Machinery Fault Simulator

The Best Tool Available for Learning

Machinery Diagnosis
A Versatile Tool For Protecting Your Machinery Investment
Condition-based predictive maintenance (PdM) is a reliable, cost-effective technique for
monitoring and diagnosing
machinery faults before they
irreversibly damage your
machinery and cause
breakdowns that threaten to
undermine product quality,
delivery and overall customer
service. The success of any
PdM program ultimately
depends on how accurately
and easily the vibration
spectra, waveforms and
phase relationships can be
analyzed and understood.
Spectra Quest’s Machinery
Fault Simulator (MFS) is an
innovative tool to study the
signatures of common
machinery faults without
compromising production
schedule or profits. The
bench-top system has a spacious modular design featuring versatility, operational simplicity,
and robustness. Each component is machined to high tolerances so it can be operated
without conflicting vibration. Then, various faults can be introduced either individually or
jointly in a totally controlled environment, making the MFS the best tool available for learning
machinery diagnosis.

Features:
 Simple methods for introducing controlled and calibrated faults.
 Study the vibration spectra of common faults, learn fault signatures and validate
rules provided in training courses.
 Bench top machine for hands-on training and skill sharpening.
 Learn machine condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
 Manual with exercises for individually paced study.
 Modular, versatile, robust, and comprehensive.
 Simultaneous reciprocating and rotating mechanisms.
 Learn resonance, variable speed, gearbox, and belt drive diagnostics.
 Learn to determine vibration transmission path and perform root-cause analysis.
 Study correlation among vibration, motor current, and noise spectra.
 Model rotor dynamics and its effects on fault signatures.
 Validate balancing procedures above and below the first critical resonance.
The Best Tool Available for Learning Machinery Diagnosis
To gain an in-depth understanding of different vibration signatures, controlled experiments on
a device that emulates real world machinery are needed. While analysis of a single
machinery fault may be beneficial, there are many occasions when the analysis of the
interaction between dynamic stiffness, resonance, and speed is essential in order to gain an
understanding of real world vibration spectra.
With the MFS, the expertise required to diagnose industrial machinery problems in well
controlled experiments can be developed and enhanced. With a plant running at full
production, it is virtually impractical to gain an understanding of the kinetics and dynamics of
machinery without adversely affecting production and profits: The MFS enables offline
training and experimentation which in turn will minimize production downtime.

Versatility Improves Plant Efficiency

The most comprehensive device of its kind on the market, the MFS meets the needs of a
broad range of vibration analysts, from novice to experienced. It is an effective tool for
introducing the concepts and methodologies of predictive maintenance and design
considerations to engineering students. Companies can train their maintenance professionals
on the MFS, offering experienced technicians a way to upgrade their job skills and improve
performance. Having trained vibration analysts on staff offers companies a high degree of
confidence in their operating efficiency because someone on the plant floor is immediately
available to ensure that machinery continues to run productively. It enables not only to predict
machinery condition to maximize yields and efficiencies, but also to support planned, efficient
shut downs with just-in-time parts delivery.

The MFS enhances your understanding of predictive

maintenance and of machinery fault signatures

Applications:  Foundation studies

 Balance training  Signal processing techniques
 Variable speed/load effects
 Shaft alignment training
 Alignment system assessment  Motor current analysis
 Rotor dynamics
 Coupling studies
 Operating deflection shape and
 Bearing faults and load effects
 “Cocked” rotor modal analysis
 Optimize sensor mounting
 Eccentric rotor
 Sensor types (accelerometer,
 Resonance studies
proximity probes, etc.)
 Sleeve bearing studies
 Vibration training
 Belt drive performance
 Analyst certification
 Mechanical rub
 Gearbox fault studies  Customized test bed for rotor
dynamics studies and
 Reciprocating mechanism studies
demonstrations
Smart Design Makes the Simulator Robust and Easy to Use
The MFS is designed to be both versatile and easy to operate. The simulator is constructed
with a split bracket bearing housing, a sliding shaft, rotors with split collar ends, couplings,
pulleys, a multiple belt tensioning and gearbox mounting mechanism, and reciprocating
system; all of which are designed to be easily removed and replaced between various
experiments.

