Detailed Rotor Balancing Process

Equipment Preparation

• vibration sensors, optical speed sensor, magnetic base, software package, and included accessories.


• Connect the device to your PC using the USB interface and confirm the software installation.

Sensor Installation

• Fix the accelerometers securely to the machine's structure in locations where vibrations are most prominent, ideally near the bearings.


• Aim the optical rpm sensor at the rotating shaft and apply a reflective strip to the shaft for phase angle data acquisition.

Software Startup

• Initiate the Balanset program on your computer.


• Choose the correct balancing method (single or two-plane) according to the rotor configuration and the balancing task.

Measuring Initial Vibration

• Run the rotor up to its operating speed.


• The program will record the vibration amplitude, rpm, and phase, providing a baseline measurement of the existing imbalance.

Attaching the Trial Weight

• Bring the rotor to a standstill and affix a trial weight at a predetermined point on the rotor, specifying its mass in the software (typically in grams).


• Resume rotor operation, and the program will capture the resulting changes in vibration amplitude and phase.

Computing the Compensating Weight

• Using the acquired measurements, the program automatically determines the required corrective weight's mass and angular position.


• The calculated values are presented on-screen in both numerical and graphical formats.

Installing the Correction Weight

• Mount the calculated corrective weight onto the rotor at the specified location and angle.


• If necessary, perform intermediate checks to verify that the imbalance is being reduced.

Final Check and Balance Confirmation

• After installing the correction weight, run the rotor again and check the residual vibration level.


• The balancing procedure is finished if the remaining vibration is within the permissible limits specified in ISO 1940.


• If the vibration is still outside acceptable limits, reiterate the process and fine-tune the compensating weight.

Generating a Documentation of the Balancing Results

• All balancing results are logged and archived within the software, from which you can produce a printable report summarizing the vibration levels, compensating weight, and its installation position.

Final Recommendations

• Ensure all applied weights and attached sensors are firmly fixed in their designated positions.


• Confirm that the rotor spins freely and quietly, without any unusual sounds or vibrations.


• If the rotor operates within a larger assembly, check the functionality and interplay of all interconnected parts.