If you increase the lines of resolution setting, what effect will it have on the number of revolutions of the shaft in the time waveform?

Increasing the lines of resolution setting in a vibration analysis system effectively enhances the detail and clarity of the time waveform representation. When the lines of resolution increases, it allows the system to capture more data points over the same period of time. This means that the time-domain representation will contain more distinct samples of the vibration signal as it relates to the shaft rotations.

As the resolution increases, it does not change the actual rotational speed of the shaft; however, it captures more of the signal's nuances within the same timeframe, leading to an increased perceived number of revolutions represented in the waveform. This increased detail can be critical for identifying specific patterns or anomalies in the shaft’s vibration, which are essential for effective analysis and diagnosis.

When analyzing the time waveform, thus, a higher resolution leads to a more comprehensive representation of the motion over the same rotational periods, making it appear as though there are more revolutions depicted in the analysis.