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MARLIN Pro / Pro IS Supports Version CMDM 5000 and CMDM 5000-IS P/N 31840900-EN Revision A User Manual Copyright 2001 by SKF Condition Monitoring, Inc. All rights reserved. 4141 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123-1841 USA Telephone: (858) 496-3400, Fax: (858) 496-3531 Customer Service: 1-800-523-7514

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MARLIN Pro / Pro IS

Supports Version CMDM 5000 and CMDM 5000-ISP/N 31840900-EN

Revision A

User Manual

Copyright 2001 by SKF Condition Monitoring, Inc.All rights reserved.4141 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123-1841 USATelephone: (858) 496-3400, Fax: (858) 496-3531Customer Service: 1-800-523-7514

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LicenseAgreement

Refund. If you do not agree tothese licensing terms, SKFCondition Monitoring andMicrosoft are unwilling to licensethe Win CE Software to you. Insuch event, you may not use orcopy the Licensed Product, and youshould promptly contact SKFCondition Monitoring forinstructions on return of the unusedproduct(s) for a refund.No Warranties. EXCEPT ASEXPRESSLY PROVIDED INTHE LIMITED WARRANTYSECTION ABOVE, THESOFTWARE IS PROVIDED TOYOU "AS IS" WITHOUTWARRANTY OF ANY KIND,EITHER EXPRESSED ORIMPLIED. INCLUDING, BUTNOT LIMITED TO,WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT,MERCHANTABILITY, AND/ORFITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISKOF THE QUALITY ANDPERFORMANCE OF THESOFTWARE IS WITH YOU.No Liability for ConsequentialDamages. SKF CONDITIONMONITORING AND/ORCOMPANY'S SUPPLIERS

SHALL NOT BE HELD TO ANYLIABILITY FOR ANYDAMAGES SUFFERED ORINCURRED BY YOU(INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO, GENERAL,SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIALOR INCIDENTAL DAMAGESINCLUDING DAMAGES FORLOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,LOSS OF BUSINESSINFORMATION AND THELIKE). ARISING FROM OR INCONNECTION WITH THEDELIVERY, USE ORPERFORMANCE OF THESOFTWARE.Customer Remedies. SKFCondition Monitoring andCompany's suppliers' entire liabilityand your exclusive remedy shall be,at SKF Condition Monitoringoption, either (a) return of the pricepaid, or (b) repair or replacementof the WinCE software that doesnot meet the Limited Warranty andwhich is returned to SKF ConditionMonitoring with a copy of yourreceipt. This Limited Warranty isvoid if failure of the WinCEsoftware has resulted fromaccident, abuse, or misapplication.Any replacement WinCE softwarewill be warranted for the remainderof the original warranty period or

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thirty (30) days, whichever islonger.Limitations or ReverseEngineering, Recompilation andDisassembly. You may not reverseengineer, decompile, ordisassemble the WinCE software,except and only to the extent thatsuch activity is expressly permittedby applicable law notwithstandingthis limitation.Separation of Components. TheWinCE software is licensed as asingle product. Its component partsmay not be separated for use onmore than one MARLIN Pro / Pro-IS. The WinCE software is licensedwith the MARLIN Pro / Pro-IS as asingle integrated product. TheWinCE software may only be usedwith the MARLIN Pro / Pro-IS asset forth in these licensing terms.Rental. You may not rent, lease orlend the WinCE software.WinCE Transfer. You maypermanently transfer all of yourrights set forth in these licensingterms only as part of a permanentsale of transfer of the MARLIN Pro/ Pro-IS, provided you retain nocopies, you transfer all of theWinCE software (including allcomponent parts, the media andprinted materials, any upgrades,these licensing terms and, ifapplicable, the Certificate(s) ofAuthenticity). and the recipientagrees to these licensing terms. If

the WinCE software is an upgrade,any transfer must also include allprior versions of the WinCEsoftware.Back-up Copy. If SKF ConditionMonitoring has not included aback-up copy of the WinCEsoftware with the MARLIN Pro /Pro-IS, you may make a singleback-up copy of the WinCESoftware. You may use the back-upcopy solely for archival purposes.Except as expressly provided inthese licensing terms, you may nototherwise make copies of theWinCE software.NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THESOFTWARE MAY CONTAINTECHNOLOGY THAT IS NOTFAULT TOLERANT AND ISNOT DESIGNED,MANUFACTURED, ORINTENDED FOR USE INENVIRONMENTS ORAPPLICATIONS IN WHICH THEFAILURE OF LICENSEDSOFTWARE COULD LEADDIRECTLY TO DEATH,PERSONAL INJURY, ORSEVERE PHYSICAL ORENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGEOR FINANCIAL LOSS.Termination. Without prejudice toany other rights, SKF ConditionMonitoring may terminate thislicense if you fail to comply withthe licensing terms. In such event,you must destroy all copies of the

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WinCE software and all of itscomponent parts.EXPORT RESTRICTIONS.Export of the WinCE software fromthe United States is regulated bythe Export AdministrationRegulations (EAR, 25 CFR 730-744) of the U.S. CommerceDepartment, Bureau of ExportAdministration (BXA). You agreeto comply with the EAR in theexport or re-export of the WinCEsoftware: (i) to any country towhich the U.S. has embargoed orrestricted the export of goods orservices, which as of May 1999include, but are not necessarylimited to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, NorthKorea, Sudan, Syria, and theFederal Republic of Yugoslavia(including Serbia, but notMontenegro), or to any national ofany such country, wherever located,who intends to transmit or transportthe WinCE software back to suchcountry; (ii) to any person or entitywho you know or have reason toknow will utilize the WinCEsoftware or portion thereof in thedesign, development or productionof nuclear, chemical or biologicalweapons; or (iii) to any person orentity who has been prohibitedfrom participating in U.S. export

transactions by any federal agencyof the U.S. government. Youwarrant and represent that neitherthe BXA nor any other U.S. federalagency has suspended, revoked ordenied your export privileges.For additional information seehttp://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.

Note on Java Support. TheWinCE software may containsupport for programs written inJava. Java technology is not faulttolerant and is not designed,manufactured, or intended for useor resale as online equipment inhazardous environments requiringfail-safe performance, such as inthe operation of nuclear facilities,aircraft navigation orcommunication systems, air trafficcontrol, direct life supportmachines, or weapons systems, inwhich the failure of Javatechnology could lead directly todeath, personal injury, or severephysical or environmental damage.Sun Microsystems, Inc. hascontractually obligated MicrosoftCorporation to make thisdisclaimer.

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Table of Contents

License Agreement

IntroductionOverview....................................................................1MARLIN Pro Intrinsically Safe (IS) Information......3MARLIN Pro System Configurations........................4MARLIN Pro Applications........................................6Parts of the MARLIN Pro..........................................8Hardware Functionality............................................12Other MARLIN Pro Components ............................21Precautions...............................................................22

Getting Ready to Use the MARLIN ProBefore You Use the MARLIN Pro ..........................25Power Management Modes......................................26How to Exit the MARLIN Pro Program ..................29How to Adjust the Hand Strap / Harness .................31How to Use the Pen .................................................31Using the Communications Port ..............................32Battery Operations ...................................................33Cleaning the MARLIN Pro ......................................36Storing the MARLIN Pro.........................................37

How to Navigate MARLIN Pro DisplaysOverview..................................................................38MARLIN Pro Input Methods...................................38How To Select Options in MARLIN Pro Displays .........................................42How to log on to the MARLIN Pro .........................49The MARLIN Pro’s Hierarchy Display...................53

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Setting MARLIN Pro PreferencesOverview ................................................................. 54Administration (Add, Modify, and Delete Operators) ................................................. 55Operator Preferences ............................................... 61Global Preferences .................................................. 63

How to Transfer Data Between theMARLIN Pro and PRISM4 Software

What Is a Data Collection “ROUTE”? .................... 66How to Perform Download/Upload Operations ...... 67How to Set the Baud Rate........................................ 69

How To Collect MARLINPro Measurements

Overview ................................................................. 72Navigating the Hierarchy List.................................. 74General Data Collection Steps................................. 76

How to Review Collected DataOverview ............................................................... 101How to Access Feedback Displays ........................ 101How to View a POINT’s Trend Plot ..................... 103

Adding Non ROUTE POINTsOverview ............................................................... 105Adding Non ROUTE POINTs............................... 106Modifying POINTs/SETs...................................... 121Deleting Non ROUTE POINTs............................. 124Modifying Machines.............................................. 124

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Generating MARLIN Pro ReportsOverview................................................................126Generating MARLIN Pro Reports .........................126

Statistical Process ControlOverview................................................................130

EmmisivitySetting Emmisivity.................................................134

Windows CE Operating System /System Settings

The CMDM 5000 Unit ..........................................136System Modes........................................................136Bootloader Configuration ......................................137Windows CE Operating System.............................138

SpecificationsMARLIN Pro and MARLIN Pro IS Specifications...........................................140

Index

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IntroductionOverview

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Introduction

Overview

The MARLIN Pro is a portable hand-held computerdedicated to monitoring plant process data and machinerycondition data.

Figure 1. The MARLIN Pro.

Plant process data and routine process inspection data areeasily recorded on the MARLIN Pro’s touch sensitivedisplay using its plastic “pen” tool. Using the providedinterface cable, machine vibration and temperaturemeasurements are input to the MARLIN Pro directly fromthe MCD or VibPak probes. Recorded process data andmachine condition data, alarm information, and alarmmessages to the operator are immediately displayed on the

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MARLIN Pro’s LCD display for in-the-field detection ofabnormal conditions, analysis, and corrective actions.

! SKF Condition Monitoring recommendsthe SKF Microlog machinery conditionanalyzer for complete spectral, timewaveform, and phase analysis of machinecondition abnormalities detected with theMARLIN System.

Similar to the SKF Microlog, the MARLIN Pro can utilizedata collection ROUTEs (measurement collectionsequences downloaded from SKF’s PRISM4 software) tofacilitate the most efficient MARLIN Pro data collection.Vibration and temperature measurements (MCD probePOINTs), process POINTs, and routine machine inspectionPOINTs (and their respective alarm settings) may be easilyset up in PRISM4 software and downloaded to theMARLIN Pro. After MARLIN Pro data collection iscomplete, collected measurement and alarm data may beuploaded to the PRISM4 database for long-term storage, in-depth analysis, and PRISM4 reporting.

! MARLIN Pro POINTs may also be easilycollected in random sequence using MQCcomputerized studs to automaticallyidentify machines and measurementPOINTs in the field.

! MARLIN Pro measurements andinspections may also be set up on theMARLIN Pro itself (without PRISM4)using the device’s built-in keyboard.

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MARLIN Pro Intrinsically Safe (IS) Information

The MARLIN Pro IS has achieved the Intrinsic Safety ratingfrom the European regulatory agency, Cenelec, and is ratedGroup II (Petrochemical) Eex ia Iic T4 (ATEX directive).The Mechanical Condition Detector (MCD Pro IS) is alsoavailable in an intrinsically safe model.

Functionality between the MARLIN Pro and the MARLINPro IS is the same. Hardware differences are noted below.

! Reference the Specifications section atthe back of this manual for detailedinformation on all MARLIN Pro andMARLIN Pro IS specifications.

Feature MARLIN Pro MARLIN Pro IS

BatteryType

Lithium-Ion Nickel Metal Hydride

BatteryRechargeTime

2.5 hours 6 hours (in instrumentonly)

BatteryUsage

12 hours 6 hours

InternalMemory

16 Mbytes RAM 8 Mbytes RAM

Micro-processor

MIPS R3000 @ 75 MHz MIPS R4000 @ 50 MHz

Touch Panel 180 dots per inch / 70dots per cm

40 dots per inch / 15.6dots per cm

PC CardSlot

One (1) PCMCIA cardslot

One (1) CompactFLASH card slot

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Additional MARLIN Pro-IS InformationThe MARLIN Pro-IS hardware and Windows CEfunctionality differ slightly from the MARLIN Pro.

Bootloader Screen

The Bootloader screen does not launch for the MARLINPro-IS, and is not applicable to the IS model.

Battery Operation

To remove the NiMH battery from the MARLIN Pro-IS:

• Locate the tab on the right-hand side of the batterycompartment and push away from the battery pack.

• Lift the battery pack out of the battery compartment.

• To replace, push the new battery into the batterycompartment until it clicks.

Reset Button

The reset button is located at the upper left-hand corner ofthe battery compartment.

MARLIN Pro System Configurations

MARLIN Pro System components are designed to workindependently or in concert with each other. Combiningsystem components provides a more powerful, easy-to-use,and accurate machinery monitoring system. PossibleMARLIN Pro system configurations and their benefits aredescribed below.

MARLIN Pro as Stand-Alone DeviceAs a stand-alone device, the MARLIN Pro provides plantprocess monitoring and routine process inspectioncapabilities.It does not provide vibration or temperature monitoring

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capabilities. It does provide in-the-field trend analysis. Itprovides easy data collection, and an interface withPRISM4 software for easier set up, long-term data storage,reporting capabilities, and in-depth PRISM4 data reviewand analysis.

MCD Probe-IS with MARLIN ProCombining the MARLIN Pro with the MCD probe providesboth ROUTE and random sequence vibration andtemperature monitoring, and POINT specific alarmcapabilities. It also provides plant process monitoring androutine process inspection capabilities. It provides in-the-field trend analysis capabilities, and it provides interfacewith PRISM4 software for easier measurement set-up, long-term data storage, reporting capabilities, in-depth PRISM4

data review and analysis.

VibPak Probe with MARLIN ProAs with the MCD probe, the VibPak interfaces with theMARLIN Pro to measure and record vibrationmeasurements. With its smaller size, VibPak is able toperform measurements in locations where the MCD probecannot fit. The CMVA3700 VibPak is an alternate sensordevice that compliments the existing MARLIN system.The VibPak performs both ISO vibration velocity and Band3 enveloped acceleration measurements. The VibPak unitalso allows for acceleration output, which can be used withSKF headphones (CMSS6190L).

MCD Probe with MQC Stud and theMARLIN ProIn addition to the features described above, adding MQCstuds to the MARLIN Pro/MCD probe set-up provideseasier, more consistent, and more accuratevibration/temperature data collection (MCD probe), and

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random machine or measurement POINT identification(MQC computerized stud).

