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VB500-EU-EN-V1.2-10/11

 

Specifications 

General Specifications 

Display 

82 x 61mm (”) Backlit LCD 

Display update rate 

1 second (approx.) 

Number of channels 

Four (4) input channels (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4) 

Measurement Types 

Velocity, Acceleration, and Displacement 

 

Acceleration/Velocity: RMS, Peak, and MAX HOLD 

 

 Displacement: p-p (peak to peak), MAX HOLD 

Units of measure 

Acceleration: m/s

2

, g, ft/s

2

 

 

Velocity: mm/s, cm/s, inches/s 

 

Displacement: mm, inches 

Frequency range 

10Hz to 1KHz (sensitivity in this range meets ISO2954) 

Peak Hold 

Acceleration, Velocity: Measures and updates peak value 

 

Displacement: Measures/updates the p-p (peak-to-peak) value 

Max. Hold 

Acceleration, Velocity: Measures and updates Max. peak value 

 

Displacement: Measures/updates Max. p-p (peak-to-peak) value 

Max. Hold Reset 

Push-button activation 

Zero function 

Push-button activation for Acceleration (RMS) measurements 

Datalogger sampling rate 

Automatic: 1 second to 3600 seconds 

 

Manual: Push-button stores reading 

Datalogger accuracy 

 0.1% error of total saved data (typical) 

Memory card 

SD memory card (1G to 16G sizes) 

Data Hold 

Freezes displayed reading 

Audio Output 

mini stereo phone jack, Max voltage; 2V, output impedance; 100 
ohms 

Operating Temperature 

0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) 

Operating Humidity 

85% R.H. max. 

Power Supply 

Eight (8) 1.5V ‘AA’ batteries or 9V AC adaptor 

Power Consumption 

Normal operation (backlight and datalogger OFF): approx. 12mAdc 

 

With backlight OFF and datalogging ON: approx. 35mAdc  

Weight 

Meter: 515g (1.13 lbs.) 

 

Probe with cable and magnetic base: 99g (0.22lbs.) 

Dimensions 

Main instrument: 203 x 76 x 38mm (8 x 3 x 1.5””) 

 

Probe: 16 x 37mm (0.63 x 1.45”) diameter 

 

Cable length: 1.2m (3.94ft) 

Содержание VB500

Страница 1: ...User s Guide 4 Channel Vibration Datalogger Model VB500 ...

Страница 2: ...Logged data readings are stored on an SD card for transfer to a PC This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and with proper use will provide years of reliable service Meter Description 1 BNC adaptors 2 Vibration pickup input jacks 3 Side compartment detailed below 4 Sensors 5 Magnetic mount 6 SET and Clock key 7 MAX MIN key 8 ENTER and LOG key 9 Function key Max Reset Zero 10 ACC VEL DISP...

Страница 3: ...15 Units of measure and function icons detailed below ACC Acceleration measurement mode VEL Velocity measurement mode DISP Displacement measurement mode m s2 Meters per second squared mm s Millimeters per second ft s2 Feet per second squared g G force inch s Inches per second cm s Centimeters per second mm Millimeters inch Inches P P Peak to Peak Side Compartment Description 1 SD Memory Card slot ...

Страница 4: ... vibration pickup to the cable supplied Make sure it is firmly attached Connect the cable to the meter by attaching it to a connector at the top of the meter If the surface to be tested is magnetic attach the magnetic base to the vibration pickup and attach the pickup to a flat surface If the surface to be tested is not magnetic hold the pickup against the surface Do not hold the cable while makin...

Страница 5: ...y pressing and hold the up and down arrows buttons until the beeper sounds and the CH1 icon flashes Then use the SET button to scroll to the desired channel 5 Press and Hold the and buttons for 3 seconds and the meter will zero the selected channel 6 Use the SET button to step out of this mode Max Min Reading Record For a given measurement session this meter can record the highest MAX and the lowe...

Страница 6: ...Year Month Date Hours Minutes Seconds SP t Set the datalogger sampling rate Hours Minutes Seconds PoFF Automatic power off management Enable or disable the auto power off function bEEP Set the beeper sound ON OFF dEC Set the numerical format USA decimal 20 00 or European comma 20 00 Sd F Format the SD memory card unit Set Metric or Imperial unit of measure Setting the Clock Time 1 Access the dAtE ...

Страница 7: ...rmat comma or decimal European and USA numerical formats differ The meter defaults to USA mode where a decimal point is used to separate units from tenths i e 20 00 The European format uses a comma i e 20 00 to separate units from tenths To change this setting 1 Access the dEC parameter 2 Use the arrow buttons to select USA or EUro 3 Press ENTER to confirm setting 4 Press and hold the SET button f...

Страница 8: ...e System Reset If the meter s keys become inoperable or if the display freezes the Reset button can be used to reset the instrument Use a paper clip or similar item to momentarily press the reset button located on the upper right side of the instrument After pressing the Reset button switch the instrument ON by pressing and holding the POWER key for 3 seconds If using the power adaptor unplug the ...

Страница 9: ...can be formatted for either format The meter defaults to USA mode where a decimal point is used to separate units from tenths i e 20 00 The European format uses a comma i e 20 00 To change this setting refer to the Setup Mode section Manual Datalogging In the manual mode the user presses the LOG button to manually log a reading onto the SD card 1 Set the sampling rate to 0 seconds as described in ...

Страница 10: ...LOG button momentarily The LOGGER icon will stop flashing To resume logging momentarily press the LOG button 5 To terminate the datalogging session press and hold the LOG button for 3 seconds 6 When an SD card is used for the first time a folder is created on the card and named VBC01 Up to 99 spreadsheet documents each with 30 000 readings can be stored in this folder 7 When datalogging begins a n...

Страница 11: ...to a PC SD card reader If the PC does not have an SD card slot use an SD card adaptor available at most outlets where computer accessories are sold 4 Power the PC and run a spreadsheet software program Open the saved documents in the spreadsheet software program see example spreadsheet data screen below Spreadsheet data example AC Power Adaptor This meter is normally powered by eight 8 1 5V AA bat...

Страница 12: ...updates Max p p peak to peak value Max Hold Reset Push button activation Zero function Push button activation for Acceleration RMS measurements Datalogger sampling rate Automatic 1 second to 3600 seconds Manual Push button stores reading Datalogger accuracy 0 1 error of total saved data typical Memory card SD memory card 1G to 16G sizes Data Hold Freezes displayed reading Audio Output mini stereo ...

Страница 13: ...libration Point 50 m S 2 160 Hz Velocity mm s 0 5 to 199 9 mm s 5 rdg 2 d 80 and 160Hz cm s 0 05 to 19 99 cm s inch s 0 02 to 7 87 inch s Calibration Point 50 mm s 160 Hz Displacement mm 1 999 mm 5 rdg 2 d 80 and 160Hz inch 0 078 inch Calibration Point 0 141 mm 160 Hz Above specification tests under the environment RF Field Strength less than 3 V M frequency less than 30 MHz only and 23 C 0 5 C ...

Страница 14: ...e the battery compartment and screws where they will not be damaged or lost Replace the eight 8 1 5V AA batteries observing polarity Replace the battery compartment cover with the two 2 Phillips screws All EU users are legally bound by the battery ordinance to return all used batteries to collection points in your community or wherever batteries accumulators are sold Disposal in the household garb...

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