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1. Eaton MD MOBILE DIAGNOSTICS MD 300 V Vehicle Vibration Tool User s Guide APMT 0350 March 2006 Important Warnings and Cautions ONE PERSON CANNOT PERFORM VIBRATION TESTING A VEHICLE DRIVER AND VIBRATION TEST TECHNICIAN ARE BOTH REQUIRED BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING PRODUCTS TO BE TESTED TURN OFF THE IGNITION PLACE THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL SET THE PARKING BRAKES AND BLOCK THE WHEELS VEHICLE COMPONENTS MAY BE HOT BE CAUTIOUS DURING INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF SENSORS AND HARNESSES Always keep personal safety in mind when working on vehicles Do not ignore common sense Use appropriate safety equipment including e Safety glasses Safety shoes Gloves Proper transmission jack or lift with safety chains Guards and protective devices for presses pullers and drivers Wheel chocks To protect yourself and the vehicle always adhere to the following precautions e Always refer to OEM manufacturer s service procedures before removing or replacing any equipment e Keep yourself and equipment free from hot or moving parts e Always disconnect the battery before replacing any electrical compo nent e Always use a properly ventilated area when the engine is running e Always have the parking brakes applied the transmission in neutral and wheels blocked when working on a vehicle e Never leave a vehicle unattended with the engine running e Never operate diagnostic equipment while driving the vehicle Tabl
2. 61 Install Soft Rate Clutch and Re test Replace Suspect Components and Re test Repair Strategies U Joint torsional Check Driveline Angularity Using the Eaton Driveline Angle Analyzer DAA Problem Found Inspect if Suspension Bushings and Torque Rods are loose or worn Problem Found Contact Roadranger Support Team 1 800 826 4357 Reset Components and Re test Contact U joint Manufacturer and Re test 62 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MD 300 V Speed input is not displayed If the Tach Ch 1 or Tach Ch 2 power lights are not illuminated green verify the following Cable has been correctly inserted into the signal conditioner e Speed sensor has been inserted the proper depth from the gear e All cable connections are fully inserted Cable is fully functional by swapping it with the other speed cable Transmission gear is not displayed If gear information is not recognized verify the following e Return to the Setup screen and verify speed sensor information has been correctly identified See page 23 for the Basic level or on page 33 for the Advanced level e Verify the correct transmission has been selected Software displays a card error If the software does not recognize the card is connected to the PC verify the following e has been correctly inserted
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5. 300 V 63 Appendix et ge 65 Removing the Diagnostic 65 Slip Member Check ccccccccssssscssssessscssssssessssensseesssesseessserers 66 Measure Yoke RUTO srr creer 67 Checking and Correcting Tire 69 Change Control Log ssec tnnt 70 License Agreement Software License Agreement CLICK WRAP LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR Diagnostic Software IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement Agreement is a binding legal contract between you End User and between EATON CORPORATION a Ohio corporation and its successors and as signs altogether referred to as Licensor for the software product identified above which includes computer software and associated media printed materials a database of information and online or electronic documen tation including without limitation any and all executable files add ons stencils templates filters tutorials help files images photographs animations video audio music text applets and other files and Information that accompany the altogether the Software Product BY CLICKING THE APPROPRIATE ICON BELOW OR BY INSTALLING COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS A
6. Channel to Track and Vibration to Track options are selected this will create a revised vibration graph 6 File Dataand Displays the data as it was collected from the vehicle Graph Control during testing Input View Press the squares to the right of each input to turn them Controls on green or off red 6b Graph Pallet Provides zooming and panning of the graph for a better Controls view Selecting the magnifying glass provides several zoom in options Selecting the hand allows for easy movement of the data in the viewing window 6c Plot Scaling Modifies the scaling and view of the graph The X or Y Controls axis information can be locked or unlocked Once un locked the number format can be changed to decimal scientific or engineering Decimal precision can also be modified from 0 6 decimal places The mapping mode alters the graph to linear or logarithmic scales The viewing of the graph scale and labels can be toggled on or off Grid colors can also be changed 52 MD 300 V Advanced 6d Cursor Controls The left button on the cursor bar allows the cursor pad at the bottom of the screen to be toggled on or off The center button changes the cursor color style and line width The cursor control diamond allows the cursor to move one data point at a time Order Graph Once the Channel to Track and Vibration to Track options are selected and the Extract Order button i
7. center button changes the cursor color style and line width The right button locks the cursor grid line snaps to data points or allows for a free floating cursor The harmonics button can display 1 2 or 3 harmonics simultaneously The cursor control diamond allows the cursor to move one data point at a time 44 MD 300 V Advanced The Torsional Analysis Tab The Torsional Analysis Tab allows the review of angular acceleration rad s and angular displacement degrees for each tach channel Fhywhoel Output Seat track 2 For AR x 2219 8 nisi 45 MD 300 V Advanced 1 File Selection Choose the file to be analyzed 2 File Infoand The File Info tab displays the vehicle information col Vibration Info lected during the vibration test including comments The Vibration Info tab indicates the plot cursors dis played Y axis scaling viewed by displacement or accel eration and color coded flywheel and output cursors corresponding to the graph to determine the proper source of the vibration peaks 3 File Dataand Displays the data as it was collected from the vehicle Graph Control during testing Input View Press the squares to the right of each input to turn Controls them on green or off red 3b Graph Pallet Provides zooming and panning of the graph for a better Controls view Selecting the magnifying glass provides seve