Basic MFS
Configuration and
Option Kits
The MFS provides a basic
setup for performing
experiments and learning
vibration signatures of
different machine
malfunctions. However, a
detailed investigation of
particular and more
advance vibration
phenomena or machinery
fault will require additional
attachments and fixtures
which are available
through optional kits.

Basic MFS Configuration (MFS2010)

 1 HP variable frequency AC drive with multi-featured front panel programmable
controller
 3 Phase, 1 HP motor, pre-wired self-aligning mounting system for easy
installation/removal
 Built-in tachometer with LCD display and one pulse per revolution analog TTL
output for DAQ purposes
 Split bracket bearing housings with five mounting positions for shaft span
reconfiguration
 Two rolling element ball bearings with squeeze lock type
 Vibration isolators mounts and base stiffener
 Two balance rotors with two rows of holes
 Alignment system with calibrated reference dials and jack bolts
 One 3/4" TGP straight steel shaft
 16 BNC connector plate under the rotor base linked to BNC connector panel
mounted on the edge for the base plate for direct connection to data collectors
 Power leads accessible for current measurements.
 Impact resistant clear safety cover with safety interlock
Training Curriculum Manual (SQI-TRCM)
 The training curriculum manual begins with textbook and basic classroom
training in the fundamentals of classic machinery vibration, transducers,
monitoring, signal processing, analysis, etc; from beginner to upper
intermediate levels. It is both hands-on and mathematically oriented, being
appropriate for both technicians and engineers.
 A wide array of laboratory exercises to be conducted on the MFS to provide
a truly experiential learning environment.
 Use as a basis for accelerated course preparation and the development of
vibration training program.

Eccentric Rotor (M-ER-3/4)

 Learn the effects of rotor eccentricity on vibration spectra.
 Determine relationships between eccentricity and unbalance.
 Develop techniques to locate and correct the effects of eccentricity.
 Learn the effect of varying the mass moment of inertia on vibration amplitude.
 The kit consists of one aluminum rotor with an asymmetrically located
center and one clamp collar.

Cocked Rotor (M-CR-3/4)

 Learn the effects of a sheave that has not been fitted to the shaft properly.
 Learn vibration signature of a cocked rotor.
 Develop methods to correct cocked rotor problems.
 Learn the effect of varying the mass moment of inertia on vibration amplitude.
 The kit consists of a cocked aluminum rotor (0.5 degree off-axis) and one
clamp collar

Coupling Type Set (M-CK-3/4)

 Learn the effects of coupling stiffness on rotor dynamics and
vibration signature.
 Clarify the complexities of machinery shaft misalignment problems
(spectral pattern for shaft misalignment is a strong function of
coupling stiffness).
 The kit consists of one gear, one LoveJoy, one rubber, and one
rigid steel coupling and keys

Optional kits are ideal for detailed investigation of

specific vibration phenomena and machinery faults
Centrally Bent Rotor Shaft for Balance Studies (M-BRS-3/4)
 Demonstrate the signature of a bent shaft.
 Observe the difficulty associated with attempting to balance a rotor mounted on a bent shaft.
 Learn to cope with the alignment issues due to a bent shaft.
 The kit consists of one 3/4” shaft centrally bent ~0.020”
Coupling-End Bent Rotor Shaft For Alignment Studies (M-CBRS-3/4)
 Investigate complicated vibration signature due to gyroscopic effects.
 Observe the difficulty associated with attempting to balance an overhung rotor on a bent shaft.
 Learn to cope with the alignment issues due to a bent shaft.
 The kit consists of one ¾” shaft coupling-end bent ~0.010”

Rolling Bearing Resonance/Critical Study Kit (M-RSK-1/2)

 Study resonance and critical speed phenomena, at speeds
below 2000 RPM to simulate real world operating conditions
while improving safety. The standard ¾” shaft has a high
resonance frequency, 7000 RPM or more depending on rotor
positions.
 Study damaging effects of resonance and develop control methods.
 Relocate rotors and supports to study the effects of mass and stiffness on resonance frequencies and
mode shapes.
 Study beating due to closely spaced modes.
 Study non-linear dynamics for chaos modeling.
 The kit consists of one ½” shaft, three rotors, two rolling element bearings, and one coupling.

