Spectral Map
RPM associated with each FFT
Each FFT is linked to an RPM value used to place the FFT slice along the Y axis of the spectral map. However, during a single FFT range, the RPM can evolve because the working condition is a run up (or run down), but also because the rotating machine is vibrating. Several values of RPM correspond to the FFT (see red dashed line in following figure).
Figure 17: Oscillating RPM
To overcome the problem, the average RPM during start and end time of the FFT range is computed and used as the reference RPM.
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/254352342/PL20250521841123434.amesim_collection.Spectral_Analysis/RPM_associated_with_each_FFT · retrieved 2026-07-17