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  • Edition September 2003Order number VIB 9.638 G

    Dear Customer,

    If you have any suggestions for improvingthis instruction manual or the instrumentitself or any of its accessories, please let usknow.

    PRFTECHNIK Condition MonitoringFax: +49 (0)89 99616-300eMail: [email protected]

    VIBSCANNER

    Machine diagnostics

    and data collection

    Operating instructions

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    Whats new in Version 1.60?

    Zoom function in the trend display Route functions, Production line speed and Aggregate

    RPM:The RPM is calculated and stored for each measurementlocation in a production line or on an aggregate. Thisfunction saves the RPM measurement before every shockpulse measurement (for normalization) or before everyFFT spectrum (display of RPM-dependent characteristicdamage frequencies).

    Changes in the VIBSCANNER setup: Time format: 0-24h / 1h-12h (am/pm) Channel A/B switch:

    When using the automatic switch, channel A or channelB can be controlled individually to, e.g. carry out a testmeasurement on a channel.

    Unit of (Prod.) line speed Registration: 30-hour trial operation of new Analysis

    module without any password.

    Introduction

    Whats new in version 1.80?

    The information which should be displayed in the filemanager can be selected.

    Long lists have a scrollbar which indicates the cursorposition in the list.

    2-channel measurement with automatic switch (VIB5.466): The channel (A/B) in the results screen can beswitched over.

    MultiMode: The evaluation setup can be activated/deactivated in a saved measurement file.

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    ForewordThis manual describes the main functions of the VIBSCAN-NER as well as the most important steps of its operation.The optional firmware modules FFT Analysis, Balancingand Signal Analysis are described in the manual VIB-SCANNER - FFT-Analysis & Balancing (VIB 9.664.G).An online help function is integrated in the instrument thatcan be called up at any time via the menu.

    This manual is valid for firmware version 1.60 and higher.

    SafetyVIBSCANNER must be treated in such a way that it is notsubject to any mechanical knocks.

    The housing is made of an electrically conducting plastic.Consequently, the instrument may only be used to measuresmall signal voltage (30V) or small signal current(20mA).

    VIBSCANNER is only dustproof and watertight (IP65) whenthe battery is plugged into the instrument. Please note that,during the battery change, the instrument and the batteryonly comply with protection class IP 50 (dustproof).

    For signal measurement and for data transmission, only usethe connecting cable provided for this (see VIBSCANNERProduct Catalog VIB 9.661-4DG).

    The relevant safety regulations must be observed duringmeasurements on machines.

    Authorized use- VIBSCANNER may only be used to record machine

    signals within industrial environments.

    - Transducers and cables may only be used for theirrespective intended tasks as described in the correspond-ing sales leaflets.

    Any other use constitutes improper use and is prohibited.PRFTECHNIK AG assumes no liability for damage result-ing from improper use.

    CAUTION!

    Introduction

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    Instructions for maintenanceClean the VIBSCANNER housing using a lint-free cloth anda commercial household detergent.

    Clean the VIBSCANNER display using window cleaner anda cloth or an absorbent kitchen roll.

    When cleaning the instrument, make sure that thebattery plugged into the instrument and the dustprotection caps cover the connector sockets.

    To prevent the interfaces becoming dirty, always coverthe sockets the dust protection caps when the instru-ment is not in use.

    Moreover, the specifications of the ElexV 13, the EN60079-14 and the EN 60079-17 that apply to maintenanceand servicing must be followed.

    Restrictions for VIBSCANNER with EX protection Measurements with ICP transducers are not possible.

    The cable to the small signal current (VIB 5.434) andsmall signal voltage measurement (VIB 5.433) must notbe used in the explosion hazardous area.

    Rechargeable batteries must not be charged in explosiveenvironments!

    The VIBSCANNER case (VIB 5.428 / VIB 5.429) and thecarrying pouch (VIB 5.450) are not allowed in explosionhazardous areas.

    CAUTION!

    Introduction

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    Contents

    Description ............................................................ 8Interfaces and functional elements ................................ 8

    Transducer module ................................................................ 9Power supply .............................................................. 10

    Operation ............................................................ 13Operating elements .................................................... 13Program structure ....................................................... 14Getting started ........................................................... 16

    Setup menu ........................................................................ 17Changing parameters .......................................................... 18Instrument setting (setup) ................................................... 19

    Multimeter measurement ............................................ 22Vibration measurement using an int. transducer ................. 22Results display for 3 characteristic overall values .................. 23Saving the result ................................................................. 24Temperature measurement ................................................. 26RPM measurement .............................................................. 27Shock pulse measurement (bearing condition) .................... 28Manual input of the measured value ................................... 30User-defined measurement tasks ......................................... 31Adapted measurement tasks ............................................... 32Trend ................................................................................... 33Zooming the trend curve ..................................................... 34Trend information ............................................................... 35

    Route / Pool measurement .......................................... 36Options in the Route mode ................................................. 38Icons in the measurement task screen ................................. 38Adaptive measurement task ................................................ 39Visual inspection ................................................................. 41Route / Pool measurement with VIBCODE ........................... 42Graphical route (Machine scan) ......................................... 43RPM-dependent parameters ................................................ 46

    Signal output .............................................................. 50Headphones ........................................................................ 50

    Limits ................................................................... 53Display when a limit is exceeded ......................................... 53Limits according to ISO ........................................................ 54User-defined limits .............................................................. 56

    Transducers ......................................................... 58External vibration transducers ............................................. 58Setting up the transducer .................................................... 59External temperature probes ............................................... 60External RPM transducers .................................................... 61Creating / deleting transducers ............................................ 62

    Contents

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    Contents

    Appendix ............................................................. 63Text editor ........................................................................... 63Options in the File Manager ................................................ 64Tips & Tricks ........................................................................ 66Data exchange with the PC ................................................. 68ISO 10816-3 ........................................................................ 69

    Technical data ............................................................. 70Troubleshooting .......................................................... 72

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    Description

    Description

    Interfaces and functional elements

    Battery withcharging socket

    Joystick

    Escape key Function key

    Display

    Transducermodule(see next page)

    LED indicators

    LED indicatorsBlue LED ...... lights up after the measurement if the result is valid.

    Green LED ...... flashes / lights up during measurement with the internal

    RPM transducers.

    Red LED ...... flashes after the instrument is switched on: Battery is

    empty.... flashes after the measurement: Meas. signal is overflow-

    ing/ underflowing or is instable: Repeat measurement.... lights up after the instrument is switched on: Instrument

    error. The relevant error message appears in the statusline.

    For the evaluation of the measurement results, the LEDslight up according to the selected limits:

    Blue = OK Green = PrewarningYellow = Warning Red = Alarm

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    Transducer module(view from above)

    Internal vibration transducer(vibration & shock pulse )

    Temperatureprobe

    Input for externaltemperature probe(NiCrNi)

    Yellow channel Blue channel

    Protective caps

    Trigger (IR sensor)

    IR transmitter

    LED(red)

    Blue channel: Input for vibration transducers, Pt100 tem-perature sensor and small signal voltage /currents (30V / 20mA). The relevant connection cables aremarked with a blue protective rubber sleeve at theconnector.

    Yellow channel: Interface for data transmission (RS 232),connection for external trigger and output for analogsignals. The relevant connection cables are marked witha yellow protective rubber sleeve at the connector.

    Internal vibration transducers: Permanently-installed trans-ducers for the measurement of machine vibrations above10 Hz and high-frequency cavitation and bearing shockpulse signals.

    Temperature: The temperature sensor (NiCrNi) is swungout for measurement and pressed onto the object. Canbe unplugged for connection of the external probe(NiCrNi-compatible).

    Trigger: Infrared (IR) sensor for internal trigger and forRPM measurement. The sensor registers the reflectionsignals of the IR transmitter. The red LED must be aimedat the measurement mark on the rotating shaft.

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    Description

    Power supply

    The VIBSCANNER is supplied with a NiMH battery that ischarged by a battery charger (VIB 5.420). During thecharging process, the VIBSCANNER is switched off and thebattery remains inside the instrument. Reserve batteriescan also be charged outside the instrument.

    The NiMH battery loses 1- 2% of its charge (self-discharge) per day when the VIBSCANNER is switchedoff. If you do not need the VIBSCANNER for a longerperiod of time (> 3-4 weeks), please remove thebattery and leave it connected to the charger (not inthe intrinsically safe version). Before you reinsert it,recharge the battery.

