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What is a major advantage of accelerometers?
What is a major advantage of accelerometers?
- High frequency response
- Complex calibration process
- No external power required (correct)
- Large and heavy
Which type of transducer is preferred for vibration monitoring on rotating machinery?
Which type of transducer is preferred for vibration monitoring on rotating machinery?
- Velocity pickup
- Accelerometer
- Eddy current transducer (correct)
What is a limitation of accelerometers?
What is a limitation of accelerometers?
- They are compact and lightweight
- They are expensive
- They are sensitive to magnetic fields (correct)
- They have a narrow frequency response
How many transducers are typically used on larger, more critical machines?
How many transducers are typically used on larger, more critical machines?
What is a characteristic of handheld vibration meters and analyzers?
What is a characteristic of handheld vibration meters and analyzers?
What is a method of mounting accelerometers?
What is a method of mounting accelerometers?
What is the purpose of a transducer in measuring machinery or structural vibration?
What is the purpose of a transducer in measuring machinery or structural vibration?
What is the most common type of transducer used for general purpose machine-monitoring?
What is the most common type of transducer used for general purpose machine-monitoring?
What is the unit of measurement for velocity in vibration analysis?
What is the unit of measurement for velocity in vibration analysis?
How often should a velocity pickup be calibrated?
How often should a velocity pickup be calibrated?
What is the reference value for velocity in vibration measurement?
What is the reference value for velocity in vibration measurement?
What is the purpose of verification in velocity pickup calibration?
What is the purpose of verification in velocity pickup calibration?
What is the primary role of a Maintenance Engineer?
What is the primary role of a Maintenance Engineer?
What is the key skill required for a Maintenance Engineer to work effectively under pressure?
What is the key skill required for a Maintenance Engineer to work effectively under pressure?
What is the unit of measurement for acceleration in vibration?
What is the unit of measurement for acceleration in vibration?
What type of motion can vibration be classified into?
What type of motion can vibration be classified into?
What is the role of a Production Engineer?
What is the role of a Production Engineer?
What is the definition of vibration?
What is the definition of vibration?