Sleeve Bearing Resonance Study Kit (M-SBK-1/2)

 Study resonance and critical speed phenomena in sleeve bearings.
 The kit consists of two customized grease-lubricated, babbitt
lined sleeve bearings, two bearing pedestals, and various
thickness plastic shims.
 Requires M-RSK-1/2

1" Shaft Bearing Study Kit (M-BSK-1)

 Study bearing fault frequencies away from multiples rotational
speed. The standard ¾” shaft exhibit fault frequencies close to
multiples rotational speed, requiring ultra high resolution spectra to
clearly identify bearing fault frequencies.
 Identify bearing fault frequencies in the presence of defects at multiples of shaft speed without using
high-resolution spectra.
 Understand the signal processing issues such as averaging, spectral resolution, and leakage
phenomena.
 The kit consists of two split bearing housings, two 1” inside diameter bearings, one 1” shaft,
and one coupling.

3/4” and 1” Bearing Loader (M-BL-3/4 and M-BL-1)

 Investigate bearing radial loading effects.
 Enhance the spectral amplitude of system.
 The kit consists of one 3/4” or 1” bore loader weighting 11lb (5kg) and two
clamp collars.
3/4” and 1” Bearing Fault Kit (M-BFK-3/4 and M-BFK-1)
 Learn waveform and spectra of classic bearing defects.
 Learn about signal processing issues such as averaging techniques,
leakage, and spectral resolution on determining bearing faults.
 Perform experiments with increasing severity of defects.
 Determine why an ultra-high resolution spectrum is needed to
diagnose a bearing fault when fault frequencies are located close to
multiples rotational speed.
 Learn how a large signal can mask adjoining low amplitude signal due to spectra leakage.
 The kit consists of one inner race defect, one outer race defect, one with ball defect, and one
combination of defects.

Cocked Bearing Housing (M-CBM-3/4)

 Recognize the signature of a cocked bearing due to improper seating or due to
inconsistent installation.
 The kit consists of one cocked bearing housing.

3/4" Shaft Sleeve Bearing Kit (M-SBK-3/4)

 Investigate waveform and spectral recognition of worn or loose fitting
bearings.
 Modify the clearance of the split bearings with plastic shims.
 Perform shaft orbital analysis.
 The kit consists of two customized grease-lubricated, babbitt lined sleeve bearings, two bearing
pedestals, and various thickness plastic shims.

Multi-Belt Drive, Straight Tooth Gearbox, and Adjustable Particle Magnetic Brake System
(M-BDGB)
 Learn sheave misalignment and belt tension effects on vibration, and belt
fault frequencies.
 Learn the effects of load, backlash, and tooth faults on the amplitudes and
distribution of the gearmesh and sideband frequencies.
 Develop advanced signal processing techniques such as time synchronous
averaging, wavelet analysis, short time Fourier transform for gearbox fault
diagnosis.
 Develop expertise to diagnose a gearbox problem under a variable loading
(or speed) conditions.
 Learn the effects of the frequency and amplitude modulation on vibration
spectra.
 Remove the pinion assembly for backlash adjustment, and fault
introduction.
 The kit consists of two V-belts, two double groove sheaves and one rolling tensioner; one three-
way oil-lubricated gearbox with straight cut bevel gears, cup and cone roller bearings; and one
manually adjustable magnetic braking system.
Eccentric Sheave (M-ES-3/4)
 Study the effects of eccentric sheaves.
 Distinguish between eccentricity, unbalance, belt resonance.
 The kit consists of one eccentric sheave.
 Requires M-BDGB

Defective Straight Tooth Gearbox Pinions (M-DGPA)

 Study the effect of damaged tooth in gearboxes.
 Investigate backlash between mating gears.
 The kit consists of one missing tooth pinion and one
chipped tooth pinion.
 Requires M-BDGB

Worn Straight Tooth Gearbox (M-WGB)

 Develop practical techniques to diagnose gearbox faults, such as backlash, bearing looseness, and
tooth surface polishing and imprint.
 Compare vibration spectral floor between new and worn gearboxes.
 The kit consists of one worn gearbox
 Requires M-BDGB

Belt-Drive Mounting Block (M-BDB)

