim Run Vibration
Data …… 11

1. Start eZ-Balance
To run eZ-Balance, double-click the eZ-Balance icon or use your Windows desktop Start button to navigate
to the program file.
The first time you run eZ-Balance, the Registration Form will open. You must enter this information for
eZ-Balance to operate.
The Password accompanies the CD-ROM or in an email if you downloaded eZ-Balance from the Web
Site. You will not have to re-enter this information again, unless you upgrade to a newer version, or if you
reinstall eZ-Balance.

Registration Form

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After you click OK on the Registration Form the eZ-Balance Main window open.
This window contains a set of windows you will use interactively during your balancing project.

Main Window

2. Create a New Job

1. On the File Menu, select New eZ-Balance File to open the Save As dialog window.

Save As Dialog
Select or create a folder for your eZ-Balance Project.

We recommend you store all jobs in a separate “Jobs” folder. This allows for easier file
maintenance.

2. Enter the name for the eZ-Balance Project.

3. Click the <Save> button to create the new project.

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The first time eZ-Balance runs, it automatically loads the default configuration parameters into a
“Job Template.” This information is located in the Windows directory where you installed eZ-Balance.
Each “eZ-Balance Job” has its own file with the .ezb extension.

3. Modifying the ZonicBook Setup for On-line Balancing

After you create a new eZ-Balance Job, you need to verify that the default setup is valid for your job. For
many jobs there is no need to modify the default setup. To modify the Acquisition and Input Channels
parameters, select ZonicBook on the Edit menu.
These menu options are not available if Data Acquisition is on.

ZonicBook Setup Acquisition Tab

Use this panel to configure the ZonicBook’s Acquisition parameters for your eZ-Balance Job. If you make
any changes, click the <Save> button.

Balance Configuration Acquisition Tab

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ZonicBook Setup Channels Tab
Use this panel to configure each channel for your balance job. Select a channel then set the values for each
attribute. Repeat for each channel. [Defaults: Channel 1 is the Tach, Channel 2 is the Accelerometer.
Channels 3 through 8 are unused (not set up).

Balance Configuration Input Channels Tab

4. Input Initial Vibration Data

Balance Data can be acquired with the ZonicBook analyzer (on-line), or it can be entered manually (off-line).

Control Window
Use the Control window to keep track of the balance project’s tasks. After each step is completed an asterisk is shown
next to the step number.

Vibration data acquired

or manually entered

Control Window

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Polar Display
Note: The data in the graphics are for presentation only and do not represent a real balancing
project.
On-line
Before acquiring vibration data, verify that your ZonicBook is properly connected and
configured. See the ZonicBook Getting Started manual.

Polar Display Window

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Press the Toggle Switch in the Analyzer panel to enable data acquisition.
The Polar Display window displays the measured Speed, Overall, 1x Amp, and 1x Phase values.

Polar Display Table

After the machinery reaches a steady state, press . This logs the vibration data for the current Run.

Off-line
Enter your data into the Vibration Data window.

After entering the vibration data for the initial run, press, .

Control Window

eZ-Balance, pg. 8 10-30-01 ZonicBook

5. Add Balance Weights
View the plotted vibration data and determine where you may need to add balance weights. Add the
weight to your machinery. In the Balance Weights window enter the trial weight amount and the angle
used. Notice how the arrow in the Angle Dial has changed.

Balance Weights Window

6. Input Data for Trial Run Balancing

Control Window

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 9

Use the same method you used in Step 4 to enter Trial Run Vibration data. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for each
Balance Plane. After each step is completed an “*” is shown next to the step number.

Control Window

7. Calculate a Solution
Click the Calc Balance Solution button, .
Note that you now have several pieces of information displayed in the Balance Weights window. In the
Solution area you have the weight and location to place the final correction. You also have the influence
coefficients. Under the table of weights and angles you also have the effective weight and angle.
You can see that another arrow (green) has been added to the Angle Dial.
You can now choose to use a Solution with (Keep) or without (Remove) the weight you added. Select the
radio button of a solution choice to see the values.

