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Battery life

Important

Battery life varies depending on the setting of 
this unit.

Examples of the battery life when measuring continuously

Battery type

Operating 

temperature

Alkaline batteries

Nickel metal-hydride 

batteries

−10°C

Approx. 12 hours

Approx. 26 hours

+23°C

Approx. 27 hours

Approx. 27 hours

+50°C

Approx. 29 hours

Approx. 29 hours

Operating condition:

• The PV-83C is connected to the VM-55 

• Eco setting is ON 

•

 L

v

 store interval is OFF 

•

 L

eq

 calculation interval is 1 min

Summary of Contents for VM-55

Page 1: ...3 20 41 Higashimotomachi Kokubunji Tokyo 185 8533 Japan https www rion co jp english INSTRUCTION MANUAL Vibration Level Meter VM 55...

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Page 3: ...the unit and contains a block diagram Controls and features Briefly identifies and explains all parts of the unit Preparations Describes power supply and pre use checks installation connections key se...

Page 4: ...ory default settings of the unit Setup Files Explains how to start up the unit using settings saved in a setup file Optional Accessories Explains how to use the optional extension cord printer and lev...

Page 5: ...t Disregarding instructions printed here incurs the risk of death or severe injury to per sons Disregarding instructions printed here incurs the risk of injury to persons and or dam age to peripheral...

Page 6: ...not to be used for a long time Otherwise battery fluid may leak posing a risk of corrosion and damage When disconnecting cables always grasp the plug and do not pull the cable Store this unit in the...

Page 7: ...water and dust resistant performance of the unit will no longer be guaranteed Regarding replacement of the packing the side cover and the top cover please contact your supplier The life of the backup...

Page 8: ...the case and removing any equipment place the case on sturdy flat table or on the floor Then open the case fully as shown below Never open the case while it is standing upright Otherwise equip ment m...

Page 9: ...form to the EU requirement of the Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment the symbol mark on the right is shown on the instrument This product can be used in any areas including residen...

Page 10: ...s 24 Connection to printer DPU 414 BL2 58 25 Connection to a level recorder LR 07 and data recorder DA 21 DA 40 29 Connection to a frequency analyzer 30 Connection to a computer 31 Setting the date an...

Page 11: ...peration 93 About the store data format 99 About SD memory cards 100 Formatting an SD memory card 101 Screen hard copy 102 Card capacity and store time 103 Using Auto store when the VX 55EX is install...

Page 12: ...options 123 Serial Interface 124 RS 232C 124 USB 127 Connection to a computer 135 Disconnection from the computer 136 Communication cutoff 137 Rated values 138 Command 139 Command list 142 Command de...

Page 13: ...n Program VX 55EX functions such as automated long term continuous data recording on SD memory card and comparator output can be added Installing the Waveform Recording Program VX 55WR provides suppor...

Page 14: ...2 Outline Block diagram...

Page 15: ...so be used Display The display of the unit is a backlit LCD panel It shows the measured vibration level and vibration acceleration level as a numeric indication as a bar graph and as a time level grap...

Page 16: ...x settings are available 0 to 70 10 to 80 20 to 90 30 to 100 40 to 110 50 to 120 X Y Z XYZ key Switches the vibration axis to be shown on the display With each push of the key the display cycles throu...

Page 17: ...e for selecting and setting items on menu screens POWER key Turns power to the unit on and off The key must be held down for at least 2 seconds to take effect MENU ENTER key Press this key to make or...

Page 18: ...een by the help system Key lock Pressing the and keys together activates the key lock A lock symbol appears in the bottom left corner of the display see page 44 and the operation keys except for the L...

Page 19: ...connectors These are BNC connectors which carry the output signal for the X Y and Z axis An AC signal corresponding to frequency weighting or a DC signal cor responding to vibration level is output h...

Page 20: ...tor The optional AC adapter NC 98 series can be connected here for powering the unit from an AC outlet 100 V to 240 V AC The optional battery pack BP 21A can also be connected here Important To preven...

Page 21: ...the top during transport or storage Removing the cover gives access to the connectors shown above Important To keep the water and dust resistant performance close tightly the top cover of the unit SD...

Page 22: ...of the unit and the accelerometer as well as the manufacturing date of the unit and other information Battery compartment Eight batteries IEC R6 size AA are inserted here The power on mode switch is...

Page 23: ...uired Plug one end of the supplied EC 54S cord into the accelerometer and plug the other end into the INPUT connector on the unit For more information see the section on accelerometer placement and co...

Page 24: ...ening the case and removing any equipment place the case on sturdy flat table or on the floor Then open the case fully as shown below Caution Never open the case while it is standing upright Otherwise...

Page 25: ...unit or disconnect the AC adapter plug from the outlet and then contact your supplier Note When the AC adapter is connected the unit will be powered from the adapter also when batteries are inserted...