8. in red is required before starting the test CE ini xj fle Tent leformalien Trenemission Ratios Spans Sansor Accoterometor Setup Vehicle Info Enter information about the vehicle including Unit num ber fleet name fleet account number truck manufactur er truck model VIN number vehicle mileage vehicle build date RO number transmission serial number wheel base and the name of the individual conducting the test Po Vibration Enter any vibration complaint notes These notes will ap Complaint pear on all reports and files recorded during testing 30 MD 300 V Advanced Driveline Displays the driveline configuration selected when the Configuration test started If the proper configuration is not displayed use the Change Driveline selection under File in the Menu Bar 4 Engine Select the engine make model and number of cylinders This is critical to identifying engine related vibrations 5 Axle Enter the axle ratio as stated on the axle tag This is crit ical to isolating axle vibrations 6 Tire Diameters Enter the steer axle and drive axle tire diameters in inches measured from the ground to the top of the tire 31 MD 300 V Advanced Transmission Ratios The Transmission Ratios Tab allows for vehicle transmission selection and re view of ratios and spe
9. into the properly into the PC e has been inserted into the correct slot in the PC e Cable has been correctly connected to the card Cable has been correctly connected to the signal conditioner e is fully functional by conducting the following test 1 Start National Instruments Measurement and Automation soft ware Selected Devices and Interfaces Select Traditional NI DAQ Devices Select the DAQCard 6024E Click on Properties at the top of the screen Click on Test Resources and verify the tests passed If the tests did not pass try another card slot Dd O9 c con 63 Troubleshooting If vibration input is not recognized the accelerometer has not been connected properly Verify the following No vibration input e Cable has been correctly inserted into the proper port of the signal conditioner Cable has been correctly inserted into the signal conditioner e All cable connections are fully inserted e Accelerometer is fully functional See the Accelerometer Check on page 23 for the Basic level or on page 34 for the Advanced level e Cable is fully functional 64 Appendix Removing the Diagnostic Software In the event that the diagnostic tool program has to be deleted use the Add Remove Program utility in the Control Panel program group This will safely re move the software program from your computer Instructions To uninstall the software 1 2 3 4 Clic
10. is critical to identifying engine related vibrations 23 MD 300 V Basic Transmission Select the transmission model by choosing the Produc tion Status Transmission Manufacturer and the Trans mission model This is critical to identify gear information and the relationship between engine speed and transmission output shaft speed If the desired transmission is not displayed use the Add User Trans mission selection under Advanced in the Menu Bar Axle Enter the axle ratio as stated on the axle tag This is crit ical to isolating axle vibrations Driveline Configuration Displays the driveline configuration selected when the test started If the proper configuration is not displayed use the Change Driveline selection under File in the Menu Bar Engine Flywheel Enter the number of flywheel teeth OR use the Find Teeth button recommended and follow the on screen steps to get an accurate tooth count Transmission Output Enter the number of teeth on the tone wheel at the transmission output shaft For Eaton Fuller transmis sions the number is usually 16 Accelerometer The accelerometer check must be performed daily to ensure the accelerometer has not been damaged Fol low the on screen steps to verify each side of the sen sor is functioning properly Once completed the program will advise if the accelerometer is damaged Vibration Complaint Enter any
11. main areas the Menu bar across the top the four sections of the Setup tab Vehicle Information Transmission Ratios Speed Sensor Setup Accelerometer Setup and the Test tab 27 MD 300 V Advanced The Menu Bar The Menu Bar contains the main program functions identical to that of the Ba sic Functions Menu Bar File Advanced and Help File 3 MD 300 DYA Test Advanced Help New Test Open Test Save Test Change Driveline Page Setup Print Window Ctrl P Exit Fleet Name The File menu provides all the functions available with the vibration test files New Test Creates a new test and requires the user to enter a test name This will create a file folder containing all test infor mation and data files Open Test Opens an existing test file This can be useful if the previ ous test vehicle was similar in setup and only needs a few minor changes such as VIN number and tire size Save Test Saves the current test file including any changes that have been made Change Driveline Allows changes to the driveline selection if the wrong one has been selected previously Page Setup Changes the report printing options including headers margins and printer destinations Print Window Prints the current screen to the desired printer Exit Exits the current test 28 MD 300 V Advanced Advanced The Advanced menu provides pro
12. past have been difficult to diagnose Introduction There are two versions of the MD 300 V tool software Basic and Advanced The Basic version provides the set up testing data collection and reporting of information in an easy to use format The Advanced version provides an engi neering level view of the gathered data The separate MD 300 V Analysis software comes with the MD 300 V Ad vanced program The Analysis software allows for in depth studying using vi bration analysis tools on both live and saved data If additional support is needed Vehicle Vibration Reports can be collected and sent to a Vibration Analyst to review for a fee Eaton Support Hotline For further assistance call the Roadranger Call Center at 1 800 826 HELP 4357 Please have the following information ready e brief explanation of the problem you are having e Include the exact wording of any error or warning message you have received e Give the sequence of steps you took before the error occurred e Describe any changes made to your computer recently and if the software was running correctly in the past Introduction Kit Contents The MD 300 V Vehicle Vibration Analysis Kit includes Name Qty Purpose 1 Software CD 1 Contains all necessary PC software 2 PC Card 1 Inserted into the PC to collect the ve hicle speeds and vibration data 3 Signal Conditioner 1 Conditions the raw vehicle s