Balance Weights Balance Weights

Keep Trial Weights Remove Trial Weights

eZ-Balance, pg. 10 10-30-01 ZonicBook

8. Add Solution Weights to the Balance Plane
At this time you know how much weight to add and the location. If you can’t implement the solution as
given. Click the button to open the toolbox for assistance in various calculations you may need to
complete your balancing project.

9. Acquire Trim Run Vibration Data

The Trim run verifies the Balance solution. To fine-tune the results, repeat the process.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 11

eZ-Balance, pg. 12 10-30-01 ZonicBook
Windows and Menus 3
The Main Window …… 13 Split Weights Tab …… 23
Resolving Weights Tab …… 24
Task Bar …… 14 Chord-Angle Arc Tab …… 24
ZonicBook On/Off Switch …… 14 Runout Subtract Tab …… 25
Pause/Continue Button …… 14 Centrifugal Force Tab …… 26
Snapshot Button …… 14 Unbalance Tolerance Tab …… 27
Save Runout Compensation Button …… 14 Stock Weights Tab …… 28
Drill Bit Weight Tab …… 29
Apply Runout Compensation Button …… 14 Arc Weight Tab …… 30
Add Vibration Plot Window …… 14 Copy Display Window …… 30
Add Balance Weights Window …… 14
Show Comments Window …… 14 Report Menu …… 31
Show Machine Graphics Window …… 14 Balance Results …… 31
Balance Toolkit …… 15 Balance Configuration …… 32
Analyzer Status …… 15 Acquisition Menu …… 32
Control Window …… 15 Start / Stop Acquisition …… 32
Pause / Continue ACQ …… 32
Vibration Data Display Window …… 16
Control Menu …… 32
Balance Weights Window …… 17 Clear All Runs …… 32
File Menu …… 18 Clear Current Run …… 32
New eZ-Balance File …… 18 Save Current Run …… 33
Open eZ-Balance File …… 18 Begin Next Run …… 33
Save eZ-Balance File …… 18 Calc Balance Solution …… 33
Save Snapshot …… 18 Add Sol Wts to Bal Plane …… 33
Save Runout …… 18 Window Menu …… 33
Print Screen …… 18 Add Vib Plot Window …… 33
Exit …… 18 Add Bal Weights Window …… 34
Edit Menu …… 19 Show Control Window …… 34
ZonicBook … …… 19 Show Machine Graphic …… 35
Acquisition Tab …… 19 Show Comments …… 35
Input Channels Tab …… 20 Cascade …… 35
Input Channel Tab - Edit Menu …… 21 Tile Horizontal …… 35
Load Machine Graphic …… 21 Tile Vertical …… 35
Remove Machine Graphic …… 22 Tips and Tricks …… 36
Balance Toolkit …… 22
Trial Wt Calc Tab …… 22

The Main Window

The Main window is comprised of menus, buttons, and windows needed to complete a balancing project.
This chapter covers the menus and windows used in eZ-Balance.
First the windows and icons will be explained followed by the Menu system.

Main Window

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 13

Task Bar

ZonicBook On/Off Switch /

Click the On / Off toggle switch to start and stop data acquisition.
• On = up green toggle switch, .
• Off = down red toggle, .
Pause/Continue Button /
Click the < Pause / Continue > button to temporarily halt data acquisition.
• Red = Paused
• Green = Continued
Snapshot Button
Click the < Snapshot > button to save the current acquisition data to the History file. The History file is
FIFO (first in first out). The number of records in the file is set in the acquisition tab of the ZonicBook
Configuration window.

Save Runout Compensation Button

Click the < Save Runout Compensation > button to save very low speed (ie. 50 to 200 rpm) data. The
purpose of this file is to capture vibrations due to mechanical or electrical defects that are inherent in the
structure (i.e. shaft).

Apply Runout Compensation Button

Click the < Apply Runout Compensation > button when your machinery is running at full speed.

