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2)  Select a suitable test method to perform the measurement, the reading 

     will show on LCD, check the Figure below: 

3.  Measuring Displacement

1)  Press “ 

D

 ” to enter displacement mode, LCD will show dp-p, 10-500Hz 

     and mm icons, See the Figure below for details: 

2)  Select a suitable test method to perform the measurement, the reading 

     will show on LCD, check the Figure below:

4. Max. Mode

    Press MAX button in measuring mode to capture Max. reading, MAX icon 

    displays simultaneously and the captured Max. reading for the 

    measurement appears. Repress to disable the function.

5. Data Hold

    Press HOLD to enter data hold mode, indicated by HOLD icon on LCD, 

    and the measured value currently obtained will be frozen. Repress to 

    disable the function.

6. Backlit Display

 

    Press “     ” button to access backlight mode, indicated by “      ” on LCD, 

    then LCD will be totally lit up. Repress to exit the function.

7. Record Data

 

    Press “REC” to enter manual recording mode, the Tester shows “DATA” 

    icon and records currently measured readings. DATA icon disappears in 

    0.5s. Press REC again to record next data. Long press REC to enter auto 

    recording mode , DATA flashes on LCD and the Tester will automatically 

    record the currently measured values at a preset time interval ( See 

    “ Setting the Menu ” for details ) and exit this function if auto recording 

    time exceeds 1999 maximum number.

8. Read Data

    Press “READ” button in order to read recorded data. LCD shows both 

    “ ----- ” on reading and No. display zones if the memory is blank. The 

    Tester will enter measuring mode in 0.5s. If there is any data, the Tester 

    will automatically display the lasted recorded data and its NO., then press 

    ▼/ ▲to decrease/increase recording No. and view corresponding data; 

    long press▼/ ▲ to decrease/increase recording No. and view data 

    quickly; Or press REC button to increment data No. by 100, if recording 

    No. is less than 100 or you have already go up to No.1999, the Tester will 

    automatically return to recording No. 1 and its recorded data. Except 

    buttons mentioned above and “      ” button, other buttons are invalid in 

    this working mode. Press READ again to exit. 

9. Clear Data

    Method 1: Press and hold “CLEAR” button while pressing “POWER ” to 

    turn on the Tester, release “POWER” button, CLR icon will appear on 

    LCD, indicating the records have already been cleared.

    Method 2: Clear data by resetting the Meter to factory default (See 

    “ Setting the Menu ” for details ).

10. Setting the Menu

     Press “MENU” button to enter the menu, it defaults to USB0 item which 

     keeps USB communication disabled, then press “▲/▼” to change to 

     USB1 which indicates the communication is enabled. USB icon shows on 

     LCD under this setup. If READ button is pressed down under menu setup 

     mode, USB1 icon flashes and data in the memory will be transferred to 

     PC, with the transfer completed, press ENTER to save and go into next 

     menu option --- APO setup.  APO1 is to enable auto power off function, 

     indicated by “       ” icon on LCD. Press “▲/▼” to change to APO0 to 

     disable the function or repress to return to APO1. Finally press ENTER to 

     save and enter next menu option—Time Interval for auto recording, LCD 

★ 

Measurement with use of short probe is applicable for both high-and 

     low-frequency vibration.

★ 

Measurement with use of long-probe is applicable for only low-frequency 

      vibration. Please use the short probe when measuring acceleration at a 

      frequency

 1kHz. 

★ 

The Tester will turn off automatically after 10 minutes’ inactivity.

      

Notes:

X. Maintenance

1)  Working Environment: BST-VM04 is a precision vibration tester, which 

     should be protected from any shock, impact, moisture, strong 

     electromagnetic field, oil and dust.

2)  Replacing and Maintaining the battery

 a.  When low battery indicator “        ” shows, please replace the battery 

      timely.

 b.  To avoid any battery leakage or serious damage to the Tester, please 

      take out the battery if not in use for a long time.

3)  Do not attempt to disassemble the Tester to alter its circuits randomly.

4)  Cleaning the Casing: Clean the tester surface with soft cloth dampened 

     with little water; Alcoholic or solvent is not allowed , for it may cause 

     corrosive damage to the LCD.