    When VIBSCANNER is switched on and the batterycharger is connected, the charging process is interrupt-ed and...

    VIBSCANNER is supplied with mains power. VIBSCANNER (intrinsically safe) is supplied with

    battery power.

    Measurements are not allowed with the charger con-nected because this can result in measurement errors.

    After approx. 10 minutes, the VIBSCANNER loses thetime and date setting if the battery is removed.

    Rechargeable batteries must not be charged in explo-sive environments!

    Charging the battery Open the protective cap on the battery. Connect the battery charger to the battery and to the

    power supply.

    Before charging, the battery should be discharged as muchas possible. The maximum charging time is approx. 6 hours(approx. 10 hours for intr. safe battery).

    CAUTION!

    Note

    VIB 5.420

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    Protective cap Level of chargeLED (red, green)

    Operating state during charging

    The charge level of the batteries is indicated by two LEDs:

    Red lights up: battery is being charged Green lights up: battery is charged Red flashes: battery is defective or initialization (only

    beginning to charge; can flash for several minutes).

    Description

    Charge level of the battery

    The charge level of the battery appears at the bottom rightof the VIBSCANNER display:

    Level of charge(black= battery full)

    Even if the battery exhibits only a very slight memoryeffect, it should only be charged when it is completelydischarged. Otherwise, the display of the charge level canvary from the actual charging status after several incom-plete charging cycles and the following message appears:

    Information: BATTERY LEVEL INACCURATE!The battery level display may be inaccurate....

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    Description

    In order for the display to show the actual charge level ofthe battery again, proceed as follows:

    Leave the VIBSCANNER switched on until the battery isalmost fully discharged when the message appears:

    Battery empty

    If the message appears during a measurement, youhave approximately another 30 minutes time to termi-nate your work and save the data.

    Recharge the battery again.When the VIBSCANNER is switched on, the messageBattery level inaccurate... appears again.

    Discharge the battery again as described above, andrecharge it again.Only when this step has been completed is the display ofthe charge level correct.

    Handling VIBSCANNER batteries correctly1. Never deeply discharge the batteryIf the battery is nearly empty, VIBSCANNER automaticallyswitches off to avoid deeply discharging the batteries. Sincea low residual current flows even when the battery isswitched off, the battery should be taken out of theinstrument if it is to be stored for a lengthy period of timeand charged at regular intervals (1 month) to avoid acomplete self-discharge.

    2. Charge and discharge the battery completely:Repeated incomplete discharging/charging leads to a re-duction of the battery capacity through the so-calledmemory effect and to an imprecise loading status display.However, this can be remedied by a number of completecharging and discharging cycles (Battery empty).

    3. Store the battery in a cool placeThe self-discharge of the batteries increases greatly athigher temperatures. Therefore, the battery should bestored as cool as possible (0-25C) or, if the storagetemperatures are higher, it should be recharged moreoften. Batteries that are not intrinsically safe should alwaysbe connected to the charger during charging (conservationcharging)

    Note

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    Operation

    Operating elements

    The VIBSCANNER has three operating elements:

    JoystickThe joystick moves the cursor either horizontally or verti-cally on the screen. By pressing down on the joystick(clicking), the selection is confirmed (ENTER function).

    Function keyThe function key is used to move the cursor from thedisplay field into the menu column and vice-versa. As aresult, you can delete incorrect entries in the text editor.

    Escape keyThe Escape key is used to cancel a selection. It enables youto return to the higher menu from a submenu.

    Escape key Function key

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    Program structure

    The VIBSCANNER application program is graphic-orientedand menu-driven.

    Graphic-orienteda) The measurement tasks are started via corresponding

    icons on the screen.

    b) In the basic version the measurement tasks are stored intwo screens that are opened via the screen icon 1 or 2:

    The 1 screen contains measurement tasks for overallvibration and other important variables (see page 16).

    The 2 screen contains measurement tasks for overallvibration that are optimized for specific machine typesand RPM ranges. The first line depicts the machine typesand the left column defines the RPM range (see page32).

    c) A corresponding selection screen exists for the optionalprogram modules FFT analysis, Balance and SignalAnalysis (details of the optional modules are given inthe VIBSCANNER - FFT analysis and balancing operat-ing manual - VIB 9.664.G).

    Measurement tasks are selectedvia icons.The selection screens areopened via the screen icon atthe top left in the order theyappear.

    Operation

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    Menu-drivena) All functions (e.g. Setup, Help, Save , File,...) are called

    up via the menu column.The menu column is hidden in some submenus due tolack of space. To display it, either press the function keyor move the joystick to the right.

    b) All the measurement and instrument parameters arelisted in menus and can be changed with the joystick.Some menus branch further into submenus to provide aclearer overview (e.g. VIBSCANNER Setup).

    To display text that runs off the right-hand edge of thescreen, push the joystick to the right.

    Menucolumn

    Operation

    Meas.parameters

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    Operation - Getting started

    Getting started

    Push the joystick upwards towards the display for one totwo seconds. Leave go of the joystick and the VIBSCANNERmain window appears:

    Main window1

    The following measurement tasks can be started directlyvia the relevant icon in the display field:

    Preset measurement tasks (line 1):- Vibration velocity- Shock pulse measurement (bearing condition)- Cavitation (e.g. in pumps)

    Preset measurement tasks (line 2):- RPM- Temperature- Vibration displacement- Vibration acceleration

    User-defined measurement tasks (line 3)- Manual input of measured values- Measurement of small signal currents / voltages (DC)- Measurement of small signal currents / voltages (AC): Icon for the measurement of characteristic overall val-

    ues. Clicking on it calls up the next screen that hasmeasurement tasks.

    VIBSCANNER setup: Instrument settings

    Status line: The transducer that is selected for the measure-ment task is displayed.

    Menu column:FILE: to open the File managerROUTE: to start the Route operating modeSETUP: Settings for measurement, transducer, evalua-tion, recording, machineHELP: Online help on the highlighted iconOFF: to switch off the instrument

    Status line

    Menu columnDisplay field

    Cursor(reverse video)

    only in the optional balancingand Analysis module

    1 The sequence of the selectionscreens can be changed (p. 19)

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    Setup menuIn the Setup menu, you can check the parameters of theselected measurement task and change them if necessary.

    The Setup menu is task-specific, i.e. the settings onlyapply to the selected measurement task.

    Select the measurement task with the cursor.

    Press the function key and click on Setup:

    Setup for measurement The parameters in the preselected setups can be

    changed. Changes in the measurement setup can be reset to the

    default settings.

    Setup for transducersSelect the transducer to be used for the measurement orcreate a new transducer in this submenu. The parameters of the preselected transducer cannot be

    changed. Only transducers that conform to the settings of the

    measurement setup and were activated in the VIBSCAN-NER setup (see page 20) can be selected.Example: The lower frequency limit is set to 2 Hz in themeasurement setup. For this reason, no transducerswith a linearity range that begins at 10 Hz (e.g. internaltransducers) can be selected for these tasks.

    Setup for evaluation (optional)Limiting values can be defined in this submenu to evaluatethe measurement. Optionally, the evaluation setup can beactivated.

    Setup for recording (optional)This setup forms part of the optional Signal analysisprogram module (for details, see Operating InstructionsVIB 9.664.G).

    Setup menu

    Note

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    Changing parametersClick on the parameter to open an entry mask, the texteditor or a submenu:

    Parameter type Number: Press the joystick up/ down tochange the value; Press the joystick to the left/ right toselect the units, 10s, 100s, 1000s digits (multidigitnumbers can be set up more quickly in this way).

    Parameter type Text: Enter the text in the text editor(see page 63)

    Parameter type Selection: The settings are selectedfrom a submenu (i.e. Units). If only a few parametersare available for selection, the submenu does not ap-pear. The parameters can be set simply by clicking onthem (e.g. tool tips = yes/no).

    The cursor for variable parameters is displayed in reversevideo. A frame appears around non-variable parameters.

    To accept the setting, click on the parameter. To cancel it,press the Escape key.

    If all the menu items cannot be displayed in a singlewindow, an arrow symbol appears at the upper edge of thewindow. Move the cursor across the lower edge of thewindow to scroll forwards. To scroll backwards, move thecursor across the upper edge of the window.

    Finally, save the changes. Press the function key* to showthe menu and click on Save:

    Operation - Getting started

    *Alternatively:Move the cursor across the

    right edge of the window.