Infrared Thermometer with MARLIN ProInterface the SKF CMAC4200 Infrared Thermometer withthe MARLIN Pro to collect and store non-contacttemperature measurements directly from the IR Gun to theMARLIN Pro (using the appropriate cable).

MARLIN Pro Applications

Incorporating the MARLIN Pro in your MARLIN Systemgreatly increases its power and ease of use. In addition toMCD/VibPak probe vibration and temperaturemeasurements, the MARLIN Pro facilitates easy recordingof and alarming on plant process data and also on plantinspection data. All three applications are described brieflybelow and discussed in detail later in this chapter.

Recording Plant Process VariablesUse the MARLIN Pro’s pen and touch sensitive display toroutinely record process data read from machinery gaugesor control panels (i.e., speed, temperature, flow, pressure,operating hours, etc.). A variety of input screens allow youto easily record this important operating information.Recorded data is automatically compared to POINTspecific alarm settings and trended by the MARLIN Pro forin-the-field detection of abnormal conditions.

! Process data input forms are described inthe How to Collect MARLIN ProMeasurements section.

Performing Routine Machine InspectionsMARLIN Pro inspection POINTs allow the operator toeasily record visual observations or perform and record a

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physical test on a routine basis (i.e., pH level, noise level,lubricant condition, etc.).

Alert and danger alarms are assigned to probable inspectionresults. When an inspection results in an alarm condition,pre-determined alarm messages provide immediatefeedback to the data collection person.

For example, while inspecting a machine’s oil condition, ifthe data collection person selects a “Cloudy” InspectionResult, he may be selecting a result associated with an alertAlarm Condition, and the MARLIN Pro LCD displayprompts him to “Take a sample” (the Alert Message). Ifthe data collection person selects the “Appears burnt”Inspection Result, he/she is selecting a result associatedwith a danger Alarm Condition, and the MARLIN Proprompts him/her to “Call supervisor” (the DangerMessage).

Performing MCD Probe Vibration andTemperature MeasurementsCombining the MARLIN Pro with the MCD probe adds toboth the ease of use and power of MCD probe vibration andtemperature measurements. When the MARLIN Pro isincorporated, MCD probe vibration and temperaturemeasurements are:

• Configured with “POINT specific” alarms (instead of“general alarm settings” applied when the MCDprobe is used as a stand-alone component).

• Capable of being performed on a regular basis using aROUTE data collection sequence.

• Analyzed in the field in both numerical and trendformats on LCD display.

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Parts of the MARLIN Pro

Front View

Figure 2. The CMDM 5000’s Front View.

LCD Display

The LCD display is one quarter VGA with pressure-sensitive resistive membrane (pen/touch screen) and isactivated by the stylus pen or any blunt, non-abrasiveplastic pointer (or your fingernail).

! Use the provided removable protectivescreen cover (p/n CMAC 5004) tosafeguard the LCD membrane. Simplypeel the cover from the backing, andapply to the MARLIN Pro’s screen.

LCD display(screen)

lefttriggerbutton

powerbutton

hardwarekeypadbuttons

righttriggerbutton

scroll buttons

altbutton

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Power Button (Suspend/Resume)

Press the red power button to suspend and resumeMARLIN Pro operations.

! The power button must be pressed for aperiod of 3 to 10 seconds to power theunit off. However, a single press powersthe unit on.

Suspend mode conserves battery power by stopping almostall MARLIN Pro activity, but leaves the MARLIN Proready to resume operations in seconds, returning you to thedisplay that was active when you last suspended operations.

Use suspend mode whenever you leave the MARLIN Prounattended for more than a few minutes as it saves batterylife.

Resume normal MARLIN Pro activity by pressing the redpower button again.

WARNING:Always attach the MARLIN Pro to its PowerSupply/Battery Source when not in use for longer timeperiods.

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The MARLIN Pro’s Status and Battery Displays

The MARLIN Pro displays status of the program andbattery power on all MARLIN Pro screens. The Operator’sname, the time, the help button (?), and the closeapplication button (X), are available in the display’s upperbar. The Windows CE Start menu and battery powerstatus display on the device’s lower toolbar.

Figure 3. The MARLIN Pro’s Status Display.

On-line Help

To access the MARLIN Pro’s online help, press the helpbutton (?), or select the Help option from the Windows CEStart menu. The help file associated with the currentdisplay appears.

system time

Indicatesconnection to powersource and /or hostcomputer

Startmenu

operator ID

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Figure 4. An Example MARLIN Pro Help Display

When in the MARLIN Pro program, the MARLIN ProHelp file will launch. To view all MARLIN Pro Help filetopics, click the Contents button. All Windows CEinstalled help files can be viewed by pressing the AllTopics button.

! For more information on Windows CEhelp, reference the Windows OperatingSystem/System Settings section in thisUser Manual.

System Settings! Reference the Windows Operating

System/System Settings section in thisUser Manual for more information onSystem Settings.

close helpbutton

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Hardware Functionality

The Hardware Keypad

The hardware keypad (including numeric keys, an alt key, apower button, and four cursor arrow buttons) can be used toenter numeric text into any text field. This is useful whenentering Process POINT data. The cursor arrows can beused to advance from the selected item to the next item.

Trigger Buttons

The two yellow trigger buttons, one on either side of thedevice’s LCD screen are used to activate and advancethrough data collection when in a collect data display.They also issues the “OK” response to any MARLIN ProOK/Cancel message. “Cancel” responses must be issuedusing the pen and touch sensitive display controls. Eachoperator configures which button performs which task. Thetwo trigger/next buttons are user configured, one mayinitiate an MQC stud scan, and the other may advance theoperator through normal data collection.

Hand Strap! The hand strap can be moved from the

left side to the right side.

The adjustable hand strap allows right or left handed usewith equal ease and comfort. The adjustable hand strapalso allows users to relax their grip, reducing fatigueassociated with repetitive tasks.

Arrow Scroll Buttons

The up, down, left, and right arrow buttons are used in theMARLIN Pro program’s Hierarchy view to scroll throughthe hierarchy items one by one. The up/down buttons scrollthrough hierarchy items already open, and the left/rightbuttons open or close all items beneath a hierarchy item asthey scroll through.

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The scroll buttons are also used in conjunction with otherbuttons to perform such tasks as controlling LCD screencontrast.

Display Contrast

The Display contrast can be adjusted by holding down thealt key and using the 1 and 3 buttons to lighten and darkenthe display contrast respectively.

Stylus Configuration

The Touch Screen Calibration and Double-Tap settings canbe adjusted.

Following a hardware (“cold”) reset, the Touch screenCalibration program initiates. Follow the on-screenprompts to calibrate the touch positions. Use the upperright button (next to the screen) to accept the calibration, orthe upper left key to escape out of the calibration program.

The Touch Screen Calibration application and the Double-Tap settings can be configured at any time by selecting theStart menu’s Settings/Control Panel option, and double-clicking the Stylus option.

! Access the Windows Help option fromthe Start menu for more information onSystem Settings.

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Back View

Figure 5. The CMDM 5000’s Back View.

battery pack

speaker

battery doorlatch

reset button(inside batterycompartment)

hand strapconnection

battery doorlatch

microphone(inside batterycompartment

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Exiting the MARLIN Pro

Figure 6. The MARLIN Pro Options Menu.

When running the MARLIN Pro, the MARLIN Pro’s menubar displays towards the bottom of the display. TheOptions menu allows you to Log Out of the MARLIN Proprogram (returning to the title screen so another user maylog in), Exit the MARLIN Pro, and Backup and Restorethe database.

! The database is automatically backed-upfollowing a Log Out, Exit, or downloadoperation.

The Exit option allows you to properly exit the MARLINPro program to Windows CE. It backs-up and closes allopen database files, safeguarding from database loss orcorruption that may occur in the event the MARLIN Pro

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completely loses battery power while the MARLIN Proprogram is running.

! You should Exit the MARLIN Pro if youare about to run out of battery power,while you are changing battery packs (inthe event the backup batteries are notfully charged), and whenever you placethe MARLIN Pro in storage.

To Exit the MARLIN Pro:

• Select the MARLIN Pro’s Options menu’s Exitoption. (The menu bar is located at the bottom of thedisplay.)

! The MARLIN Pro database isautomatically backed-up after exiting.

• If desired, press the red power button for up to 10seconds to suspend the MARLIN Pro (effectivelyturning it off).

! If you need to change battery packs, youmay now replace the Lithium Ion batterypack.

To resume using the MARLIN Pro after exiting theprogram and suspending power:

• Press the red power button once.! Reference the Getting Ready to Use the

MARLIN Pro section for moreinformation on Battery Operations andExiting the MARLIN Pro.

BatteryThe MARLIN Pro’s battery pack (p/n CMAC5101) useslithium ion technology to power the computer when it is notconnected to an AC power source. The battery pack isautomatically recharged when the unit’s PowerSupply/Battery Charger is connected. The battery pack

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provides 5-8 hours of battery life (although the actual per-charge life can vary drastically depending on conditions,equipment options, and power demands).

If the battery is removed, all installed programs will be lost.

IMPORTANT:

Connect as a guest when using any application thatacccesses the serial port, such as ActiveSync, tocommunicate between your desktop computer and yourCMDM 5000.

Synchronizing your unit may cause damage to theCMDM 5000 and the operating system.

! For more information, reference theBattery Operations section later in thismanual.

WARNING:

If the battery pack is removed, installed/downloadedprograms may be lost.

The MARLIN Pro program and database will not be lostin the event of complete battery loss, if it is properlyexited.

Rebooting the MARLIN ProIf your device stops responding to input from the pen orfrom buttons, you must reset it.

Performing a warm boot:

A warm boot, or soft reset, restarts the terminal and savesall stored records and entries.

! Files that remain open during a warmboot may not be saved. Back-up yourMARLIN Pro regularly to avoid a dataloss.

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To perform a warm boot:

• Using the numeric buttons on the front of theMARLIN Pro, hold down the 7, 8, 9, and 2 keys.

Figure 7. Performing a Warm Boot.

Performing a cold boot:

A cold boot, or hard reset, also restarts your deviceterminal, but erases all stored records and entries.

WARNING:

Never perform a cold boot unless a warm boot does notsolve your problem.

To perform a cold boot:

• Remove the battery compartment cover from the rearof the device. The reset button is located behind themain battery access panel.

7, 8, and 9buttons

2 button

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• Use a one-sixteenth inch pin or a straightened paperclip to press the reset button.

• Replace the battery compartment cover and press thered power button for 3 to 10 seconds to power thedevice on. The device starts in the BootloaderConfiguration mode.

! Reference the Windows OperatingSystem / System Settings section of thisUser Manual for more information on theBootloader Configuration.

After a Cold Boot

After cold-booting your MARLIN Pro, the MARLINprogram may re-install automatically.

To re-install the MARLIN program:! The installation program will

automatically launch and is not otherwiseneeded.

• After a cold boot, the Install dialog displays. TheMarlin program name displays in the Install dialog’sName field. Click the OK button to proceed with there-installation.

batterycompartment

lithium-ionbattery

battery doorlatchbattery door

latch

reset button

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• The Setup Complete dialog displays the completedinstallation progress. Click the OK button.

To restore your MARLIN Pro database after a re-install:

• Launch the MARLIN program. Select the Optionsmenu’s Restore option.

! Information that was not backed up usingthe Backup option or automatically afterlogging out or transferring data is notrestored.

Top View

Figure 8. The CMDM 5000’s Top View.

Input/Output Connectors

Power Supply Connector - For connection to the MARLINPro’s Power Supply/Battery Charging unit.

Serial Communications Connector (RS232) - Forconnection to MCD or VibPak probe forvibration/temperature measurement collection, forconnection with the IR Gun for connection to hostcomputer for download/upload operations to PRISM4, andfor use with ActiveSync.

IRDA Connector – An infrared communications port.

power supplyconnection

RS232connection

IRDAconnection

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Other MARLIN Pro Components

Power Supply/Battery ChargerThe MARLIN Pro’s Power Supply/Battery Charger (p/nCMAC 5150) converts AC power to DC power required bythe MARLIN Pro. The Power Supply/Battery Charger kitincludes two cables, the MARLIN Pro interface cable andan AC power cable.

You can connect the Power Supply/Battery Charger withyour MARLIN Pro turned on or off. The PowerSupply/Battery Charger works with AC power sourcesworldwide. However, verify that you have a power cabledesigned for use in your country.

! If you are running your MARLIN Pro onAC power with a battery installed, the ACPower Supply/Battery Charger chargesthe battery (if needed), then maintains thebattery's charge.

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WARNING:The Power Supply/Battery Charger should be placed in aventilated area (i.e., on a desktop) when used to power theMARLIN Pro or charge the battery. Do not use thePower Supply/Battery Charger in a poorly ventilated area,as overheating may occur.

MemoryThe MARLIN Pro is supplied with:

• 12 MB on-board flash memory (holds the operatingsystem and the MARLIN Pro program).

• 16 MB RAM memory (memory area in which theMARLIN Pro program runs).

CablesCables that interface to the MARLIN Pro’s RS232connection include:

• MARLIN Pro/host computer interface cable set (p/nCMAC 5201).

• MARLIN Pro/MCD probe-IS interface cable (p/nCMAC 4613-5000).

• MARLIN Pro/VibPak probe interface cable (notcurrently available).

• IR Gun cable (p/n CMAC5204).

Precautions

Avoid Submerging in Water

This equipment has been designed to be splash and dustresistant. However, avoid direct contact with water, wet

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surfaces, or condensing humidity. If the instrument issubjected to these conditions, adverse operation may result,and there is a risk of electrical shock or fire. Allow theinstrument to dry thoroughly before operation. Avoidopening the PC card slot door in locations where contactwith water or other contaminants may occur.

Avoid Damage

To avoid costly damage or injury, place the instrument on asolid stable surface when not in use and do not place anyheavy objects on it.

Use only accessories recommended or provided by SKFCondition Monitoring.

Use a damp, clean cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaningfluids, abrasives, or aerosols. They could cause damage,fire, or electrical shock.

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User Notes

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Getting Ready to Use the MARLIN Pro

Before You Use the MARLIN Pro

Prior to setting up your MARLIN Pro measurements orperforming MARLIN Pro data collection, you shouldperform the following tasks.

