vb5 Portable Data Collector
Datasheet
Bently Nevada Machinery Condition Monitoring
Description
The vb5 Portable Data Collector instrument is a portable
single channel 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.
The vb5 Portable Data Collector provides recordings with up
to 6,400 lines of resolution and up to 40 kHz F
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.
The vb5 Portable Data Collector is one of Bently Nevada
hardware monitoring assets that work with System 1
Evolution software.
The vb5 Portable Data Collector offers the following
features:
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l Single channel recordings
l 6,400lines FFTresolution
l Supports 40 kHz F
l 1 GB memory
l ≥ 95 dB dynamic range
l Spectrum and waveform recordings
l Demodulation for early detection of rotating machinery
max
problems such as bearing faults
l Unique 6Pack recording system
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
vb5 Portable Data Collector
Datasheet 111M6572 Rev. F
Specifications
Sensors
Sensor Input One channel
Compatible
Sensor Types
AC Coupled
Range
Connectors
Analog to Digital
Conversion
Sensor Excitation
Current
Sensor Detection
Tachometer Sensor (Optional)
Sensor Type
Laser Sensor
Range
Tachometer Input
Supported Sensor
Types
Power Supply to
Sensor
TTL PulseRating
Speed Range
Accuracy ± 0.1 %
Accelerometer
16 V peak-peak Allows for ± 8 V
sensor output swing (± 80 g)
1 x BNC (CH1)
Safety feature:Break-free inline
connector
24-bit ADC
0 mA or 2.2 mA (configurable),
24 V maximum
2.2 mA required power for
IEPE/ICP type accelerometer
Warns if short circuit or not
connected
Laser sensor with reflective tape
Sensor triggers on beam
reflection
10 cm to 2 m nominal Range
depends on size of reflective tape
Laser Tach, Contact, TTL Pulse
Instrument has optically isolated
input
5 V, 50 mA
3.5 V (4 mA) min 28 V (5 mA)
max Off-state 0.8 V
10 RPM to 300,000 RPM (0.2 Hz to
5 kHz)
Pulse width at least 0.1 ms
Parameter Indication
> 1000 g (10,000 m/s2) > 1000
Maximum Levels
(peak)
Dynamic Signal
Range
Harmonic
Distortion
Units
Magnitude and
Cursors
Base Accuracy
High Frequency
Attenuation
AC Coupling
Attenuation
Attenuation Due
to Integration
in/sec (25,000 mm/s) > 20 in
(500 mm)
Effective limit is sensor sensitivity
and output voltage
> 95 dB
typical at 400 line resolution
Less than -70 dB typical
Other distortions and noise are
lower
g or m/s2 or adB in/s or mm/s or
vdB mil or mm or µm
0-peak, peak-peak or RMS Autoscale by 1000x when required
US and SI options for amps and
volts
Overall RMS value Waveform True
pk-pk Dual cursors Harmonics
Digital readouts on chart
± 1% of readings approximately
0.1 dB
% of reading
≤ 0.1 dB 100 Hz to 10 kHz ≤ 3 dB >10
kHz to 40 kHz
Attenuation tolerances are in
addition to base accuracy.
≤ 0.1 dB 10 Hz to <100 Hz ≤ 3 dB 1 Hz
to <10 Hz
≤ 0.1 dB 1 Hz to <100 Hz ≤ 1.5 dB 0.2
Hz to <1 Hz
Values apply to single
integration. (Acceleration to
velocity)
Double the values for double
integration (Acceleration to
displacement)
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Datasheet 111M6572 Rev. F
Spectrum Display
25, 50, 100, 125, 150, 200, 300, 400,
500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600,
F
Ranges
max
F
Possible
min
Range
Resolution 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 lines
Frequency Scale
Amplitude Scale
Window Shapes Hanning Rectangular
Overlap
Number of
Averages
Averaging Types Linear,exponential, peak hold
Demodulation
Bandwidths
6Pack
2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000,
6000, 8000, 10,000, 15,000,
20,000, 30,000, 40,000 HzOr
equivalent CPM values Or ordersbased from 1X to 999X
0 to F
spectral lines below F
Hz, CPM, Orders Linear scale with
zooming
Acceleration, velocity,
displacement Linear or log
scales, auto or manual scaling
(0, 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50, 62.5, 75,
87.5) %
Depends on F
lines
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Increases
sampling time proportionally
23 bandwidth options From 125
Hz to 1250 Hz Up to 16 kHz to 20
kHz
Up to 40 kHz & 3200 lines (1
channel) Spectrum and
waveform for low-frequency,
high-frequency and
demodulation
Instrument zeroes all
max
and number of
max
min
Waveform Display
Number of
Samples
TimeScale