Page 26: ...and polarity when inserting the batteries Incorrect setting of the batteries may cause battery explosion and leakage To prevent the risk of battery fluid leakage remove the batteries from the unit whe...

Page 27: ...out 25 shorter see pages 105 to 109 When auto store is used battery life will be 20 to 40 shorter Battery life may also be shorter when the program option is operating Important The rechargeable nicke...

Page 28: ...ed It will also be charged while power to the unit is off if external power is connected The relationship between charging time and retention period is shown below A full charge of the backup battery...

Page 29: ...POWER key set to OFF to prevent possible damage caused by battery leakage and disconnect the AC adapter or battery pack BP 21A Note After turning the unit off wait at least 10 seconds before turning i...

Page 30: ...er to the DC IN connector In this case the POWER key on the operation key panel of the unit has no effect Important When using the unit with the switch in the B position do not insert batteries If the...

Page 31: ...reduced to three axes X Y Z for easier observation The axes are defined as follows facing the vibration source Horizontal front back X Horizontal left right Y Vertical Z Z axis Vibration source Accele...

Page 32: ...dings should be avoided Important Avoid locations exposed to direct sunlight or to drastic temperature changes Such conditions can cause changes in accelerometer sensitivity which will impair the accu...

Page 33: ...ns Important Never suspend the accelerometer by its cord or pull at the cord Otherwise cord breaks may occur P V 8 3 C V IB R A T IO N P IC K U P Z Y R I O N X P V 8 3 C V I B R A T I O N P I C K U P...

Page 34: ...a system always make sure that all connection cords are dis connected from the cord reel Otherwise cord breaks due to twisting may occur EC 54S supplied Do not connect to accelerometer cord Do not co...

Page 35: ...PV 83C Connector Ring Plug Supplied cord EC 54S 3 m Input connector When a cord reel is used the EC 54S 3 m must also be connected Optional extension cord can be connected here EC 54SB 10 m EC 02SD 50...

Page 36: ...le data is being read or written to the card the data may be destroyed Use SD memory cards provided by Rion The performance of other cards is not guaranteed Note that we assume no responsibility for a...

Page 37: ...t combination of printer model and cable is as follows Correct operation with other cables is not assured Printer Cable DPU 414 CC 42P BL2 58 CC 42R Important Do not insert the cable connector to the...

Page 38: ...Interface and press the MENU ENTERkey Thecommunicationcontrolfunctionscreenappears 4 Use the keys to select RS 232C and press the MENU ENTER key 5 Usethe keystoselect Baud rate on the display I O scre...

Page 39: ...P SW setting mode Dip SW 1 1 OFF Input Serial 2 ON Printing Speed High 3 ON Auto Loading ON 4 OFF Auto LF OFF 5 ON Setting Command Enable 6 OFF Printing 7 ON Density 8 ON 100 Dip SW 2 1 OFF Printing C...

Page 40: ...the FEED button to enter YES and the SELECT button to enter NO make the setting as follows BAUD RATE Select one of the available settings 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 bps Match the setting to the set...

Page 41: ...sing the optional BNC Pin output cord CC 24 as shown below The performance of other cables is not guaranteed To make settings for signal output ON OFF and AC DC selection use the Display I O screen Se...

Page 42: ...f the VM 55 with an input connector of frequency analyzer using the optional BNC Pin output cord CC 24 as shown below The performance of other cables is not guaranteed OUTPUT X Y Z OUTPUT connectors B...

Page 43: ...isk by the computer when connected via USB without having to install a USB driver Note If the store operation is being carried out the unit will not be recognized as a removable disk by the computer T...

Page 44: ...NU ENTER key to complete the setting change The clock starts moving with the new setting 7 Press the START STOP key to return to the measurement screen Important If the unit is not to be used for an e...

Page 45: ...33 Preparations System screen Clock settings screen...

Page 46: ...ght auto off screen appears 5 Use the keys to select the automatic turn off interval 30 sec 3 min Continue and press the MENU ENTER key 6 Use the keys to select Backlight brightness and press the MENU...

Page 47: ...35 Preparations System screen Backlight LCD settings screen...

Page 48: ...o select Eco Setting and press the MENU ENTER key The confirmation screen appears 4 Use the keys to select YES and press the MENU ENTER key The eco setting is executed 5 Press the START STOP key to re...

Page 49: ...37 Preparations System screen Execution confirmation screen...

Page 50: ...MENU ENTER key 6 Use the keys to select Comparator level and press the MENU ENTER key The comparator level screen appears 7 Use the keys to select the first digit and use the keys to set the value 8 U...

Page 51: ...39 Preparations Display I O screen Comparator screen...

Page 52: ...rt the cable connector to the I O connector reversely OUTPUT X Y Z BNC connector I O connector Comparator output cable CC 42C Open the side cover To external equipment With the notch up align it with...