Install and Charge the MARLIN Pro BatteryPrior to using the MARLIN Pro for the first time, place theLithium-Ion battery pack in the MARLIN Pro and chargethe Lithium Ion battery for at least two and a half hours toensure the battery is fully charged. The MARLIN Pro’sbattery charges when the MARLIN Pro is connected to itsAC power supply/battery charger.

! You can operate the MARLIN Pro fromthe external power supply/battery chargerwhile waiting for the battery to charge.

Once the MARLIN Pro battery is fully charged (or theMARLIN Pro is connected to the Power Supply/BatteryCharger), it is ready for operation.

Reference the Battery Operations section for more detailsand information on installing the lithium-ion battery in thedevice.

Configure MARLIN Pro PreferencesFrom the Tools menu’s Operator option, Global andOperator Preference setups allow you to set MARLINPro operating characteristics specifically for each MARLINPro operator.

For more information on configuring MARLIN Propreferences, refer to this manual’s Setting MARLIN ProPreferences section.

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Power Management Modes

Power Up OptionsThe MARLIN Pro is unique in that it is a HPC platformdedicated to recording plant process data and machinerycondition data.

Cold Boots

As any computer, when the MARLIN Pro first powers up itperforms a BIOS check, loads its operating system(Windows CE). This type of power up is referred to as a“cold boot” (the power up routine used when the MARLINPro’s memory starts off completely empty).

The MARLIN Pro automatically performs a cold bootpower up when the unit’s battery pack and backup batteriesare completely discharged, then recharged.

Performing a cold boot on the CMDM 5000:

A cold boot, or hard reset, also restarts your CMDM 5000terminal, but erases many installed/stored records andentries.

WARNING:

Never perform a cold boot unless a warm boot does notsolve your problem. Cold booting causes a loss of manyof your downloaded programs and data.

The MARLIN Pro program and database will NOT belost in the event of a complete battery loss, if it is properlyexited.

To perform a cold boot:

• Remove the battery compartment cover from the rearof the device. The reset button is located behind themain battery access panel.

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• Use a one-sixteenth inch pin or a straightened paperclip to press the reset button.

• Replace the battery compartment cover and press thered power button. The Bootloader Configurationscreen appears.

! Reference the Windows OperatingSystem / System Settings section of thisUser Manual for more information on theBootloader Configuration.

After a Cold Boot

After cold-booting your MARLIN Pro, the MARLINprogram may re-install automatically.

To re-install the MARLIN program:! The installation program will

automatically launch and is not otherwiseneeded.

• After a cold boot, the Install dialog displays. TheMarlin program name displays in the Install dialog’sName field. Click the OK button to proceed with there-installation.

• The Setup Complete dialog displays the completedinstallation progress. Click the OK button.

To restore your MARLIN Pro database after a re-install:

• Launch the MARLIN program. Select the Optionsmenu’s Restore option.

• Information that was not backed up using the Backupoption or automatically after logging out ortransferring data is not restored.

Suspend/Resume ModesAfter the initial cold boot, the MARLIN Pro is seldomturned completely “off.” Instead, the MARLIN Pro is

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turned off and on using a “suspend/resume” process. Whenyou press the MARLIN Pro’s red power button on the frontof the unit, it seems as if you are turning the MARLIN Pro“off.” However, in reality you are placing the MARLINPro in “suspend” mode.

Suspend mode conserves battery power by stopping almostall computer activity, but leaves the MARLIN Pro programrunning and immediately ready to resume operations whereit left off.

IMPORTANT:Connect the MARLIN Pro to its Power Supply/BatteryCharger whenever you do not intend to resume operationsin the immediate future. Database damage may occur ifbattery power is completely lost while the unit is inoperation or in suspend mode.

Use suspend mode whenever you temporarily halt datacollection (connect the unit to its battery charger if notresuming data collection in the near future). In suspendmode, the unit’s power is shut off to preserve battery life,except power to the MARLIN Pro’s memory. Informationin the MARLIN Pro’s memory is retained (unless its mainbattery pack is completely discharged). Thus, when youturn the MARLIN Pro back on (resume operations), it neednot repeat the boot-up process, and it immediatelyredisplays the screen that was active when the unit was lastsuspended.

Marlin Pro operation is suspended in two ways:

Manual - The operator presses the red power button

Automatic - The MARLIN Pro times out because of nooperator activity. (Power Settings can be adjusted from theWindows CE Start menu’s Settings/Control Paneloption.)

! Consult your Windows CE help file formore information.

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! Reference the Windows CE OperatingSystem / System Settings section in thismanual for more information.

Warm Boots

At times you may wish to reboot the MARLIN Pro (if theprogram “locks up”). This is termed a “warm boot” powerup. When you warm boot the MARLIN Pro, allinformation in the unit’s RAM memory is lost. However,when the MARLIN Pro reboots, the BIOS initialization andmemory tests are bypassed, and the MARLIN Pro rebootsthe MARLIN Pro program.

To warm boot the MARLIN Pro:

• Using the numeric buttons on the front of the device,hold down the 7, 8, 9, and 2 keys. A dialog displaysprompting you to verify the warm boot. Select Yes towarm boot, or No to cancel.

How to Exit the MARLIN Pro Program

The Windows CE operating system, including theMARLIN Pro program, is always open and running (evenin suspend mode).

Properly exiting the MARLIN Pro program backs-up andcloses all database files, safeguarding your database ofmeasurement POINTs.

You should properly exit the MARLIN Pro programwhenever:

• There is a chance that both the primary and backupbatteries may completely run out of power.

• You are replacing a battery pack without connectingthe MARLIN Pro to its Power Supply/BatteryCharger (if the backup batteries are not well charged,there is a potential to completely lose power).

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• You are removing the battery pack for long-termstorage.

To properly exit the MARLIN Pro program:

• Select the Options menu’s Exit option.

Figure 9. The MARLIN Pro Options Menu.

• Press the red power button to suspend the MARLINPro.

How to Adjust the Hand Strap / Harness

The CMDM 5000 has a hand strap, shoulder strap, andharness set (p/n CMAC 5001) which increases comfortwhen holding the terminal for extended periods of time.

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The hand strap can also be detached and reconnected on theother side of the device. To attach the hand strap to theback of the terminal:

• Thread the round metal piece through the metal handstrap connection on the back of the terminal.

• Slide the flat metal piece into the hand strapconnection on the bottom of the terminal.

To adjust the strap:

• Peel back the strap.

• Slide the hand that grips the MARLIN Pro under thestrap, and fit your palm comfortably, so the MARLINPro rests squarely in your hand.

• Adjust the strap to fit your hand.

How to Use the Pen

The MARLIN Pro comes with a plastic stylus pen used toselect items on the screen (as you would with a mouse).

! At times you may need to recalibrate thepen to the touch screen. Reference theWindows CE Operating System /System Settings section of this manual.

Using the Pen to Select an ItemApply pressure to the screen to select an item. If using yourfingernail, tap the screen.

! If you lose the pen, you can use yourfingernail or a nonmetallic, nonabrasiveplastic pointer to select items or write onthe screen until you get a replacementpen. Do NOT use items that scratch ormark the screen.

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! Replacement pens (p/n CMAC 4625) areavailable from SKF ConditionMonitoring. Contact your SKF ConditionMonitoring representative or distributorfor ordering information.

Using the Communications Port

To perform direct communications with external devices,connect the MARLIN Pro to the MCD probe or hostcomputer via its subminiature RS232 serialcommunications ports located at the bottom of theMARLIN Pro.

To connect to the RS 232 communications port:

• Press the red power button on the front of theMARLIN Pro for up to 10 seconds to suspend(temporarily power the MARLIN Pro off) theMARLIN Pro.

• Attach the external device’s cable connector (p/nCMAC 5201) into the RS-232 serial communicationsport on the bottom of the MARLIN Pro.

• Attach the cable’s other connector to the otherdevice’s serial port.

Battery Operations

Battery LifePrimary power for the MARLIN Pro is provided byLithium-Ion battery packs (p/n CMAC5101). The batterypacks operate for 5 to 8 hours in typical operatingenvironments, although the actual per-charge life can vary

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drastically depending on conditions, equipment options,and usage patterns.

IMPORTANT:Connect the MARLIN Pro to its Power Supply/BatteryCharger whenever you do not intend to resume operationsin the immediate future. Database damage may occur ifbattery power is completely lost while the unit is inoperation or in suspend mode.

How to Install the Battery Pack

WARNING:To ensure proper MARLIN Pro operation, ONLY use thesupplied battery pack.

To install the Lithium-Ion battery pack in your CMDM5000:

• Remove the two screws on the battery cover locatedon the underside of your device and lift the batterycover away from the device.

! The CMDM 5000 has a safety switchpositioned under the plate of the batterycompartment. By removing the batterycover, the CMDM 5000 will shut downautomatically.

• The main battery is removed by sliding the cell to theleft and lifting it out of the device.

• Insert the replacement lithium-ion battery in thebattery compartment and slide to the right to fit intoplace.

• Replace the battery cover and press down firmly onthe cover while re-securing the latches.

! Charge the battery in the terminal forapproximately two and a half hours beforeinitial use.

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WARNING:Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures in excessof 140°°°°F (60°°°°C).

Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short-circuit the batterypack.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent typerecommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of usedbatteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not open battery compartment in a hazardous area.

Replacing the Battery in an Active MARLINProIf the MARLIN Pro is active and power is supplied fromthe Power Supply/Battery Charger, you can remove andreplace the battery at any time.

If the MARLIN Pro is running from battery power only,unscrewing the battery compartment and/or removing thebattery causes the MARLIN Pro to shut off power to theLCD display and to PC cards. The MARLIN Pro may losethe MARLIN Pro program and any data stored in RAM.This could result in database errors!

To avoid these problems, use the following procedure toreplace the battery pack in an active MARLIN Pro runningon battery power:

• From the Options Menu, select the Exit option. TheMARLIN Pro backs-up and closes all its databasefiles and exits the MARLIN Pro program.

• Press the red Power button to suspend the MARLINPro.

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• Unlatch the battery and remove the pack.

• Replace with a fully charged battery pack and re-latch(ensure replacement battery is firmly latched, or theMARLIN Pro does not operate).

• Press the red power button.

How to Charge the Battery PackThe CMDM 5000’s Lithium-Ion battery packs charge fullyin 2 and a half hours or less in the MARLIN Pro. Toprevent overcharging, an internal monitoring circuit shutspower off to the battery once it reaches full capacity.

! IMPORTANT - Charge the battery fullybefore using the MARLIN Pro.

The battery is charged in the MARLIN Pro using the powersupply. The MARLIN Pro is usable while the battery ischarging.

To charge a battery pack in the MARLIN Pro:

• Ensure the power source is plugged into a wall outlet.

• Insert the power source into the POWER connectorat the top of the MARLIN Pro.

! The terminal’s battery is fully chargedafter approximately two and a half hours.

Cleaning the MARLIN Pro

The MARLIN Pro requires a minimal amount ofmaintenance. To prolong its life and avoid problems, keepthe MARLIN Pro clean. Use a clean, soft cloth dampenedwith a mild cleanser such as soap and water to clean theMARLIN Pro. Do NOT use abrasive paper/cloth orabrasive/corrosive cleaners.

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Wipe the entire MARLIN Pro, except for the scannerwindow. Wipe the scanner window periodically with a lenstissue or other material suitable for cleaning opticalmaterial (such as eyeglasses).

Storing the MARLIN Pro

Typically, when not in use, the MARLIN Pro should beconnected to its Power Supply/Battery Charger.

However, if the MARLIN Pro will not be used for longerthan a week, store it in a cool, dry place away from dust.Remove the battery and repackage the MARLIN Pro in itsoriginal shipping container.

Note that if battery life is lost completely, the MARLIN Proshuts down without properly exiting its MARLIN Proprogram. Database damage may result. Always exit theMARLIN Pro program if complete battery life loss is apossibility.

! If you leave the MARLIN Pro without amain battery for longer than 20 minutes,cold boot the MARLIN Pro and run theCalibration application to recalibrate thetouch sensitive display. Reference theWindows CE Operating System /System Settings section in this UserManual for more information.

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How to Navigate MARLIN Pro Displays

Overview

This section describes conventions and practices used tonavigate the MARLIN Pro. Topics include variousmethods for inputting data (pen touch, keyboard input,hardware keypad input), and methods for making selectionson MARLIN Pro displays (option buttons, check boxes,drop down lists, text boxes, and command buttons).

MARLIN Pro Input Methods

The data manager provides multiple user interface methods.The methods available to you depend on the task you areattempting and the active data manager display. Each inputmethod is described in detail below.

Stylus Pen “Touch and Select”The stylus pen is the MARLIN Pro’s primary input source.

To select an option on an MARLIN Pro display:

• Point to and press on the option with the pen, theoption’s appearance changes to show it is selected.

• Point to and press the appropriate command button toproceed with the process.

Keyboard Input PanelThe MARLIN Pro provides an alpha numeric keyboarddisplay for easy alphanumeric input, and a numeric keypaddisplay for easy numeric input. The keyboard icon isavailable on the display’s bottom menu bar.

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Figure 10. The Keyboard/Keypad Icon.

To display the keyboard Input Panel:

• Press the Keyboard icon in the lower right handcorner of the display. The keyboard displays on thebottom portion of the screen.

! Press the Keyboard icon once more toclose the keyboard Input Panel display.

keyboard icon

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Figure 11. The “Keyboard” Alphanumeric Input Panel Display.

The alphanumeric keypad data entry Input Panel operatesas a normal keyboards.

• Using the stylus pen, press the display’s alphanumericcharacters to “type” your input. As you type, yourentry appears in the appropriate text field.

! If the field in which you are entering textlies behind the Input Panel, you will notbe able to see the entered text withoutclosing the keyboard/keypad first.

To edit your input entry:

• If necessary, on the Input Panel keyboard, use thecursor direction keys to locate the cursor in the datainput entry, or press the stylus pen in the desiredcursor location.

cursor keys

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• On the alphanumeric keyboard, use the DELete keyto delete the character to the cursor’s right.

! The Delete key is only available in thealphanumeric keyboard when Caps Lock(CAP) is activated, or if the Shift key hasbeen depressed.

