VB-8206SD Vibration Meter Instruction Manual

VB-8206SD Vibration Meter

Product Information

Specifications

• Circuit: Custom one-chip microprocessor LSI circuit
• Display: LCD size 52mm x 38mm with green backlight
• Measurement Functions: Velocity, Acceleration, Displacement
• Unit: Metric and Imperial
• Frequency Range: 10 Hz to 1 kHz
• Peak Measurement: RMS, Peak, Max Hold
• SD Card Capacity: 1 GB to 16 GB
• Power Source: UM3/AA (1.5V) x 6 batteries or DC 9V adapter
• Interface: RS232/USB PC COMPUTER interface

Product Usage Instructions

Front Panel Description
Refer to the user manual for detailed information on the buttons and indicators on the front panel of the vibration meter.

Measuring Procedure
Follow these steps to accurately measure vibration levels:

1. Attach the vibration sensor to the machinery.
2. Select the appropriate measurement function (Acceleration, Velocity, Displacement).
3. Read and record the vibration levels displayed on the LCD.

Data Logger
To log data using the SD card:

1. Insert an SD card with a capacity of 1 GB to 16 GB into the meter.
2. Activate the data logging function on the meter.
3. Retrieve the SD card from the meter after logging data for analysis.

FAQ

• Q: How do I change the measurement unit on the vibration meter?
  A: To switch between metric and imperial units, refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on changing the settings.

• Q: Can I connect the vibration meter to a computer for data analysis?
  A: Yes, the vibration meter comes with an RS232/USB interface for connecting to a PC for data transfer and analysis.

Your purchase of this VIBRATION METER with SD CARD DATALOGGER marks a step forward for you in the field of precision measurement. Although this METER is a complex and delicate instrument, its durable structure will allow many years of use if proper operating techniques are developed. Please read the following instructions carefully and always keep this manual within easy reach.

FEATURES

• Applications for industrial vibration monitoring:
  All industrial machinery vibrates. The level of vibration is a useful guide to machine conditions. Poor balance, misalignment & looseness of the structure will cause the vibration level to increase, it is a sure sign that maintenance is needed.

• Frequency range 10 Hz – 1 kHz, sensitivity relative meet ISO 2954.

• Professional vibration meter supply with vibration sensor & magnetic base, full set.

• Metric & Imperial display unit

• Acceleration, Velocity, Displacement measurement.

• RMS, Max hold, Peak value measurement.

• Max. Hold the reset button and zero button.

• Wide frequency range.

• Data hold button to freeze the desired reading.

• Memory function to record maximum and minimum reading with recall.

• Separate vibration probe with magnetic base, easy operation.

• Real-time SD memory card Datalogger, Built-in Clock and Calendar, real-time data recorder, sampling time set from 1 second to 3600 seconds.

• A manual datalogger is available ( set the sampling time to 0 ), during execution of the manual datalogger function, it can set the different position ( location ) No. ( position 1 to position 99 ).

• Innovation and easy operation, the computer does not need Sesetxtra software, after executing the datalogger, just take away the SD card from the meter and plug the SD card into the computer, it can dodownloadll the measured values with the time information ( year/month/date/ hour/minute/second ) to the Excel directly, then the user can make the further data or graphic analysis by themselves.

• SD card capacity: 1 GB to 16 GB.

• LCD with green light backlight, easy reading.

• Can default auto power off or manual power off.

• Data hold, record max. and min. reading.

• Microcomputer circuit, high accuracy.

• Power by UM3/AA ( 1.5 V ) x 6 batteries or DC 9V adapter.

• RS232/USB PC COMPUTER interface.

SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

LCD with green backlight ( ON/OFF ).

Measurement| Velocity, Acceleration, Displacement
Function| Acceleration, Velocity :

RMS, Peak, Max Hold.

Displacement :

p-p ( peak-peak ), Max Hold p-p.