Page 53: ...Use the keys to select Language and press the MENU ENTER key The language screen appears 4 Use the keys to select the type of language and press the MENU ENTER key 5 Press the START STOP key to retur...

Page 54: ...NU ENTER key to bring up the menu list screen 2 Use the keys to select Display I O and press the MENU ENTER key The display I O screen appears 3 Use the keys to select Output and press the MENU ENTER...

Page 55: ...T or DC OUT settings for individual channels 8 Press the START STOP key to return to the measurement screen 9 Press the OUTPUT CAL key The display switches to calibration indication Verify that the me...

Page 56: ...Bar graph Under range indication Channel Lv value Lva value display Battery status Auto store display Key lock Current date and time Setting of output etc SD memory card insertion indicator Measuremen...

Page 57: ...r Shown when an SD memory card is inserted in the unit see page 24 SD memory card remaining capacity Shows the remaining capacity of an inserted SD memory card Note Even when a new SD memory card is i...

Page 58: ...acceleration level as a bar graph indication The display is updated every 100 msec Comparator When the comparator function has been set to ON the comparator level is shown as an orange line on the bar...

Page 59: ...t to USB or RS 232C see page 63 Battery status When the unit is operated on battery power you should regularly check this indication The number of white segments will decrease as the batteries get use...

Page 60: ...n level is detected the indication white on black is shown for at least 1 second If processed data contain signal under range data the indication is shown This indication remains on the processed data...

Page 61: ...ed pressing the Lv Lva key changes the Lv Lva value display as shown below Measurement screen 3 channels display When the measurement screen is displayed pressing the X Y Z XYZ key changes the channel...

Page 62: ...Pressing the X Y Z XYZ key switches the vibration axis channel to be shown on the display Pressing the MAX HOLD RESET key resets the value of the max hold function Pressing the Lv Lva key changes the...

Page 63: ...splayed pressing the DISPLAY key brings up the processed data display screen as shown below Pressing the X Y Z XYZ key switches the vibration axis channel to be shown on the display Pressing the MAX H...

Page 64: ...displayed pressing the DISPLAY key brings up the time level display screen as shown below Pressing the X Y Z XYZ key switches the vibration axis channel to be shown on the display Pressing the MAX HO...

Page 65: ...messages such as shown below will appear on the display for about 1 second When START STOP key was pressed and processing has started When PAUSE CONT key was pressed and operation is paused When PAUS...

Page 66: ...the keys to select the desired menu and press the MENU ENTER key Pressing the DISPLAY key displays explanation screen of the item that has been selected Pressing the PAUSE CONT key or the START STOP...

Page 67: ...es back to the measurement screen Read Save setting Displays the screen to save a setting for the unit and read the saved setting Select Read Save setting and press the MENU ENTER key The setting oper...

Page 68: ...s the inserted SD memory card Select Card Format and press the MENU ENTER key The confirmation screen appears Select YES and press the MENU ENTER key to format the card Select NO and press the MENU EN...

Page 69: ...selected when recalling it on a unit with a different index number viewing impossible Program Information Displays the version information screen of the program of the unit Select Program Information...

Page 70: ...ected using the key Pressing the DISPLAY key displays explanation screen of the item that has been selected Pressing the PAUSE CONT key switches back to the menu list screen Pressing the START STOP ke...

Page 71: ...ore Name and press the MENU ENTER key The store name screen appears Measurement channel common to each mode Displays the screen to select the measurement channel Z XYZ Select Measurement channel and p...

Page 72: ...ect Lv Store Interval and press the MENU ENTER key The Lv store interval screen appears Leq Calculation Interval Auto mode and Timer Auto mode Displays the screen to select the Leq calculation interva...

Page 73: ...p mode is enabled the unit will enter a power saving standby condition at 60 seconds after pressing the START STOP key and during intervals between measurements In this mode power consumption is reduc...

Page 74: ...k to the menu list screen Pressing the START STOP key switches back to the measurement screen Time Level graph Time Scale Displays the screen to select the time scale of the time level graph Select Ti...

Page 75: ...face and press the MENU ENTER key The communication interface screen appears Use the keys to select the communication type OFF USB RS 232C and press the MENU ENTER key Baud rate Displays the screen to...

Page 76: ...he MENU ENTER key Screenshot BMP Saves the displayed measurement screen to the internal memory in BMP bitmap format Select Screenshot BMP and press the MENU ENTER key The data capacity is approximatel...

Page 77: ...n screen appears Each item of the switch function screen is selected using the key Pressing the PAUSE CONT key switches back to the menu list screen Pressing the START STOP key switches back to the me...

Page 78: ...has been selected Pressing the PAUSE CONT key switches back to the menu list screen Pressing the START STOP key switches back to the measurement screen Delay Time Displays the screen to select the del...