1024, 2048, 4096, 8192, 16,384
10 ms to 256 seconds or orders
based from 1 to 999 revs
Logging and Analysis
Output Formats
Data Storage
Data Storage
Structure
Instrument screen, transferto
System1 Evolution, XML
Dual 1 GB non-volatile flash
memories Database mirror copy
on second flash memory
Folders/machines/
points/locations/routes
No limits are applied 50
characternames
Max Folder Size 10,000 measurement locations
Display and Communication
Display
Resolution and
Size
Supported
Languages
Communication
with PC
USB Host Port
Graphic Grayscale LCD LED
Backlight
480 x 320 (HVGA), 5.5” (140 mm)
Readable in direct sunlight
English, Chinese, French, German,
Japanese, Portuguese, Russian
and Spanish
USB or Ethernet
Use PROFLASH to upgrade
instrument firmware
USB 2.0, supplying 5V, 250mA
Save folders to USB flash drive
Battery and Charger
Battery Type Custom Lithium Ion pack, 7.4 V, 5 Ah
Operating
Time
Charger Type
Charge Rate
10 hours Backlight on — 60 second
timeout
Internal charging, automatic control
External power pack 12 V DC, 3 A
output
3 A nominal 3 hours for complete
charge
Mechanical
Size
Weight
9.9" W x 5.8" L x 2.4" H (252 x 148 x
60 mm)
2.7 lb (1.2 kg) Including battery
and strap
Environmental Limits
Operating
Temperature
Storage
Temperature and
Humidity
Ruggedness
14 °F to 122 °F (-10 to 50 °C)
-4 °F to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C), 95%
RH
Up to 95 F (35 C), 85% RH if
storage exceeds 1 month
IP65 sealed 4’ (1.2 m) drop onto
concrete Procedure: 26 drops
following MIL-STD-810F-516.5-IV
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Datasheet 111M6572 Rev. F
Hazardous Area Approvals
Compliance and Certifications
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
l This device may not cause harmful
interference.
l This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
EMC
EN 61326-1: 2012
EN 61326-2-3: 2012
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Electrical Safety
For the detailed listing of country and product
specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick
Reference Guide (108M1756) available from
Bently.com.
CSA/NRTL/C (Approval
Option 01)
Class I, Division 2, Groups
A, B, C, D
EN 62133: 2002
LV Directive 2014/35/EU
RoHS
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
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Datasheet 111M6572 Rev. F
Ordering Information
For the detailed listing of country and product
specific approvals, refer to the Approvals Quick
Reference Guide (108M1756) available from
Bently.com.
VB5-AA
A: Agency Approval
01 CSA
Basic Kit
We offer the vb5 Portable Data Collector
instrument in a basic kit with the option to
purchase the System 1 Evolution software and
license separately.
* Kit items with multiple part numbers
listed have limited regional availability
due to certification requirements.
Part
Number
vb5 Portable Data Collector
single-channel portable data
collector
ACCL0547
or 200350*Straight accelerometer 1
138M7748
MAGF0104
CABB0560 BNC to BNC cable,1 m 1
CABU0213 USB data transfer cable 1
110M8172-
012
PLUS0230
PLSA0241
PLAU0228
PLHK0245
PLEU0229
Transducer cable, 4 ft.
straight
Accelerometer magnetic
base
LEMO-BNC TTL
Tach/Keyphasor cable
Category A power plug, USA /
Canada
Category D power plug, South
Africa / India
Category M power plug,
Australia / New Zealand /
China
Category G power plug, Hong
Kong / UK
Category C Power plug,
Europe
Description Quantity
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Part
Number
CBVB0552 vbx instrument carry bag 1
NKST0553
108M4044 AC power adapter 1
DCCA0041 DC car adapter 1
108M3536
MVBX0250 Instrument Reference guide 1
vbx neck strap with Sensor
Keeper
SCOUT100 Series and vbSeries
Quick Start Guide
Description Quantity
Additional Accessories
Software
Part Number Description
3071/01 System1 Evolution
Hardware
Part
Number
100M5828 The vbSeries hard case
DTC70262 The vbSeries dust cover
BATT0575
108M4069
CBL50216
113M552901
Replacement battery pack, Li-Ion 7.4 V
5 Ah
Laser Tach powered by vb5 Portable
Data Collector
Five-meter laserTach cable for
108M4069
Reflective tape One roll, 60 cm (23.7 in)
Description
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Datasheet 111M6572 Rev. F
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