 Learn sheave misalignment and belt tension effects on vibration, and belt fault frequencies without the
gearbox imprint.
 Study belt response to variable magnetic brake loading.
 The kit consists of one belt-drive block
 Requires M-BDGB

Direct Driven Gearbox Mounting Kit (M-DGBB)

 Study gearbox vibration signatures without belt, shaft or bearing imprint.
 The kit consists of all hardware needed to mount the gearbox directly the
AC motor
 Requires M-BDGB

Reciprocating Mechanism (M-RMS)

 Monitor and diagnose reciprocation and load varying
machinery.
 Study torsional vibration measurement techniques.
 Demonstrate the effectiveness of commercial analyzers at
tracking speed variation and displaying the results.
 The kit consists of a reciprocating mechanism with two springs, adjustable spring engagement
timing, and two stroke settings.
 Requires M-BDGB
Direct Driven Reciprocating Mechanism Mounting Kit (M-DRMB)
 Study reciprocating mechanism vibration signatures
without gearbox, belt, shaft or bearing imprint.
 The kit consists of all hardware needed to mount
the reciprocating mechanism directly the AC motor
 Requires M-BDGB and M-RMS

Crack Shaft Study Kit (M-CSRK-3/4)

 Study the effects of crack on the natural frequencies and
vibration behavior.
 Develop diagnostic technique to detect crack at early stage.
 Study crack propagation and breathing.
 Apply advanced signal processing techniques, such as
wavelet, joint time-frequency analysis, time series analysis, to
study the vibration caused by crack.
 The kit consists of one shaft with a 4 ½’’ 4-bolt flange connection to simulate crack, one shaft
with slit crack and filler, and one shaft with a deep V-notch crack.

Fan Vibration Kit (M-FVK-3/4)

 Learn the sound and vibration signatures of fans.
 Study the effects of volumetric flow rate on pressure rise and fan vibration.
 Develop the noise and vibration control methods on fans.
 The kit consists of one six-blade paddle fan, one ten-blade paddle fan, one
12-blade axial fan, and one axial fan obstruction

Mechanical Rub Kit (M-MRK)

 Evaluate typical rub phenomena associated with a variety of
materials under different angle, loading, and lubricant conditions.
 Experiment rubs on shaft or rotor.
 The kit consists of an adjustable spring-loader rub material
holder and four different rub materials

Damped Bearing Housing Kit (M-DBHK-1/2)

 Study bearing housing with a higher damping factor than the standard
housing. Typical rolling element bearing systems are an all-metal
structure with virtually no damping.
 Add damping to a standard rolling element bearing housing.
 Demonstrate the reduction in rotor resonance amplitude due to the
installation of damping.
 The kit consists of two bearing housings and two ½” bearings fitted with isolators.
 Requires M-RSK-1/2
Centrifugal Pump with Clear Cover to Visualize Cavitation (M-CFPK)
 Study vibration spectra due to cavitation.
 Determine the damaging effect of the cavitation.
 Visualize cavitation using the clear pump cover
 Study the effect of turbulence on vibration signature.
 Study the effect on pump loading on motor and other
components.
 Study the effect of different head and valve restriction on
suction and/or discharge sides on flow dynamics of the pump.
 Investigate the effect of speed and load variation on pump
vibration spectra.
 Study the effect of clearance between the impeller and the suction portion of the pump.
 Conduct similar studies using other non-hazardous liquids of different viscosity and specific gravity.
 The kit consists of one single stage centrifugal pump, one LEXAN cover for visualizing
cavitation, two pressure gauges, one flow meter, one water tank, all connecting valves and
hoses, one sheave, and mounting hardware
 Requires M-BDGB

Centrifugal Pump With Worn Impeller (M-CFPFI):

 Recognize vibration and hydraulic issues associated with a worn pump.
 The kit consists of one worn centrifugal pump with simulated cavitation
damage to the head and impeller.
 Requires M-BDGB and M-CFPK

Direct Driven Centrifugal Pump Mounting Kit (M-DCPK)

 Study centrifugal pump vibration signatures without belt, shaft or bearing
imprint.
 The kit consists of all hardware needed to mount the centrifugal pump
directly the AC motor
 Requires M-CFPK