• Use the Backspace key (a thick arrow in the top righthand corner of the keyboard) to delete the characterto the cursor’s left.

! The Backspace key is not available whenthe alphanumeric keyboard is in CapsLock mode, or if the Shift key has beendepressed.

• On the alphanumeric keyboard, use the space bar keyto type empty spaces.

• When finished specifying your data entry, press thekeyboard icon on the bottom of the display. TheInput Panel will close, and the entered text willremain in the text box.

! Reference the Hardware Functionalitysection of this manual for information onthe hardware keypad.

MCD Probe Input• Vibration and temperature measurements are input

from the MARLIN Pro System’s MCD probe usingthe MARLIN Pro’s RS-232 serial communicationsport.

To collect MCD probe vibration and temperaturemeasurements:

• Connect the MCD probe’s cable to the MARLINPro’s serial communication port on the bottom of theMARLIN Pro.

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• Attach the MCD probe’s sensor to the machinemeasurement location.

! For more information on MCD probedata collection, reference your MCDProbe User Manual.

• Identify the measurement POINT you wish to record(hierarchy list, scanner, MQC stud).

• If the MCD POINT is identified in the hierarchy list,press the hierarchy display’s Collect command buttonto display the POINT’s data collection form.

• Press the input form’s MCD button to initiate datacollection.

• After the MCD probe reads the data, the form updatesto display the current vibration, envelopedacceleration, and temperature readings.

How To Select Options in MARLIN Pro Displays

MARLIN Pro option selection methods are similar to thoseused in Microsoft Windows applications. Users familiarwith MS Windows will recognize option buttons, checkboxes, drop down lists, text boxes, and command buttons.Each option selection method is described as shown in thefollowing figures.

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Figure 12. The Hierarchy Display.

“open”hierarchy item,press to toggleopen or closed

MARLIN ProPOINTs

commandbuttons

menu bar

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Figure 13. An Example Configuration Screen.

text input fields

cancel buttonOK button

drop down list

keypad access

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Figure 14. A “Gauge” Data Entry Display.

Text/Numeric Input Boxes“Type” information into text input boxes using thekeyboard Input Panel. Use the keyboard’s editing keys toedit text already entered.

TIP!To quickly highlight characters in text fields, use the pento line through (draw a line through) the unwantedcharacters, and use the keyboard’s delete or backspaceoptions.

List BoxesDisplay a list of choices. Touch the pen on the item toselect (highlighting the item) and, if necessary, press the

NOTE -commandbutton

gauge withmovable dial

numeric input

SKIPforwardcommandbutton

SKIPbackwardcommandbutton

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appropriate command button. At times, more choices existthan can be viewed in the list box. In this case, a scroll barappears on the right side of the box. MARLIN Pro scrollbars operate similarly to all Windows scroll bars. Withscroll bars, use the scroll arrows, scroll button, and areasabove and below the scroll button to scroll the list until thedesired item(s) comes into view.

Option ButtonsA group of option buttons display options from which onlyone is available at a time. Touch the pen to the appropriateoption button to select it. The previously selected optionautomatically unselects.

Check BoxesIn a group of check boxes, you may select as many optionsas needed. Touch the pen to appropriate check boxes toenable. A checkmark displays in each enabled check box.

Command ButtonsInitiate the immediate response described on the commandbutton, such as Review or Collect..

OK and Cancel Command ButtonsOK and Cancel command buttons appear graphically asOK, and Cancel.

The Menu BarAccess the MARLIN Pro’s various modes of operationfrom the Hierarchy Display, including the Log Out andExit options.

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The Options Menu

Figure 15. The Options Menu.

Backup – Backs-up the MARLIN Pro database, saving alldata to the FLASH memory.

Restore – If the MARLIN program is re-installed, selectthe Restore option to restore the most recently backed-updatabase. All changes made since the last Backupoperation will not be maintained after the Restore.

Log Out – Returns to the title screen, so another operatormay log in.

Exit – Properly exits the MARLIN Pro program toWindows CE, closing all database files. Exiting safeguardsfrom database corruption due to loss of battery power.

The Tools Menu

Figure 16. The Tools Menu

Operator – Allows you to set up operator and hardwarepreferences.

Transfer – Initiates “Transfer” mode, and enables you tospecify host computer configuration.

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Reports – Allows you to generate reports.

The Tree Menu

Figure 17. The Tree Menu.

All – Shows all hierarchy items in the Hierarchy display.

Overdue – Shows only items overdue for data.

Global Open – Opens all hierarchy items. All ROUTEs,SETs, and Machines open to display all measurementPOINTs. Places the highlight at the top of the list.

Global Close – Closes all hierarchy items. Places thehighlight at the top of the list.

Go to Top – Places the highlight on the Non ROUTEhierarchy item at the top of the list.

Go to Bottom – Automatically opens the last hierarchyROUTE and its subsequent SETs, and places the highlighton the last POINT in the last SET.

Refresh – Refreshes the Hierarchy display, closing allhierarchy elements.

Route – Select to places the highlight on either the Next orPrevious ROUTE hierarchy item, or Delete the selectedROUTE..

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The Point Menu

Figure 18. The Point Menu.

Add – Adds a non-ROUTE POINT.

Modify – Modifies set-up of highlighted POINT orMachine.

Delete – Deletes the highlighted POINT.

How to log on to the MARLIN Pro

When using the MARLIN Pro, the operator first “logs in”by selecting his or her name from a list of operator IDs.

To turn on the MARLIN Pro:

• Press the red Power button on the front of theMARLIN Pro. From the Windows CE Start menu,select the MARLIN Pro program, or double-click theMARLIN Pro icon on the desktop. The MARLINPro’s title screen appears.

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Figure 19. The MARLIN Pro “Title” Screen.

The MARLIN Pro title screen displays the MARLIN Pro’sversion number and serial number, once entered.

• Touch the pen anywhere on the title screen to accessthe Log In display.

Logging On to the MARLIN ProLogging on with your user name causes Operatorpreferences settings to default to your specified settings (forexample, how the trigger buttons are configured).

Also, the specified operator's name is stored withmeasurement data collected by the operator, and uploadedback to PRISM4 during the upload procedure, where it maybe displayed using PRISM4 reports. This provides a methodto track which data is collected by specific operators.

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Figure 20. The Log In Display.

To log on to the MARLIN Pro:

• In the Operator Name: drop down list, use the pento specify your operator name.

! Upon initial shipment, log on as theAdministrator.

• In the Password: field, use the keyboard to enteryour password.

! Upon initial shipment, specify the defaultpassword “SKF.”

! All new operators (operators added to thelist by the system administrator) areautomatically issued the default password“SKF.”

operator name

current password

newpasswordbutton

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! Passwords are NOT case-sensitive.! For the Administrator, when the password

is entered, but before pressing OK, aDelete Database button appears beneaththe OK and Cancel buttons. Press thisbutton to delete. You will be prompted todelete your database.

• Press OK to enter the selected operator andpassword, the Hierarchy display appears.

! If necessary, press Cancel to cancel theLog In attempt.

How to Change Your PasswordNew operators almost always wish to change theirpassword from “SKF” to one known only by themselves.

To change your Log In password:

• On the Log In display, select your Operator Nameand enter your Current Password.

• Press the New Pwd (New Password) button, and acursor will appear in the New Pwd (New Password)text box. Enter the desired new password.

• Press OK to save the changes and launch theMARLIN Pro program.

The MARLIN Pro’s Hierarchy Display

After logging on, the MARLIN Pro displays its Hierarchylist display. All MARLIN Pro displays open from thisHierarchy display. Hierarchy display components aredescribed in the adjacent figures.

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Figure 21. An Example Hierarchy Display.

indicates anopen hierarchyitem

indicates datais stored forthis POINT

access Reviewdisplay for thehighlighted POINT

access data inputform for thehighlighted POINT

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Setting MARLIN Pro Preferences

Overview

MARLIN Pro Operator/Hardware preferences should beset up by the system administrator prior to using theMARLIN Pro .

To access the Operator Preferences display:

Figure 22. The Tools Menu’s Operator Option.

• From the Hierarchy display, select the Tools menu’sOperator option. The Operator display appears

Operator options are detailed in the adjacent figure.

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Figure 23. The Operator Display.

The Operator display is divided into three sections:Administration, Operator Preferences, and GlobalPreferences.

Administration (Add, Modify, and Delete Operators)

Add, Modify, and Delete administration command buttonsappear only when the current operator has theAdministration Access Level.

add a newoperator

displays status ofstatistical processcontrol alarming

affect allMARLIN Prooperators

changes to GlobalPreferences applyto new non-ROUTE MCDPOINTs only

access MARLINPro HardwareSetup display

current operator’saccess level,language, andhardware setuppreferences

delete a specifiedoperator

modify a specifiedoperator’s preferences

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Adding OperatorsThe Add command button accesses the Add Operatordisplay, which allows the administrator to add andconfigure settings for new MARLIN Pro operators.

Figure 24. The Add Operator Display.

Add Operator configuration fields include:

Name - Write in or type the new operator’s name using thekeyboard.

Access Level - Specify one of four access levels for thenew operator:

Admin - Access to all MARLIN Pro operationsincluding the ability to add, modify, and deleteoperators.

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Full - Access to all MARLIN Pro operations with theexception of adding, modifying, and deletingoperators.

Limited - Access to data collection operations only(data collection, review, and upload). Cannot add,modify, or delete hierarchy items. Cannot add,modify, or delete operators.

Review - Access to data review operations only.Cannot collect data, add/modify/delete hierarchyitems, add/modify/delete operators, or restore thedatabase using the Restore option.

The following table indicates which operations areavailable for each access level.OperationAdd Item Admin FullModify Item Admin FullDelete Item Admin FullCollect Admin Full LimitedReview Admin Full Limited ReviewReport Admin Full Limited ReviewTransfer Admin Full LimitedOperator / Admin. AdminOperator / non-Admin Admin Full Limited Review

Scan Required to Collect Data - When enabled, theoperator must initiate data input using the MARLIN Pro’sbarcode scan device, or an MQC computerized stud. Thisoption forces the operator to visit each machine or POINT,and scan in the item’s barcode to identify the item prior toperforming measurements on the machine or POINT (orscan in the item’s ID from its MQC stud).

Typically, when enabling Scan Required to Collect Datafor an operator, barcodes are used at the machine hierarchylevel rather than the POINT hierarchy level. This forcesthe operator to visit the machine to initiate data collection,but facilitates an easy data collection routine.

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Display Review Form– Use the drop down list to specifywhether to display the Feedback form during datacollection. Choices are, Always, On Alarm, or Never.

SPC Enabled - When enabled, 18 Statistical ProcessControl rules apply to process trends.

With SPC enabled, when the Save button is pressed duringdata collection to record the current measurement value, thePOINT’s value is automatically compared to 18 SPC rules.If any rules are violated, an SPC button automaticallydisplays on the POINT’s Feedback form (which displays asspecified in the Modify Operator display). Press thisbutton to display all violated SPC rule messages for thePOINT (i.e., Process out of control (Rule 4)).

! See the Statistical Process Controlsection for more information on SPC rulesand their corresponding alarm messages.

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Figure 25. An Example SPC Rule Violations Display.

Enable Machine OK – When enabled in OperatorPreferences, this button provides the operator a method toquickly describe the overall machine condition as "OK",without collecting current data on the machine’smeasurements. For machines with Single and Multi-SelectInspection POINTs, the Machine OK button specifies andstores the first non-alarm Inspection Result for each of themachine's Inspection POINTs, then displays the Machinedisplay for the next machine at the same hierarchy level. Ifno more machines exist at the same hierarchy level, thehierarchy display appears with the current machine's IDhighlighted.

Show Previous Data – Enable to allow the operator toview the previous data prior to collecting new data.

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Modifying Operator PreferencesThe Modify command button accesses the ModifyOperator display, which allows the system administratorto modify an existing operator’s settings.

All components of the Modify Operator display operate aspreviously described for the Add Operator display except:

Name - In the Modify Operator display, use thisdrop down list to specify the operator whose settingsyou wish to modify.

Reset Password to default (SKF) - Resets thespecified operator’s log in password to the defaultMARLIN Pro password, “SKF.” This option isuseful when operators forget their password.

Deleting Operators

The Delete command button accesses the DeleteOperator display, which allows the system administratorto delete one or more existing operators from theoperator list.

To delete an MARLIN Pro operator:

• In the Delete Operator display, use the Operator:area to specify the operator to delete, then click thedisplay’s Delete button. You are prompted toconfirm the deletion.

! Pressing the stylus pen on severaloperator names in progression to selectmore than one operator. To deselect anoperator, press the name again.

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Operator Preferences

Figure 26. The Operator Preferences Area.

The Operator Preferences area allows all operators anopportunity to change their MARLIN Pro StatisticalProcess Control Enabled settings (as previously describedin the Add Operator section), and to configure their MDMHardware setup preferences.

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MARLIN Pro MDM Hardware PreferencesSettings

Figure 27. The MARLIN Pro MDM Hardware Preferences Display.

Use fields in the MARLIN Pro MDM HardwarePreferences display to configure MARLIN Pro hardwaresettings:

Serial # - Available to “Admin” and "Full" AccessLevel users only - Enter the MARLIN Pro’s serialnumber (located on the back of the MARLIN Pro).The specified serial number displays on the MARLINPro’s title screen, is stored with measurement datacollected by the MARLIN Pro, and is uploaded back

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to PRISM4 during the upload process, where it maybe displayed using PRISM4 reports.

Button Actions - Specify which of the two yellowtrigger buttons performs the scan, and whichadvances through data collection displays (typicallydepends on whether the operator is right or lefthanded). Both buttons may also be turned “Off”.

! To configure other hardware settings,such as inactivity time-out, systemdate/time, etc., access the Window’sStart menu’s Settings / Control Paneloption.

! Reference the Windows CE OperatingSystem / System Settings section of thisUser Manual for more information onsystem settings.

Global Preferences

Figure 28. Global Preferences Fields.

Global preference settings apply for all MARLIN Prooperators. Global Preferences fields include:

System Units - Using the drop-down list, specifywhether vibration measurement units display inEnglish or Metric.

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Temperature Units - Using the drop-down list,specify whether temperature units display in degreesCelsius (Centigrade) or Fahrenheit for MCD POINTs.