Add Vibration Plot Window

Click the < Add Vibration Plot Window > button to open a plot window that contains vibration data from
a response input channel.

Add Balance Weights Window

Click the < Add Balance Weights Window > button to open a balance plane window. This window is
used to enter the trial weight for each Balance plane.

Show Comments Window

Click the < Show Comments Window > button to open the Comments window. There is space for five
dated comments in this window.

Show Machine Graphics Window

Click the < Show Machine Graphics Window > button to open the Machine Picture window.

eZ-Balance, pg. 14 10-30-01 ZonicBook

Balance Toolkit
Click the < Balance Toolkit > button to open the Balance Toolkit window. The Balance Toolkit contains
utilities for balancing calculations.

Analyzer Status
The adjacent area on the Task Bar displays the status of the ZonicBook analyzer.

Control Window

Control Window
The Control Window controls the balancing project and acts as a visual aid, tracking the project. The six
basic steps to complete a balancing project are listed vertically.
(Note: For mutliplane balancing there are more steps.)
1. The Initial Run data is collected from your unbalanced machine. Enter the vibration data in the data
cells or use the ZonicBook to capture data on-line.
2. Trial Weights are needed to calculate a balance solution. Enter the trial weight(s) and location(s) in
the data cells provided in the Balance Weights window.
3. After the trial weights have been physically added to the machine, run the machine again until it
reaches a steady-state; then capture Trial Run 1 data.
4. eZ-Balance now has enough information to Calculate a Solution.
5. Physically add the Solution Weights to the Balance Planes.
6. To verify your solution perform a Trim Run.

Use the control buttons, , to move through the steps.

Click the Clear All Data button, , to clear all the response data collected for this job.
Click the Clear Last Run button, , to delete the last run when you do not want to accept the data from
that run. This resets the balance job status to the previous run.
Click the Accept Data button, , when the machinery has reached a steady-state and has collected data
on-line. This stores the data for the current run.
You can also manually enter the vibration data for each Run. Click on the desired cell in the table at the
top of the Polar Display window and enter the vibration data. Press Enter to move down to the next cell.
Click the Begin Next Run button, , after you have added trial weights to move to the next run.
Click the Solution button, , to calculate a balance solution. The correction weights and angles needed
for each balance plane are displayed in the Balance Weights window.
The projected response, after all corrections have been made, is displayed in the Polar Display window.
By default, eZ-Balance includes the trial weights in the balance solution. You can optionally calculate a
balance solution without the trial weights by selecting the < Remove > radio button.
Click the Add Solution Weights to all Balance Planes button, , to have eZ-Balance add the solution
weights to the Balance Weights window prior to performing a Trim Run.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 15

Vibration Data Display Window

The channel buttons are set up in the ZonicBook Configuration window;
which is accessed via the Edit menu. The blue and white buttons indicate active response channels. The
blue button is the channel being displayed.
The Plot button controls the plot display type. Click this button to toggle through the following choices:
Polar Plot
Time Plot
Spectrum Plot

The Scale button controls the plot scale type. Click this button to toggle through the following choices:
Auto Scale
Instrument Scale
User Scale

The Format button controls Linear, and Log, for spectrum displays. Click this button to toggle
between the two formats.

Vibration Data Table

The above table contains the vibration data for each balance run. The data can be entered manually,
or collected on-line by the ZonicBook FFT Analyzer.
The data in the table is displayed in the Polar plot.

Polar Plot

eZ-Balance, pg. 16 10-30-01 ZonicBook

Balance Weights Window

Each of the buttons at the top of the window represent a Balance plane. The Blue and White Buttons are
the planes to be balanced. The Blue button is the selected plane.
Any Location allows you to place weights at any angle.
Fixed Location will insert a list of locations in the table. When Fixed Location is selected, you have the
option to select the Start Angle and the Number of Locations.
The table shows the amount of Weight added at a specific Angle.