Reciprocating Compressor Fault Kit (M-RCFK)

 Learn the sound and vibration signatures of compressor with faulty valves
 The kit consists of one ½ HP compressor with leaking valve, blocked suction filter, limited
opening discharge valve, and oversized connecting rod.
 Requires M-BDGB and M-RCK

Reciprocating Compressor Kit (M-RCK)

 Learn the sound and vibration signatures of compressor housing, valves, and
other structural components.
 Develop diagnosis techniques for reciprocating compressors.
 Learn the reciprocating compressor performance.
 Study the pressure pulsation and the effects of discharge pressure on the
behavior of the compressor.
 The kit consists of one ½ HP compressor, one 5-gallon air tank with
flow controls, all needed piping and mounting hardware.
 Requires M-BDGB
Direct Driven Reciprocating Compressor Mounting Kit (M-DRCK)
 Study reciprocating compressor vibration signatures without belt, shaft or
bearing imprint.
 The kit consists of all hardware needed to mount the reciprocating
compressor directly the AC motor
 Requires M-RCK

AC Motor With Built-In Rotor Unbalance (M-UBM)

 Study the effects of unbalanced rotor on vibration and/or current signature.
 Study the effect of unbalance rotor on power quality and consumption.
 Study the effect of temperature rise on non-linear characteristics of induction motors.
 The kit consists of one unbalanced 1/2 HP AC motor

AC Motor With Built-In Rotor Misalignment System (M-MAM)

 Study the effect of variable air gap on vibration and/or current signature.
 Study the effect of amount/type of misalignment and rotor speed on vibration/current spectra.
 Determine the effect of misalignment on power quality and consumption.
 Study the effect of temperature rise on non-linear characteristics of induction motors.
 The kit consists of one 1/2 HP AC motor with custom machined end bells, which allows for easy
introduction of known misalignment at either end of the motor.

AC Motor With Built-In Bowed Rotor (M-BRM)

 Study the effects of rotor bow on vibration and/or current signature.
 Study the effect of bowed rotor on power quality and consumption.
 The kit consists of one 1/2 HP AC motor with centrally bent rotor

AC Motor With Built-In Faulted Bearings (M-FBM)

 Study the effects of bearing faults on vibration and/or current signature.
 Study the effect of bearing faults on power quality and consumption.
 The kit consists of one 1/2 HP AC motor fitted with one inner race faulted bearing and one with
outer race faulted bearing. User can specify the types of bearing faults.

AC Motor With Built-In Broken Rotor Bars (M-BRBM)

 Study the effect of broken rotor bars on motor vibration and/or current signature as a function of speed
and load.
 Study the effect of broken rotor bars on power quality and consumption.
 Study the effect of temperature rise on non-linear characteristics of induction motors.
 The kit consists of one 1/2 HP AC motor with broken rotor bars
AC Motor With Stator Winding Faults (M-SSTM)
 Study the effects of turn-to-turn short in stator windings on vibration and/or current signature.
 Study the effect of turn-to-turn short in stator windings on power quality and consumption.
 Study the effect of temperature rise on non-linear characteristics of induction motors.
 The kit consists of one 1/2 HP AC motor with shorted stator winding turns, and one control box
to vary short conditions

AC Motor With Voltage Unbalance & Single Phasing (M-VUSM)

 Study the effects of voltage unbalance and one phase loss on motor current/vibration signatures.
 Study the effect of voltage unbalance and one phase loss on power quality and consumption.
 Study the effect of temperature rise on non-linear characteristics of induction motors
 The kit consists of one 1/2 HP AC motor and one control box to vary voltage balance and to
disconnect one phase.

PC Motor Control Kit (M-PCK)

 Operate MFS from remote location.
 Pre-program speed acceleration, deceleration, and length of run to
meet exact requirements.
 The kit consists of PC software, one interface module to motor
drive and cables.

Shaft Alignment Kit (M-ATK)

 Align shafts precisely with convenient and simple Windows alignment
software.
 Accommodates ½” to 1 ¼” diameter shafts.
 The kit consists of two precision dial indicators, two mounting
brackets/bars, one mirror, one set of feeler gauges, and instructions
packaged in a rugged plastic case.