Unit| Measurement| Metric| Imperial
Acceleration| meter/s^2, g| ft/s^2,
Velocity| mm/s, cm/s| inch/s
Displacement| mm| inch
Frequency range| 10 Hz to 1 KHz

• Sensitivity relative to the

the frequency range meets ISO 2954 Refer to Table 1, page 28

Circuit| Exclusive microcomputer circuit.
Peak Measurement| Acceleration, Velocity :

To measure and update the peak value.

Displacement :

To measure and update the peak-to-peak ( p-p ) value.

Max Hold Measurement| Acceleration, Velocity :

To measure and update the max. peak value.

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Displacement :

To measure and update the max. peak to peak ( p-p ) value.

Zero Button| Under Acceleration ( RMS ) measurement, the sensor is motionless, press the Logger Button

( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) > 5 seconds.

Max. Hold Reset Button| Under Max. hold measurement, press Logger Button ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) > 5 seconds.
Datalogger Sampling Time Setting range| Auto| 1 second to 3600 seconds

@ Sampling time can be set to 1 second, but memory data may lost.

Manual| Push the data logger button once will save data one time. @ Set the sampling time to

0 second.

@ Manual mode, can also select the 1 to 99 position ( Location ) no.

Memory Card| SD memory card 1 GB to 16 GB.
Advanced setting| *  Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/ Second )

*  Decimal point of SD card setting

*  Auto power OFF management

*  Set beep Sound ON/OFF

*  Set sampling time

*  SD memory card Format

Data error no.| ≦ 0.1 % no. of total saved data typically.
Data Hold| Freeze the display reading.

• Only available for the RMS function.

Memory Recall| Maximum & Minimum value.

• Only available for the RMS function.

Data Output| RS 232/USB PC interface.

*     Connect the optional RS232 cable UPCB-02 will get the RS232 plug.

*      Connect the optional USB cable

USB-01 will get the USB plug.

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Sampling Time of Display| Approx. 1 second.
Operating Temperature and Humidity| 0 to 50 ℃.

Less than 85% R.H.

Power Supply| * Alkaline or heavy-duty DC 1.5 V battery

( UM3, AA ) x 6 PCs, or equivalent.

• DC 9V adapter input. ( AC/DC power adapter is optional ).
  Power Current| Normal operation ( w/o SD card save data and LCD Backlight is OFF) :

Approx. DC 15 mA.

When the SD card saves the data and the LCD Backlight is OFF) :

Approx. DC 36 mA.

Weight| Meter :    515 g/ 1.13 LB.
Probe with cable and magnetic base :

99 g/0,22 LB

Dimension| Meter :   203 x 76 x 38 mm

Vibration sensor probe:

Round 16 mm Dia. x 37 mm. Cable length: 1.2 meters.

Accessories Included| * Instruction manual……………………1 PC

*   Hrad carrying case, CA-06………….1 PC

*   Vibration sensor with cable…………1 PC

• Magnetic base………………………… 1 PC

Optional Accessories| SD Card ( 2 G )

AC to DC 9V adapter. USB cable, USB-01.

RS232 cable, UPCB-02.

Data Acquisition software, SW-U801-WIN.

Electrical Specifications (23± 5 ℃)

Acceleration ( RMS, Peak, Max Hold)

@ 160 Hz, 80 Hz, 23 ± 5 ℃

Calibration Point| 50 m/S^2 ( 160 Hz )
Unit| g           @ 1 g = 9.8 m/s^2
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Range| 0.05 to 20.39 G
Resolution| 0.01 G
Accuracy| ± ( 5 % + 2 d ) reading

@ 160 Hz, 80 Hz, 23 ± 5 ℃

Calibration Point| 50 m/S^2 ( 160 Hz )
Unit| ft/s^2
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Range| 2 to 656 ft/s^2
Resolution| 1 ft/s^2
Accuracy| ± ( 5 % + 2 d ) reading

@ 160 Hz, 80 Hz, 23 ± 5 ℃

Calibration Point| 50 m/S^2 ( 160 Hz )

Remark:

• RMS: To measure the true RMS value.
• Peak: To measure and update the peak value.
• Max. Hold: To measure and update the max. peak value.