    Example of parameter typesin the transducer setup

    - Num: 'Power off'- Text: Company

    - Selection: 'Display'

    Scroll forwards

    Show menu

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    Instrument setting (setup)

    Click on the VIBSCANNER icon in the main window:

    COMPANY: Company name; enter in the text editor*.

    POWER OFF (MIN.): Instrument switches off if no action takesplace in the selected period of time (never, 1..250 min.).No automatic switch-off occurs for the Never setting.

    BAUD RATE: Speed of data transmission.

    DISPLAY: Click on Select to change the following settings:

    CONTRAST: Can be set between 1 and 63; the optimumsetting lies between 40 and 50 units.

    BACKLIT STAGE: Display illumination can be adjusted be-tween 0 (no illumination) and 3 (very light). To saveenergy, the illumination should be set to 0 whenworking in light rooms.

    BACKLIT.OFF (S): Illumination switches off if no action takesplace in the selected period of time (Never, 1...240 s). Toswitch it on again, press any key.

    SCREEN SEQUENCE: Sequence of selection screens. To alterthe position of a screen, click on the list and select therequired screen.

    TOOLTIPS: In addition to the online help, a brief text can bedisplayed for each icon marked on the screen.

    GRAPHIC ROUTE: Display the graphic symbols in a graphicroute (Yes) or display the corresponding text-basedroute (No).

    PRESEL. SIGNAL TYPES: Display of the transducer signal type inthe transducer selection list.

    DISPLAY CHANNEL A/B: The A/B option, which can be usedto explicitly select a channel in 2-channel measure-ments, appears in the setup menu. Suitable for testmeasurements on channel A or B (only with automaticswitchbox - VIB 5.446).

    FILE MANAGER SETUP: see File Manager page 65.

    *Details of the text editor aregiven on page 63

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    DATE & TIME: Click on Select to change the followingsettings:

    DATE & TIME: Click on Select and set date and time:

    Operation - Getting started

    Move the cursor to the left / right to select the year,month, day and time.

    Push the joystick up (down) to increase (to decrease)the value.

    Click the joystick to accept the settings

    DATE FORMAT: The available selection is: DD-MM-YYYY /MM-DD-YYYY / YYYYMMDD

    DAYLIGHT SAVING: Selected time corresponds to summertime(Yes) or wintertime (No).

    TIME ZONE: Time shift for Greenwich mean time (GMT).TIME FORMAT: HH:mm:ss / hh:mm:ss xx* / hh:mm:ssxx*

    UNITS: Click on Select to set the units (ISO/US) for thefollowing parameters:

    - Vibration acceleration, velocity, displacement,- Temperature,- Speed- Frequency- Mass (only in the optional balancing module)- Length/ radius (only in the optional balancing module)- Production line speed (only in Route mode)

    LANGUAGE: Click on Select to change the dialog language;Delete any languages that you do not need with Del.(Delete).

    SELECT AVAILABLE SENSORS: VIBSCANNER contains a compre-hensive transducer database. Since, usually, only partic-ular transducers are used, it is possible to select favoritetransducers here. Only these transducers then appearfor selection in the list of the setup.

    *The date and time appear inthe status line if the VIBSCAN-NER symbol is marked inselection screen 1.

    *English cannot be deleted.

    *xx: AM or PM

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    Transducer list:Available transducers withsignal type

    Click on Select to open the transducer list:

    Click on the required transducer. Selected transducersare marked by a tick.

    REGISTRATION: Click on Select to register the optionalfirmware modules (FFT, Balance, Analysis). Click on thecorresponding module and enter the password in thetext editor. The FFT and Analysis modules can beenabled for a trial period of 30 hours of operation.

    DEVICE INFO: Click on Display to show the following infor-mation about the instrument:

    - Serial number, ID number- Date of the next calibration; A follow-up calibration is

    required two years after the instrument is delivered. Anappropriate warning message first appears on the dis-play four weeks before the deadline.

    - Available memory in percent*.- Hardware status: instrument/ digital and analog board,

    sensor carrier module, joystick board, LED board.This information is required in the case of a repair orcalibration.

    OFFSET COMP.: Various factors (aging, temperature) cause anoffset in the DC circuit that increases with time. Thus,this offset should be balanced approximately every 2months. Click on Select to start the compensationprocedure.

    AUTOSAVE: In the route mode, the result can be savedautomatically after the measurement. By adjusting thetime period between the measurement and saving of thedata, this function is activated.

    SIGNAL OUTPUT: Setting the signal output (yellow socket) to100 mV/g, headphone or 1mV/ms-.

    * Max. 97-99%, as 1-3% areoccupied by languages,transducers and evaluation.

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    Multimeter measurement

    VIBSCANNER can be used as a measuring instrument forcharacteristic overall values. This section describes theoperating sequence of these measurements in the multime-ter mode.

    Vibration measurement using an int. transducerYou can measure machine vibrations above 10 Hz as well ashigh frequency shock pulse signals of bearings and cavita-tion using the built-in vibration transducers.

    Operation - Multimeter

    Note

    Measurement screenfor vibration level

    Unit

    RMS / 0-peak-value

    Number of averages

    Transducer

    Countersink the measurement location (e.g. with spe-cial countersink bit VIB 8.610) and clean it.

    To measure the vibration level (effective vibration veloc-ity, 10 Hz), select the vibration symbol shown on the leftof the main window.

    Press the transducer vertically against the measurementlocation with sufficient pressure (see figure above).

    Click the joystick to start the measurement.

    Event (p. 40)

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    Before the measurement:If the internal vibration transducer is not selected in thetransducer setup, an error message appears (for externaltransducer, see page 58). If a sensor fault or line fault(short-circuit, open line) occurs, a corresponding errormessage also appears.

    After the measurement:If the blue LED lights up after the measurement, themeasurement is valid and the result can be stored (p. 24).

    If the selected limits are exceeded, either the green, yellowor red LED lights up (details are given on page 53).

    The red LED flashes if the signal overflows, underflows or isinstable. The measurement is invalid and must be repeated:

    Press the function key to move the cursor back into thedisplay field.

    Press the transducer against the measurement location. Click the joystick (ENTER) to start the measurement.

    Results display for 3 characteristic overall valuesUp to two characteristic overall values can be displayed atthe same time in the results screen. In vibration measure-ments where results consist of three characteristic overallvalues*, each individual value can now be displayed byscrolling.

    1. After the measurement has been completed, the RMSand the 0-Peak (0-P) values are displayed as standard**.Press the function key to move the cursor into thedisplay field.

    Note

    * RMS, 0-P, P-P value forvibration displacement, velocityand acceleration.

    ** If a limit is exceeded, thecharacteristic overall valuesconcerned are always displayed.

    2. By repeatedly pushing the joystick upwards, you candisplay the following pairs of values:

    RMS / Peak-Peak 0 - Peak / Peak - Peak RMS / 0 - Peak (see above)

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    Saving the resultIf the measurement is valid, the result can be saved.

    Operation - Multimeter

    The cursor automatically jumps back to the Save menufunction after the measurement. Click on it to open theFile Manager*:

    File manager

    Press the function key to display the menu column andclick on New.

    Enter the filename (max. 8 characters) in the text editorand click on OK.

    Note

    Details on the text editor are given on page 63

    If you click on a file in the file manager, the measure-ment data that are already saved are displayed.

    Further options and functions in the file manager aregiven on page 64.

    Directory

    File

    * Exception:Trend measurement (see page

    33)

    Save menu function

    free memory in %

    Text editor

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    Note

    If a file already exists, the following window appears:

    NEW: The result is saved in a new file.

    OVERW.: File is overwritten. The measurement data in thefile are deleted and replaced by the current result.

    APPEND: The result is appended to the measurement dataalready saved in the file. The data record represents a trend(see page 33).

    In order not to falsify the trend, only the results thatwere collected at the same measurement locationunder the same conditions should be saved in the file.

    CANCEL: Save process is aborted. The program returns to theFile Manager.

    If the evaluation setups of the two data records areincompatible, you can overwrite the older evaluation.

    The files which are displayed in the file managerdepend on which symbol is marked in the selectionscreen.

    For example, if the temperature symbol is marked,only temperature measurements appear in the filemanager.

    If the screen symbol (e.g. 1) is marked, all saved filesappear.

    Note

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    Temperature measurementThe temperatures of surfaces and liquids can be measuredwith the built-in temperature probe (-50 to +100 C).External transducers must be used for wider temperatureranges (see page 60)

    Please note that it can take some seconds until theprobe reaches the temperature of the surface. If neces-sary, perform a second measurement.