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What Is a Data Collection “ROUTE”?

A data collection ROUTE is a list of measurement POINTsarranged in sequence for the most efficient data collectionas you walk through the plant. PRISM4 software allowsyou to easily set up measurement collection ROUTEs tohelp you perform the most efficient MARLIN Pro datacollection.

! Reference your PRISM4 software’s UserManual for more information on creatingand downloading PRISM4 measurementcollection ROUTEs.

Figure 29. The Tools Menu’s Transfer Option.

The MARLIN Pro’s Tools Menu’s Transfer option allowsthe operator to modify MARLIN Pro data communicationssettings, and to initiate data transfer operations between theMARLIN Pro and the host computer running PRISM4

software.

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How to Perform Download/Upload Operations

IMPORTANT - To set-up the MARLIN Pro forcommunication with PRISM4, any desktop applicationoccupying the serial port, such as ActiveSync, must beterminated or disabled on the serial port.

To disable desktop ActiveSync:

• Right click on the ActiveSync tray icon on yourdesktop computer and select the Connection Settingsoption.

• Disable the Allow serial cable or infrared connectionto this COM port checkbox. Click OK.

! The ActiveSync tray icon on yourdesktop computer should turn from greento gray, to indicate the disconnection.

MARLIN Pro/PRISM4 data transfer operations(uploading/downloading) are initiated on the MARLIN Pro,then controlled using PRISM4 software Transfer options.

IMPORTANT:The communication Baud Rate setting must be the samein the MARLIN Pro and PRISM4 software.

To ready the MARLIN Pro for PRISM4 download /upload operations:

! Ensure that ActiveSync has beendisabled.

• With the MARLIN Pro off (in suspend mode),connect the supplied MARLIN Pro Data Transfercable set (p/n 31165700) between the host computer’sRS232 serial port connector and the MARLIN Pro’ssubminiature RS232 serial communications connectorlocated at the bottom of the MARLIN Pro.

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• Turn the MARLIN Pro on (resume mode), and fromthe MARLIN Pro’s Hierarchy display, select the ToolsMenu’s Transfer option. The Transfer displayappears and the MARLIN Pro is ready to communicatewith the host (continue data transfer operations fromthe host computer).

Figure 30. The Transfer Display.

! Use the Setup button to specify thecommunications interface as a directCable interface.

! During the download/upload process, ifthe host computer cannot establishcommunications, verify that ActiveSync isdisabled, communications settings areproperly configured in the PRISM4

software, and the Baud Rate setting is

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identical in the PRISM4 software and theMARLIN Pro. Reference the followingHow to Set the Baud Rate section andyour PRISM4 User Manual for details.

• On the host computer, use PRISM4 data Transferprocedures to initiate the download/upload procedure.

As data transfer proceeds, the status on the Transfer screenchanges to reflect information transferred to/from the hostcomputer. The number of POINTs and SETs transferredare reported along with the number or Instruction Pages,Data Samples, and Notes.

! “SET” refers to both SET and machinehierarchy items in the PRISM4 database.

How to Set the Baud Rate

Setting MARLIN Pro communication parameters is asimple matter of selecting the interface to the host computerand a baud rate to match the baud rate specified in thePRISM4 software.

• Press the Transfer display’s Setup button to displaythe Transfer Setup communication interface display.

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Figure 31. The MARLIN Pro Transfer Setup of Communication Parameters.

• Use the option buttons to specify the appropriateMARLIN Pro communications interface and baudrate.

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Overview

Again, the Hierarchy display appears after logging in to theMARLIN Pro. All MARLIN Pro operations initiate fromthe Hierarchy display.

Figure 32. Hierarchy Display Data Collection Items.

At the top of the display’s hierarchy list is the NonROUTE hierarchy item. The Non ROUTE SET stores all

indicates anopenhierarchyitem

indicates newdata is storedfor thisPOINT (readyto upload)

access Feedbackdisplay for thehighlightedPOINT

access data inputform for thehighlighted POINT

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measurement POINTs set-up on the MARLIN Pro (allPOINTs that were not downloaded from PRISM4 software).

! Non ROUTE POINT setup is describedin the following Adding New NonROUTE POINTs section. All POINTswithin ROUTEs must be added ormodified from PRISM4.

Beneath the Non ROUTE SET, the hierarchy list displaysROUTE hierarchy items downloaded from PRISM4

software.

ROUTE InstructionsUsing PRISM4 software, ROUTE instructions explainingthe ROUTE may be created and stored with the ROUTE.When the ROUTE is downloaded to the MARLIN Pro fordata collection, these ROUTE instructions accompany thedownloaded ROUTE.

If ROUTE instructions are downloaded with the ROUTE,an “Instruction Page” hierarchy item with a triangleindicator appears for each instruction page on the MARLINPro hierarchy list just below the downloaded ROUTEname. Highlight this Instruction Page hierarchy item andpress the Collect button to view the downloaded ROUTEInstructions.

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Navigating the Hierarchy List

Figure 33. Hierarchy List Navigation Tools.

The Tree MenuIn the hierarchy display, the Tree menu gives you access toseveral options for hierarchy navigation. Options in thismenu allow you to quickly navigate the hierarchy list.

open SET,press to close

POINT withdata stored sincethe last upload

POINTs withoutstored data

closed SET,press to open

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Figure 34. The Tree Menu’s Hierarchy Navigation Options.

Tree Menu Options are:

All – Shows all items in the Hierarchy display.

Overdue – Shows only items overdue for data.

Global Open – Opens all hierarchy items. All ROUTEs,SETs, and Machines open to display all measurementPOINTs. Places the highlight at the top of the list.

Global Close – Closes all hierarchy items. Places thehighlight at the top of the list.

Go to Top – Places the highlight on the Non ROUTEhierarchy item at the top of the list.

Go to Bottom – Automatically opens the last hierarchyROUTE and its subsequent SETs, and places the highlighton the last POINT in the last SET.

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Refresh – Refreshes the Hierarchy Display, closing allhierarchy elements.

Route – Select to places the highlight on either the Next orPrevious ROUTE hierarchy item, or Delete the selectedROUTE..

SETsSET open/close indicators (minus sign or plus sign in thesquare symbols) appear to the left of all SET and ROUTEicons in a hierarchy list.

The square with a minus sign indicates that a SET is open,displaying its subSETs and/or POINTs. The square with aplus sign indicates that the SET is closed, concealing allsubSETs and POINTs.

Measurement POINTsWith measurement POINT hierarchy items, a square aroundthe POINT icon to the left of the POINT indicates data hasbeen stored for the POINT since the last upload (thesePOINTs have been collected and are ready for the nextupload).

An icon without a square indicates POINTs without storeddata, or with stored data that has already been uploaded.

This method for displaying data collection status allows youto quickly see where you’ve been (squares around icons),and where you need to go (no squares).

General Data Collection Steps

The MARLIN Pro utilizes a variety of data input formsdepending on the type of measurement (MCD, VibPak,process, single-select or multi-select inspection), and yourpreferred method for entering process data (slider, bar,gauge or keypad data input forms).

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MARLIN Pro data collection is easy:

1. Identify the machine or measurement POINT for whichyou wish to record data, and initiate its machine formor data input form.

2. On the data input form, record and store the POINT’sdata.

3. Review the measurement’s results (if Display ReviewForm is enabled in Operator Preferences).

4. Advance to the next measurement.! The MARLIN Pro automatically

advances to the next measurement withineach ROUTE.

We first describe general methods for identifying andinitiating data collection for any MARLIN Pro POINT,then describe the MARLIN Pro’s various data input formsin detail.

How To Identify Measurement POINTs andInitiate Data CollectionThere are two general methods to identify machines andPOINTs, and initiate MARLIN Pro data collection; manualand automatic.

“Manual” Hierarchy List Identification - Use thepen and touch sensitive hierarchy controls on theHierarchy display to locate the machine or POINT inthe hierarchy list. When the desired hierarchy item ishighlighted, press the Hierarchy display’s Collectbutton (or press the yellow “Next” hardware button, ifconfigured) to initiate data collection. The machine orPOINT’s data input form appears.

! Once data collection is initiated, you maysequence through hierarchy list datacollection using the stylus pen and Skipbuttons on MARLIN Pro displays, or use

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the yellow “Next” hardware button (userdefined).

“Automatic” Measurement Identification - Use eitherMQC computerized studs or the MARLIN Pro’s built-inbarcode scanner to automatically identify the machine ormeasurement POINT.

MARLIN Quick Connect (MQC) Studs - An MQCcomputerized stud connection automatically locates andidentifies the POINT in the MARLIN Pro hierarchy list,and automatically initiates the POINT’s data input form.

Barcode Scanner - This option not available on theCMDM 5000.

Machine Display! A “machine” hierarchy item is any

hierarchy item from which ONLYmeasurement POINTs branch. Forexample, the Non ROUTE hierarchy itemis considered a “machine” hierarchy itemas only POINTs branch from it.

To view the Machine Display:

Highlight a machine hierarchy item and press the Collectbutton, or

Progress from the last POINT of the previous machine atthe same hierarchy level (during data collection, press thecheckmark button or Skip down on the last POINT of theprevious machine), or

Scan a location tag associated with a machine hierarchyitem.

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The Machine display is split into three sections:

Figure 35. The Machine Display.

The top of the form displays the machine’s ID anddescription (i.e. “NONROUTE,” or “SKF Motor: 100).

The middle of the form displays the Machine Information,including the total number of measurement POINTs set upfor the machine, and how many POINTs have an “overdue”collection status.

The bottom of the screen displays Action buttons forspecifying the machine’s condition during data collection.Machine Action buttons include:

Machine not Operating – Saves a “Machine NotOperating” coded note for the first measurementPOINT in the machine and automatically displays the

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Machine display for the next machine at the samehierarchy level. This selection provides a method forspecifying the machine is not operating at the time ofdata collection, and sets up data collection at the nextmachine.

Machine OK – When enabled in OperatorPreferences, this button provides the operator amethod to quickly describe the overall machinecondition as “OK”, without collecting current data onthe machine’s measurements. For machines withSingle and Multi-Select Inspection POINTs, theMachine OK button specifies and stores the firstnon-alarm Inspection Result for each of themachine’s Inspection POINTs, then displays theMachine display for the next machine at the samehierarchy level. If no more machines exist at thesame hierarchy level, the hierarchy display appearswith the current machine’s ID highlighted.

! Process POINTs and MCD POINTs arenot affected by the Machine OK button(no data is stored). Therefore, on theMARLIN Pro hierarchy list, their icondoes not get a square around it (indicatingdata has not been collected), and theyproduce a “skipped POINT” result inPRISM4.

Collect – Displays the first POINT’s data collectionform, allowing the operator to begin data collectionon the machine.

Cancel – Closes the Machine form, displaying thehierarchy list.

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Machine Feedback Display

Figure 36. The Machine Feedback Display.

To review a machine’s collected data, highlight themachine’s hierarchy item and press the Review button.The machine’s Feedback review display displays. The topand middle of the Feedback display again show machine IDand total POINT information. However, the bottom of thedisplay now offers a Review POINTs action button which,when pressed, displays the Feedback review display for thefirst POINT branching from the machine. With the firstPOINT’s Feedback display on the screen, you maysequence through Feedback displays for the machine’sother POINTs using the up/down arrow buttons located atthe bottom of the display.

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MARLIN Pro Data Input DisplaysAgain, the MARLIN Pro uses a variety of data inputdisplays depending on the type of measurement (MCD,process, or inspection), and depending on your preferredinput display for recording process data (slider, bar, gauge,or keypad).

Process POINT Data Input DisplaysDepending on the process POINT’s setup, one of four datainput displays appear when data collection is initiated forthe POINT (slider, bar, gauge or keypad). Each inputdisplay is described below.

Figure 37. The “Slider” Data Input Display.

As with all data input forms, the previous recorded valueand its alarm status show when the display initiates.

Point ID

POINTdescription

attach notes tothis POINT

slide up/down torecord the newvalue

write/type in thenew value

cancel, returnto hierarchydisplay

store new value,display “Review”screen, advance tonext POINT

alarm setpoint

SKIP to nextPOINT/SET(without storingdata)

SKIP to previousPOINT/SET(without storingdata)

alarm statusindicator

date and time ofprevious reading, ornew data enteredmessage

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SKIP Buttons - Use the SKIP buttons to skip datacollection for the displayed measurement and advance tothe previous (<<) or next (>>) POINT’s data input form.

To input the new POINT value:

• Type in the new value directly in the numeric dataentry box, the slider bar moves to represent theentered value and show its proximity to alarm setpoints, or

• Using the pen, move the slider bar up/down to thedesired value. The numeric data entry box at thebottom of the display updates to show the numericalequivalent of the slider position.

The display’s alarm status indicator immediately updates toreflect the new value’s alarm status.

To store the new value and advance to the next POINT:

• Press the data input form’s OK command button (orpress the yellow Next button). The new value isstored and the Feedback display automaticallyinitiates (if the Display Review Form option is set to“Always” in Operator Preferences), allowing you toview current, last, and baseline information for themeasurement and the measurement’s trend plot.

• In the Feedback display, evaluate the measurement’svalidity (compare its current value to its baseline andprevious values) and note the measurement’s severitylevel, then press the Feedback display’s OK button(or press the yellow Next button) to exit the reviewmode and automatically initiate the nextmeasurement’s data input form.

! Feedback display information andcontrols are fully described in the nextsection.

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To attach a note to the POINT during data collection:

During data collection, operators may attach notes toPOINTs. The MARLIN Pro provides two methods forentering notes:

Text Notes - Use the stylus pen to write in or type a note.! Press the Clear Text button to remove all

text notes from the text box.

Codes- Use the checkboxes to quickly enable one or moreuser defined notes downloaded from PRISM4.

! Press the Clear Codes button to disableall Codes area checkboxes.

Figure 38. The Notes Display.

cancels (does notsave) new notessaves all notes

lists all codednotes

clears allselected codednotes

clears allentered textnotes

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Text NotesText notes allow you an opportunity to attach any text to ameasurement during data collection. The attached notemay be viewed in the MARLIN Pro’s Feedback mode, orafter uploading, in PRISM4.

To attach a “text” note to a POINT:

• From the data input form, press the Note button. TheNotes display appears.

