Category: Bently

Description

The vb7 Portable Data Collector, Analyzer and Balancer instrument

is a dual channel vibration data collector, analyzer and balancer.

You can use this device for on-route and off-route data collection,

machine-side analysis and diagnosis as well as on-site dynamic

balance correction.

Thevb7 Portable Data Collector, Analyzer and Balanceris certified

for Class 1 Division 2 hazardous areas. It is ergonomically designed

and lightweight for all day comfort.

Thevb7provides recordings with up to 6.400 lines of resolution and

up to 40 kHz Fmax.Our patented adaptive settling algorithm and

6Pack recording system offer quick, one-step data recording.

Thevb7 Portable Data Collector, Analyzer and Balancerhas

plenty of storage and long battery life, and is backed by a five

year warranty.

Thevb7 Portable Data Collector, Analyzer and Balanceris one

of Bently Nevada hardware monitoring assets that work with

System 1 software.

The vb6 Portable Vibration Data Collectoroffers the

following features:

l Four channel simultaneous recordings

l 12.800 lines FFT resolution

l Supports triaxial sensors

l Supports 40 kHz Fmax

l 1 GB memory

l ≥ 95 dB dynamic range

l Supports voltage-output sensors

l Spectrum and waveform recordings

l Demodulation for early detection of rotating machinery problems

such as bearing faults

l Unique 6Pack recording system

l User-defined recordings for temperature,pressure, mass flow,

force and power

l Cable test mode

l Option to add flex features such as balancing and Remote Comms

l Upgradable Proflash system and free firmware updates for 5 years

l Five-year warranty on the instrument hardware

Description

The vb6 Portable Vibration Data Collectorinstrument is a

portable four channel, high resolution vibration data

collector. It is ergonomically designed and lightweight for all

day comfort. You can use this device for on-route as well as

off-route data collection.

Thevb6 Portable Vibration Data Collectorsamples all four

channels simultaneously to provide recordings with up to

12.800 lines of resolution and up to 40 kHz Fmax. Our patented

adaptive settling algorithm and 6Pack recording system offer

quick, one-step data recording.

The data collector has plenty of storage and long battery life,

and is backed by a five year warranty.

Thevb6 Portable Vibration Data Collectoris one of Bently

Nevada hardware monitoring assets that work with System 1

software.

The vb5 Portable Data Collectoroffers the following features:

l Single channel recordings

l 6.400lines FFT resolution

l Supports40kHzFmax

l 1GBmemory

l ≥95dBdynamicrange

l Spectrumandwaveformrecordings

l Demodulationfor early detection of rotating machinery

problems suchasbearingfaults

l Unique6Packrecordingsystem

l Cabletestmode

l Optiontoaddflexfeatures such as balancing and

RemoteComms

l UpgradableProflash system andfree firmware updates

for 5 years

l Five-year warranty on the instrument hardware

Description

Thevb5 Portable Data Collectorinstrument is a portable single

channel vibration data collector. It is ergonomically designed

andlightweight for all day comfort. You can use this device

for on-route as well as off-route data collection.

Thevb5 Portable Data Collectorprovides recordings with up to

6.400 lines of resolution and up to 40 kHz Fmax. Our patented

adaptive settling algorithm and 6Pack recording system offer

quick, one-step data recording.

The datacollector has plenty of storage and long battery life,

andis backedbyafiveyearwarranty.

Thevb5 Portable Data Collectoris one of Bently Nevada

hardware monitoring assets that work with System 1 software.

Ascent Level 2 software:

• vbX and SCOUT100 series instruments are still fully

compatible with this trusted legacy analysis software

Enhanced instrument functionality

• Great ergonomics for walk-around data collection

• True left- and right-handed operation

• 5.5” HVGA backlit LCD, crystal clear in all conditions

• Up to 4 simultaneous channel recordings

• 10 hour battery life

• Lightweight, rugged IP65 rated case

• DC coupled sensor support

• Wide measurement range: 1000 g, 25.000 mm/s, 2500 mm

• 2-plane balancing

• ≥ 95 dB dynamic range

• Up to 12.800 lines FFT resolution

• Up to 80 kHz Fmax

• 1 GB memory—virtually unlimited spectra and waveform storage

• USB host port for data transfer to external USB memory

• Optional balancing kit includes Laser Tach, mag mount,

extension cables, etc.

• Keyphasor™ tach mode

• 5-year warranty on the instrument hardware

• vb models are CSA Div 2 certified, SCOUT models are ATEX

Zone 2 certified

For full specifications, see these datasheets:

• vb5   111M6572

• vb6  111M7155

• vb7   116M5255

• vb8   116M5343

• vb Balancers 132M3167-1

• SCOUT100Ex 323223

• SCOUT140Ex 323330

The vb and SCOUT series are compatible with powerful software

solutions—System 1™ Evolution and Ascent™.

System 1 Evolution:

• Multiple communication methods between the data

collector and software: USB cable, Ethernet cable, File mode

(e.g. via email), Remote Comms (e.g. over WAN).

• Run up to three different CM databases simultaneously on

a server from remote clients

• Route enabled—build routes for efficient data collection

and send to the instrument

• Bearing Database with over 30.000 bearings

• Obit and waterfall plots

• Comprehensive Diagnostic Reports to explain your analysis

and recommendations, or use Plot Records to track internally

• Statistical alarm creation and adjustment

• User Machine Templates to streamline the creation and

updating of multiple similar machines. Includes points,

bearings, measurements, alarm bands, setpoints etc.

• Quick Config to help with those difficult decisions when

setting up a new database – what measurements to take,

what alarm bands to check, what initial setpoints to apply

Based on a design with a proven track record of quality and

innovation, the vb and SCOUT series data collectors, analyzers

and balancers have been engineered from the ground up to offer

leading-edge reliability, accuracy and usability.

The vb and SCOUT platforms bring industry-leading Bently

Nevada condition monitoring expertise to the world of portable

data collection and analysis, giving you access to a dependable,

efficient, and cost-effective condition monitoring solution that is

deployable across your entire plant.

Easy and efficient up to four-channel capability

The SCOUT100-EX and SCOUT140-EX analyzers offer the power

and convenience of dual- or four-channel measurement

and dual-plane balancing. The balancing function enables

quick diagnosis and correction of dynamic unbalance,

the most common form of unbalance. vb and SCOUT’s

combination of accuracy, intuitive operation, ease of use

and outstanding storage capacity enables our analyzers to

deliver a premium return on investment.

Key features

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

• ≥ 5 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

• Upgradable Proflash system and free firmware updates for 5 years

• 5 year warranty on the instrument hardware

The SCOUT100-Ex and Commtest vb7 Vibration Analyzers are suitable

for every level of vibration analyst – From novice to expert. These

instruments offer the power and convenience of dual-channel

measurement and dualplane balancing. Their balancing functions

enable quick diagnosis and correction of dynamic unbalance.

The SCOUT100-Ex and vb7 instruments combine accuracy,

intuitive operation, ease of use, and outstanding storage

capacity to ensure a premium return on investment.

The SCOUT100-Ex is certified for an ATEX Zone 2 hazardous

rating, whereas the vb7 is rated for CSA Class 1. Division 2.

When you purchase a SCOUT100-Ex or Commtest vb7 Vibration

Analyzers, the powerful, award-winning Ascent software is included.

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 wide array of measurement options.