    The measurement stops when the temperature is stablefor N consecutive measurements. N is the number ofaverages in the Measurement setup. At least threemeasurements must be performed. After 4xN measure-ments, the measurement is stopped and the last mea-sured value is accepted.

    Swing out the probe and select the temperature icon inthe main window.

    Press the probe onto the object to be measured.

    Click on the temperature icon. The measurement startsautomatically and only stops when the measured valuehas stabilized.

    Operation - Multimeter

    Note

    Measurement screen formeasuring the temperature

    Event (p. 40)

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    RPM measurement

    For a reliable RPM measurement, a reflecting mark(e.g. Reflective tape, VIB 3.306) must be attached tothe shaft.If you attach more than one measurement mark to thecircumference of the shaft, you must enter the numberin the transducer setup (Sens. [no/rpm] parameter).

    The optimum measuring distance lies between 10 and50 cm.

    Select the RPM symbol in the main window.

    Point the VIBSCANNER at the shaft.

    Click on the RPM symbol to start the measurement.

    Line up the red point of light with the mark as it movespast. Hold the device horizontally during the measure-ment. The green LED flashes during measurement withthe internal RPM transducers. The measurement onlystops when the measured value has stabilized.

    Note

    Measurement screen formeasuring the RPM

    Operation - Multimeter

    Event (p. 40)

    Line up the red point oflight with the mark

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    Shock pulse measurement (bearing condition)

    To measure high frequency shock pulse signals, useeither the internal vibration transducers, the TIPTEC-TOR, the VIBCODE hand-held probe or industrialtransducers with a resonant frequency of 36kHz fromPRFTECHNIK AG.

    Mount the transducer at the location with the strongestsignal within the load zone. The signal path to themeasuring location should be direct and include onlyone material transition. For measurement with theinternal transducer or the TIPTECTOR, the measure-ment location should be prepared with the countersinkbit (VIB 8.610).

    Click on the shock pulse symbol in the main window:

    Operation - Multimeter

    Note

    Enter the parameters required for normalization of themeasured values. The Mode parameter can be set byrepeatedly pressing the joystick.

    If you do not want to make normalized measurements,set the Mode parameter to No normalization.

    The RPM and shaft diameter determine the initialvalue (dBi). External influences on the signal are takeninto account in the adapted value, dBa. Both factorsresult in the adapted initial value, dBia:

    dBia = dBi(RPM; ) + dBa

    The normalized shock pulse value (dBn) is given by:

    dBn = dBsv - dBia ; dBsv: measured value

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    The RPM can be entered manually or measured beforethe shock pulse measurements are performed.

    - Manual input:Set the Mode parameter to Manual Input and enter theRPM value1.

    - Measurement:Set the Mode parameter to Measure internal RPM orMeasure external RPM and click on Measure RPM.Measure the RPM as described on page 27 and then clickon OK to accept the RPM value.

    Select the Start SIM option.

    External RPM sensor required(see page 61)

    Operation - Multimeter

    Press the transducer vertically to the prepared measure-ment location with sufficient force (see page 22).If the transducer is permanently installed, connect thetransducer cable to the instrument.

    Click on Start SIM to start the measurement.

    1 60Hz: 3600 rpm 50Hz: 3000 rpm;The value is retained after theinstrument is switched off.

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    Operation - Multimeter

    Manual input of the measured valueMeasurement data that were collected with another mea-suring instrument can be entered manually.

    Before entering a measured value, ensure that the correctmeasured quantity and unit have been selected. To do so,check the transducer setup:

    Select the Hand icon in the main window. Open the transducer setup (Setup -> Transducer)

    New transducer: Click on the first line (->) to display the list of manual

    transducers. Press the function key and click on New in the menu. Enter a name in the text editor. Set up the following parameters:

    SENS. NAME: Name of transducer (text editor)MEAS.TYPE: Measured quantity depends on the signal typeSIGNAL TYPE: Set to manualEDIT QUANTITY: Description of the measured quantityENGIN. UNIT: Unit (text editor)DECIMAL: Decimal places of the results display

    Enter the measured value Click on the Hand icon in the main window. Enter the measured value in the numerical editor and

    then click on OK. Save the input with Save.

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    User-defined measurement tasksProcess parameters (e.g. pressure) can be measured as alevel (DC) or as a characteristic value of a signal (AC).

    Level measurement (DC)To check and set up the measuring parameters: Select the icon for level measurements in the main

    window. Open the Measurement setup (Setup -> Measurement)

    and set up the number of averages, the delay and thetype, if necessary.

    Open the Transducer setup (Setup -> Transducer) andset up the following parameters:

    -> (FIRST LINE): Opens the transducer listMEAS.TYPE: User-defined quantitySIGNAL TYPE: DC voltage or DC currentEDIT QUANTITY: Description of the measured quantityENGIN. UNIT:: Unit as engineering unitDECIMAL: Decimal places of the results displaySENSITIVITY: Sensitivity of the transducerOFFSET: Offset of the transducer

    To perform the measurement, connect the VIBSCANNER tothe transducer and click on the relevant icon in the mainwindow.

    Signal measurement (AC)For a user-defined signal measurement (AC), proceed inthe same way as described in the previous section. Thefrequency range and resonating frequency must be enteredas additional transducer parameters.

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    Adapted measurement tasks - selection screen 2A reliable assessment of the vibration status of a machinecan be carried out with the aid of suitable variables. It hasbeen shown that - independent of the machine type andRPM range - only certain vibration values can be used.For example, the shock pulse value provides satisfactoryresults for high-speed and medium high-speed runningbearings, but, for slow-speed bearings (n

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    TrendThe development of the machine condition can be recordedand documented with the aid of a trend measurement. Inthis case, characteristic values are always regularly record-ed at the same measurement location under the sameconditions. The results are saved in a file.

    Trend display

    Mark a measurement task in the selection screen (1,2), and click on File in the menu to open the filemanager (see Note, page 25):

    Click on the file containing the trend data:

    File Manager (see page 64)

    The status line displays the measured value as well as thedate and time of the highlighted measurement.

    Joystick functions:

    Right/ left: Move the cursor along the trend curveTop/ bottom: Display trend for RMS, 0-p, p-pDouble-click: Start a new measurementSingle-click: Zoom the trend curve (see next page)

    Limit for

    Alarm

    Warning

    Prewarning

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    Zooming the trend curveIndividual sections of the trend curve can be zoomed on thedisplay by clicking on them. For example, measurementsrecorded shortly after one another can be displayed with abetter resolution as a result.

    The following example shows the trend of several measure-ments from 26.08.02 and one measurement from 09.09.02.The time axis is linear. This displays the older measure-ments across a width of only a few pixels and cannot beresolved any further:

    Procedure: Move the cursor to the section to be zoomed.

    Click once with the joystick:

    7 measurements from 26.8.02(resolved)

    Display range = 0.01%

    7 measurements from 26.8.02(not resolved)

    1 measure-ment from09.09.02

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    Trend informationThe measured value, date and time for each individualmeasurement are saved.

    Press the function key, and click on Info in the menu.

    Display setup parameters

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    Route / Pool measurement

    Regularly recurring measurement tasks are processed in theform of a Route. This is created with the OMNITREND PCsoftware and loaded into the VIBSCANNER. Measurementtasks that are intended as Reserve are only measured ifrequired and are stored in the Pool.

    Selection of the route

    Selection of the aggregate= driving & processing machines(e.g. motors & pumps)

    Note

    Operation - Route

    Click on Route in the menu to open the route selectionwindow:

    Click on the required route. Select the aggregate onwhich you want to measure from the list:

    The aggregate list may according to the hierarchicalstructure in the OMNITREND database also containindividual machines or measurement locations.

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    Select the measurement task:

    Connect the transducer specified in the status line to themeasurement location and to the VIBSCANNER.

    Click the joystick to start the measurement.

    Selection of themeasurement task

    Click on Save to save the result. If the AutoSavefunction is active, VIBSCANNER saves the result auto-matically (see page 21).

    If the next task at the measurement location is per-formed using the same transducer, the measurementstarts automatically after the result has been saved. Ifyou measure this with one of the built-in transducers,hold the instrument to the measurement locationbefore you click on Save for this reason.

    Note

    Selection of themeasurement location

    Click on the measurement location of the machine in thefollowing window:

    Event (p. 40)

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    Operation - Route

    Options in the Route mode

    Info:Displays the complete path in the OMNITREND databasefor the selected entry.