• In the Notes display, press the stylus pen in the textarea, and press the keyboard icon to activate thekeyboard.

• Type in the text note.

• If you wish to delete an entered text note, press thedisplay’s Clear Text button.

Coded NotesCoded notes allow you to easily select a “standard” notefrom a list of notes previously downloaded from PRISM4

software. Again, the attached note may be viewed in theMARLIN Pro’s Feedback mode, or in PRISM4, afteruploading.

To attach a coded note to a POINT:

• From the data input form, press the Note commandbutton. The Note Input display appears.

• In the Note Input display, press the checkboxes toenable one or more coded notes. Press an enabledcheckbox once more to disable.

! Coded notes previously assigned to thePOINT are already checked.

! If desired, use the Clear Codes button toquickly disable all checkboxes.

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• Use the pen to (select) one or more coded notes to thePOINT.

When all applicable notes have been selected, press thedisplay’s OK command button to return to the Note Inputdisplay. The selected notes appear in the Codes area.

“Bar” Data Input FormControls in the “bar” data input form operate as previouslydescribed for the “slider” data input form, except valuesand alarm setpoints are graphically displayed in bar forminstead of slider form.

Figure 39. Example of a Bar Data Input Form.

slide up/down torecord the newvalue

alarm setpoints

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“Gauge” Data Input FormControls in the “gauge” data input form also operate aspreviously described for the “slider” data input form,except values and alarm setpoints are graphically displayedin gauge form instead of slider/bar form.

Figure 40. Example of a Gauge Data Input Form.

“Keypad” Data Input FormKeypad data input forms dispense with graphic input anddisplay methods (slider, bar, gauge). They offer numericinput and display only. Controls in “keypad” data inputforms operate as previously described “slider” data inputforms.

alarm setpointsmove with pen torecord the new value

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! A disadvantage to using the keypad datainput form is its inability to display alarmsetpoints.

Figure 41. A Keypad Data Input Form.

How to Collect Routine Inspection DataMARLIN Pro “Inspection” POINTs allow the operator touse the MARLIN Pro to routinely record visualobservations or perform and record a physical test of somesort.

During setup, alert and danger alarms settings can beassigned to specific inspection results. When the operatorselects an inspection result associated with an alarmcondition, pre-determined alarm messages provideimmediate feedback to the data collection person.

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Depending on the inspection POINT’s setup, one of twodata input forms appear when data collection is initiated forthe POINT (single-select inspection POINT or multi-selectinspection POINT).

Single-Select vs. Multi-Select InspectionPOINTsSingle-Select Inspection POINTs and Multi-SelectInspection POINTs both display five Inspection Resultsfields. The difference between the two inspection POINTtypes is the number of results the operator is allowed toselect.

! During inspection POINT setup, youdefine up to five expected results for thespecific inspection or test POINT.

Single-Select Inspection POINTs - The operator mayselect only one of the five pre-defined Inspection Resultsas the one most accurate for the inspection POINTcondition.

Multi-Select Inspection POINTs - The operator selects asmany of the five pre-defined Inspection Results as areappropriate to describe the inspection POINT condition.

Single-Select Inspection - Data Input DisplayIn single-select inspection data input forms, the expectedinspection results (up to five) appear as option buttons.

• Use the stylus pen to select the inspection result thatbest matches current conditions.

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Figure 42. A “Single-Select” Inspection Data Input Form.

! Other controls in the “single-selectinspection” data input form, such as theSKIP buttons, operate the same aspreviously described “slider” processPOINT data input form.

To store the inspection result and advance to the nextPOINT:

• Press the data input form’s OK command button (orpress the yellow Next button). The inspection resultis stored and the Feedback display automaticallyinitiates (if the Display Review Form option is set to“Always” in Operator Preferences).

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Figure 43. A Single-Select Inspection Feedback Display.

• In the Single-Select Inspection POINT Feedbackdisplay, observe the inspection result’s alarm statusand, if applicable, the alarm message.

• Press the Feedback display’s Done button (or pressthe yellow Next button) to exit the Feedback modeand automatically initiate the next POINT’s datainput form.

Multi-Select Inspection - Data Input FormIn multi-select inspection data input forms, the expectedinspection results (up to five) appear as check boxes.

• Use the pen to select as many inspection results as arecurrently applicable.

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Figure 44. A “Multi-Select” Inspection Data Input Form.

! Other controls in the “multi-selectinspection” data input form operate thesame as previously described “slider”process POINT data input form.

To store the inspection results and advance to the nextPOINT:

• Press the data input form’s OK command button (orpress the yellow Next button). The inspection resultsare stored and the Feedback display automaticallyinitiates, if configured in Operator Preferences.

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Figure 45. A Multi-Select Inspection Feedback Display.

• In the Multi-Select Inspection POINT Feedbackdisplay, use the pen to highlight each result andobserve the result’s alarm status and, if applicable, itsalarm message.

• Press the Feedback display’s Done button (or pressthe yellow Next button) to exit the Feedback reviewmode and automatically initiate the next POINT’sdata input form.

How to use Inspection Data Input Forms forRecording Process DataSingle and Multi-Select Inspection POINTs are unique intheir ability to immediately display pre-defined alarmmessages for specific inspection conditions. These

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messages provide the operator with immediate, accuratecorrective actions for alert or danger conditions.

With some plant processes, it is possible to set up processdata collection POINTs that utilize these alarm messages.To apply alarm messages to process POINT types (POINTsfor which you enter numeric process data), set up theprocess POINTs as inspection POINTs (using incrementalranges for numeric process data input).

The following two figures exemplify using a Single-selectinspection data input form to enter plant process data, andthe resulting alarm message(s).

In this example, the pump’s pressure should always runbelow 150 PSI. In the POINT’s Setup, the “less than 150”Inspection Result is not assigned an alarm, the “150-160”Result is assigned the alert alarm, and the “higher than160” Result is assigned the danger alarm. An exampleInspection Feedback display follows.

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Figure 46. A Single-Select Inspection Data Input Form for Entering PlantProcess Data.

In this example, the POINT’s danger Alarm Messageinstructs the operator to switch to the spare pump and callhis supervisor “Bill.”

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Figure 47. Example of a Process/Inspection Feedback Display.

It should be noted that Inspection POINTs do not providetrend capabilities. If both trending and alarm messages arerequired, set up two POINTs, a standard process POINTfor exact numerical data entry and trending, and aprocess/inspection POINT that provides alarm messages.

How to Collect MCD Probe Vibration andTemperature Measurements Using theMARLIN ProCombining the MARLIN Pro with an MCD probe providesmore powerful vibration and temperature monitoring. Asmentioned earlier, vibration measurements includevibration velocity for general purpose machinery

dangerinspectionresult

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monitoring, and enveloped acceleration vibration forbearing and gear monitoring.

! You must attach the temperature magnetprobe tip to the MCD probe to monitortemperature, or use an MQCcomputerized stud.

To begin MCD Probe data collection with the MARLINPro:

• Using the provided cable, connect the MCD probe tothe MARLIN Pro’s RS232 serial communicationsport.

• Attach the MCD’s temperature magnet probe tip tothe machine measurement POINT.

• In the MARLIN Pro’s Hierarchy display, highlightthe MCD POINT for which you wish to collect data.Or, attach the probe to an MQC computerized studand press the MARLIN Pro’s yellow Scan button toscan the MQC stud. The MARLIN Pro automaticallyidentifies the POINT and initiates its data input form.

! When using MQC smart studs, you mustalways connect the MCD probe to thestud prior to initializing the data inputform.

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• On the MARLIN Pro, press the Collect commandbutton (or press the yellow Next button). The MCDPOINT’s data input form appears.

Figure 48. An MCD Data Input Form.

! As with all data input forms, the POINT’sprevious recorded values and their alarmstatus show when the display initiates.

• Press the display’s MCD button to initiate datacollection (or press the Next hardware button, ifconfigured). The display updates to show newvibration and temperature values and their alarmstatus.

! If you suspect data collection was notaccurate, press the MCD button again toretake the POINT’s measurements.

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To store the collected vibration/temperature values:

• Press the data input form’s OK button (or press theNext hardware button, if configured). The new valueis stored and the POINT’s Feedback display initiates,as specified in the Operator Preferences’ DisplayReview Form option, allowing you to view currentvs. last vs. baseline information for the POINT’svelocity measurement and the velocity measurement’strend plot.

! Each measurement in the MCD POINT isreviewed in sequence (velocity,enveloped acceleration, and temperature).

! The Feedback display is fully describedin the following How to ReviewCollected Data section.

• Press the velocity Feedback display’s OK button (orpress the yellow Next button) to view the POINT’senveloped acceleration measurement Feedbackdisplay.

• Press the enveloped acceleration Feedback display’sOK button (or press the Next hardware button, ifconfigured) to view the POINT’s temperaturemeasurement Feedback display.

• Press the temperature Feedback display’s OK button(or press the Next hardware button, if configured) toexit the Feedback mode and automatically initiate thenext POINT’s data input form.

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Overview

During data collection, Feedback review displays appear (ifconfigured in Operator Preferences) after each POINT isrecorded, allowing the operator to:

• Observe updated alarm indicators to monitor therecorded POINT’s severity level (and alarm messageswith Inspection POINTs).

• Evaluate the accuracy (validity) of the measurement(by comparing it to its previously recorded value).

• Observe the measurement’s trend plot.

These same Feedback displays may be accessed at any timefrom the MARLIN Pro’s Hierarchy display.

How to Access Feedback Displays

To initiate Feedback displays from the hierarchy:

• In the MARLIN Pro’s Hierarchy display, highlightthe POINT whose collected data you wish to review.

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• Press the Review command button. Thehighlighted POINT’s Feedback display appears.

Figure 49. A Feedback Display.

• Use the Feedback display’s information to analyzethe measurement’s status.

• Press the Feedback display’s down arrow button toadvance to the next measurement’s Feedback display.

! SPC Results are discussed in theStatistical Process Control section.

! Note button operations are identical tothose previously described in data inputfields.

press to view oradd notes storedwith the POINT

press to view themeasurement’strend plot

press to select theCurrent value asthe measurement’sbaseline value

view next POINT’sReview form

current alarm level,changes fromprevious and baselinereadings, and SPCresults (if enabled)

the value, date,and time of theselected baselinemeasurement

the value, date,and time of thepreviousmeasurement

the value, date,and time of themost recentmeasurement

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How to View a POINT’s Trend Plot

Trend plots allow you to easily compare a measurement'smost recent reading to its previous readings and alarmsetpoints, allowing you to see how the POINT is “trending”over time. Trend plots are an easy and accurate method ofdetecting gradual changes in machinery condition, changesthat might otherwise be overlooked.

To view a measurement’s trend plot:

• Initiate the measurement’s Feedback display.

• Press the Feedback display’s trend plot button next tothe POINT ID and description. The Trend Feedbackdisplay appears.

Figure 50. A Trend Display.

full scalesetting

alarmsetpoints

min. scalesetting x-axis time range

zoom in,zoom out

crosshaircursor, tapanother recordto move cursor

value, date, andtime of recordidentified bycursor

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To move the plot’s cursor:

• Press the pen to the data record whose informationyou wish to display above the trend plot.

To zoom in on the trend display:

• Press the zoom in button to initiate zoom mode. Thezoom in button dims to indicate zoom mode is active.

• Drag the pen tip from the left of the first record to theright of the last record you wish to display in thezoomed plot. The trend plot updates (the selectedPOINTs fill the trend plot area). The plot’samplitude and time axes adjust accordingly.

• Repeat this procedure to continue zooming in.

• Press the zoom out button to return to the originaltrend plot (showing all records).

To view trend plots for other POINTs/measurements:

• Press the display’s Done button to return to thePOINT’s Feedback display.

• Press the up and down arrows to advance to the nextPOINT’s Feedback display, and then press the Trendbutton.

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Overview

Always displayed at the top of the hierarchy list, the NonROUTE SET stores all measurement POINTs set up on theMARLIN Pro (all POINTs that were not downloaded fromPRISM4 software).

Figure 51. The Highlighted Non ROUTE SET.

When uploading MARLIN Pro data to PRISM4 software,the PRISM4 software prompts whether to upload all NonROUTE POINTs. If enabled, the PRISM4 softwareuploads all Non ROUTE POINTs into a Non ROUTE SETin the PRISM4 software.

! Non ROUTE data collection and reviewoperations are identical to those alreadydescribed.

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Adding Non ROUTE POINTs

The operator's access level must be Admin or Full to add,modify, or delete POINTs on the MARLIN Pro.

To add a Non ROUTE POINT:

Figure 52. The Point Menu’s Add Option.

• In the Hierarchy display, highlight the Non ROUTESET, or any non-ROUTE POINT POINT, and selectthe Point menu’s Add option. The POINT setupdisplay appears.

! When adding a new POINT, the newPOINT is inserted immediately followingthe highlighted hierarchy item.

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Figure 53. The MARLIN Pro POINT Setup Display.

POINT setup fields are:

Id - Enter up to 20 characters that identify the POINT. Thespecified POINT ID appears in the Non ROUTE hierarchylist.

Description - Enter up to 32 characters that help identifythe POINT.

! When interfacing the MARLIN Pro withSKF’s CMAC4200 InfraredThermometer, use the Description fieldto specify the measured material’semmisivity rating. For more informationon setting emmisivity ratings, referencethe Setting Emmisivity section at the endof this User Manual.

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! Since the POINT description appears onMARLIN Pro data collection displays, itmay be useful to issue specificinstructions to the operator (for example,“judge oil condition from spigot”) usingthe Description field.

POINT Type - Select the POINT's measurement type(s)from the drop down list.

! The Wild Card POINT type allows theoperator to select any input form and typein a custom units string, providing ameans to input and trend any process typevariable.

Schedule - Specify how often data should be collected.

Location Method - Specify the method used to identify thePOINT. Choices are: None, Barcode, or MQC ID.

None - While collecting data, the POINT is manuallyidentified using hierarchy list controls.

Barcode - Not currently available on the CMDM5000.

MQC ID - An MQC computerized stud connectionautomatically locates and identifies the POINT in theMARLIN Pro hierarchy list, and automaticallyinitiates the POINT’s data input form.

Location Tag - Enter a unique identifier that links thePOINT to a specific machine location.