Velocity ( RMS, Peak, Max Hold )

@ 160 Hz, 80 Hz, 23 ± 5 ℃

Calibration Point| 50 mm/s ( 160 Hz )
Unit| cm/s
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Range| 0.05 to 19.99 cm/s
Resolution| 0. 01 cm/s
Accuracy| ± ( 5 % + 2 d ) reading

@ 160 Hz, 80 Hz, 23 ± 5 ℃

Calibration Point| 50 mm/s ( 160 Hz )
Unit| inch/s
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Range| 0.02 to 7.87 inch/s
Resolution| 0.01 inch/s
Accuracy| ± ( 5 % + 2 d ) reading

@ 160 Hz, 80 Hz, 23 ± 5 ℃

Calibration Point| 50 mm/s ( 160 Hz )

Remark:

• RMS: To measure the true RMS value.
• Peak: To measure and update the peak value.
• Max. Hold: To measure and update the max. peak value.

Displacement (p-p, Max Hold p-p)

@ 160 Hz, 80 Hz, 23 ± 5 ℃

Calibration Point| 0.141 mm ( 160 Hz )
Unit| inch
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Range| 0.078 inch
Resolution| 0.001 inch
Accuracy| ± ( 5 % + 2 d ) reading

@ 160 Hz, 80 Hz, 23 ± 5 ℃

Calibration Point| 0.141 mm ( 160 Hz )

Remark:

• p-p:
  To measure the Peak to Peak value.

• Max. Hold p-p:
  To measure and update the max. Peak to Peak value.

@ Above specification tests under the environment RF Field Strength less than 3 V/M & frequency less than 30 MHz only.

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

• 3-1 Display
• 3-2 Power Button ( ESC, Backlight Button )
• 3-3 Hold Button ( Function Button, Next Button )
• 3-4 REC Button ( Enter Button, Unit Button )
• 3-5 SET Button ( ▼ Button, Time check Button )
• 3-6 Logger Button ( ▲ Button, Sampling time check Button, Zero Button, Max hold reset Button )
• 3-7 BNC Input Socket
• 3-8 SD Card Socket
• 3-9 RS-232 Output Terminal
• 3-10 Reset Button
• 3-11 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket
• 3-12 Battery Compartment/Cover
• 3-13 Battery Cover Screws
• 3-14 Stand
• 3-15 Tripod Fix Nut
• 3-16 Magnetic Base
• 3-17 Vibration Sensor
• 3-18 Input Socket of Vibration Sensor
• 3-19 Mini Plug of Cable
• 3-20 Sensor Cable
• 3-21 Cable BNC Plug

MEASURING PROCEDURE

Preparation

1. Turn on the meter by pressing the ” Power Button ” ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) momentarily.
   • Pressing the ” Power Button ” ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) continuously and > 2 seconds again will turn off the meter.
2. Plug in the ” Cable BNC Plug ” ( 3-21, Fig. 1 ) to the ” BNC Input Socket ” ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ).
3. Plug in the ” Mini plug of cable ” ( 3-19, Fig. 2 ) to the ” Input socket of vibration sensor ” ( 3-18, Fig. 2 ).

Remark:

1. If the surface material of the measuring article is not the ferrous material, hold the vibration sensor by hand & touch the sensor to the surface of the measuring article,
   • If the surface material of the measuring article is ferrous, connect the ” Vibration sensor ” (3-17, Fig. 2 ) with the ” Magnetic base ” ( 3-16, Fig.
2. Put the whole unit ( Vibration sensor & Magnetic base ) to the surface of the measuring article.
   Please do not use the finger or hand to touch the ” Sensor cable ” ( 3-20, Fig. 1 ).