XI. Warranty

1)  Please refer to Warranty Card for detailed warranty terms

2)  The Warranty doesn’t apply to any damage caused by unauthorized 

     disassembly and misuse from users, self-alteration on warranty card and 

     absence of purchase proof.

XII. Certification

The Vibration Tester complies with:

 EN61326-1:2006

Display Update Period 

LCD Display

Accuracy

Displacement Range 

Velocity Range 

Acceleration Range 

Vibration Collection 

Technical Parameters

10HZ ~ 500HZ

XIII. Technical Specifications

Specifications

Piezoelectric accelerometer

0.01cm/s~19.99cm/s (true valid value)
0.001mm~1.999mm (peak peak value)

(5%+2dgts)

Frequency Range (for Acceleration) 10HZ ~ 10kHZ

Frequency Range (for Velocity)

10HZ ~ 1kHZ

Frequency Range(for Displacement)

Digital; 1999-count
1 second

0.1m/s  ~199.9m/s  (peak value)  

2

2

Low Battery Indicator

Storage Temperature 

Working Humidity 

Battery Life

Auto Power Off

Backlight Off Time

Working Current

Current Under Sleep Mode

Power 

9V alkaline battery

1uA
25mA

Press backlight key to shut off

automatically power off after 10 minutes' 

inactivity

20 hours of continuous use

Working Temperature

0

5

0  

20%RH 80%RH

-20

60

Shows when battery voltage

7V

Dimension 

166mm X 80mm X 30mm

Weight 

395g

Altitude

2000 m

Appendix:

a. Vibration Severity ( IS02372 )

45

Vibration Strength

Machinery Category

Vibration velocity Vrms(mm/s)

Note: 

(1)  I Category: Small Machinery( 

15kW); II Category: Medium Machinery 

      ( 15kW~75kW );  III Category: Large Machinery; IV Category: Large 

      Primary Machinery (the basis ).

(2)  A, B, C, D: Vibration Severity. A: Good; B: Satisfactory, C: Unsatisfactory, 

      D: Unacceptable. The Vrms value should be measured from three axes 

      of driveshaft.
b. Maximum Vibration Allowed for Machinery with 

 1  horse power ( NEMA 

    MG1-12.05)

3000~4000  

25.4

1500~2999  

38.1

1000~1499  

50.8
63.6

Peak-peak displacement amplitude

Rotating speed

999

d. Preformed winding squirrel-cage induction machinery.

Note:

 

For AC machinery, please use Maximum syn rotation speed; for DC 

machinery, select the rotation speed with Max. power; for series-connected 

or multipurpose machinery, use the working speed.
c. Maximum Vibration Allowed for Large Induction Machinery ( NEMA MG1-

    20.52)

Peak-peak displacement amplitude

Rotating speed

3000 and higher 

25.4

1500~2999

999

50.8

1000~1499 

63.6
76.2

Two standards above are formulated by National Electrical Manufacturers 

Association (NEMA)

50.8  

63.6

38.1  

50.8

25.4   

25.4

Sync rotating speed

720~1499

1500~2999

3000 

Peak-peak displacement amplitude (

m)

Plastic support

Rigid support

The standard is formulated by American Petroleum Institute.
e. ISO/IS2373 the electric quality standard based on vibration velocity.

80<H<132

132<H<225

225<H<400

Quality grade

600~3600

1.8

2.8

4.5

N Normal

 

600~1800

1800~3600

0.71

1.12

1.12

1.8

1.8

2.8

600~1800

1800~3600

0.45

0.71

0.71

1.12

1.12

1.8

R Good

 

S Special

 

Rotating speed

Axis height H mm

maximum vibration velocity rms(mm/s)

r/min

r/min

Grade N limit value recommended in the table is only applicable to common 

machinery.

     at the moment shows 060, DATA and REC icons, then press “▲/▼” to 

     increase/decrease the time or long press“▲/▼” to increase/decrease 

     quickly. The time can be set within 0.5~255 seconds. Finally press 

     ENTER to save and access next option—factory default, LCD will show 

     “ DEF? ” ( Pressing ENTER will reset the Tester to factory settings — 

     USB0, APO1, 60s and clear all recorded data. If with MENU pressed 

     down, the Tester will go into measurement selected before the menu 

     setup, or if turning off the Tester when setting the menu, the Tester will 

     automatically save the setup status, and there is no need to reset after 

     returning on the Tester ).

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