    Skip:Enables you to skip the selected route element*. There-after, the route is considered to have been processed.Example: If an aggregate is temporarily switched off, nomeasurements can be performed on it.Skipped elements are marked by an S symbol.

    Displaying setup:Press the function key in the task screen (see below) andclick on Setup in the menu.

    Delete:You can delete a route in the Route selection window(page 36 above).Mark the route, press the function key, and click onRem. (remove) in the menu.

    Pool:If reserve measurement tasks for a route are stored in apool, you can start these at any time.Press the function key, and click on Pool in the menu.The VIBSCANNER changes to the Pool mode and, in thesame way as the route mode, displays the aggregates,machines and measurement locations in the pool. Thesequence of measurements corresponds to that in theroute. To change back to Route mode, click on Route inthe menu.

    Icons in the measurement task screen

    Measuredtask

    Skippedtask

    Adaptivetask

    Referencetask

    * Route element:Aggregate, Machine, Location,Task

    Diagn.task

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    Adaptive measurement task(only for characteristic overall values)In adaptive measurement tasks a further diagnostic mea-surement starts automatically when a limit has been ex-ceeded. In this way, the sequence of the route adapts itselfto the local machine status (adaptive). This diagnosticmeasurement may be a spectrum or further characteristicoverall value and was defined in the OMNITREND soft-ware.

    The limit that triggers the diagnostic measurement(prewarning, warning, alarm), is defined as an 'adap-tive trigger' in the OMNITREND software.If no 'adaptive trigger' is defined, the diagnostic mea-surement is triggered when the smallest limit is exceed-ed.

    Adaptive measurement tasks are marked by an arrow in thetask screen:

    Operation - Route

    Note

    The stored diagnostic measurement task can be displayedby clicking on Adapt (Adaptive) in the menu. To hide thetask, click again on Adapt.

    Adaptive task

    Diagnostic task (spectrum)

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    Click on Event (EVENT) after the measurement andselect the event group (e.g. drive motor problem):

    Click on the event (e.g. drive RPM high). Press the function key and, if necessary, enter a com-

    ment (COMM). Finally, click on Save.

    EventYou can store additional information on special incidentson the machine together with the measuring result. Youcan select these data from a predefined event list (EVENT)and add a comment (COMM) to the data record if necessary.

    NoteTo display text that runs off the right-hand edge of thescreen, push the joystick to the right.

    Operation - Route

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    Visual inspectionIn addition to electrically measurable machine signals, youcan also record and further process inspection data with theVIBSCANNER. The data are either recorded as an event orselected from a list with predefined results. For example,you can be asked to check the oil level at a pump:

    Click on the task icon (Eye) to open the input screen.The possible results were defined when setting up themeasuring task in the OMNITREND PC software:

    Click on the corresponding result. Press the function key and enter a comment (Comm) if

    required. Then click on Save.

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    Route / Pool measurement with VIBCODEThe processing of the route is simplified by the use of theVIBCODE transducer as the transducer recognizes themeasurement location from the coding and the pro-grammed measurement tasks are performed automatically.

    Connect the VIBCODE transducer to the instrument. Usethe cable supplied for this (VIB 5.436).

    Connect the VIBCODE transducer to the measurementlocation.

    Click on Route in the main window and open the routethat contains the VIBCODE measurement location.

    VIBSCANNER reads the number of the measurementlocation and, after that, automatically starts the firstmeasurement task* planned for it:

    Click on Save to save the result.

    If further tasks are stored at this VIBCODE measurementlocation, these tasks are performed automatically.If all the tasks at this measurement location have beenprocessed, the list of measurement locations is displayed

    * If the measurement location isstored in the pool, theVIBSCANNER changes to Poolmode.

    Unplug the VIBCODE transducer and connect it to thenext VIBCODE measurement location.

    The measurement procedure as described above is re-peated.

    Operation - Route

    VIBCODE location number:0003

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    Graphical route (Machine scan)The graphical route simplifies the processing of a round ofmeasurements, by displaying the machine symbols, theposition of the measurement locations and the direction ofmeasurement. The symbols correspond to the most com-mon machine types (motor, fans, gears,...) and are ar-ranged as in the machine park of the user. The graphicalroute is compiled and the machine symbols arranged usingthe OMNITREND PC software.

    The procedure corresponds in principle to the conventionalroute already described (see 36) and is identical up to thepoint of selecting the aggregate:

    The aggregate selected here (Exhaust fan EX-1559) con-sists of a ventilator (Ventilator 12) and a drive motor(Motor B145).

    The selected machine is surrounded by a frame; To navi-gate, move the joystick in the corresponding direction(here: to the left).

    Selection of the aggregate

    Aggregate (graphical overview)

    * The display of the machinesymbols can be deactivated inthe instrument setup (Display).The route is then displayed astext.

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    Operation - Route

    Click on the machine where you want to measure (here:motor).

    Location andmeasurement direction

    Depending on whether the machines are shown in the sideview (see fig.) or in the top view, the symbols indicate thefollowing measurement directions:

    Side view Top view

    vertical horizontalhorizontal vertical

    axial axial

    Select the required measurement position using thejoystick (selection flashes), and click on:

    Connect the transducer specified in the status line, andstart the measurement by clicking on the measurementtask icon.

    The rest of the procedure corresponds to that of theconventional route.

    Measurement direction

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    Note

    If the graphical information is incomplete (e.g. missingmeasurement locations, machine symbols), one ormore question marks (?) appear in the overview of theaggregate. If the question marks are selected, the entrystored in the route (measurement location, machine) isdisplayed in the status line.

    In this case, you can either continue to process theroute by clicking on the question marks, or correct thegraphical route in the OMNITREND software andreload it into the instrument.

    Gear is stored in the route, butgear symbol is missing

    After all measurement locations of a machine/ anaggregate have been completed, the program jumpsautomatically to the next machine or to the nextaggregate in the selection list.

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    Operation - Route

    RPM-dependent parametersThe RPM is required as an additional parameter in thefollowing measurements:

    Shock pulse measurement ->for the normalization of carpet and maximum value

    FFT spectrum ->for the display of RPM-dependent (damage) frequenciesin OMNITREND

    So that the RPM does not always need to be recordedbefore each of these measurements, VIBSCANNER togetherwith OMNITREND provides the following functions for theroute mode:

    Aggregate RPM Production line speed

    Aggregate RPMFor a single aggregate (e.g. motor-gear-pump), a referenceRPM is always recorded first. The RPM value is thenconverted for all measurement locations on the aggregateand saved together with the results of the measurementslisted above. The conversion factors are defined in OMNI-TREND and take into account the different RPM relations inthe aggregate (e.g. in gearing).

    Reference RPMGearspectrum

    Shock pulse(roller bearing) Motor spectrum

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    After a route has been opened, first check whether ameasurement location is defined for a reference measure-ment. The affected aggregate, machine and (reference)measurement locations are marked with an R:

    Reference measurement (R) inthe measurement locationselection

    Click on the reference measurement locations (here:Motor/DE), and start the reference RPM measurement:

    Then carry out the remaining measurements on theaggregate.

    Parameters that are not dependent on the RPM (e.g.temperature) can also be measured before the refer-ence RPM. After acknowledging the warning messagewith OK, start the respective measurement.

    Before recording a spectrum or a shock pulse measure-ment on the aggregate, first measure the referenceRPM.

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    Operation - Route

    Production line speedA production line consists of several aggregates. In the caseof a paper machine, it consists of an aggregate, e.g. thedrive motor, the gear, the bearing roller and associatedbearings.

    The RPM at any measurement location can be calculatedfrom the line speed in a production line (e.g. papermachine, conveyor belt,...) and the diameter of the in-dividual bearings. In addition, the different RPM conditions(e.g. due to gears, slip,...) are taken into account for eachbearing (see previous section Aggregate RPM).

    The bearing diameter and RPM conditions are set up inOMNITREND, and the production line speed is entered inVIBSCANNER before the measurement on site.

    Example:Shock pulse measurement and envelope spectra on rollingbearings with different RPMs.

    When you click on an aggregate at the beginning of a routethat is part of a production line, this screen appears:

    Enter the speed, and click on OK.

    Then continue with the route as usual.

    n1 n2 n3ni: RPM

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    The entered speed applies to all aggregates of theproduction line and is only requested once. If the routeis discontinued and recorded again later, the speedmust be entered again.