Mechanically Operated Bearing Loader (M-MBL-3/4)

 Investigate bearing radial loading effects.
 Understand bearing failure signature as a function of load and rotational speed.
 Compare vibration signature between loaded and unloaded bearings.
 Study outer race bearing fault signature as a function of load location.
 The kit consists of one bearing housing allowing for radial loading via threaded bolt.

Bearing Loader Force Transducer (M-BLFT)

 Measure the radial load applied by the mechanically operated bearing loader.
 The kit consists of one transducer measuring radial force and one matching signal conditioner.
 Requires M-MBL-3/4
 Vertical and Horizontal Bearing Force Transducer for 1/2" to 1" Shafts (M-FTVH)
 Measure forces exerted on bearings due to coupling
misalignment, rotor unbalance, belt misalignment, and belt
tension.
 Establish quantitative tensions for drive belt studies.
 Learn to relate the vibration signature to forces associated
with common malfunctions such as resonance and bearing
faults. Learn phase relationship between force and vibration
spectrum.
 Learn nature of rotor dynamic forces due to common defects.
 Witness 180 degree phase shift between heavy and high spots when rotor goes through a critical
speed. Demonstrate how mass unbalance force quadruples when the speed is doubled, but vibration
amplitude does not follow the same trend.
 Verify and refine your rotor dynamic models and enhance modeling skills.
 The kit consists of one transducer simultaneously measuring vertical and horizontal force and
one matching signal conditioner.

Axial Bearing Force Transducer (M-FTA)

 Measure the axial load on the main shaft under dynamic excitation.
 Investigate the effect of misaligned shaft and belts on the shaft axial load.
 Study the effects of cocked rotors and eccentric sheaves on the shaft axial load.
 The kit consists of one transducer measuring axial force on main shaft and one matching signal
conditioner.

The MFS is made of precision machined parts and designed for easy
upgrades and customization

High Value Combination Packages

The MFS is also available in twelve high value combination packages. From basic to comprehensive, each
package is designed to provide you with all the tools needed to study a variety of machinery fault topics:
 Alignment  Crack Shaft
 Balancing  Damping
 Resonance  Induction Motor
 Bearing  Pump
 Gearbox  Fan
 Belt Drive  Reciprocating Compressor
 Reciprocating Mechanism
 Mechanical Rub
Package No. 1: Kits for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing and resonance issues
Package No. 2: Kits in-depth studies of alignment, balancing, resonance, and bearing defects issues
Package No. 3: Kits for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing, resonance, bearing defect, and gearbox & belt
drive issues
Package No. 4: Kits for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing, resonance, bearing defect, gearbox & belt
drive fault, reciprocating mechanism, mechanical rub, shaft/rotor crack and damping issues
Package No. 5F: Kits for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing, resonance, bearing defect, gearbox and belt
drive fault, reciprocating mechanism, mechanical rub, shaft crack, damping, and fan issues
Package No. 5P: Kits for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing, resonance, bearing defect, gearbox and belt
drive fault, reciprocating mechanism, mechanical rub, shaft crack, damping, and pump issues
Package No. 5C: Kits for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing, resonance, bearing defect, gearbox and belt
drive fault, reciprocating mechanism, mechanical rub, shaft crack, damping, and reciprocating compressor
issues
 Package No. 5M: Kits for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing, resonance, bearing defect, gearbox & belt
drive fault, reciprocating mechanism, mechanical rub, shaft crack, damping, and induction motor electro-
mechanical defects issues
Package No. 6: Kits for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing, resonance, bearing defect, gearbox & belt
drive fault, reciprocating mechanism, mechanical rub, shaft crack, damping, induction motor electro-mechanical
defects, pump, fan, and reciprocrating compressor issues
Package No. 7: Kits for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing, resonance, bearing defect, gearbox and belt
drive fault, reciprocating mechanism, mechanical rub, shaft crack, damping, induction motor electro-mechanical
defects, pump, fan, and reciprocrating compressor issues; plus PC operation, shaft alignment kit and bearing
loader with force transducer
Package No. 8: Kits for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing, resonance, bearing defect, gearbox & belt
drive fault, reciprocating mechanism, mechanical rub, shaft crack, damping, induction motor electro-mechanical
defects, pump, fan, and reciprocrating compressor issues plus PC operation, shaft alignment kit, tri-axial force
measurement of both bearing supports, bearing loader issues; and extra set of direct drive mechanisms for an
alternate loading of induction motor electro-mechanical defects
PKG PKG PKG PKG PKG PKG PKG PKG PKG PKG PKG
Option kit
1 2 3 4 5F 5P 5C 5M 6 7 8
Training curriculum manual SQI-TRCM x x x x x x x x x x x