13. vibration complaint notes These notes will appear on all reports and files recorded during testing 24 MD 300 V Basic The Test Tab The Test Tab is used once the Setup Tab screen is complete It is an active win dow during the data collection process 1 Analyzer Used to start and stop the vibration analysis test func Start and Stop tion Vehicle must be moving to start test Buttons Note If the vehicle comes to a stop the test will need to be restarted 2 Saved File List Any data that has been saved during the current test will be displayed in the list Current Gear Shows the current gear position while the vehicle is in Position motion during a test 4 Collect a Allows the data to be collected while the vehicle is in mo Vibration tion during a test NOTE The vehicle must be held at a steady speed and gear while gathering test data To change the amount of time data is collect for use the Preferences selection under Advanced in the Menu Bar Not recommended WARNING Use caution when driving at slow speeds and obey all traffic laws 25 MD 300 V Basic 5 Pause Display Freezes the current screen information in order to review it on screen or use the Print Window selection under File in the Menu Bar 6 Vehicle Sensor Provides a view of the vibration sensor inputs to com Information pare with vehicle gauges and verify th
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17. Grid colors can also be changed 8d Cursor Within the order graph there are two cursors that can Controls be placed on any of the information points for review The left button on the cursor bar allows the cursor pad at the bottom of the screen to be toggled on or off The center button changes the cursor color style and line width The right button locks the cursor grid line snaps to data points or allows for a free floating cursor The cursor control diamond allows the cursor to move one data point at a time 50 MD 300 V Advanced The Spectral Maps Tab The Spectral Maps Tab allows the review of the entire data file at once to get an overall picture of vibration trends A UMN 51 Flywheel Output Vertical z Lateral y For Aft x als EHE MD 300 V Advanced 1 File Selection Choose the file to be analyzed 2 Process Indicates the progress of the extraction when the Ex tract Order button 5 is pressed 3 Channel to Select the desired data to be reviewed from the pull Track down list 4 Vibrationto Select the desired vibration to be reviewed from the pull Track down lists These selections include Plot Type Choose order or frequency vs time or RPM Graph Type Choose Waterfall or Spectral Map If Waterfall is selected you can then choose vertical or orthogonal display 5 Extract Order Once the
18. M ch2 Trans PTO RPM ch1 amp Trans Output RPM ch2 2 Number Enter the number of teeth for both sensor locations OR use of Teeth the Find Teeth button and follow the on screen steps to get an accurate tooth count The number of flywheel teeth must be accurate for the system to make vibration calculations Note The channel information is color coded to match the speed sensor location arrows in the pictures Data File Enter the desired location and name for saving test files Setup 33 MD 300 V Advanced Accelerometer Setup The Accelerometer Setup Tab displays the sensor calibration data It is impor tant for vibration measurement accuracy and should be input when the pro gram is installed or the sensor is changed SS Ms Je xd Da atacat opp se rew nforrreten Travermston hls SoeedSerecr Setup Actekromete ten 1 Aces routing Location ee me 3 Yanis 1 Main Displays the main accelerometer sensor calibration Accelerometer data and allows for input of the mounting location de Information scription and accelerometer serial number Adjust ments to the sensitivity and offset can be made using the up and down arrows Note This information is required when using the program for the first time or when an accelerometer is replaced 2 Check The accelerometer check must be performed daily to Accelerometer ensure the accelerometer has not been dam
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21. a for a given reference speed Dru WE Flywheel Output Seat track z i 7a Lateral y i For Aft x 7b 8b 7C au E 8c 7d 8d 48 MD 300 V Advanced 1 File Selection Choose the file to be analyzed 2 Channel to Select the desired data channel to be reviewed from the Track pull down list 3 Reference Select the flywheel or output speed source Speed 4 Plot Type Select if the level will be plotted against RPM or speed 5 Vibration to Select the desired vibration source to be reviewed from Track the pull down list 6 Extract Order the Channel to Track and Vibration to Track and options are selected Extract Order will create a revised Copy Data vibration graph Copy Data duplicates the current infor mation which can then be imported into a spreadsheet for further analysis 7 File Dataand Displays the data as it was collected from the vehicle Graph Control during testing 7a Input View Press the squares to the right of each input to turn Controls them on green or off red 7b Graph Pallet Provides zooming and panning of the graph for a better Controls view Selecting the magnifying glass provides several zoom in options Selecting the hand allows for easy movement of the data in the viewing window 7c Plot Scaling Modifies the scaling and view of the graph The X or Y Controls axis information can be locked or un
22. aced Triax Accelerometer Setup MD 300V Accelerometer Setup Plese enter the Span offest and serial for the Triax accelerometer This information is located on the accel calibration sheet that is included the accelerometer Serial 2222 X axis Y axis Z axis Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Jj 10 5 vig J 0 5 vig J 9 5 vig Offset Offset Offset 112512 volts g25 vois 1125 volts Help The Help menu provides useful information on the product functions and the version level 22 MD 300 V Basic The Setup Tab Transmission Outpea ef 2 Criar of eats on speed gaar 16 Aaceterometor The Setup Tab records vehicle information and checks the accelerometer is functioning properly Not all information is required but it is suggested to pro vide the best correlation with shop records The number of flywheel teeth see 7 above and all information in red are required before starting the test 1 Vehicle Info Enter information about the vehicle including unit number fleet name truck manufacturer truck model VIN number vehicle mileage wheel base RO number and the name of the individual conducting the test 2 Tire Diameters Enter the steer axle and drive axle tire diameters in inch es measured from the ground to the top of the tire Engine Select the number of engine cylinders This