    If you leave the entry screen with ESC, and want to start ameasurement, the following warning appears:

    Press Continue to continue and record variables thatare not RPM-dependent (e.g. temperature).

    Press Input to then enter the production line speed.

    Press Quit to return to the previous screen.

    If the production line speed is changed during the route,you can update the value:

    Press the function key in the measurement locationselection to open the menu.

    Click on Line, and enter the speed*.

    Note

    The updated speed does not apply to the already savedmeasurement results. Note

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    Operation - Signal output

    Signal outputThe recorded vibration signal is available at the analogoutput (yellow socket). It can be tapped with the VIBSCAN-NER cable - VIB 5.431 - and displayed on a furtherprocessing measuring instrument (oscilloscope, vibrationanalyzer,...). The signal can be listened to via a headphonethat is directly connected (VIB 6.670).

    In the VIBSCANNER setup (page 21), the output level canbe set to:

    1mV/ms- (vibration acceleration)100mV/g (vibration acceleration)Heaphone (vibration acceleration/

    envelope for shock pulse)

    HeadphonesThe headphone is used to listen to the machine vibrationsignal (vibration acceleration) or the bearing signal (shockpulse).

    Measuring procedure

    Set the Signal output parameter in the VIBSCANNERsetup to Headphones.

    Connect VIBSCANNER to the measurement locations(internal or external transducers), and start a vibrationmeasurement.

    VIB 5.431

    VIB 6.670

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    Put on the headphone in order to listen to the signal.

    To change the volume, wait until VIBSCANNER hascompleted the measurement and then click on Vol(volume) in the menu.

    Move the joystick to the right to increase the volume (upto +4), or to the left to reduce the volume (down to -4).

    To terminate the volume adjustment, press any key.

    In the comparison of two measurement locations,adjust the volume at the louder measurement loca-tions. When switching to the second measurementlocation no new measurement may be started, asotherwise the amplifier setting and, thus, the volumewill change (Autorange). Consequently, comparisonwould no longer be possible.

    Normalized noise levelWith the amplifier setting 100mV/g, the normalized ma-chine noise is output. The volume cannot be changed in thismode.

    Volume (-4 to +4)

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    Limits

    The VIBSCANNER uses limits that comply with ISO normsor user-defined settings to evaluate the measurement re-sults. Depending on the limits selected, one of the fourLEDs above the display lights up after measurement:

    Blue=OK;Green=Prewarning;Yellow=Warning;Red=Alarm

    For vibration measurements, limits corresponding to thenew ISO 10816-3 can be set up (page 66).For the shock pulse measurement (bearing condition), theupper alarm value is preset:

    - Carpet value = 15 dBn- Max. value = 35 dBn

    User-defined limits must be set up for all further measure-ment tasks.

    Display when a limit is exceededIf a limiting value is exceeded, the limit that is exceededand the difference between both values are also displayedas well as the measured value.

    Example: Vibration velocity measurement with limitingvalues according to ISO 10816-3 Group 1, rigid foundation(Prewarning limit: 2.3 mm/s). The green LED above thedisplay lights up.

    Upper Prewarning limit

    Meas. value minus limit

    For the characteristic overall values, 0-Peak (0-p) andPeak-Peak (p-p), no limiting values are specified in theISO 10816-3 norm.

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    Limits

    Limits according to ISOThe ISO 10816-3 norm (page 69) can be used for theevaluation of the vibration velocity and displacement mea-surement.

    Select the vibration icon and click on Setup.

    Setup menu

    Move the joystick to the right and click on Opt.(optional setups):

    Click to activate the optional setup for Evaluation.

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    Limits forvibration velocity(ISO 10816-3; Group 3, rigidfoundation)

    * For details, see Appendix,page 69

    Press the function key and click on OK.

    Click on ISO 10816-3 to select the machine group andthe type of foundation*.

    This sets the limits for Prewarning, Warning and Alarm.

    To view the limit, click on Evaluation in the Setup menu(see page 17):

    The limits for vibration displacement measurement are setup in the same way.

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    Limits

    Setup for user-defined limits

    User-defined limitsThe new setup and changing of user-defined limits is shownusing the example of a temperature measurement:

    Mark the temperature symbol and click on Setup in themenu.

    If no evaluation setup is yet active:Activate the evaluation setup (previous section) andselect a setup in the following screen (e.g. Temp1):

    Click on the evaluation setup in the setup menu.

    Click on Evaluation Name and change the name in thetext editor if necessary.

    Note

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    Set up the number of limits:

    Click on the limit to change it or to adjust it again:

    If necessary, change the name, and enter the new limit.

    To deactivate a limit (Upper / Lower), press thefunction key and click on Opt. (options) in the menu.Set the parameter to inactive and click on OK in themenu.

    Press the function key and click on OK.

    If necessary, repeat the procedure for Warning andPrewarning.

    To accept the settings, press the function key in theSetup for user-defined limits (see page 56), and click onSave.

    1 = Alarm2 = Alarm & warning3 = Alarm & warning &

    Pre-warning

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    Transducer

    Before the measurement, you must check the transducerselected in the transducer setup and, if necessary, changeit.

    VIBSCANNER automatically recognizes the transducerconnected to the blue analog socket. If another trans-ducer type is selected in the transducer setup, themeasurement is not performed. Also in the case ofshort-circuit or open line, VIBSCANNER does not startthe measurement.

    VIBSCANNER only displays those transducers for selec-tion that have parameters that conform with thesettings in the measurement setup.

    Check that the transducer (or a compatible type) isentered and selected in the instrument setup as anavailable transducer (page 20).

    Connecting anexternal transducer

    Note

    Transducers

    External vibration transducers... are required for vibration measurements on

    low-speed machines (< 10 Hz / < 600 min.-1) measurement locations that are difficult to access permanently-installed measurement locations VIBCODE measurement locations ...

    Connect the transducer cable to the socket marked in blue.For correct orientation, line up the red point on the plugwith the point on the socket:

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    Note

    Setting up the transducer Mark the vibration measurement task in the selection

    screen without clicking on it.

    Press the function key and click on Setup.

    Click on Transducer to open the transducer setup:

    Click on the first line (->) to display the list of availabletransducers*:

    Click on the required transducer. The program returns tothe transducer setup.

    Press the function key and click on Save to save thechange. The program returns to the Setup menu.

    Press the Escape key twice to return to the mainwindow.

    To start the measurement, click on the measurementicon.

    If the transducer you are using is not installed in theVIBSCANNER, you must install it. Details of how to dothis are given on page 62.

    Transducer setup

    Transducer signal type:Activate/ deactivate the displayin the instrument setup (page19)

    *Preselection of the transducerstakes place in the instrumentsetup (page 20)

    Transducer selection list

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    Transducer

    External temperature probes... are required for temperature measurements at

    measurement locations with temperatures over +100 C measurement locations that are difficult to access permanently-installed measurement locations (mostly

    Pt100)

    To connect an external probe (NiCrNi-compatible), youmust first remove the internal probe:

    Swing out the internal probe.

    Press the ejector (1), and pull the probe out of theinstrument (2).

    Connect the external probe to the QLA socket that isnow free.

    The transducer type is not automatically recognizedwhen the probe is connected to the QLA socket.

    Before the measurement, you must change the transducerselected in the transducer setup (see the External vibrationtransducer section on page 58).

    An external Pt100 probe is connected to the analog socketmarked in blue using the cable supplied (VIB 5.439). Inorder to compensate for the line resistance, an appropriateoffset value must be entered in the transducer setup.

    Note

    NiCrNi

    Pt 100

    2

    1

    Connection for Pt100temperature probe Connection for NiCrNi

    temperature probe

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    External RPM transducers... are required for

    - externally triggered vibration measurements- measurement locations that are difficult to access- 1-/ 2-plane balancing- Orbit and Phase measurement

    Connect the external RPM transducer (VIB 6.630) to theyellow channel with the supplied cable (VIB 5.432-2,9).

    The transducer type is not automatically recognizedwhen the transducer is connected to yellow channel.Therefore, before the measurement, check the trans-ducer in the transducer setup and, if necessary, changethe setting (see the External vibration transducersection on page 50).

    RR

    Connection for external RPMtransducer: yellow channel

    Active RPM transducer (VIB 6.630)mounted on the trigger stand* (VIB 4.330)

    Note

    * If the machine shafts are veryshiny (polished), the triggersensor should not be mountedvertically to the surface, but atan angle of less than approx.10-15 to the perpendicular.