Eccentric rotor M-ER-3/4 x x x x x x x x x x x

Cocked rotor M-CR-3/4 x x x x x x x x x x x

Coupling type set M-BRS-3/4 x x x x x x x x x x x

Centrally bent rotor shaft for balance studies M-CK-3/4 x x x x x x x x x x x

Coupling-end bent rotor shaft for alignment M-CBRS-
x x x x x x x x x x x
studies 3/4
Rolling bearing resonance/critical study kit M-RSK-1/2 x x x x x x x x x x x
Sleeve bearing resonance study kit (Requires M-
M-SBK-1/2 x x x x x x x x x x x
RSK-1/2)
3/4" shaft bearing fault kit M-BFK-3/4 x x x x x x x x x x

3/4" shaft bearing loader M-BL-3/4 x x x x x x x x x x

1" shaft bearing study kit M-BSK-1 x x x x x x x x x x

1" shaft bearing fault kit (Requires M-BSK-1) M-BFK-1 x x x x x x x x x x

1" shaft bearing loader (Requires M-BSK-1) M-BL-1 x x x x x x x x x x
Cocked bearing housing M-CBM-3/4 x x x x x x x x x x

3/4" shaft sleeve bearing (grease lubricated) kit M-SBK-3/4 x x x x x x x x x x

Multi-Belt drive, straight tooth gearbox, and
M-BDGB x x x x x x x x x
adjustable particle magnetic brake system
Belt-drive mounting block (Requires M-BDGB) M-BDB x x x x x x x x x
Defective straight tooth gearbox pinions
M-DGPA x x x x x x x x x
(Requires M-BDGB)
Worn straight tooth gearbox (Requires M-BDGB) M-WGB x x x x x x x x x

Eccentric sheave (Requires M-BDGB) M-ES-3/4 x x x x x x x x x

Direct driven gearbox mounting kit (Requires M-
M-DGBB x x x x x x x x x
BDGB)
Reciprocating mechanism (Requires M-BDGB) M-RMS x x x x x x x x
Direct driven reciprocating mechanism mounting
M-DRMB x x x x x x x x
kit (Requires M-RMS and M-BDGB)
 Machinery Fault Simulator (MFS)
Mechanical rub kit M-MRK x x x x x x x x
Damped bearing housing kit (Requires M-RSK- M-DBHK-
x x x x x x x x
1/2) 1/2
M-CSRK-
Crack shaft study kit x x x x x x x x
3/4
Fan vibration kit M-FVK-3/4 x x x x
Centrifugal pump with clear cover to visualize
M-CFPK x x x x
cavitation (Requires M-BDGB)
Centrifugal pump with worn impeller (Requires M-
M-CFPFI x x x x
BDGB and M-CFPK)
Direct driven centrifugal pump mounting kit (M-
M-DCPK x x x x
CFPK)
Reciprocating compressor kit (Requires M-
M-RCK x x x x
BDGB)
Reciprocating compressor fault kit (Requires M-
M-RCFK x x x x
BDGB and M-RCK)
Direct driven reciprocating compressor mounting
M-DRCK x x x x
kit (M-RCK)
AC motor with built-in rotor unbalance M-UBM x x x x
AC motor with built-in rotor misalignment system M-MAM x x x x
AC motor with built-in bowed rotor M-BRM x x x x
AC motor with built-in faulted bearings M-FBM x x x x
AC motor with built-in broken rotor bars M-BRBM x x x x
AC motor with stator winding faults M-SSTM x x x x
AC motor with voltage unbalance & single
M-VUSM x x x x
phasing
PC motor control kit M-PCK x x
Shaft alignment kit M-ATK x x
Mechanically operated bearing loader M-MBL-3/4 x x
Bearing loader force transducer(Requires M-BL-
M-BLFT x x
3/4)
Axial bearing force transducer for any size shafts M-FTA x
Vertical and horizontal bearing force transducer
M-FTVH x(2)
for 1/2" to 1" shafts