Unit selection ( Acc./Velocity/Displacement selection )
Select the desired display unit by pressing the ” Unit Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) continuously ( not release the button ), the Display will show the following units according to Acceleration/Velocity/Displacement in sequence.

Acceleration

• LCD show ” ACC “

| m/s^2, g, ft/s^2
Velocity

• LCD show ” VEL. “

| mm/s, cm/s, inch/s
Displacement

• LCD show ” DISP p-p”

| mm, inch.

Remark:

1. For the Acceleration measurement, the Display will show the indicator ” ACC “
2. For the Velocity measurement, the Display will show the indicator ” VEL. “
3. For the Displacement measurement, the Display will show the indicator ” DISP p-p “
4. For general applications of industrial vibration monitoring, select ” Velocity ” or ” Acceleration ” typically.
5. After selecting the unit will be saved into the circuit with default.

Function selection
Select the desired function ( RMS, Peak, Max HOLD ) by pressing the ” Function Button ” ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ). continuously ( not release the button ), until the Display shows the desiring function ( RMS, Max HOLD, Peak ), then release the ” Function Button ” ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ). The detail procedures, please refer to Chapter 4-1, page 9.

Remarks:

1. RMS measurement is intended to measure and root means square ( RMS ) value. The Display will show the indicator ” RMS “.

2. Max HOLD measurement is intended to measure and update the max. peak value. The Display will show the indicator ” MAX HOLD “.
   Max hold reset procedures
   Executing the Max Hold function by pressing the ” LOGGER Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) continuously for at least 5 seconds will clear the existing Max Hold value.

3. Peak measurement is intended to measure the peak vibration value. The Display will show the indicator ” PEAK “.

4. After selecting the unit will be saved into the circuit with default.

5. Acceleration and Velocity measurement can select 3 functions: RMS, PEAK, MAX HOLD

   • Typically, for Acceleration and Velocity measurement always select the ” RMS ” measurement.

6. Displaying measurement can select 2 functions: ” DISP p-p ” or MAX HOLD ( DISP p-p )

   • Typically, for Displacement measurement always select the ” DISP p-p ” measurement.

Zero adjustment procedures
Due to drift of environment temperature value, battery power change, meter used for a long time or other reasons. The display value may exist not zero value ( few digits ) in case of no signal into the ” Vibration Sensor “. Generally speaking, those, not zero values will not affect the measurement typically. However if intend to make the precision measurement, the following zero adjustment procedures should be executed:

1. The vibration sensor is ready, connect the ” Plug of cable ” ( 3-21, Fig. 1 ) into the ” ” Input socket ” ( 3-7, Fig. 1 ).
2. Select the measurement to the ” Acceleration “
3. Keep the vibration sensor motionless, no signal into the vibration sensor.
4. Press the ” LOGGER Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) continuously for at least 5 seconds will let the display reach zero value.
5. The zero adjustment can be executed only if the display value shows the no. less than 10 digits.

Data Hold
Only available for the RMS function. During the measurement, press the ” Hold Button ” ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once will holds the measured value & the LCD will display a ” HOLD ” symbol. Press the ” Hold Button ” once again will release the data hold function.

Data Record ( Max., Min. reading )

Only available for the RMS function.

1. The data record function records the maximum and minimum readings. Press the ” REC Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once to start the Data Record function and there will be a ” REC ” symbol on the display.

2. With the ” REC ” symbol on the display :

   • Press the ” REC Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once, and the ” REC MAX ” symbol along with the maximum value will appear on the display.
     If intend to delete the maximum value, just press the ” Hold Button ” ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once, then the display will show the ” REC. ” symbol only & execute the memory function continuously.

   • Press the ” REC Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) again, and the ” REC MIN ” symbol along with the minimum value will appear on the display.
     If intend to delete the minimum value, just press the ” Hold Button ” ( 3-3, Fig. 1 ) once, then the display will show the ” REC. ” symbol only & execute the memory function continuously.

