Rugged and Portable Data Collector & Analyser.
	Vibration Analysis PC Software Included.
	Built in RS232 Interface for data exchange.
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	Software/Firmware

ITEM	VB SERIES	REMARKS
ACCELEROMETER INPUT
Number of channels	vb1 and vb1000-T 1 channel, vb2000-T 2 channels	vb2000-T can be used in single or dual channel mode.
Type	2 wire, low impedance piezoelectric	Commonly termed "ICP?type"
Sensitivity	100mV/g nominal	Adjustable sensitivity ?5mV/g
Connector	BNC	Safety Feature: Break-free inline connector
Input impedance	500 kOhm
Voltage swing	18V peak-to-peak	AC coupled input, allows for ?V sensor output swing (?0g)
Sensor excitation current	0mA or 2.2mA (configurable)	2.2mA required for "ICP?type" accelerometer
Sensor excitation voltage	24V maximum	At sensor terminals with sensor attached
TACHOMETER INPUT**
Input Type	Optically Isolated, accepts TTL pulse
Pulse Rating	2.5V (4mA) minimum, 10V (27mA) maximum, off-state < 0.8V	Triggers on positive edge
Supply (Output)	7.2V nominal (6.0 - 9.5V) instrument battery	Available to power sensor. Protected by 0.1A PTC
Sensor	Optical Sensor with reflective tape, included in kit	Sensor triggers when the tape reflects its beam
Optical Sensor Range	20mm to 1 meter nominal	Dependent on size of reflective tape
PARAMETER INDICATION
Displays	Acceleration, Velocity, Displacement	User-selectable.
Maximum Levels	?0g (800m/s2), ?in/sec (100mm/s), ?00mil (10mm)	Zero-to-peak. Approximate, dependent on individual calibration.
Dynamic signal range	95dB or greater (typical at 400-line resolution)	Acceleration and velocity.
Harmonic Distortion	Less than -70dB typical	Dependent on input level and type, other distortions and noise are lower.
Display ranges	60dB or 120dB visible range with manual shift
Units	g or m/s2, in/s or mm/s, mil or mm, adB or vdB	Zero-to-peak, peak-to-peak, or rms. adB ref. 1µg rms, vdB ref. configurable (1.0e-5 or 1.0e-6 mm/s rms).
Graph types	Spectrum (frequency domain), waveform (time domain)	Solid histogram for spectrum, line graph for waveform
Magnitude Display	Overall rms, cursor position value	Digital readout on graph.
Cursors	Standard cursor	Vary x position to display x and y values.
	Dual cursors	Lock standard cursor as reference and display difference.
	Harmonic cursors	Up to 32 whole-number multiples of standard-cursor frequency.
Accuracy	?1% (0.1dB)	Measured at 100Hz, 23 ?5°C, 400 lines, 400Hz range.
Frequency response	?0.2dB from 10Hz to 5kHz	From value measured at 100Hz.
	?0.5dB from 3Hz to 20kHz
SPECTRUM PARAMETERS
Possible ranges	0-100/ 125/ 150/ 200/ 300/ 400/ 500/ 600/ 800 Hz 0-1/ 1.2/ 1.6/ 2/ 2.5/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 8/ 10/ 15/ 20 kHz
Resolution	400/800/1600/3200 lines (configurable)	1600 Lines maximum if tachometer more than 50% overlap used. 800 lines maximum for dual channel measurements. Can zoom in to display individual spectral lines.
Frequency scale	Hz, cpm
y-axis	Acceleration, Velocity, or Displacement
Window shapes	Hanning, rectangular
Overlap	0/ 12.5/ 25/ 37.5/ 50/ 62.5/ 75/ 87.5 %	Dependent on frequency range
Number of averages	1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128	Increases sampling time proportionally
Averaging types	Linear , Exponential, Peak hold, synchronous
TACHOMETER DISPLAY**
Displays	rpm, Hz, 1X amplitude, and phase angle	For selected amplitude type, phase angle in degrees
Range	30rpm (0.5Hz) to 65000rpm (1.08kHz)
DEMODULATION**
	High Frequency Enveloping (15 User-selectable bandwidths)	Early warning bearing fault detection.
TIME INTERVALS
Sampling time in seconds (example ranges)	Range 400 Lines 800 Lines 1600 Lines 3200 Lines 0-100Hz 4 8 16 32 0-800Hz 0.5 1 2 4 0-4kHz 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.8 0-20kHz 0.02 0.04 0.08 0.16	Dependent on # of lines and # of averages (values shown in table are for no overlap, no averaging, max display update rate of 4 per second) Actual FFT calculation time < 50ms
Typical measure & record	5 seconds for 1600 lines, 1600Hz, 8 averages, 50% overlap	Not including initial startup and settling time
TRIGGER MODES
	Single (key press), free run, tacho**	Trigger status displayed (busy, done, run, stop) Tacho trigger enables synchronous time averaging**
LOGGING FEATURES
Output formats	vb screen, transfer to MAS PC-based software
Data storage	vb1 - 480 Kilobytes non-volatile vb1000-T and vb2000-T - 8.5 megabytes non-volatile	Total of 480 spectra at 400-line resolution or 60 spectra at 3200 line Total of 8000 spectra at 400-line resolution or 1000 spectra at 3200 line
Data storage format	vb1 - up to 200 named machines in 1 Data Folder vb1000-T and vb2000-T - up to 800 named machines in 30 Data Folders (maximum 200 machines per data folder)	User-specified machine, point, and axis names (16 characters) entered from vb keypad (for vb1000-T and vb2000-T an external keyboard or PC can be used to build machine database*).
	Up to 30 multi-axial points per machine	Each recording has unique time/date stamp.
DISPLAY
	Graphic LCD
Resolution	240 x 128 pixels
Viewing Area	4.3" x 2.3" (110mm x 60mm)
Backlight	Electro-luminescent
PROFLASH
	Allows internal firmware to be upgraded via built-in serial port	Download firmware upgrades via the Internet
COMMUNICATIONS
	RS232	15kV ESD Protected. Cable with DB9 connector included
Baud Rate	57600 bits per second
BATTERY
Type	Custom Nickel-Cadmium pack
Voltage	7.2 Volts nominal
Capacity	1500 mAh nominal
Operating Time (typical)	9 hrs with backlight off, 6 hrs backlight on - nominal	Depends on mode and setup
CHARGER AND CONDITIONER
	Integral charger - automatic and manual control	Power transformer with 13.5 ?1.5VDC 1A output included in kit
Charge Rate	0.7A nominal	2.5 hours for complete charge nominal
Discharge Rate	0.5A nominal	Combats NiCad battery memory effect
MECHANICAL
Size	9.7"W x 6.1"L x 3.0"H (247mm x 154mm x 75mm)	Including protective boot
Weight	4.4lb (2kg)	Including protective boot and strap
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature/Humidity
Operating	32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) / 80% RH 32°F to 86°F	Non-condensing
	70% RH 86°F to 122°F	Non-condensing
Storage	14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C ) at 95% RH or less
EMC	EN50081-1	Radiated and conducted emissions
	EN50082-1	RF field, ESD and fast transient immunity
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify specifications without prior notice. **Available on vb1000-T and vb2000-T only *Due to patent restrictions vb units sold in the US are unable to receive route information from MAS.