Engineering Units are not listed in this window. It is up to the user to keep consistent units.

A Red Line in the dial indicates the location of an added weight.

The Blue Arrow in the dial indicates the location of the effective weight.
The Green Arrow in the dial indicates the location of the Final solution.
Select Remove to see the solution without the trial weight, select Keep to see the solution with the trial
weight.
In the Balance Solution area the Weight / Location of the solution is displayed followed by the
Influence Coefficients.
Below the table the Effective Weight and Location of the solution is listed.
Click to Clear All Weight from the table.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 17

File Menu
New eZ-Balance File
Select this menu item to create a new file for your new balance job.

Save As Dialog

Open eZ-Balance File

Select this menu item to open an existing file for your balance job.

Open eZ-Balance File Dialog

Save eZ-Balance File

The Save eZ-Balance File option saves the current state of the project.

Save Snapshot
The Save Snapshot option saves the current record and stores it in the history file.

Save Runout
The Save Runout option saves the Runout data to file.

Print Screen
The Print Screen menu option opens the Print dialog box for your default printer.

Exit
The Exit menu option closes eZ-Balance.

eZ-Balance, pg. 18 10-30-01 ZonicBook

Edit Menu
ZonicBook…
When you select ZonicBook on the Edit menu, the ZonicBook Configuration window opens. This window
has two tabs. Use the Acquisition Tab to set up the acquisition parameters. Use the Input Channels Tab to
set the tach and input channels.

Acquisition Tab
Use this panel to configure the ZonicBook’s Acquisition parameters for your eZ-Balance Job

Balance Configuration Acquisition Tab

Block Size: This value is the number of samples per block of data. For example, a 2048
Block size contains 2048 data samples and will produce an 800 line spectrum.
A larger Block size will provide you with greater data resolution, however, the
larger the Block size, the longer it takes to collect the data.
Analysis Frequency: This value is the maximum frequency of interest. The sampling rate will be
2.56 times the analysis frequency. Verify the maximum frequency response of
your probes. Typically, the analysis frequency will be 500 to 2000 KHz.
If you have a Tach signal, your Analysis Frequency should be a higher multiple
of the maximum rotating speed. Typically, this multiple is at least 10 times the
rotating frequency.
Number of averages: The averaging function is a rolling buffer that averages the last “n” data blocks.
FFT Window: Options are None, Hanning, Flat Top, or Blackman Harris. Hanning provides
better frequency resolution. Flat Top provides better amplitude resolution.
No. Balance Planes: eZ-Balance can have between 1 and 7 balance planes.
ZonicBook Input Allows the selection of either an 8-Channel or 16-Channel ZonicBook. If a 16-
Module: Channel ZonicBook is selected, only the first 8 channels can be used to acquire
data.
Low Frequency Low frequency cutoff is used to remove the low frequency effects of integration.
Cutoff for Single and All spectral amplitude values below the specified frequency value are set to
Double Integration: zero.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 19

Input Channels Tab
Use this window to configure each ZonicBook input signal for your eZ-Balance Job. For each desired
channel set the values for each attribute.

Balance Configuration Input Channels Tab

Type: This is the type of instrument that will be connected to the selected channel. Instrument Types
include Accelerometer, Velocity, X probe, Y probe, Z probe, and Tach. Make your selection on
the pull down menu. If no instrument will be connected to this channel select “unused.”
You must have 1 Tach Channel and 1 or more Response Channels.

For each probe configure the Dip Switches on the ZonicBook Input Module for the
appropriate channel.
Most accelerometers are Single Ended, AC Coupled, and ICP On. Also, verify the
power source for your transducers.
Refer to the ZonicBook Getting Started User’s Manual

Name: Enter a name, or label, for the selected channel.

