Easy, efficient two-channel vibration analyzer

Key features The vb7 analyzer offers the power and convenience of dual-channel measurement and dual-plane balancing. Its balancing functions enable quick diagnosis and correction of dynamic unbalance, the most common form of unbalance. The vb7 analyzers combination of accuracy, intuitive operation, ease of use, and outstanding storage capacity ensures the instrument delivers a premium return on investment. Purchase of a vb7 includes the powerful, award-winning Ascent software. Ascent Level 2 enables you to program your instrument with thousands of separate machine definitions, covering a number of route choices. A library of over 300 customizable parameter sets is also available, enabling a vast array of measurement options. Ascent Level 2 software: Route enabled - Build routes in Ascent and send these to your instrument CBDb - Commtest Bearing Database with over 30 000 bearings Waveform analysis tools - Perfect for power users Technical Associates Proven Method for effortless setup of measurements and alarm levels Enhanced instrument functionality: 2-channel simultaneous recordings Wide measurement range - 1 000 g, 25 000 mm/s, 2 500mm 2 plane balancing Unique Commtest 6Pack recording system 95 dB dynamic range Support for 12 800 lines FFT resolution Support for 80 kHz Fmax 1 GB memory Virtually unlimited spectra and waveform storage Laser speed sensor for automatic capture of machine running speed Keyphasor tach mode Option to add Flex features like Modal Impact Testing, Remote Comms and Wi-Fi Upgradable Proflash system and free firmware updates for 5 years 5 year warranty on the instrument hardware

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SPECIFICATIONS Sensor Input Sensor input Compatible sensor types AC coupled range DC coupled ranges Connectors Analog to digital conversion Sensor excitation current Sensor detection Tachometer Sensor Laser sensor range Other Sensor types supported Power supply to sensor TTL pulse rating Keyphasor thresholds Speed range Accuracy Output to drive strobe Parameter Indication Maximum levels

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2 channels Accelerometer, velocity, displacement, current 16 V peak-peak 0 V to 20 V, -10 V to 10 V, -20 V to 0 V 2 x BNC (CH1/CH2) 24-bit ADC 0 mA or 2.2 mA (configurable), 24 V maximum Warns if short circuit or not connected

Simultaneous sampling

Demodulation bandwidths 6Pack

23 bandwidth options Up to 40 kHz & 3200 lines 1 channel Up to 20 kHz & 1600 lines 2 channel Up to 6 kHz Fmax, Orders-based Less than -65 dB

From 125 Hz to 1250 Hz up to 16 kHz to 20 kHz Spectrum and waveform for low freq, high freq, demod.

Allows for 8 V sensor output swing ( 80 g) E.g. for reading prox-probe gap Safety feature: Break-free inline connector 2.2 mA required for ICP-type accelerometer Order tracking Order tracking - Distortion Waveform Display Number of samples Time scale

Tachometer required, mounted on high-speed shaft Within 50% to 200% speed variation during recording

1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16 384 10 ms to 256 seconds 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 25 Hz to 40 kHz 14.7 million samples (total over channels) Or orders based from 1 to 999 revs Only available when tachometer triggered 20 kHz dual channel E.g. for Fmax 1 kHz, Fsample = 2.56 kHz and Duration= 1.6 hrs

Laser sensor with reflective tape 10 cm to 2 m nominal Contact, TTL pulse, Keyphasor 5 V, 50 mA 3.5 V (4 mA) min, 28 V (5 mA) max, off-state 0.8 V 7.7 0.5 V, 13.2 0.8 V, 18.5 1 V 10 to 300 000 RPM (0.2 to 5 kHz) +/- 0.1% Up to 140 Hz (8400 CPM)

Sensor triggers on beam reflection Depends on size of reflective tape Optically isolated input

Time synchronous averages Long time waveform Fmax Long time waveform duration Logging & Analysis Output formats

LCD screen, Ascent, XML Dual 1 GB non-volatile flash memories Folders / machines / points / locations / routes 10 000 measurement locations Database mirror copy on second flash memory No limits are applied, 50 character names

Nominally 8 V, 13 V, 18 V Pulse width at least 0.1 ms

Data storage Data storage structure Max Folder size

Typical. Depends on strobe type. Special cable required.