Page 79: ...key switches back to the measurement screen Note It may take some time to read data and display the recall screen if the volume of stored data is large Save location of data Data files The save locati...

Page 80: ...ta of the selected data file Select View the data and press the MENU ENTER key You can use the keys to display data stored at higher or lower address numbers Delete the data Deletes the selected data...

Page 81: ...ata file to the inserted SD memory card Select Copy to the card and press the MENU ENTER key The store name set screen appears Set the store name number of four digits at the copy destination and pres...

Page 82: ...lect this screen to record the waveform using optional program VX 55WR If VX 55WR is not installed it is not possible to select this screen For details please refer to the instruction manual of Wavefo...

Page 83: ...surement channel Total Measurement Time Lv Store Interval Leq Calculation Interval Timer Auto Store Name Measurement channel Lv Store Interval Leq Calculation Interval Timer Auto Start Timer Auto Stop...

Page 84: ...vel Lv and vibration acceleration level Lva measurement The procedure for measurement is described below Preparations as described in the Preparations chapter must be completed first 1 Press the POWER...

Page 85: ...7 Select the level range with the LEVEL RANGE keys The upper and lower limit of the bar graph can be set even on the measurement screen If or is shown frequently change the level range setting 8 The l...

Page 86: ...keys on the menu list screen to select Store and press the MENU ENTER key The store screen appears 3 Use the keys to select Store Mode and press the MENU ENTER key The store mode screen appears 4 Use...

Page 87: ...ay Time and press the MENU ENTER key The delay time screen appears 11 Use the keys to select the delayed measurement time OFF 1s second 3s 5s 10s and press the MENU ENTER key Press the START STOP key...

Page 88: ...that overload or under range data are comprised in the processed values Important During measurement the keys function as markers for the case the store mode is set to Auto or Timer Auto and the Lv s...

Page 89: ...he control section can be used to switch between the Max Hold screen and the Time Level screen Other processed value measurement Other processed value listed below are all measured at the same time as...

Page 90: ...ds provided by Rion The performance of other cards is not guaranteed see page 100 Note Prior to measurement it is recommended first to format the memory card for storing data with this unit see page 1...

Page 91: ...be stored continuously and automatically This function becomes available when an SD memory card is inserted This is useful when recording the vibration level waveform The store interval can be select...

Page 92: ...le An SD memory card has to be inserted in the slot while the store mode is Auto or Timer Auto Note A processing start time is used for a time stamp of measurement and processed data For example when...

Page 93: ...be stored on the card The procedure is as follows 1 Press the POWER key to turn the unit on 2 Press the MENU ENTER key to bring up the menu list screen 3 Use the keys to select Store and press the ME...

Page 94: ...Use the keys to select the measurement channel Z XYZ and press the MENU ENTER key 8 Set the measurement time 8 1 Use the keys to select Measurement Time and press the MENU ENTER key The measurement ti...

Page 95: ...written 11 Start a measurement When it finishes a confirmation screen will be displayed Use the keys to select Store data and press the MENU ENTER key to store the processing results The store process...

Page 96: ...the instantaneous value and maximum hold value for the vibration level and vibration acceleration level can be saved by pressing the PAUSE key in the instantaneous value display current condition To u...

Page 97: ...Manual 4 Use the keys to select the data you want to recall and press the MENU ENTER key 5 Use the keys to select View the data and press the MENU ENTER key The data stored in memory are displayed Del...

Page 98: ...2 Use the keys to select Recall and press the MENU ENTER key The file selection screen appears 3 Use the keys to select the save location of the data To delete data saved in internal memory use the k...

Page 99: ...g data using Auto mode is as follows Confirm the SD memory card has been inserted in the card slot 1 Press the POWER key to turn the unit on 2 Press the MENU ENTER key to bring up the menu list screen...

Page 100: ...al Measurement Time and press the MENU ENTER key The total measurement time screen appears 8 2 Use the keys to select the total measurement time 500s 10s 1min 5min 10min 15min 30min 1h 8h 24h User set...

Page 101: ...the MENU ENTER key 10 4 The Leq calculation interval setting screen appears Set arbitrary interval The shortest time value that can be set with User setting is 1 second and the longest is 24 hours No...

Page 102: ...During Auto mode the pause function cannot be used During Auto mode the address indication is based on number of Leq calculation The number of Leq calculation is not displayed when Leq calculation in...

Page 103: ...ta and press the MENU ENTER key The data stored in memory are displayed Deleting stored data The procedure for deleting data stored in memory using Auto mode is described below 1 Press the MENU ENTER...

Page 104: ...t the corresponding marker into the screen 4 Wait until the preset measurement time has ended or stop the mea surement with the START STOP key 5 Use the keys to select Recall on the menu list screen a...