! If Location Method is set to MQC ID,the Location Tag automatically uploadswhen data is collected from the stud anduploaded from the MARLIN Pro, andcannot be edited.

POINT Setup display’s first page command buttons are:

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Scan Tag - Press to automatically read and store thePOINT’s Location Tag (using the specified LocationMethod process). The scanned Location Tag is stored withthe MARLIN Pro POINT and automatically uploads to thePRISM4 database during an upload. This is the fastest andmost accurate method for entering each POINT’s LocationTag into the MARLIN Pro/PRISM4 database.

• If the Location Method is set to MQC ID, connectthe MCD probe to the MQC stud prior to pressing theScan Tag button.

Clear Tag - Clears the POINT’s Location Tag, allowingyou to correctly reenter the tag.

Set Range - Displays the POINT setup Set Range displaywhere you specify alarm settings, input form type, etc. for thePOINT.

! Fields on Set Range setup displays varydepending on the type of POINT beingconfigured (process POINT, MCD probePOINT, or Inspection POINT). Each isdiscussed below.

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“Process” POINT Set Limits Setup Display

Figure 54. A Process POINT Set Limits Setup Display.

Set Limits Setup fields are:

Alarm Type - Determines when an alarm is registered inrelation to alert and danger alarm levels.

• Press the list box to view the choices (OFF, LEVEL,IN WINDOW, OUT OF WINDOW).

OFF - Disables the process POINT's alarms. Both theUpper and Lower Alarm Levels setup areas are dimmed(unavailable for this selection).

LEVEL - Provides two alarm levels (Alert High andDanger High). The appropriate alarm is registered if themeasured value is greater than either. When selected, the

saves settings andreturns to the firstpage

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display’s Upper Alarm Levels area is enabled. Thedisplay’s Lower Alarm Levels fields are dimmed.

To set “level” alarms:

• Ensure the check box to the right of the numeric entrybox is enabled.

• Write or type in the alarm setpoint value in the numericentry box.

IN WINDOW - Provides four alarm levels. Anappropriate alarm is registered if the measured value isbetween the Upper / Clear and the Lower / Clear values.Use the previously described method for enabling andsetting each alarm level.

This is the “OK” areaUpper / ClearThis is the Alert areaUpper / AlertThis is the Danger areaLower / AlertThis is the Alert areaLower / ClearThis is the “OK” area

! The Upper / Clear and Lower / Clearsetup fields are always enabled; you mustset appropriate values for these fields.Upper / Alert and Lower / Alert setupfields are optional.

OUT OF WINDOW - Provides four alarm levels. Anappropriate alarm is registered if the measured value doesnot fall between the upper / alert and lower / alert alarmsettings. Typically used for temperature measurements.Use the previously described method for enabling andsetting each alarm level.

This is the Danger areaUpper / DangerThis is the Alert area

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Upper / AlertThis is the “OK” areaLower / AlertThis is the Alert areaLower / DangerThis is the Danger area

! Upper and Lower alarm settings may benegative as well as positive.

To edit the Scale area settings:

• Click the Scale button at the bottom of the screen.The following display launches:

Figure 55. The Process POINT Set Limits Scale Display

Scale - Determines the full scale and minimum scalesettings for process type POINTs. These settings display at

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the top and bottom of data input form displays (gauge,slider, and bar displays).

Full Scale - Enter the maximum value to display on theinput form graphic display (may be positive, negative, orzero).

Min. Scale - Enter the minimum value to display on theinput form graphic display (may be positive, negative, orzero). This value must be less than full scale.

Form Type - Determines which data input form is usedwhen collecting process data. Input form options are:

GaugeSliderBarKeypad

Units: Write in or type the process POINT’s measurementunits.

• Click OK to save Scale settings return to the SetLimits display. The new Scale settings will displayin the Scale area. Click Cancel to return to the SetLimits display without saving.

• After configuring Set Range settings, press thedisplay’s OK button to save and return to the firstpage, or press Cancel to return to the first pagewithout saving settings.

“Inspection” POINT Set Range Setup DisplaySet Range setup fields are identical for single and multi-select Inspection POINTs.

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Figure 56. An Inspection POINT Set Range Setup Display.

Understanding Inspection Alarms and Alarm Messages

Alert or danger Alarms may be assigned to each of the fivepre-defined Inspection Results. In addition, an AlertMessage may be assigned to alert alarms, and a DangerMessage may be assigned to danger alarms. During datacollection, if the operator selects an Inspection Result thatis assigned an alert or danger Alarm status, the MARLINPro displays the appropriate Alert or Danger Message tothe operator. This method provides a means of controllingactions in specific conditions.

Inspection POINT Set Range setup fields are:

Question - Enter a prompt that instructs the operator toperform the specific test or inspection. Examples are;“Check pH level” or “Describe lubricant condition.”

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Choices - Enter up to five expected results for theinspection or test. These should be the most likely resultsof the test or inspection. Examples are: possible lubricantconditions, a range of pH litmus test colors, machineoperating/machine not operating choices, normal/louderthan normal/extremely loud noise levels, etc.

! On the Machine form, the Machine OKbutton specifies and stores the first non-alarm Inspection Result for each of themachine’s Inspection POINTs.Therefore, when listing the POINT'sInspection Results, ensure the first non-alarm inspection result is the preferreddefault result.

Yes/No - Enable when using a yes/no question toautomatically set the first two choices to choices to “Yes”and “No” respectively. The other choices becomeunavailable.

Alarms - Set each Inspection Result’s alarm assignment.Options are None, Alert, or Danger.

To access the alert and danger messages fields, press theMessages button:

Alert Message - This message associates with allInspection Results assigned an alert alarm. Enter amessage that displays to the operator whenInspection Results with an alert alarm assignmentare selected by the operator. This message shouldinform the operator of his immediate actions in this“alert” situation.

Danger Message - This message associates with allInspection Results assigned an danger alarm. Entera message that displays when Inspection Resultswith a danger alarm assignment are selected by theoperator. This message should inform the operator ofhis immediate actions in this “danger” situation.

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• After defining the alert and danger messages,click the message Set Range display’s OK buttonto return to the first page.

• After configuring the Inspection POINT Set Rangesettings, press the display’s OK button to save andreturn to the first page, or press Cancel to return to thefirst page without saving settings.

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“MCD Probe” POINT Set Limits for MCDSetup DisplayMCD probe POINTs store up to three measurements(vibration velocity, enveloped acceleration vibration, andtemperature). Alarm settings and units for each data typeare set in the MCD probe Set Limits for MCD setupdisplay’s 3 screens.

Figure 57. The MCD Probe POINT Set Limits for MCD Setup Display –Accel. Enveloping Settings.

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Figure 58. The MCD Probe POINT Set Limits for MCD Setup Display –Velocity Settings.

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Figure 59. The MCD Probe POINT Set Limits for MCD Setup Display –Temperature Settings.

Alarms

Each measurement allows two “level” alarm settings, Alertand Danger. An appropriate alarm is displayed if themeasured value is greater than either.

To set MCD measurement alarms:! Accel. Enveloping, Velocity, and

Temperature are configured individuallyin sequence.

• Select the measurement type (Accel. Enveloping,Velocity, or Temperature) using the option buttonsto configure each one in turn.

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• Enable the alarm setting using the checkboxes to theleft of each measurement’s numeric input fields. Anumeric input box is made available.

• Place the cursor in the alarm input field and press thekeyboard icon to access the keyboard input, or use theMARLIN Pro’s built-in hardware keypad.

• Type in the alarm setting and press the OK button.

• Repeat these steps to set alarm levels for allappropriate measurements.

Units

For enveloped acceleration measurements, units aredisplayed as gE.

For velocity measurements, units are displayed as IPS(English) or mm/s (metric).

For temperature measurements, units are user defined.Default is Fahrenheit (English), or Celsius (metric).

! Access the Operator display’s GlobalPreferences area to modify unit settings(metric or english, and Fahrenheit orCelsius for temperature.)

• After configuring Set Range settings, press thedisplay’s OK button to save and return to the firstpage, or press Cancel to return to the first pagewithout saving settings.

Modifying POINTs/SETs

! The operator's access level must beAdmin or Full to add, modify, or deletePOINTs.

Modifying Non ROUTE POINTs is the primary Modifyfunction. You can not modify the setup of POINTs

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downloaded from PRISM4 software except to scan in theSET or POINT’s Location Tag.

! If data has previously been collected forthe POINT, the POINT drop-down list isunavailable for modification.

To modify POINTs/SETs:

Figure 60. The Point Menu’s Modify Option.

• In the Hierarchy display, highlight the POINT or SETwhose configuration you wish to modify and selectthe Point menu’s Modify option. The specifiedPOINT’s setup display appears.

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Figure 61. The Modify POINT Setup Display.

Setup display fields operate as previously described in thesection titled Adding Non ROUTE POINTs.

• Using both POINT setup and Set Range parameters,modify the POINT’s setup as desired (Location Tagonly for downloaded POINTs) and press the firstpage’s OK button to save your changes.

! If data has previously been collected forthe POINT, the POINT drop-down list isunavailable for modification.

cancelsModifyoperation

saves themodifiedPOINTconfiguration

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Deleting Non ROUTE POINTs

! The operator's access level must beAdmin or Full to add, modify, or deletePOINTs.

Figure 62. The Point Menu’s Delete Option.

To delete Non ROUTE POINTs:

• In the Hierarchy display, highlight the Non ROUTEPOINT you wish to delete and select the Pointmenu’s Delete option. You are prompted to confirmthe deletion.

Modifying Machines

Machines that are set up and downloaded to the MARLINPro from PRISM (in ROUTEs) can be modified on theMARLIN Pro.

To modify a Machine:

• Highlight the desired Machine in the hierarchy list.

• Select the Point menu’s Modify option. The ModifySet display appears.

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Figure 63. The Modify Set Display.

The following fields are available in the Modify Setdisplay:

Id: - Displays the Machine name.

Description: - Displays the Machine description.

Last Modified: - Displays the data and time at which theMachine was last modified.

Location Method: - Select the appropriate LocationMethod from the drop-down list.

Location Tag: - Enter the barcode tag.

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Generating MARLIN Pro Reports

Overview

To ready the MARLIN Pro for Reports:

• Turn the MARLIN Pro on (resume mode) and launchthe MARLIN Pro program.

• From the MARLIN Pro’s Hierarchy display, selectthe Tools menu’s Reports option. The Reportsdisplay appears, allowing you to specify whichPOINTs to include in the report (Report Scope), theReport Type, and the Report Title.

Generating MARLIN Pro Reports

Specify information to include in the Report in thefollowing fields:

Title - Allows you to input report title to appear at the topof the printed report.

• Place the cursor in the Title: text field and press thekeyboard icon to activate the alphanumeric keyboard.

• Type in the desired title. This will display on thereport.

Report ScopeSelect which POINTs to include in the report using theoption buttons. Select one choice only.

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Figure 64. The Report Selection Screen.

Options are:

All – Reports on all POINTs stored in the MARLIN Pro,including Non-ROUTE POINTs.

Open Item(s) – Reports on all POINTs branching from allopen hierarchy items (ROUTEs, SETs, and machines).Enables you to report only POINTs in specified (open)hierarchy items.

Selected Item – Includes all POINTs branching from theselected hierarchy item (regardless of whether itemsbranching from the selected item are open or closed). Forexample, if a ROUTE is selected (highlighted) and threeSETs branch from the ROUTE, with each SET containingany number of POINTs, then all POINTs in all three SETs

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are included in the report, regardless of whether their parentSET is open or closed.

Report TypeSelect the type of report using the option buttons. Selectone choice only.

Options are:

Exception - Produces a report of measurements in violationof their alarm settings, including Statistical Process Control(SPC) alarms. In the report, the type of alarm isrepresented by the following alarm conditions:

Alarm Conditions

Danger HighDanger LowAlert HighAlert LowSPCInspection AlertInspection Danger

Last Measurement - Reports the last measurement valuesfor POINTs included in the report scope.

Overdue - Produces a report of all POINTs that areoverdue for measurement (POINTs whose most recentmeasurement timestamp plus the POINT’s Schedule settingis older than the current system time).

End of Shift – For the specified Report Scope, produces areport of all POINTs with new data (data collected sincethe last upload).

History - For the specified Report Scope, produces a reportof all POINTs that have “coded” or “user” notes attached.

Statistics - Produces a report of statistics for all SETsspecified in the Report Scope. Statistics include the totalnumber of POINTs in each specified SET, the number of

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POINTs in alarm for each specified SET, and the overduePOINTs in each specified SET.

• After specifying the report’s scope, title, and reporttype, press the View button located at the bottom ofthe display to launch the HTML report on theMARLIN Pro.

! PRISM4 Surveyor software provides avariety of report formats for datauploaded from the MARLIN Pro.

Figure 65. An Example Report View.

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Overview

When the MARLIN Pro’s SPC feature is enabled in theOperator Preferences setup area, 18 Statistical ProcessControl rules apply to process trends.

! The operator must have stored at least 30data records for the MARLIN Pro toenable the SPC feature.

During data collection, when you press the OK button torecord the current value, the value is automaticallycompared to the 18 SPC rules. If any rules are violated, anappropriate message is displayed prior to viewing themeasurements Feedback display (i.e., Process out of control(Rule 4).)

The 18 rules and their corresponding messages are listedbelow:

1. Rule - A record is above the upper control limit.Message - Upper control limit exceeded.

! A record is a stored measurement value.

2. Rule - Of three consecutive records, two are more thantwo standard deviations above the centerline.Message - Process out of control (Rule 2).

! Standard deviation - The positive squareroot of the expected value of the squareof the difference between a randomvariable and its mean.

3. Rule - Two consecutive records are more than twostandard deviations above the centerline.Message - Process out of control (Rule 3).

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4. Rule - Of five consecutive records, four are more thanone standard deviation above the centerline.Message - Process out of control (Rule 4).

5. Rule - The last four consecutive records are more thanone standard deviation above the centerline.Message - Process out of control (Rule 5).

6. Rule - Seven consecutive records are above thecenterline.Message - Process out of control (Rule 6).

7. Rule - The last six records are monotonicallyincreasing.Message - Process out of control (Rule 7).

! Monotone increasing function - Afunction which never decreases, that is, ifx ≤ y then f(x) ≤ f(y)

8. Rule - Of the last ten consecutive values, eight are in amonotonically increasing pattern.Message - Process out of control (Rule 8).