Min and Max: Enter the instrument Range: Minimum and Maximum in engineering units.
Units: Select the engineering Units on the pull down menu.
The available selections are based on the Instrument Type you selected.
Full Scale Voltage: Select the maximum Full Scale Voltage expected for the instrument.
Erroneous results will occur if you select a voltage value that is less than the actual
input voltage. If you are unsure of the instrument’s maximum voltage value,
select a high voltage value. (i.e.: 20V)
mV/EU: This is the instrument’s input Sensitivity. Typical accelerometers have a
sensitivity of 100 mV per g; and displacement probes have 200 mV per mil.
For Tach probes enter 1000 mV per Volt.
Integration: Accelerometer and Velocity signals can be integrated. Select the desired
“integration” value. If the signal is acceleration, then single integration results in
velocity, and double integration results in displacement. If the signal is velocity,
then single integration results in displacement.
Int/Units: Select the engineering units to be used after integration from the pull down menu.
Angle: This is the physical angular location of a probe.
Zero degrees is defined to be TDC (+y-axis). The angle value is measured in the
counterclockwise (CCW) direction. Typically viewed from the driver end.
For example, if your proximity probe is located at the 10 o'clock position
(45 degrees) of the bearing housing, the Instrument Angle is 90 degrees.
Instrument angle is used for data display correction.
Gap Volt: The DC gap voltage reference value when the shaft is at rest. DC coupling must
be enabled to measure the DC voltage value.
eZ-Balance, pg. 20 10-30-01 ZonicBook
1xARef and The 1x (first order) Amplitude and Phase values are used for
1xPRef: Runout Compensation on Bode or Polar displays. These values are commonly
known as Slow Roll Compensation values and should be collected during machine
slow roll conditions (i.e.: Speeds < 500 rpm). The values must be between the
Maximum and Minimum EU range.

For Tach Probes, you will need to enter the following information:
Rotation: Select the machine’s Rotation Direction, either CCW (counter-clockwise) or
CW (clockwise) on the pull down menu. The rotation direction is typically
viewed from the driver end. Rotation direction is used for data display correction.
Trig/Rev: Enter the number of tach trigger pulses per shaft revolution. This number must
be 1 for all Balance Jobs. Phase can not be calculated if the number of trigger
pulses is greater than 1.
Trig Dir: Select the tach’s trigger pulse direction, either Neg(ative) or Pos(itive) on the
pull down menu. Typically this is the direction of the tach signal’s leading edge.
Trigger voltage and direction define the start of a shaft rotation.
A keyway will generate a Negative Tach pulse.
Trig Volt: The tach’s Trigger Voltage number must be less than the tach’s FSV. A tach
pulse is recognized when the tach signal exceeds the trigger voltage in the trigger
direction specified. Trigger voltage and direction define the start of a shaft
rotation. Typical Tach signals will generate at least a 1 V pulse.

Input Channel Tab - Edit Menu

Set Defaults: Sets instrument’s attributes to the default values, based on the defined instrument
type.
Copy Channel: Copies the channel attributes of the channel where the cursor is currently residing.
Paste Channel: Pastes the copied channel attributes to the channel where the cursor is currently
residing.
Fill Down: Copies the channel attributes of the channel where the cursor is currently residing
and copies them to all succeeding channels that are not marked “unused.”
Fill Up: Copies the channel attributes of the channel where the cursor is currently residing
and copies them to all preceding channels that are not marked “unused.”

Load Machine Graphic

The Load Machine Graphic menu option allows you to insert a .jpg or .bmp file in the Machine Picture
window.
Use standard Microsoft Windows techniques to find your Machine graphic.

Load Machine Graphic Dialog Machine Graphic Panel

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 21

Remove Machine Graphic
Select the Remove Machine Graphic to delete the machine picture from the Machine Picture window.

Balance Toolkit
The Toolkit provides a variety of useful balance calculations. Select the Balance Toolkit option or press
the < Toolkit > button, , located to the left of the plot, to activate the Toolkit.
There are 10 Tabs in the Toolkit. Each Tab accesses a specific balance calculation. Click on the desired
Tab to bring it to the foreground. Throughout the Tabs, you have the option to work in English or Metric
Units. The selection of English or Metric units applies to all Tabs.

