The all new Fluke 830 Laser Shaft Alignment
Tool is the ideal test tool to precision-align
rotating shafts in your facility.
It’s a known fact—all rotating machinery is susceptible to misalign-
ment. If you’re still using rulers and dial indicators to ensure your
rotating machinery is properly aligned, you could be losing thou-
sands of dollars per year in replacement bearing costs, hours of
unnecessary repair time, and crippling unplanned downtime, not to
mention taking years off your machine’s useful life.
Fluke 830 Laser
Shaft Alignment Tool
Technical Data
There’s more to shaft alignment than
taking measurements and making adjust-
ments—when uptime matters picking the
right tool is critical.
The Fluke 830 Laser Shaft Alignment tool is easy-
to-use, giving you fast, accurate and actionable
answers that will keep your plant up and running.
When it comes to laser shaft alignment, data is
good but answers are better.
Unlike using the straightedge method or dial
indicators the Fluke 830 performs the compli-
cated alignment calculations for you, meaning
you’ll have the answers you need to quickly align
your machine and get your plant up and running
fast. An enhanced user interface provides easy
to understand results that don’t require extensive
alignment knowledge and the unique “All-in-One”
result screen that shows you both coupling results
and feet corrections (vertical and horizontal) in real
terms making it easy to take corrective action.
Since machine downtime is costly, test repeat-
ability is critical. The Fluke 830 uses a patented
single laser precision alignment system that pro-
vides accurate and repeatable measurement results
so you can be assured you’re addressing misalign-
ment problems properly.
High quality brackets ensure the sensor and
prism don’t slip as the shaft is rotated.
Feature and benefits
• Single laser measurement technology means
reduced errors from backlash resulting in better
data accuracy
• Intuitive guided user interface quickly and
easily complete machine alignments
• Compass measurement mode enables flexible,
reliable and repeatable measurements using an
activated electronic inclinometer
• Dynamic machine tolerance check provides
continuous evaluation of alignment adjustments
so you know when your machine in acceptable
range
• Unique extend mode handles gross misalign-
ment by virtually increasing laser detector size
• Data protection ensures your data is there
when you need it with auto save and resume
capability
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Evaluate alignment in three
simple steps
Handling gross misalignment
1
Setup
2
Measure
3
Diagnose
Step-by-step input of the
machine dimensions.
Rotate the shaft and receive
instant measurement verification.
Actual correction numbers are
given along with a 4-level color
severity scale indicating whether
your machine is misaligned.
“Live” mode provides immedi-
ate dynamic feedback while you
make alignment adjustments—
eliminating the need to perform
additional diagnostics.
When machines are well outside of accepted tolerances it can be
difficult to get accurate alignment readings. For these gross mis-
alignment problems the Fluke 830 uses a unique “Extend” mode
allowing for better measurement accuracy by automatically increas-
ing the effective sensor measurement area. Increasing the sensor
measurement area virtually allows the Fluke 830 to address gross
misalignment quickly without the need to perform an initial rough
alignment.
Additional features and benefits:
1. Clock mode for vertical & flanged machines
2. Machine Flip to flip image of machine on screen for alignment jobs
with obstructions
3. Resume mode to save your work and return back at the same step
(anytime you need)
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Fluke predictive maintenance tools help
keep your plant up and running
Fluke offers a complete line of predictive maintenance tools designed
to help keep your plant up and running. Whether you’re using a
Fluke vibration tester to diagnose fault and severity, or a Fluke
infrared camera to evaluate machine health, Fluke predictive main-
tenance tools are designed to give you the answers you need to
reduce unplanned downtime and decrease repair costs. The Fluke
830 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool uses a similar measurement process
as the Fluke 810 Vibration Tester making laser shaft alignment as
easy as 1-2-3. Just set up the unit, perform the test, and evaluate the
diagnosis.
Using a Fluke infrared camera you can quickly identify possible
machine health problems, and then use a Fluke vibration tester to
further diagnose the problem and determine whether or not mis-
alignment is present. Using the Fluke 830 Laser Shaft Alignment tool
you can get the answers you need to correct misalignment, and then
further verify your results with your Fluke infrared camera or vibra-
tion tester to check the machine health.
1. Identify a potential problem using a Fluke infrared
camera.