9. Rule - Given two consecutive records, the second is atleast four standard deviations above the first.Message - Process out of control (Rule 9).

10. Rule - A record is below the lower control limit.Message - Lower control limit exceeded.

11. Rule - Of three consecutive records, two are more thantwo standard deviations below the centerline.Message - Process out of control (Rule 11).

12. Rule - Two consecutive records are more than twostandard deviations below the centerline. Message -Process out of control (Rule 12).

13. Rule - Of five consecutive records, four are more thanone standard deviation below the centerline.Message - Process out of control (Rule 13).

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14. Rule - The last four consecutive records are more thanone standard deviation below the centerline.Message - Process out of control (Rule 14).

15. Rule - Seven consecutive records are below thecenterline.Message - Process out of control (Rule 15).

16. Rule - The last six records are monotonicallydecreasing.Message - Process out of control (Rule 16).

17. Rule - Of the last ten consecutive values, eight are in amonotonically decreasing pattern.Message - Process out of control (Rule 17).

18. Rule - Given two consecutive records, the second is atleast four standard deviations below the first.Message - Process out of control (Rule 18).

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Emmisivity

Setting Emmisivity

The amount of infrared energy radiated by an objectdepends on its emmisivity and its temperature. Theemmisivity depends on the type of material beingmonitored and its surface characteristics. For moreaccurate non-contact temperature readings, adjust thePOINT’s emmisivity value for the type of material beingmeasured. A table of materials and their emmisivity ratingsis found in Appendix E of your SKF CMAC4200 InfraredThermometer User Manual.

On the MARLIN Pro (or in PRISM4), use the temperaturePOINT’s Description field to specify the emmisivity ratingfor the type of surface being measured by the POINT. Forexample, a painted surface has an emmisivity rating of 0.93,a steel surface 0.80, etc. When the temperature reading iscollected with SKF’s CMAC4631 Infrared Thermometer,the device is automatically calibrated by the specifiedemmisivity value and produces a more accurate temperaturereading.

To specify a POINT’s emmisivity rating on theMARLIN Pro or in PRISM4:

• In the POINT’s Description field, enter “..E0.##” or“..e0.##”. Where ## represents the numericalemmisivity rating between .10 and .99. There can beno spaces between the first “.” and the last numberspecified.

Some examples of emmisivity ratings as specified in thePOINT Description field are:

For a painted surface - ..E0.93

For a plastic surface - ..e0.95

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The CMDM 5000 Unit

The CMDM 5000 is shipped with Windows CE operatingsystem and the MARLIN Pro program loaded on the on-board Flash system memory. The main screen is theWindows CE shell from which the Windows browser (the“desktop”) can be opened along with other applicationswhich are loaded into the instrument, such as the MARLINPro program.

The CMDM 5000 PCMCIA interface can accept both Flashand SRAM memory cards and can also accept any Type Ior Type II card that is supported with a Windows CEdriver.

! PCMCIA card functionality is notavailable for user access in the MARLINPro-IS.

The CMDM 5000 can be powered from the internal(Lithium Ion) Battery or from an external DC supply. TheCMDM 5000 has an internal backup battery whichmaintains the system settings if the unit’s battery packbecome discharged or be removed while the unit is notbeing powered from an external DC supply.

! Reference the Battery Operationssection of this User Manual for moreinformation.

System Modes

The CMDM 5000 has two modes:

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Bootloader Configuration

The Bootloader is initialized when the power has beeninitial applied, or when the unit has experienced a hardware(“cold”) reset. Program and Process held memory shall bemaintained following this operation.

CE Operation

This is the default Windows condition.

Bootloader Configuration

The Bootloader screen displays the unique serial number ofthe unit and also gives the user three options.

Figure 66. The Bootloader Configuration Screen.

To select any of these options, press the respective numerickeys on the hardware keypad.

Select option 1 (Run Windows CE) to load Windows CEand begin using the MARLIN Pro program. The screenwill go blank. At this point, the unit is in suspend mode,and the red power button must be pressed. It may takeseveral seconds to configure the instrument. The touchscreen calibration display launches.

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Windows CE Operating System

For more information on the Windows CE OperatingSystem and its applications, access the Windows CE on-line help on your CMDM 5000.

To access the Windows CE help:

• Press the Start menu button.

• Select the Help option. The Help Contents displaylaunches.

! If you have an application open when youselect the Start menu’s Help option, thehelp file associated with the currentapplication launches. Press the AllTopics button at the top of the screen toview all Windows CE help.

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Specifications

MARLIN Pro and MARLIN Pro IS Specifications

Physical Characteristics• Weight – 650 grams (1.4 lbs) with battery

• Dimensions186 mm x 93 mm (7.3” x 3.7”) at narrowest point186 mm x 134 mm (7.3” x 5.3”) at widest point

• Display – ¼ VGA, 240 pixels x 320 pixels touchscreenBacklight LCD – 58 mm x 77 mm (2.3” x 3.0”)viewable4 level gray scale

Performance Characteristics• Icon Controls – Power Status and Screen Contrast

• Touch Panel

• MARLIN Pro - Resistive, 180 dots per inch /70 dots per cm

• MARLIN Pro IS – Resistive, 40 dots per inch/ 15.6 dots per cm

• Pen – Passive

• KeypadTwo (2) Enter buttonsNumeric Keypad (with Alt and .-)Four arrow buttonsPower button

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• Microprocessor

• MARLIN Pro - MIPS R3000 @ 75 MHz

• MARLIN Pro IS – MIPS R4000 @ 50 MHz

• Operating System – WinCE

• Memory

• MARLIN ProOS Storage (for WinCE and Applications): 16 Mbytes FLASHDisk (for Applications and User Data): 4 Mbytes FLASHInternal RAM: 16 Mbytes RAM

• MARLIN Pro ISOS Storage (for WinCE and Applications):16 Mbytes FLASHDisk (for Applications and User Data):4 Mbytes FLASHInternal RAM: 8 Mbytes RAM

• Compact Flash Slot

• MARLIN Pro - One (1) type I or II, useraccessible

• MARLIN Pro IS – One (1), not useraccessible

• Communications Ports – Physical RS232 andIRDA. (MARLIN Pro IS - up to 115 K for each)

Power• Battery

• MARLIN Pro – Lithium Ion! P/N CMAC 5101

• MARLIN Pro IS – Nickel Metal Hydride

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! P/N CMAC 5101-IS

• Battery Usage

• MARLIN Pro – 12 hours

• MARLIN Pro IS – 6 hours

• Recharge Time

• MARLIN Pro – 2.5 hours

• MARLIN Pro IS – 6 hours (charge ininstrument only)

• Backup Battery – Rechargeable Nickel MetalHydride (NiMh)

• Main Power – Can be permanently powered viapower adapter

• MARLIN Pro – Power Supply P/N CMAC5150

• MARLIN Pro IS – Power Supply P/N CMAC5150-IS

Hazardous Area Ratings• MARLIN Pro

Non-Incendive for: Class L, Division 2, GroupsA, B, C, DSuitable for: Class II, Division 2, Groups F, GSuitable for: Class III, Division 2, NonconductiveDust only

• MARLIN Pro ISCertification: CENELEC EN50 020 for: Group II(Petrochemical) Eex ia IIC T4. ATEX directive

User Environment• Drop Specification – 2 meters (6.6 feet) (MIL-810E)

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• Sealing – IP65

• Operating Temperature Range – - 10° C to +50° C(+14° F to +140° F)

• Storage Temperature Range – -20° C to +60° C (-4° F to +140° F)

• Relative Humidity – To 80% non-condensing

Software CharacteristicsGlobal Settings

• SystemEnglish or MetricOperator IDFormatLanguagePassword Protected (four levels)

Display

• HierarchyMS Explorer StyleUnlimited LevelsVisual Indication or Data StorageScroll BarsPen Interface

• Trend PlotsCursorZoomAlarm Overlay

Alarming

• ThresholdAlertDanger

• WindowIn Window

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Out of Window% ChangesLast MeasurementBaseline

• SPC (Statistical Process Control)18 Rules

• Alarm Messages (User Defined)Inspection Points

Navigation

• Quick Hierarchy Navigation Guide

• ROUTEDownload From PC SoftwareSmart Stud

• Non-ROUTEKey in POINT SetupSmart Stud

General

• Pen Based Interface

• Icon Driven

• Virtual Key Pad

• Forms (Collect)Virtual Analog GaugeSlider BarText Inspection (Customizable)Status BarMachine - Machine OK - Machine Not Operating - Collect

• NotesFree Form up to 43 CharactersCoded Notes (up to 50)

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• Forms (Review)Current ReadingLast ReadingBaseline ReadingAlarm SummaryDate/TimeUnits on ParameterSPC Rule StatusPOINT ID and Description

• ReportsExceptionLast MeasurementEnd of ShiftSchedule OverdueHistoryStatistics

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Aaccess level, 54, 100activesync, 16

disabling, 63add point, 100adding operators, 54administration options, 53alarm, 104, 114

inspection, 110messages, 6, 84, 87, 89, 92, 110setpoints, 107type, 105

alarmsin window, 106level, 105out of window, 106

alert message, 110alphanumeric keyboard, 36arrow buttons, 12

Bbackup, 45bar display, 82barcode scanner, 74, 103battery, 15

charging, 24, 34installation, 24, 32operations, 31replacement, 33replacing, 33temperatures, 33

battery power, 10bootloader configuration, 18, 129

Ccables, 21cenelec, 2check boxes, 44cleaning, 34clear tag, 104coded note, 80, 81cold boot, 17collecting data, 68command buttons, 44

cancel, 44OK, 44

communications, 19, 31parameters, 63, 65

communications interface, 64

Ddanger message, 110data

input, 43, 79, 108reviewing, 96transfer, 63

data collection, 68, 72MCD probe, 92temperature, 92vibration, 92

data input displays, 78multi-select inspection points, 87process point, 78single-select inspection points, 85

data manager, 1delete database button, 50deleting non-route points, 117deleting operators, 58deleting points, 117description, 102display contrast, 13

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display review form?, 55downloading, 63

Eediting input, 43emmisivity, 127

setting, 127emmisivity rating, 102enable machine ok, 57erasing characters, 43exit mode, 14exiting the MARLIN Pro, 14, 15,

28exiting the program, 33, 35

Ffeedback display, 87feedback displays, 96form type, 108full scale, 107

Ggauge display, 82generating reports, 119global preferences, 60

Hhand strap, 12

adjusting, 29hardware

back view, 13hardware keypad, 12hardware preferences, 59hierarchy display, 50

Iicon, keyboard, 37ID, 102in window, 106infrared thermometer

system configurations, 5input

erasing, 43MCD, 39

input form, 104input methods, 36inspection, 6

data collection, 84result, 6, 84, 85types, 85

inspection pointset range, 108

inspection points, 89inspection results, 110instructions, route, 69intrinsically safe, 2IRDA connection, 19

Kkeyboard, 36keyboard icon, 37keyboard input, 36keypad, 83keypad data entry display, 83

LLCD display, 8list boxes, 43location method, 103location tag, 103, 115logging on, 47

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Mmachine

modifying, 117not operating, 75

machine display, 74machine feedback display, 77machine OK, 76MARLIN Pro, 1

applications, 5as a stand alone device, 4back view, 13cleaning, 34data input displays, 78hardware preferences, 59input methods, 36measurement types, 5storing, 35system configurations, 4

MARLIN Pro IS, 2MCD

accel. enveloping, 112temperature, 114velocity, 113

MCD probedata collection, 92input, 39system configuration, 4

MCD probe measurements, 7measurement identification, 74measurement points, 72measurement types, 5memory, 21menu, 14menu bar, 44menus, 44

options menu, 45point menu, 47tools menu, 45

tree menu, 46, 70messages, 110

alert, 110danger, 110

min. scale, 108modifying preferences, 57modifying sets, 117modifying setups, 115MQC stud, 74, 103

data collection, 93system configuration, 5

multi-select inspection, 85, 87

Nnavigation display, 50non route, 68, 100note

attaching, 80coded, 80, 81codes, 80, 81text, 80

numeric keypad, 36

Oopen nodes, 120operator

preferences, 48operator preferences, 52option buttons, 44options menu, 14, 15out of window, 106

Ppassword

changing, 50initial, 49

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reset, 57pen, 30, 36point type, 103power button, 8power supply/battery charger, 9,

15, 19, 20, 27, 31power up options, 25preferences, 24, 48, 52

global, 60hardware, 59modifying, 57setting, 58

PRISM4 surveyor, 122process measurements, 6

using inspection input form, 90protective screen cover

LCD screen cover, 8

Qquestion, 109

Rreport

end of shift, 121exception, 121history, 121last measurement, 121overdue, 121statistics, 121title, 119

report generation, 119report scope, 119report type, 121reports, 5resetting the MARLIN Pro, 16restore, 19, 26, 45resume, 27

reviewing data, 96route, 62

instructions, 69RS232 connection, 19

Ssafety precautions, 21scale, 107

settings, 107scan required, 55scan tag, 104scanner, 74schedule, 103scroll buttons, 12scrolling, 44selected nodes, 120serial number, 59set

modifying, 117set limits

MCD, 112set range, 104, 105, 108

question, 109sets, 72severity level, 79show previous data, 57single select inspection, 85single-select inspection, 85skip POINT, 79slider display, 78SPC, 123

enabled, 56SPC rules

button, 56specifications, 132splash screen, 47statistical process control, 56, 123storing, 35

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styluscalibration, 13

stylus pen, 30, 36suspend mode, 9, 26system configurations, 4

Ttemperature

data collection, 92units, 60

text boxes, 43text note, 80title screen, 47transfer, 62

setup, 65status, 63

tree menu, 70trend plot, 92, 98trigger buttons, 12, 60

Uunits, 60, 108, 115

system, 60temperature, 60

uploading, 63

Vversion number, 48VibPak probe

system configuration, 5vibration

data collection, 92viewing reports, 121

Wwarm boot, 16, 27windows CE help, 130windows CE license agreement, 3windows CE operating system, 128,

130windows CE start menu, 10

Yyes/no checkbox, 110

Zzoom in/out, 99

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