OPTALIGN PLUS - LaserAlignment.Net

1 OPTALIGN PLUSThe new Laser Shaft Alignment ToolYour local contact Norm VoelzowVoelzow & Company, Box 0158 Wingate, NC 28174704-233-9222 Fax 704-233-9211E-mail: energy losses to frictionand accurate aredial indicator readings?In the past, shaft alignment withdial indicators and straightedgeswas standard procedure - mainlyfor lack of a better alternative!With so many sources of potentialerror and loss of accuracy, thesuccess of these mechanical meth-ods often ended up being a combi-nation of long experience, guess-work and plain old-fashioned luck -so that only a few mechanics everreally achieved the knack of shaftalignment. Today s maintenancepersonnel must be a true jack-of-all-trades to service ever-larger ma-chine parks, yet the higher speedsand tighter design specifications ofmodern machines demand reliable,highly accurate shaft plus rises to the chal-lenge by letting anyone performprecision alignment while savingsignificant time and effort overconventional shaft alignment?

2 Even small machines can generatebig losses when shaft misalignmentplaces reaction forces on shafts,even if the 'flexible' coupling suf-fers no immediate damage. Theresult: premature failure of criticalseals and plus pays for itself inshort order by preventing the con-sequences of poor alignment pays back through:Axial shaft play = gap errorSagging indicator bracketsSticking/jumping dial handsLow resolution=rounding lossesReading errors: sign error parallax error mirror imagePlay in mechanical linkagesTilted dial indicator = offset errorAlignment precisionpays big dividendsd productivity through timegs and reliable parts expense and inventorylevels thanks to extended shaft alignment offers 10 to100 times the accuracy of conven-tional methods. More importantly,this unmatched precision pays offbig in terms of extended machinelife and reduced alignment OPTALIGN plus save you thetrouble of calculating alignmentcorrections and vastly increasethe MTBF of rotating equipment!

3 Better alignment with less effort for longer machine lifeAlignment accuracy is critical to machine longevity:max. 4 milsmax. milsMeasurement flexibility lets you master alignment challengesGet a feel for shaft alignmentOPTALIGN plus reflects over tenyears' leadership by the inventorsof laser-optical shaft alignment. Itgives you the expertise of thou-sands of alignment professionalswho have contributed their sug-gestions and ideas based upon thedemands of the real plus frees you fromlimitations imposed by restrictedmeasurement positions: its patent-ed EZ-Sweep method lets youmeasure alignment in seconds sim-ply by turning the shafts from anyposition to any other position inone continuous sweep. The trans-ducer automatically takes a vastnumber of readings, even over justa few degrees rotation, ensuringunmatched reliability of alignmentresults.

4 Perfect for handlingblocked measurement positionsand hard-to-turn shafts! And theunique InfiniRange feature letsyou measure any amount of mis-alignment over any distance!Alignment expertiseat your fingertipsOnly one beam to adjust!Patented UniBeam technol-ogy saves setup time & ef-fort!The industry s smallest opti-cal components fit into tightspaces (total weight: lessthan 9 oz.)!Patented InfiniRange func-tion provides unlimitedmeasurement range to han-dle any amount of misalign-ment at any distance!Forget 3:00 - 12:00 - 9:00!Minimal shaft rotation to de-termine alignmentPatented EZ-Sweep mea-surement eliminates back-lash effects!IntrinsicsafetyoptionalAutomated reporting viadirect printer connection.'Go' or 'no-go'?TolChek smiley showswhether alignment correc-tions are one cable to connect!

5 Eliminates tangling!Simple 3-key operation:1. Enter dimensions2. Rotate shafts3. Read results!MDIMNon-volatile memory storesalignment jobs, accepts ad-vance setups from water re-sistant housings: control unitelectr. compartment: IP65,transducer & reflector: flat keypad resistswater/ grease/ shock, withreliable positive-click action(even with gloves!).'MOVE': Guides the user in-teractively through machinepositioning for foot: Checks whetherall machine feet rest firmlyon the foundation and helpsdetermine easier thanAlignment readWhat could be simpler?1. 'Dimensions': enter a few basicmachine distances2. 'Measure': turn shafts as littleas 75 in one continuous sweep3. 'Results': coupling alignment,tolerance condition, foot cor-rectionsRear viewInterfacesPractical details enhance productivity How-to at a glancePractical help at the job site:short instructions pull out ofthe rear panel to give a step-by-step checklist for basicalignment and a quick refer-ence of special on PLUSThe RS-232 interface easilytransfers machine setupsand measurement data to orfrom a PC for archival, cus-tomized reporting and fur-ther use on future connectionsAll OPTALIGN plus con-nections are made to take instride the inevitable stressand strain that comes withthe territory of shaft align-ment.