23. ack sensor out 1 2 to 3 4 turn 4 Lock sensor in place by tightening jam nut against flywheel housing 11 Getting Started Output Shaft Sensor Flywheel S Sensor Bottom View Tie cables away from all hot and moving parts Getting Started 5 Feed gray cable down from cab and connect to sensor A CAUTION Tie cables away from all hot and moving parts A SA i Gray Speed Cable from Cab f pe 1 i A CAUTION Tie cables away from all hot and moving parts 13 Getting Started 6 Install the output shaft sensor Option A Using Existing Speedometer Sensor 1 Remove wiring harness from sensor 2 Connect SPA cable to sensor 3 Connect wiring harness to SPA cable Option B Using Push in Sensor 1 Remove jam nut and plug from sensor hole 2 Push sensor into sensor hole until tight and re install jam nut Then connect SPA cable to sensor 3 Tie SPA cables away from all hot and moving parts Option A Using Existing Speedometer Sensor Q Remove wiring harness from Existing Speedometer Sensor Connect wiring harness to SPA cable Connect SPA cable to sensor 0R I a 7 Option B Using Push In Sensor Ts A 0 1 Remove jam nut and TER 4 plug from sensor hole Tie SPA cables away from 2 Push sensor into all hot and moving parts sensor hole until tight and re install j
24. aged Fol low the on screen steps to verify each side of the sen sor is functioning properly Once completed the program will advise if the accelerometer is damaged 34 MD 300 V Advanced 3 Optional Used to provide two additional single channel acceler Accelerometer ometer inputs Press the Off button to activate the ac Channels celerometer and then input sensor information As with the main accelerometer the accelerometer check must be performed daily to ensure the accelerometer has not been damaged Follow the on screen steps to verify each side of the sensor is functioning properly Once completed the program will advise if the accelerometer is damaged 35 MD 300 V Advanced er P 2 a Oo arera Gew Pounent F J wor d E 1 boroni o Pep aam es The Test Tab is used once the Setup Tab screen is complete It is an active win dow during the data collection process Analyzer Used to start and stop the vibration analysis test func Start and Stop tion Note If the vehicle comes to a stop the test will Buttons need to be restarted Po Saved File List Any data that has been saved during the current test will be displayed in the list 3 Display Type Used to switch between the Basic Function Test screen and the Advanced Function Test screen 4 Current Gear Shows the current gear position w
25. am nut Connect SPA cable to sensor From Cab 14 Getting Started 7 Feed gray speed cable down from the cab and connect to the SPA cable A CAUTION Tie cables away from all hot and moving parts A CAUTION Tie cables away from all hot and moving parts 15 Getting Started 8 Place accelerometer on driver seat mount a Clean mounting area with cloth rag b Pointarrow toward front of vehicle Driver Seat WARNING Route cable so as not to interfere with driving LM A WARNING Route cable so as not to interfere with driving 9 Connect three cables to signal conditioner Gray Speed Accelerometer Cable from 3 Cable Flywheel Gray Speed Cable from Output Shaft Getting Started 10 Connect data cable to signal conditioner 11 Connect data cable to PC card 12 Verify PC is turned off 13 Install PC card into PCI slot Note Consult the computer manufacturer s installation instructions 14 Turn on PC 17 Getting Started Once the software has been installed and the cables have been connected cor rectly the gathering data phase can begin 1 Select the MD 300 V icon on the desktop or go to Start Programs and locate the MD 300 V software in your programs list 2 Select New Test from the Startup Dialog box xi Hew Test F1 Browse for Test F2 Open Last Tes
26. asic Page Setup Changes the report printing options including headers margins and printer destinations Print Window Prints the current screen to the desired printer Exit Exits the current test Advanced MD 300 Test Set dd User Transmission Preferences Accel Setup The Advanced menu provides program customization to best fit user needs Add User Transmission Allows for entering a new transmission configuration or modifying an existing configuration listed in the software This includes the manufacturer model forward speeds reverse speeds input torque output torque forward gear ratios and reverse gear ratios Selecting Cancel at the bottom of the screen will discard any changes made Preferences Changes the default directory that files are saved in and the length of the data file saved during testing Type in the directory name or use the Browse button to change the default directory Use the up and down arrows to modify the standard 30 second time frame not recommended 21 MD 300 V Basic Accel Setup Displays the main accelerometer sensor calibration data and allows for input of the mounting location description and accelerometer serial number Adjustments to the sensitivity and offset can be made using the up and down arrows Note This information is required when using the pro gram for the first time or when an accelerometer is re pl
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28. e of Contents Important testa eorura ewe coda ooo etes i Warnings and Cautions cccccscescsecscscsesessscsesceecessesesesasseecsens License 1 Introduction 6 Eaton Support Hotline cette 6 Kit Gontents iste ee ect 7 Installing Software 9 11 Connecting the MD 300 V to the 11 Starting a New Test nennen 18 MD 300 V Basic Program 20 Menu Bats 20 Setup 23 Test Tabs di ue tite en etate tit eta 25 MD 300 V Advanced Program 21 Menu Bar tn tct che ec T 28 Setup sib aa etis 30 Vehicle 30 Transmission Ratios s sss 32 Speed Sensor Setup etc ee eec deri icd 33 Accelerometer Setup 34 Test TaD cire tte tete e ed dote 36 Analysis Software Functions 38 Men Bar c i eR ERE eU ERES 39 im ar Analysis Lab ee nh hte 41 Torsional Analysis Tab sen 45 Order Tracking Tab rettet eet 48 Spectral Maps aD tre tte neon 51 Repair Strategies 54 Troubleshooting the MD
29. ecific spectrum values change through time 4d Gear Position Shows the transmission gear position for the data cur rently displayed on screen 4e Graph Palette Controls Provides zooming and panning of the graph for a better view Selecting the magnifying glass provides several zoom in options Selecting the hand allows for easy movement of the data in the viewing window 4f Plot Scaling Controls Modifies the scaling and view of the graph The X and Y axis information can be locked or unlocked Once un locked the number format can be changed to decimal scientific or engineering Decimal precision can also be modified from 0 6 decimal places The mapping mode alters the graph to linear or logarithmic scales The viewing of the graph scale and labels can be tog gled on or off Grid colors can also be changed 4g Cursor Controls The left button on the cursor bar allows the cursor pad at the bottom of the screen to be toggled on or off The center button changes the cursor color style and line width The right button locks the cursor grid line snaps to data points or allows for a free floating cursor The harmonics button can display 1 2 or 3 harmonics simultaneously The cursor control diamond allows the cursor to move one data point at a time 47 MD 300 V Advanced The Order Tracking Tab The Order Tracking Tab allows specific orders to be extracted from the vibra tion dat