   • To exit the memory record function, just press the ” REC ” button for 2 seconds at least. The display will revert to the current reading.

LCD Backlight ON/OFF
After powering ON, the ” LCD Backlight ” will light automatically. During the measurement, press the ” Backlight Button ” ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once will turn OFF the ” LCD Backlight “. Press the ” Backlight Button ” once again will turn ON the ” LCD Backlight ” again.

DATALOGGER

Preparation before executing the datalogger function

• Insert the SD card
  Prepare an ” SD memory card ” ( 1 G to 16 G, optional ), and insert the SD card into the ” SD card socket ” ( 3-8, Fig. 1). The front panel of the SD card should face the down case.

  • It recommends using a memory card’s capacity is ≦ 4 GB.

• SD card Format
  If the SD card is used for the first time in the meter, it is recommended to make the ” SD card Format ” first.

  • It is strongly not to use memory cards that have been formatted by another meter or by another installation ( such as a camera… ). Reformat the memory card with your meter.
  • If the SD memory card has trouble during format by the meter, using the Computer to reformat again can fix the problem.

• Time setting
  If the meter is used for the first time, it should adjust the clock time exactly.

• Decimal The numerical data structure of SD card is the default uses the ” . ” as the decimal, for example, “20.6” and “1000.53”. But in certain countries ( Europe …) is used”, ” as the decimal point, for example, ” 20, 6 “and “1000,53”. Under such a situation, it should change the Decimal character at first, for details of setting the Decimal point, refer to Chapter 7-2, page 22.

Auto Datalogger ( Set sampling time ≧ 1 second)

Start the data logger
Press the ” REC Button ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once, and the LCD will show the text ” REC “, then press the ” Logger Button ” 3-6, Fig. 1 ), and the ” REC ” will flash, at the same time( the measuring data along the time information will be saved into the memory circuit.

Remark:

• How to set the sampling time.
• How to set the beeper sound is enabled.

Pause the datalogger
While executing the Datalogger function, pressing the ” Logger Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) once will pause the Datalogger function ( stop to save the measuring data into the memory circuit temporally ). At the same time the text of ” REC ” will stop flashing.

Remark:
If press the ” Logger Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) once again will execute the Datalogger again, the text of ” REC ” will flash.

Finish the Datalogger
During the pause of the Datalogger, press the ” REC Button ” (3-4, Fig. 1) continuously for at least two seconds, the ” REC ” indication will disappear and finish the Datalogger.

Manual Datalogger ( Set sampling time = 0 seconds)

Set sampling time to 0 second
Press the ” REC Button ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once, and the LCD will show the text ” REC “, then press the ” Logger Button ” (3-6, Fig. 1 ) once, and the ” REC ” will flash once and Beeper will sound once, at the same time the measuring data along the time information will be saved into the memory circuit. The lower Display will show the Position ( Location ) no. and save it into the SD card too.

Remark:
During execute the Manual Datalogger, press the ” ▼ Button ” ( 3-5, Fig, 1 ) the lower no. ( position no. ) will flashing. It can use the ” ▲ Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1) or ” ▼ Button ” ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to set the measuring position (1 to 99, for example, room 1 to room 99 ) to identify the measurement location, the lower Display will show P x (x = 1 to 99 ). After the position no. is selected, t press the ” Enter Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) to confirm.

Finish the Datalogger
Press the ” REC Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1) continuously for at least two seconds, the ” REC ” indication will disappear and finish the Datalogger.

Check time information
During the normal measurement ( not execute the Datalogger ), If press the ” Time check Button ” ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) once, the lower LCD will present the time information of Year, Month/Date, Hour/Minute

Check sampling time information
During the normal measurement ( not executing the Datalogger ), If press the ” Sampling Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) once, the lower LCD will present the Sampling time information in the second unit.