Trial Wt Calc Tab

This panel calculates the weight needed to generate a force equal to 10% of the rotor weight given the
rotor radius, weight, and rpm’s.
Find Trial Weight
Enter the rotor radius, weight, and rpm’s.
If the rotor is near resonance, a force equal to 10% of the rotor will have too large of an
effect. If there is past sensitivity data available, it should be used.

eZ-Balance, pg. 22 10-30-01 ZonicBook

Split Weights Tab

Find Split Weights
Sometimes you need to add a weight at a specific angular location, but there is no place to physically
mount the weight. This panel calculates the amount of weight to install at alternate locations, so that the
effect will be equivalent to the original amount of weight required by your calculations.
Spread Angle Method
Enter the amount of weight to be added, the angle closest to the original angular position required by your
calculations, and the spread angle.
Upper/Lower Angles Method
Enter the amount of weight to be added, the desired effect angle that was derived in your original
calculations, the upper angle, and the lower angle.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 23

Resolving Weights Tab

This panel calculates the effect of placing multiple weights at multiple locations.
Enter the weight and angular position (in degrees) of each balancing weight.
A graphical representation of the data entered is displayed to the left with blue circles.
The resultant is displayed as a red circle. The resultant weight and angle are displayed below the clear
and Clear Last buttons.

Chord-Angle Arc Tab

This panel calculates the Chord, Angle, or Arc when the radius and one of three variables is known.
You are prompted to enter the radius and the value of the known variable. For example, if you select
“Angle” from the “Given” menu and "Chord" from the "Find" menu, you will be prompted to enter the
radius and angle. The Chord value is then displayed in the lower right section.

eZ-Balance, pg. 24 10-30-01 ZonicBook

Runout Subtract Tab

Find Compensated Amplitude and Phase
This panel vectorially subtracts the runout measured at low speed from the runout measured at balancing
speed. Runout must be compensated for prior to balancing.
This calculation can also be used to determine the actual amount of vibration that is present in the system.
Enter the amplitude and phase for balancing speed (V1) and slow roll (V2).
Compensated amplitude and phase (V3) are calculated after each data entry.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 25

Centrifugal Force Tab

Find Force
This panel calculates the centrifugal force generated by a weight. This calculation can be used to determine
the expected amount of motion if the radius, unbalance amount, and dynamic stiffness of the structure are
known.
Enter the amount of weight added in ounces or grams, the radius (distance from the center to weight), and
the rotor rpm.

eZ-Balance, pg. 26 10-30-01 ZonicBook

Unbalance Tolerance Tab

This panel calculates the acceptable amount of residual unbalance.
Selecting the Balance Grade
This menu allows you to select from a list of ISO balance grade standards.
When a balance grade is selected, an example of equipment normally associated with the selected grade is
displayed. Select the appropriate balance grade to calculate the acceptable amount of residual unbalance
that will allow a rotor to fall within the ISO balance grade criteria.
Find Unbalance Tolerance
Enter rotor weight and speed.
The Upper Limit for rigid frames and the Lower Limit for flexible frames is displayed at the bottom of the
window.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 27

Stock Weights Tab

Selecting the Stock
This menu allows you to select the stock type. Select flat or round. Note that the graphic below changes
based on your selection.
Find Weight of Stock
This panel calculates stock weight given the length, width/diameter, and thickness of a specified material.
Enter the stock length, width/diameter, and thickness/diameter.
Find Length of Stock
This panel calculates stock length given the weight, width/diameter, and thickness of a specified material.
Enter the stock weight, width/diameter, and thickness/diameter.

eZ-Balance, pg. 28 10-30-01 ZonicBook

Drill Bit Weight Tab

Find Weight
This panel calculates the weight removed by a drill bit for various materials given a specified drill bit
diameter and depth.
Enter the Drill Bit Diameter and the Drill Depth.
Selecting the Material
This menu allows you to select from a list of various materials.
Find Depth
This panel calculates the drill depth needed to remove a specified amount of weight for various materials.
Enter the Drill Bit Diameter and the Weight Removed.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 29

Arc Weight Tab

Effect of Weight Added
This panel calculates the effect of weight added over an arc.
Enter the arc length, weight added, and arc radius.
Find Desired Effect
This panel calculates the weight needed to cause a desired effect.
Enter the desired weight effect, weight radius, and weight per unit length
(desired weight divided by arc length).