Page 105: ...uto mode is as follows Confirm the SD memory card has been inserted in the card slot 1 Press the POWER key to turn the unit on 2 Press the MENU ENTER key to bring up the menu list screen 3 Use the key...

Page 106: ...t the Lv store interval 8 1 Use the keys to select Lv Store Interval and press the MENU ENTER key The Lv store interval screen appears 8 2 Use the keys to select the Lv store interval OFF 100ms 1s and...

Page 107: ...setting screen is displayed for the first time the time after 5 minutes from current time is indicated 10 2 Use the keys to select the setting parameter year month day hour minute and use the keys to...

Page 108: ...ata saved in address 1 Measurement in progress Standby sleep mode Measurement cycle set as timer auto interval observation time Measurement cycle set as timer auto interval observation time Note When...

Page 109: ...e and number of data When using Timer Auto mode and 100 ms sampling 10 data sets are stored per second Therefore when 10 seconds of measurement time have elapsed the number of stored data is 100 10 wh...

Page 110: ...98 Store Operation Recalling stored data Same procedure as for Auto mode see page 91 Deleting stored data Same procedure as for Auto mode see page 91 Marker Same procedure as for Auto mode see page 92...

Page 111: ...N_0123_0000 rnd Index number Store mode Store name Store mode The file name varies depending on the store mode Manual store MAN Auto store Lv store Lv Auto store Leq calculation Leq Store name 0000 to...

Page 112: ...ndard A male to mini B male connector When not using the communication function set the Communication Interface to OFF from the Display I O screen When USB communication is enabled a message requestin...

Page 113: ...Note When an SD memory card is formatted initialized all data present on the card will be lost In the following cases you should format the SD memory card When using the SD memory card in the VM 55 fo...

Page 114: ...e saved as a bitmap file on the SD memory card Store target folder VM 55 Screenshot File name Time at which the file was stored File name extension BMP Data capacity Approximately 300 kB per file Save...

Page 115: ...en the VX 55EX is installed Only Lv store interval set SD memory card capacity L v store interval 512 MB 2 GB 32 GB 100 ms Approx 60 hours Approx 250 hours Approx 4000 hours 1 s Approx 550 hours Appro...

Page 116: ...d capacity Bit length 512 MB 2 GB 32 GB 16 bit Approx 13 hours Approx 55 hours Approx 950 hours 24 bit Approx 9 hours Approx 40 hours Approx 690 hours The duration of recording with 24 bit becomes sho...

Page 117: ...tput from the OUTPUT connector of the unit Each signal of X Y and Z axis is output from OUTPUT connector 1 Press the MENU ENTER key to bring up the menu list screen 2 Use the keys to select Display I...

Page 118: ...R key The output screen appears 4 Use the keys to select Output and press the MENU ENTER key The ON OFF setting screen appears 5 Use the keys to select ON and press the MENU ENTER key The Output setti...

Page 119: ...ed a direct current signal linked with the screen output setting is output 8 Use the keys to select Freq and press the MENU ENTER key The freq setting screen appears 9 Use the keys to select the frequ...

Page 120: ...ion mode the output signal is 31 5 Hz 1 0 Vrms Important Using this feature will reduce battery life by about 25 percent Delay The unit incorporates an A D converter which converts the microphone inpu...

Page 121: ...aranteed The relationship between the display value shown by the unit and the output voltage is indicated below Ideal characteristics of the display value and the output voltage When the unit is set t...

Page 122: ...ee page 25 For comparator output see page 38 Note The RS 232C communication and the comparator output cannot be used at the same time Comparator output Comparator output approx 500 Time Signal output...

Page 123: ...ent channel XYZ Measurement time 10min Time scale of Time Level graph 20s OUTPUT ACOUTInterlock Comparator VX 55EX OFF Communication interface OFF Baud rate 19200bps Flow control OFF Delay time OFF Wh...

Page 124: ...D memory card the start up file load function see the following description will be executed first Loading a start up file at startup If a start up file exists on the inserted SD memory card a selecti...

Page 125: ...creen appears 2 Use the keys to select Read Save setting and press the MENU ENTER key The setting operation screen appears 3 Use the keys to select Load Default Settings and press the MENU ENTER key T...

Page 126: ...he system screen appears 2 Use the keys to select Read Save setting and press the MENU ENTER key The setting operation screen appears 3 Use the keys to select the desired number and press the MENU ENT...

Page 127: ...ad the setting and press the MENU ENTER key The confirmation screen appears 5 Use the keys to select Yes and press the MENU ENTER key The file contents of the selected number will be reflected to the...

Page 128: ...Read Save setting and press the MENU ENTER key The setting operation screen appears 4 Use the keys to select Startup File None of SD and press the MENU ENTER key The Save the setting Cancel selecting...

Page 129: ...the main unit you can use the following extension cord s Type Length EC 54SB 10 m EC 02SD 50 m with reel EC 02SE 100 m with reel Extension cords with reels can be joined Extension cords without reel...