30. eds r ER re ml Wehicw ir aerwdbon TWararvese fates Accodeomene saup Fuler Unsyrhrorized amp TLO 18313A Fwd Gear i ERN T H Rate i 12 WRV 150 mev 25 AA Transmission Select the transmission model by choosing the Produc Selection tion Status Transmission Manufacturer and the Trans mission Model This is critical to identify gear information and the relationship between engine speed and transmis sion output shaft speed If the desired transmission is not displayed use the Add User Transmission selection un der Advanced in the Menu Bar Po Gear Ratio Displays all information specific to the transmission se Setup lected including gear ratios and the number of forward and reverse speeds 32 MD 300 V Advanced Speed Sensor Setup The Speed Sensor Setup Tab provides options for placing the speed sensors at different locations along the driveline It also displays the number of gear teeth identified by the speed sensor pickups The user can also identify where test files will be saved 1 Speed Select different speed sensor locations using the drop down Sensor box and corresponding pictures to best isolate the vehicle vi Locations bration The selections include Trans Flywheel RPM ch1 amp Trans Output RPM ch2 Trans Input RPM ch1 amp Trans Output RP
31. effort perpendicular to shaft axis making note of total indicator travel See Figure B Allowable indicator travel is 000 012 inches 66 Appendix Measure Yoke Runout To check a Spicer Life end yoke for excessive runout greater than 005 the transmission output yoke and drive axle input and output yokes must be mea sured Note If measuring SPL or Half Round Yoke styles go to Step 2 1 Remove the universal joint end caps so the measurement can be made on the machined yoke surface See below Machined 2 Rotate the yoke being measured to the 12 o clock position Place the protractor on the yoke and rotate the yoke so the protractor reads 0 SPL and Half Round Yokes Full Round Yokes 67 Appendix 3 Place the dial indicator base on the transmission case or the axle housing being measured Machined Area Machined SPL and Half Round Yokes Full Round Yokes 4 Move the dial indicator probe so that it contacts the machined sur face Adjust the dial indicator so the dial reads 0 Machined Machined SPL and Half Round Yokes Full Round Yokes 5 Pull the dial indicator probe upward rotate the yoke 1 2 turn or 180 degrees and release the probe Be sure only the probe moves upward and not the dial indicator so the reference measurement made in Step 4 is not compromised Record measurement 6 Compare the measurement made in Step 4 which was 0 to the sec ond measurement taken
32. eral color coded cursors are listed to assist in find ing vibration relationships by level and the vibration or der or frequency in Hz 37 MD 300 V Advanced Analysis Software Functions The separate MD 300 V Analysis software comes with the MD 300 V Ad vanced program The Analysis software allows for in depth studying using vi bration analysis tools on both live and saved data The Analysis functions provide a user skilled in vibration analysis the ability to import vibration analysis information saved from the MD 300 V Basic or Advanced program The data files can also be sent to a Vibration Analysis Technician if additional assistance is needed The Analysis Functions screens contain five main areas the Menu bar across the top the Linear Analysis tab the Torsional Analysis tab the Order Tracking tab and the Spectral Maps tab 38 MD 300 V Advanced The Menu Bar The Menu Bar contains the main program functions File Edit and Help File I MD 300 Analysis Edit Help Select Files Page Setup Print Ctrl P Exit The File menu provides all the functions available with the vibration test files Select Files Opens data that will be used for analysis including the lo cation of the Current Path files on the computer a list of the Current Files a list of the Selected Files and File Con trol Keys that allow files to be selected or deselected Page Setup Changes the repo
33. ey are functioning properly 7 Vibration Indicates the source s of the vibration Red indicates a Analysis problem vibration has been detected Yellow indicates a Table vibration has been detected but below levels that need correction Green indicates the tool has not found a problem vibration Test Tab Measurements Below are charts of how the MD 300 V measures the linear and torsional vi brations Linear Vibrations Measurement Level 70 mg Green 0 mg Red Torsional Vibrations 0 300 300 1000 1000 rad s rad s rad s lt 0 3 Green Green Green 0 3 12 Green Yellow Red gt 1 Green Red Red 26 MD 300 V Advanced MD 300 V Advanced Program Note Advanced Functions are only found in the engineering version of the vi bration analysis software The Advanced functions provide a user skilled in vibration analysis the ability to review actual sensor information by utilizing vibration analysis graphs The program also allows for live FFT Fast Fourier Transform analysis of linear and torsional vibration information While viewing torsional information the user can review vibration orders using acceleration or displacement on the Y axis The ability to review vibration fre quency and order plotted against acceleration is also available In addition there are more speed sensor and vibration input options The Advanced Functions screens contain six
34. gram customization to best fit user needs Add User Allows for entering a new transmission configuration or Transmission modifying an existing configuration listed in the software This includes the manufacturer model forward speeds reverse speeds input torque output torque forward gear ratios and reverse gear ratios Selecting Cancel at the bottom of the screen will discard any changes made Preferences Type a default directory for files to be saved in or use the Browse button Use the up and down arrows to modify the number of pre trigger and post trigger seconds Pre tigger seconds sets the number of seconds data is gath ered before the Collect a Vibration button is depressed on the Test Tab The post trigger seconds sets the num ber of seconds data is gathered after data collection is stopped Spectrum Setup Changes the technical setup of the program These set tings should not be changed without advice from a vibra tion analyst Help The Help menu provides useful information on the product functions and the version level 29 MD 300 V Advanced The Setup Tab The Setup Tab is broken into four sections Vehicle Information Transmission Ratios Speed Sensor Setup and Accelerometer Setup Vehicle Information The Vehicle Information Tab records vehicle information Not all information is required but it is suggested to provide the best correlation with shop records All information