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    Creating / deleting transducersIf a transducer does not appear in the selection list (page59), click on the last list entry (X more...) to display allcompatible transducers that were created in the factory orspecific to the user.

    Otherwise, create a new transducer as follows:

    The new transducer must the fulfill the signal specifica-tions for output voltage / current (30V; 20mA).

    Select the measurement task in the main window.

    Open the transducer setup (Setup->Transducer) andclick on the first line (->).

    CAUTION!

    Press the function key and click on New.

    Transducer

    Enter a name for the transducer in the text editor.

    Set up the other parameters.

    To accept the settings, press the function key and clickon Save.

    To delete a user-defined transducer, proceed in the sameway but select the Delete option (Del) instead of New.

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    Appendix

    Text editor

    Text line

    Character field Menu

    To use a default name: Move the cursor to the menu and click on OK.

    To enter a new name: Delete the default name as follows:- Place the cursor in the text line and select this with a

    click (reverse video)- Press the function key Move the cursor into the character field and click on the

    required characters. Finally, click on OK.

    To delete characters in the text line: Place the cursor on the right of the character to be

    deleted and press the function key.

    Capital letters: Double-click on the letters

    File and directory names are automatically saved insmall letters .

    To cancel the input and close the text editor, use the Escapekey.

    Note

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    Options in the File ManagerThe saved (multimode) measurement results are held inthe file manager. Depending on which measurement tasksymbol is marked in the selection screen, only the files ofthe relevant type of measurement are displayed. If thescreen symbol itself is marked (e.g. 1), all files aredisplayed.

    Click on File in the main window:

    1. To display a file:

    Click on the required file in the list, or on Load in themenu to open the marked file.

    2. To create a directory:

    Click on the higher directory to open it. Click on MkDir (Make directory) and enter the directo-

    ry name in the text editor.

    3. To rename a file / directory

    Select the file / directory and press the function key. Click on Edit and enter the new name in the text editor.

    4. To delete a file / directory

    Select the file / directory, press the function key andclick on Del (Delete).

    A directory can only be deleted if it no longer containsany files.

    File Manager

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    5. To copy/move a file:

    Mark the file and click on Copy in the menu. Click on the required directory to open it.

    Click on Ins (Insert) in the menu to insert the copy ofthe file in the directory.

    To move the file, delete the original file after insertingthe copy.

    File manager setupThe information (except for the filenames) to be displayedis determined in the file manager setup:

    Open the Device setup.

    Click on the Display parameter, and click on Filemanager setup in the list below:

    Menu always visible: yes/ noShow in list: file size / save dateShow in status (line): file size & date / timeShow (file) path: yes / noShow free memory: yes / no

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    Tips & Tricks

    a. Online helpVIBSCANNER has a context-sensitive help function whichyou can use to call up information on the current screen ormarked symbol:

    Mark the symbol and click on Help.

    b. TooltipsIn addition to the online help, a brief text can be displayedfor each symbol marked on the screen. The Tooltipsfunction can be switched on/off in the VIBSCANNER setup(Option Display).

    c. If you want to carry out a measurement with the settingsof a file that is already saved, open this file, start themeasurement, and save the result under a new name.

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    d. To display the current firmware version: Switch the instrument off. Push the joystick up towards the display and keep it

    pressed. The VIBSCANNER info window appears:

    SERNO: Serial number of the instrumentMAIN: Firmware version (build number*)BOOT: Boot program version (build number*)

    e. To carry out permanent measurementsIf you hold down the joystick after starting the measure-ment, VIBSCANNER measures permanently without car-rying out any averaging. Only when you leave go of thejoystick does the actual measurement begin with theselected averaging number.Application example: Initially, heavily fluctuating valuesare measured on a machine that stabilize after a certainamount of time. This measurement function lets youtrace the incoming values on the screen and to startrecording the data only when the values have stabilized.

    f. Signal check (2-channel measurement)To check the signal before a measurement with theautomatic switchbox (VIB 5.446) on each channel (A/B), proceed as follows:

    Activate the Display channel A/B display option inthe device setup (see page 19).

    Click on AB in the Setup menu, and select thechannel. Start the measurement.

    * = Subversion

    SERNO: 00105 04.02.2002 13:04:35MAIN: 150 (0220) BOOT: 106 (0028)

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    Data exchange with the PCThe routes and the current firmware version (update) areloaded from the PC into the VIBSCANNER.

    The VIBSCANNER transmits processed routes and files withmultimeter measurement data to the PC.

    The definition of the measurement tasks and theevaluation of the measurement data collected is per-formed using the OMNITREND PC software (VIB8.955).

    To transmit measurement data Switch the instrument on.

    Connect the PC cable provided (VIB 5.430-2) to theinstrument and to the serial PC interface.

    Start the data transfer in OMNITREND (see OMNI-TREND Online Help for details).

    To update the VIBSCANNER firmware

    Do not update the firmware if the battery is empty!(Red LED flashes after the instrument is switched on)

    Switch the instrument off.

    Connect the battery charger so that the VIBSCANNER issupplied with power during the update.

    Start the VIBSCANNER UpdateTool program.(Standard program path: C:/Programs/VibScanner/VSCUpdateTool/VSCUpdateTool.exe)

    Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

    Note

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    Technical data

    Hardware

    Measurement channelsAnalog: Vibration signals (LineDrive, ICP)

    Temperature (Pt 100, NiCrNi)Transducer and instrument outputsAC ( 30V; 0-20mA)DC ( 30V; 0-20mA)

    Digital: Trigger (5V TTL)

    OutputsRS 232 (PC conn., up to 115 kbaud), Head-phone, Analog signal (4Vpp; Rout= 200 Ohm)

    Operating elements1 joystick (Cursor & ENTER function)2 keys (Menu and Escape)

    LED indicatorsFour LEDs for device status / signal evaluation

    DisplayGraphical pixel display (backgr. illumination)Dimensions 54 x 27mm/ 2.1 x 1.1inch

    64 x 128 pixelsContrast AdjustableIllumination Adjustable

    Power supplyNiMH rechargeable pack (7.2V / 1.5 Ah)

    Charg. dur. < 6 hours (intr. safe: 10 hours in intermit. use

    > 6 hours in continuous usewith illumination

    Charg. display 2 LEDs (green, red)Charg. temp. 10 ... 40C / 50 ... 104FSleep mode Adjustable

    Internal sensorsVibration/ shock pulse (bearing condition)RPM (IR sensor with light point for adjustment)Temperature (NiCrNi)

    Signal processingRMS, 0-P, P-P, max/carpet, envelope curve,rectifyingFilter: Highpass (2 /10 Hz; 1 / 5 kHz)

    Lowpass (1 / 5 / 40 kHz)Integrat.: Two selectable stagesSampling frequencies: Up to 64kHz (dependingon measuring range)

    Memory4 MB

    HousingABS strengthened with steel fiber

    Environmental protectionIP 65

    Relative humidity10 ... 90%

    Temperature rangeOperation 0... +60C / 32...140FStorage -20... +65C / -4...160F

    Dimensions (HxWxD)250 x 100 x 55 mm / 9.8 x 3.9 x 2.2 inch

    Weightapprox. 690 g / 24 oz.