Page 130: ...ng or dismantling a system always make sure that all connection cords are dis connected from the cord reel Otherwise cord breaks due to twisting may occur Disconnect from reel Disconnect from Input co...

Page 131: ...asured with the VM 55 is as follows Turn power to the VM 55 and the printer on and set the printer to the online state It is assumed that the steps described in Preparations starting on page 11 have b...

Page 132: ...NTER key The screen is printed To cancel the process select Cancel and press the MENU ENTER key Printing stored data The steps for printing hard copy of a stored data are described below 1 Press the M...

Page 133: ...ayed pressing the MENU ENTER key brings up the menu list screen for stored data 7 Use the keys to select Range Setting Print and press the MENU ENTER key The range setting print screen appears 8 Set t...

Page 134: ...ails about level recorder operation refer to the documentation supplied with the level recorder 1 To select the AC signal output to the recorder press the MENU ENTER key to bring up the menu list scre...

Page 135: ...ications The upper limit of the level range selected for the VM 55 becomes the scale upper limit of the level recorder For example when the level range upper limit is set to 100 dB the scale upper lim...

Page 136: ...nication client RS 232C Connection to a computer Connect the I O connector on the right side of the VM 55 with a RS 232C connector of a computer using the optional RS 232C serial I O cable CC 42R as s...

Page 137: ...ey The communication control function screen appears 4 Use the keys to select RS 232C and press the MENU ENTER key 5 Select the Baud rate on the display I O screen and press the MENU ENTER key The bau...

Page 138: ...toacomputer theminimum measurement level of VM 55 may rise by the noise from a computer Transfer protocol Transfer principle full duplex Sync principle asynchronous Baud rate 9600 19200 38400 57600 11...

Page 139: ...ed in this manual Note that the performance of multiple units connection with USB will not be guaranteed Operating environment Supported Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 bit 64 bi...

Page 140: ...site and install this driver on the computer to be used with the VM 55 The driver will create a virtual COM port on the computer Installation procedure When connecting the VM 55 and the computer for...

Page 141: ...129 Serial Interface Follow the wizard to complete the installation Screens during installation are as follows...

Page 142: ...130 Serial Interface Depending on your environment Windows Security may be displayed Click on Install or Continue...

Page 143: ...face to USB Important The above steps must be completed before connecting the USB cable 3 Connect the VM 55 to the computer with a USB cable see page 128 Important Connect the VM 55 directly with the...

Page 144: ...allation is started automatically When the installation has been completed USB communication is enabled ThedriverinstallationcreatesavirtualCOMportinthecomputer Forinformation on how to verify that th...

Page 145: ...terface Checking the virtual COM port 1 After installing the driver set Communication Interface to USB at the VM 55 and connect the USB cable 2 Open the Device Manager Hardware tab under Properties in...

Page 146: ...e indication RION USB to RS232C Converter Virtual COM Port should be shown as COM port name If this is not shown check the connection between the VM 55 and the computer step 1 If there is an over the...

Page 147: ...ion interface for the VM 55 following the steps below 1 Press the MENU ENTER key to bring up the menu list screen 2 Use the keys to select Display I O and press the MENU ENTER key The display I O scre...

Page 148: ...ed when disconnecting the VM 55 1 Click on the Safely remove hardware icon in the right section of the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drive 1 1 The drive letter E in the exam...

Page 149: ...not send or accept commands ECO setting When ECO setting is selected it will be enabled after a transmission of current command is completed After that the VM 55 does not send or accept commands ECO s...

Page 150: ...sponse if due to processing reasons Send character inter val Max 100 ms Interval until VM 55 enters idling state af ter sending data Max 200 ms After receiving data from the VM 55 wait at least 200 ms...

Page 151: ...the requested data Command format Setting command Command command name parameter CR LF The basic components of a setting command are the command name and the parameter at the beginning represents the...

Page 152: ...R LF The request command is a structure to put up the behind the command name The request command is terminated by a CR LF carriage return line feed The request command uses the CSV format Prohibited...

Page 153: ...cognized 0002 Parameter error This is a response to the situation where the number of parameters and the parameter type allowed for the specified command are not met 0003 Designation error This is a r...

Page 154: ...Index number S R 148 Key Lock Key lock S R 149 Backlight Backlight S R 149 Backlight Auto Off Backlight auto off S R 149 LCD LCD S R 150 LCD Auto Off LCD auto off S R 150 Backlight Brightness Backligh...

Page 155: ...R 156 Comparator Band Comparator band S R 156 Communication Interface Communication interface S R 156 Baud Rate RS 232C baud rate S R 156 Store Command Function See page Store Mode Store mode S R 157...

Page 156: ...surement time of auto store S R 162 Measurement Time Num Measurement time of user setting on manual store number Total measurement time of user setting on auto store number S R 164 Measurement Time Un...

