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Trend Analysis in Spectrum

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Opening the Spectrum Chart

  1. Access Analytics and select the asset you want to analyze;

  2. In the chart, select the desired vibration signal (for example: RMS Velocity);

  3. Click on a point of chart;

  4. The spectrum chart will load automatically.

Important note: this feature is only available for vibration signals.


Trend Chart

Comparing Multiple Samples (same asset)

  1. Right-click on up to three different points on the trend curve;

  2. Each point will be highlighted with a colored vertical line.


Selecting the Trend Time Interval

At the bottom of the chart, you can adjust the interval of the trend curve to make it easier to select samples:

  • 7D – Last 7 days

  • 30D – Last 30 days

  • 3M – Last 3 months

  • 6M – Last 6 months

  • Custom – Manually select dates

To use the custom interval:

  1. Click on Custom;

  2. Choose the start and end date in the calendar;

  3. Click "Apply."

The trend curve will be updated according to the selected period.


Adding a New Trend and Selecting the Vibration Axis

In addition to selecting samples in the trend chart, you can also add a new trend to analyze in the spectrum and define the corresponding vibration axis.

  1. In the bottom right corner of the chart, click "Add Trend";

  2. Choose the magnitude you want to view:

    • Velocity → RMS Velocity, Zero-to-Peak Velocity, Peak-to-Peak Velocity, Velocity Crest Factor.

    • Acceleration → RMS Acceleration, Zero-to-Peak Acceleration, Peak-to-Peak Acceleration, Acceleration Crest Factor.

  3. Next to it, select the vibration axis:

    • Axial (Z)

    • Vertical (Y)

    • Horizontal (X)

  4. The spectrum chart will automatically update according to the selected trend and axis.


Moving a Sample Point Directly in the Spectrum

After opening the spectrum, it is also possible to move the selected point directly in the chart, without going back to the trend chart:

  1. Position the cursor over the sample point;

  2. Left-click and drag to the left or right;

  3. The spectrum will automatically update based on the new sample;

  4. The line in the trend curve will reposition to reflect the new point.

This movement allows you to quickly navigate between nearby samples without leaving the spectrum screen.

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