35. h Control during testing Input View Press the squares to the right of each input to turn Controls them on green or off red 3b Graph Pallet Provides zooming and panning of the graph for a better Controls view Selecting the magnifying glass provides several zoom in options Selecting the hand allows for easy movement of the data in the viewing window 3c Plot Scaling Modifies the scaling and view of the graph The X or Y Controls axis information can be locked or unlocked Once un locked the number format can be changed to decimal scientific or engineering Decimal precision can also be modified from 0 6 decimal places The mapping mode alters the graph to linear or logarithmic scales The viewing of the graph scale and labels can be tog gled on or off Grid colors can also be changed 4 Analysis and Choose the way the vibration data is displayed Graph Control 4a Frame The MD 300 V collects data in frame segments As the Number data is analyzed it can be displayed one frame at a time a frame is indicated by the blue lines on the graph us ing the up and down arrows 42 MD 300 V Advanced 4b Spectrum Setup The Analog FFT Settings allow alterations to the block size 512 to 16 384 data points averaging select be tween 3 and 6 blocks to analyze and percent overlap 25 90 overlap of block data The window type control selects the type of vibration analysis to be used The X and Y a
36. hile the vehicle is in Position motion during a test 36 MD 300 V Advanced Collect Vibration Allows the data to be collected while the vehicle is in mo tion during a test NOTE The vehicle must be held at a steady speed and gear while gathering test data To change the amount of time data is collect for use the Preferences selection under Advanced in the Menu Bar WARNING Use caution when driving at slow speeds and obey all traffic laws Pause Display Freezes the current screen information in order to review it on screen or use the Print Window selection under File in the Menu Bar Vehicle Sensor Information Provides the option to activate or deactivate the graph ing of sensor information Press the squares to the right of each input to toggle them on green or off red Vibration Display Channel Provides a list of the vibration sensor inputs and select which will be displayed in the bottom graph for analysis Depending upon the sensor input selected either the X or Y axis information options will be displayed X axis information can show either frequency in Hz or order of the vibration in relation to accelerometer signals ver tical lateral fore aft When speeds are used Y axis in formation can show either angular acceleration rad sec or angular displacement degrees of torsional ac tivity in the driveline Cursor Information Sev
37. ignal for the PC software 4 Accelerometer 1 Used to provide vibration input Vibration Sensor through the seat bracket 5 Tap 3 4 16NC 1 To clean threads for threaded speed sensor in flywheel housing or trans mission speedometer rear bearing cover 6 Speedometer Sensor 1 Used for transmission output speed Push in where necessary 7 Speedometer Pick up 6 Used to connect the speedometer Adapter SPA Cables pick up to the speed cables 8 Gray Speed Cables 2 Connects the speed inputs to the signal conditioner 9 Data Cable 1 Connects the signal conditioner to the data card 10 Flywheel Sensor 1 Used for transmission input speed S Identifying Kit Contents Installing Software Diagnostic Software Installation PC Requirements In order to successfully run the diagnostic tool you will need the following components APC should meet the following minimum configuration IBM PC compatible computer Pentium 111 or equivalent 1 GHz or better 256 Mb of RAM minimum 512 recommended Screen resolution e Basic 1024 x 768 XGA e Advanced 1280 x 800 SXGA CD ROM drive 400 Mb of free space on hard drive Microsoft Windows 2000 NT or XP Installing Software How to Install the MD 300 V Software Use the following procedure to install the software onto your PC 1 Close any applications currently running 2 Insert the software CD
38. in Step 5 If the difference is greater than 005 the yoke must be replaced 68 Appendix Checking and Correcting Tire Runout Use a tire runout gauge or dial indicator to check lateral and radial runout Lat eral runout should be checked on a smooth surface along the tire s mid side wall Radial runout should be checked on a smooth rib in the center of the tread if possible Record the minimum and maximum radial and lateral runout measurements The maximum tire runout shouldnot exceed 125 If necesssary contact the appropriate Tire Manufacturer for runout limits 69 Appendix Change Control Log Last Revised Date Description of Clarifications and Updates 23 Mar 2006 Updated Wheel End section Added Checking and Correcting Tire Runout Updated warning and caution symbols 70 Eaton MD Tools are provided to Eaton Corporation by AutoXray Inc Roadranger MORE TIME ON THE ROAD 1 800 826 HELP 4357 www roadrangerstore com Eaton Corporation Roadranger Parts Marketing PO Box 4013 Kalamazoo MI 49003 U S A www eatonmdtools com APMT 0350 Printed in USA 02004 Eaton Corporation EATON CORPORATION hereby grants its customers vendors or distributors permission to freely copy reproduce and or distribute this document in printed format THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED FOR SALE OR RESALE AND THIS NOTICE MUST REMAIN ON ALL COPIES AQ
39. in the CD ROM drive 3 install program should start automatically If it does not a From the task bar press the Start button and select RUN b In the dialogue box type dAsetup exe and click on OK Note is the letter of your CD ROM drive 4 Read through the Welcome screen and click on NEXT to continue 5 Follow the screen prompts to complete the installation process Note The default path is the recommended installation location 6 Re start the PC if prompted to do so Note Due to wide variances from computer configurations the setup program might differ from the procedure just described Getting Started Connecting the MD 300 V to the Vehicle Your Vehicle Connections Although every attempt has been made to provide connections to most medi um and heavy duty vehicles not all connections can be covered In most cas es you will be able to tee into the existing speed sensor connections on the vehicle If not you may need to place an additional sensor on the vehicle Ad ditional flywheel and transmission output speed sensors are provided see Kit Contents on page 7 Both engine speed and transmission output speed are required for the test A CAUTION Do not modify vehicle harnesses Connecting to the Vehicle 1 Remove plug from flywheel sensor hole 2 the tap into the hole to make sure threads are clear 3 Install sensor a Screw sensor in until it touches the flywheel b B
