The complete four-channel

vibration analysis package

Key features

The vb8® analyzer is a uniquely Ascent® Level 2 software:

sophisticated and feature-packed • Fully automated measurement parameter
instrument that remains intuitive in and alarm setups based on The Proven Method
operation and flexible enough to suit from Technical Associates
every level of vibration analysis, from • ISO 2372 and 10816 standards
novice through to expert.
Enhanced instrument functionality:
The Ascent® software included contains • 4 channel simultaneous recordings
the collective experience of over 25 years • Triax-enabled
of expert in-depth machine fault analysis. • 12 800 lines FFT resolution
• Support for 80 kHz Fmax
1. Users with no prior experience • 1GB memory – Virtually unlimited spectra storage
or without a previously recorded • Modal Impact Testing & Cross Channel
vibration history can now establish a Spectrum (ODS)
measurement program utilizing proven • Ability to export data in Universal File Format
baseline values from ISO standards (UFF) for additional analysis in ODS software such
and The Proven Method from Technical as Vibrant Technology ME'scope
Associates. • Large, high resolution (HVGA) backlit LCD
2. Experienced users can now generate • Support for acceleration, velocity, displacement,
meaningful spectral alarm bands DC-coupled, current and voltage output sensors
automatically rather than just relying • Simultaneous acquisition – 2 plane balancing
on basic overall alarms or spectral with up to 4 sensors
band guesswork. • Unique Commtest 6Pack™ recording system
3. Veteran analysts can now objectively • Numeric parameter input via keypad with
evaluate and compare their findings Ascent® trend and alarm capability
against a time-tested and proven • Cable Test mode
historical foundation. • Upgradable Proflash system and free
firmware updates for 5 years

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SPECIFICATIONS vb8® DATA ANALYZER REMARKS SPECIFICATIONS vb8® DATA ANALYZER REMARKS

Sensors Spectrum Display Continued

Sensor input 4 channels Simultaneous sampling Demodulation bandwidths 23 bandwidth options From 125 Hz to 1250 Hz up to
16 kHz to 20 kHz
Sensors Accelerometer, Velocity,
Displacement, Current, Voltage Order tracking Up to 6 kHz Fmax, Tachometer required, mounted
Output, 4-20 mA Orders-based on high-speed shaft
AC coupled range 16 V peak-peak Allows for ± 8 V sensor output
swing (± 80 g) Order tracking - Distortion Less than -65 dB Within 50% to 200% speed
variation during recording
DC coupled ranges 0 V to 20 V, -10 V to 10 V, -20 E.g. for reading prox-probe gap
V to 0 V Waveform Display
Connectors 1 x BNC (CH1) Safety feature: Break-free Number of samples 1024, 2048, 4096, 8192,
1 x LEMO (CH2/CH3/CH4) inline connector 16 384, 32 768
Analog to digital conversion 24-bit ADC Time scale 10 ms to 512 seconds Or orders based from
Sensor excitation current 0 mA or 2.2 mA (configurable), 2.2 mA required for ICP®-type 1 to 999 revs
24 V maximum accelerometer Time synchronous averages 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Only available when
Sensor detection Warns if short circuit or not tachometer triggered
connected Long time waveform Fmax 25 Hz to 40 kHz Fmax 20 kHz dual channel
Tachometer Long time waveform duration 14.7 million samples (total over E.g. for Fmax 1 kHz, Fsample =
Sensor Laser sensor with reflective Sensor triggers on beam channels) 2.56 kHz and Duration= 1.6 hrs
tape included in kit reflection Logging & Analysis
Laser sensor range 10 cm to 2 m nominal Dependent on size of reflective Output formats Instrument screen, transfer to
tape Ascent®, XML, UFF
Other sensor types supported Contact, TTL pulse, Instrument has optically Data storage Dual 1 GB non-volatile flash Database mirror copy on
Keyphasor® isolated input memories second flash memory
Power supply to sensor 5 V, 50 mA Data storage structure Folders / machines / points / No limits are applied,
TTL pulse rating 3.5 V (4 mA) min, 28 V (5 mA) locations /routes 50 character names
max, off-state 0.8 V Max folder size 10 000 measurement locations
Keyphasor® threshold 13 V ± 1 V Modal analysis Up to 3 response channels, Coherence & FRF
Speed range 10 to 300 000 RPM (0.2 to 5 10 kHz (Accelerance/Mobility/
kHz) Compliance)