2. Diagnosis and repair recommendation using the
Fluke vibration tool.
3. Corrective action using the Fluke 830 Laser Shaft
Alignment.
4. Result verification using the Fluke vibration tool.
Technical specifications
Computer
CPU Intel XScale PXA270 running at 312 MHz
Memory 64 MB RAM, 64 MB flash
Display Type: TFT, transmissive (sunlight-readable), 65,535 colors,
backlit LED
Integrated light sensor for automated adjustment of the
brightness to the display according to the lighting conditions
which extends battery life
Resolution: 320 x 240 pixel;
Dimensions: 89 mm (3.5 in) diagonal
Keyboard elements: Setup, measure, diagnose, menu, clear,
enter, back keys, navigation cursor cross, alphanumeric key-
board and on/off button
LED indicators Multicolor LED for laser status and alignment condition
Multicolor LED for battery status
Power supply Integrated Lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery: 7.4 V/
2.6 Ah (for optional computer) with typical operating time of
17 hours (based upon an operating cycle of 33 % measure-
ment, 33 % computation and 33 % ‘sleep’ mode)
External interface USB host and USB device (slave)
Integrated wireless communication, Class 1, transmitting
power 100 mW
RS232 (serial) for sensor
AC adapter/charger socket
Environmental protection IP 65 (dustproof and water spray resistant), shockproof
Relative humidity 10 % to 90 %
Operating temperature -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Storage temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Dimensions 220 mm x 165 mm x 45 mm (8.7 in x 6.5 in x 1.8 in)
Weight 742 g (1.64 lb)
Sensor
Measurement principle Coaxial, reflected laser beam
Environmental protection IP 67 (submersible, dustproof)
Ambient light protection Yes
Storage temperature -20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F)
Operating temperature 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F)
Dimensions 107 mm x 70 mm x 49 mm (4 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in x 2 in)
Weight 177 g (6 1/2 oz)
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Laser Type: Ga-Al-As semiconductor laser
Wavelength (typical) 675 nm (red, visible)
Safety class: Class 2, FDA 21 CFR 1000 and 1040
Beam power: < 1 mW
Safety precautions: Do not look into laser beam
Detector Measurement area: unlimited, dynamically extendible
(U.S. Patent 6,040,903)
Resolution: 1 μm; Accuracy (avg): > 98 %
Inclinometer Measurement range: 0° to 360°; Resolution: <1°
Prism
Type 90° roof prism; Accuracy (avg): > 99 %
Environmental protection IP 67 (submersible, dustproof)
Operating temperature -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Storage temperature -20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F)
Dimensions 100 mm x 41 mm x 35 mm (4 in x 1 5/8 in x 1 3/8 in)
Weight 65 g (2 1/2 oz.)
Carrying case
Dimensions 565 mm x 343 mm x 127 mm (22 1/4 in x 13 1/2 in x 5 in)
Weight, including
all standard parts
5.6 kg (12.3 lb)
Technical specifications continued
Fluke Corporation
PO Box 9090, Everett, WA 98206 U.S.A.
Fluke Europe B.V.
PO Box 1186, 5602 BD
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
For more information call:
In the U.S.A. (800) 443-5853 or
Fax (425) 446-5116
In Europe/M-East/Africa +31 (0)40 267 5100 or
Fax +31 (0)40 267 5222
In Canada (800)-36-FLUKE or
Fax (905) 890-6866
From other countries +1 (425) 446-5500 or
Fax +1 (425) 446-5116
Web access: http://www.fluke.com
©2014 Fluke Corporation.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U.S.A. 5/2014 6002721A_EN
Modification of this document is not permitted
without written permission from Fluke Corporation.
Fluke. Keeping your world
up and running.®
Ordering information
Fluke-830 Fluke 830 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool
Fluke-830/MAGNET Compact Magnetic Sensor/Prism Mounting Bracket Set
Fluke-830/SHIMS Precision Alignment Shim Kit
Included accessories: Laser sensor, laser prism, chain-type mounting
bracket with 150 mm support posts (2x), 300 mm support post (4x), micro
fiber cleaning cloth, sensor cable, PC cable, USB drive, USB drive cable, tape
measure, wireless Bluetooth module, power adapter, instruction kit and
carrying case