40. k on the START button on the Task Bar From the menu select SETTINGS and then CONTROL PANEL Click on the ADD REMOVE PROGRAMS icon The following screen will be displayed Highlight diagnostic tool from the text box then click on the CHANGE REMOVE button The following screen should be displayed Click on NEXT to remove the diagnostic software from your computer Note If a dialog box appears asking you to remove shared files click the NO TO ALL button 9 6 65 When the uninstall is complete click on the OK button Finally click on the OK button on the ADD REMOVE Programs Prop erty dialog box Appendix Figure Figure B Slip Member Check ANAL S To check a Spicer Life slip member for broken back movement perpendicular to shaft axis the shaft should remain installed with the vehicle resting on its wheels 1 Arrange dial indicator with magnetic base one quarter inch 1 4 from the driveshaft s tube weld Dial indicator should be firmly mounted on the tube so that no movement of the dial indicator base is allowed 2 Extended dial indicator arm from the base across the slip member boot allowing the dial indicator to contact the yoke shaft tube one quarter inch 1 4 off the opposite side of the boot from where the magnetic base is mounted Dial indicator s arm should be running parallel to the driveshaft See Figure A 3 Apply
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42. locked Once un locked the number format can be changed to decimal scientific or engineering Decimal precision can also be modified from 0 6 decimal places The mapping mode alters the graph to linear or logarithmic scales The viewing of the graph scale and labels can be tog gled on or off Grid colors can also be changed 49 MD 300 V Advanced 7d Cursor The left button on the cursor bar allows the cursor pad Controls at the bottom of the screen to be toggled on or off The center button changes the cursor color style and line width The cursor control diamond allows the cursor to move one data point at a time 8 OrderGraph Allow for movement and cursor control configuration Control 8a Graph Shows which order is currently displayed on the graph Identifier 8b Graph Palette Provides zooming and panning of the graph for a better Controls view Selecting the magnifying glass provides several zoom in options Selecting the hand allows for easy movement of the data in the viewing window 8c Plot Scaling Modifies the scaling and view of the graph The X and Controls Y axis information can be locked or unlocked Once un locked the number format can be changed to decimal scientific or engineering Decimal precision can also be modified from 0 6 decimal places The mapping mode alters the graph to linear or logarithmic scales The viewing of the graph scale and labels can be tog gled on or off
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45. ock Power Divider and Re run Test Using MD 300 V Verify the Inter axle Shaft has the Proper Length and Phasing and Re test Problem Found No Check Drive Head Assembly Setup Per Manufacturer Specs Are measurements e No Correct Per OEM within specs Procedures and Re test Yes Contact Roadranger Support Team 1 800 826 4357 59 Wheel End If Complaint Occurs Only When Pulling a Trailer Check Trailer Tires for Runout Check Vehicle Wheel and Tire Assembly for Runout Check Balance Are measurements 9 within specs Yes Check Brake Drums or Rotors for Runout Are measurements within specs Contact Roadranger Support Team 1 800 826 4357 C No No Repair Strategies NOTE For instructions to measure tire runout see Appendix Checking and Correcting Tire Runout Replace Suspect Wheel or Tire and Re test Replace Suspect Brake Drum or Rotor and Re test 60 Repair Strategies Clutch torsional Does Vehicle Have Soft Rate Clutch Remove Clutch and Check for Broken springs disc or other damage Suspect Components Found No Contact OEM or Clutch Manufacturer
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47. ore than 90 seconds as axle damage can occur Contact Roadranger Support Team 1 800 826 4357 56 Repair Strategies Starting with rear most vehicle propshaft driveshaft remove one section at a time and run vehicle with transmission in gear at speed where problem occurs to isolate suspect shaft Problem Found Check yokes using protractor and dial indicator to measure yoke run out Excesssive Run out Found Contact Roadranger Support Team 1 800 826 4357 97 NOTE If suspect shaft has slip spline see Appendix Slip Member Check for procedure to check wear Check suspect driveshaft balance and runout or replace driveshaft then re test NOTE For instructions to measure yoke runout see Appendix Measure Yoke Runout Replace yoke and re test Driveline Angles Check Driveline Angularity Using the Eaton Driveline Angle Analyzer DAA Problem Found Inspect if Suspension Bushings and Torque Rods are loose or worn Problem Found p Contact Roadranger Support Team 1 800 826 4357 Repair Strategies Reset Components and Re test Install Correct Components per OEM Spec and Re test 58 Repair Strategies Axle Gear Set Remove Inter axle Shaft L
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50. ral zoom in options Selecting the hand allows for easy movement of the data in the viewing window 3c Plot Scaling Modifies the scaling and view of the graph The X or Y Controls axis information can be locked or unlocked Once un locked the number format can be changed to decimal scientific or engineering Decimal precision can also be modified from 0 6 decimal places The mapping mode alters the graph to linear or logarithmic scales The viewing of the graph scale and labels can be tog gled on or off Grid colors can also be changed 4 Analysis and Choose the way the vibration data is displayed Graph Control 4a Frame The MD 300 V collects data in frame segments As the Number data is analyzed it can be displayed one frame at a time a frame is indicated by the blue lines on the graph us ing the up and down arrows 46 MD 300 V Advanced 4b Spectrum Setup The Torsional FFT Settings allow alterations to the block size 1 12 to 1 96 of order resolution and per cent overlap none 25 50 75 or 90 overlap of block data The window type control selects the type of vibration analysis to be used The X and Y axis scaling allows the X axis to be viewed by order or frequency and the Y axis to be viewed by displacement or accel eration Note Analog FFT Settings do not apply to lin ear vibration information 4 Auto Play Displays the data from beginning to end as it was gath ered to watch sp