Page 157: ...Xch underrange Leq R 170 Overload Lv X Xch overload Lv R 170 Overload Leq X Xch overload Leq R 170 Underrange Lv Y Ych underrange Lv R 171 Underrange Leq Y Ych underrange Leq R 171 Overload Lv Y Ych o...

Page 158: ...nd Remote control Remote mode Setting ON OFF of remote mode When remote mode is On the key operation of the unit is invalid only the POWER key and the LIGHT key are effective When remote mode is Off t...

Page 159: ...1 x x x is 0 to 9 There is no setting command When the parameter p1 is omitted the request command means System Version VM Clock Current date and time Setting current date and time Setting command Clo...

Page 160: ...setting command Calibration Calibration Transition to calibration state Setting command Calibration p1 Parameter p1 Off p1 On Request command Calibration Response data d1 Returned value Same as for s...

Page 161: ...ON OFF of backlight Setting command Backlight p1 Parameter p1 Off p1 On Request command Backlight Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Backlight Auto Off Backlight auto off Set...

Page 162: ...auto off Setting command LCD Auto Off p1 Parameter p1 Off p1 Long 10 minutes p1 Short 1 minute Request command LCD Auto Off Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Backlight Brigh...

Page 163: ...capacity of SD memory card Request command SD Card Total Size Response data d1 0 to 32768 MB There is no setting command SD Card Free Size SD memory card free space Request free space of SD memory car...

Page 164: ...for setting command Level Range X Xch level range upper limit Setting of X channel level range Setting command Level Range X p1 Parameter p1 70 to 120 dB 10 step Request command Level Range X Respons...

Page 165: ...ing of display channel Setting command Display Channel Setting p1 Parameter p1 X Xch p1 Y Ych p1 Z Zch P1 XYZ Three axis Request command Display Channel Setting Response data d1 Returned value Same as...

Page 166: ...r when the max hold screen is displayed I O OUTPUT Output setting Setting signal output Setting command OUTPUT p1 Parameter p1 Off p1 On Request command OUTPUT Response data d1 Returned value Same as...

Page 167: ...ommand IO Setting Comparator setting Setting ON OFF of comparator Setting command IO Setting p1 Parameter p1 Off p1 Comparator when VX 55EX is installed Request command IO Setting Response data d1 Ret...

Page 168: ...r Band Comparator band Setting comparator band Setting command Comparator Band p1 Parameter p1 Lv p1 Lva Request command Comparator Band Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Com...

Page 169: ...115200 Request command Baud Rate Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Store Store Mode Store Mode Setting store mode Setting command Store Mode p1 Parameter p1 Manual p1 Auto w...

Page 170: ...9 Request command Store Name Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Lv Store Interval Lv store interval Setting Lv store interval Setting command Lv Store Interval p1 Parameter p1...

Page 171: ...eq Calculation Interval Preset Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Leq Calculation Interval Num Leq calculation interval of user setting number Setting value when Leq Calculati...

Page 172: ...mand Leq Calculation Interval Unit Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Measurement Time Preset Manual Measurement time of manual store Setting measurement time of the manual st...

Page 173: ...te p1 1 to 24 Time unit is h hour Request command Measurement Time Manual Num Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Measurement Time Manual Unit Measurement time of user setting...

Page 174: ...nd Measurement Time Preset Auto Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Measurement Time Auto Num Total measurement time of user setting on auto store number Setting value when Mea...

Page 175: ...uto Unit Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Measurement Time Preset Measurement time of manual store Total measurement time of auto store Setting measurement time of the manua...

Page 176: ...m minute p1 1 to 1000 Time unit is h hour Request command Measurement Time Num Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Measurement Time Unit Measurement time of user setting on ma...

Page 177: ...Request command Timer Auto Start Time Response data d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 Returned value Same as for setting command Timer Auto Stop Time Timer auto stop time Setting timer auto stop time Setting command...

Page 178: ...Parameter p1 Off p1 5m p1 10m p1 15m p1 30m p1 1h p1 8h p1 24h Request command Timer Auto Interval Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Sleep Mode Sleep mode Setting ON OFF of...

Page 179: ...e Measurement Measurement start and stop Setting command Measure p1 Parameter p1 Start p1 Stop Request command Measure Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command When executing the co...

Page 180: ...t Start Time Response data d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 Returned value d1 2015 or after year d2 1 to 12 month d3 1 to 31 date d4 0 to 23 hour d5 0 to 59 minute d6 0 to 59 second There is no setting command Measu...

Page 181: ...me Setting delayed measurement time Setting command Delay Time p1 Parameter p1 Off p1 1s p1 3s p1 5s p1 10s Request command Delay Time Response data d1 Returned value Same as for setting command Opera...