Turnkey Package
SpectraQuest simulators and software are conveniently sold as comprehensive training packages. The purchase
of a training package provides you with all of the components necessary, such as sensors, data acquisition and
analysis software, for a fully functional, turnkey training system.
 Turn your present engineers into vibration experts
 Accurate machinery problem assessment and identification as to root cause
 Improve process and machinery reliability and satisfy ISO and QS expectations
 Practice and experiment in laboratory environment to accelerate the learning process
Turnkey Training Package 4 : Vibration Study Complete system for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing,
resonance, bearing defect, gearbox & belt drive fault, reciprocating mechanism, mechanical rub, shaft/rotor crack
and damping issues. Includes: MFS (MFS2010-PK4) eight accelerometers (SQI604/8), one tri-axial
accelerometer (SQI482A05), 8 channel desktop DAQ (VQ-DT8)
Turnkey Training Package 5F: Vibration Study Complete system for in-depth studies of alignment, balancing,
resonance, bearing defect, gearbox & belt drive fault, reciprocating mechanism, mechanical rub, shaft/rotor crack,
damping. Includes: MFS (MFS2010-PK6), eight accelerometers (SQI604/8), two tri-axial accelerometers
(SQI482A05), AC motor current probe (SQICP1), 8 channel desktop DAQ (VQ-DT8)
 Machinery Fault Simulator (MFS)

SpectraQuest: A Valuable Resource for Keeping Companies Productive

SpectraQuest offers a wide range of optional tool kits for productivity enhancement. We also continue to develop
new applications and improvements for the MFS so that the investment you make in this important training tool will
continue to provide value for many years to come. To learn more about the MFS and how it can help you to keep
your plant operating profitably, please call or e-mail us.

Specifications
Electrical

Motor 3 Phase, 1 HP motor, pre-wired self-aligning mounting system for easy

installation/removal
Drive 1 HP variable frequency AC drive with multi-featured front panel programmable
controller
RPM range 0 to 6000 rpm (short duration) variable speed
Current Measurement Power leads accessible for current measurements
Tachometer Built-in tachometer with LCD display and one pulse per revolution analog TTL
output for DAQ purposes
Voltage 115/230 VAC, Single phase, 60/50 Hz
Mechanical

Shaft Diameter 3/4” diameter; Turned, Ground, & Polished (TGP) steel
Bearing Two sealed rolling element in aluminum horizontally split bracket housing for
easy changes, tapped for transducer mount. Bearing mounts can be mounted
in five different position for variable rotor span
Rotor Base 18” long, completely movable using jack bolts for easy horizontal misalignment
and standard shims for vertical misalignment. Pinned for easy realignment.
Rotors Two 6” aluminum with 36 threaded holes at 10 degree intervals for introducing
unbalance
Belt Mechanism Two double groove “V” belt with one set screw mounting and one bush/key
mounting. Positive displacement lever with turnbuckle plus adjustable gearbox
platform
Gearbox and Brake Accessible three-way straight cut bevel gearbox with 1.5:1 ratio (20 gear input).
Manually adjustable magnetic brake 0.5 - 10 lb.-in
Reciprocating Mechanism Adjustable spring engagement timing and two stroke settings.
Centrifugal Pump ½ HP, 27psi at 0gpm, 25gpm at 0psi with water at 4000rpm
Reciprocating Compressor ½ HP, 2.6cfm, 120psi belt driven with 5-gallon air tank
Instrumentation Connectors 16 BNC connector plate under the rotor base linked to BNC connector panel
mounted on the edge for the base plate for direct connection to data collectors
Safety Cover Lockable clear, impact resistant hinged plastic cover with motor interlock switch
to shut down motor when cover is raised
Foundation 1/2” (12.7 mm) die cast aluminum base, base stiffener and eight rubber
isolators
Physical

Weight Approximately 130 lb

Dimensions L=39” (100cm), W=25” (63cm) , H=21” (53cm)

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