SD Card Data structure

1. When the SD card is used into the meter, the SD card When the first time, the SD card is used into the meter, the SD card will generate a folder:

2. If the first time to execute the Datalogger, under the route VBB01\, will generate a new file name VBB01001.XLS. After exiting the Datalogger, and then executing again, the data will be saved to the VBB01001.XLS until the Data column reaches 30,000 columns, then will generate a new file, for example, VBB01002.XLS

3. Under the folder VBB01\, if the total files are more than 99 files, will generate a new route, such as VBB02\ ……..

4. The file’s route structure:
   VBB01\

   • VBB01001.XLS
   • VBB01002.XLS
   • VBVBB01099.XLS
   • VBB02001.XLS
   • VBB02002.XLS
   • VBVBB02099.XLS

Remark:
XX: Max. value is 10.

Saving data from the SD card to the computer

Saving data from the SD card to the computer (EXCEL software)

1. After executing the Data Logger function, take away the SD card from the ” SD card socket ” ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ).
2. Plug the SD card into the Computer’s SD card slot ( if your computer is built into this installation ) or insert the SD card into the ” SD card adapter “. then connect the ” SD card adapter ” to the computer.
3. Power ON the computer and run the ” EXCEL software “. Download the saving data file ( for example the file name: VBB01001.XLS, VBB01002.XLS ) from the SD card to the computer. The saved data will be present on the EXCEL software screen ( for example following EXCEL data screens ), and then the user can use those EXCEL data to make further Data or Graphic analysis usefully.

EXCEL data screen (for example)

EXCEL graphic screen ( for example )

ADVANCED SETTING

Under do not execute the Datalogger function, press the ” SET Button ” ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) continuously for at least two seconds and will enter the ” Advanced Setting ” mode. then press the ” Next Button ” (3-3, Fig. 1 ) once a while in sequence to select the eight main functions, the lower display will show:

• Date……Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/Second )
• dEC…….Set SD card Decimal character
• PoFF….. Auto power OFF management
• bEEP…..Set beeper sound ON/OFF
• SP-t…… Set sampling time ( Hour/Minute/Second )
• Sd F….. SD memory card Format

Remark:
During execute the ” Advanced Setting ” function, if press the ” Esc Button ” ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once will exit the ” Advanced Setting ” function, the LCD will return to the normal screen.

Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/ Second)

When the lower display shows ” dAtE “

1. Press the ” Enter Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once, Use the ” Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or ” ▲▼ Button ” ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to adjust the value ( Setting start from Year value ). After the desired value is set, press the ” Enter Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once will go to the next value adjustment ( for example, the first setting value is Year then next to adjust Month, Date, Hour,
2. After setting all the time values ( Year, Month, Date, Hour, Minute, Second ), the screen will jump to the ” Decimal point of SD card ” setting screen ( Chapter 7-2 ).

Remark:
After the time value is set, the internal clock will run precisely even Power off if the battery is under normal conditions ( No low battery power ).

The decimal point of the SD card setting
The numerical data structure of SD cards the default uses the ” . ” as the decimal, for example, “20.6” and “1000.53”. But in certain countries ( Europe …) is used “, ” as the decimal point, for example, ” 20,6 ” and “1000,53”. Under such a situation, it should change the Decimal character at first.

When the lower display show ” dEC “

1. Use the ” Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or ” ▲▼ Button ” ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper value to ” USA ” or ” Euro “. USA – Use ” . ” as the Decimal point with default. Euro – Use “, ” as the Decimal point with default.
2. After selecting the upper text to ” USA ” or ” Euro “, press the ” Enter Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting function with default.

Auto power OFF management

When the lower display show ” PoFF ”

1. Use the ” Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or ” ▲▼ Button ” ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper value to “Yes” or ” no “. Yes – Auto Power Off management will enable. no – Auto Power Off management will disabled.
2. After selecting the upper text to “Yes” or ” no “, press the ” Enter Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting function with default.

Set beeper sound ON/OFF
When the lower display show ” bEEP ”

1. Use the ” ▲ Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or ” ▼ Button ” ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper value to “Yes” or ” no “. Yes – The meter’s beep sound will be ON by default. no – The meter’s beep sound will be OFF by default. is power ON.
2. After selecting the upper text to “Yes” or ” no “, press the ” Enter Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting function with default. function with default.