Copy Display Window

The Copy Display Window option copy the Main window with all its sub-windows to the clip board. It can
then be pasted into other report applications, such as Microsoft Word.

eZ-Balance, pg. 30 10-30-01 ZonicBook

Report Menu
Balance Results
The Balance Results menu option opens the Save As Menu. Type a name for your report and click the
Save button. A text file of your results is created and saved. The report can be opened with
Microsoft Word or Notepad.

Save As Balance Result Report Balance Result Report

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 31

Balance Configuration
The Balance Configuration menu option opens the Save As Menu. Type a name for your report and click
the Save button. A text file of your configuration is created and saved.

Save As Balance Balance Configuration Report

Configuration Report

Acquisition Menu
Start / Stop Acquisition
You can start and stop acquisition with this menu option or with the On/Off toggle switch / in the
Main window.

Pause / Continue ACQ

You can pause and continue data display with this menu option or with the Pause/Continue toggle
button / in the Main window.

Control Menu
Clear All Runs
The Clear All Runs menu option deletes all the vibration data from the Polar Display window.
You can also click the to clear all runs.

Clear Current Run

The Clear Current Run menu option deletes the current (last entered) vibration data from the Polar Display
window. You can also click to clear the last run.

eZ-Balance, pg. 32 10-30-01 ZonicBook

Save Current Run
Use this menu option to save the current (last) run.

Begin Next Run

Use this menu option to start the next run.

Calc Balance Solution

This menu item calculates the balance solution and displays the information in the Balance Weights
window. You can also click .

Add Sol Wts to Bal Plane

This menu item adds Solution Weights to the Balance Weights window.

Window Menu
Add Vib Plot Window
This menu item opens a Polar Display window each time it is selected.

Polar Display Window

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 33

Add Bal Weights Window

Balance Weight Window

This menu item opens a Balance Weight window each time it is selected.

Show Control Window

This menu item opens the Show Control window.

Control Window

eZ-Balance, pg. 34 10-30-01 ZonicBook

Show Machine Graphic
This menu item open the Machine Picture window.

Machine Graphic Window

Show Comments
This menu item opens the Comments window.

Comments Window

Cascade
This menu item places multiple plot windows (starting from the upper left corner of the screen) slightly
down and to the right of the prior window.

Tile Horizontal
This menu item Tiles multiple plot windows across the screen.

Tile Vertical
This menu item tiles multiple plot window from the top to the bottom of the screen.

ZonicBook 10-30-01 eZ-Balance, pg. 35

Tips and Tricks
Here is a list of common suggestions for you to use eZ-Balance more effectively.
1. It will save time, if you modify the eZ-Balance Job in the executable’s directory to match your
standard configuration. This is the Job Template. Whenever you create a New Job, the Job
Template is copied into your new Job.
2. Make sure your ZonicBook Dip Switches are configured correctly.
3. Use a standard channel location convention for your Tach and Response channels. (Typically: Tach
is channel 1 and Response channels are 2 through 8.)
4. If you aren’t getting a Tach Trigger, verify the Tach channel’s FSV and Trigger Level Percentage
and Direction.
5. If for some reason, you have an error where eZ-Balance does not boot up. You can delete the file,
“EZBal.ini”, located in the executable’s directory. This file identifies the last Job opened. You can
delete this file without affecting your data. Try reopening the last Job.
6. If you still experience problems. You can send an e-mail to [email protected] .

eZ-Balance, pg. 36 10-30-01 ZonicBook

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