Page 182: ...rload Lv X Xch overload Lv Request presence of overload Lv information of X channel Request command Overload Lp X Response data d1 Returned value d1 Off there is no information d1 On there is informat...

Page 183: ...Ych underrange Leq Request presence of underrange information in processed data of Y channel Request command Underrange Leq Y Response data d1 Returned value d1 Off there is no information d1 On ther...

Page 184: ...Zch underrange Lv Request presence of underrange Lv information of Z channel Request command Underrange Lv Z Response data d1 Returned value d1 Off there is no information d1 On there is information...

Page 185: ...Zch overload Leq Request presence of overload information in processed data of Z channel Request command Overload Leq Z Response data d1 Returned value d1 Off there is no information d1 On there is in...

Page 186: ...annel d7 xxx x Lvmax or Lvamax of X channel d8 xxx x Lvmin or Lvamin of X channel d9 xxx x L5 of X channel Lv or Lva d10 xxx x L10 of X channel Lv or Lva d11 xxx x L50 of X channel Lv or Lva d12 xxx x...

Page 187: ...s d2 xxx x Lveq or Lvaeq of X channel d3 xxx x Lvmax or Lvamax of X channel d4 xxx x Lvmin or Lvamin of X channel d5 0 or 1 Overload information 1 Yes 0 No d6 0 or 1 Under range information 1 Yes 0 No...

Page 188: ...range upper limit of X channel Y channel and Z channel to 120 dB Level Range X 120 Level Range Y 120 Level Range Z 120 When operating auto store Setting the Store Mode to Auto Store Mode Auto Setting...

Page 189: ...tore Mode Manual Setting the Store Name to 0200 Store Name 200 Setting the Measurement Time to 15min Measurement Time Preset Manual 15m Measurement start stop Measure Start Measure Stop Saving of the...

Page 190: ...ing continuously Battery type Operating temperature Alkaline batteries Nickel metal hydride batteries 10 C Approx 12 hours Approx 26 hours 23 C Approx 27 hours Approx 27 hours 50 C Approx 29 hours App...

Page 191: ...Ground C Z channel signal input D Unused E X channel signal input F Y channel signal input G Pickup power supply Important Do not connect anything else besides the supplied 3 axisaccelerometerPV 83Cor...

Page 192: ...n level 100 dB 9 b Reference level range 30 dB to 100 dB range 9 c Starting point of level lin earity error test Refer to the table of Upper lower limit for linear dynamic range of vibration level vib...

Page 193: ...0 100 Lower limit 50 50 50 50 50 50 110 Upper limit 119 107 112 98 119 119 Starting point 90 90 90 90 90 90 Lower limit 40 40 40 40 40 40 100 Upper limit 109 97 102 88 109 109 Starting point 80 80 80...

Page 194: ...ement Equivalent continuous level of vibration level or vibration acceleration level Lveq or Lvaeq Time percentile level of vibration level or vibration acceleration level L5 L10 L50 L90 L95 Maximum v...

Page 195: ...istics Flat characteristics Level range 10 dB steps 6 ranges switchable 3 axis independent 0 dB to 70 dB 10 dB to 80 dB 20 dB to 90 dB 30 dB to 100 dB 40 dB to 110 dB 50 dB to 120 dB Linear operating...

Page 196: ...n be stored Processing value store Various processing values obtained in manual mode are stored Auto when the VX 55EX is installed The processing result obtained using the specified time interval will...

Page 197: ...ata in Auto and Timer Auto store modes Pause function Pause resume possible during instantaneous value current display and manual processing measurement Pause function not available in Auto Timer Auto...

Page 198: ...tput 31 5 Hz 1 Vrms DC output 2 5 V AC DC output AC or DC selected by menu 2 5 mm dia output 3 separate channels AC output Output impedance 600 Load impedance 10 k or higher Output voltage 1 Vrms full...

Page 199: ...exceeded Supported channels Single axis channel selected for main display Comparator output Open drain output I O connector is used Maximum input voltage 24 V Internal resistance Approx 500 Allowable...

Page 200: ...sensitivity 60 mV m s2 Ambient conditions 10 C to 50 C no condensation Waterproofing specifications IPx7 Dimensions Approx 67 mm dia 41 mm H excluding connection cord Weight Approx 335 g SD memory ca...

Page 201: ...eel EC 02S EC 54S conversion cord EC 54ST BNC Pin output cord CC 24 Comparator output cable CC 42C Printer DPU 414 BL2 58 Printer cable CC 42P USB cable A mini B Commercially available RS 232C serial...

Page 202: ...190 Specifications Unit mm Dimensional Drawing of VM 55 175 Front panel 175 9 2 40 3 5 1 2 Right side panel Top panel Unit mm Dimensional Drawing of PV 83C 41 67...

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Page 204: ...This product is environment friendly It does not include toxic chemicals on our policy No 60508 19 10...

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