Set sampling time ( seconds )
When the lower display show ” SP-t ”

1. Use the ” ▲ Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or ” ▼ Button ” ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to adjust the value ( 1, 2, 5, 10, 30,60, 120, 300, 600, 1800,3600 seconds ).
2. After the Sampling value is selected, press the ” Enter Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting function with default.

SD memory card Format
When the lower display shows ” Sd F ”

1. Use the ” ▲ Button ” ( 3-6, Fig. 1 ) or ” ▼ Button ” ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper value to “Yes” or ” no “.
   Yes – Intend to format the SD memory card no – Not execute the SD memory card format

2. If select the upper to ” yES “, press the ” Enter Button ” ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once again, and the Display will show the text “Yes Enter ” to confirm again, make sure to do the SD memory card format, then press ” Enter Button ” once will format the SD memory clear all the existing data that already saved into the SD card.

POWER SUPPLY from DC ADAPTER

The meter also can supply the power supply from the DC 9V Power Adapter ( optional ). Insert the plug of the Power Adapter into the ” DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket ” ( 3-11, Fig. 1 ). The meter will permanently power ON when using the DC ADAPTER power supply ( The power Button function is ddisabled.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1. When the left corner of the LCD shows” “, it is necessary to replace the battery. However, in-spec. measurement may still be made for several hours after the low battery indicator appears before the instrument becomes inaccurate.
2. Loose the screws of the ” Battery Cover Screws ” ( 3-13, Fig. 1 ) and take away the ” Battery Cover ” ( 3-12, Fig. 1 ) from the instrument and remove the battery.
3. Replace with DC 1.5 V battery ( UM3, AA, Alkaline/heavy duty ) x 6 PCs, and reinstate the cover.
4. Make sure the battery cover is secured after changing the battery.

SYSTEM RESET

• If the meter happens troubles such as:
  • CPU system is held ( for example, the key button can not be operated… ).
  • Then making the system RESET will fix the problem.
• The system RESET procedures will be either following method:
  During the power on, use a pin to press the ” Reset Button ” ( 3-10, Fig. 1 ) once a while will reset the circuit system.

RS232 PC SERIAL INTERFACE

• The instrument has an RS232 PC serial interface via a 3.5 mm terminal ( 3-9, Fig. 1 ).
• The data output is a 16-digit stream that can be utilized for the user’s specific application.
• An RS232 lead with the following connection will be required to link the instrument with the PC serial port.

The 16 digits data stream will be displayed in the following format:
D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9 D8 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

Each digit indicates the following status:

0 = No DP, 1= 1 DP, 2 = 2 DP, 3 = 3 DP

D8 to D1| Display reading, D1 = LSD, D8 = MSD

For example :

If the display reading is 1234, then D8 to D1 is: 00001234

D0| End Word

RS232 FORMAT: 9600, N, 8, 1

CLASSIFICATION RANGES

For the valuation of machines and equipment in the ISO 2372 and VDI 2056, four different kinds of machine groups with four classification ranges and their limits for vibration severity ( mm/s ) are determined.

The classifications for each machine group are specified as follows:

Small machines, especially production electrical motors of up to 15 KW ( Group K )

Medium-sized machines, especially electrical motors with 15 up to 75 KW output, without special foundations (Group M)

Large machines on heavy foundations ( Group G )

Largest machines and turbo machines with special foundations (Group T).

SENSITIVITY RELATIVE

SENSITIVITY RELATIVE to the reference sensitivity at 80 Hz, according to ISO 2954

PATENT

The meter ( SD card structure ) already has a patent or patent pending in the following countries:

Germany

CHINA

| M 358970

M 359043

USA

| ZL 2008 2 0189918.5

ZL 2008 2 0189917.0

 | Patent pending

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