Balancing Planes Speed range Up to 2 planes, 2 sensors 30 to 60 000 RPM Acceleration, velocity, displacement Angle 0 to 360, fixed position, circumference arc Yes, No Yes E.g. weights on fan blades, linear dist. around circumference Automatic recalculation Allows re-entry of previous balance jobs No limits applied

> 1000 g (10 000 m/s2) > 1000 in/sec (25 000 mm/s) > 100 in (2500 mm), > 10 000 amps > 95 dB (typical at 400 line resolution) Less than -70 dB typical g or m/s2 in/s or mm/s mil or mm or m adB, vdB, amps, user-defined Overall RMS value, dual cursors, harmonics 1% (approx. 0.1 dB) 0.1 dB 100 Hz to 10 kHz 3 dB >10 kHz to 40 kHz 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz 3 dB 1 Hz to <10Hz 0.1 dB 1 Hz to <100 Hz 1.5 dB 0.2 Hz to <1 Hz 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz 1.5 dB 1 Hz to <10 Hz

Effective limit is sensor sensitivity and output voltage

Measurement type Weight modes

Dynamic signal range Harmonic distortion Units

Other distortions and noise are lower 0-peak, peak-peak or RMS. Auto-scale by 1000x when required US & SI options for both adB & vdB Digital readouts on chart For DC level: % of full scale. For AC signal: % of reading Attenuation tolerances are in addition to base accuracy

Remove trial weights Manual data entry

Storage Display & Communication Display Resolution & size Supported Languages Communication with PC

Against machines in data structure Graphic Grayscale LCD 480 x 320 (HVGA), 5.5 (140 mm) Eng, Chi, Fre, Ger, Jap, Por, Rus, Spa USB and Ethernet (Wi-Fi optional) USB 2.0, supplying 5V, 250mA

Magnitude & cursors Base accuracy High frequency attenuation AC coupling attenuation Attenuation due to Integration

White LED Backlight Readable in direct sunlight Firmware releases in English, translations follow PROFLASH allows instrument software to be upgraded Save folders to USB flash drive

Low freq. mode: When coupling = DC, Fmax 100 Hz. Normal mode: Applicable in all other cases. Values apply to single integration (accel. to veloc.). Double the values for double integration (accel. to displ.).

USB host port Battery & Charger Battery type Operating time

Custom Lithium Ion pack, 7.4 V, 4500 mAh 10 hours Internal charging, automatic control 3 A nominal Backlight on (60 second time-out) External power pack 12 V DC, 3 A output 3 hours for complete charge

Spectrum Display Fmax ranges 25, 50, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000, 10 000, 15 000, 20 000, 30 000, 40 000 Hz 0 to Fmax 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 lines Hz, CPM, Orders Acceleration, velocity, displacement or current Hanning, rectangular (0, 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50, 62.5, 75, 87.5) % 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Linear, exponential, peak hold, synchronous Dependent on Fmax and number of lines Increases sampling time proportionally Or equivalent CPM values Or orders-based from 1X to 999X

Charger type Charge rate Mechanical

Fmin possible range Resolution Frequency scale Amplitude scale Window shapes Overlap Number of averages Averaging types

Instrument zeroes all spectral lines below Fmin 3200 lines max. for dual channel measurements Linear scale with zooming Linear or log scales, auto or manual scaling

Size Weight Environmental Operating temperature Storage temperature & humidity EMC Ruggedness Hazardous locations Certification

9.9 W x 5.8 L x 2.4 H (252 x 148x 60) mm 2.7 lb (1.2 kg) Including battery and strap

14 F to 122 F (-10 to 50) C -4 F to 140 F (-20 to 60) C, 95% RH EN61326 4 (1.2 m) drop onto concrete, IP65 CSA Class I, Division 2 (Groups A, B, C, D) Procedure: 26 drops following MIL-STD-810F-516.5-IV If storage exceeds 1 month: Up to 95 F (35 C), 85% RH

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