Accessing the spectrum in Analytics
In the platform’s main menu, select the Analytics tab;
Choose the asset and the period you want to analyze;
Click on a sample in the chart to open the Spectral Analysis of the selected sample.
Sample Information
At the top of the spectral analysis screen, the following are available:
Date and time when the sample was performed.
Asset identification.
Asset technical summary, accessible by clicking on the corresponding icon.
Sample details, accessible by clicking on its identification.
In Expert Mode, the sample audio may also be available.
Spectrum Settings
The configuration panel allows adjusting how data is displayed in the chart:
Spectrum: defines the type of spectrum displayed.
Type: defines the type of spectrum (velocity, acceleration, envelope).
Unit: selects the measurement unit on the Y axis.
Frequency: defines the unit on the X axis (Hz, RPM, or orders).
Scale: sets maximum limits for visualization on the Y axis.
Interaction with Charts
Spectrum
Each colored line represents a measurement in one direction (Axial, Vertical, or Horizontal).
The legend shows exact values as the cursor moves across the spectrum.
Options to enable/disable axes, zoom in/out, and reset zoom.
Waveform
Displays samples data over time.
Same tools and interactions as the spectrum.
Available Tools
Cursor: inserts markers at specific points.
Ruler: measures frequency or time difference between two points.
Harmonic selector: highlights harmonics related to a selected frequency.
Sidebands: highlights lateral bands associated with a frequency.
Failure Frequencies
This functionality automatically highlights fault frequencies in different components.
Examples:
Bearings: BPFI, BPFO, BSF, FTF
Gears: GMF, FR, FM, output RPM
Belts and pulleys: BPF
Motor: 2X FL
Blades/Impellers: BPF