6 No weak links todisrupt your productivity!Award-winning innovationImmediately upon its market intro-duction, OPTALIGN plus has al-ready won several prestigiousawards for outstanding functional-ity and industrial design, including'Best New Product' at the 1997 Plant Engineering and Manage-ment Show in Chicago and thecoveted seal of approval from In-dustrie Forum Design technologygives you the edgePR FTECHNIK AG, the inventors oflaser shaft alignment, have over adecade of experience and know-how to provide you with patentedinnovations such as: The UniBeam single-laser mea-surement principle: faster andeasier handling, since there s onlyone beam to adjust! EZ-Sweep continuous measure-ment during shaft rotation: hund-reds of points are measured overonly a few degrees of shaft rota-tion for superior accuracy in thealignment results!

7 InfiniRange measurement rangeextension: lets you handle anyamount of misalignment over anyseparation distance!No wonder, then, that OPTALIGN -ment has become the first word inprecision shaft ever before:ings with only three keys!2. Measure3. Results1. DimensionsAdded-value functionality:A sliding cover reveals additionalkeys used in special situationsThermal growth targetsEnter values to compensatefor thermal growth specifiedeither at the coupling or atmachine fileFor storing and recalling upto 99 machine setups andresults in a machinesMeasurement at 3 or morerotation positions givesflange offset and shimmingvaluesPrinterDirects output to the printerfor producing a measure-ment reportFunction keyFor special functions such as6-feet machine setup, selec-tion of stationary feet andcoupling type, mm/in., dateand time setting, self-diag-nostic tests, bracket for every needThe ultimate bracketFastest!

8 Easiest! Most versatile! Alltrue of the compact magneticbracket ALI : its powerfulmagnets fit onto nearly any flatcoupling surface for rigid mount-ing in a matter of seconds. It s thefavorite choice of experienced laseralignment users!It turns when shafts can tWhen one or both shafts cannot berotated for measurement, the slid-ing magnetic bracket ALI to the rescue. It glidesaround the outside of the couplingor shaft end from one measure-ment position to the next, provid-ing an elegantly simple magnetic bracketsmount quickly on faces oflarge couplings and shafts.(ALI , optional)Quick & rigid mounting:the perfect bracketfor any alignment situationCALI-CHEK T makes it easy for any-one to perform OPTALIGN plus calibration checking, traceable tonational or international norms, ina matter of minutes. An easy-to-use PC program records results andprints out calibration checkingtraceable to yournational standardsCompact chain-type brack-ets (ALI , standardequipment)Magnetic sliding brackets(ALI , optional) pro-vide the ideal solution fornon-rotatable plus Commander (op-tional ALI ) lets you set upalignment jobs in advance, perma-nently archive measurement files,and create versatile customizedalignment reports for fulfillment ofISO quality standards - all with theconvenience of Windows on anystandard PC.

9 Perfect for transfer-ring alignment jobs from oneOPTALIGN plus unit to another,across a local PC network or acrossthe country!A good case for durabilityThe OPTALIGN plus case reflectsattention to detail: its contouredfoam insert provides optimal pro-tection for transport and storagewhile maintaining proper order tosave you time during setup anddisassembly. This lockable, tex-tured case also provides plenty ofspace for your favorite accessories and weighs less than 16 lb com-plete with standard parts!PC software for advance job setup, archival,reporting & trainingThe PC display program lets youview the OPTALIGN plus screenand key stroking Live on your for training and group pre-sentations! This program, On-Screen color training illustrationsand handbook (in electronic for-mat) are part of the OPTALIGN plus training package available onCD ROM (Order number ALI ).

10 Get the job done measure-ment for quick, reliable within tolerance!TolChek automatic tolerancessave your precious timeWhy use more than one laserbeam? UniBeam laser systemfor rapid setupExtreme offsets? No problem!InfiniRange for measurementof any misalignment amountover any distanceBolt-bound? Static feet func-tion lets you easily overcomebolt-bound problemsNeed results documentation?Complete, full-page alignmentreports at the press of a keyDon t be left powerless!Extended battery life andreserve battery powerISO 9000 compatibility!Calibration traceable to yournational standardsOPTALIGN plus technical dataTransducerMeasurement principleCoaxial, reflected laser beamEnvironmental protectionIP 67 (submersible, dustproof)Ambient light protectionyesTemperature storage-4 F to176 F operating32 F to 131 FDimensionsapprox. 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 2"Weight:only about 6 semiconductor laserWavelength (typical)675 nm (red, visible)Safety classClass 2; FDA 21 CFR 1000 and 1040 Beam power< 1 mWSafety precautionsDo not look into laser beamDetectorMeasurement areaunlimited, dynamically extendible(patents pending)Resolution1 mAccuracybetter than range0 to 360 Resolution<1 ReflectorType90 roof prismAccuracybetter than 67 (submersible, dustproof)Temperature: storage-4 F to176 F operating-4 F to140 " x 1 5/8" x 1 3/8" UnitDisplayfixed-segment LCD displayDisplay dimensionsapprox.