    Transport casePolypropylene, blackDimensions 390 x 340 x 90 mm(HxWxD) 15.3 x 13.4 x 3.5 inch

    Measurement range / AccuracyRPM 60 ... 60000 min-1 / 0.1Temperature Pt 100 -50..+600C / 1+ sensor%

    (-58 ...+1112F) NiCrNi -50...+100C / 0.5 + 3% (internal) (-58...+212F) (external) -50...+100C / 0.5+ sensor%

    (-58...+212F) (external) +100..+1000C / 1+ sensor%

    (212...1832F)Extra-low -9...+9V / 2% (Ri=30kOhm,voltage with cable VIB 5.440)(AC/DC) -30...+30V / 2% (Ri=100kOhm,

    with cable VIB 5.433)Extra-low -20...+20mA / 2%;current 4...20mA / 2% (Rshunt =200 Ohm(AC/DC) with cable VIB 5.434)

    For internal sensors, external sensors (1A/ms-CLD*; 100mV/g ICP) and external measure-ment devices (1mV/ms-), the following applies:

    Displacement < 9000 m (p-p) / 1%Velocity < 9000 mm/s (p-p) / 1%Acceleration < 6000 m/s (p-p) / 1%Shock pulses < 81 dBsv / 3dB

    Fulfilled standardsFrequency response according to ISO 2954 -other parameters and measured variablesaccording to DIN 45662 class 1

    Noise, internal sensor (from 10 Hz)Velocity 0.1 mm/s eff.Displacement 2m eff. (instr.+sensor)Shock pulse < 0dBsv , peak

    Compatibility (external transducer)Vibration

    CurrentLineDrive (CLD*) transducerVIBCODE for measurement studswith location recognition;TIPTECTOR hand-held probe forvibration & shock pulse;

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    Compatibility (external transducer)Quick fit transducer for SPMmeasurement studs;Industrial transducer with magnetic,threaded, adhesive mounting, withadapter and hand-held probe ICP transducer Velocity detection (mV/mms-1) Displacement detection (mV/m)**

    RPM Optical sensor (passive/ active) 5V TTL (opt. or induct. transducer)

    Temp. NiCrNi (magnetic/ probe) IR probe Pt100

    CE conformity (for cable length < 3m)Interference EN 50081-1emission (Residential area)

    Interference EN 50082-1sensibility (industrial area)

    < 4% of meas. value or< twice noise value

    VIBSCANNER, intrinsic. safeIntrinsic safety

    EEx em ib IIC T4: TV 01 ATEX 1699

    Temperature rangeOperation 0... +45C / 32...113FStorage -20... +45C / -4...113F

    Electrical data Digital output circuit

    in type of protection intr. safety EEx ib IIConly suitable for the connection to devicesintended for thisU0 10,1 VI0 55 mACi 330 nFC0 370 nFL0 0.5 mH

    Analog output circuitin type of protection intr. safety EEx ib IIConly suitable for the connection to devicesintended for thisU0 12 VI0 36 mAP0 200 mWCi 31 nFC0 1410 nFL0 31 mH

    Temperature sensor circuitin type of protection intr. safety EEx ib IIConly suitable for the connection to NiCr-Ni-thermocouple

    *CLD: Current line drive (amplifier with current output)** no power supply

    Firmware

    Measurement functionsVelocity / displacement / acceleration in ma-chine-specific measurement tasks;Shock pulse (bearing condition);Temperature;RPM

    Process parametersManual input;User-defined DC: 30V; -20...+20mAtasks AC: 30V; -20...+20mA

    (Extra-low voltage/ current)

    Data processingEvaluation functions for characteristic overallvalue;Bearing diagnosis using shock pulse;Machine-condition evaluation according to ISOstandards (vibration according to the newISO 10816-3);Data collection functions for characteristicoverall value and for machine inspection;

    Measurement parametersAveraging: linear, peak hold, exponential,

    time-synchronous;Adjustable averaging no. & time

    Meas. time: adjustableAmpl. range Adjustable, fixed or autorange

    Measurement setupsPredefined, knowledge based measurementsetups for machines, bearing and gear diagno-sis;Freely selectable multimeter measurementfunctions;

    User interfaceGraphic-oriented and cursor controlled:

    Icons for measurement tasks;Machine pictures for measurementlocation scanning;Graphic route guide;

    Integrated help function

    UnitsISO and US units, switchable

    CommentsUser-defined events with comments

    LanguageEnglish, German, French, Italian

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    Troubleshooting

    Symptom:After the power has been switched on, the blue LED flashesslowly.

    Meaning:The device is in boot mode. This can have two reasons:1. Boot mode was manually entered by the user2. The application firmware is missing or corrupted.

    What to do:If the battery charger is connected to the device, disconnectit.Reset the device.If the device still goes into boot mode, update the firmwareusing the VIBSCANNER update tool.

    Symptom:When switching on the device, the red LED flashes quicklyfor approx. 1 second.

    Meaning:The rechargeable battery is empty.

    What to do:Charge the battery.FOR SERVICE ONLY: the battery check during power oncan be bypassed by pressing the left button (ESC key)during power on.

    Symptom:When switching on the device the backlight of the displayslights up but nothing appears on the display.

    Meaning:The software is not running properly.

    What to do:Reset the device.If this doesnt work, update the firmware using the VIB-SCANNER update tool.

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    Symptom:Battery does not charge (red LED on the battery does notlight up) when the charger is connected and VIBSCANNERis switched off.

    Meaning:VIBSCANNER erroneously sends a starting signal to thebattery.

    What to do:Remove the battery from VIBSCANNER and charge itseparately.

    Symptom:Charging process in the case of a deeply discharged batteryterminates prematurely (5min 1h), green LED lights upon the battery.

    Meaning:Deeply discharged battery.

    What to do:Switch on VIBSCANNER without the charger connectedand leave it switched on until the battery is empty againand the instrument switches off by itself. Then repeat thecharging process. If necessary, charge the battery separate-ly.

    Symptom:Charging process does not start, red LED on the storagebattery flashes continuously (>20min).

    Meaning:Error condition identified during the charging process, orbattery defective.

    What to do:Ambient temperature 1040C? Discharge the batteryagain. Charge the battery separately. If charging is still notpossible, return the battery for repair.

    Symptom:Battery level inaccurate appears when switching off orthe display of the level of charge is obviously wrong.

    Meaning:Charge electronics must be newly programmed.

    What to do: see page 11

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    Troubleshooting

    Symptom: The following message appears on the display:

    ** Filesystem Error **Media status == ....Volume == .....Serial # == ....Volume is .........

    ** Select Action **Format Abort

    Meaning:A serious error occurred while accessing the internalVIBSCANNER hard disc.

    What to do:Try to abort the current action by pressing the right button(function key).If this doesnt help, try to reset the device.If this doesnt help, try to format the VIBSCANNER harddisc by pressing the left button (ESC key). Formatting thehard disc may take a few minutes.If the format is successful, all files on the VIBSCANNER aredeleted. In order to restore these files, use the VIBSCAN-NER UpdateTool and download the files by choosing theFiletransfer button in step 4. Make sure that you downloadthe files from the same firmware version as that already onthe VIBSCANNER.If the format is not successful, return the device for repair.

    Symptom: The following message appears on the display:

    ** Filesystem Error ** Media status == .... Volume == ..... Serial # == .... Volume is .........** Select Action ** Retry Clear Abort

    Meaning:A serious error occurred while accessing the internalVIBSCANNER hard disc

    What to do:Retry the current action by pressing the left button (ESCkey).

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    If this doesnt help, clear the current action by pressing thejoystick.If this doesnt help, try to reset the device.If the problem persists, return the device for repair.

    Symptom: The following message appears on the display:

    ** Filesystem Error ** Media status == .... Volume == ..... Serial # == .... Volume is .........** Select Action ** Retry Abort

    Meaning:A serious error occurred while accessing the internalVIBSCANNER hard disc.

    What to do:Retry the current action by pressing the left button (ESCkey). If this doesnt help, try to abort by pressing the rightbutton (function key). If this doesnt help, clear the currentaction by pressing the joystick. If this doesnt help, try toreset the device.

    If the problem persists, return the device for repair.

    How to set the device into boot mode Connect the battery charger to the device and to the

    mains. Press all three buttons (the left key, the right key and the

    joystick) for at least 5 seconds. Release the joystick, but keep the left and right button

    pressed. After 1 second, release the left and right button. The

    blue LED should now flash slowly.

    To leave the boot mode, reset the device.

    How to reset the device Press both the keys and the joystick at the same time for

    approx. 5 seconds. Release the keys and the joystick to switch the instru-

    ment on again.

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    Description Interfaces and functional elements Transducer module

    Power supply

    Operation Operating elements Program structure Getting started Setup menu Changing parameters Instrument setting (setup)

    Multimeter measurement Vibration measurement using an int. transducer Results display for 3 characteristic overall values Saving the result Temperature measurement RPM measurement Shock pulse measurement (bearing condition) Manual input of the measured value User-defined measurement tasks Adapted measurement tasks Trend Zooming the trend curve Trend information

    Route / Pool measurement Options in the Route mode Icons in the measurement task screen Adaptive measurement task Visual inspection Route / Pool measurement with VIBCODE Graphical route ('Machine scan') RPM-dependent parameters

    Signal output Headphones

    Limits Display when a limit is exceeded Limits according to ISO User-defined limits

    Transducers External vibration transducers Setting up the transducer External temperature probes External RPM transducers Creating / deleting transducers

    Appendix Text editor Options in the File Manager Tips & Tricks Data exchange with the PC ISO 10816-3

    Technical data Troubleshooting