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52. rt printing options including headers margins and selecting a printer destination Print Creates a print report which can be exported to a printer or as an image file Exit Closes the program 39 MD 300 V Advanced IE MD 300 Analysis Edit File Help Spectrum Setup The Advanced menu provides basic editing functions Spectrum Setup Changes the technical setup of the program These set tings should not be changed without advice from a vibra tion analyst Help The Help menu provides useful information on the product functions and the version level 40 MD 300 V Advanced The Linear Analysis Tab The Linear Analysis Tab allows the review of accelerometer data 4a 4b Frywheet DM 4c Seat track z Lateral Gear Position 3b Graph Palette Plot Scaling 3c FE 4f Fer Aft alis avis User Cursor swim a 4g Harmonics amp 41 MD 300 V Advanced 1 File Selection Choose the file to be analyzed 2 File Infoand The File Info tab displays the vehicle information col Vibration Info lected during the vibration test including comments The Vibration Info tab displays color coded cursors corresponding to the graph to determine the proper source of the vibration peaks File Dataand Displays the data as it was collected from the vehicle Grap
53. s pressed this displays a revised vibration graph 53 Repair Strategies Now that vibration data has been gathered and analyzed it is time to implement driveline changes to eliminate the vibrations Areas identified as needing cor rection are colored red on screen Use the following flowcharts to correct the vibration by matching the identified source with the flowchart name Repair Strategies NOTE If more than one area is colored red each one must be corrected 54 Repair Strategies Engine Check Engine Operation and Tuning Correct Per OEM Procedures and Re test Problem Found No Check Engine Mounts Replace Engine Mounts per OEM procedures and Re test Problem Found No Contact Roadranger Support Team 1 800 826 4357 55 Propshaft Does vehicle carrier bearing have a solid rubber isolator Yes Install Slotted or Remove all axle shafts on driver side of vehicle and lock in TUM power divider Run vehicle with transmission in gear at speed where problem occurs Can Vibration Be Duplicated in Garage Full Slotted Repair Strategies Semi Slotted Rubber Isolator and Re test A CAUTION If vehicle is equipped with locking or limited slip differential ALL axle shafts must be removed Do not run for m
54. t F3 Starting a New Test 3 Select the location and file folder name for the test data to be saved under Please Name your test then press the save button 2x Save Manual 090806 J E gt Marua vva fenm er Custom Patam 2 ema Getting Started 19 4 Select the driveline configuration that matches the vehicle using the up and down arrow keys x Select a Driveline Configur ation Which Matches your Vehicle 1 Piece Main Driveline 1539 3B Select Your Driveline type F2 1 Piece Main Driveline Lad Select the desired startup mode Note This option will not be dis played if only the Basic level is available hr Select Startup Mode Advanced After verifying the accelerometer is placed correctly click the Check Accel button and follow the on screen steps to verify the accelerom eter is functioning properly See page 63 to troubleshoot any card er rors 4 4 Accelerometer Check Accel Fill in the data on the Setup Tab as required on page 23 for the Basic level or on page 30 for the Advanced level Note When using the software for the first time or after installing a new accelerometer you must enter the Accelerometer Setup data Take the vehicle for a test drive with an assistant Drive the vehicle at the condition where the vibration exists at a steady speed and gear while ga
55. thering test data During the test drive review and record the data displayed on the Test Tab as indicated on page 25 for the Basic level or on page 36 for the Advanced level Use the Analysis Software Functions on page 38 to further identify the vibration if necessary Follow the Repair Strategies on page 54 to assist in vibration cor rections MD 300 V Basic MD 300 V Basic Program The Basic Functions screens contain three main areas the Menu bar across the top the Setup tab and the Test tab The Menu Bar The Menu Bar contains the main program functions File Advanced and Help File 2 MD 300 DYA Test Advanced Help New Test Open Test Save Test Change Driveline Page Setup Print Window Ctrl P Exit Fleet Name The File menu provides all the functions available with the vibration test files New Test Creates a new test and requires the user to enter a test name This will create a file folder containing all test infor mation and data files Open Test Opens an existing test file This can be useful if the previ ous test vehicle was similar in setup and only needs a few minor changes such as VIN number and tire size Save Test Saves the current test file including any changes that have been made Change Driveline Allows changes to the driveline selection if the wrong one has been selected previously 20 MD 300 V B
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57. xis scaling allows the X axis to be viewed by order or frequency and the Y axis to be viewed by voltage peak RMS peak squared RMS squared or g s peak G s peak is the default setting and should not be changed without advice from a vibration analyst Note Torsional FFT Settings do not apply to acceler ometer information 4c Auto Play Displays the data from beginning to end as it was gath ered to watch specific spectrum values change through time 4d Gear Position Shows the transmission gear position for the data cur rently displayed on screen 4e Graph Palette Controls Provides zooming and panning of the graph for a better view Selecting the magnifying glass provides several zoom in options Selecting the hand allows for easy movement of the data in the viewing window 4f Plot Scaling Controls Modifies the scaling and view of the graph The X and Y axis information can be locked or unlocked Once un locked the number format can be changed to decimal scientific or engineering Decimal precision can also be modified from 0 6 decimal places The mapping mode alters the graph to linear or logarithmic scales The viewing of the graph scale and labels can be tog gled on or off Grid colors can also be changed 43 MD 300 V Advanced 4g Cursor Controls The left button on the cursor bar allows the cursor pad at the bottom of the screen to be toggled on or off The

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