Output to drive strobe Up to 140 Hz (8400 CPM) Typical. Depends on strobe Cross channel spectrum 1 Reference and up to 3 other Coherence & FRF for importing
type. Special cable required. sensors into ODS software

Parameter Indication Balancing

Maximum levels > 1000 g (10 000 m/s2) Effective limit is sensor Planes Up to 2 planes, 4 sensors
> 1000 in/sec (25 000 mm/s) sensitivity and output voltage Speed range 30 to 60 000 RPM
> 100 in (2500 mm),
> 10 000 Amps Measurement type Acceleration, velocity,
displacement
Dynamic signal range > 95 dB (typical at 400 line
resolution) Weight modes Angle 0° to 360°, fixed position, E.g. weights on fan blades,
circumference arc linear distance around
Harmonic distortion Less than -70 dB typical Other distortions and noise circumference
are lower
Remove trial weights Yes/No Automatic recalculation
Units g or m/s2; in/s or mm/s; mil 0-peak, peak-peak or RMS
or mm or µm; adB, vdB, amps; Auto-scale by 1000x when Manual data entry Yes Allows re-entry of previous
user-defined required balance jobs
US & SI options for both adB
Storage Against machines in data No limits are applied
& vdB
structure
Magnitude & cursors Overall RMS value, dual Digital readouts on chart
Display & Communication
cursors, harmonics
Display Graphic Grayscale LCD
Base accuracy ± 1% (approx. 0.1 dB) For DC level: % of full scale.
For AC signal: % of reading Resolution & size 480 x 320 pixels (HVGA), 5.7”
High frequency attenuation ≤ 0.1 dB 100 Hz to 10 kHz, Attenuation tolerances are in Backlight White LED, 4V, 100 Cd/m2
≤ 3 dB >10 kHz to 40 kHz addition to base accuracy
Communication with PC USB and Ethernet Use PROFLASH to upgrade
AC coupling attenuation ≤ 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz, instrument firmware
≤ 3 dB 1 Hz to <10Hz
USB host 2.0 to external USB memory Save folders to USB flash drive
Integration attenuation (single) (Standard) < 1.5 dB 1 to 10 Hz, device
≤ 0.1 dB 10 to 100 Hz
(Fmax < 100Hz & DC Coupled) UFF export UFF data sets 55 & 58 Universal File Format for
< 1.5 dB 0.2 to 1 Hz, ≤ 0.1 dB 1 Modal and FRF data
to 100 Hz
Battery & Charger
Spectrum Display
Battery type Custom Lithium Ion pack,
Fmax ranges 25, 50, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300, Or equivalent CPM values 7.4 V, 4500 mAh
400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, Or orders-based from 1X to Operating time 10 hours Backlight on (60 second
1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 999X time-out)
5000, 6000, 8000, 10 000,
15 000, 20 000, 30 000, 40 000, Charger type Internal charging, External Power pack 12 V DC, 3
60 000, 80 000 Hz automatic control A output, included in kit
Fmin possible range 0 to Fmax Instrument zeroes all spectral Charge rate 3 A nominal 3 hours for complete charge
lines below Fmin
Mechanical
Resolution 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 3200 lines max. for dual
12 800 lines channel measurements Size 9.9” W x 5.8” L x 2.4” H
(252 x 148x 60) mm
Frequency scale Hz, CPM, Orders, Order- Linear scale with zooming
tracked Weight 2.7 lb (1.2 kg) Including battery and strap

Amplitude scale Acceleration, velocity, Linear or log scales, auto or Environmental

displacement, current, or user manual scaling Operating temperature 14 °F to 122 °F (-10 to 50) °C
defined
Storage temperature & -4 °F to 140 °F (-20 to 60) °C, If storage exceeds 1 month: up
Window shapes Hanning, rectangular
humidity 95% RH to 95F (35 C), 85% RH
Overlap (0, 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50, 62.5, 75, Dependent on Fmax and EMC EN61326
87.5) % number of lines
Ruggedness 4’ (1.2 m) drop onto concrete, Procedure: 26 drops following
Number of averages 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Increases sampling time
IP65 MIL-STD-810F-516.5-IV
proportionally
Hazardous locations CSA Class I, Division 2 (Groups
Averaging types Linear, exponential,
A, B, C, D)
peak hold, synchronous
Certification

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